Using multi-material 3D printing and advanced modeling techniques, prosthetic sockets can be optimized to minimize pain and improve mobility for amputees by balancing friction.
In relationships, it is crucial to acknowledge and appreciate different perspectives and desires, fostering understanding and empathy rather than imposing our own views.
Deep dives
Friction in Prosthetics: Achieving the Perfect Fit
David Moina Seng-e, a chief innovation officer, tackled the challenge of fitting prosthetic legs perfectly to minimize pain and improve mobility. By using multi-material 3D printing and advanced modeling techniques, Seng-e aimed to create prosthetic sockets that provide comfort and reduce internal stresses and strains. The goal was to optimize the level of friction, ensuring a balance between a secure fit and avoiding discomfort or injury. His work has the potential to revolutionize prosthetics and enhance the everyday lives of amputees.
Managing Conflict in Relationships
Reality TV producer Elon Gale, known for shows like 'The Bachelor' and 'F Boy Island,' delves into the realm of relationships and conflict. He highlights that friction often arises from differing desires and expectations in dating scenarios. While reality TV amplifies these tensions for entertainment purposes, Gale suggests that in real-life relationships, it's important to recognize and accept that individuals have different perspectives and desires. Rather than imposing our own view, he advises accepting and appreciating those differences, fostering understanding and empathy in our interactions.
Original broadcast date: October 7, 2022. We encounter friction every day — in all its forms — as we brush our teeth, go for a jog, argue with a friend. This hour, TED speakers explore how this force can be dialed up or down to improve our lives. Guests include tribologist Jennifer Vail, democracy activist and whistleblower Yaël Eisenstat, Sierra Leone's Minister of Education David Moinina Sengeh and TV producer Elan Gale.
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