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Xu Luping at TEDxFactory798

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Channel: TEDx Talks · 2012 · Science & Technology

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Luping Xu is dedicated in the exploration of creative solutions in science and education. He is a nano-biologist at the Center for Research and Interdisciplinarity (CRI) at Paris, and also the cofounder of Wiser-U, an international organization for the reform of learning and research methodologies. Recently Luping is working with CNMM at Tsinghua University on the launching of the first Open Science Lab in China as an open space for creative people from diverse background to meet, share and co-develop their ideas and dreams.

Theme: Authenticity 返璞归真

Forms of communication are increasingly moving away from traditional human forms toward entities less attached to human interaction. Technological progress and the emergence of different electronic communication networks have paved the way to new definitions. What is the new definition of communication and is it as authentic as the first? Our theme "Communication: Authenticity" references this and our program invites speakers that divulge their communication through different media and processes to provide answers. Our goal is to connect these people together with a common action that presents a greater meaning.

Session 2: The Engineer 工程师

From PC to iPhone, from Email to Facebook, from QQ to Weibo, we have constructed a new spectrum of communication tools. We use social media to engineer a new form of self. What is this new you?

In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized."Factory 798″, also known as 798 Art Zone in North-East Beijing, is the largest and most influential art district in China that houses a thriving artist community and hosts world-class international and Chinese exhibits. It is where the event host UCCA is located. However, "Factory 798″ stands far more than a place name. "Factory" being the core originator and catalyst of the modern world stands for growth, innovation and change. The three digit number "798″ symbolizes the country's cutting edge art movement led by a new generation of change makers. "Factory 798″ has been embracing the most original ideas in the burgeoning country.

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