青春发声，思想破晓——TEDxTianjin Farragut School Youth时光留响

当最后一段青春箴言在空气中凝驻，当少年们的掌声叠成不息的浪潮，天津法拉古特学校TED x Tianjin Farragut School Youth大会正式画上圆满句点。11月10日，这场由我校学生Jinge (Angelina) 全程主导策划、经TED官方授权的思想盛会，打破圈层壁垒，汇聚了学界翘楚、运动先锋、教育领航者与青年新锐；以拒绝空洞宣讲的真诚，用六个直击人心的故事，让“传播一切值得传播的思想”（Ideas Worth Spreading）这一使命，在青春的土壤里结出了饱满的果实。

主持人Angelina、Eason

Angelina收到来自TED的项目许可邮件

本次大会以“Sparks（火花）”为核心主题，恰如人类始终追寻的微光——它藏在跨界对话的共鸣里，躲在突破常规的勇气中，也闪耀在每一次思想碰撞的瞬间。

项目策划、组织者Angelina

星星之火可以燎原。这些看似微小的火花，无需借炬燎原的声势，却足以照亮未知、联结彼此；它们不依赖耀眼的光环，却能在传递中不断增强，从个人的灵光乍现，生长为启发他人的火种，最终汇聚为驱动改变的磅礴力量。而这场盛会，正是为这些火花搭建绽放与传递的舞台，让不同领域的智慧与热忱在法拉古特汇聚、交融……

舞台之上，思想的光谱从未如此斑斓。法耀教育集团副总裁高乃思以主题：How Will You Measure Your Life, in the Era of AI?开篇，用一段哈佛求学时的记忆引出核心叩问。十年前，她偶遇“颠覆性创新理论”之父克莱顿·克里斯坦森教授，得知这位商界泰斗在毕业生最后一课上从不论及利润战略，只问：“你将如何衡量自己的人生？”教授见过太多精英手握财富却陷入不幸，希望以此唤醒众人跳出世俗标尺，追寻生命真义。这个十年前的叩问，在AI浪潮下更显深刻。

“AI正以惊人速度超越人类能力，从答题拟文到创作诊断无所不能。”高乃思直指核心挑战：当机器复刻顶尖能力，人类的独特价值何在？她结合专家观点给出答案：人类优势在于机器缺失的“深度人际连接”——挚友悲痛时的慰藉、带同理心的协作、“为理解而倾听”的畅谈，这些灵魂触碰的瞬间，算法永难复刻。她援引哈佛大学75年研究佐证：决定幸福健康的关键是人际关系质量，这与佛道“利他共生”、王阳明“知行合一”的古老智慧不谋而合。

高乃思强调，AI时代“助人”已非道德说教，而是核心竞争力。她提出“助人指数”工具：每日自问“真诚帮助了多少人”，哪怕是给外卖员一句带眼神交流的“谢谢”、为同学耐心讲题，都是锤炼“抗AI竞争力”的修行。演讲尾声，她引用“一箭双雕”典故点明：优先人际连接，既能获得超越AI的优势，又能收获生命圆满。最终，她将问题抛给少年们：“算法时代，你将如何衡量人生？”答案藏于掌声中——生命的刻度，是被温暖过的心灵。

天津市南开区音乐家协会副主席、“松狮小侬侬和它的团”创始人宋诗侬以主题：我能为这个世界做些什么？分享跨界追梦故事。3岁学琴的她高考曾报考音乐学院，录取后转而选择湖北大学心理学专业并保研，毕业后却毅然赴英国皇家音乐学院重拾音乐梦想。以剑桥访问学者身份聆听演出时，穹顶五秒的和声回响让她笃定使命：让音乐滋养每个人。回国后她创办合唱学校，覆盖4至80岁学员；2022年组建教师合唱团，以改编金曲、直播等方式成长为百万粉丝团体，带动全国合唱热。

宋诗侬的音乐教育重在品格塑造：童声合唱团以树立班规培养独立人格，不仅斩获世界合唱“断崖式冠军”，更有学生获名校全额奖学金；银发合唱团让老人登上中央歌剧院舞台。从“你唱我和”登央视，到与迪士尼合作、打造非遗音乐巡演，她证明音乐是品格熔炉与代际纽带。演讲末她寄语：“找到未走的路坚定前行，成功自会降临”，这份社会责任诠释引发久久掌声。

北京大学附属中学学生崔浡然以主题：“Observing, Disrupting, and Reorganizing”的青春科研故事，点燃了少年们的好奇心。他以“恋爱”这一青春话题开篇设问，瞬间拉近了与在场者的距离，随即抛出自己的核心发现：部分人难以坠入爱河，或许与“心盲症”（aphantasia）这一神经多样性特质有关。这一猜想的起点，源于一条偶然刷到的抖音视频——视频中对“心盲症患者无法在脑海中形成具体影像”的介绍，让他突然联想到：若爱情常始于对恋人笑容、相处场景的心理想象，那无法构建这种影像的人，是否会更难萌生爱意？

他以2021年诺贝尔生理学或医学奖为例进一步阐释：科学家正是通过观察辣椒素、薄荷醇带来的冷热感，打破“感觉无法精准定位分子”的认知，重组了人类对体感的理解。而他自己也曾以这种思维应对多动症困扰——从强行控制混乱思绪，到观察接纳后梳理方向，最终获得清晰认知。演讲末，他向同龄人道出期许：“观察他人忽略的细节，质疑众人默认的常识，用想象力重组认知”，让在场少年真切感受到：科学不必困于实验室，一场始于抖音的好奇、一次敢于质疑的勇气，都可能成为重构认知边界的火种。

天津大学博士、电气自动化与信息工程学院脑机接口专业崔晓楠则以“BCI，Not Magic：Tools that Empower”为主题，带大家走进脑机接口（BCI）的世界。她先带领大家参与简单的反应游戏，待现场出现些许停顿后，笑着点出关键：“反应稍慢绝非不足，而是大脑在构建‘看见-理解-行动’的新神经通路——这恰是脑机接口的核心逻辑。”她直言，BCI从不是“读心术”般的科幻魔法，而是帮助人类意图更快速清晰传递到世界的工具，这个生动的引入让全场对这项技术有了最初的亲近感。

她用“监听-提取-翻译”的通俗逻辑拆解技术原理，更以实验室里“九十九次纠错换一次突破”的经历，诠释科研的真谛：真正的创新从不是一蹴而就的魔法，而是把“不可能”拆解成“再试一次”的坚持。当她谈及技术价值时那句“脑机接口不是要控制思想，而是帮助意图更快速清晰地传递到世界”，让台下响起的掌声里，有对科技的敬畏，更有对“技术服务人性”的笃定。

我校外教主管Chris Fontana以主题：“Multiculturalism: Lessons Learned from Taking Chances”分享的跨文化之旅，为“成长”注解了独特密码。

从大学毕业迷茫时赴韩教书，到追随妻子扎根天津，这两次选择让他领悟：多元文化思维从不是“旁观者”的欣赏，而是“参与者”的勇敢尝试。他笑谈自己因中文声调失误把“吃鱼”说成“吃玉”的尴尬，却也正是这份接纳不适的谦逊，让他读懂跨文化沟通的真谛——每个“笨拙”的尝试，都是打破舒适区的阶梯。更令人动容的是，毫无演唱经验的他为促进文化联结，站上百人舞台演唱美国国歌，这份突破让大家明白：真正的视野拓展，从不是护照上的戳印，而是对“陌生”勇敢说“yes”的勇气与差异中寻找共鸣的智慧。

压轴出场的天津女排二传手张馨月，以主题《排球教会我的人生课——坚持与热爱，终将绽放》收尾，让 “坚持”有了最鲜活的模样。她的排球之路始于一场奇妙缘分：9岁时因体弱多病，想要强身健体，却被体校教练看中，误打误撞进入排球圈。起初她并不喜欢，作业叠加训练常熬到凌晨还熬出胃病，全靠 “舍不得小伙伴” 的执念扛过最难阶段。

上图：张馨月在青年队赢得第一个冠军时的照片

下图：张馨月比赛时与队友的合影

从漳州集训低血糖栽倒的崩溃，到青运会夺冠热泪盈眶的狂喜，她一路在挣扎与突破中成长。作为天津女排年轻队员，她坦言从“拼”冠军到“守”冠军压力如山，更直言 “输是成长的必修课”：“输不能白输，它是成长的学费”。低谷时，教练钻研战术的热忱，让她读懂 “热爱是看清所有困难后仍愿奋斗”。那句掷地有声的感悟，让在场少年们深刻领会：每一份荣耀背后，都是日复一日的托举与坚守。

张馨月比赛时的照片

本次大会的成功举办，是我校育人理念的生动体现。作为项目的组织者，Angelina同学在我校联合创始人周熹老师、法耀教育集团副总裁高乃思老师及拔尖创新人才发展中心张老师等导师的悉心指导下，从萌生想法、获取官方授权到统筹落地的全过程，用每一步扎实行动，让TED x Tianjin Farragut School Youth的思想火花，在校园里燃起了燎原之势，更让“学生自主策划、思想代代相传”的火种，成为了校园里最珍贵的传承。充分展现了学校所倡导的领导力、执行力与跨学科实践能力。

11月10日TED x Tianjin Farragut School Youth现场合影（部分）

正如Angelina在致谢时所说：“这场大会的落幕，只是思想传播的开始。”当TED的精神与法拉古特的育人理念相遇，当学生的自主策划与嘉宾的真诚分享碰撞，我们看到的不仅是一场演讲盛会，更是一颗颗思想种子的播种——关于坚持与热爱，关于科技与人性，关于包容与担当，关于“我能为世界做些什么”的青春叩问。

青春如焰，思想有声。TEDxTianjin Farragut School Youth的聚光灯虽已熄灭，但那些被点燃的好奇心之火、被唤醒的责任感之火、被激发的行动力之火，终将在法拉古特的校园里持续燃烧、不断生长。我们坚信，这群沐浴过多元思想火花的少年，终将带着这份养分，成长为“未来世界的思考者、引领者和改变者”，让更多有价值的思想火花，响彻更远的远方。

对TED x Tianjin Farragut School Youth项目满怀热忱、渴望成为思想传播者的同学，欢迎加入我们，一同点燃更多思想星火！

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TED x Tianjin Farragut School Youth演讲者

As the final words of youthful wisdom lingered in the air and the teenagers' applause swelled into an unceasing wave, the TED x Tianjin Farragut School Youth Conference drew to a successful close. On November 10th, this intellectual gathering—entirely conceived and organized by our student Jinge (Angelina) and officially authorized by TED—broke through barriers to bring together academic luminaries, athletic pioneers, educational trailblazers, and rising youth talents. With sincerity that rejected empty rhetoric, six heartfelt stories brought the mission of “spreading ideas worth spreading” to fruition in the fertile soil of youth.

Hosts Angelina and Eason

Angelina received the project approval email from TED.

This conference centers on the theme of “Sparks,” embodying the faint light humanity has always pursued—it lies hidden in the resonance of cross-disciplinary dialogue, dwells within the courage to break conventions, and shines brightly in every moment of intellectual collision.

Project Planner and Organizer Angelina

A single spark can start a prairie fire. These seemingly tiny sparks need not borrow the grandeur of a blazing inferno to illuminate the unknown and connect us all. They do not rely on dazzling halos, yet grow stronger as they are passed along—evolving from a personal flash of insight into a spark that ignites others, ultimately converging into a mighty force that drives change. This grand gathering serves as a stage for these sparks to ignite and spread, where wisdom and passion from diverse fields converge and intertwine at Farragut...

On stage, the spectrum of ideas has never been so dazzling. Gao Naisi, Vice President of Fayao Education Group, opened with the theme: How Will You Measure Your Life in the Era of AI? She drew out the core question with a memory from her time at Harvard. Ten years ago, she encountered Clayton Christensen, the father of the “Theory of Disruptive Innovation.” She learned that this business luminary never discussed profit strategies in his final lecture to graduates. Instead, she asked: “How will you measure your life?” Having witnessed countless elites trapped in misery despite their wealth, the professor hoped to awaken people to transcend conventional metrics and pursue life's true meaning. This decade-old question resonates even more profoundly amid the AI revolution.

AI is rapidly surpassing human capabilities at an astonishing pace, excelling in everything from answering questions and composing texts to creative work and medical diagnosis. Gao Naisi pinpoints the core challenge: When machines replicate top-tier human abilities, where does humanity's unique value lie? Drawing on expert insights, she offers an answer: Humanity's advantage lies in the “deep interpersonal connections” machines lack—comforting a grieving friend, collaborating with empathy, engaging in conversations where “listening to understand” is paramount. These moments of soulful connection are forever beyond the reach of algorithms. She cites Harvard's 75-year study as evidence: the quality of relationships determines happiness and health. This aligns with ancient wisdom like Buddhism and Taoism's “mutual benefit through altruism” and Wang Yangming's “unity of knowledge and action.”

Gao Naisi emphasized that in the AI era, “helping others” is no longer mere moral preaching but a core competitive advantage. She introduced the “Helping Index” tool: ask yourself daily “How many people did I genuinely help?”—even a simple “thank you” with eye contact to a delivery rider or patiently explaining a problem to a classmate—these are all practices for honing “AI-resilient competitiveness.” Closing her speech, she invoked the proverb “killing two birds with one stone” to illustrate: prioritizing human connections not only grants advantages over AI but also brings fulfillment to life. Finally, she posed a question to the young audience: “In the age of algorithms, how will you measure your life?” The answer lay in the applause—the measure of life is the number of hearts warmed.

Song Shinong, Vice Chairperson of the Nankai District Musicians Association in Tianjin and founder of “Songshi Xiaonongnong and Its Troupe,” shared her cross-disciplinary journey of pursuing dreams under the theme: What Can I Do for This World? Having started piano lessons at age three, she applied to a music conservatory for college entrance exams. After being admitted, she switched to studying psychology at Hubei University and secured a graduate school recommendation. Yet upon graduation, she resolutely pursued her musical dreams at the Royal Academy of Music in the UK. While attending a concert as a visiting scholar at Cambridge, the five-second reverberation of harmony beneath the dome cemented her mission: to nourish every soul through music. Upon returning to China, she founded a choir school serving students aged 4 to 80. In 2022, she established a teachers' choir that grew into a million-follower phenomenon through reimagined hits and live streams, igniting a nationwide choral movement.

Song Shinong's music education emphasizes character development: her children's choir cultivates independent personalities through class rules, not only clinching a world championship title but also securing full scholarships for students at prestigious universities. Her senior choir has brought elderly singers to the stage of the National Centre for the Performing Arts. From appearing on CCTV's “You Sing, I Follow” to collaborating with Disney and creating intangible cultural heritage music tours, she demonstrates that music serves as both a character-building crucible and an intergenerational bridge. Concluding her speech, she offered this message: “Find the untrodden path and walk it with conviction—success will follow.” This interpretation of social responsibility drew sustained applause.

Cui Boran, a student from Peking University High School, ignited the curiosity of young minds with his youth research story titled “Observing, Disrupting, and Reorganizing.” He opened with the relatable topic of “love,” instantly connecting with the audience before presenting his core discovery: Some individuals struggle to fall in love, potentially due to a neurodiverse trait called “aphantasia.” This hypothesis originated from a TikTok video he stumbled upon. The video's explanation that “people with aphantasia cannot form concrete mental images” sparked a sudden thought: If love often begins with imagining a lover's smile or shared moments, might those unable to construct such images find it harder to develop affection?

He further illustrated his point using the 2021 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine as an example: Scientists broke through the notion that “sensations cannot pinpoint molecules” by observing the hot and cold sensations triggered by capsaicin and menthol, thereby reshaping humanity's understanding of physical perception. He himself applied this mindset to overcome ADHD—transitioning from forcibly suppressing chaotic thoughts to observing and accepting them before organizing his direction, ultimately achieving clarity. At the conclusion of his speech, he shared his aspirations with his peers: “Observe the details others overlook, question the common knowledge everyone takes for granted, and use imagination to reconstruct cognition.” This resonated deeply with the young audience, making them realize that science need not be confined to laboratories. A spark of curiosity ignited by a TikTok video or the courage to question assumptions can become the flame that reshapes the boundaries of human understanding.

Cui Xiaonan, a PhD candidate specializing in Brain-Computer Interfaces at Tianjin University's School of Electrical Automation and Information Engineering, guided attendees into the world of BCI with her presentation titled “BCI, Not Magic: Tools that Empower.” She began by leading participants through a simple reaction game. When slight pauses emerged in the group's responses, she smiled and highlighted the key point: " A slightly slower reaction isn't a flaw—it's your brain building new neural pathways for ‘perceive-comprehend-act.’ That's precisely the core logic of brain-computer interfaces." She emphasized that BCI is not some sci-fi mind-reading magic, but a tool that helps humans transmit their intentions to the world more quickly and clearly. This vivid introduction gave the entire audience an initial sense of familiarity with the technology.

She broke down the technical principles using the accessible logic of “monitoring-extracting-translating,” and through her laboratory experience of “ninety-nine corrections for one breakthrough,” she revealed the true essence of scientific research: genuine innovation is never a magic trick achieved overnight, but rather the persistence of breaking down the ‘impossible’ into “trying one more time.” When she discussed the value of technology, her statement—“Brain-computer interfaces aren't about controlling thoughts, but about helping intentions reach the world faster and clearer”—drew applause from the audience. That applause carried not only reverence for technology but also a firm belief in the principle that “technology serves humanity.”

Chris Fontana, our school's foreign teacher supervisor, shared a cross-cultural journey titled “Multiculturalism: Lessons Learned from Taking Chances,” offering a unique insight into the essence of growth.

From teaching in South Korea during his post-graduation uncertainty to settling in Tianjin with his wife, these two choices taught him that multicultural thinking is never about being a passive admirer but about embracing the courage to actively engage. He chuckles at the awkward moment when he mispronounced “eat fish” as “eat jade” due to Chinese tones. Yet it was precisely this humility in embracing discomfort that helped him grasp the essence of cross-cultural communication—every clumsy attempt is a step toward breaking out of one's comfort zone. Even more moving is how, with zero singing experience, he stepped onto a stage before a hundred people to perform the American national anthem for cultural connection. This breakthrough showed everyone: true expansion of horizons isn't about passport stamps, but the courage to say “yes” to the unfamiliar and the wisdom to find resonance amid differences.

Closing the show, Tianjin Women's Volleyball Team setter Zhang Xinyue delivered the final presentation titled “Life Lessons Volleyball Taught Me: Perseverance and Passion Will Ultimately Bloom,” giving the concept of “perseverance” its most vivid embodiment. Her volleyball journey began with a serendipitous twist: at age 9, seeking to strengthen her frail health, she was unexpectedly spotted by a sports school coach and stumbled into the sport. Initially disliking it, she endured late-night training sessions piled on top of homework until developing stomach issues. Only her determination to “not abandon her teammates” carried her through the toughest phase.

Above: A photo of Zhang Xinyue when she won her first championship with the youth team.

Below: Zhang Xinyue posing with teammates during the competition

From collapsing in hypoglycemia during training camp in Zhangzhou to the ecstatic tears of victory at the Youth Games, she grew through relentless struggle and breakthroughs. As a young member of the Tianjin women's volleyball team, she admits the pressure has shifted from “fighting for” championships to ‘defending’ them, feeling like a mountain. She bluntly states, “Losing is a mandatory lesson for growth: ‘Don't lose in vain—it's tuition for growth.’” During her lowest moments, her coach's passion for tactical refinement taught her that “true passion means striving forward even after seeing every obstacle.” That resonant insight deeply impressed upon the young athletes present: behind every glory lies the relentless lifting and steadfast perseverance of day after day.

Photos of Zhang Xinyue during the competition

The successful hosting of this conference vividly embodies our school's educational philosophy. As the project organizer, Angelina, under the dedicated guidance of mentors including our school's co-founder Zhou Xi, Gao Naisi, Vice President of the Fayu Education Group, and Zhang from the Center for Elite Innovation Talent Development, meticulously executed every step—from conceiving the idea and securing official authorization to coordinating its implementation. Through each solid action, she ignited the spark of TED x Tianjin Farragut School Youth, ignited a wildfire of inspiration across campus. She has also made the flame of “student-led planning and the passing down of ideas” the most precious legacy within our school. This fully demonstrates the leadership, execution, and interdisciplinary practical skills our school advocates.

November 10th TEDx Tianjin Farragut School Youth Event Group Photo (Partial)

As Angelina stated in her closing remarks: "The conclusion of this conference marks only the beginning of the dissemination of ideas. " When the spirit of TED meets Farragut's educational philosophy, and when students' independent planning collides with speakers' heartfelt sharing, what we witness is not merely a gathering of speeches, but the sowing of seeds of thought—about perseverance and passion, about technology and humanity, about inclusivity and responsibility, and about the youthful inquiry: 'What can I do for the world?'

Youth blazes like flames, and ideas resonate with sound. Though the spotlight of TEDxTianjin Farragut School Youth has dimmed, the fires ignited—the flames of curiosity, awakened responsibility, and inspired action—will continue to burn and grow within Farragut's campus. We firmly believe that these young minds, nourished by the sparks of diverse ideas, will grow into the “thinkers, leaders, and changemakers of the future world.” They will carry this nourishment forward, allowing more valuable sparks of thought to resonate far and wide.

Students passionate about the TEDx Tianjin Farragut School Youth project and eager to become idea spreaders, we welcome you to join us in igniting more sparks of thought!

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