Vybarr Cregan-Reid
ABOUT VYBARR:
Vybarr Cregan-Reid is an author, academic and broadcaster who has written widely on the subjects of literature, health, nature and the environment. His most recent book is Primate Change: How the World We Made is Remaking Us. He has also made two series of ‘Changing World, Changing Bodies’ for the BBC World Service which looks at how different parts of the body are changing in different parts of the world. He is Professor of English & Environmental Humanities at the University of Kent.
We’re really excited to welcome you to the TEDxRoyalTunbridgeWells stage, Vybarr. Can you tell us a little bit about your idea worth spreading?
I want to make people more aware of how their habits are changing their bodies - everything from the tips of their toes to the top of their heads. I also hope to provide them with a good sense of just how recently these changes have arrived in our species.
What was the main motivation for giving a TEDx talk?
I think these talks are the best way of spreading the word about big ideas.
What is the one thing you want the audience to take away from your TEDx talk?
After the talk, I hope the audience will have a clearer idea of how their daily habits affect not just their health and mental health, but all sorts of things from their posture, eyesight, allergies, even their actual facial appearance.
What are some of your favourite TED or TEDx talks?
I’ve got a few favourites, but the one that I think about the most is ‘How to use one paper towel’ by Joe Smith from TEDxConcordiaUPortland. The reason I like it is because of it’s beautifully simple ecological message. So simple, I think about it every time I, well er…, use a public loo
We're really excited to be welcoming you to Tunbridge Wells! Is there anything other than giving a TEDx talk that you're looking forward to doing or seeing while you’re here?
I rather have my eye on The Bijou Cinema.
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