Borrowed and Blended to Belong | K Rishon Paul | TEDxUnion Christian Public School Youth

Description: “Borrowed and Blended to Belong” explores the surprising connections between cultures that we often see as separate. From Greek and Roman mythology to tea, language, and Mathematics, Rishon reveals how many things we consider uniquely belonging to one culture have actually been shaped by the exchange of ideas across civilizations. The talk encourages the audience to recognise how cultures influence, inspire, and evolve through human connection. Rishon Paul is a Grade IX student with a deep interest in history, culture, and sports. A basketball player and an enthusiastic writer, he enjoys exploring different forms of creativity and expressing his ideas through writing and public speaking. His curiosity about history, particularly ancient civilizations and Greek culture, has encouraged him to look beyond individual societies and understand how ideas travel, evolve, and influence one another. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx Close description