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Explore the importance of standing up for personal opinions and resisting peer pressure in this 16-minute TEDx talk by Noah Franske. Discover how an experienced vocalist, trombonist, and mathematics teacher with 13 years of classroom experience uses his passion for connecting with students to address the dangers of conformity. Learn from Franske's insights as he draws from his diverse teaching background in Florida, Chile, Minnesota, and Vietnam, and his upcoming move to Prague. Gain valuable perspectives on using mathematics as a tool for understanding the world and fostering meaningful connections. Delve into the speaker's experiences as a mentor, maths club leader, and coach for mathematics competition teams, while also exploring his interests in mathematically-inclined card and board games, water sports, and snow sports.