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Explore the concept of dependency and its value in this thought-provoking TEDx talk by Shinichiro Kumagaya, a wheelchair user with physical disabilities. Delve into the speaker's personal experiences during the Great East Japan Earthquake, which led him to reconsider the importance of diversifying dependencies. Examine the significance of relying on human relationships that accept one's authentic self in modern society, drawing insights from addiction recovery research. Learn about Kumagaya's journey from a birth injury resulting in cerebral palsy to becoming a pediatrician and researcher, and discover his extensive work in the field of self-directed research for individuals with developmental disabilities.