TED: My quest to defy gravity and fly | Elizabeth Streb

The speaker shares their lifelong obsession with flying, starting from childhood curiosity about movement. They recount personal experiments and realizations about human flight, emphasizing the importance of learning to land safely. The speaker founded STREB EXTREME ACTION, a company that explores extreme action and flight through innovative machines and public performances. They highlight the establishment of SLAM, a community space for learning and engaging in flying activities, promoting inclusivity and personal growth through action.

What inspired the speaker's fascination with flying?

Describe the speaker's first experience with danger.

How did the speaker's experiments contribute to their understanding of flight?

What realization did the speaker have about pain and fear in relation to flying?

In what ways did the speaker's company, STREB EXTREME ACTION, aim to redefine action?

What was the significance of the quote by Wilbur Wright mentioned by the speaker?

What impact did the experience of flying have on the participants in the speaker's program?