I was nearly in tears towards the end when he talks about his grandma dying at home from a cardiac arrest. The work he's doing is such a beautiful way to honour her.
What is amazing is that as he talks about it, it seems like just common sense, but it takes one person to think of it and then make it reality. What is even more amazing is that some concepts have been in existence for decades, we are just waiting for technology to be invented to make it happen.
I can honestly say I'd never given much thought as to how medical advancements were made so I'm glad I took a chance on this talk, was very satisfying and I feel like I've learnt a lot!
I love stories like this - where people see a gap in terms of a treatment or product and they just go yano what? I'm gona be the one the fill that gap! Legit inspiring.
I have so much respect for people like this who have built something amazing just from scratch... it's truly inspirational and yes, makes you feel like impossible is nothing!
Once we are aligned with our values and purpose, impossible is nothing! Mr. Fraser's thinking is so big and well rounded. I got so much from this talk.
Impossible is nothing and nothing is impossible! This is exactly the kind of thinking needed to take advantage of all the recent technological and scientific developments.
What he says about the man who lost his memory is so sad. I can't imagine going through something like that, either as the man or a member of his family.
that story about the man who had the heart attack and lost his memory was heartbreaking. Sometimes it's easy to forget that living vs dying aren't the only stakes when it comes to severe medical incidents.
I didn't know what I was in for when I clicked on this talk but John had me engaged the whole way through, and I'm glad! I've learnt a lot, especially about cardiac trouble.
Think outside the box- it is a trait praised yet for some reason we vilify people who do. It takes courage to move from thinking outside of the box to living outside of it.
Rule breakers and revolutionaries. You never really think about who or what got medicine to where it is today and the way he tells his story makes me think it should be or could be a documentary series. So worth listening to this talk.
I first watched this talk some months ago and it has had a wonderful affect - now my negative self talk is stomped to the curb when I remember John's words that impossible is nothing.
What a brain. I am always amazed by people like John who have the ability to see such a big picture and move forward and problem solve. I am working to become a person like trusting one's inner feeling of being on the right path.
This talk is brilliant and gives me a kind of whimsical hope... like if we can view progress through the lens of excitement and wanting to do good there's no limit to the boundaries we can bring down!
My brain can't help but think of how the probability of an impossibility is always nil. I wish more people realised how nothing is impossible. John, thank you for adding more evidence for the masses :P
This is so inspiring John, we are only limited by our imaginations, and what we choose to accept. It's really cool to think about what's possible when we believe everything is.
I find it really interesting to think about how those kinds of inventions would have been received back in the day! Had a good chuckle when he talked about Joseph Lister
It's incredible how things that are a part of normal life would have been unfathomable for people even just 60 years ago. Impossible is indeed nothing.
funny he references Breaking Bad at the beginning, because the AED tech he mentions later saved Bob Odenkirk's life when he had a heart attack on set for that show's prequel in 2021. You don't have to look far to see the tangible benefits of these sorts of medical breakthroughs. Great talk.
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What passion and care it would have taken them to keep at it. And for good reason too! What an incredible journey to hear about
And glad that they did stick at it
good share with the group!
yes this is so good!
resilience is always the key to success
love this!
Man the story around the the 3:50 mark was not pleasant lol I guess you'd really have to be convinced to do something like that in order to prove it
it was a bit unusual but it was worth the listen in the end
I had to give it another listen
I did not expect it honestly xD
I had to go back and give it another listen xD
it was bizzare but in the end it was worth it
'Impossible is not a fact, it's an opinion' - very well said.
“success is moving from failure to failure with undiminished enthusiasm” I haven’t heard that before, but it is fantastic.
It sounds nearly impossible 😮💨
I was nearly in tears towards the end when he talks about his grandma dying at home from a cardiac arrest. The work he's doing is such a beautiful way to honour her.
wow
Be kind. Give yourself time and permission to heal.
cardiac arrest-it can happen when someone least expects it, with no warning at all
Some advances are relatively simple, requiring only alterations in current basic life support measures or integration with pre-hospital organization
new technologies are fundamentally altering our potential to improve survival during cardiac arrests
Here's someone who is living his passion.
What is amazing is that as he talks about it, it seems like just common sense, but it takes one person to think of it and then make it reality. What is even more amazing is that some concepts have been in existence for decades, we are just waiting for technology to be invented to make it happen.
Thanks John for the premise that impossible is nothing and nothing is impossible. Adopting that attitude is liberating and inspiring.
I loooove these kinds of TED talks.
Another example of necessity being the Mother of invention. Amazing John.
thanks alexa
"Not one of these people accepted the answer that you had to stay with things the way it was." This is really what it's all about
It's crazy when you hear about 'how things were' especially when 'how things are now' makes so much more sense.
That there are brains like this in the world gives me so much hope for the world.
3:50 and the story about Charlie Marshal- That is dedication. On so many levels.
How simple and effective - bring the hospital to the patients rather than the other way around.
makes sense u are correct ada !
How astonishing is this era of innovation that we can give so much quality to a person's life
"Impossible is nothing", "Impossible is nothing" that's going to be tapping away in my brain!!
I can honestly say I'd never given much thought as to how medical advancements were made so I'm glad I took a chance on this talk, was very satisfying and I feel like I've learnt a lot!
I love stories like this - where people see a gap in terms of a treatment or product and they just go yano what? I'm gona be the one the fill that gap! Legit inspiring.
I find it so rare and special when I come across someone who has this amount of passion and a "go get em attitude"
Passion and an idea. Love this!
The excitement in his story got me excited! What a brilliant perspective and contagious passion!
very inspiring talk, John, thank you!
The best ideas are always outside the box.
I have so much respect for people like this who have built something amazing just from scratch... it's truly inspirational and yes, makes you feel like impossible is nothing!
Your grandmother must be so proud of you and the work you are doing to help others
Once we are aligned with our values and purpose, impossible is nothing! Mr. Fraser's thinking is so big and well rounded. I got so much from this talk.
Totally in awe of all the people John talks about who saw "boundaries as opportunities" to improve the outcomes in their fields.
Impossible is nothing and nothing is impossible! This is exactly the kind of thinking needed to take advantage of all the recent technological and scientific developments.
I keep hear stories of such young people suffering from cardiac arrest, that must be such a driving force for John.
Medics inspiration Almost always comes from the true heroes - our patients!
Oh wow, the man who had the heart attack, so heart breaking for all involved, and a reality that so few are aware of.
This would be hard work but John is doing it and with such pay off the rest of us. Thank you John!
Can't even imagine the sort of brain that can do this kind of thing!
Very cool, thanks for sending me this link!
you're welcome
Seeing boundaries as opportunities creates so much innovation and it's really cool to see how it's being applied in the medical field.
True!
What he says about the man who lost his memory is so sad. I can't imagine going through something like that, either as the man or a member of his family.
John, I'm guessing you were raised in an environment where people empowered instead of put down - and it shows. you're doing amazing work!
that story about the man who had the heart attack and lost his memory was heartbreaking. Sometimes it's easy to forget that living vs dying aren't the only stakes when it comes to severe medical incidents.
I definitely wasn't anticipating the shear genius of John here!
Amazing! And this was because he was listening to his Grandmothers voice. Courageous, brave, brilliant adrenaline dream.
YES. This talk is brilliant and so inspiring.
It is expertise and thinking like this that has made incredible strides in health care and outcomes. Keep this up!!
Things like this make me excited for the future
we need more people like him I agree!
and it keeps getting better!
Myself and my team will keep trying ! Thanks
Some just have a gift with intellect and problem solving.
Brilliant TED, and I hope so, I hope his team is working on treatment for so many things!
thank you - yep, we got a number of things we are worjing on :)
Where there is a will there is a way, we just have to be brave enough to take that step.
What an admirable man John is. I loved the risks he was willing to take - nothing is ever impossible! Thank you John!
Thanks Joyce :)
I didn't know what I was in for when I clicked on this talk but John had me engaged the whole way through, and I'm glad! I've learnt a lot, especially about cardiac trouble.
Think outside the box- it is a trait praised yet for some reason we vilify people who do. It takes courage to move from thinking outside of the box to living outside of it.
This is such a great talk, when you see boundaries as opportunities and chances it really does all start to shift
I was moved to tears when he spoke about his Grandmother's passing. He certainly has honoured her with his work.
i hope i have done her justice, ruby :)
Fun and engaging delivery, he is a natural speaker.
I love this title! Makes me think about ancient times, people looking at the moon and thinking it would be impossible to get there.
Such an enjoyable delivery and a fantastic message. Thank you
thanks for listening cagney - much apppreciated
Not only is John's brain brilliant but what a perspective to keep hold regardless of what others may believe or think
What a legend! I love the way this guy tells a story.
me too!
@@tarasuppleton thanks
Lets hope and for research too...
Rule breakers and revolutionaries. You never really think about who or what got medicine to where it is today and the way he tells his story makes me think it should be or could be a documentary series. So worth listening to this talk.
Thanks Andrea
No such thing as impossible. Great work John Fraser.
Far out, to me this is like a born for calling or purpose. to have that kind of determination and need to keep at it. inspiring. really.
thanks -
How do I get some of what he is having?
@@teritompkins lack of sleep is under rated :)
It never ceases to amaze me that this world has incredible people like John who have the motivation and support to create such importance!
thanks so much - glad it struck a chord
I love the genuine vibe he has and sheer passion... and his brain. Such a great story.
It's amazing how brave these people would have to have been. Implementing change is never easy, especially when it's to do with medical procedure.
I first watched this talk some months ago and it has had a wonderful affect - now my negative self talk is stomped to the curb when I remember John's words that impossible is nothing.
glad it helped
I'm glad to know there are people like John out there working toward these valuable medical advancements. Thanks for the great talk.
thanks v much :)
What a brain. I am always amazed by people like John who have the ability to see such a big picture and move forward and problem solve. I am working to become a person like trusting one's inner feeling of being on the right path.
Keep going Blanche !!! You’ll get there
Honestly had no idea the Scots invented antibiotics, antiseptics and anaesthetics. You learn something new from every TED talk.
This is such a testament to human will and the human mind
This talk is brilliant and gives me a kind of whimsical hope... like if we can view progress through the lens of excitement and wanting to do good there's no limit to the boundaries we can bring down!
This is such a cool talk, really exciting to hear about some of the medical advancements in this kind of format
Everything is possible. Just believe in it. Great talk, John.
Oh my god the story about the guy with the theory on ulcers! Just... wow!
Well done John on the success of this project.
Thanks dermot
John is a great speaker, I'm so glad to have stumbled onto this talk
thanks bella
Good on ya John! Your Grandmother would be so incredibly proud of the work you've done and continue to do
thanks Felicity - she was one helluva impressive grandmother !
@@johnfraser2169 very welcome John!
I love this guy! So easy to be inspired by him.
Brilliant message...
what an absolute legend
brilliant heart and a brilliant mind
My brain can't help but think of how the probability of an impossibility is always nil. I wish more people realised how nothing is impossible. John, thank you for adding more evidence for the masses :P
This is wonderful thinking and exactly the kind of creativity that's needed in our medical sectors right now.
Couldn't agree more with what he's saying, why limit yourself by thinking like that?
Good thinking and perseverance
This is so inspiring John, we are only limited by our imaginations, and what we choose to accept. It's really cool to think about what's possible when we believe everything is.
Follow your passion ! Thanks Sergey
John is such an inspiration
Wow the part about how when you restart the heart the brain is often so damaged really has me shook
HUH this is a really good talk! did not expect it to be!
I find it really interesting to think about how those kinds of inventions would have been received back in the day! Had a good chuckle when he talked about Joseph Lister
It's not impossible when there's a will!
I think this is one of the best ted's I've ever heard. Thank you John for your brilliant mind and sharing it with us.
Very kind words, thanks berdina 😊
Yes please to more ideas like this.
Great talk!
This is such a cool talk! Well done John, for all your achievements and for passing on such a hopeful and positive message.
Thanks Charlotte - hope it lit a fire for u !
John had me from the get go with his idea tap tapping in his brain and then it got better.
I really needed to hear this today, sometimes even basic tasks seem impossible to me.
I’m glad it helped Astrid
It's incredible how things that are a part of normal life would have been unfathomable for people even just 60 years ago. Impossible is indeed nothing.
funny he references Breaking Bad at the beginning, because the AED tech he mentions later saved Bob Odenkirk's life when he had a heart attack on set for that show's prequel in 2021. You don't have to look far to see the tangible benefits of these sorts of medical breakthroughs. Great talk.
I got that too
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Incredibly inspiring and a bit of fuel for the belly fire right here....
"Impossible is just a big word used by small men." Quite possible the best thing I've heard all year.
I wish they were my words , Eleanor ! Mohammed ali beat me to it sadly :)
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He's clearly a genius. What a brilliant brain he has
:-) thanks Candice