Come myth busting with Dr. Alain-Philippe Durand, who brings his Marseillaise roots to the TEDxUArizona stage to rewrite the faulty narrative of ‘Humanities Decline.’ With humor and passion, he debunks the false choice of hard vs soft skills, humanities vs engineering and whether a French degree is only good for a job at a drive-thru. You will be surprised by industry perceptions, global growth, mad skills, and the scores of humanities alumni making a profound impact on our world. The new equation for success starts with humanities. Dr. Alain-Philippe “A-P” Durand, Dorrance Dean of the College of Humanities at the University of Arizona, specializes in French and Brazilian literatures, French Cinema, and Hip-Hop studies. An accomplished author and editor, his notable works include 'The Entrepreneurial Humanities' and 'Humanities = Jobs.' Recognized with the Palmes Académiques and various awards, he is celebrated for his diverse contributions to literature, culture, and the promotion of Humanities in professional spheres." 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