Origami, the ancient art form solving modern problems | Miles Wu

Origami, the ancient art form solving modern problems | Miles Wu

June 11, 2026 · 11 min

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Miles Wu discusses the transformative power of origami and its potential to solve modern problems.

14-year-old student Miles Wu is obsessed with origami, transforming everyday scraps of paper into unexpected creations. In a joyful talk, he explores the ancient art form — from making Christmas ornaments and pigeons to folding patterns that can hold 10,000 times their weight — and shows all the possibilities hiding inside a single piece of paper. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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