Five Questions with David Samborski

What motivates you?

Within our lifetime, life on earth will expand into the solar system and the cosmos beyond. My greatest desire is to participate in this great adventure and to help others see this opportunity so they may share in this exciting moment.

What do you do for a living and why?

I am an engineer, who designs rockets and spacecrafts.

Which TED talk do you think everyone should watch?

Why are you excited to speak at TEDxManitoba?

TEDxManitoba is a wonderful forum where creative people throughout the province come to exchange ideas. It’s an amazing privilege to have been selected as speaker for this event.

What is your idea worth spreading?

Life on earth will expand into space and it’s our chance to partake in this grand adventure. We can imprint our hopes and desires on how our species spreads through the solar system and overcome all challenges.

What’s your connection to Manitoba?

I grew up in Manitoba, but left for school in Montreal and worked there for several years. Recently, I moved back to Manitoba to be near my family and now work in Winnipeg.