TED Talks

🎥🍿 How to preserve your private life in the age of social media 👄 : English 🎭 : #Media, #Relationships, #Personal_Growth 💬 Growing up in the public eye, multi-hyphenate creator Bryce Dallas Howard experienced the familiar pressure to share her life with the world on social media. But with her mother's steadfast guidance, Howard learned to set personal boundaries and savor the beauty of private moments. In this personal talk, she draws on three generations of family wisdom to remind us that "a private life makes a public life worth living."

🎥🍿 This could be why you're depressed or anxious 👄 : English 🎭 : #Depression, #Mental_HealthIllness, #Society, #Personal, #Growth, #Brain, #Humanity, #Relationships 💬 In a moving talk, journalist Johann Hari shares fresh insights on the causes of depression and anxiety from experts around the world -- as well as some exciting emerging solutions. "If you're depressed or anxious, you're not weak and you're not crazy -- you're a human being with unmet needs," Hari says.

🎥🍿 My secret to creating real magic 👄 : English 🎭 : #Food, #Creativity, #Happiness 💬 In an infectiously joyous talk, Milk Bar founder Christina Tosi shares the sugary jolt of her first food memory and behind-the-scenes stories of her bakery's famously inventive cakes, cookies and treats. This talk may make you hungry -- but it'll also leave you a resonant message about how breaking the rules and challenging your assumptions can make for a sweet life.

🎥🍿 Why we laugh 👄 : English 🎭 : #Cognitive_Science, #Humor, #Neuroscience, #Science, #Psychology, #Sociology, #Brain, #Evolution, #Animals, #Human_Body, #Communication 💬 Did you know that you're 30 times more likely to laugh if you're with somebody else than if you're alone? Cognitive neuroscientist Sophie Scott shares this and other surprising facts about laughter in this fast-paced, action-packed and, yes, hilarious dash through the science of cracking up.

🎥🍿 Do schools kill creativity? 👄 : English 🎭 : #Creativity, #Culture, #Dance,!#Education, #Parenting, #Teaching, #Kids 💬 Sir Ken Robinson makes an entertaining and profoundly moving case for creating an education system that nurtures (rather than undermines) creativity.

🎥🍿 AI’s Single Point of Failure 👄 : English 🧑‍🏫 : Rob Toews 🎭 : #Science, #Technology, #AI 💬 "The world's most important advanced technology is nearly all produced in a single facility," says AI expert Rob Toews. He describes how one company in Taiwan, TSMC, manufactures nearly all the most advanced semiconductor chips — a crucial technology that powers everything from phones to electric vehicles to next-generation artificial intelligence — and breaks down how geopolitical tensions in the region could paralyze the global field of AI.

🎥🍿 Goats, blockchain and the future of money 👄 : English 🎭 : #Community, #Technology, #Farming, #Agriculture, #Money, #Blockchain, #TED_Fellows, #Finance 💬 What if smallholder farmers could use their produce and livestock to pay for goods and services? TED Fellow and alternative currency enthusiast Fariel Salahuddin is working to make this a reality in places including rural Pakistan, where basic necessities like water and electricity are often expensive or inaccessible. She explores how the way we exchange value has evolved over time -- from bartering to blockchain -- and shares a new perspective on currency that promotes self-reliance for farmers and creates a more inclusive economy.

🎥🍿 Elon Musk talks Twitter, Tesla and how his brain works 👄 : English 🧑‍🏫 : Elon Musk 🎭 : #Technology, #Business, #Computers 💬 In this live, unedited conversation, Elon Musk -- the head of Tesla, SpaceX, Neuralink and The Boring Company -- digs into the recent news around his bid to purchase Twitter and gets honest about the biggest regret of his career, how his brain works, the future he envisions for the world and a lot more. (This conversation with head of TED Chris Anderson was recorded live at TED2022 on April 14, 2022. If you want to hear even more, head over to "The TED Interview" podcast, where Musk and Anderson sat down at the new Tesla Gigafactory in Texas to discuss some of the radical innovations he's working on -- including Tesla's intelligent humanoid robot, SpaceX's Starship and Neuralink's brain-machine interfaces.)

🎥🍿 Redemption Stories 👄 : English 🧑‍🏫 : John Tarantino 🎭 : #Stories 💬 We all have redemption stories. Some of us have lived them. Others one day will. We can overcome seemingly insurmountable obstacles, recenter our lives and give ourselves and our communities renewed hope. John has been recognized by Best Lawyers of America, Chambers USA, Benchmark and Lawdragon as one of the top attorneys in the country.

🎥🍿 Stanford University Commencement 👄 : English 🎭 : #Steve_Jobs 💬 At his Stanford University commencement speech, Steve Jobs, CEO and co-founder of Apple and Pixar, urges us to pursue our dreams and see the opportunities in life's setbacks -- including death itself.

🎥🍿 Brain magic 👄 : English 🎭 : #Brain, #Entertainment, #Illusion, #Magic 💬 First, Keith Barry shows us how our brains can fool our bodies -- in a trick that works via podcast too. Then he involves the audience in some jaw-dropping (and even a bit dangerous) feats of brain magic.

🎥🍿 The Secret to Mastering Life's Biggest Transitions 👄 : English 🎭 : #TEDTalks 💬 How do you navigate life's growing number of transitions with meaning, purpose and skill? Writer Bruce Feiler offers a powerful way to handle uncertain, painful and confusing times -- or "lifequakes", as he calls them. Learn how to equip yourself with the essential tools and mindset to ride out (and rewrite) the toughest chapters of your life story, and turn unease and upheaval into growth and renewal.

🎥🍿 The next global superpower isn't who you think 👄 : English 🎭 : #Politics 💬 Who runs the world? Political scientist Ian Bremmer argues it's not as simple as it used to be. With some eye-opening questions about the nature of leadership, he asks us to consider the impact of the evolving global order and our choices as participants in the future of democracy.

🎥🍿 How to speak so that people want to listen 👄 : English 🎭 : #Culture, #Sound, #Communication 💬 Have you ever felt like you're talking, but nobody is listening? Here's Julian Treasure to help. In this useful talk, the sound expert demonstrates the how-to's of powerful speaking -- from some handy vocal exercises to tips on how to speak with empathy. A talk that might help the world sound more beautiful.

🎥🍿 The science behind how parents affect child development 👄 : English 🎭 : #Kids, #Parenting, #Relationships, #TEDx, #Personality, #Psychology, #Personal_Growth 💬 Parents, take a deep breath: how your kids turn out isn't fully on you. Of course, parenting plays an important role in shaping who children become, but psychologist Yuko Munakata offers an alternative, research-backed reality that highlights how it's just one of many factors that influence the chaotic complexity of childhood development. A rethink for anyone wondering what made them who they are today and what it means to be a good parent.

🎥🍿 Stanford University Commencement 👄 : English 🎭 : #Steve_Jobs 💬 At his Stanford University commencement speech, Steve Jobs, CEO and co-founder of Apple and Pixar, urges us to pursue our dreams and see the opportunities in life's setbacks -- including death itself.

🎥🍿 Why you don't need 8 glasses of water a day 👄 : English 🎭 : #Health, #Human_Body, #Science, #Water, #Biology 💬 You know the old rule that you need to drink eight glasses of water every day? It's simply a myth, says Dr. Jen Gunter. In this episode, she explains the amazing way your kidneys keep your system in balance -- and how you can really tell if you're dehydrated. Want to hear more from Dr. Gunter? Check out her podcast Body Stuff, from the TED Audio Collective.

🎥🍿 The deep sea's medicinal secrets 👄 : English 🎭 : #Science, #Medicine, #Water 💬 Under the sea, untold wonders await in the form of untapped medicinal potential. Chemist Sam Afoullouss dives into the science behind natural remedies, explaining why the ocean's great (and still largely unexplored) biodiversity is ideal for deriving and inspiring future treatments -- if we protect its waters and the marine life within them.

🎥🍿 The real reason you feel so busy (and what to do about it) 👄 : English 🎭 : #Business, #Leadership, #Time 💬 These days, almost all of us feel pressed for time. Leadership expert Dorie Clark shares three hidden reasons people fall into an endless loop of feeling constantly busy, and invites you to question what really motivates how you spend your time.

🎥🍿 The power of vulnerability 👄 : English 🎭 : #TEDx, #Communication, #Culture, #Depression, #Fear, #Mental_Health, #Psychology, #Self, #Social_Change, #Vulnerability 💬 Brené Brown studies human connection -- our ability to empathize, belong, love. In a poignant, funny talk, she shares a deep insight from her research, one that sent her on a personal quest to know herself as well as to understand humanity. A talk to share.

🎥🍿 The surprising science of happiness 👄 : English 🎭 : #Culture, #Science, #Evolution, #Psychology, #Happiness, #Brain, #Decision_Making 💬 Dan Gilbert, author of "Stumbling on Happiness," challenges the idea that we'll be miserable if we don't get what we want. Our "psychological immune system" lets us feel truly happy even when things don't go as planned.

🎥🍿 Your body language may shape who you are 👄 : English 🎭 : #Science, #Business, #Psychology, #Success, #Brain, #Self, #Body_Language 💬 Body language affects how others see us, but it may also change how we see ourselves. Social psychologist Amy Cuddy argues that "power posing" -- standing in a posture of confidence, even when we don't feel confident -- can boost feelings of confidence, and might have an impact on our chances for success.

🎥🍿 Your elusive creative genius 👄 : English 🎭 : #Creativity, #Culture, #Entertainment, #Poetry, #Work, #Writing, #Personality 💬 Elizabeth Gilbert muses on the impossible things we expect from artists and geniuses -- and shares the radical idea that, instead of the rare person "being" a genius, all of us "have" a genius. It's a funny, personal and surprisingly moving talk.

🎥🍿 How everyday interactions shape your future 👄 : English 🎭 : #Relationships, #Future, #Communication, #Personal_Growth, #TEDx 💬 A few words can change the course of a life; they have the power to shrink, expand or transform someone's identity -- even your own. Social psychologist Mesmin Destin explores how everyday interactions and experiences play a powerful part in who we become, sharing the key moments and messages that can inspire us to grow into our best selves.

🎥🍿 4 proven ways to kick your procrastination habit 👄 : English 🎭 : #Science, #Psychology, #Happiness, #Success, #Motivation, #Personal_Growth, #Mental_Health, #Emotions, #Goals 💬 You've got a long list of things you want to do, but there's just one problem: you can't seem to get -- or stay -- motivated. Social psychologist Ayelet Fishbach is here to help. She offers insights on the science of motivation along with tips and cognitive tricks to help you reach your goals while staying happy, healthy and engaged.

🎥🍿 A for-profit mindset for nonprofit success 👄 : English 🎭 : #Business, #Innovation, #Social_Change, #Africa, #Money, #Finance 💬 How can nonprofits accelerate their impact and move the needle on intractable problems? Looking to bring the urgency of a profit motive to every initiative, inclusive finance promoter Tolu Oyekan shows how scalable, data-driven solutions are expanding access to banking and financial services across Africa -- and shares the mindset that can help any business meet its goals with speed and precision.

🎥🍿 How to stay calm when you know you'll be stressed 👄 : English 🎭 : #Memory, #Health, #Cognitive_Science, #Medicine, #Brain, #Mental_Health, #Neuroscience 💬 You're not at your best when you're stressed. In fact, your brain has evolved over millennia to release cortisol in stressful situations, inhibiting rational, logical thinking but potentially helping you survive, say, being attacked by a lion. Neuroscientist Daniel Levitin thinks there's a way to avoid making critical mistakes in stressful situations, when your thinking becomes clouded -- the pre-mortem. "We all are going to fail now and then," he says. "The idea is to think ahead to what those failures might be."

🎥🍿 Wii Remote Hacks 👄 : English 🎭 : #Business, #Demo, #Design, #Education, #Entertainment, #Gaming, #Technology, #Cyber_Security 💬 Building sophisticated educational tools out of cheap parts, Johnny Lee demos his cool Wii Remote hacks, which turn the $40 video game controller into a digital whiteboard, a touchscreen and a head-mounted 3-D viewer.

🎥🍿 This could be why you're depressed or anxious 👄 : English 🎭 : #Depression, #Mental_HealthIllness, #Society, #Personal, #Growth, #Brain, #Humanity, #Relationships 💬 In a moving talk, journalist Johann Hari shares fresh insights on the causes of depression and anxiety from experts around the world -- as well as some exciting emerging solutions. "If you're depressed or anxious, you're not weak and you're not crazy -- you're a human being with unmet needs," Hari says.

🎥🍿 How to speak so that people want to listen 👄 : English 🎭 : #Culture, #Sound, #Communication 💬 Have you ever felt like you're talking, but nobody is listening? Here's Julian Treasure to help. In this useful talk, the sound expert demonstrates the how-to's of powerful speaking -- from some handy vocal exercises to tips on how to speak with empathy. A talk that might help the world sound more beautiful.

🎥🍿 Stanford University Commencement 👄 : English 🎭 : #Steve_Jobs 💬 At his Stanford University commencement speech, Steve Jobs, CEO and co-founder of Apple and Pixar, urges us to pursue our dreams and see the opportunities in life's setbacks -- including death itself.

🎥🍿 This could be why you're depressed or anxious 👄 : English 🎭 : #Depression, #Mental_HealthIllness, #Society, #Personal, #Growth, #Brain, #Humanity, #Relationships 💬 In a moving talk, journalist Johann Hari shares fresh insights on the causes of depression and anxiety from experts around the world -- as well as some exciting emerging solutions. "If you're depressed or anxious, you're not weak and you're not crazy -- you're a human being with unmet needs," Hari says.

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🎥🍿 How to speak so that people want to listen 👄 : English 🎭 : #Culture, #Sound, #Communication 💬 Have you ever felt like you're talking, but nobody is listening? Here's Julian Treasure to help. In this useful talk, the sound expert demonstrates the how-to's of powerful speaking -- from some handy vocal exercises to tips on how to speak with empathy. A talk that might help the world sound more beautiful.

🎥🍿 Why we laugh 👄 : English 🎭 : #Cognitive_Science, #Humor, #Neuroscience, #Science, #Psychology, #Sociology, #Brain, #Evolution, #Animals, #Human_Body, #Communication 💬 Did you know that you're 30 times more likely to laugh if you're with somebody else than if you're alone? Cognitive neuroscientist Sophie Scott shares this and other surprising facts about laughter in this fast-paced, action-packed and, yes, hilarious dash through the science of cracking up.

🎥🍿 Why you don't need 8 glasses of water a day 👄 : English 🎭 : #Health, #Human_Body, #Science, #Water, #Biology 💬 You know the old rule that you need to drink eight glasses of water every day? It's simply a myth, says Dr. Jen Gunter. In this episode, she explains the amazing way your kidneys keep your system in balance -- and how you can really tell if you're dehydrated. Want to hear more from Dr. Gunter? Check out her podcast Body Stuff, from the TED Audio Collective.

🎥🍿 My secret to creating real magic 👄 : English 🎭 : #Food, #Creativity, #Happiness 💬 In an infectiously joyous talk, Milk Bar founder Christina Tosi shares the sugary jolt of her first food memory and behind-the-scenes stories of her bakery's famously inventive cakes, cookies and treats. This talk may make you hungry -- but it'll also leave you a resonant message about how breaking the rules and challenging your assumptions can make for a sweet life.

🎥🍿 Self-assembling robots and the potential of artificial evolution 👄 : English 🎭 : #Science, #Sustainability, #Technology 💬 What if robots could build and optimize themselves -- with little to no help from humans? Computer scientist Emma Hart is working on a new technology that could make "artificial evolution" possible. She explains how the three ingredients of biological evolution can be replicated digitally to build robots that can self-assemble and adapt to any environment -- from the rocky terrain of other planets to the darkest depths of the ocean -- potentially ushering in a new generation of exploration.

🎥🍿 The power of purpose in business 👄 : English 🎭 : #Business, #Leadership, #Success 💬 What's a company's purpose? It's not the same as mission or vision, which change when leadership changes. Strategist Ashley M. Grice explains the power of purpose to push boundaries of innovation and bring clarity to every aspect of an organization, from the top floor to the shop floor.

🎥🍿 The deep sea's medicinal secrets 👄 : English 🎭 : #Science, #Medicine, #Water 💬 Under the sea, untold wonders await in the form of untapped medicinal potential. Chemist Sam Afoullouss dives into the science behind natural remedies, explaining why the ocean's great (and still largely unexplored) biodiversity is ideal for deriving and inspiring future treatments -- if we protect its waters and the marine life within them.