I've decided to watch one TEDTalk per day for the next month.
This is a thread of everything that I have watched.
This is a thread of everything that I have watched.
1- The brain-changing benefits of exercise | Wendy Suzuki
How a neuroscientist shifts her focus of study to the effects of exercise on the human brain and life, with herself being her first subject of study.
How a neuroscientist shifts her focus of study to the effects of exercise on the human brain and life, with herself being her first subject of study.
2- The art of asking | Amanda Palmer
From street performer to crowd/couch-surfing artist, Amanda shares a journey of relationship, trust, and connections with strangers.
(This remains as one of my favorite talks.)
From street performer to crowd/couch-surfing artist, Amanda shares a journey of relationship, trust, and connections with strangers.
(This remains as one of my favorite talks.)
3- How to gain control of your free time | Laura Vanderkam
A completely new perspective of time comes after scrutinizing successful people's schedules: we don’t build the lives we want by saving time, we build the lives we want & then time saves itself.
A completely new perspective of time comes after scrutinizing successful people's schedules: we don’t build the lives we want by saving time, we build the lives we want & then time saves itself.
4- The bridge between suicide and life | Kevin Briggs
Attempted suicide, death by suicide, and life before and after a suicide attempt. Please do watch this.
Attempted suicide, death by suicide, and life before and after a suicide attempt. Please do watch this.
5- Are you a giver or a taker? | Adam Grant
How creating a productive work environment where help-seeking is encouraged within the culture of the workplace results in higher profits, customer satisfaction, and lower expenses.
How creating a productive work environment where help-seeking is encouraged within the culture of the workplace results in higher profits, customer satisfaction, and lower expenses.
6- What makes a good life? Lessons from the longest study on happiness | Robert Waldinger
A 75 year-old Harvard study tracked the lives of 724 men to find an answer to what keeps people healthy and happy throughout their lives.
A 75 year-old Harvard study tracked the lives of 724 men to find an answer to what keeps people healthy and happy throughout their lives.
7- Reading minds through body language | Lynne Franklin
Whether it's someone's posture or their usage of words, it all instigates to what type of person they are, how they take in information, & how they can be persuaded.
Whether it's someone's posture or their usage of words, it all instigates to what type of person they are, how they take in information, & how they can be persuaded.
8- How we can turn the cold of outer space into a renewable resource | Aaswath Raman
How did people make ice in old times? A newly developed technology inspired by old methods creates a pathway to a more efficient future.
How did people make ice in old times? A newly developed technology inspired by old methods creates a pathway to a more efficient future.
9- What I learned from going blind in space | Chris Hadfield
Whatever fear you may have, it is important to learn that "the danger is entirely different than the fear."
A story from outer space teaches us how we can overcome our fears.
Whatever fear you may have, it is important to learn that "the danger is entirely different than the fear."
A story from outer space teaches us how we can overcome our fears.
10- How to speak so that people want to listen | Julian Treasure
Breaking down speech, words, and sound, Julian Treasure explores the fundamentals of speech to create a world where people speak powerfully and listen consciously.
Breaking down speech, words, and sound, Julian Treasure explores the fundamentals of speech to create a world where people speak powerfully and listen consciously.
11- How to travel the world with almost no money | Tomislav Perko
Basically, there's always a loophole. After losing his job, Tomislav sets off to travel the world in unconventional ways, meeting new people, learning lessons, & having great adventures.
Basically, there's always a loophole. After losing his job, Tomislav sets off to travel the world in unconventional ways, meeting new people, learning lessons, & having great adventures.
12- Know your inner saboteurs | Shirzad Chamine
No summary here. Just watch this because it is important.
I recommend you read his book as well.
No summary here. Just watch this because it is important.
I recommend you read his book as well.
13- The single biggest reason why startups succeed | Bill Gross
Some startups fail, others end up being worth millions of dollars. What causes this gap? Several factors are discussed and the most significant factor to a startup's success is determined.
Some startups fail, others end up being worth millions of dollars. What causes this gap? Several factors are discussed and the most significant factor to a startup's success is determined.
14- The danger of a single story | Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Are minds are powered by things we hear and see repeatedly, often the same image displays in our heads upon hearing a certain word. What we know is not necessarily the truth.
Are minds are powered by things we hear and see repeatedly, often the same image displays in our heads upon hearing a certain word. What we know is not necessarily the truth.
15- The power of vulnerability | Brené Brown
"I lost the fight [against vulnerability] but probably won my life back."
What is vulnerability? Do you allow yourself to feel vulnerable? Why yes, or why not?
"I lost the fight [against vulnerability] but probably won my life back."
What is vulnerability? Do you allow yourself to feel vulnerable? Why yes, or why not?
16- What really matters at the end of life | BJ Miller
In palliative care, life is made to be more beautiful rather than just making it less painful. A palliative care physician shares his thoughts about dying in this incredibly moving talk.
In palliative care, life is made to be more beautiful rather than just making it less painful. A palliative care physician shares his thoughts about dying in this incredibly moving talk.
17- How language shapes the way we think | Lera Boroditsky
Can language actually encourage blame? Can it give you an advantage over others in mathematics? You'd be surprised how your spoken language programs your mind & your life.
Can language actually encourage blame? Can it give you an advantage over others in mathematics? You'd be surprised how your spoken language programs your mind & your life.
18- Every kid needs a champion | Rita Pierson
Our educators play a vital role in our lives, development, & self confidence. Is the educational system encouraging or discouraging our children? Is it building them or breaking them?
This talk is a must.
Our educators play a vital role in our lives, development, & self confidence. Is the educational system encouraging or discouraging our children? Is it building them or breaking them?
This talk is a must.
19- Your body language may shape who you are | Amy Cuddy
It's well known that our thoughts are responsible for our unintentional body language and posture, but can it be reversed to the latter controlling the former instead? Sure can.
It's well known that our thoughts are responsible for our unintentional body language and posture, but can it be reversed to the latter controlling the former instead? Sure can.
20- The person you really need to marry | Tracy McMillan
After three marriages and three divorces, Tracy uncovers who you really need to marry for better & for worse, for richer & for poorer, & in sickness & in health.
After three marriages and three divorces, Tracy uncovers who you really need to marry for better & for worse, for richer & for poorer, & in sickness & in health.
21- Looks aren't everything. Believe me, I'm a model. | Cameron Russel
A model's honest take on young girls' dreams of pursuing modelling as a career and what that "luxurious" life is really like.
A model's honest take on young girls' dreams of pursuing modelling as a career and what that "luxurious" life is really like.
22- Get comfortable with being uncomfortable | Luvvie Ajayi
In a world where injustice can be practiced by the powerful, speaking up to what is right takes courage & is uncomfortable. Get comfortable with being uncomfortable.
In a world where injustice can be practiced by the powerful, speaking up to what is right takes courage & is uncomfortable. Get comfortable with being uncomfortable.
23- How to escape education's death valley | Sir Ken Robinson
An incredible talk about education, teaching, learning and the system which encompasses them.
He delivers the message in a light yet powerful manner. Amazing talk.
An incredible talk about education, teaching, learning and the system which encompasses them.
He delivers the message in a light yet powerful manner. Amazing talk.
23- My love letter to cosplay | Adam Savage
A passionate talk. That's all I have to say, and I loved every bit of it.
A passionate talk. That's all I have to say, and I loved every bit of it.
24- 10 ways to have a better conversation | Celeste Headlee
Every person is a somebody, and we tend to miss out on the opportunity of learning who that person really is & end up with a mundane conversation. Celeste introduces keys to avoid that mistake.
Every person is a somebody, and we tend to miss out on the opportunity of learning who that person really is & end up with a mundane conversation. Celeste introduces keys to avoid that mistake.
25- The symbols of systemic racism - and how to take away their power | Paul Rucker
An artist presents his collectibles that are historically connected to racism and presents his symbolic work of art which depicts racism in present time.
An artist presents his collectibles that are historically connected to racism and presents his symbolic work of art which depicts racism in present time.
26- How do you define yourself? | Lizzie Velasquez
A story which could have gone downhill, but ended up being an amazing success story because of pure determination and redefining oneself.
A story which could have gone downhill, but ended up being an amazing success story because of pure determination and redefining oneself.
27- The story of 'Oumuamua, the first visitor from another star system | Karen J. Meech
Since the 1970s, scientists have dreamed of discovering a stranger from outer space, and then came Oumuamua, a visitor coming from outside our solar system.
Since the 1970s, scientists have dreamed of discovering a stranger from outer space, and then came Oumuamua, a visitor coming from outside our solar system.
28- Why we have too few women leaders | Sheryl Sandberg
Three pieces of advice with insight on why the tops of professions lack women leaders.
Three pieces of advice with insight on why the tops of professions lack women leaders.
29- What if we replaced politicians with randomly selected people? | Brett Hennig
"If you think democracy is broken, here's an idea: let's replace politicians with randomly selected people."
"If you think democracy is broken, here's an idea: let's replace politicians with randomly selected people."
30- Superheroes inspired by Islam | Naif Al-Mutawa
In a time where Islam is continuously misinterpreted as a violent religion, Naif creates The 99 (superheroes inspired by the 99 names of Allah.)
In a time where Islam is continuously misinterpreted as a violent religion, Naif creates The 99 (superheroes inspired by the 99 names of Allah.)
