TED & Talks

Ciascuno di noi, dalla nascita, possiede una fiamma che bisogna imparare a custodire. Ma cosa succede quando chi dovrebbe proteggerla cerca in tutti i modi di spegnerla? Dopo aver trattato a lungo le storie degli altri, Elisa De Marco racconta per la prima volta le difficoltà della propria infanzia, mettendo in luce quanto sia importante

Marianna Pascal shows how the secret to speaking a new language with confidence is all about attitude, not ability. Marianna Pascal helps professionals achieve greater success in life by communicating effectively in English. Marianna began her career as an actor and performed across her native Canada in film television and on stage for 15 years.

Martyn explains the unbelievable challenge presented by a career ending injury, and how he used a unique approach to tackle it. “If I’m going to be paralysed, then I may as well be good at it!” Taking us through the antics of a man searching for a way to face the test of a lifetime,

http://www.ted.com Using three iPods like magical props, Marco Tempest spins a clever, surprisingly heartfelt meditation on truth and lies, art and emotion. TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED Conference, where the world’s leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in 18 minutes. Featured

Vinay Menon identifies himself as a sarcastic attention seeker serving the snags of society blended with bittersweet humor. Here, through dabs of humor, Vinay talks about gender segregation in educational institutions. Stand-up comedian. Professor. Artist. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community.

In this beautiful and moving talk, the self proclaimed “happiest man on earth”, Eddie Jaku shares his story of love and survival at TEDxSydney 2019. Eddie Jaku was a Jew living in Germany at the outbreak and throughout the duration of World War II. His story of survival spans 12 years, from Hitler’s rise to

Mapping apps help us find the fastest route to where we’re going. But what if we’d rather wander? Researcher Daniele Quercia demos “happy maps” that take into account not only the route you want to take, but how you want to feel along the way. TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks

You don’t have to be an artist to draw! In this beautifully illustrated talk, Ralph Ammer shows how drawing your thoughts can be a powerful tool for improving your thinking, creativity and communication. He wants you to believe in your drawing abilities, and provides numerous exercises to help you get started. Ralph Ammer is a

In 1967, Moshe Safdie reimagined the monolithic apartment building, creating “Habitat ’67,” which gave each unit an unprecedented sense of openness. Nearly 50 years later, he believes the need for this type of building is greater than ever. In this short talk, Safdie surveys a range of projects that do away with the high-rise and

Stand-up comedy is just catching on in the State of Kerala. Vinay Menon is among the very few who pursue this genre. He is an IT professional- turned- comedian, and focuses mainly on observational humor. He is also a professor and in this talk he has a humorous take on the myths of the Indian

http://www.ted.com Is there something you’ve always meant to do, wanted to do, but just … haven’t? Matt Cutts suggests: Try it for 30 days. This short, lighthearted talk offers a neat way to think about setting and achieving goals. TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED Conference,

Elizabeth Amini is a social entrepreneur with a background in science. She learned data analysis while working as a scientist at JPL/NASA. Elizabeth earned a bachelors degree in Cognitive Science (the study of the brain) from Occidental College and an M.B.A. from University of Southern California. Her Anti-AgingGames.com business plan won the USC Business Plan

http://www.ted.com After hitting on a brilliant new life plan, our first instinct is to tell someone — but Derek Sivers says it’s better to keep goals secret. He presents research stretching as far back as the 1920s to show why people who talk about their ambitions may be less likely to achieve them. TEDTalks is

Emma Rosen made the bold decision to give up her job and take a radical sabbatical in pursuit of her perfect career. She spent a year trying 25 careers before turning 25 through short term work experience, shadowing and just giving things a go. She completed the challenge, and finished all 25 placements before her

In long-term relationships, we often expect our beloved to be both best friend and erotic partner. But as Esther Perel argues, good and committed sex draws on two conflicting needs: our need for security and our need for surprise. So how do you sustain desire? With wit and eloquence, Perel lets us in on the

How to know what you really want, with Luke Burgis Subscribe to Big Think on YouTube ►► https://www.youtube.com/c/bigthink Up next ►► The ugly psychology behind scapegoating | Luke Burgis https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cLa0zqShCcw There are two kinds of desire, thin and thick. Thick desires are like layers of rock that have been built up throughout the course of

The art of argument New videos weekly: https://bigth.ink Join Big Think+ for exclusive video lessons from top thinkers and doers: https://bigthink.com/plus/ ———————————————————————————- Do you really want to win an argument, or do you want to find mutual ground and understanding? Canadian psychologist and author Jordan Peterson feels that in most cases it’s the latter. It

In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently

In a tech-obsessed culture, it can be difficult to build genuine relationships with people, especially in the workplace. Robert Reffkin shares his tips and tricks for establishing authentic connections on the job. The Way We Work is a TED original video series where leaders and thinkers offer practical wisdom and insight into how we can

Sam Harris: Mindfulness is Powerful, But Keep Religion Out of It Watch the newest video from Big Think: https://bigth.ink/NewVideo Join Big Think Edge for exclusive videos: https://bigth.ink/Edge ———————————————————————————- Sam Harris says that stress-reductive benefits of meditation are rather trivial compared to the insights one can discover about the nature of the self. And though such

Si parla di bambini, di adolescenti, di anziani e di adulti ma spesso quelli che rimangono ai margini sono i giovani adulti che sgomitano per cercare il loro spazio nel mondo. È questo lo spazio che vuole riempire Stefania Andreoli con la sua ispirazione e nella sua professione. Stefania graduated from the University of Milan

Is reality real? These neuroscientists don’t think so, with Richard Dawkins, Heather Heying, Donald Hoffman & more Subscribe to Big Think on YouTube ►► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvQECJukTDE2i6aCoMnS-Vg Up next ►► Navigating reality: It’s all about perspective | Daniel Schmachtenberger https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZNcyc_sEtpU Is there an external reality? Is reality objective? Is the information your senses are feeding you an

Afternoon naps are refreshing — but could they be messing up our sleep cycles? Sleep scientist Matt Walker reveals the pros and cons of napping, plus tips on how to get the most out of your next short snooze. Sleep — we spend one-third of our lives doing it, but what exactly do we get

Slavoj Žižek on Synthetic Sex and “Being Yourself” Watch the newest video from Big Think: https://bigth.ink/NewVideo Join Big Think Edge for exclusive videos: https://bigth.ink/Edge ———————————————————————————- Philosopher and social critic Slavoj Žižek dislikes the sense of self-commodification and self-manipulation innate in online dating. People strive for perfection when they set up dating profiles. Žižek believes love

อ.เอกก์ให้ความสำคัญกับการทำงานวิจัยศึกษาพฤติกรรมผู้บริโภคที่เปลี่ยนแปลงไป จากยุคสมัยเดิมธุรกิจเกิดจากการคิดผลิตภัณฑ์ขึ้นมาขายตามใจผู้ผลิต สู่การสร้างผลิตภัณฑ์ตามที่ผู้บริโภคต้องการ หรือเรียกง่าย ๆ ว่า Outside-in อย่างไรก็ดีแม้ว่าการตลาดจะเน้นความเข้าใจผู้บริโภคมาก แต่คุณอาจไม่เคยรู้ว่าหลาย ๆ ครั้ง การตลาดนั้นสามารถเข้าใจผู้บริโภคมากเสียจนนำมาใช้เพื่อปรับเปลี่ยนพฤติกรรมคนได้ เช่น การลดความเบื่อหน่ายของการรอคอย การบรรเทาความทุกข์จากอกหัก การเพิ่มความสุขในทุกโอกาส และการผลักดันตัวเองให้เริ่มต้นสิ่งใหม่ ๆ Our lives are full of memories – some more pleasant than others – but have you wondered why you remember certain events better? In this talk, Dr. Ake discusses how we tend to interpret good and bad

For places that observe daylight saving time, gaining an hour of sleep every November — or losing an hour every March — doesn’t just affect how well-rested (or caffeinated) people are. The effects of the semi-annual time change are far-reaching, drastically changing stroke and car accident rates, stock prices and more! Sleep scientist Matt Walker

Visit http://TED.com to get our entire library of TED Talks, transcripts, translations, personalized talk recommendations and more. Benjamin Zander has two infectious passions: classical music, and helping us all realize our untapped love for it — and by extension, our untapped love for all new possibilities, new experiences, new connections. The TED Talks channel features

Salma Hindy, award-winning Toronto-based engineer-turned-stand-up comedian, explores how people-pleasing has a larger impact in our lives than we think, and how you can learn from it. Using humour and personal anecdotes, she shares her journey of achieving her true potential as an artist by balancing input from others with personal goals and why this complexity

Slavoj Žižek on Political Correctness: Why “Tolerance” Is Patronizing New videos DAILY: https://bigth.ink Join Big Think Edge for exclusive video lessons from top thinkers and doers: https://bigth.ink/Edge ———————————————————————————- Philosopher and cultural critic Slavoj Žižek has a bone to pick with the PC movement. While he doesn’t buy into the right-wing paranoid view that the politically

Many people daydream about traveling the world, but all of them have the same excuse – lack of money. Tomislav, after traveling the world for years with almost no money, shows how it is possible for everyone to do the same, if they really want to. Tomislav Perko, 29, is a travel writer from Croatia.

“People are so afraid of variety that they try to fit everything into a tiny little box with a specific label,” says 16-year-old Rosie King, who is bold, brash and autistic. She wants to know: Why is everyone so worried about being normal? She sounds a clarion call for every kid, parent, teacher and person

NOTE FROM TED: Please do not look to this talk for medical advice. While some viewers might find advice provided in this talk to be helpful as a complementary approach, this speaker makes claims about nutrition and the human microbiome with too much certainty for the current state of research. TEDx events are independently organized

Visit http://TED.com to get our entire library of TED Talks, transcripts, translations, personalized talk recommendations and more. Tim Urban knows that procrastination doesn’t make sense, but he’s never been able to shake his habit of waiting until the last minute to get things done. In this hilarious and insightful talk, Urban takes us on a

Esplorare nuovi sapori e riscoprire ingredienti di cui l’Italia è ricca può salvare il pianeta: perché la soluzione più semplice ed immediata contro i cambiamenti climatici è adottare un’alimentazione vegetale. Carlotta Perego ci accompagna in un viaggio tra la cucina e l’ambiente per tutelare la scomparsa delle foreste, così come per salvare gli animali dalla

Too often, freelancers are told they have to choose between being creative or making money. Financial expert Paco de Leon debunks this thinking — and gives practical advice on how you can set yourself apart and get paid what you deserve. The Way We Work is a TED original video series where leaders and thinkers

The Big Bang explained in under 4 minutes with Michelle Thaller Subscribe to Big Think on YouTube ►► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvQECJukTDE2i6aCoMnS-Vg Up next ►► Michio Kaku: What Put the Bang in the Big Bang? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gCnvuKb0T7E One of the biggest misconceptions in science is that the Big Bang came out of nothing – according to astrophysicist Michelle Thaller,

What charity does to your brain | Your Brain on Money Watch the newest video from Big Think: https://bigth.ink/NewVideo Learn skills from the world’s top minds at Big Think Edge: https://bigth.ink/Edge ———————————————————————————- What happens in your brain when you give time or money? Altruism is often framed as an act performed for the sake of

Take action on climate change. Tune in on Saturday, October 30, 2021 at 12pm ET for the TED Countdown Global Livestream: an empowering virtual event laying out a credible and realistic pathway to a net-zero future. Presented in collaboration with YouTube and COP26. Combining new TED Talks, live performances, short films, expert conversations and more,

What is trauma? The author of “The Body Keeps the Score” explains, with Bessel van der Kolk Subscribe to Big Think on YouTube ►► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvQECJukTDE2i6aCoMnS-Vg Up next ►► How to heal trauma with meaning: A case study in emotional evolution | BJ Miller https://www.youtube.com/c/bigthink/search?query=trauma Contrary to popular belief, trauma is extremely common. We all have

Caffeine wakes you up, and alcohol makes you nod off, right? It’s not that simple. Sleep scientist Matt Walker takes us into the eye-opening ways that these drinks affect the quantity and quality of our sleep. Sleeping with Science, a TED series, uncovers the facts and secrets behind our nightly slumber. Check out more episodes

The communication error we all make, and how it intensifies conflict Watch the newest video from Big Think: https://bigth.ink/NewVideo Join Big Think Edge for exclusive videos: https://bigth.ink/Edge ———————————————————————————- Ever had an argument that never ends? There’s a reason for that. Esther Perel, the Belgian-born psychotherapist and author, posits that in order to be heard correctly

Can lessons from video games change our money habits? Watch the newest video from Big Think: https://bigth.ink/NewVideo Learn skills from the world’s top minds at Big Think Edge: https://bigth.ink/Edge ———————————————————————————- The word is out on gaming—it’s not just something that children do for fun anymore. Games are tools that can be used to teach new

Alfonso Alcántara, psicólogo entusiasta de la ciencia aplicada al mundo profesional con rigor y humor, nos cuenta de forma didáctica y divertida qué es la motivación y cómo desarrollarla en los trabajadores y equipos de cualquier organización con recomendaciones prácticas. Durante 25 años ha sido manager de equipos y directivo de recursos humanos y ha

6 ways to heal trauma without medication, from the author of “The Body Keeps the Score,” Bessel van der Kolk Subscribe to Big Think on YouTube ►► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvQECJukTDE2i6aCoMnS-Vg Up next ►► How to heal trauma with meaning: A case study in emotional evolution | BJ Miller https://youtu.be/hQAqBkKJRbs Conventional psychiatric practices tell us that if we

How to spot high-conflict people before it’s too late New videos DAILY: https://bigth.ink Join Big Think Edge for exclusive video lessons from top thinkers and doers: https://bigth.ink/Edge ———————————————————————————- Here’s a fast fact about high-conflict people: life is better when you avoid them. Bill Eddy, mediation expert and president of the High Conflict Institute, describes them