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The founder of National Day Calendar talks about the importance of celebration and it’s impact on the people around you. As host of the talk show, the Tech Ranch, the “Guru Of Geek” Marlo Anderson has the privilege of interviewing many people who lead the world in innovation. This first-hand knowledge gives Marlo a unique

America Ferrera believes stories have the power to make people better. She uses her voice to speak up for more humanity and justice in the world. Watch her full TED Talk: https://youtu.be/RjquHTj4HlY

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Jak se vyrovanat s tím, že jsme jiní, odjinud, či máme nějakou zvláštnost? Možná, že jediný spolehlivý prostředek na tyto problémy je začít si z nich dělat legraci. Tigran Hovakimyan pochází z Arménie a mluví plynule čtyřmi jazyky. Po středni škole vyzkoušel mnoho zaměstnání, byl například učitelem ve školce, barmanem, krupiérem, administrátorem na Malajském velvyslanectví,

Visit http://TED.com to get our entire library of TED Talks, transcripts, translations, personalized talk recommendations and more. Health care workers are under more stress than ever before. How can they protect their mental health while handling new and complex pressures? TED Fellow Laurel Braitman shows how writing and sharing personal stories helps physicians, nurses, medical

Humans won’t survive if we stay on Earth. Michio Kaku explains. Subscribe to Big Think on YouTube ► https://www.youtube.com/c/bigthink Up Next ► Michio Kaku: 3 mind-blowing predictions about the future https://youtu.be/tuVuxKTJeBI On Earth, extinction is the norm: 99.9% of species eventually go extinct. Even worse, the laws of physics have destined our planet for destruction.

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Why Americans don’t trust each other, with Todd Rose Subscribe to Big Think on YouTube ►► https://www.youtube.com/c/bigthink Up next ►► “Collective Illusions”: Why false consensus in society is so dangerous https://youtu.be/mdV9kXzvWFc Should we trust people to make choices for themselves, or control those choices for them? As a free people in a free society, it

In this talk, Vardy attempts to define regret, outline the steps in overcoming it, and express his thoughts on how to apprehend rewarding experiences one might otherwise rebuff. Cooper Vardy was born and raised near New York City, in a shoreline Connecticut town in the Northeastern United States. He lived in North Africa for two

Why can’t two slices of pizza be used as a slide clicker? Why shouldn’t you make music with ketchup? In this charming talk, inventor Jay Silver talks about the urge to play with the world around you. He shares some of his messiest inventions, and demos MaKey MaKey, a kit for hacking everyday objects. TEDTalks

This interview is an episode from The Well, our new publication about ideas that inspire a life well-lived, created with the John Templeton Foundation. Subscribe to The Well on YouTube ► https://bit.ly/thewell-youtube Watch Jim Al-Khalili ‘s next interview ► What if quantum physics could eradicate illness? https://youtu.be/gElOu6WzgiU Is our experience of time different from how

Why do we still need libraries in the age of digital, real-time information? In this emotional talk, Pam Sandlian Smith shows how she works to use the library as a hub for community-based knowledge creation and discourse. In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people

We know how long it takes to heal from broken bones, injuries and ailments, but what about a broken heart? The answer, like relationships, is a little complicated. In this episode of Am I Normal?, Mona investigates different strategies for falling out of love with the help of a couples therapist, and unveils the research

Bryan Cranston to non-voters: Don’t let cynicism get in the way of your voice New videos DAILY: https://bigth.ink Join Big Think Edge for exclusive video lessons from top thinkers and doers: https://bigth.ink/Edge ———————————————————————————- Subscribe to Big Think Edge and gain essential confidence in yourself and your career choice.Learn from actor Bryan Cranston how to bring

Eric is a graduate of Spokane Community College and Eastern Washington University, where he currently conducts dopamine research in the neuroscience lab. He turned down a coveted spot in dental school to further his research on learning and will continue in a neuroscience PhD program. Before becoming a professional student, Eric traveled with a rock

“You can’t just flip a switch when you step into the office and turn your emotions off. Feeling feelings is part of being human,” says author and illustrator Liz Fosslien. She shares why selective vulnerability is the key to bringing your authentic self to work. The Way We Work is a TED original video series

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Can the heart regenerate new heart cells? Biomedical Scientist Georgina Ellison-Hughes, says that it can, but its regenerative ability declines with age and disease. She offers a personal touch to her journey of discovering the regenerative potential of the adult heart and describes the use of senolytics to rejuvenate heart repair and regeneration, enabling people

In this short, provocative talk, architect Alison Killing looks at buildings where death and dying happen — cemeteries, hospitals, homes. The way we die is changing, and the way we build for dying … well, maybe that should too. It’s a surprisingly fascinating look at a hidden aspect of our cities, and our lives. TEDTalks

Economist Tyler Cowen confirms there are good reasons to be crypto-skeptical. Subscribe to Big Think on YouTube ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvQECJukTDE2i6aCoMnS-Vg?sub_confirmation=1 Watch our playlist Bitcoin: Cryptocurrency bubble or revolution? ► https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5uULy4b0kV6X7mByZNf1O5as0bgYmP2h Cryptocurrency is truly a new idea, and it’s rare for society to encounter fundamentally new ideas. Cryptocurrency is well positioned to serve a crucial financial and

This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. Kevin Surace materfully delivers his view on the new coming renaissance where automation helps us in many aspects of our lives. He says: “Humans can choose to invent, contribute, execute and master many fields. All in one lifetime. Or Not”

How do you build a product people really want? Allow consumers to be a part of the process. “Empathy for what your customers want is probably the biggest leading indicator of business success,” says designer Tom Hulme. In this short talk, Hulme lays out three insightful examples of the intersection of design and user experience,

How to detect baloney the Carl Sagan way Watch the newest video from Big Think: https://bigth.ink/NewVideo Join Big Think Edge for exclusive videos: https://bigth.ink/Edge ———————————————————————————- In 1995, just a few months before his death, astrophysicist Carl Sagan published The Demon-Haunted World: Science as a Candle in the Dark. In that book, he wrote a chapter

Why are trauma survivors happier, on average, than lottery winners? During her recovery from a devastating accident, Lindsey Roy developed ideas and ways of coping that suggest an answer to that question. Learn about her specific methods for overcoming the brain’s natural negativity bias, letting go of past expectations, and connecting to a deeper self

This interview is an episode from The Well, our new publication about ideas that inspire a life well-lived, created with the John Templeton Foundation. Subscribe to The Well on YouTube ► https://bit.ly/thewell-youtube Watch Jim Al-Khalili’s next interview ► Einstein’s beef with quantum physics, explained https://youtu.be/9eSYG-MjHaE With so much chaos in the world, it is tempting

http://www.ted.com Does science ruin the magic of life? In this grumpy but charming monologue, Robin Ince makes the argument against. The more we learn about the astonishing behavior of the universe — the more we stand in awe. TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED Conference, where

Patrick Schwerdtfeger is a leading authority on self-employment and the author of the award-winning book, Marketing Shortcuts for the Self-Employed (2011, Wiley). He is a regular speaker for Bloomberg TV and has spoken about business trends, modern entrepreneurship and the social media revolution at conferences and business events around the world. Patrick’s past books include

This interview is an episode from The Well, our new publication about ideas that inspire a life well-lived, created with the John Templeton Foundation. Subscribe to The Well on YouTube ► https://bit.ly/thewell-youtube Watch Wendy Wood’s next interview ► How do elite performers automate their habits? https://youtu.be/6AaAOQTOvtc A lot of the things that we do are

Almost 90 percent of our lives take place indoors — and the buildings we spend most of that time in emit 40 percent of global greenhouse gases. Rethinking how to share, occupy and run the spaces we inhabit, chief sustainability officer at Johnson Controls Katie McGinty walks us through smart, efficient and eco-friendly ways to

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Too much screen time, too many video calls and too few boundaries make working from home hard for all of us. Podcast host and writer Morra Aarons-Mele shares honest advice on what you can learn from the introverts in your life about protecting your energy and your limits. The Way We Work is a TED

Ben discuses the UFO highway located at the 37th Parallel, and the strange phenomenon of cattle mutilations. Ben Mezrich is the author of 18 books including Bringing Down The House that was made into the movie 21, and Accidental Billionaires that was made into the movie The Social Network. This talk was given at a

Paolo Bonolis is one of Italy’s most known television hosts and authors. Through the short story “Answer” by Fredric Brown he explains the relation between technology and God. What they have in common is the capacity to go beyond time and space limits. There’s no beauty in discovery anymore because everything is now available thanks

This interview is an episode from The Well, our new publication about ideas that inspire a life well-lived, created with the John Templeton Foundation. Subscribe to The Well on YouTube ► https://bit.ly/thewell-youtube Up Next ► Why you should want to suffer — just a little bit https://youtu.be/24g8IzFCOMM We have a biological impulse to produce and

Watch the full talk: http://tedtalks.social/champion A clip from Rita Pierson’s TED Talk “Every kid needs a champion” from TED Talks Education 2013 Rita Pierson, a teacher for 40 years, once heard a colleague say, “They don’t pay me to like the kids.” Her response: “Kids don’t learn from people they don’t like.'” A rousing call

James Beacham looks for answers to the most important open questions of physics using the biggest science experiment ever mounted, CERN’s Large Hadron Collider. In this fun and accessible talk about how science happens, Beacham takes us on a journey through extra-spatial dimensions in search of undiscovered fundamental particles (and an explanation for the mysteries

Small stories about social problems in rural communities are as important as the big stories. With the advent of the new media, which gave birth to citizen journalism, citizen journalists and netizens, we can all be a part of spotlighting issues in our communities and driving actions. There is so much that social media users

Henry Rollins: Letter to a Young American (Part 1) New videos DAILY: https://bigth.ink/youtube Join Big Think Edge for exclusive videos: https://bigth.ink/Edge ———————————————————————————- Henry Rollins’ advice on discipline, self-reliance, and overcoming obstacles. ———————————————————————————- HENRY ROLLINS: Henry Rollins is an American singer-songwriter, spoken word artist, writer, comedian,publisher, actor, and radio DJ. After performing for the short-lived Washington

Take action on climate change at http://countdown.ted.com. “Nature reveals itself to us in unique ways, if we stop and look at the world through a window of time,” says photographer Stephen Wilkes. Using a special photographic technique that reveals how a scene changes from day to night in a single image, Wilkes exposes the Earth’s

What are the personal characteristics that connect great leaders throughout history? Dr. Gary Bertoline has identified the 5 attributes of authentic leadership and teaches us how to identify effective leaders, and even how we can become leaders in our own communities! Dr. Bertoline is Dean of the College of Technology, a Distinguished Professor in the

This interview is an episode from The Well, our new publication about ideas that inspire a life well-lived, created with the John Templeton Foundation. Subscribe to The Well on YouTube ► https://bit.ly/thewell-youtube Watch Kathryn Paige Harden’s next interview ► Schools ignore genetics—and that’s actually a bad thing https://youtu.be/-xavEnSBeio The relationship between genetics and the environment

One of the best things that you can do to boost your immune system is head to bed, says sleep scientist Matt Walker. It can even make your flu shot more effective! Sleeping with Science, a TED series, uncovers the facts and secrets behind our nightly slumber. Check out more episodes on TED.com: https://go.ted.com/sleepingwithscience

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Financial expert Paula Pant explains how you can afford anything, but not everything. Subscribe to Big Think on YouTube ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvQECJukTDE2i6aCoMnS-Vg?sub_confirmation=1 Up next, William Ackman: Everything you need to know about finance and investing in under an hour ► https://youtu.be/WEDIj9JBTC8 It’s oh-so-easy to look at shiny, quickly rewarding options for your money as a ticket

When it comes to talking about money with your significant other, most of us … just don’t. But the fact is, if you share a life, you need to discuss your finances now, says behavioral scientist Wendy De La Rosa. She explains why and shares 3 tips to get you started. Managing your money can