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Half our day is spent not living in the moment. Here’s how to change that. Subscribe to Big Think on YouTube ► https://www.youtube.com/c/bigthink Up Next ► Don’t chase happiness. Become antifragile. https://youtu.be/e-or_D-qNqM Your inner voice isn’t always very nice or helpful. When we turn our attention inward, we tend to focus on problems rather than

Each time we achieve success, we also envision and hunger for a potential that we never knew existed. It’s amazing, it’s exciting, it’s energizing; it’s wonderful. But it’s also anxiety-provoking, identity-shaking, and exhausting; it’s hell. Based on a two decade career in executive search interviewing thousands of the most successful people in the world, Laura

After more than two decades as an anchor for ABC News, an on-air panic attack sent Dan Harris’s life in a new direction: he became a dedicated meditator and, to some, even a guru. But then an anonymous survey of his family, friends and colleagues turned up some brutal feedback — he was still kind

New videos DAILY: https://bigth.ink Join Big Think Edge for exclusive video lessons from top thinkers and doers: https://bigth.ink/Edge ———————————————————————————- We’re entering the fourth wave of the Industrial Revolution, says Genevieve Bell, cultural anthropologist and fellow at Intel. You can chart humanity’s progress through four disruptive stages: Steam engine, electricity, computers, and now AI.AI is already

Catherine Price believes that, far from being frivolous, fun is a critical component of a fulfilling, healthy life — and she has a plan for how we can have more of it. Watch her full TED Talk: https://youtu.be/iMBJrvEwv8s

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Dean, an award winning designer and CEO of a 3D printing company, found his path through the inspiration of an education system that extends beyond the mainstream. Dean explains his good fortune and explains the implications his new journey has on the circular economy. Dean Kauffmann is a Luxembourgish entrepreneur and designer who focuses on

Where do atoms come from? Billions of years of cosmic fireworks Watch the newest video from Big Think: https://bigth.ink/NewVideo Join Big Think Edge for exclusive videos: https://bigth.ink/Edge ———————————————————————————- Michelle Thaller’s “absolute favorite fact in the universe” is that we are made of dead stars. The Big Bang, when it went off, produced basically three elements:

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,

Writer Andrew Solomon shares his years-long experiences with depression, and a subsequent globally scaled project to interview others with depression — only to discover that the more he talked, the more people wanted to tell their own stories. Watch the full talk here: https://youtu.be/dBYUn-FEscc #shorts #tedx #ted #depression #mentalhealth #health #worldmentalhealthday #stories

The Psychopath Next Door Watch the newest video from Big Think: https://bigth.ink/NewVideo Join Big Think Edge for exclusive videos: https://bigth.ink/Edge ———————————————————————————- Every day you’re likely to meet a psychopath. Dr. James Fallon of UC Irvine explains what a psychopath is, how they work, and what they want from you — and he ought to know

New videos DAILY: https://bigth.ink Join Big Think Edge for exclusive video lessons from top thinkers and doers: https://bigth.ink/Edge ———————————————————————————- It’s easy to stumble down a rabbit hole when we consider the action beneficial like checking emails, stock prices, or sports scores.However, if these seemingly beneficial actions take the place of something else we intended to

According to Kiki Ayers there are key traits natural born entrepreneurs have stemming from an early age. Speaking from her own experience of working a 9-5 to her journey to entrepreneurship, Ayers makes the case that being an entrepreneur isn’t something that be taught. Though there are skill sets you can learn through workshops, speaking

Carving a niche for himself in the television industry, Pearl V Puri has established himself as one of the most successful and popular actors. He is a heartthrob of the television industry and is known for his roles in daily soaps like Phir Bhi Na Maane…Badtameez Dil, Naagin 3, Bepanah Pyaar, Nagarjuna – Ek Yodhaa,

In her TEDxBarnardCollege talk, Barbara Corcoran kicks off the day with her personal, first hand experience of embracing failure and re-imagining what it has meant for her own path to success. Barbara Corcoran’s credentials include straight D’s in high school and college and twenty jobs by the time she turned twenty-three. It was her next

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

“Because first impressions last” – The majority of first impressions are based on how we look – not what we say. Our non-verbal cues say more about us than any of our words ever will. And it goes way beyond skin deep. Everything about us speaks, from the clothes we wear to the cars we

Kirk Sorensen stumbled across thorium while doing research on how to power a lunar community. Thorium is a cleaner, safer, and more abundant nuclear fuel—one that Kirk believes will revolutionize how we produce our energy. Kirk Sorensen began his work with thorium while working as an aerospace engineer at NASA. In 2010, he left NASA

April Mason being a serial entrepreneur and author knows a thing or two about living the life that you want. In this talk Mason details how we can change our life by making what she has coined a ‘Identity Switch’. This talk was curated by Jercori Freeman. You can find April Mason on Instagram @MsAprilMason

In life’s toughest moments, how do you go on living? Kate Bowler has been exploring this question ever since she was diagnosed with stage IV cancer at age 35. In a profound, heartbreaking and unexpectedly funny talk, she offers some answers — challenging the idea that “everything happens for a reason” and sharing hard-won wisdom

Have you had your daily dose of fun? It’s not just enjoyable, it’s also essential for your health and happiness, says science journalist Catherine Price. She proposes a new definition of fun — what she calls “true fun” — and shares easy, evidence-backed ways to weave playfulness, flow and connection into your everyday life. If

As a young girl, photojournalist Kitra Cahana dreamed about running away from home to live freely on the road. Now as an adult and self-proclaimed vagabond, she follows modern nomads into their homes — boxcars, bus stops, parking lots, rest stop bathrooms — giving a glimpse into a culture on the margins. TEDTalks is a

http://www.ted.com 2012 may be the year of 3D printing, when this three-decade-old technology finally becomes accessible and even commonplace. Lisa Harouni gives a useful introduction to this fascinating way of making things — including intricate objects once impossible to create. TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED

Take action on climate change at http://countdown.ted.com. A brief answer to one of the key questions about climate change: Why is 1.5 degrees such a big deal? (Written by Myles Allen, David Biello and George Zaidan) This animation was part of the Countdown Global Launch on 10.10.2020. (Watch the full event: https://youtu.be/5dVcn8NjbwY.) Countdown is TED’s

What does it take to build a legacy? Hip-hop artist Cordae tells how he went from mixtape-dropping high school kid to Grammy-nominated music star whose “Hi Level” mindset helps him achieve his dreams. If you love watching TED Talks like this one, become a TED Member to support our mission of spreading ideas: http://ted.com/membership Follow

Take action on climate change at http://countdown.ted.com. A brief answer to one of the key questions about climate change: Where does all the carbon we release go? (Written by Myles Allen, David Biello and George Zaidan) This animation was part of the Countdown Global Launch on 10.10.2020. (Watch the full event: https://youtu.be/5dVcn8NjbwY.) Countdown is TED’s

Faith Jegede tells the moving and funny story of growing up with her two brothers, both autistic — and both extraordinary. In this talk from the TED Talent Search, she reminds us to pursue a life beyond what is normal. Visit http://TED.com to get our entire library of TED Talks, transcripts, translations, personalized talk recommendations

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Negotiation Technique: Understand Our Perceptions of Gains and Losses New videos DAILY: https://bigth.ink Join Big Think Edge for exclusive video lessons from top thinkers and doers: https://bigth.ink/Edge ———————————————————————————- We assume that getting a “yes” from the other side is the goal of any negotiation, but former lead FBI negotiator Chris Voss says knowing how to

Hey Bill Nye, Which Extinct Animal Would You Like to See Alive Again?’ #TuesdaysWithBill Watch the newest video from Big Think: https://bigth.ink/NewVideo Join Big Think Edge for exclusive videos: https://bigth.ink/Edge ———————————————————————————- Given all the animals that have gone extinct during Earth’s 4.5 billion year history, Bill Nye would venture back to the 1700s to revive

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Stressed? Use This Breathing Technique to Improve Your Attention and Memory, New videos DAILY: https://bigth.ink Join Big Think Edge for exclusive video lessons from top thinkers and doers: https://bigth.ink/Edge ———————————————————————————- Your state of mind affects how you breathe, and how you breathe determines your emotional state. Here is a breathing technique to restore calmness, concentration,

Universal basic income: The plan to give $12,000 to every American adult New videos DAILY: https://bigth.ink Join Big Think Edge for exclusive video lessons from top thinkers and doers: https://bigth.ink/Edge ———————————————————————————- The Freedom Dividend is a universal basic income proposal initiated by 2020 presidential candidate Andrew Yang. Yang’s plan would give $1,000 a month, or

Unhappiness is a Habit you Can Learn to Break Watch the newest video from Big Think: https://bigth.ink/NewVideo Join Big Think Edge for exclusive videos: https://bigth.ink/Edge ———————————————————————————- Habits play a major role in determining our levels of happiness, explains best-selling author Gretchen Rubin. Even when we know what it takes to be happy, we sometimes falter

3 Brain Tricks That Will Help You Make Better Decisions Watch the newest video from Big Think: https://bigth.ink/NewVideo Join Big Think Edge for exclusive videos: https://bigth.ink/Edge ———————————————————————————- Pop quiz, hot shot! What do cows drink? If you’re like the vast majority of people, you probably just had the word “milk” flash in your brain. That’s

“Collective Illusions”: Why false consensus in society is so dangerous, with Todd Rose Subscribe to Big Think on YouTube ►►https://www.youtube.com/c/bigthink Up next ►► Sam Harris: The self is an illusion https://youtu.be/fajfkO_X0l0 In a perfect world, the relationship between private opinion and public opinion would be basically like a mirror. At its best, the public opinion

What does it look like when someone in Sweden brushes their teeth or when someone in Rwanda makes their bed? Anna Rosling Rönnlund wants all of us to find out, so she sent photographers to 264 homes in 50 countries (and counting!) to document the stoves, bed, toilets, toys and more in households from every

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 Big Think on YouTube ► https://www.youtube.com/c/bigthink Up Next ► What science can’t answer, according to physicist Jim Al-Khalili https://youtu.be/yeRmGUAkRRY Dr. Frank Wilczek is the newly announced recipient of the

Elin Kjos is a sport’s trainer who was diagnosed with incurable lung cancer two years ago. She was given less than a year to live and has yet defeated all odds. Everyday, she shares her journey with her hundreds of thousands of followers on Instagram. Today, she will talk about how her cancer diagnosis changed

Michio Kaku predicts asteroid mining will happen sooner than you think New videos DAILY: https://bigth.ink Join Big Think Edge for exclusive video lessons from top thinkers and doers: https://bigth.ink/Edge ———————————————————————————- Good news! We’re on the precipice of the next great gold rush… but it won’t be in the hills of California. Or anywhere on this

Visit http://TED.com to get our entire library of TED Talks, transcripts, translations, personalized talk recommendations and more. Leaving a high-flying job in consulting, Angela Lee Duckworth took a job teaching math to seventh graders in a New York public school. She quickly realized that IQ wasn’t the only thing separating the successful students from those

When your job hinges on how well you talk to people, you learn a lot about how to have great conversations – and most of us don’t converse very well. A great conversation requires a balance between talking and listening. This balance is important because bad communication leads to bad relationships, at home, at work,

Hack Your Brain’s Default Mode with Meditation Watch the newest video from Big Think: https://bigth.ink/NewVideo Join Big Think+ for exclusive videos: https://bigthink.com/plus/ ———————————————————————————- Dan Harris was named co-anchor of ABC News’ weekend edition of “Good Morning America” in October 2010. He is also a correspondent for ABC News’ broadcasts and platforms including “World News with