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“How I reversed my unhappiness,” with Tal Ben-Shahar 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 We were told from a very young age, whether explicitly or implicitly, that happiness stems from success. It’s all about the attainment of the next goal. And yet, more often

Humility, transparency and urgency are the keys to successfully steering an organization — big or small — through the challenges that come your way. Leadership expert Amy C. Edmondson provides clear advice and examples to help any leader rise to the occasion. The Way We Work is a TED original video series where leaders and

If you look like me, you’re used to colorism, says Stanford Graduate Business School student Chika Okoro. She calls the phenomenon known as colorism – discrimination against those with a darker skin tone — “both as sinister and as subtle as racism.” In a world where light skin, light eyes and long “real” hair are

How do you help kids traumatized by violence? with Bessel van der Kolk Subscribe to Big Think on YouTube ►► https://www.youtube.com/c/bigthink Up next ►► 6 ways to heal trauma without medication, from the author of “The Body Keeps the Score” https://youtu.be/ZoZT8-HqI64 People usually think about the military when they talk about trauma. But for every

Raymond Wang is only 17 years old, but he’s already helping to build a healthier future. Using fluid dynamics, he created computational simulations of how air moves on airplanes, and what he found is disturbing — when a person sneezes on a plane, the airflow actually helps to spread pathogens to other passengers. Wang shares

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http://www.ted.com Using wikis and digital fabrication tools, TED Fellow Marcin Jakubowski is open-sourcing the blueprints for 50 farm machines, allowing anyone to build their own tractor or harvester from scratch. And that’s only the first step in a project to write an instruction set for an entire self-sustaining village (starting cost: $10,000).

At just eight years old, Jim Enderle witnessed racial violence at a peaceful demonstration organized by associates of the civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr. Enderle shares this recollection, along with other incidents when his worldview was challenged by the action of those around him and his own inaction. During this powerful talk, Enderle

Why are so many objects in space shaped like discs? New videos DAILY: https://bigth.ink Join Big Think Edge for exclusive video lessons from top thinkers and doers: https://bigth.ink/Edge ———————————————————————————- Spinning discs are everywhere – just look at our solar system, the rings of Saturn, and all the spiral galaxies in the universe. Spinning discs are

What were the most influential ideas of 2015? Watch our 8-minute highlight reel of the Year in Ideas. Explore an interactive playlist of the TED Talks of the year at http://yearinideas.ted.com/2015/

Never miss a talk! SUBSCRIBE to the TEDx channel: http://bit.ly/1FAg8hB Josh Kaufman is the author of the #1 international bestseller, ‘The Personal MBA: Master the Art of Business’, as well as the upcoming book ‘The First 20 Hours: Mastering the Toughest Part of Learning Anything.’ Josh specializes in teaching people from all walks of life

Brain Training to Beat Procrastination with the World’s Easiest Learning Technique Watch the newest video from Big Think: https://bigth.ink/NewVideo Join Big Think Edge for exclusive videos: https://bigth.ink/Edge ———————————————————————————- This 25-minute learning technique is one of the simplest in the world. It’s also one of the most effective, says professor of engineering Barbara Oakley.Learning is not

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

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Michio Kaku: Why Einstein Gets the Last Laugh New videos DAILY: https://bigth.ink/youtube Join Big Think Edge for exclusive videos: https://bigth.ink/Edge ———————— The physicist scoffed at the idea of quantum entanglement, calling it “spooky action at a distance. And while it has in fact been proven to exist, this entanglement can’t be used to transmit any

As a world leader in managing the care of very sick people, Ken Hillman’s breakthrough methods of treating critically ill patients have become the gold standard in Australia, the U.S. and Europe. His job is about keeping people alive, but he asks us to question whether that’s always a good thing. Ken Hillman is Professor

Are You Dating a Psychopath? Watch the newest video from Big Think: https://bigth.ink/NewVideo Join Big Think Edge for exclusive videos: https://bigth.ink/Edge ———————————————————————————- If you’re worried about the fact that you’re in a relationship with a psychopath, what can you do about that? What might be some certain things to look out for? ———————————————————————————- KEVIN DUTTON:

Can you cram for a test while you sleep? Neuroscientist Greg Gage and his colleagues attempt to enhance memory by running experiments on subjects while they sleep. You’ll be surprised by the results. On DIY Neuroscience, a TED original series, watch cutting-edge neuroscience experiments on a shoestring budget. Check out more here: https://go.ted.com/diyneuroscience Subscribe to

Why do some gatherings take off and others don’t? Author Priya Parker shares three easy steps to turn your parties, dinners, meetings and holidays into meaningful, transformative gatherings. Get TED Talks recommended just for you! Learn more at https://www.ted.com/signup. The TED Talks channel features the best talks and performances from the TED Conference, where the

Mutation is popular culture is deemed as a disease for humanity. From the X-MEN to real life examples, Dr. Katsanis draws a line and explains the future of genetics, diseases, and the evolution of humanity. Dr. Katsanis is the Director of the Centre for Human Disease Modeling, Professor of Cell Biology and Distinguished Professor of

Brain Bias: Why You Shouldn’t Emulate Geniuses and Their Rigid Thinking Processes Watch the newest video from Big Think: https://bigth.ink/NewVideo Join Big Think Edge for exclusive videos: https://bigth.ink/Edge ———————————————————————————- How do you get out of a mental feedback loop? The smartest people—call them geniuses or what you will—tend to shut down outside voices and tend

Island and coastal nations need to protect their waters to keep the oceans healthy. But they often have lots of debt and aren’t able to prioritize ocean conservation over other needs. The team at The Nature Conservancy sees a way to solve both problems at once: restructuring a nation’s debt in exchange for its government’s

Have you ever felt under stress or isolated? The recent pandemic has led many to lose their sense of control. What can you do to guide yourself back on track? Billy Cleary, a clinical director at TELL Japan, speaks about the importance of connecting yourself and others through his own personal experiences. Is knowing about

There are 2 types of god. Only one is within the boundary of science. New videos DAILY: https://bigth.ink Join Big Think Edge for exclusive video lessons from top thinkers and doers: https://bigth.ink/Edge ———————————————————————————- Science is about natural law, while religion is about ethics. As long as you keep these two separate, Kaku says, there’s no

The idea of “home” is changing for many people. With vast numbers of migrants moving by choice or force, how do we know where we belong? Kate is a 10th grade student at the International School of Prague. She has family roots in the US, has lived in various parts of the world, and identifies

The Psychology of Happiness and Feedback New videos DAILY: https://bigth.ink Join Big Think Edge for exclusive video lessons from top thinkers and doers: https://bigth.ink/Edge ———————————————————————————- Sheila Heen, a Partner at Triad Consulting Group and a lecturer on Law at Harvard Law School, explains the psychology behind feedback and criticism. Heen is co-author of “Thanks for

Everyone’s talking about the “Internet of Things,” but what exactly does that mean for our future? In this thoughtful talk, economist Marco Annunziata looks at how technology is transforming the industrial sector, creating machines that can see, feel, sense and react — so they can be operated far more efficiently. Think: airplane parts that send

Rapid spending on energy transition will hurt the most vulnerable and widen income disparities both within the US and internationally, unless solidarity is consciously addressed in net zero roadmaps. This talk suggests three paths to accomplish better solidarity, enhancing the likely success of any energy transition plan. Todd Dittmann joined Angelo Gordon in 2013 to

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