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Known as the Creative Philosopher, Russya shares how creativity and playfulness can release unexplored potential and provide the doorway to abstract and critical thinking skills. Known as the Creative Philosopher, Russya shares how creativity and playfulness can release unexplored potential and provide the doorway to abstract and critical thinking skills. This talk was given at

Have you ever wondered how long would it take you to change a habit or create a habit? There is a myth and a truth about the researched reality of changing or acquiring a habit. Nwal Hadaki is a fourth-year medical student who is passionate about public speaking and spreading life coach advice to people

The latest research is clear: the state of our attention determines the state of our lives. So how do we harness our attention to focus deeper, get distracted less, and even become more creative? Chris Bailey, author of the recent book Hyperfocus, talks about how our ability to focus is the key to productivity, creativity,

Making a lasting change in our behavior is hard, few of us are successful at it for very long. In this insightful talk Eric describes three techniques you can use to be more successful at making real change in your life. Drawing on his experiences including recovering from heroin addition, he provides practical, down to

“The hardest part of my cancer experience began once the cancer was gone,” says author Suleika Jaouad. In this fierce, funny, wisdom-packed talk, she challenges us to think beyond the divide between “sick” and “well,” asking: How do you begin again and find meaning after life is interrupted? Get TED Talks recommended just for you!

Instead of trying to control the behaviors of individuals with autism to make them indistinguishable from the general public, Amy Laurent, PhD, OTR/L suggests a positive shift in focus that supports the development of their emotional skills. She is joined virtually by her colleagues Michael John Carley, Patti Menzel, Neal Katz, Stephen Shore, Dena Gassner,

A simple experiment to discover what stresses high school students leads to disturbing results that soon become a story on their own. Michaela Horn shares her journey, results, and the alarming turn of events that unfolded. A junior at Wheaton North High School, Michaela Horn is a cultural and philanthropic powerhouse. She plays piano and

This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. The live talks at this TEDxNorrkölping event have “plasticity” in common. Capabilities for problem solving and for learning (or progress) have often been regarded as (inherited) components of the personality. Both Carol s Dweck and Torkel Klingberg have made quite

What we know for certain about the universe—and what we don’t Watch the newest video from Big Think: https://bigth.ink/NewVideo Join Big Think Edge for exclusive videos: https://bigth.ink/Edge ———————————————————————————- If we ever discover the true size of the universe—is it infinite or just too big to measure?—we’ll likely have galaxies to thank. The trillions of massive

After the death of my friend.. I promised myself that his memory would be his and where he arrived.” Marco is someone who criticizes the social reality in a humorous way far from politics and religion, because in the end the social mistake we will all live within our different sects. “All I need is

Alzheimer’s doesn’t have to be your brain’s destiny, says neuroscientist and author of “Still Alice,” Lisa Genova. She shares the latest science investigating the disease — and some promising research on what each of us can do to build an Alzheimer’s-resistant brain. The TED Talks channel features the best talks and performances from the TED

Sam Harris describes the properties of consciousness and how mindfulness practices of all stripes can be used to transcend one’s ego. Watch the newest video from Big Think: https://bigth.ink/NewVideo Join Big Think Edge for exclusive videos: https://bigth.ink/Edge ———————————————————————————- Sam Harris is the author of the New York Times bestsellers, The End of Faith and Letter

Otolaryngology researcher and clinician Dr. Jackie Garnter-Schmidt shares research and findings that show not only the connection between our emotions and our voice, but between our voice and the way that others perceive us. Jackie L. Gartner-Schmidt, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, ASHA Fellow is Co-Director of the University of Pittsburgh Voice Center, Professor of Otolaryngology and Director

Watching the news, it seems like ethnic divides are ever-deepening. But how can we solve these complicated problems when each side lives in fear of the other? The answer is simple, argues Syrian-American poet Amal Kassir – it starts with, “What’s your name?” Amal, a young Muslim-American and native Coloradan, found a platform for her

Roman Mars is obsessed with flags — and after you watch this talk, you might be, too. These ubiquitous symbols of civic pride are often designed, well, pretty terribly. But they don’t have to be. In this surprising and hilarious talk about vexillology — the study of flags — Mars reveals the five basic principles

As he stared at the end of his life when diagnosed with cancer, Jonathan was hit with the fact he was not the man he thought he was – He had become the kind of man he would not want to be near. Two remarkable people appeared and taught him life’s greatest lessons, and in

NOTE FROM TED: Please do not look to this talk for medical advice. While some viewers may find the advice provided in this talk to be helpful as a complementary approach, this talk only represents the speaker’s personal perspective on women’s health. TEDx events are independently organized by volunteers. The guidelines we give TEDx organizers

Can we ever know what’s real? Communication scholar Sean Tiffee examines the relationship between perception and reality and questions the intersection between the two. In this talk, he advises us not to mind the gap, but to mine the gap and become a more loving and empathic person. Sean is a voracious reader and estimates

A few days before she turned 61, writer Anne Lamott decided to write down everything she knew for sure. She dives into the nuances of being a human who lives in a confusing, beautiful, emotional world, offering her characteristic life-affirming wisdom and humor on family, writing, the meaning of God, death and more. The TED

For many years Sergeant Kevin Briggs had a dark, unusual, at times strangely rewarding job: He patrolled the southern end of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge, a popular site for suicide attempts. In a sobering, deeply personal talk Briggs shares stories from those he’s spoken — and listened — to standing on the edge of

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

A difficult childhood and a severe OCD failed to hamper Jay Thadeshwar’s resilience and his will to launch a startup. At TEDxSomaiyaVidyavihar 2018, he delivers a powerful talk about the true horror of living with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and his personal battle with the same, with an aim to help others conquer their demons. Jay

http://www.ted.com “Is it okay if I totally trash your office?” It’s a question Elyn Saks once asked her doctor, and it wasn’t a joke. A legal scholar, in 2007 Saks came forward with her own story of schizophrenia, controlled by drugs and therapy but ever-present. In this powerful talk, she asks us to see people

Is the universe a hologram? The strange physics of black holes New videos DAILY: https://bigth.ink Join Big Think Edge for exclusive video lessons from top thinkers and doers: https://bigth.ink/Edge ———————————————————————————- Since energy cannot be destroyed, only transformed, some argue that information — arguably a form of energy — cannot be destroyed either. So then, what

Do you want to make a difference in your life? In your organization? In the world? Working Out Loud can help you. Powered by peer support circles spreading the practice across companies and countries, Working Out Loud is now a growing movement. In this talk, John Stepper describes how you can start, so you can

What Psychological Traits Does the Con Artist Look for in Victims? Watch the newest video from Big Think: https://bigth.ink/NewVideo Join Big Think Edge for exclusive videos: https://bigth.ink/Edge ———————————————————————————- The history of the term “con artist” illuminates some essential traits of this lamentable profession. Maria Konnikova explains that the first con artist was a Manhattan watch

In this talk, Laura offers us a window into the cumulative toll that can occur when we are exposed to the suffering, hardship, crisis or trauma of humans, other living beings, or the planet itself. Held within a larger context of systematic oppression and liberation theory, we’ll dive into what gets hard and how to

While not everyone has a diagnosed mental illness, every person has their own mental health with unique needs and challenges. It is time that we extend the same empathy and aid to mental health as we do to physical health. One of the best ways to end the stigma surrounding mental health is by spreading

3 brain hacks to control your Amazon addiction 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 ———————————————————————————- “From the evolutionary perspective, the human brain evolved to feel first and think later,” says neuroscientist and marketing consultant Terry Wu. The part of our brain

Sergio es un enamorado de la naturaleza. Como biólogo, periodista e investigador de política ambiental, nos viene a hacer reflexionar sobre los principales problemas medioambientales. ¿Quiénes son responsables? ¿Cómo ha avanzado la crisis ecológica en las últimas décadas? ¿Qué podemos hacer para cambiar esta realidad? Experto en lo que ama, fue galardonado por su cobertura