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What reality are you creating for yourself? (11:37)
What reality are you creating for yourself? (11:37)
Reality isn't something you perceive; it's something you create in your mind. Isaac Lidsky learned this profound lesson firsthand, when unexpected life circumstances yielded valuable insights. In this introspective, personal talk, he challenges us to let go of excuses, assumptions and fears, and accept the awesome responsibility of being the creators of our own reality.
An ER doctor on Triaging your "Crazy Busy" life. (11:43)
An ER doctor on Triaging your "Crazy Busy" life. (11:43)
ER doctor Darria Long shares a straightforward framework to help you take back control and feel less overwhelmed when life starts to get "crazy busy."
Why communication goes wrong...and how to fix it | Tim Pollard (17:47)
Why communication goes wrong...and how to fix it | Tim Pollard (17:47)
Most people understand that communication is a vitally important skill in life and business...and yet most people still struggle to communicate effectively.
Two questions to uncover your passion... (10:58)
Two questions to uncover your passion... (10:58)
What's your passion? Social entrepreneur Noeline Kirabo reflects on her work helping out-of-school young people in Uganda turn their passions into profitable businesses -- and shares the two questions you can ask yourself to begin doing the same.
Don't Find a Job, Find a Mission-Celeste Headlee (16:37)
Don't Find a Job, Find a Mission-Celeste Headlee (16:37)
Celeste Headlee sees finding a career which will truly inspire you is much like dating - it takes time and lots of experiments. And the ideal job is no more realistic than the dream man or woman.
Solution to the Great Pacific Garbage Patch (11:21)
Solution to the Great Pacific Garbage Patch (11:21)
Speaking on his concept called Marine Litter Extraction, Boyan Slat proposes a radical clean-up solution, for which he won the Best Technical Design award 2012 at the TU Delft.
How we will rid the oceans of plastic - Boyan Slat (30:08)
How we will rid the oceans of plastic - Boyan Slat (30:08)
On May 11th 2017, Boyan Slat, Founder and CEO of The Ocean Cleanup, the Dutch foundation developing advanced technologies to rid the oceans of plastic, announced a design breakthrough allowing for the cleanup of half the Great Pacific Garbage Patch in just 5 years. The main idea behind The Ocean Cleanup is to let the ocean currents do the work.
The Disarming Case to Act Right Now on Climate Change (11:03)
The Disarming Case to Act Right Now on Climate Change (11:03)
In this passionate call to action, 16-year-old climate activist Greta Thunberg explains why, in August 2018, she walked out of school and organized a strike to raise awareness of global warming, protesting outside the Swedish parliament and grabbing the world's attention. "The climate crisis has already been solved. We already have all the facts and solutions," Thunberg says. "All we have to do is to wake up and change."
The critical importance of friends on your happiness | Mike Duffy | TEDxBerkeley (9:45)
The critical importance of friends on your happiness | Mike Duffy | TEDxBerkeley (9:45)
What makes us happy and what can increase our happiness? Mike Duffy has researched happiness for over 30 years in an attempt to provide answers.
Hackschooling makes me happy (11:14)
Hackschooling makes me happy (11:14)
When 13 year-old Logan LaPlante grows up, he wants to be happy and healthy. He discusses how hacking his education is helping him achieve this goal.
What if Schools Taught us How to Learn (14:34)
What if Schools Taught us How to Learn (14:34)
Why is it that schools teach us WHAT we need to learn, without ever teaching us HOW? Memory and Speed Reading expert Jonathan Levi takes us through his personal journey from a failing student to a SuperLearner in this provocative and inspiring talk.
Go ahead, make up new words! (6:52)
Go ahead, make up new words! (6:52)
In this fun, short talk from TEDYouth, lexicographer Erin McKean encourages-nay, chearleads- her audience to create new words when the existing ones won't quite do. She lists out 6 ways to make new words in English, from compounding to "verbing", in order to make language better at expressing what we mean, and to create more ways for us to understand one another.
Your body language may shape who you are (20.54)
Your body language may shape who you are (20.54)
Body language affects how others see us, but it may also change how we see ourselves. Social psychologist Amy Cuddy argues that "power posing"--standing in a posture of confidence even when we don't feel confident--can boost feelings of confidence, and might have an impact on our chances for success.
This is what it's really like to live with ADHD (17:12)
This is what it's really like to live with ADHD (17:12)
At 32, Jessica McCabe's ADHD brought her to the darkest point of her life thus far. At 34, she was thriving both personally and professionally, producing a successful Youtube channel about living with ADHD. In this deeply personal talk, Jessica describes how she turned things around through community and education.
ADHD As A Difference In Cognition, Not A Disorder (13:36)
ADHD As A Difference In Cognition, Not A Disorder (13:36)
Stephen is a Senior Directing major at Carnegie Mellon. He is also the current President of Carnegie Mellon's Film Club. He recently completed his Thesis Project within the School of Drama: a production of Mac Wellman's "A Murder of Crows." He is currently working on creating a collective of Film Enthusiasts across Carnegie's Campus as well as other colleges and universities around Pittsburgh. You can find out more about Stephen and his talk on his website: www.stephentonti.com or follow his blog "Caffeine, Nicotine, and ADHD: a guide to maintaining sanity."
A Pro Wrestler's Guide do Confidence (13:06)
A Pro Wrestler's Guide do Confidence (13:06)
You are more than you think you are, says former pro wrestler Mike Kinney -- you just have to find what makes you unique and use it to your advantage.
Stop learning. Start Thinking. Start Creating. (18:06)
Stop learning. Start Thinking. Start Creating. (18:06)
Great talk! Good example of why not to always believe people that tell that you will never be able to do something.
What I learned from 100 days of rejection (15:23)
What I learned from 100 days of rejection (15:23)
Jia Jiang adventures boldly into a territory so many of us fear: rejection. Are you afraid of rejection? Watch this video.
This is the result of the research of a psychologist with young children and their ability to resist (or succumb) to the delight of a marshmallow. Those who could delay their pleasure received a second one, but in the long term, were also more successful in life.
An excellent experiment to have with students in class!
Learn to Read Chinese...with ease (5:58) .
Learn to Read Chinese...with ease (5:58) .
Using 8 characters, you can build 32. In five minutes, you can write a few words in Mandarin.
The Brain-Changing Benefits of Exercise (12:54)
The Brain-Changing Benefits of Exercise (12:54)
What's the most transformative thing that you can do for your brain today? Exercise! says neuroscientist Wendy Suzuki. Get inspired to go to the gym as Suzuki discusses the science of how working out boosts your mood and memory
6 Tips for Better Sleep, Matt Walker (5:29)
6 Tips for Better Sleep, Matt Walker (5:29)
Want to not only fall asleep quickly but also stay asleep longer? Sleep scientist Matt Walker explains how your room temperature, lighting and other easy-to-fix factors can set the stage for a better night's rest.
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