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Talks for procrastinators

Great talks to watch when you should probably be doing something else.

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Inside the mind of a master procrastinator
13:54

Tim Urban

Inside the mind of a master procrastinator

13 minutes 54 seconds
The surprising habits of original thinkers
15:15

Adam Grant

The surprising habits of original thinkers

15 minutes 15 seconds
A visual history of social dance in 25 moves
04:26

Camille A. Brown

A visual history of social dance in 25 moves

4 minutes 26 seconds
The world's most boring television ... and why it's hilariously addictive
17:56

Thomas Hellum

The world's most boring television ... and why it's hilariously addictive

17 minutes 56 seconds
You have no idea where camels really come from
12:18

Latif Nasser

You have no idea where camels really come from

12 minutes 18 seconds
The best kindergarten you’ve ever seen
09:37

Takaharu Tezuka

The best kindergarten you’ve ever seen

9 minutes 37 seconds
Hunting for Peru's lost civilizations -- with satellites
06:49

Sarah Parcak

Hunting for Peru's lost civilizations -- with satellites

6 minutes 49 seconds
Hidden music rituals around the world
24:03

Vincent Moon and Naná Vasconcelos

Hidden music rituals around the world

24 minutes 3 seconds
The shared experience of absurdity
11:47

Charlie Todd

The shared experience of absurdity

11 minutes 47 seconds
Every piece of art you've ever wanted to see -- up close and searchable
14:51

Amit Sood

Every piece of art you've ever wanted to see -- up close and searchable

14 minutes 51 seconds
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