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How Yo-Yo Ma sustains his creative energy (Transcript)

ReThinking with Adam Grant How Yo-Yo Ma sustains his creative energy February 28, 2023 [00:00:00] Adam Grant: Hey everyone, it's Adam Grant. Welcome back to ReThinking, my podcast on the science of what makes us tick. I'm an organizational psychologist, and I'm taking you inside the minds of fascinating people to explore new thoughts and new w...
https://www.ted.com/podcasts/rethinking-with-adam-grant/how-yo-yo-ma-sustains-his-creative-energy-transcript

How to get motivated - by losing?! (with Monica Wadhwa) (Transcript)

How to Be a Better Human How to get motivated - by losing? (w/ Monica Wadhwa) (Transcript) September 12, 2022 [00:00:00] Chris Duffy: You're listening to How to Be a Better Human. I'm your host, Chris Duffy. Okay. Here's a wild story for you. Several years ago, I was a contestant on the game show “Who Wants To Be a Millionaire”. And this was at...
https://www.ted.com/podcasts/how-to-be-a-better-human/how-to-get-motivated-by-losing-transcript

Activities

Deepen your understanding of Ecofying Cities with these carefully crafted educational exercises that let you get the most out of this TED Studies subject. Activity 1 It's difficult to measure something as complex as sustainability. For example, what's the best way to measure energy and resource use? Think about the problem at different scales. ...
https://www.ted.com/read/ted-studies/urban-planning/activities

Can I speed up my metabolism? (Transcript)

Body Stuff with Dr. Jen Gunter Wednesday, May 18, 2022 Dr. Jen Gunter: I’ve heard so many ways that people try to “boost” their metabolism. Drink green tea to boost your metabolism! Eating spicy food to burn calories! Metabolism boosting smoothies…backed by science! Muscle burns more calories so start lifting weights today! If you boost your met...
https://www.ted.com/podcasts/can-i-speed-up-my-metabolism-transcript

Summary analysis

After watching the collection of talks on Ecofying Cities, read a thoughtful recap of the major points in this TED Study, and learn where experts believe things are headed. The TEDTalks in Ecofying Cities touch on many of the questions which are front-and-center for urban planners, policy makers, environmentalists and others. How can we promote ...
https://www.ted.com/read/ted-studies/urban-planning/summary-analysis

Urban planning: Ecofying Cities

TED Studies, created in collaboration with Wiley, are curated video collections — supplemented by rich educational materials — for students, educators and self-guided learners. In Ecofying Cities, speakers reveal ideas about sustainable development (and redevelopment) that aren't all about setting limits, going without or preparing for the worst...
https://www.ted.com/read/ted-studies/urban-planning

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Aaron Bastani is thinking about automated luxury…communism? (Transcript)

The TED Interview Aaron Bastani is thinking about automated luxury…communism? August 11, 2022 [00:00:00] Steven Johnson: Welcome to the TED Interview. I'm your host, Steven Johnson. It may seem strange, given our current reality of runaway inflation, supply chain bottlenecks, and $6 a gallon gasoline, but there's an influential group of thinker...
https://www.ted.com/podcasts/ted-interview/aaron-bastani-is-thinking-about-automated-luxury-communism-transcript

Photograph your event

Photography is an excellent way to capture the entirety of the event experience, offering a stunning look at the general atmosphere, as well as individual emotions of the day. Photography at your event Ideally, you’ll want to bring in a professional photographer (or a professional-in-training) to take pictures of your event. Consider working w...
https://www.ted.com/participate/organize-a-local-tedx-event/tedx-organizer-guide/video-photography/photography/photograph-your-event

Environmental studies: Climate Change

TED Studies, created in collaboration with Wiley, are curated video collections — supplemented by rich educational materials — for students, educators and self-guided learners. In Climate Change, speakers give talks that boldly illuminate the nature and scale of current-day climate science, policy and ethics. They explore the economics and psych...
https://www.ted.com/read/ted-studies/environmental-studies

Design the experience

There are critical elements of stage design that will give your speakers confidence in their presentations, and your audience an optimal view — that way, everyone at your event can have the best experience possible. Design your stage The way your stage is designed will make a big impact on the presentation of your event. Here are some things t...
https://www.ted.com/participate/organize-a-local-tedx-event/tedx-organizer-guide/venue-spaces/design-the-experience

IBM

IBM has worked with companies, cities, and communities around the world to explore the ways that data analytics can improve our lives. Power grids, cars, health care, and even political campaigns benefit from the analysis of huge amounts of data. TED worked with IBM to frame these big ideas by teaching, rather than telling. IBM and TED explored...
https://www.ted.com/about/partner-with-ted/case-studies/ibm

Day-of planning

On the day of your TEDx event, you’ll want to make sure everyone is prepped and primed for any unexpected issues that may arise. Your entire team should feel ready for the big day, and supported in each of their tasks. Prepping your team for event day Here are some guiding principles to follow when preparing your staff for the day of your TEDx e...
https://www.ted.com/participate/organize-a-local-tedx-event/tedx-organizer-guide/volunteers-staff/team-management/day-of-planning

Standard event

This event type is organized in the city or town in which you live, engages a wide range of local residents, and showcases a diverse array of talks, not limited to one subject. The event is named after the location-based community it serves. About this event type Once you apply for a license for a standard event type, that license will remain ac...
https://www.ted.com/participate/organize-a-local-tedx-event/before-you-start/event-types/standard-event

Introductory essay

Written by the educators who created Ecofying Cities, a brief look at the key facts, tough questions and big ideas in their field. Begin this TED Study with a fascinating read that gives context and clarity to the material. Right now, our economy operates as Paul Hawken said, "by stealing the future, selling it in the present and calling it GDP....
https://www.ted.com/read/ted-studies/urban-planning/introductory-essay

TED Climate: What happens to the plastic you throw away? (Transcript)

TED Climate Wednesday, August 11, 2021 Dan Kwartler: Hi and welcome to TED Climate, a podcast from the TED Audio Collective. I’m your host, Dan Kwartler. On this show, we’re staring straight into the abyss of the climate crisis. Don’t worry though, we promise not to bum you out too much. Each episode of this season we’ll look at two different s...
https://www.ted.com/podcasts/ted-climate-what-happens-to-the-plastic-you-throw-away-transcript

Countdown event

Countdown is a bold, global movement to find ways to rapidly shift to a world with net zero greenhouse emissions and tackle the climate crisis. Communities, schools, universities, businesses, nonprofits, and city representative offices are invited to participate. Understanding that now is the time to take back power on climate, TED works with in...
https://www.ted.com/participate/organize-a-local-tedx-event/before-you-start/event-types/countdown-event-type

Remote Production Guide

Producing a talk remotely gives speakers the power of the TEDx platform even while unable to speak live on stage. Remote production is essential to master for producing virtual TEDx gatherings. Interested in learning more about hosting a virtual event? Check out the Virtual Gatherings Guide. It’s not a constraint, it’s an opportunity! You can no...
https://www.ted.com/participate/organize-a-local-tedx-event/tedx-organizer-guide/video-photography/video/remote-production-guide

Surgeon Atul Gawande wants everyone to have a coach (Transcript)

Re:Thinking with Adam Grant Surgeon Atul Gawande wants everyone to have a coach Sept 27, 2022 [00:00:00] Adam Grant: Hey everyone. It's Adam Grant. Welcome back to Rethinking: my podcast on the science of what makes us tick. I'm an organizational psychologist and I'm taking you inside the minds of fascinating people to explore how they think a...
https://www.ted.com/podcasts/surgeon-atul-gawande-wants-everyone-to-have-a-coach-transcript

Introductory essay

Written by the educators who created The Deep Ocean, a brief look at the key facts, tough questions and big ideas in their field. Begin this TED Study with a fascinating read that gives context and clarity to the material. How inappropriate to call this planet Earth when it is quite clearly Ocean. Arthur C. Clarke Planet Ocean In the late 1960s,...
https://www.ted.com/read/ted-studies/marine-biology/introductory-essay

You can do better than a New Year’s resolution (w/ Gretchen Rubin) (Transcript)

How to Be a Better Human You can do better than a New Year’s resolution (w/ Gretchen Rubin) January 2, 2023 [00:00:00] Chris Duffy: Welcome back to How to Be a Better Human. I am your host, Chris Duffy, and I am so happy to be back with our first episode of season three. I know that I speak for everyone on the show when I say that we are so hon...
https://www.ted.com/podcasts/how-to-be-a-better-human/you-can-do-better-than-a-new-years-resolution-gretchen-rubin-transcript

Mellody Hobson on Taking Tough Feedback (Transcript)

Re:Thinking with Adam Grant June 15, 2021 Mellody Hobson on Taking Tough Feedback Adam Grant: Hey WorkLifers. We’ll be back for Season 4 next month. For now, here’s the second of four new episodes of Taken for Granted. Today’s guest is leader extraordinaire Mellody Hobson. In the eight years that I’ve known her, she’s consistently challenged me ...
https://www.ted.com/podcasts/mellody-hobson-on-taking-tough-feedback-transcript

Dolly Parton is burning up, not burning out (Transcript)

WorkLife with Adam Grant Dolly Parton is burning up, not burning out Transcript April 5, 2022 [00:00:00] Adam Grant: Hey WorkLifers, it’s Adam Grant. Today I’m excited to bring you a conversation I had on Clubhouse with a legend. Thanks to our sponsors LinkedIn, Morgan Stanley, ServiceNow, and UKG for making it possible. Joining me today is t...
https://www.ted.com/podcasts/worklife/dolly-parton-is-burning-up-not-burning-out-transcript

The Do’s And Don'ts Of Returning To The Office (Transcript)

The Do’s And Don'ts Of Returning To The Office Tuesday, June 7, 2022 Adam Grant: It's been more than two years since offices shut down, many people were sent home, and meetings turned into video calls...And now leaders want people back to the office! But many people have mixed feelings about that. [MUSIC] Thalia: What do I think about going b...
https://www.ted.com/podcasts/worklife/the-do-s-and-don-ts-of-returning-to-the-office-transcript

The problem with setting goals with NFL linebacker Emmanuel Acho (Transcript)

ReThinking with Adam Grant The problem with setting goals with NFL linebacker Emmanuel Acho November 15, 2022 [00:00:00] Adam Grant: Hey everyone, it's Adam Grant. Welcome back to ReThinking: my podcast on the science of what makes us tick. I'm an organizational psychologist and I'm taking you inside the minds of fascinating people to explore n...
https://www.ted.com/podcasts/problem-with-setting-goals-emmanuel-acho-transcript

Introductory essay

Written by the educators who created Rethinking Cancer, a brief look at the key facts, tough questions and big ideas in their field. Begin this TED Study with a fascinating read that gives context and clarity to the material. In its World Cancer Report 2014, the World Health Organization made a staggering prediction: it expects the number of ne...
https://www.ted.com/read/ted-studies/medicine/introductory-essay

Introductory essay

Written by the educators who created Climate Change, a brief look at the key facts, tough questions and big ideas in their field. Begin this TED Study with a fascinating read that gives context and clarity to the material. The greenhouse effect has been detected, and it is changing our climate now. James Hansen, June 24, 1988 The drought that cr...
https://www.ted.com/read/ted-studies/environmental-studies/introductory-essay

Do you need to do a detox? (Transcript)

Body Stuff with Dr. Jen Gunter Wednesday, July 7, 2021 Dr. Jen Gunter: Before we get to the episode, a quick favor. We're doing a listener survey to figure out how we can keep making the podcast better. We'd love your thoughts. So if you have a few minutes, please take the survey at SurveyNerds.com/BodyStuff. That's SurveyNerds.com/BodyStuff — ...
https://www.ted.com/podcasts/body-stuff-do-you-need-to-do-a-detox-transcript

Finding–and becoming–great mentors and sponsors with Carla Harris (Transcript)

ReThinking with Adam Grant Finding–and becoming–great mentors and sponsors with Carla Harris January 10, 2023 [00:00:00] Adam Grant: Hey everyone, it's Adam Grant. Welcome back to ReThinking, my podcast on the science of what makes us tick. I'm an organizational psychologist, and I'm taking you inside the minds of fascinating people to explore ...
https://www.ted.com/podcasts/great-mentors-and-sponsors-carla-harris-transcript

Satya Nadella is building the future (Transcript)

ReThinking with Adam Grant Satya Nadella is building the future May 24, 2022 [Theme Music] [00:00:00] Adam Grant: Hey WorkLifers, it’s Adam Grant. Welcome back to Taken for Granted, my podcast with the TED Audio Collective. I’m an organizational psychologist. My job is to think again about how we work, lead, and live. Today, my guest is Satya...
https://www.ted.com/podcasts/satya-nadella-is-building-the-future-transcript
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