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TED Business: Should we cry at work?

Feelings are complicated. And even more so at work. We like to believe the ultimate professional is stoic, but what important information do we miss when we disregard our emotions on the job? In this episode, Harvard psychologist Susan David helps us break free from the "tyranny of positivity" and embrace the full range of our emotions. After th...
https://www.ted.com/talks/ted_business_should_we_cry_at_work

Gary Haugen: The hidden reason for poverty the world needs to address now

Collective compassion has meant an overall decrease in global poverty since the 1980s, says civil rights lawyer Gary Haugen. Yet for all the world's aid money, there's a pervasive hidden problem keeping poverty alive. Haugen reveals the dark underlying cause we must recognize and act on now.
https://www.ted.com/talks/gary_haugen_the_hidden_reason_for_poverty_the_world_needs_to_address_now

Barry Schwartz: The paradox of choice

Psychologist Barry Schwartz takes aim at a central tenet of western societies: freedom of choice. In Schwartz's estimation, choice has made us not freer but more paralyzed, not happier but more dissatisfied.
https://www.ted.com/talks/barry_schwartz_the_paradox_of_choice

Peter Donnelly: How juries are fooled by statistics

Oxford mathematician Peter Donnelly reveals the common mistakes humans make in interpreting statistics -- and the devastating impact these errors can have on the outcome of criminal trials.
https://www.ted.com/talks/peter_donnelly_how_juries_are_fooled_by_statistics

Michael Merzenich: Growing evidence of brain plasticity

Neuroscientist Michael Merzenich looks at one of the secrets of the brain's incredible power: its ability to actively re-wire itself. He's researching ways to harness the brain's plasticity to enhance our skills and recover lost function.
https://www.ted.com/talks/michael_merzenich_growing_evidence_of_brain_plasticity

David Macaulay: An illustrated journey through Rome

David Macaulay relives the winding and sometimes surreal journey toward the completion of Rome Antics, his illustrated homage to the historic city.
https://www.ted.com/talks/david_macaulay_an_illustrated_journey_through_rome

Catherine Price: 3 elements of true fun -- and how to have more of it

What comes to mind when you think about the most fun moments of your life? Science journalist Catherine Price asked thousands of people across the world this question, and their answers led her to a new definition of "true" fun: a special confluence of playfulness, connection and flow. Hear her thoughts on why having fun is good for your mental ...
https://www.ted.com/talks/catherine_price_3_elements_of_true_fun_and_how_to_have_more_of_it

Anna Deavere Smith: Four American characters

Writer and actor Anna Deavere Smith gives life to author Studs Terkel, convict Paulette Jenkins, a Korean shopkeeper and a bull rider, excerpts from her solo show "On the Road: A Search for American Character."
https://www.ted.com/talks/anna_deavere_smith_four_american_characters

Ayelet Fishbach: 4 proven ways to kick your procrastination habit

You've got a long list of things you want to do, but there's just one problem: you can't seem to get -- or stay -- motivated. Social psychologist Ayelet Fishbach is here to help. She offers insights on the science of motivation along with tips and cognitive tricks to help you reach your goals while staying happy, healthy and engaged. (This conve...
https://www.ted.com/talks/ayelet_fishbach_4_proven_ways_to_kick_your_procrastination_habit

Anil Gupta: India's hidden hotbeds of invention

Anil Gupta is on the hunt for the developing world's unsung inventors -- indigenous entrepreneurs whose ingenuity, hidden by poverty, could change many people's lives. He shows how the Honey Bee Network helps them build the connections they need -- and gain the recognition they deserve.
https://www.ted.com/talks/anil_gupta_india_s_hidden_hotbeds_of_invention

Melinda Gates: Let's put birth control back on the agenda

Contraception. The topic has become controversial in recent years. But should it be? Melinda Gates believes that many of the world's social change issues depend on ensuring that women are able to control their rate of having kids. In this significant talk at TEDxChange, she makes the case for the world to re-examine an issue she intends to lend ...
https://www.ted.com/talks/melinda_gates_let_s_put_birth_control_back_on_the_agenda

Daniel Wolpert: The real reason for brains

Neuroscientist Daniel Wolpert starts from a surprising premise: the brain evolved, not to think or feel, but to control movement. In this entertaining, data-rich talk he gives us a glimpse into how the brain creates the grace and agility of human motion.
https://www.ted.com/talks/daniel_wolpert_the_real_reason_for_brains

Bill Gates: Innovating to zero!

At TED2010, Bill Gates unveils his vision for the world's energy future, describing the need for "miracles" to avoid planetary catastrophe and explaining why he's backing a dramatically different type of nuclear reactor. The necessary goal? Zero carbon emissions globally by 2050.
https://www.ted.com/talks/bill_gates_innovating_to_zero

Rick Smolan: The story of a girl

Photographer Rick Smolan tells the unforgettable story of a young Amerasian girl, a fateful photograph, and an adoption saga with a twist.
https://www.ted.com/talks/rick_smolan_the_story_of_a_girl

The TED Interview: Sir Ken Robinson (still) wants an education revolution

Do schools kill creativity? Back in 2006, Sir Ken Robinson posed this question to the TED audience -- and boy, did it touch a nerve. More than fifty million views and a decade later, head of TED Chris Anderson sits down with Sir Ken to dig into the changes and progress that have been made, and to see if the answer now is any different. How are e...
https://www.ted.com/talks/the_ted_interview_sir_ken_robinson_still_wants_an_education_revolution

Georges C. Benjamin: The secret weapon against pandemics

The coronavirus pandemic won't be the last crisis to test public health systems worldwide, says physician and health policy leader Georges C. Benjamin. He details what's needed to lead us out of the pandemic and prevent future ones -- including a robust governmental health entity equipped with updated technology and well-trained staff -- and exp...
https://www.ted.com/talks/georges_c_benjamin_the_secret_weapon_against_pandemics

Andrew Solomon: Depression, the secret we share

"The opposite of depression is not happiness, but vitality, and it was vitality that seemed to seep away from me in that moment." In a talk equal parts eloquent and devastating, writer Andrew Solomon takes you to the darkest corners of his mind during the years he battled depression. That led him to an eye-opening journey across the world to int...
https://www.ted.com/talks/andrew_solomon_depression_the_secret_we_share

How to Be a Better Human: How to challenge conventional wisdom -- and change any industry

Do you think Hollywood needs to change? How about your own industry? It's difficult to get decision makers to step outside of the tried-and-true and attempt something new. In this episode, host Chris Duffy sits down with Franklin Leonard -- founder and CEO of the Black List, a company that elevates great screenplays and the writers who create th...
https://www.ted.com/talks/how_to_be_a_better_human_how_to_challenge_conventional_wisdom_and_change_any_industry

Richard Ledgett: The NSA responds to Edward Snowden's TED Talk

After a surprise appearance by Edward Snowden at TED2014, Chris Anderson said: "If the NSA wants to respond, please do." And yes, they did. Appearing by video, NSA deputy director Richard Ledgett answers Anderson's questions about the balance between security and protecting privacy.
https://www.ted.com/talks/richard_ledgett_the_nsa_responds_to_edward_snowden_s_ted_talk

Fadi Fayyad: Traditional Zajal Poetry

Fadi Fayyad, a Lebanese Zajal Poet
https://www.ted.com/talks/fadi_fayyad_traditional_zajal_poetry

Yash Vaid: Vocation In Music: An Unconventional Path

Yash Vaid, a humble and very talented, 16-year old students of Oberoi International School has taken risks and worked hard to pursue his passion (music) and carve a career in it, despite music being looked down upon as a career in many cultures. He has produced music and collaborated with artists from America, Sweden and more. His work has been ...
https://www.ted.com/talks/yash_vaid_vocation_in_music_an_unconventional_path

Julianna Feit: Science Fiction

Movies like Star Wars, Jurassic Park, and Alien are what make Science Fiction Julianna Feit's favorite film genre. Julianna's first TEDx talk explores Science Fiction in a unique light.
https://www.ted.com/talks/julianna_feit_science_fiction

Francesca Faedi: Nuovi (eso)pianeti per il genere umano

Un viaggio che ci porta ad anni luce dalla Terra ci rivela come le scoperte astro-scientifiche degli ultimi anni abbiano rivoluzionato la nostra percezione della vita nell'universo. Gli esopianeti potrebbero essere davvero una nuova casa per il genere umano?
https://www.ted.com/talks/francesca_faedi_nuovi_eso_pianeti_per_il_genere_umano

Fadi Alaswadi: Cybercrime - TEDxSanaaSalon - witty & wise

Why there is no law to reduce cybercrime? 90% of the breaches are made by you.
https://www.ted.com/talks/fadi_alaswadi_cybercrime_tedxsanaasalon_witty_wise

Mahmoud Foaad: Enneagram

The theme is the analysis of personalities "Enneagram". We will launch the applications in the Arabic in a number of fields: Administration, leadership, self-development, relationships, education, psychology, coaching, positivity, discipline, creativity, and training. This model has spread throughout the world in English since 1954, but unfortun...
https://www.ted.com/talks/mahmoud_foaad_enneagram

Ved Krishna: Save Nature

Believe in contributing to our world through business. We think that a traditional industry like paper can be run differently. And so we do. Products are made more sustainable by using renewable resources. We work on providing solutions by better understanding the needs of the customer, rather than offering generic products.
https://www.ted.com/talks/ved_krishna_save_nature

Eslam Fouda: The Story Teller

مسرح تيدكس السنة دي اتميز انه اهتم بالجانب الفني المختلف.. ومنه فن الحكى. اسلام فودة حكاء مميز قدم عرض من أمتع عروض الحكي الممزوجة بالمزيكا السنة دي. Art had a big space in TEDxYouth@Alexandria performances this year, among those performances we presented an amazing storytelling performance by Eslam Fouda a talanted storyteller who presented hi...
https://www.ted.com/talks/eslam_fouda_the_story_teller

Fuad Əliyev: Çox şaxəli olmaq bacarığı: Limitsiz fürsətlərin sirri

Hər kəsin xəyalında əldə etmək istədiyi uğurlar var. Kimisi üçün bu uğur yüksək maddi gəlir, xoşbəxt ailə həyatı, kimisi üçün isə əldə etmək istədiyi bacarıqlar, formalaşdırmaq istədiyi xarakter ilə ölçülə bilər. Fuad Əliyev hədəflərimizə çatmaq üçün fürsətlərdən necə maksimum istifadə edə biləcəyimiz və özümüzü hərtərəfli necə inkişaf etdirə bi...
https://www.ted.com/talks/fuad_liyev_cox_sax_li_olmaq_bacarigi_limitsiz_furs_tl_rin_sirri

Ece Çiftçi: Yaşasın Kısa Boylu Zürafalar!

SosyalBen Vakfı Kurucusu Ece Çiftçi hayallerine giden yolculuğu anlatıyor.
https://www.ted.com/talks/ece_ciftci_yasasin_kisa_boylu_zurafalar

Fatou Jammeh: The Slippery Slope of Wanting More

Wanting more may not always be a good thing, but may even become detrimental to the mental/physical health of yourself and others. There’s often the misconception that striving for more will bring you everything you need in life, but it could actually have more negative impacts than positive.
https://www.ted.com/talks/fatou_jammeh_the_slippery_slope_of_wanting_more
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