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Mehret Mandefro: How a strong creative industry helps economies thrive

When global leaders think about which industries can fuel economic growth, the arts are often overlooked. But filmmaker Mehret Mandefro says the creative sector actually has the power to grow economies -- while also helping safeguard democracy. In this captivating talk, she shares a behind-the-scenes look at how she's putting culture back on the...
https://www.ted.com/talks/mehret_mandefro_how_a_strong_creative_industry_helps_economies_thrive

Reniqua Allen: The story we tell about millennials -- and who we leave out

Millennials are now the largest, most diverse adult population in the US -- but far too often, they're reduced to the worn-out stereotype of lazy, entitled avocado toast lovers, says author Reniqua Allen. In this revealing talk, she shares overlooked stories of millennials of color, offering a broader, more nuanced view of the generation. "Mille...
https://www.ted.com/talks/reniqua_allen_the_story_we_tell_about_millennials_and_who_we_leave_out

Heather Barnett: What humans can learn from semi-intelligent slime

Inspired by biological design and self-organizing systems, artist Heather Barnett co-creates with physarum polycephalum, a eukaryotic microorganism that lives in cool, moist areas. What can people learn from the semi-intelligent slime mold? Watch this talk to find out.
https://www.ted.com/talks/heather_barnett_what_humans_can_learn_from_semi_intelligent_slime

Dan Gilbert: The surprising science of happiness

Dan Gilbert, author of "Stumbling on Happiness," challenges the idea that we'll be miserable if we don't get what we want. Our "psychological immune system" lets us feel truly happy even when things don't go as planned.
https://www.ted.com/talks/dan_gilbert_the_surprising_science_of_happiness

Joseph Gordon-Levitt: How craving attention makes you less creative

Joseph Gordon-Levitt has gotten more than his fair share of attention from his acting career. But as social media exploded over the past decade, he got addicted like the rest of us -- trying to gain followers and likes only to be left feeling inadequate and less creative. In a refreshingly honest talk, he explores how the attention-driven model ...
https://www.ted.com/talks/joseph_gordon_levitt_how_craving_attention_makes_you_less_creative

Mara Mintzer: How kids can help design cities

Adults tend to think of kids as "future citizens" -- their ideas and opinions will matter someday, just not today. But kids make up a quarter of the population, so shouldn't they have a say in what the world they'll inherit will look like? Urban planner Mara Mintzer shares what happened when she and her team asked kids to help design a park in B...
https://www.ted.com/talks/mara_mintzer_how_kids_can_help_design_cities

Bill Strickland: Rebuilding a neighborhood with beauty, dignity, hope

Bill Strickland tells a quiet and astonishing tale of redemption through arts, music, and unlikely partnerships.
https://www.ted.com/talks/bill_strickland_rebuilding_a_neighborhood_with_beauty_dignity_hope

Wendy MacNaughton: The art of paying attention

In an invitation to slow down and look at the world around you, graphic journalist Wendy MacNaughton illustrates how drawing can spark deeply human, authentic connections. Ready to try? Grab a pencil and join MacNaughton for this delightful talk. "Drawing is looking, and looking is loving," she says.
https://www.ted.com/talks/wendy_macnaughton_the_art_of_paying_attention

Sarah Kay: How many lives can you live?

Spoken-word poet Sarah Kay was stunned to find she couldn't be a princess, ballerina and astronaut all in one lifetime. In this talk, she delivers two powerful poems that show us how we can live other lives. Sarah is also the host of TED's podcast "Sincerely, X." You can listen on the Luminary podcast app at luminary.link/ted.
https://www.ted.com/talks/sarah_kay_how_many_lives_can_you_live

Ole Scheeren: Why great architecture should tell a story

For architect Ole Scheeren, the people who live and work inside a building are as much a part of that building as concrete, steel and glass. He asks: Can architecture be about collaboration and storytelling instead of the isolation and hierarchy of a typical skyscraper? Visit five of Scheeren's buildings -- from a twisted tower in China to a flo...
https://www.ted.com/talks/ole_scheeren_why_great_architecture_should_tell_a_story

Ocean Ramsey: Why the world needs sharks

In this eye-opening talk, conservationist Ocean Ramsey explains why sharks -- highly intelligent marvels of evolution -- are actually an essential part of the ocean's ecosystem.
https://www.ted.com/talks/ocean_ramsey_why_the_world_needs_sharks

Ed Ulbrich: How Benjamin Button got his face

Ed Ulbrich, the digital-effects guru from Digital Domain, explains the Oscar-winning technology that allowed his team to digitally create the older versions of Brad Pitt's face for "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button."
https://www.ted.com/talks/ed_ulbrich_how_benjamin_button_got_his_face

Joshua Foer: Feats of memory anyone can do

There are people who can quickly memorize lists of thousands of numbers, the order of all the cards in a deck (or ten!), and much more. Science writer Joshua Foer describes the technique -- called the memory palace -- and shows off its most remarkable feature: anyone can learn how to use it, including him.
https://www.ted.com/talks/joshua_foer_feats_of_memory_anyone_can_do

Stuart Firestein: The pursuit of ignorance

What does real scientific work look like? As neuroscientist Stuart Firestein jokes: It looks a lot less like the scientific method and a lot more like "farting around ... in the dark." In this witty talk, Firestein gets to the heart of science as it is really practiced and suggests that we should value what we don't know -- or "high-quality igno...
https://www.ted.com/talks/stuart_firestein_the_pursuit_of_ignorance

Ben Saunders: Why did I ski to the North Pole?

Arctic explorer Ben Saunders recounts his harrowing solo ski trek to the North Pole, complete with engaging anecdotes, gorgeous photos and never-before-seen video.
https://www.ted.com/talks/ben_saunders_why_did_i_ski_to_the_north_pole

Temple Grandin: The world needs all kinds of minds

Temple Grandin, diagnosed with autism as a child, talks about how her mind works -- sharing her ability to "think in pictures," which helps her solve problems that neurotypical brains might miss. She makes the case that the world needs people on the autism spectrum: visual thinkers, pattern thinkers, verbal thinkers, and all kinds of smart geeky...
https://www.ted.com/talks/temple_grandin_the_world_needs_all_kinds_of_minds

Jehane Noujaim: My wish: A global day of film

Jehane Noujaim unveils her 2006 TED Prize wish: to bring the world together for one day a year through the power of film.
https://www.ted.com/talks/jehane_noujaim_my_wish_a_global_day_of_film

WorkLife with Adam Grant: How to Rethink a Bad Decision

In life and work, we have a hard time changing course. When we wind up in a miserable job, a failing project, or a floundering romantic relationship, we rationalize, make excuses, and stick with our bad decisions—even when the writing's on the wall. Why? Usually we assume the driving force is sunk costs: we don't want to admit we've wasted that ...
https://www.ted.com/talks/worklife_with_adam_grant_how_to_rethink_a_bad_decision

Utku Fedakar: My Turkish street dog; Kurt

Turkish people love their street animals, but what if you grew up not having any interaction with any animal. In this talk, Utku Fedakar shares his family's story of how after a long time with no relationships with animals, the simple act of a woman feeding street animals, started their journey to their favorite street dog, Kurt.
https://www.ted.com/talks/utku_fedakar_my_turkish_street_dog_kurt

The Light Collective Photography: The Power of Art to Influence

Represented by Paul Hoelen and Adam Williams, The Light Collective is a collaborative of some of Australia's finest landscape photographers focused on high conservation value projects within Australia. In their TEDx talk, stunning images of the Great Barrier Reef are juxtaposed with haunting images of open cut coal mining to challenge, surprise ...
https://www.ted.com/talks/the_light_collective_photography_the_power_of_art_to_influence

Coletivo de Fotógrafas Guarulhenses: Eu me recusei abrir mão de mim mesma

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https://www.ted.com/talks/coletivo_de_fotografas_guarulhenses_eu_me_recusei_abrir_mao_de_mim_mesma
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