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Playlist: Talks that just might save your relationship (12 talks)

No matter how long you've been together, it never hurts to have a little refresher course on what really matters.
Curated by TED · 12 talks
https://www.ted.com/playlists/talks_that_just_might_save_you

Don Levy: A cinematic journey through visual effects

It's been 110 years since Georges Méliès sent a spaceship slamming into the eye of the man on the moon. So how far have visual effects come since then? Working closely with the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, Don Levy takes us on a visual journey through special effects, from the fakery of early technology to the seamless marvels of...
https://www.ted.com/talks/don_levy_a_cinematic_journey_through_visual_effects

Washington Wachira: For the love of birds

From the glorious crested guinea fowl to the adulterous African jacana to vultures that can pick a zebra carcass clean in 30 minutes, Washington Wachira wants us all to get to know the marvelous species of birds that share the planet with us. If you're not already a fan of earth's feathermakers -- or concerned about their conservation -- you wil...
https://www.ted.com/talks/washington_wachira_for_the_love_of_birds

Adam Savage: My love letter to cosplay

Adam Savage makes things and builds experiments, and he uses costumes to add humor, color and clarity to the stories he tells. Tracing his lifelong love of costumes -- from a childhood space helmet made of an ice cream tub to a No-Face costume he wore to Comic-Con -- Savage explores the world of cosplay and the meaning it creates for its communi...
https://www.ted.com/talks/adam_savage_my_love_letter_to_cosplay

Ayana Elizabeth Johnson: A coral reef love story

Over the course of hundreds of scuba dives, marine biologist Ayana Elizabeth Johnson fell in love -- with a fish. In this ode to parrotfish, she shares five reasons why these creatures are simply amazing (from their ability to poop white sand to make colorful "wardrobe changes") and shows what's at stake -- for us and them -- as climate change t...
https://www.ted.com/talks/ayana_elizabeth_johnson_a_coral_reef_love_story

Elizabeth Lev: The unheard story of the Sistine Chapel

The Sistine Chapel is one of the most iconic buildings on earth -- but there's a lot you probably don't know about it. In this tour-de-force talk, art historian Elizabeth Lev guides us across the famous building's ceiling and Michelangelo's vital depiction of traditional stories, showing how the painter reached beyond the religious iconography o...
https://www.ted.com/talks/elizabeth_lev_the_unheard_story_of_the_sistine_chapel

Peachy Liv: How to protect your mental well-being online -- from a Gen-Zer

Whether you have one follower or a million, we've all witnessed nastiness and hate speech on social media. YouTube content creator and mental well-being motivator Peachy Liv advocates for a kinder, more respectful digital world -- and urges us all to reflect before we share our thoughts online. Hear her tips for dealing with cyberbullying and pe...
https://www.ted.com/talks/peachy_liv_how_to_protect_your_mental_well_being_online_from_a_gen_zer

Margaret Levi: How labor unions shape society

The weekend. Social Security. Health insurance. What do these things have in common? They all exist thanks to the advocacy of labor unions. Political economist Margaret Levi explains how these organizations forge equality and protect worker rights, calling for a 21st-century revival of the labor movement in order to build a more equitable future.
https://www.ted.com/talks/margaret_levi_how_labor_unions_shape_society

Kate Fagan: Why people love watching sports

Sure, sports are about athleticism -- but what actually keeps fans invested? Journalist Kate Fagan takes a fascinating deep-dive into lesser-known moments in women's sports history and its media coverage, revealing why stakes and storylines are at the heart of what makes sports riveting.
https://www.ted.com/talks/kate_fagan_why_people_love_watching_sports

Suzanne Barakat | TED Speaker

With a voice amplified by unthinkable personal tragedy, Suzanne Barakat speaks out against bigotry and violence against those society deems "different."
Physician
https://www.ted.com/speakers/suzanne_barakat

Liv Boeree: 3 lessons on decision-making from a poker champion

Is it better to be lucky or good? Should we trust our gut feelings or rely on probabilities and careful analysis when making important decisions? In this quick talk, professional poker player Liv Boeree shares three strategies she's learned from the game and how we can apply them to real life.
https://www.ted.com/talks/liv_boeree_3_lessons_on_decision_making_from_a_poker_champion

Ofer Levy: The new science of personalized vaccines

At the intersection of precision medicine and vaccinology lies a revolutionary scientific pursuit: personalized vaccines. Infectious disease specialist Ofer Levy introduces this promising medical approach, in which tailored inoculations will enable effective immunization of the most vulnerable among us, including the young and elderly, and share...
https://www.ted.com/talks/ofer_levy_the_new_science_of_personalized_vaccines

Isadora Kosofsky: Intimate photos of a senior love triangle

Photographer and TED Fellow Isadora Kosofsky is a chronicler of love, loss and loneliness. In this searching talk, she shares photos from her four years documenting the lives of a senior citizen love triangle -- and reveals what they can teach us about the universal search for identity and belonging.
https://www.ted.com/talks/isadora_kosofsky_intimate_photos_of_a_senior_love_triangle

Tiq Milan and Kim Katrin Milan: A queer vision of love and marriage

Love is a tool for revolutionary change and a path toward inclusivity and understanding for the LGBTQ+ community. Married activists Tiq and Kim Katrin Milan have imagined their marriage -- as a transgender man and cis woman -- a model of possibility for people of every kind. With infectious joy, Tiq and Kim question our misconceptions about who ...
https://www.ted.com/talks/tiq_milan_and_kim_katrin_milan_a_queer_vision_of_love_and_marriage

Helen Fisher: Technology hasn't changed love. Here's why

In our tech-driven, interconnected world, we've developed new ways and rules to court each other, but the fundamental principles of love have stayed the same, says anthropologist Helen Fisher. Our faster connections, she suggests, are actually leading to slower, more intimate relationships. At 12:20, couples therapist and relationship expert Est...
https://www.ted.com/talks/helen_fisher_technology_hasn_t_changed_love_here_s_why

Panti Bliss: The necessity of normalizing queer love

The public displays of affection that straight couples take for granted every day can be outright dangerous for queer couples to practice -- what do you do when simply holding hands with a loved one can be considered a political act? Irish activist Panti Bliss shares what it's like to navigate such a world and highlights the importance of normal...
https://www.ted.com/talks/panti_bliss_the_necessity_of_normalizing_queer_love

Helen Fisher: Why we love, why we cheat

Anthropologist Helen Fisher takes on a tricky topic – love – and explains its evolution, its biochemical foundations and its social importance. She closes with a warning about the potential disaster inherent in antidepressant abuse.
https://www.ted.com/talks/helen_fisher_why_we_love_why_we_cheat

Ronny Edry: Israel and Iran: A love story?

When war between Israel and Iran seemed imminent, Israeli graphic designer Ronny Edry shared a poster on Facebook of himself and his daughter with a bold message: "Iranians ... we [heart] you." Other Israelis quickly created their own posters with the same message -- and Iranians responded in kind. The simple act of communication inspired surpri...
https://www.ted.com/talks/ronny_edry_israel_and_iran_a_love_story

Anna Rothschild: Why you should love gross science

What can we learn from the slimy, smelly side of life? In this playful talk, science journalist Anna Rothschild shows us the hidden wisdom of "gross stuff" and explains why avoiding the creepy underbelly of nature, medicine and technology closes us off to important sources of knowledge about our health and the world. "When we explore the gross s...
https://www.ted.com/talks/anna_rothschild_why_you_should_love_gross_science

Valarie Kaur: 3 lessons of revolutionary love in a time of rage

What's the antidote to rising nationalism, polarization and hate? In this inspiring, poetic talk, Valarie Kaur asks us to reclaim love as a revolutionary act. As she journeys from the birthing room to tragic sites of bloodshed, Kaur shows us how the choice to love can be a force for justice.
https://www.ted.com/talks/valarie_kaur_3_lessons_of_revolutionary_love_in_a_time_of_rage

Shah Rukh Khan: Thoughts on humanity, fame and love

"I sell dreams, and I peddle love to millions of people," says Shah Rukh Khan, Bollywood's biggest star. In this charming, funny talk, Khan traces the arc of his life, showcases a few of his famous dance moves and shares hard-earned wisdom from a life spent in the spotlight.
https://www.ted.com/talks/shah_rukh_khan_thoughts_on_humanity_fame_and_love

Gary Vaynerchuk: Do what you love (no excuses!)

At the Web 2.0 Expo, entrepreneur Gary Vaynerchuk gives a shot in the arm to dreamers and up-and-comers who face self-doubt. The Internet has made the formula for success simpler than ever, he argues. So there's now no excuse not to do what makes you happy.
https://www.ted.com/talks/gary_vaynerchuk_do_what_you_love_no_excuses

Scott Dinsmore: How to find work you love

Scott Dinsmore quit a job that made him miserable, and spent the next four years wondering how to find work that was joyful and meaningful. He shares what he learned in this deceptively simple talk about finding out what matters to you — and then getting started doing it.
https://www.ted.com/talks/scott_dinsmore_how_to_find_work_you_love

Knut Ivar Bjørlykhaug: Love, sorrow and the emotions that power climate action

Picture your favorite place in nature. How would you feel if it disappeared tomorrow? In this love letter to the planet, social worker and environmental activist Knut Ivar Bjørlykhaug invites us to confront the deep, difficult emotions -- love, sorrow and even rage -- born from climate-driven ecological loss in order to act in service of our col...
https://www.ted.com/talks/knut_ivar_bjorlykhaug_love_sorrow_and_the_emotions_that_power_climate_action

Aparna Pallavi: What foods did your ancestors love?

Around the world, Indigenous food cultures vanish because of industrialized agriculture and a shifting, Western-influenced concept of the ideal diet. Food researcher Aparna Pallavi explores why once-essential culinary traditions disappear from people's lives and memories almost without notice -- and serves up a subtle solution to revitalize our ...
https://www.ted.com/talks/aparna_pallavi_what_foods_did_your_ancestors_love

Chloé Valdary: How love can help repair social inequality

What does Kendrick Lamar have in common with Disney's "Moana"? They recognize our common humanity and show us how to love ourselves and one another, says writer and educator Chloé Valdary. She shares how she uses pop culture to help people develop resilience and advance social change -- and explains why cultivating love is the key to connection,...
https://www.ted.com/talks/chloe_valdary_how_love_can_help_repair_social_inequality

Debbie Millman: Love letters to what we hold dear

In a series of visual, animated love letters, designer Debbie Millman reflects on the things she's grateful for by exploring the wonders of her garden, New York City, travel and storytelling. "As we navigate through this crisis, I'm hopeful we will find some solace together," she says.
https://www.ted.com/talks/debbie_millman_love_letters_to_what_we_hold_dear

Ian Dunbar | TED Speaker

Veterinarian, dog trainer and animal behaviorist Ian Dunbar understands our pets' point of view. By training dog owners in proper conduct (as much as he trains the dogs themselves), he hopes to encourage better relationships with dogs -- not to mention their friends and children, too.
Animal behaviorist
https://www.ted.com/speakers/ian_dunbar

Barbara J. King: Grief and love in the animal kingdom

From mourning orcas to distressed elephants, biological anthropologist Barbara J. King has witnessed grief and love across the animal kingdom. In this eye-opening talk, she explains the evidence behind her belief that many animals experience complex emotions, and suggests ways all of us can treat them more ethically -- including every time we ea...
https://www.ted.com/talks/barbara_j_king_grief_and_love_in_the_animal_kingdom

Alec Soth and Stacey Baker: This is what enduring love looks like

Stacey Baker has always been obsessed with how couples meet. When she asked photographer Alec Soth to help her explore this topic, they found themselves at the world's largest speed-dating event, held in Las Vegas on Valentine's Day, and at the largest retirement community in Nevada — with Soth taking portraits of pairs in each locale. Between t...
https://www.ted.com/talks/alec_soth_and_stacey_baker_this_is_what_enduring_love_looks_like
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