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Prejudiced thoughts run through all our minds -- the key is what we do with them

We tend to think of prejudice as something that other people, particularly bad people, have in their hearts and minds. The truth is, prejudice is inside us all. The good news is that psychology provides a powerful way to combat it. Prejudice is due in part to cultural learning, from our parents, our schools and social messages and depictio...
Posted August 28, 2020
https://ideas.ted.com/prejudiced-thoughts-run-through-all-our-minds-the-key-is-what-we-do-with-them

The importance of deep pleasure: Q&A with Paul Bloom

Psychologist Paul Bloom, author of How Pleasure Works, studies the nature of pleasure. At TED Global he gave a witty and riveting talk on how knowing the history of an object (or a relationship with a person) can profoundly affect our enjoyment of it or them. After the conference, TED's Ben Lillie caught up with him to talk about why that is...
Posted July 27, 2011
https://blog.ted.com/2011/07/27/qa-with-paul-bloom

Why pleasure is important

Psychologist Paul Bloom studies the nature of pleasure. In this conversation with Ben Lillie, he discusses how knowing the history of an object can profoundly affect our enjoyment of it. Why is the origin of things so deeply important to us? We have a biological adaptation called "essentialism," which is a particularly clever and important a...
Posted June 10, 2015
https://ideas.ted.com/why-pleasure-is-important

4 simple exercises to strengthen your attention and reduce distractibility

Our attention gets hijacked by everything from the stress in our lives to the ding of our phones. Neuroscientist Amishi Jha shows how we can cultivate the ability to focus on what really matters. “I think, therefore I am distracted.” If Descartes were writing today, this is what his famous aphorism might have become. We’re living in an age o...
Posted June 8, 2018
https://ideas.ted.com/4-simple-exercises-to-strengthen-your-attention-and-reduce-distractibility

Jacqueline Novogratz on the Pakistan floods and our shared humanity

Founder of Acumen Fund Jacqueline Novogratz recently visited Pakistan (along with TED Curator Chris Anderson) to offer what help she could and work with local friends on their relief efforts. On returning to New York, she gave a short talk at TED HQ and shared the stories of the Pakistani people she met along with a profoundly touching video cre...
Posted September 20, 2010
https://blog.ted.com/2010/09/20/jacqueline-novogratz-on-the-pakistan-floods-and-our-shared-humanity

Sorrow and tragedy will happen to us all -- here are 3 strategies to help you cope

Tough times are inevitable. Wellbeing and resilience expert Lucy Hone shares the three straightforward tactics that she used to get through her darkest days. This post is part of TED’s “How to Be a Better Human” series, each of which contains a piece of helpful advice from people in the TED community; browse through all the posts here. I'd l...
Posted November 13, 2019
https://ideas.ted.com/sorrow-and-tragedy-will-happen-to-us-all-here-are-3-strategies-to-help-you-cope

Aala El-Khani: What it's like to be a parent in a war zone

How do parents protect their children and help them feel secure again when their homes are ripped apart by war? In this warm-hearted talk, psychologist Aala El-Khani shares her work supporting -- and learning from -- refugee families affected by the civil war in Syria. She asks: How can we help these loving parents give their kids the warm, secu...
https://www.ted.com/talks/aala_el_khani_what_it_s_like_to_be_a_parent_in_a_war_zone

Susan Cain on why it's OK to eat alone

In her blockbuster TED Talk, Susan Cain has a call to action: Take introverts seriously, and understand what they can do in the right environment. Ben Lillie called her up for an extended conversation about the terrors of public speaking, how her issue is one of civil rights, and the neuroscience behind personalities. What was it like giving a ...
Posted August 11, 2015
https://ideas.ted.com/susan-cain-on-why-its-ok-to-eat-alone

TEDxBergenCommunityCollege - an independently organized event

About this event: 1. Miryam Z. Wahrman, Ph.D. BIO: MIRYAM Z. WAHRMAN is Professor of Biology at William Paterson University of New Jersey, where she directs a research laboratory in microbiology, studying bacteria on environmental surfaces. An expert in Bioethics, Professor Wahrman has developed and teaches graduate courses in Bioethics and Research Methods, an...
Event details: Paramus, New Jersey, United States · March 3, 2020
https://www.ted.com/tedx/events/34387

Doing pennants: How to fix an ugly flag

A well-designed flag can be a thing of beauty, inspiring pledges of allegiance galore. But weirdly, bad flags can inspire passion and loyalty too, suggesting that democracy and design don’t always work together hand-in-hand. In 1926, the Union of South Africa needed a flag -- badly. Formed in 1910 by the joining of four former colonies, South ...
Posted July 5, 2016
https://ideas.ted.com/doing-pennants-how-to-fix-an-ugly-flag

Homophobia in our blood

Homophobia and mass shootings are afflictions that won't be solved overnight -- but the problematic and outdated restrictions against gay blood donors could be. Nothing rubs salt in the wounds of tragedy like bigotry or bureaucracy -- or both. But that is just what happened last week after the shooting at the gay nightclub Pulse in Orlando. Wit...
Posted June 22, 2016
https://ideas.ted.com/homophobia-in-our-blood

It's OK to eat alone: Q&A with Susan Cain

By far the most viewed talk from TED2012 was given by an introvert who doesn't like talking. Susan Cain, author of Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking, quietly and powerfully delivered a call to action: take introverts seriously and understand what they can do in the right environment. There is, of course, mu...
Posted June 15, 2012
https://blog.ted.com/2012/06/15/its-ok-to-eat-alone-qa-with-susan-cain

Fellows Friday with Neha Gupta

Founder of EachOneTeachOne, Neha Gupta helps Facebook users spend their online time tutoring students in need. Neha has a history of using IT for social good, including helping develop a smart phone app that provides live video streaming during 911 calls. In the future, Neha hopes to spread the power of technology by training women from her na...
Posted March 11, 2011
https://blog.ted.com/2011/03/11/fellows-friday-with-neha-gupta

Feel like you’re about to lose it? It could be a good time for a Meta-Moment

When we're overwhelmed by emotions, we’re usually not our best selves. We may blow up, say hurtful things or burst into tears. But what if we had a tool we could use to turn down the temperature at those times? Psychologist Marc Brackett has a helpful strategy. As founding director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence, psychologist Mar...
Posted September 6, 2019
https://ideas.ted.com/feel-like-youre-about-to-lose-it-it-could-be-a-good-time-for-a-meta-moment

Introductory essay

Written by the educator who created What Makes Us Human?, a brief look at the key facts, tough questions and big ideas in his field. Begin this TED Study with a fascinating read that gives context and clarity to the material. As a biological anthropologist, I never liked drawing sharp distinctions between human and non-human. Such boundaries ma...
https://www.ted.com/read/ted-studies/evolution/introductory-essay

TEDxXianWomen - an independently organized event

About this event: TEDxXi'anWomen城市大会:力量与新生 XX和XY作为最原始的染色体,塑造了这个星球上高等生命的两种形态。伴随着人类文明的发展与演进,女性始终贡献着自己独特的影响力。 值得高兴的是,这个时代的女性并不再急于向世界洗刷偏见,而是开始用与性别无关的标签表达自己。当力量并不意味着肌肉发达和身体强壮,新生也并不投射于怀孕产子的生理现象,女性们就脱离了生理构造的方框,发挥出坚韧与温柔的推动力。 我们邀请来自表演艺术、设计、性学、时尚、教育、心理学等多个领域的代表性人物来到丝绸之路的起点西安,围绕女性角色、女性发展、女性智慧等多方面内容,来讲述他们的独特思考。 X and Y, the primary sex chromosomes known, brought two form...
Event details: Xi‘an, Shaanxi, China · November 4, 2017
https://www.ted.com/tedx/events/25261

Breakthroughs: The talks of TED@Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Humanity is defined by its immense body of knowledge. Most times it inches forward, shedding light onto the mysteries of the universe and easing life's endeavors in small increments. But in some special moments, knowledge and understanding leap forward, when one concentrated mind or one crucial discovery redirects the course of things and ch...
Posted November 30, 2017
https://blog.ted.com/2017/11/30/breakthroughs-the-talks-of-tedmerck-kgaa-darmstadt-germany

Breaking free of stereotype threat with Claude Steele (Transcript)

ReThinking with Adam Grant Breaking free of stereotype threat with Claude Steele January 24, 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...
https://www.ted.com/podcasts/breaking-free-of-stereotype-threat-claude-steele-transcript

TEDxMtHoodSalon - an independently organized event

About this event: Focused on the theme of Equity, Inclusion and Justice, this TEDxMtHood Salon features local speakers Lakia Davis and Julie Davis, in addition to related TED.com videos. The schedule of events is as follows: 6:30-7:00pm - Registration and mingling 7:00-9:00pm - Equity, Inclusion and Justice Salon session with speakers Lakia Davis and Julie Dav...
Event details: Portland, Oregon, United States · July 14, 2016
https://www.ted.com/tedx/events/19789

How free solo climber Alex Honnold faces fear (Transcript)

Re:Thinking with Adam Grant How free solo climber Alex Honnold faces fear Sept 20, 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 and what...
https://www.ted.com/podcasts/how-free-solo-climber-alex-honnold-faces-fear-transcript

What does inequality do to our bodies and minds? A social psychologist and an epidemiologist discuss

What do a disease-fighting epidemiologist (retired) and an up-and-coming social psychologist have in common? They're both fascinated by the unseen social problems hidden behind the word "inequality."  Beyond the lack of access to money and power -- what does inequality do to us as human beings? Epidemiologist Richard Wilkinson (TED Talk: ...
Posted August 6, 2014
https://ideas.ted.com/what-does-inequality-do-to-our-bodies-and-minds-a-social-psychologist-and-an-epidemiologist-discuss

Jonathan Haidt: Can a divided America heal?

How can the US recover after the negative, partisan presidential election of 2016? Social psychologist Jonathan Haidt studies the morals that form the basis of our political choices. In conversation with TED Curator Chris Anderson, he describes the patterns of thinking and historical causes that have led to such sharp divisions in America -- and...
https://www.ted.com/talks/jonathan_haidt_can_a_divided_america_heal

Jane McGonigal: The game that can give you 10 extra years of life

When game designer Jane McGonigal found herself bedridden and suicidal following a severe concussion, she had a fascinating idea for how to get better. She dove into the scientific research and created the healing game, SuperBetter. In this moving talk, McGonigal explains how a game can boost resilience -- and promises to add 7.5 minutes to your...
https://www.ted.com/talks/jane_mcgonigal_the_game_that_can_give_you_10_extra_years_of_life

Taken for Granted: Lin-Manuel Miranda Daydreams, and His Dad Gets Things Done (Transcript)

Taken for Granted Tuesday, June 29, 2021 ADAM: Luis, did you think your son was out of his mind? LUIS: No, no, I never think he’s out of his mind, I just think that he’s ... nuts. [Adam and Lin laugh] ADAM: Nuts. That’s one way to have your dad describe you. But when you have a creative streak like Lin-Manuel Miranda’s, maybe it’s not such ...
https://www.ted.com/podcasts/taken-for-granted-lin-manuel-miranda-daydreams-and-his-dad-gets-things-done-transcript

Lin-Manuel Miranda Daydreams, and His Dad Gets Things Done (Transcript)

ReThinking with Adam Grant Lin-Manuel Miranda Daydreams, and His Dad Gets Things Done (Transcript) June 29, 2021 ADAM: Luis, did you think your son was out of his mind? LUIS: No, no, I never think he’s out of his mind, I just think that he’s ... nuts. [Adam and Lin laugh] ADAM: Nuts. That’s one way to have your dad describe you. But when you...
https://www.ted.com/podcasts/lin-manuel-miranda-daydreams-transcript

Knowing when to quit with world poker champion Annie Duke (Transcript)

ReThinking with Adam Grant Knowing when to quit with world poker champion Annie Duke January 3, 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 thoug...
https://www.ted.com/podcasts/knowing-when-to-quit-with-world-poker-champion-annie-duke-transcript

The science of happiness (w/ Laurie Santos) (Transcript)

How to Be a Better Human The science of happiness (w/ Laurie Santos) January 23, 2023 [00:00:00] Chris Duffy: You are listening to How to Be a Better Human. I am your host, Chris Duffy. Here's a strange thing that I have noticed about my own brain. Often, the times that I feel the happiest are where I have a lot of irons in the fire. There's a...
https://www.ted.com/podcasts/how-to-be-a-better-human/the-science-of-happiness-laurie-santos-transcript

How to teach a young introvert

What should we do with the quiet kids? A conversation with Susan Cain on the future of classroom education. Susan Cain sticks up for the introverts of the world. In the U.S., where one third to one half the population identifies as introverts, that means sticking up for a lot of people. Some of them might be data engineers overwhelmed by the ...
Posted September 2, 2014
https://ideas.ted.com/how-to-teach-a-young-introvert

Gift guide: Books about business and professional growth

Minority Leader: How to Lead from the Outside and Make Change by Stacey Abrams (TED talk: 3 questions to ask yourself about everything you do) I work in government affairs, and the last thing I enjoy reading for pleasure are books by politicians. However, this book is different on so many levels and is a must-read -- whether you’re a political ...
Posted November 20, 2019
https://ideas.ted.com/gift-guide-books-about-business-and-professional-growth

Are we irrationally pessimistic? A deep-dive Q&A with Steven Pinker

After his mainstage talk on the opening night of TED, psychologist Steven Pinker sat down with Chris Anderson to dive into his new book, Enlightenment Now. The two examined some criticisms of the book and the thesis behind it, dug into the data, and then threw the floor open for questions, in a session that offered the luxury of time to real...
Posted April 13, 2018
https://blog.ted.com/2018/04/13/are-we-irrationally-pessimistic-a-deep-dive-qa-with-steven-pinker
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