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His Holiness the Karmapa: The technology of the heart

His Holiness the Karmapa talks about how he was discovered to be the reincarnation of a revered figure in Tibetan Buddhism. In telling his story, he urges us to work on not just technology and design, but the technology and design of the heart. He is translated onstage by Tyler Dewar.
https://www.ted.com/talks/his_holiness_the_karmapa_the_technology_of_the_heart

Patty McCord: 8 lessons on building a company people enjoy working for

Most companies operate on a set of policies: mandated vacation days, travel guidelines, standard work hours, annual goals. But what happens when a company looks less to control and more to trust? Patty McCord, the iconic former chief talent officer at Netflix, shares the key insights that led her to toss the handbook out the window.
https://www.ted.com/talks/patty_mccord_8_lessons_on_building_a_company_people_enjoy_working_for

Wajahat Ali: 3 ways to find hope in hopeless times

It can be hard to remain hopeful during seemingly hopeless times. Sharing hard-won wisdom on how to not give up when the going gets tough, writer Wajahat Ali talks about the challenges he faced with his daughter's cancer diagnosis and the COVID-19 pandemic, detailing three actionable things we can all do to find the silver linings in our lives -...
https://www.ted.com/talks/wajahat_ali_3_ways_to_find_hope_in_hopeless_times

Laura Trice: Remember to say thank you

In this deceptively simple 3-minute talk, Dr. Laura Trice muses on the power of the magic words "thank you" -- to deepen a friendship, to repair a bond, to make sure another person knows what they mean to you. Try it.
https://www.ted.com/talks/laura_trice_remember_to_say_thank_you

Stuart Brown | TED Speaker

Stuart Brown's research shows play is not just joyful and energizing -- it's deeply involved with human development and intelligence. Through the National Institute for Play, he's working to better understand its significance.
Play researcher, psychiatrist
https://www.ted.com/speakers/stuart_brown

Arianna Huffington: How to succeed? Get more sleep

In this short talk, Arianna Huffington shares a small idea that can awaken much bigger ones: the power of a good night's sleep. Instead of bragging about our sleep deficits, she urges us to shut our eyes and see the big picture: We can sleep our way to increased productivity and happiness -- and smarter decision-making.
https://www.ted.com/talks/arianna_huffington_how_to_succeed_get_more_sleep

Playlist: Talks to help practice patience (8 talks)

These talks can help you fine tune your composure in the face of frustration.
Curated by TED · 8 talks
https://www.ted.com/playlists/talks_to_help_practice_patienc

Playlist: Talks for when you feel totally burned out (10 talks)

Worn out? Exhausted? Bleary-eyed? If you need a little something to ease your frustration and get you back in the spirit, this collection of talks should help.
Curated by TED · 10 talks
https://www.ted.com/playlists/talks_for_when_you_feel_totall

Aimee Mullins: The opportunity of adversity

The thesaurus might equate "disabled" with synonyms like "useless" and "mutilated," but ground-breaking runner Aimee Mullins is out to redefine the word. Defying these associations, she shows how adversity -- in her case, being born without shinbones -- actually opens the door for human potential.
https://www.ted.com/talks/aimee_mullins_the_opportunity_of_adversity

Jamil Zaki: How to escape the cynicism trap

Some days, it's hard to be optimistic. But cynicism -- the idea that people are inherently selfish, greedy and dishonest -- is making humanity lonelier and more divided, says psychologist Jamil Zaki. Presenting fascinating research on cooperation, empathy and trust, Zaki makes the scientific case for optimism and shows us how to break out of the...
https://www.ted.com/talks/jamil_zaki_how_to_escape_the_cynicism_trap

Playlist: Stefan Sagmeister: My all-time favorites (5 talks)

Stefan Sagmeister prefers to watch with company: “I find watching TED Talks the most brilliant alternative to watching TV, especially with someone else while stopping and going and stopping and discussing it all.”
Curated by Stefan Sagmeister · 5 talks
https://www.ted.com/playlists/stefan_sagmeister_my_all_time

Beautyrest: Innovations in sleep

The way we sleep is constantly evolving -- from the first raised beds in ancient Egypt to communal sleeping as a way to keep warm during the Industrial Revolution to separate beds for married couples in Victorian England. Now that we've begun to study sleep as a science, we're starting to understand just how important a good night's sleep can be...
https://www.ted.com/talks/beautyrest_innovations_in_sleep

Playlist: 10 guiding principles for leaders (10 talks)

It never hurts to have a basic set of guiding principles. Let these insightful talks help shape, redefine and build out your own leadership goals. (Curated in partnership with Brightline Initiative.)
Curated by TED · 10 talks
https://www.ted.com/playlists/10_guiding_principles_for_leaders

Playlist: Charming talks for a boost on a bad day (5 talks)

Bad days happen to good people. Here are talks guaranteed to help cheer you up.
Curated by TED · 5 talks
https://www.ted.com/playlists/charming_talks_for_a_boost_on

Playlist: In the mood for love (11 talks)

Love: it’s what makes the world go round. And also: all you need. As well as that thing, in addition to war, in which all is fair. Here, TED Talks about this most basic of human emotions.
Curated by TED · 11 talks
https://www.ted.com/playlists/in_the_mood_for_love

Playlist: Talks to help you find your purpose (8 talks)

Not sure what to do with your one precious life? These talks help you find the path that only you could take.
Curated by TED · 8 talks
https://www.ted.com/playlists/talks_to_help_you_find_your_pu

Playlist: Simple ways to support the arts (7 talks)

There are several ways to help artists: showing up to events, spreading the word ... (and yes, money does help, too).
Curated by TED · 7 talks
https://www.ted.com/playlists/simple_ways_to_support_the_arts

Elizabeth Dunn | TED Speaker

Elizabeth Dunn discovers ways that people can optimize their use of time, money and technology in order to maximize their own happiness.
Happiness researcher
https://www.ted.com/speakers/elizabeth_dunn

Tea Uglow: An Internet without screens might look like this

Designer Tea Uglow is creating a future in which humanity's love for natural solutions and simple tools can coexist with our need for information and the devices that provide us with it. "Reality is richer than screens," she says. "We can have a happy place filled with the information we love that feels as natural as switching on lightbulb."
https://www.ted.com/talks/tea_uglow_an_internet_without_screens_might_look_like_this

Amy Purdy: Living beyond limits

When she was 19, Amy Purdy lost both her legs below the knee. And now ... she's a pro snowboarder (and a killer competitor on "Dancing with the Stars"!). In this powerful talk, she shows us how to draw inspiration from life's obstacles.
https://www.ted.com/talks/amy_purdy_living_beyond_limits

Rory Sutherland: Life lessons from an ad man

Advertising adds value to a product by changing our perception, rather than the product itself. Rory Sutherland makes the daring assertion that a change in perceived value can be just as satisfying as what we consider “real” value -- and his conclusion has interesting consequences for how we look at life.
https://www.ted.com/talks/rory_sutherland_life_lessons_from_an_ad_man

Larry Smith: Why you will fail to have a great career

In this funny and blunt talk, Larry Smith pulls no punches when he calls out the absurd excuses people invent when they fail to pursue their passions.
https://www.ted.com/talks/larry_smith_why_you_will_fail_to_have_a_great_career

Lisa Feldman Barrett: You aren't at the mercy of your emotions -- your brain creates them

Can you look at someone's face and know what they're feeling? Does everyone experience happiness, sadness and anxiety the same way? What are emotions anyway? For the past 25 years, psychology professor Lisa Feldman Barrett has mapped facial expressions, scanned brains and analyzed hundreds of physiology studies to understand what emotions really...
https://www.ted.com/talks/lisa_feldman_barrett_you_aren_t_at_the_mercy_of_your_emotions_your_brain_creates_them

Playlist: A simple guide to forming healthy habits (9 talks)

There's never a bad time to start a good habit. Let these talks set the framework for a healthier, happier life.
Curated by TED · 9 talks
https://www.ted.com/playlists/talks_to_form_better_habits

A.J. Jacobs: My journey to thank all the people responsible for my morning coffee

Author A.J. Jacobs embarked on a quest with a deceptively simple idea at its heart: to personally thank every person who helped make his morning cup of coffee. More than one thousand "thank yous" later, Jacobs reflects on the globe-trotting journey that ensued -- and shares the life-altering wisdom he picked up along the way. "I discovered that ...
https://www.ted.com/talks/a_j_jacobs_my_journey_to_thank_all_the_people_responsible_for_my_morning_coffee

Ron Gutman: The hidden power of smiling

Ron Gutman reviews a raft of studies about smiling, and reveals some surprising results. Did you know your smile can be a predictor of how long you'll live -- and that a simple smile has a measurable effect on your overall well-being? Prepare to flex a few facial muscles as you learn more about this evolutionarily contagious behavior.
https://www.ted.com/talks/ron_gutman_the_hidden_power_of_smiling

YeYoon Kim: What kids can teach adults about asking for help

Do you need some help? It's OK to ask, says YeYoon Kim, a former kindergarten teacher who learned from her students how powerful and courageous it can be to reach out for support. Sharing the story of one of the most difficult periods in her life, Kim explores the happiness and joy that can come from leaning on those you love in times of need --...
https://www.ted.com/talks/yeyoon_kim_what_kids_can_teach_adults_about_asking_for_help

Khalil Ramadi: Electronic pills that could transform how we treat disease

Could a small jolt of electricity to your gut help treat chronic diseases? Medical hacker and TED Fellow Khalil Ramadi is developing a new, noninvasive therapy that could treat diseases like diabetes, obesity, Parkinson's and Alzheimer's with an electronic pill. More targeted than a traditional pill and less invasive than surgery, these micro-de...
https://www.ted.com/talks/khalil_ramadi_electronic_pills_that_could_transform_how_we_treat_disease

Playlist: Slow down! Enjoy life. (7 talks)

The world is moving fast. These talks will inspire you to take the time to process it all.
Curated by TED · 7 talks
https://www.ted.com/playlists/slow_down_enjoy_life

Playlist: Ryan Coogler: 6 talks that inspired me (6 talks)

Ryan Coogler, director of "Creed" and "Fruitvale Station," picks his 6 favorite talks.
Curated by Ryan Coogler · 6 talks
https://www.ted.com/playlists/ryan_coogler_6_talks_that_ins
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