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Playlist: The creative spark (7 talks)

What makes us create and innovate? Here, wildly creative thinkers share ideas and insights into what kindles genius.
Curated by TED · 7 talks
http://www.ted.com/playlists/the_creative_spark

Playlist: Amazing, creative homes (10 talks)

Explore the ingenious designs and intriguingly gorgeous places that people call home.
Curated by TED · 10 talks
http://www.ted.com/playlists/don_t_you_wish_you_lived_here

Brandon Rodriguez: The power of creative constraints

Imagine you were asked to invent something new. It could be whatever you want, made from anything you choose, in any shape or size. That kind of creative freedom sounds so liberating, doesn't it? Or ... does it? if you're like most people you'd probably be paralyzed by this task. Why? Brandon Rodriguez explains how creative constraints actually ...
https://www.ted.com/talks/brandon_rodriguez_the_power_of_creative_constraints

Luc de Brabandere: Reinventing creative thinking

Thinking out of the box -- it's one of the most cited strategies for innovation. Corporate philosopher Luc de Brabandere pondered exactly what was happening in our minds when we think creatively, and shares his own perspective on this strategy. He argues that the most incredible ideas don't come from just thinking beyond the perimeter of our cur...
https://www.ted.com/talks/luc_de_brabandere_reinventing_creative_thinking

Gil Weinberg: Can robots be creative?

People have been grappling with the question of artificial creativity -- alongside the question of artificial intelligence -- for over 170 years. For instance, could we program machines to create high quality original music? And if we do, is it the machine or the programmer that exhibits creativity? Gil Weinberg investigates this creative conund...
https://www.ted.com/talks/gil_weinberg_can_robots_be_creative

Elizabeth Gilbert: Your elusive creative genius

Elizabeth Gilbert muses on the impossible things we expect from artists and geniuses -- and shares the radical idea that, instead of the rare person "being" a genius, all of us "have" a genius. It's a funny, personal and surprisingly moving talk.
https://www.ted.com/talks/elizabeth_gilbert_your_elusive_creative_genius

Playlist: TED Talks to inspire you to make art (9 talks)

Ignite your inner creative with these mesmerizing, colorful and sometimes-curious talks about the world of art (and the artists who make it).
Curated by TED · 9 talks
http://www.ted.com/playlists/ted_talks_to_inspire_you_to_make_art

Dan Phillips: Creative houses from reclaimed stuff

In this funny and inspiring talk, Dan Phillips tours us through a dozen homes he's built in Texas using recycled and reclaimed materials in wildly creative ways. Brilliant, low-tech design details will refresh your own drive to make more with less.
https://www.ted.com/talks/dan_phillips_creative_houses_from_reclaimed_stuff

Rahaf Harfoush: How burnout makes us less creative

Our obsession with productivity -- to-do lists, life hacks, morning routines -- is making us less productive, says digital anthropologist Rahaf Harfoush. She explains why we need to redesign our workday around creativity -- not just efficiency.
https://www.ted.com/talks/rahaf_harfoush_how_burnout_makes_us_less_creative

Tim Harford: How frustration can make us more creative

Challenges and problems can derail your creative process ... or they can make you more creative than ever. In the surprising story behind the best-selling solo piano album of all time, Tim Harford may just convince you of the advantages of having to work with a little mess.
https://www.ted.com/talks/tim_harford_how_frustration_can_make_us_more_creative

Ethan Hawke: Give yourself permission to be creative

Reflecting on moments that shaped his life, actor Ethan Hawke examines how courageous expression promotes healing and connection with one another -- and invites you to discover your own unabashed creativity. "There is no path till you walk it," he says.
https://www.ted.com/talks/ethan_hawke_give_yourself_permission_to_be_creative

Playlist: 8 ways to fuel innovation (8 talks)

Feel like you're running low on fresh ideas? Get creative with these thought-provoking TED Talks to inspire new and experimental thinking.
Curated by TED · 8 talks
http://www.ted.com/playlists/8_ways_to_fuel_innovation

David Kelley: How to build your creative confidence

Is your school or workplace divided between the "creatives" versus the practical people? Yet surely, David Kelley suggests, creativity is not the domain of only a chosen few. Telling stories from his legendary design career and his own life, he offers ways to build the confidence to create. (From The Design Studio session at TED2012, guest-curat...
https://www.ted.com/talks/david_kelley_how_to_build_your_creative_confidence

Playlist: The inventor's corner (9 talks)

How a creative spark became a full-fledged idea, became a prototype, became an amazing invention ...
Curated by TED · 9 talks
http://www.ted.com/playlists/the_inventor_s_corner

John Maeda: How art, technology and design inform creative leaders

John Maeda, former President of the Rhode Island School of Design, delivers a funny and charming talk that spans a lifetime of work in art, design and technology, concluding with a picture of creative leadership in the future. Watch for demos of Maeda's earliest work -- and even a computer made of people.
https://www.ted.com/talks/john_maeda_how_art_technology_and_design_inform_creative_leaders

Playlist: Kickstart your creativity (6 talks)

Out of fresh ideas? These inspiring talks offer the kick-in-the-pants you need to unleash your creative spirit.
Curated by TED · 6 talks
http://www.ted.com/playlists/kickstart_your_creativity

Sakinah Hofler: How to use creative writing to bear witness

The tumult and pace of the 21st century can often leave us feeling like helpless bystanders. In this instructive talk, writer Sakinah Hofler explains how we can use creative writing to deal with the events around us by using it as a tool to bear witness and -- in doing so -- better understand how we fit into their chaotic fabric.
https://www.ted.com/talks/sakinah_hofler_how_to_use_creative_writing_to_bear_witness

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

Amit Kalra: 3 creative ways to fix fashion's waste problem

What happens to the clothes we don't buy? You might think that last season's coats, trousers and turtlenecks end up being put to use, but most of it (nearly 13 million tons each year in the United States alone) ends up in landfills. Fashion has a waste problem, and Amit Kalra wants to fix it. He shares some creative ways the industry can evolve ...
https://www.ted.com/talks/amit_kalra_3_creative_ways_to_fix_fashion_s_waste_problem

Playlist: TED MacArthur Grant winners (16 talks)

A collection of talks from creative individuals striving to bring light to some of the world's most pressing issues.
Curated by TED · 16 talks
http://www.ted.com/playlists/ted_macarthur_grant_winners

Wayne McGregor: A choreographer's creative process in real time

We all use our body on a daily basis, and yet few of us think about our physicality the way Wayne McGregor does. He demonstrates how a choreographer communicates ideas to an audience, working with two dancers to build phrases of dance, live and unscripted, on the TEDGlobal stage.
https://www.ted.com/talks/wayne_mcgregor_a_choreographer_s_creative_process_in_real_time

Blaise Agüera y Arcas: How computers are learning to be creative

We're on the edge of a new frontier in art and creativity -- and it's not human. Blaise Agüera y Arcas, principal scientist at Google, works with deep neural networks for machine perception and distributed learning. In this captivating demo, he shows how neural nets trained to recognize images can be run in reverse, to generate them. The results...
https://www.ted.com/talks/blaise_aguera_y_arcas_how_computers_are_learning_to_be_creative

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

Marily Oppezzo: Want to be more creative? Go for a walk

When trying to come up with a new idea, we all have times when we get stuck. But according to research by behavioral and learning scientist Marily Oppezzo, getting up and going for a walk might be all it takes to get your creative juices flowing. In this fun, fast talk, she explains how walking could help you get the most out of your next brains...
https://www.ted.com/talks/marily_oppezzo_want_to_be_more_creative_go_for_a_walk

Navi Radjou: Creative problem-solving in the face of extreme limits

Navi Radjou has spent years studying "jugaad," also known as frugal innovation. Pioneered by entrepreneurs in emerging markets who figured out how to get spectacular value from limited resources, the practice has now caught on globally. Peppering his talk with a wealth of examples of human ingenuity at work, Radjou also shares three principles f...
https://www.ted.com/talks/navi_radjou_creative_problem_solving_in_the_face_of_extreme_limits

Olympia Della Flora: Creative ways to get kids to thrive in school

To get young kids to thrive in school, we need to do more than teach them how to read and write -- we need to teach them how to manage their emotions, says educator Olympia Della Flora. In this practical talk, she shares creative tactics she used to help struggling, sometimes disruptive students -- things like stopping for brain breaks, singing ...
https://www.ted.com/talks/olympia_della_flora_creative_ways_to_get_kids_to_thrive_in_school

Design Matters with Debbie Millman

Design Matters with Debbie Millman is one of the world’s very first podcasts. Broadcasting independently for over 15 years, the show is about how incredibly creative people design the arc of their lives. About the host Debbie Millman Named “one of the most influential designers working today” by Graphic Design USA, and “one of the most creative...
https://www.ted.com/podcasts/design_matters_with_debbie_millman

LaToya Ruby Frazier: A creative solution for the water crisis in Flint, Michigan

Artist and TED Fellow LaToya Ruby Frazier spent five months living in Flint, Michigan, documenting the lives of those affected by the city's water crisis for her photo essay "Flint is Family." As the crisis dragged on, she realized it was going to take more than a series of photos to bring relief. In this inspiring, surprising talk, she shares t...
https://www.ted.com/talks/latoya_ruby_frazier_a_creative_solution_for_the_water_crisis_in_flint_michigan

Bill T. Jones: The dancer, the singer, the cellist ... and a moment of creative magic

Legendary dance choreographer Bill T. Jones and TED Fellows Joshua Roman and Somi didn't know exactly what was going to happen when they took the stage at TED2015. They just knew they wanted to offer the audience an opportunity to witness creative collaboration in action. The result: An improvised piece they call "The Red Circle and the Blue Cur...
https://www.ted.com/talks/bill_t_jones_the_dancer_the_singer_the_cellist_and_a_moment_of_creative_magic

Sakinah Hofler: How creative writing can help you through life's hardest moments

Have you ever seen or experienced something and wished you spoke up? Writer Sakinah Hofler makes the case for writing as a tool to help you process difficult memories and reclaim the power they may hold. Pick up a pen or pull up a keyboard and follow along as she walks you through how to unburden your mind and inspire reflection.
https://www.ted.com/talks/sakinah_hofler_how_creative_writing_can_help_you_through_life_s_hardest_moments
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