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Playlist: How to practice emotional first aid (10 talks)

Handy TED Talks for when you (or a loved one) need help recovering from an emotional hit.
Curated by TED · 10 talks
http://www.ted.com/playlists/how_to_practice_emotional_first_aid

Playlist: The emotional impact of architecture (10 talks)

Examine how the shape and angles of your surroundings can deeply influence the way you interact with the space and people around you.
Curated by TED · 10 talks
http://www.ted.com/playlists/the_emotional_impact_of_archit

Sally Kohn: Let’s try emotional correctness

It's time for liberals and conservatives to transcend their political differences and really listen to each other, says political pundit Sally Kohn. In this optimistic talk, Kohn shares what she learned as a progressive lesbian talking head on Fox News. It’s not about political correctness, she says, but rather, emotional correctness. (Contains ...
https://www.ted.com/talks/sally_kohn_let_s_try_emotional_correctness

Susan David: The gift and power of emotional courage

Psychologist Susan David shares how the way we deal with our emotions shapes everything that matters: our actions, careers, relationships, health and happiness. In this deeply moving, humorous and potentially life-changing talk, she challenges a culture that prizes positivity over emotional truth and discusses the powerful strategies of emotiona...
https://www.ted.com/talks/susan_david_the_gift_and_power_of_emotional_courage

Playlist: What are emotions? (5 talks)

Explore the emotional landscape of life and identify those hard to define feelings with these fascinating talks.
Curated by TED · 5 talks
http://www.ted.com/playlists/what_are_emotions

Guy Winch: Why we all need to practice emotional first aid

We'll go to the doctor when we feel flu-ish or a nagging pain. So why don't we see a health professional when we feel emotional pain: guilt, loss, loneliness? Too many of us deal with common psychological-health issues on our own, says Guy Winch. But we don't have to. He makes a compelling case to practice emotional hygiene — taking care of our ...
https://www.ted.com/talks/guy_winch_why_we_all_need_to_practice_emotional_first_aid

Playlist: The path to reconciliation (5 talks)

Go on an emotional journey with these courageous speakers who share how they transformed their pain into forgiveness.
Curated by TED · 5 talks
http://www.ted.com/playlists/the_path_to_reconciliation

Kate Darling: Why we have an emotional connection to robots

We're far from developing robots that feel emotions, but we already have feelings towards them, says robot ethicist Kate Darling, and an instinct like that can have consequences. Learn more about how we're biologically hardwired to project intent and life onto machines -- and how it might help us better understand ourselves.
https://www.ted.com/talks/kate_darling_why_we_have_an_emotional_connection_to_robots

Kareem Yusuf: The importance of emotional tone in the digital age

Technology can be dehumanizing. Even our day-to-day personal interactions conducted in digital bursts risk losing the heart of who are. Kareem Yusuf shows how people have aimed to embed emotional "tone" into their digital lives, from text-messages to data. He explores why, in today's fully digitized and globalized world, we must strive to incorp...
https://www.ted.com/talks/kareem_yusuf_the_importance_of_emotional_tone_in_the_digital_age

Sydney Jensen: How can we support the emotional well-being of teachers?

Teachers emotionally support our kids -- but who's supporting our teachers? In this eye-opening talk, educator Sydney Jensen explores how teachers are at risk of "secondary trauma" -- the idea that they absorb the emotional weight of their students' experiences -- and shows how schools can get creative in supporting everyone's mental health and ...
https://www.ted.com/talks/sydney_jensen_how_can_we_support_the_emotional_well_being_of_teachers

Playlist: Let’s end the silence around abuse (7 talks)

In a world where so many are unable to do so, these courageous talks highlight the importance of speaking out against abuse, whether it's emotional, physical, sexual or online.
Curated by TED · 7 talks
http://www.ted.com/playlists/let_s_end_the_silence_around_a

Lili Haydn: "The Last Serenade"

In a stirring, emotional performance, violinist Lili Haydn plays a selection from her musical "The Last Serenade."
https://www.ted.com/talks/lili_haydn_the_last_serenade

Daniel Goleman: Why aren't we more compassionate?

Daniel Goleman, author of "Emotional Intelligence," asks why we aren't more compassionate more of the time.
https://www.ted.com/talks/daniel_goleman_why_aren_t_we_more_compassionate

Sandeep Jauhar: How your emotions change the shape of your heart

"A record of our emotional life is written on our hearts," says cardiologist and author Sandeep Jauhar. In a stunning talk, he explores the mysterious ways our emotions impact the health of our hearts -- causing them to change shape in response to grief or fear, to literally break in response to emotional heartbreak -- and calls for a shift in h...
https://www.ted.com/talks/sandeep_jauhar_how_your_emotions_change_the_shape_of_your_heart

Playlist: How to talk about your feelings (10 talks)

Insightful TED Talks to help guide you on your journey to healthier, stronger relationships with others — and yourself.
Curated by TED · 10 talks
http://www.ted.com/playlists/how_to_talk_about_your_feelings

Emily Oster: 3 things new parents should consider before going back to work

Should you go back to work after having kids? It's an emotional decision, but weighing three factors can make it easier, says author and economist Emily Oster.
https://www.ted.com/talks/emily_oster_3_things_new_parents_should_consider_before_going_back_to_work

Daniel Libeskind: 17 words of architectural inspiration

Daniel Libeskind builds on very big ideas. Here, he shares 17 words that underlie his vision for architecture -- raw, risky, emotional, radical -- and that offer inspiration for any bold creative pursuit.
https://www.ted.com/talks/daniel_libeskind_17_words_of_architectural_inspiration

Mira Calix: Sound and sentiment

What does happiness sound like? What about misery? Musician Mira Calix explores the emotional qualities embedded in music and noise and shares a sound-based spectrum of human sentiments that emerged from her work.
https://www.ted.com/talks/mira_calix_sound_and_sentiment

Jonathan Harris: The Web's secret stories

Jonathan Harris wants to make sense of the emotional world of the Web. With deep compassion for the human condition, his projects troll the Internet to find out what we're all feeling and looking for.
https://www.ted.com/talks/jonathan_harris_the_web_s_secret_stories

Ethel: A string quartet plays "Blue Room"

The avant-garde string quartet Ethel performs the third movement from Phil Kline's four-part suite "The Blue Room and Other Stories." Searching melodic lines show off the deep, emotional musicality of these passionate players.
https://www.ted.com/talks/ethel_a_string_quartet_plays_blue_room

David Hanson: Robots that "show emotion"

David Hanson's robot faces look and act like yours: They recognize and respond to emotion, and make expressions of their own. Here, an "emotional" live demo of the Einstein robot offers a peek at a future where robots truly mimic humans.
https://www.ted.com/talks/david_hanson_robots_that_show_emotion

Matt Walker: How sleep affects your emotions

It's not just your imagination -- you're more irritable when you're low on zzzzs. Sleep scientist Matt Walker explains how our nightly slumber affects the emotional centers in our brains, and why we can think of sleep as first aid for our feelings.
https://www.ted.com/talks/matt_walker_how_sleep_affects_your_emotions

Poppy Crum: Technology that knows what you're feeling

What happens when technology knows more about us than we do? Poppy Crum studies how we express emotions -- and she suggests the end of the poker face is near, as new tech makes it easy to see the signals that give away how we're feeling. In a talk and demo, she shows how "empathetic technology" can read physical signals like body temperature and...
https://www.ted.com/talks/poppy_crum_technology_that_knows_what_you_re_feeling

Gregory Berns: What emotions look like in a dog's brain

How do dogs feel about their owners? In this talk, neuroscientist Dr. Gregory Berns explains how advanced brain imaging technologies could help us answer better understand the emotional bonds that exist between humans and our canine companions.
https://www.ted.com/talks/gregory_berns_what_emotions_look_like_in_a_dog_s_brain

Raphael Rose: How failure cultivates resilience

In his research for NASA, clinical psychologist Raphael Rose discovered that failure is key to creating resilience. He explains how leaning into trials and setbacks builds the emotional callouses that help us value what's good in life.
https://www.ted.com/talks/raphael_rose_how_failure_cultivates_resilience

John Doerr: Salvation (and profit) in greentech

"I don't think we're going to make it," John Doerr says in an emotional talk about climate change and investment. To create a world fit for his daughter to live in, he says, we need to invest now in clean, green energy.
https://www.ted.com/talks/john_doerr_salvation_and_profit_in_greentech

Don Norman: 3 ways good design makes you happy

In this talk from 2003, design critic Don Norman turns his incisive eye toward beauty, fun, pleasure and emotion, as he looks at design that makes people happy. He names the three emotional cues that a well-designed product must hit to succeed.
https://www.ted.com/talks/don_norman_3_ways_good_design_makes_you_happy

Nirupa Rao: An illustrated kingdom of real, fantastical plants

Botanical artist Nirupa Rao captures the spirit and beauty of nature in watercolor. With a portfolio of enchanting, scientifically accurate illustrations, she aims to reignite our emotional connection to the environment -- and open our eyes to an entire kingdom hidden in plain sight.
https://www.ted.com/talks/nirupa_rao_an_illustrated_kingdom_of_real_fantastical_plants

Rob Cooke: The cost of work stress -- and how to reduce it

By some estimates, work-related stress drains the US economy of nearly 300 billion dollars a year -- and it can hurt your productivity and personal health too, says wellness advocate Rob Cooke. He shares some strategies to help put your mental, physical and emotional well-being back at the forefront.
https://www.ted.com/talks/rob_cooke_the_cost_of_work_stress_and_how_to_reduce_it

Rhiannon Giddens: Songs that bring history to life

Rhiannon Giddens pours the emotional weight of American history into her music. Listen as she performs traditional folk ballads -- including "Waterboy," "Up Above My Head," and "Lonesome Road" by Sister Rosetta Tharp -- and one glorious original song, "Come Love Come," inspired by Civil War-era slave narratives.
https://www.ted.com/talks/rhiannon_giddens_songs_that_bring_history_to_life
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