Psychology
What makes us tick? These TED Talks — from psychologists and journalists, doctors and patients — share the latest research on why we do what we do.
Video playlists about Psychology
Our brains: predictably irrational
The 3 pounds of jelly in our skulls allow us to reflect on our own consciousness -- and to make counterintuitive, irrational decisions. These talks explore why.
A decade in review
Sayonara 2010s! Enjoy this look back on which popular TED Talks caught our attention from 2010 to 2019.
The most popular TED Talks in Hindi
Our most viewed TED Talks translated into Hindi by volunteer TED Translators. (Turn on subtitles to access translations.)
How perfectionism fails us
Why it's best to celebrate the little wins and imperfect moments alongside the big successes to combat our fear of failure.
Talks about Psychology
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How to find your bearings in a crisis
Years ago, I listened to an episode of the podcast On Being where Krista Tippett interviews writer and Buddhist teacher Sylvia Boorstein. This interview has ended up being a tou...
One way to calm an anxious mind: Notice when you’re doing OK
To keep our ancestors alive, our brains evolved an ongoing internal trickle of unease. It’s the little whisper of worry that keeps you scanning your inner and outer worlds for s...TED Books
The Science of Optimism
by Tali Sharot
Most of us have an optimism bias; we expect things to turn out pretty well, often better than they actually do. Tali Sharot explains why we're hard-wired for hope.
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