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.
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What makes you happy?
Everyone wants to be happy. But how, exactly, does one go about it? Here, psychologists, journalists, Buddhist monks and more gives answers that may surprise.
Angela Duckworth: 4 talks on human behavior
Psychologist Angela Duckworth studies the traits that allow us to stick to our goals — and she chose four great talks that explore other facets of how human beings behave.
How we make choices
Talks on why some choices are so tough, and how we can make better ones. Some even ask: are we really in control of our choices at all?
Charming talks for a boost on a bad day
Bad days happen to good people. Here are talks guaranteed to help cheer you up.
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When is it OK to wear an item from another culture, and when is it appropriation? How to tell
You may think glaringly offensive items have nothing to do with you or your closet. “I would never buy an offensive item or appropriate something from another culture,” you migh...
Dear Guy: “I lost my job, and I’m starting to panic about finding another”
Welcome to “Dear Guy,” TED’s advice column from psychologist Guy Winch. Twice a month, he’ll answer reader questions about life, love and what matters most. Please send them to ...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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