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Thirty-nine million people in the world are blind, and the majority lost their sight due to curable and preventable diseases. But how do you test and treat people who live in remote areas, where expensive, bulky eye equipment is hard to come by? TED Fellow Andrew Bastawrous demos a smartphone app and cheap hardware that

Why Americans don’t trust each other, with Todd Rose Subscribe to Big Think on YouTube ►► https://www.youtube.com/c/bigthink Up next ►► “Collective Illusions”: Why false consensus in society is so dangerous https://youtu.be/mdV9kXzvWFc Should we trust people to make choices for themselves, or control those choices for them? As a free people in a free society, it

Have an idea you’re yearning to turn into a business? Julissa Prado, founder and CEO of Rizos Curls, explains how she was inspired by the Latino and immigrant communities she grew up in — and shares 3 principles that guide her in her work. The Way We Work is a TED original video series where

Un emprendimiento es un proyecto que te anima a soñar, pero las oscuras finanzas te dan un toque de realidad…cómo hacer para que esa realidad sea la que queremos… Tiene 36 años y es Contador Público, Magister en Gestión Empresaria. Doctorando UBA Asesor en Finanzas para empresas. Desempeñó su actividad profesional en diversas ramas de

There are two kinds of identity politics. One is good. The other, very bad. Watch the newest video from Big Think: https://bigth.ink/NewVideo Join Big Think Edge for exclusive videos: https://bigth.ink/Edge ———————————————————————————- Freedom is speech is being eradicated on college campuses in favor of identity politics and “snowflake” culture. Rather than be open to new ideas,

We know how long it takes to heal from broken bones, injuries and ailments, but what about a broken heart? The answer, like relationships, is a little complicated. In this episode of Am I Normal?, Mona investigates different strategies for falling out of love with the help of a couples therapist, and unveils the research

In search for big ideas, we often overlook the tinier ones. Alexandra opens the doors into the microcosmos all around us and tells stories about genes and chemical superpowers which bacteria secretly change the world to a better with. I am no CEO, no top-level researcher or manager, I am rather still learning all the

Michio Kaku: String Theory Is The Only Game In Town New videos DAILY: https://bigth.ink Join Big Think Edge for exclusive video lessons from top thinkers and doers: https://bigth.ink/Edge ———————————————————————————- The co-founder of Field String Theory explains why the universe has 11 dimensions rather than any other number. ———————————————————————————- MICHIO KAKU: Dr. Michio Kaku is the

Liquid neural networks are a class of AI algorithms that can learn to stay adaptable even after training. Liquid neural networks are inspired by how brain cells communicate with each other. They are robust to perturbations, they do not need to be large to generate interesting behavior, and show promise in learning necessary skills from

Former Harvard professor and best-selling author Todd Rose explains the problem with prestigious colleges and how the future of higher ed could be bright. Subscribe to Big Think on YouTube ► https://www.youtube.com/c/bigthink Up Next ► How can cognitive science inform the future of education? https://youtu.be/rbhQ_euH7Ac Education is and always will be the great equalizer –

Our energy future depends on nuclear fusion, says Michel Laberge. The plasma physicist runs a small company with a big idea for a new type of nuclear reactor that could produce clean, cheap energy. His secret recipe? High speeds, scorching temperatures and crushing pressure. In this hopeful talk, he explains how nuclear fusion might be

America Ferrera believes stories have the power to make people better. She uses her voice to speak up for more humanity and justice in the world. Watch her full TED Talk: https://youtu.be/RjquHTj4HlY

“Is it bad if my partner and I sleep apart?” is a question frequently asked of sleep scientist Wendy Troxel. Wendy shares the science behind the health of sleeping with a partner or not, and provides insights about how to navigate these choices in our relationships. Watch the full talk here: https://youtu.be/U7ntoFtZK6A #tedx #shorts #sleep

Humans won’t survive if we stay on Earth. Michio Kaku explains. Subscribe to Big Think on YouTube ► https://www.youtube.com/c/bigthink Up Next ► Michio Kaku: 3 mind-blowing predictions about the future https://youtu.be/tuVuxKTJeBI On Earth, extinction is the norm: 99.9% of species eventually go extinct. Even worse, the laws of physics have destined our planet for destruction.

‘I am not creative’ – It’s what many of us think. Or, ‘I am creative but don’t have resources.’ Every day many of us kill ideas by sabotaging them with too many questions or self-doubt. Ann takes you on a quest to show that creativity is in fact a process that comes with phases and

What will we find in the twilight zone: the vast, mysterious, virtually unexplored realm hundreds of meters below the ocean’s surface? Heidi M. Sosik of Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution wants to find out. In this wonder-filled talk, she shares her plan to investigate these uncharted waters, which may hold a million new species and 90

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Should we bring back the wooly mammoth? Or edit a human embryo? Or wipe out an entire species that we consider harmful? The genome-editing technology CRISPR has made extraordinary questions like these legitimate — but how does it work? Scientist and community lab advocate Ellen Jorgensen is on a mission to explain the myths and

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Why can’t two slices of pizza be used as a slide clicker? Why shouldn’t you make music with ketchup? In this charming talk, inventor Jay Silver talks about the urge to play with the world around you. He shares some of his messiest inventions, and demos MaKey MaKey, a kit for hacking everyday objects. TEDTalks

There is a secret tool to help you find the courage to follow your heart. Patrick A. Lynch shares what it is, and how he discovered it on the path to following his own. Patrick is an attorney with an MBA with over twenty years of experience in non-profit leadership, corporate healthcare and and government

This interview is an episode from The Well, our new publication about ideas that inspire a life well-lived, created with the John Templeton Foundation. Subscribe to The Well on YouTube ► https://bit.ly/thewell-youtube Watch Jim Al-Khalili ‘s next interview ► What if quantum physics could eradicate illness? https://youtu.be/gElOu6WzgiU Is our experience of time different from how

http://www.ted.com How do we find planets — even habitable planets — around other stars? By looking for tiny dimming as a planet passes in front of its sun, TED Fellow Lucianne Walkowicz and the Kepler mission have found some 1,200 potential new planetary systems. With new techniques, they may even find ones with the right

The title of his talk is “Magic: The enjoyment of negative emotions”. It presents and explains the mechanism that occurs when an audience is fooled by a magician and why the emotions they experience are negative, yet enjoyable. Lionel Dellberg has been working for nine years as a professional magician. He launched is magical career

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Nature photographer Frans Lanting uses vibrant images to take us deep into the animal world. In this short, visual talk he calls for us to reconnect with other earthly creatures, and to shed the metaphorical skins that separate us from each other. TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from

Stand-up Comedy @ TEDxUniversityofPiraeus Dionisis is a man of many talents. He has made a career both in stand-up theater and in television. Currently in addition to stand-up shows, he presents a tv show called “cinelthete” at SKAI and also writes comic at socomic.gr This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED

What jobs will flourish in the future. And which you should avoid. New videos DAILY: https://bigth.ink Join Big Think Edge for exclusive video lessons from top thinkers and doers: https://bigth.ink/Edge ———————————————————————————- As robots and automation take over jobs, there will still be some occupations where humans will be preferred. Theoretical physicist and best-selling author Michio

Watch the full talk: https://tedtalks.social/procrastination A clip from Tim Urban’s TED Talk “Inside the mind of a master procrastinator” from TED2016 Tim Urban knows that procrastination doesn’t make sense, but he’s never been able to shake his habit of waiting until the last minute to get things done. In this hilarious and insightful talk, Urban

The founder of National Day Calendar talks about the importance of celebration and it’s impact on the people around you. As host of the talk show, the Tech Ranch, the “Guru Of Geek” Marlo Anderson has the privilege of interviewing many people who lead the world in innovation. This first-hand knowledge gives Marlo a unique

How a ‘heroic dose’ of psychedelics can be therapeutic, explained by a Johns Hopkins professor. Subscribe to Big Think on YouTube ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvQECJukTDE2i6aCoMnS-Vg?sub_confirmation=1 Up next, Psychedelics: The scientific renaissance of mind-altering drugs ► https://youtu.be/5T0LmbWROKY Psychedelic research is enjoying a renaissance. Recent studies have shown that psychedelic drugs like LSD and psilocybin seem to be a

Having trouble falling asleep — or staying asleep? Alcohol, sleeping pills or drugs like marijuana help you in the short-term, but they’re only a quick fix, says sleep scientist Matt Walker. There is, however, one proven way to treat your insomnia and help you get the zzz’s you need. Sleep — we spend one-third of

Olympic gymnast and medalist Nile Wilson draws on his own personal challenges with mental health as a trailblazer in sports to shed some light on the challenges many professional athletes face on their journey to becoming champions. Nile Wilson is one of Great Britain’s greatest ever gymnasts and has been a trailblazer for the sport

Bill Clinton: Learning to Work with Others Watch the newest video from Big Think: https://bigth.ink/NewVideo Join Big Think Edge for exclusive videos: https://bigth.ink/Edge ———————————————————————————- Fareed Zakaria asks President Bill Clinton if it is possible to learn how to successfully work with others. ———————————————————————————- After leaving the White House, President Clinton established the William J. Clinton

Elizaveta Fakirova, an urbanist and green infrastructure researcher, will deliver a powerful talk on how greening our roofs can help mitigate the challenges of the climate change. Trained as an architect and city manager, Elizaveta believes that nature itself is a powerful force that can be unharnessed to provide the relief in the emergency that

How to detect baloney the Carl Sagan way Watch the newest video from Big Think: https://bigth.ink/NewVideo Join Big Think Edge for exclusive videos: https://bigth.ink/Edge ———————————————————————————- In 1995, just a few months before his death, astrophysicist Carl Sagan published The Demon-Haunted World: Science as a Candle in the Dark. In that book, he wrote a chapter

Visit http://TED.com to get our entire library of TED Talks, transcripts, translations, personalized talk recommendations and more. Health care workers are under more stress than ever before. How can they protect their mental health while handling new and complex pressures? TED Fellow Laurel Braitman shows how writing and sharing personal stories helps physicians, nurses, medical

In this short, provocative talk, architect Alison Killing looks at buildings where death and dying happen — cemeteries, hospitals, homes. The way we die is changing, and the way we build for dying … well, maybe that should too. It’s a surprisingly fascinating look at a hidden aspect of our cities, and our lives. TEDTalks

20% of Americans pay for self storage, yet over 60% of Americans cannot absorb a $500 emergency without going into debt. Josh discusses how implementing barter into your life – especially in times of economic and societal upheaval – can create impact for you, your community and the planet, while also being the key to

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Almost 90 percent of our lives take place indoors — and the buildings we spend most of that time in emit 40 percent of global greenhouse gases. Rethinking how to share, occupy and run the spaces we inhabit, chief sustainability officer at Johnson Controls Katie McGinty walks us through smart, efficient and eco-friendly ways to

Have you ever been ridiculed for an unusual perspective or idea? The most likely answer is yes because creativity is very often not taken seriously and may even be neglected. Dr. Tobias Eismann believes this problem needs to be addressed urgently and elaborates in his TEDxNuremberg talk on the beauty and power of creativity. Believe

This interview is an episode from The Well, our new publication about ideas that inspire a life well-lived, created with the John Templeton Foundation. Subscribe to The Well on YouTube ► https://bit.ly/thewell-youtube Watch Wendy Wood’s next interview ► How do elite performers automate their habits? https://youtu.be/6AaAOQTOvtc A lot of the things that we do are