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Bert discusses why Life is good, a positive lifestyle brand, purposely blurs the lines between work, play, for-proft enterprise and non-profit social work. The lessons learned from his personal and professional experiences illustrate that the keys to a happy and fulfilling life are all around us. Bert Jacobs and his brother John spent five years

Most people instinctively avoid conflict, but as Margaret Heffernan shows us, good disagreement is central to progress. She illustrates (sometimes counterintuitively) how the best partners aren’t echo chambers — and how great research teams, relationships and businesses allow people to deeply disagree. TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from

Dr. D’Agostino is an Assistant Professor at the University of South Florida College Of Medicine, Molecular Pharmacology & Physiology where he develops and tests metabolic therapies, including alternative energy substrates and ketogenic agents for neurological disorders, cancer and wound healing. While studying the effects of gasses on the brains of Navy Seal divers, he developed

Michio Kaku: The Universe Is a Symphony of Vibrating Strings 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

You are going to die eventually. Will you fill whatever lifetime you have left with so-called time management techniques and shortcuts? Or will you see time management as a way to infuse your life with meaning and purpose? Brad Aeon studies time. Thank you for your time. Aeon is a Ph.D. researcher at the John

Board-certified internal medicine physician Saundra Dalton-Smith reveals the real reason why we are chronically tired despite getting the requisite amount of sleep and the 6 other types of rest available to us in this fast-paced and informative talk. Physician and award-winning author Saundra Dalton-Smith is passionate about helping others live their best life, especially the

Bill Nye’s Answer to the Fermi Paradox New videos DAILY: https://bigth.ink Join Big Think Edge for exclusive video lessons from top thinkers and doers: https://bigth.ink/Edge ———————————————————————————- It’s not unusual to hear someone openly say that they can’t do math at all; that they can’t figure out the percentage to tip on a bill. If someone

Tame explores how the old saying of “Te ka nohi ki te ka nohi” (Dealing with it eye to eye) creates a far more productive space for open dialogue around any issue. Tame Iti (Ngai Tuhoe/Waikato/Te Arawa) is known as many things… Activist, Artist, Terrorist and Cyclist. Literally wearing his Tuhoe heritage on his face,

3 Ways to Express Your Thoughts So That Everyone Will Understand You Watch the newest video from Big Think: https://bigth.ink/NewVideo Join Big Think Edge for exclusive videos: https://bigth.ink/Edge ———————————————————————————- Alan Alda doesn’t want you to take “pro tips” from anyone—not even Alan Alda. When it comes to his area of expertise—public speaking and empathetic communication—there

With more than one million youtube subscribers, known for her English IELTS videos, she is an influencer and the author to the book “Tieng Anh khong kho, dung nhan nho”, which translate to: English is not tough so don’t frown. Khanh Vy will talk about her journey to discover her passion, and deliver a beautiful

Physicist Michio Kaku explains why other universes in the mulitverse could have many more dimensions—and could comprise Einstein’s “Mind of God.” New videos DAILY: https://bigth.ink/youtube Join Big Think Edge for exclusive videos: https://bigth.ink/Edge ———————————————————————————- Dr. Michio Kaku is the co-founder of string field theory, and is one of the most widely recognized scientists in the

For many years Sergeant Kevin Briggs had a dark, unusual, at times strangely rewarding job: He patrolled the southern end of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge, a popular site for suicide attempts. In a sobering, deeply personal talk Briggs shares stories from those he’s spoken — and listened — to standing on the edge of

Glen Henry is a father changing the world. With prior success in music, he left the industry because he realized the biggest “stage” he’d ever perform on would be in his living room and his biggest fans would be his family. In 2015, he started his fast-growing YouTube channel called Beleaf In Fatherhood by welcoming

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) has become a familiar term to millions of parents, children, students and teachers in recent decades. But how much do we truly understand about the ways it affects an individual? What is it like to live with the condition? To go through a typical school day? Toby shares personal insights

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Scrolling through our social media feeds feels like a harmless part of our daily lives. But is it actually as harmless at seems? According to social media expert Bailey Parnell, our growing and unchecked obsession with social media has unintended long term consequences on our mental health. As social media continues to become part of

The Neuroscience of Lies, Honesty, and Self-Control New videos DAILY: https://bigth.ink Join Big Think Edge for exclusive video lessons from top thinkers and doers: https://bigth.ink/Edge ———————————————————————————- Ever hear the expression “it’s all in your mind”? Well, according to Robert Sapolsky all the negativity in the world might all be coming from one part of the

Here’s a talk that could literally change your life. Which career should I pursue? Should I break up — or get married?! Where should I live? Big decisions like these can be agonizingly difficult. But that’s because we think about them the wrong way, says philosopher Ruth Chang. She offers a powerful new framework for

In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently

What is the Strongest Material Known to Man? New videos DAILY: https://bigth.ink/youtube Join Big Think Edge for exclusive videos: https://bigth.ink/Edge ——————————————————— OVERVIEW Dr. Michio Kaku discusses the strongest material known to man–graphene. Graphene is an incredibly strong, one-molecule thick layer of carbon atoms that could someday be used to create life-sustaining nanorobots. ——————————————————— DR. MICHIO

The conference gives us a description of how public image has its influences in society Alvaro Gordoa is Managing Partner of Grupo Imagen Publica, study a degree in communication sciences with specialization in film and television in the Anahuac University, he has estidios Master of Engineering in Picture Post and also holds a Ph.D in

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his talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. Choir!Choir!Choir! is a no-commitment choir based in Toronto, co-founded by Nobu Adilman and Daveed Goldman. At TEDxToronto, fifty-four members of the choir took the stage, with Nobu and Daveed leading our audience in a one-thousand person sing-along to Patti Smith’s

Will solar power replace fossil fuels as the main energy source? New videos DAILY: https://bigth.ink/youtube Join Big Think Edge for exclusive videos: https://bigth.ink/Edge ———————————————————————————- Michio Kaku: Dr. Michio Kaku is the co-founder of string field theory, and is one of the most widely recognized scientists in the world today. He has written 4 New York

Why are pencils shaped like hexagons, and how did they get their iconic yellow color? Pencil shop owner Caroline Weaver takes us inside the fascinating history of the pencil. Small Thing Big Idea, a TED original series, celebrates the lasting genius of everyday objects so perfectly designed that they changed the world around them. Check

Visit http://TED.com to get our entire library of TED Talks, transcripts, translations, personalized talk recommendations and more. Is there a definitive line that divides crazy from sane? With a hair-raising delivery, Jon Ronson, author of The Psychopath Test, illuminates the gray areas between the two. (With live-mixed sound by Julian Treasure and animation by Evan

Sam Perry incredible live performance at TEDxPerth 2013. He creates amazing sonic landscapes using only his voice, some effects and a loop station. http://www.samperrymusic.com/ ———- In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video

John Eliot Gardiner: Bach’s Habit of Imperfection Watch the newest video from Big Think: https://bigth.ink/NewVideo Join Big Think Edge for exclusive videos: https://bigth.ink/Edge ———————————————————————————- Gardiner, author of the new book, Bach: Music in the Castle of Heaven, has a unique perspective on Bach. He is both a historian and a world-renowned conductor who has throughout

Elaine Hsiao is a postdoctoral fellow in chemistry and biology at Caltech. She received her undergraduate degree in microbiology, immunology and molecular genetics from UCLA and her doctoral degree in neurobiology from Caltech with Professor Paul Patterson. She studied neuroimmune mechanisms underlying the pathogenesis of neurodevelopmental disorders and uncovered a role for the commensal microbiota

Michio Kaku: Could We Transport Our Consciousness Into Robots? New videos DAILY: https://bigth.ink/youtube Join Big Think Edge for exclusive videos: https://bigth.ink/Edge ———————————————————————————- Today, Dr. Kaku addresses a question posed by Robin de Roover: Is consciousness imprinted in the brain, and will it be possible to transfer that via teleportation? ———————————————————————————- Michio Kaku: Dr. Michio Kaku

http://www.ted.com Why is ‘x’ the symbol for an unknown? In this short and funny talk, Terry Moore gives the surprising answer. TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED Conference, where the world’s leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in 18 minutes. Featured speakers

Caitlin’s first experience in the death industry set off a nine year mission to change how the Western world deals with their dead. In her talk, Caitlin takes us around the world, to demonstrate how other cultures enjoy a more intimate, meaningful relationship with death. More information on: http://www.tedxvienna.at Caitlin Doughty is a licensed mortician

Penn Jillette: Penn and Teller Are Not Lovers New videos DAILY: https://bigth.ink/youtube Join Big Think Edge for exclusive videos: https://bigth.ink/Edge ———————————————————————————- Penn and long-time partner Teller are best friends, but their relationship is based on respect rather than love. ———————————————————————————- PENN JILLETTE: Penn Jillette is a cultural phenomenon as a solo personality and as half

http://www.ted.com David Gallo shows jaw-dropping footage of amazing sea creatures, including a color-shifting cuttlefish, a perfectly camouflaged octopus, and a Times Square’s worth of neon light displays from fish who live in the blackest depths of the ocean. TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED Conference, where

Il suo credo: vivere emozioni, storie e passioni e raccontarle attraverso i social media. Con la tecnologia di oggi chiunque può realizzare i propri sogni. Dopo aver concluso gli studi di Ingegneria informatica, nonostante una carriera piena di certezze, Alberto “Naska” Fontana molla tutto e decide di inseguire il suo sogno: diventare un pilota di

What Psychological Traits Does the Con Artist Look for in Victims? Watch the newest video from Big Think: https://bigth.ink/NewVideo Join Big Think Edge for exclusive videos: https://bigth.ink/Edge ———————————————————————————- The history of the term “con artist” illuminates some essential traits of this lamentable profession. Maria Konnikova explains that the first con artist was a Manhattan watch

Visit http://TED.com to get our entire library of TED Talks, transcripts, translations, personalized talk recommendations and more. Our lives, our cultures, are composed of many overlapping stories. Novelist Chimamanda Adichie tells the story of how she found her authentic cultural voice — and warns that if we hear only a single story about another person

Watch the full talk: https://tedtalks.social/grit A clip from Angela Lee Duckworth’s TED Talk “Grit: the power of passion and perseverance” from TED Talks Education 2013 Leaving a high-flying job in consulting, Angela Lee Duckworth took a job teaching math to seventh graders in a New York public school. She quickly realized that IQ wasn’t the

¿Cuánto pueden ayudar las historias a aprender ciencia? Eduardo Sáenz de Cabezón demuestra el poder de las historias para hacer interesante hasta lo más difícil y complicado. Eduardo es uno de los fundadores del grupo de monologuistas científicos “The Big Van Theory” y creador del monólogo científico ganador de FameLab España 2013. Docente universitario y

How to Win at Negotiations: Get a “No” and a “That’s Right,” with New videos DAILY: https://bigth.ink Join Big Think Edge for exclusive video lessons from top thinkers and doers: https://bigth.ink/Edge ———————————————————————————- We assume that getting a “yes” from the other side is the goal of any negotiation, but former lead FBI negotiator Chris Voss

Watch the full talk: https://tedtalks.social/conversation A clip from Celeste Headlee’s TED Talk “10 ways to have a better conversation” from TEDxCreativeCoast 2015 When your job hinges on how well you talk to people, you learn a lot about how to have conversations — and that most of us don’t converse very well. Celeste Headlee has

www.tedxfremont.com What if someone told you to floss only one tooth everyday? Or start the new year, not with grand resolutions, but with a simple challenge.. like ONE pushup a day? BJ Fogg shows us that the key to lasting change does not lie in planning big, monumental changes, but in thinking really, really small.

Michio Kaku: The von Neumann Probe (A Nano Ship to the Stars) Watch the newest video from Big Think: https://bigth.ink/NewVideo Join Big Think Edge for exclusive videos: https://bigth.ink/Edge ———————————————————————————- One of the inventions that may be realized by advances in nanotechnology is the creation of a Von Neumann probe, which is essentially a virus, a

Visit http://TED.com to get our entire library of TED Talks, transcripts, translations, personalized talk recommendations and more. Greg Gage is on a mission to make brain science accessible to all. In this fun, kind of creepy demo, the neuroscientist and TED Senior Fellow uses a simple, inexpensive DIY kit to take away the free will

Never miss a talk! SUBSCRIBE to the TEDx channel: http://bit.ly/1FAg8hB As the Athletic Director and head coach of the Varsity Soccer team at Ryerson University, Dr. Joseph is often asked what skills he is searching for as a recruiter: is it speed? Strength? Agility? In Dr. Joseph’s TEDx Talk, he explores self confidence and how