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“Black is not a dirty word” explores racism/police brutality and suppression through an original cutting of multiple genres of writing including poetry, prose, music and reporting. It’s about power. It is about fighting back! It is about being black. Calvin attends Battle Mountain High School in Edwards, Colorado. He brought home a Colorado State Championship

You don’t need to plan an exotic trip to find creative inspiration. Just look up, says Gavin Pretor-Pinney, founder of the Cloud Appreciation Society. As he shares charming photos of nature’s finest aerial architecture, Pretor-Pinney calls for us all to take a step off the digital treadmill, lie back and admire the beauty in the

Where do atoms come from? Billions of years of cosmic fireworks Watch the newest video from Big Think: https://bigth.ink/NewVideo Join Big Think Edge for exclusive videos: https://bigth.ink/Edge ———————————————————————————- Michelle Thaller’s “absolute favorite fact in the universe” is that we are made of dead stars. The Big Bang, when it went off, produced basically three elements:

What about using the same technology phone spammers/scammers use, and turn it against them? The results can be quite entertaining. Roger Anderson is a tinkerer, podcaster, and founder of the Jolly Roger Telephone Company, which works to disrupt the unsolicited telemarketing industry by creating unique ways to deal with auto and predictive dialers, soundboards, and

Why Your Self-Image Might Be Wrong: Ego, Buddhism, and Freud Watch the newest video from Big Think: https://bigth.ink/NewVideo Join Big Think Edge for exclusive videos: https://bigth.ink/Edge ———————————————————————————- You first develop your ego when you are two or three years old. It creeps into existence the moment you realize that you are not empty—you are a

http://www.tedxathens.com/ 1080p HD mode available. About Speaker: Originally from Denmark, Lars Rasmussen is a director of engineering for Facebook in California, and has a PhD in theoretical computer science from UC Berkley. In early 2003 Lars and his brother Jens co-founded a mapping-related startup, Where 2 Technologies, which was acquired by Google in October 2004.

Visit http://TED.com to get our entire library of TED Talks, transcripts, translations, personalized talk recommendations and more. On any given day we’re lied to from 10 to 200 times, and the clues to detect those lies can be subtle and counter-intuitive. Pamela Meyer, author of “Liespotting,” shows the manners and “hotspots” used by those trained

Social media isn’t the majority – it’s the vocal fringe. Subscribe to Big Think on YouTube ► https://www.youtube.com/c/bigthink Up Next ► Social media addiction – how it changes your brain https://youtu.be/DcIgk94Fp6Y Because of its scale and speed, social media is the great amplifier of collective illusions. The greatest strength of social media is its facilitation

In this talk, Actress and Author Christiani Wetter and Singer/Songwriter Karin Ospelt explain why artists love the thrill of the stage. What can motivate people to expose oneself to the risk of being judged by a mass of people? And go through a plethora of various emotions including anxiety, night after night? It all comes

As a young girl, photojournalist Kitra Cahana dreamed about running away from home to live freely on the road. Now as an adult and self-proclaimed vagabond, she follows modern nomads into their homes — boxcars, bus stops, parking lots, rest stop bathrooms — giving a glimpse into a culture on the margins. TEDTalks is a

O professor Clóvis fala sobre felicidade e a necessidade de viver e ser feliz no momento presente. Professor, Doutor e livre-docente pela ECA-USP. Atua no mundo corporativo desde 2005 através do Espaço Ética. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more

Universal basic income: The plan to give $12,000 to every American adult New videos DAILY: https://bigth.ink Join Big Think Edge for exclusive video lessons from top thinkers and doers: https://bigth.ink/Edge ———————————————————————————- The Freedom Dividend is a universal basic income proposal initiated by 2020 presidential candidate Andrew Yang. Yang’s plan would give $1,000 a month, or

Our society is in the midst of a social crisis, says op-ed columnist and author David Brooks: we’re trapped in a valley of isolation and fragmentation. How do we find our way out? Based on his travels across the United States — and his meetings with a range of exceptional people known as “weavers” —

GERALDO RUFINO iniciou a vida como catador de latas na periferia de São Paulo e fez suas primeiras investidas como empreendedor aos oito anos. De office-boy a diretor de operações no PlayCenter, ele quebrou seis vezes, sempre olhando todas as experiências de forma positiva e enriquecedora. Em 1985, ao fundar a JR Diesel, transformou o

Increase Your Productivity by Mastering Singular Focus and Mindful Meditation Watch the newest video from Big Think: https://bigth.ink/NewVideo Join Big Think Edge for exclusive videos: https://bigth.ink/Edge ———————————————————————————- Multitasking is considered a valuable if not crucial learned skill. It’s something to boastfully place on a resume for job applications, and one of the main ways teachers

Never miss a talk! SUBSCRIBE to the TEDx channel: http://bit.ly/1FAg8hB Por um lado, aliviar a dor e o sofrimento de doentes e familiares. Por outro, resgatar a biografia de pacientes. Esse é o exercício diário de Ana Claudia Quintana Arantes, médica formada pela FMUSP e especialista em Cuidados Paliativos pelo Instituto Pallium e Universidade de

Visit http://TED.com to get our entire library of TED Talks, transcripts, translations, personalized talk recommendations and more. When catastrophe strikes, art prevails — and has done so for centuries. In this fascinating talk, writer and director Cara Greene Epstein places the closing of theaters during the coronavirus pandemic in a historical context, exploring how we

Watch the newest video from Big Think: https://bigth.ink/NewVideo Join Big Think Edge for exclusive videos: https://bigth.ink/Edge ———————————————————————————- Probably few organizations value self-motivation like the U.S. Marine Corps, so when their recruits began showing deficiencies, officers dug into the latest psychologist research. What they found is that one’s “locus of control” greatly determines the extent of

Never miss a talk! SUBSCRIBE to the TEDx channel: http://bit.ly/1FAg8hB Have you ever thought in managing your enthusiasm? Victor is an optimistic and positive coach who will help us to bring the best of ourselves efficiently. In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together

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

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 Up Next ► The secret habits that control your life https://youtu.be/Ywec1MbeQDk When you start learning a new skill, you have to make conscious

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 ► How Einstein changed time forever https://youtu.be/x_xunBAwlvM Quantum mechanics allows scientists to make accurate calculations, and the

Carolina muestra lo que representan las “Conexiones” desde su perspectiva a través de un video performance elaborado por ella misma. Artista sueco española quién a través de la fotografía, el vídeo y la performance, aborda y recrea la atmósfera de contacto que se establece entre una obra de arte y el espectador, y que despierta

Casey Gerald traces the drama of his life back to an East Texas church on the night of December 31, 1999, the night he believed the world was to end. When the rapture didn’t come, he searched for something new to believe in — at Yale, Lehman Brothers, Harvard Business School and his own nonprofit

In this talk the speaker explores the science behind vitamin C supplements and its implications for how we make health decisions. The myth of vitamin C This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

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 Paul Bloom’s next interview, Why I’m against empathy ► https://youtu.be/-Z3t0PWDo_4 There are several misperceptions about evolution, one of which is that it

Elaine Fong shares the heart-rending journey to honor her mother’s choice for a death with dignity — and reflects on the need to explore our relationship to dying so that we may redesign this final and most universal of human experiences. Watch the full talk here: https://youtu.be/W86mLuvWU30 #shorts #tedx #ted #death #mourning #grief

The world needs clean power, but decarbonization calls for a massive increase in the mining and extraction of minerals like lithium, graphite and cobalt. Environmental peacemaking expert Olivia Lazard sheds light on the scramble for these precious mineral resources — and how the countries that control their supply chains (including China and Russia) could find

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

Exercise culture is crazy. But what you need to do is exceedingly simple. Subscribe to Big Think on YouTube ► https://www.youtube.com/c/bigthink Up Next ► Does exercise enhance creativity? https://youtu.be/1QOfkqIKfyw We hold many misconceptions about exercise. For example, we believe our ancestors were incredibly strong, or that there is a tradeoff between speed and strength. The

Have you had your daily dose of fun? It’s not just enjoyable, it’s also essential for your health and happiness, says science journalist Catherine Price. She proposes a new definition of fun — what she calls “true fun” — and shares easy, evidence-backed ways to weave playfulness, flow and connection into your everyday life. Want

According to Kiki Ayers there are key traits natural born entrepreneurs have stemming from an early age. Speaking from her own experience of working a 9-5 to her journey to entrepreneurship, Ayers makes the case that being an entrepreneur isn’t something that be taught. Though there are skill sets you can learn through workshops, speaking

Caffeine wakes you up, and alcohol makes you nod off, right? It’s not that simple. Sleep scientist Matt Walker takes us into the eye-opening ways that these drinks affect the quantity and quality of our sleep. Sleeping with Science, a TED series, uncovers the facts and secrets behind our nightly slumber. Check out more episodes

Are Discipline and Play Compatible? With High-Wire Artist Philippe Petit Watch the newest video from Big Think: https://bigth.ink/NewVideo Join Big Think Edge for exclusive videos: https://bigth.ink/Edge ———————————————————————————- A marriage of discipline and play seems contradictory, but Philippe Petit says he thrives on being an extreme and contradictory artist. The high-wire artist explains why being a

You can sabotage success by pushing too hard. Surrender is the antidote to stress in a world that relentlessly conspires to interrupt creative thought. Surrender boosts your brain’s endorphins–euphoric, opiate-like pain killers–and serotonin, a natural antidepressant that allows you to relax, have more fun, and succeed more wildly than ever before. Life becomes easier and

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In this passionate, interactive and unforgettable talk, Dr. Carmen Schwalbe shares her personal discovery journey, unleashing the power of the Los Tres Amigos Connection (our Brain, our Heart and our Gut) for a life-changing decision-making boost. To fully take advantage of this inspiring talk, please grab a pen and some Post-its before you click play.

How to unlock your brain’s natural antidepressants. Subscribe to Big Think on YouTube ► https://www.youtube.com/c/bigthink Up Next ► How to enter ‘flow state’ on command https://youtu.be/znwUCNrjpD4 We live in a world filled with risk. But the human brain is not good at thinking in terms of probabilities. Our fear response may not turn off until

People may know what a healthy romantic relationship looks like, but most don’t know how to get one. Psychologist and researcher Joanne Davila describes how you can create the things that lead to healthy relationships and reduce the things that lead to unhealthy ones using three evidence-based skills – insight, mutuality, and emotion regulation. Share

Michio Kaku: The Theory of Everything New videos DAILY: https://bigth.ink/youtube Join Big Think Edge for exclusive videos: https://bigth.ink/Edge ———————————————————————————- Every Wednesday, Michio Kaku will be answering reader questions about physics and futuristic science. If you have a question for Dr. Kaku, just post it in the comments section below and check back on Wednesdays to

Humans have been coming up with ways to give constructive criticism for centuries, but somehow we’re still pretty terrible at it. Cognitive psychologist LeeAnn Renniger shares a scientifically proven method for giving effective feedback. The Way We Work is a TED original video series where leaders and thinkers offer practical wisdom and insight into how

This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. Jennifer discovered the ten-item wardrobe concept while living in Paris with Madame Chic and her family. In this talk she shares her endearing story, tips on how you can make a ten-item wardrobe work for you, and why living with

Visit http://TED.com to get our entire library of TED Talks, transcripts, translations, personalized talk recommendations and more. Backed by research and personal anecdotes, Spanish professor Anna Babel reveals the intricate relationship between language and culture, showing how social categories and underlying biases influence the way we hear, regard and, ultimately, judge each other. A talk

Neil deGrasse Tyson: Don’t Sit Around Waiting for a Sputnik Moment New videos DAILY: https://bigth.ink Join Big Think Edge for exclusive video lessons from top thinkers and doers: https://bigth.ink/Edge ———————————————————————————- In Space Chronicles, Neil deGrasse Tyson describes how the Soviet Union was a catalyst for the U.S. space program, and China might be considered a

Frank Heidt, cyber defense professional, offers a sobering historic, economic and demographic overview of the growing threat to the U.S. from Chinese cyber invasions. Heidt mixes humor with intellect as he places the audience on “high alert” through stories of espionage and intrigue. Frank Heidt is one of the world’s top computer security experts. He