TED & Talks

Scared of superintelligent AI? You should be, says neuroscientist and philosopher Sam Harris — and not just in some theoretical way. We’re going to build superhuman machines, says Harris, but we haven’t yet grappled with the problems associated with creating something that may treat us the way we treat ants. TEDTalks is a daily video

3 great untruths to stop telling kids—and ourselves Watch the newest video from Big Think: https://bigth.ink/NewVideo Join Big Think Edge for exclusive videos: https://bigth.ink/Edge ———————————————————————————- Popular platitudes can squash your critical thinking, argues moral psychologist Jonathan Haidt. Always trust your feelings? The world is a battle between good and evil? These popular pieces of conventional

90% aller Erträge werden mit nicht-innovativen Produkten erzielt. 90% aller Produktneueinführungen scheitern.90% aller Unternehmen wollen Veränderung und 90% aller Mitarbeiter machen nur noch Dienst nach Vorschrift und/oder haben innerlich bereits gekündigt. Warum ist es schwer innovativ zu sein? Dipl.-Ingenieur, Founder and CEO of Granny&Smith This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED

The Secret to Kicking Procrastination: Reward Yourself New videos DAILY: https://bigth.ink/youtube Join Big Think Edge for exclusive videos: https://bigth.ink/Edge ———————————————————————————- Dan Ariely, the author of “Predictably Irrational,” believes in associating undesirable tasks with pleasurable activities. ———————————————————————————- DAN ARIELY: Dan Ariely is the James B Duke Professor of Psychology and Behavioral Economics at Duke University. He

Visit http://TED.com to get our entire library of TED Talks, transcripts, translations, personalized talk recommendations and more. Simon Sinek presents a simple but powerful model for how leaders inspire action, starting with a golden circle and the question “Why?” His examples include Apple, Martin Luther King, and the Wright brothers — and as a counterpoint

Stand-up comedy is just catching on in the State of Kerala. Vinay Menon is among the very few who pursue this genre. He is an IT professional- turned- comedian, and focuses mainly on observational humor. He is also a professor and in this talk he has a humorous take on the myths of the Indian

There are three billion working people on this planet, and only 40 percent of them report being happy at work. Michael C. Bush shares his insights into what makes workers unhappy — and how companies can benefit their bottom lines by fostering satisfaction. The Way We Work is a TED original video series where leaders

How to trick your brain into saving money Watch the newest video from Big Think: https://bigth.ink/NewVideo Learn skills from the world’s top minds at Big Think Edge: https://bigth.ink/Edge ———————————————————————————- Thanks to evolution, humans are not great at thinking and planning long term. “The human brain just has certain tendencies,” says neuroscientist Alex Korb. “We’re always

With comedy, you not only laugh but you also gain understanding in a unique way. Comedy has a setup and then a punch line. The setup moves the audience in one direction-toward what is expected. The punch line occurs when you change direction and take the audience to the unexpected. This same process can be

Visit http://TED.com to get our entire library of TED Talks, transcripts, translations, personalized Talk recommendations and more. Infidelity is the ultimate betrayal. But does it have to be? Relationship therapist Esther Perel examines why people cheat, and unpacks why affairs are so traumatic: because they threaten our emotional security. In infidelity, she sees something unexpected

Neil deGrasse Tyson: 3 mind-blowing space facts Watch the newest video from Big Think: https://bigth.ink/NewVideo Join Big Think Edge for exclusive videos: https://bigth.ink/Edge ———————————————————————————- Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson joins us to talk about one of our favorite subjects: space. In the three-chaptered video, Tyson speaks about the search for alien life inside and outside of

Alfonso Alcántara, psicólogo entusiasta de la ciencia aplicada al mundo profesional con rigor y humor, nos cuenta de forma didáctica y divertida qué es la motivación y cómo desarrollarla en los trabajadores y equipos de cualquier organización con recomendaciones prácticas. Durante 25 años ha sido manager de equipos y directivo de recursos humanos y ha

In a world of endless reviews and options, it’s easy to become paralyzed by indecision. Investor and writer Patrick McGinnis shares the dangers of “FOBO” — the fear of better options — and how to overcome it. The Way We Work is a TED original video series where leaders and thinkers offer practical wisdom and

Is time real or is it an illusion? New videos DAILY: https://bigth.ink Join Big Think Edge for exclusive video lessons from top thinkers and doers: https://bigth.ink/Edge ———————————————————————————- Time can change depending on how fast you’re moving through space. Also, time can “flow” at different rates for different observers. Light doesn’t experience time — it exists

Activist/musician Moby discusses the personal history and realizations that led him to veganism, and why increasing our empathy towards animals is essential to the future health of ourselves and our planet. 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

Visit http://TED.com to get our entire library of TED Talks, transcripts, translations, personalized talk recommendations and more. There’s an astronaut saying: In space, “there is no problem so bad that you can’t make it worse.” So how do you deal with the complexity, the sheer pressure, of dealing with dangerous and scary situations? Retired colonel

How Apple and Nike have branded your brain Watch the newest video from Big Think: https://bigth.ink/NewVideo Learn skills from the world’s top minds at Big Think Edge: https://bigth.ink/Edge ———————————————————————————- Powerful branding can not only change how you feel about a company, it can actually change how your brain is wired. “We love to think of

Schatzi tiene canas y es abuela, pero puede hacer 700 km en bici, estudiar una nueva carrera y cambiar de profesión. En esta charla ella nos cuenta cómo dejó de solo respirar para empezar a vivir después de los 50 y comparte las claves para hacer un vuelco en nuestra vida cotidiana. Nos dice que

Don’t make people pay for music, says Amanda Palmer. Let them. In a passionate talk that begins in her days as a street performer (drop a dollar in the hat for the Eight-Foot Bride!), she examines the new relationship between artist and fan. TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances

Want to be the Next Neil deGrasse Tyson? Be Yourself. New videos DAILY: https://bigth.ink Join Big Think Edge for exclusive video lessons from top thinkers and doers: https://bigth.ink/Edge ———————————————————————————- There are many ways to describe Neil de Grasse Tyson. Astrophysicist. Popularizer of science. TV and radio host. Evangelist of space exploration. PETA booster. Oenophile. Director

In a classic research-based TEDx Talk, Dr. Lara Boyd describes how neuroplasticity gives you the power to shape the brain you want. Recorded at TEDxVancouver at Rogers Arena on November 14, 2015. YouTube Tags: brain science, brain, stroke, neuroplasticity, science, motor learning, identity, TED, TEDxVancouver, TEDxVancouver 2015, Vancouver, TEDx, Rogers Arena, Vancouver speakers, Vancouver conference,

Dark Matter, Dark Gravity, Ghost Particles, & the Essence of All Objects Watch the newest video from Big Think: https://bigth.ink/NewVideo Join Big Think Edge for exclusive videos: https://bigth.ink/Edge ———————————————————————————- There’s something fundamental we all need to understand about dark matter—it may not actually be matter at all. Neil deGrasse Tyson has a bone to pick

Everyone gets anxious at times, but how can you tell when it crosses the line and needs attention? Dr. Jen Gunter shares the science behind your brain’s threat-detection system, what makes it malfunction and the most effective ways of treating it. Think you know how your body works? Think again! Dr. Jen Gunter is here