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15 Of The Best TED Talks About Marriage, Relationships and Love

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No matter what part of your life you want to learn more about or develop, there’s a TED Talk to help you get there.

I’m a massive fan of TED Talks, so naturally, when I wanted to learn more about marriage and relationships, I turned to finding TED Talks about marriage, relationships, love and everything in between.

And what I found was a gold mine! So many amazing talks that challenge the way you think and inspire you to see things from a different perspective. Love it.

Here are the best TED Talks about marriage, but also talks about relationships too because sometimes there’s a little difference in dynamic when discussing ideas and approach to your relationships and love.

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1 – The Power of Vulnerability – Brené Brown

Perhaps on the of the most well known and popular TED Talks of all time, Brené challenges our thoughts on vulnerability, what it is, what it means for us and how we can actually use it in our lives.

Apply this vulnerability to your relationships and your marriage and you’ll start to see how powerful it can be.

2 – A Better Way To Talk About Love – Mandy Len Catron

How do you talk about love?

The words we use are powerful and can influence us in forming perceptions about our lives. This talk seriously opened my eyes as to how I talk about love and my marriage.

It’s seriously amazing to think that the words we use to describe love are linked to the way we expect love to look, feel and play out.

Like self-fulfilling prophecies. Very interesting.

3 – Technology Hasn’t Changed Love. Here’s Why – Helen Fisher

How many times have you heard that technology has changed the way we love, the way we date and how romances are happening?

With text messaging, Facebooking and Tinder, how much is this actually affecting love?

Helen Fisher says it hasn’t in this really interesting TED Talk.

4 – This Is What Enduring Love Looks Like – Alec Soth and Stacey Baker

How did you and your partner meet?

Everyone has this story, and they love to tell it.

But really it’s the question of ‘How have you managed to stay together’ that is the most telling and the most interesting.

5 – Rethinking Infidelity… A Talk For Anyone Who Has Ever Loved – Esther Perel

Is infidelity such a taboo topic that you haven’t actually spoken to your partner about it?

I’m not talking about just saying that it’s wrong, but talking deeply about it, unpacking your thoughts on it and discussing it with your partner.

It’s an interesting topic to discuss, and this talk will challenge how you think about it.

6 – Love – You’re Doing It Wrong – Yann Dall’Aglio

How do you value yourself and how do you bring that value to a relationship?

If love is the need to be desired by others then we place emphasis on the value they see in us, but what if we emphasised the value we see in ourselves?

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7 – What You Don’t Know About Marriage – Jenna McCarthy

So many interesting stats on marriage, including a heap of obscure ones that are funny too.

A light hearted take on the stats of marriage and divorce including some risk factors you may not have even considered.

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8 – An Argument Free Marriage – Fawn Weaver

Fawn is the creator of ‘The Happy Wives Club’ and talks about how to have an argument free marriage.

Some may say it’s not possible, but I have to agree with her, as I too have an argument free marriage. It doesn’t mean you avoid communication, it means you avoid arguing.

A fantastic talk about challenging how we think a relationship should look like and going against what others say is or isn’t possible.

9 – Skills for Healthy Romantic Relationships – Joanne Davila

“We may know what a healthy relationship looks like, but most people have no idea how to get one, and no one teaches us how to do so. We need to teach people how to have healthy relationships.”

So many people look to fix their relationships with therapy and look to then have a healthy relationship, but by then it could be too late. We need to learn how to have a healthy relationship right from the start.

This is a great talk that gives you ideas of how to get a healthy relationship, and how to avoid an unhealthy one.

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10 – Falling In Love Is The Easy Part – Mandy Len Catron

Can asking someone 36 questions then looking into their eyes for 4 minutes be a fast track to falling in love? And is falling in love enough?

Falling in love is different to staying in love. You might be able to fall in love quickly, but staying in love is scary, terrifying and takes a conscious choice.

11 – How Your Brain Falls In Love – Dawn Maslar

Is love simply a biochemical reaction?

I love hearing about the science and more specifically, the neuroscience behind love, the chemicals that are released and the difference between men and women when we fall in love.

Maybe your grandma know’s more about love than you do…

12 – The Person You Really Need To Marry – Tracy McMillan

As someone who believes we should all have more self confidence, this TED Talk is one that I love!

We need to spend more time loving ourselves than we do searching for love from somone else.

13 – The Secret To Desire In A Long-Term Relationship – Esther Perel

When are you most drawn to your partner?

What keeps the desire alive in a long-term relationship?

This is such a fascinating talk about the concept of desire and how it is different to love.

14 – Relationships Are Hard, But Why? – Stan Tatkin

What if relationships are just hard and that’s the way they are meant to be?

What if our brains are wired to fight and argue?

Conflict is going to happen in a relationship, but “human relationships can survive fights. Human relationships cannot survive the loss of safety and security.”

This talk breaks down the basics of why we fight and why we argue, and how we can reduce how much we fight.

Our major job is to protect each other and make each other feel safe & secure.”

15 – Monogamish: The New Rules Of Marriage – Jessica O’Reilly

Is marriage destined to fail?

With a 50/50 chance of ‘survival’ are they the kind of odds you want to take?

Perhaps our current form of marriage has design flaws and needs to be reassessed and challenged.

Could monogamish be the answer to a happy marriage, where there’s thought, but not action, talk but not touch?

I’ve read studies before that support this theory, and this is a great talk that explains it.

The thing I love the most about all of these talks is that there isn’t one that says ‘this is the way you need to have a relationship and it’s the only way and any other way won’t be good enough’.

They all understand that relationships and love are different for everyone.

I’ve watched hours and hours of TED Talks about marriage, love, relationships, happiness and self confidence and one of the most common things I see in each of them is the ability to talk with your partner, and your ability to have fun with your partner.

The 79 Most Popular TED Talks of All Time

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TED (Technology, Entertainment and Design) is a popular no-profit organization that hosts short speeches on topics of technology, entertainment and design. The company has actually hosted thousands of speeches on these topics since its inception in 1984.

However, they only began uploading videos online in 2006.

Some of the most notable speakers that have delivered a TED talk include Bill Gates, James Cameron, Bill Clinton, and Monica Lewinsky, Natalie Merchant and Sting, making these talks really popular and soul stirring.

TED talks cover a wide range of topics within the main theme of the organization. Some of the most popular subjects covered in these talks are happiness, vulnerability, productivity and activism. However, TED’s library contains speeches on almost any topic you can think of. The popularity of these videos is evident from the fact that they have been watched over a billion times.

Unlike traditional speeches and presentations, speakers have to talk instinctively without the help of any written aid. Similarly, they only have maximum of 18 minutes to express themselves and present their point of view.

According to Forbes, there are three main reasons why TED talks are so popular. First and foremost, these speeches are emotional and heart touching. Secondly, the ideas shared by speakers teach us something new. Lastly, some of the most recognizable faces in the word deliver these speeches, making them memorable and easy to recall. These talks leave lasting impression and are always fresh in our memory.

In the context of above discussion, following are the 79 most popular TED talks of all time. They are actually cream of the crop and have millions and millions of the views. The talks are actually from global speakers belonging to different fields of life and guarantee one thing. They are going to blow your mind away.

3 THINGS I LEARNED WHILE MY PLANE CRASHED BY RIC ELIAS (ENTREPRENEUR)

Ric Elias is one of the survivors of the infamous flight 1549 which did an emergency landing on River Hudson in January 2009. Ric narrates the horror story for the first time and terrible circumstances he and his fellow flight mates had to go through.

CAN YOU REALLY TELL IF A KID IS LYING? BY KANG LEE (DEVELOPMENTAL RESEARCHER)

In this interesting TED talk, developmental researcher Kang Lee illustrates that Kids are really good at lying. She further states that parents should be happy when their children start lying. She also introduces a new lie-detection technology that can help parents detect their kids’ hidden emotions and motives.

HOW TO START A MOVEMENT BY DEREK SIVERS (ENTREPRENEUR)

Derek Sivers, a successful entrepreneur, explains how most of the movements start. He plays really surprising real life videos to further supplement his claim.

CHOICE, HAPPINESS AND SPAGHETTI SAUCE BY MALCOLM GLADWELL (WRITER)

Malcolm Gladwell, the author of Tipping Point, describes in detail how the food industry has been striving to develop a perfect spaghetti sauce. With the help of this example, he further sheds light on the choices we make and their relation to happiness.

HOW TO ESCAPE EDUCATION’S DEATH VALLEY BY KEN ROBINSON (EDUCATIONIST)

Ken Robinson, a famous educationist and author, states that there are three important principles a human mind needs to practice to thrive. He further explains that how our current education system curtails brain growth by working against these principles and why we need to escape the trap he calls “Education’s Death Valley.”

WHAT REALLY MATTERS AT THE END OF LIFE BY BJ MILLER (PALLIATIVE CARE PHYSICIAN)

BJ Miller outlines some methods to die gracefully and with dignity. It is a moving talk explaining what really matters when we die. Is it love, respect, comfort or something else entirely?

HIDDEN MIRACLES OF THE NATURAL WORLD BY LOUIE SCHWARTZBERG (FILMMAKER)

Louie Schwartzberg, in this captivating talk, brings into focus the unperceivable beauty of the natural world. He explains how microscopes, high speed sensitive cameras and time-lapses enabled him to disclose the “Mysteries of the Unseen World.”His documentary reveals the subtle natural beauty and astonishing wonders of nature that are normally invisible to naked human eye.

THE HABITS OF HAPPINESS BY MATHIEU RICARD (MONK AND PHOTOGRAPHER)

Mathieu Ricard is a former Biochemist and currently a practicing monk. He elaborates how we can generate true sense of happiness and wellbeing by continuously training our minds.

THE POWER OF BELIEVING THAT YOU CAN IMPROVE BY CAROL DWECK (PSYCHOLOGIST)

According to Carol Dweck, there are actually two things which prevent you from solving complex problems. You have either not solved the problem yet or you are not smart enough to solve it. She further explains how you can enhance your mind’s capacity to solve problems, a phenomenon she calls as Growth Mindset.

BRING ON THE LEARNING REVOLUTION BY KEN ROBINSON (EDUCATOR/AUTHOR)

This is actually the follow up to Ken’s famous talk, “Do Schools Kill Creativity?” In this particular talk, he propagates the idea of personal learning which enables children to display their natural talent. Of course, he openly denounces standard school education as well.

A 12 YEAR OLD APP DEVELOPER BY THOMAS SUAREZ (12 YEARS OLD DEVELOPER)

12 years old Thomas Suarez has taught himself to develop video games instead of playing them. He is now helping other children become video game developers after successful launch of many of his popular iPhone apps such as “Bustin Jeiber.”

FLY WITH THE JETMAN BY YVES ROSSY (JETMAN)

Yves Rossy shares the wonderful experience and joys of flying as a Jetman in this highly stimulating talk. He has actually flown over many famous landmarks such as the Grand Canyon and Swiss Alps. He also explains how it works and how you can become a Jetman as well.

TEACH EVERY CHILD ABOUT FOOD BY JAMIE OLIVER (CHEF, ACTIVIST)

Jamie Oliver is a TED prize winner. In this highly motivational talk, he highlights the dangers of using foods like sugar through some really shocking images and powerful stories. He further exerts on the importance of educating our children about the food they eat.

WHY WE HAVE TOO FEW WOMEN LEADERS BY SHERYL SANDBERG (COO, FACEBOOK)

Sheryl Sanberg highlights some of the reasons why there are less women leaders as compared to men. She also shares 3 powerful pieces of advices for women who want to be executives and leaders someday.

DEPRESSION, THE SECRET WE SHARE BY ANDREW SOLOMON (WRITER)

In an eloquent but equally devastating talk, Andrew Solomon reveals some of the darkest stories from the time when he was fighting depression. It was his depression which encouraged him to interview people suffering from the same disease from across the world. To his surprise, more and more people were willing to tell their stories once he had narrated his own.

WHY GOOD LEADERS MAKE YOU FEEL SAFE BY SIMON SINEK (LEADERSHIP EXPERT)

Simon Sinek, a famous leadership expert, shares attributes of great leaders and why you feel safe in their company. He also mentions some of the responsibilities associated with the position and how great leaders tackle them.

THE SURPRISING HABITS OF ORIGINAL THINKERS BY ADAM GRANT (ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGIST)

Adam Grant talks about the habits of “original thinkers” and how their ideas changed the course of history. He further shares three unique habits of original thinkers. One of these habits was their willingness to embrace failure. He opines that you actually need to fail a lot of times to eventually succeed.

THE HISTORY OF OUR WORD IN 18 MINUTES BY DAVID CHRISTIAN (HISTORIAN)

In one of the most riveting speeches ever, David Christian takes only 18 minutes to narrate the entire history of the universe starting from its creation to the invention of internet. It is actually a complete and enlightening take on humanity, life and complexity.

THE NEW BIONICS THAT LET US RUN, CLIMB AND DANCE BY HUGH HERR (BIONICS DESIGNER)

It is an animated show instead of an ordinary talk. Arthur Benjamin guesses some birthdates, solves an extremely complex mental equation and figures out 3 digit squares. You actually need to watch the whole video to learn how he does all that.

EVERY KIDS NEEDS A CHAMPION BY RITA F. PIERSON (EDUCATOR)

Rita F. Pearson urges educationists to actually connect with their students on a personal and human level. She further states that teachers need to believe in their students and develop a loveable persona because kids only learn from the person they like.

HOW TO LIVE BEFORE YOU DIE BY STEVE JOBS (NO INTRODUCTION NEEDED)

Steve Jobs, in this highly motivational speech, reveals the secret of living before we die. The secret is to find opportunities in failures and pursue our dreams at any cost.

ALL IT TAKES IS 10 MINDFUL MINUTES BY ANDY PUDDICOMBE (MINDFULNESS EXPERT)

Andy Puddicombe explains the benefits of doing nothing for 10 minutes and refreshing your mind once in a day. He states that you can totally transform your life by experiencing the present moment and abstaining from everything including texting, talking and thinking for just 10 minutes a day.

THE ART OF ASKING BY AMANDA PALMER (MUSICIAN)

Amanda Palmer says that you don’t need to force people to pay for music. They will pay for it if it is good enough for them. It is a passionate talk in which Miss Palmer narrates the stories of her early days as a street performer. She also examines the new relationship that forms between the fan and the performer.

LISTENING TO SHAME BY BRENÉ BROWN (VULNERABILITY RESEARCHER)

Shame is responsible for many types of broken and mischievous behaviors. In this informative talk, Brené Brown explains what happens when people decide to challenge their shame. Her every word radiates her own vulnerability, humanity and humor.

EVERYTHING YOU THINK YOU KNOW ABOUT ADDICTION IS WRONG BY JOHANN HARI (JOURNALIST)

John Hari explains why some of our methods to treat different types of addictions have failed so horribly. He also wonders why people take and treat addiction the way they do. He is also hopeful of finding new and better methods of treating addiction as our understanding of the age-old-problem improves.

I GOT 99 PROBLEMS… PALSY IS JUST ONE BY MAYSOON ZAYID (COMEDIAN/ACTRESS)

This is a hilarious but exhilarating talk by Maysoon Zayid. The Arab-American comedian explains how she has defeated Cerebral Palsy to become a comedian, a brilliant actress, an advocate for disabled and a philanthropist in most humorous manner possible.

WHY 30 IS NOT THE NEW 20 BY MEG JAY (CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST)

It is a very provocative talk in which Meg Jay states that 20s is not a throwaway but a defining decade of one’s life. It is the stage of your life when you need to start planning for the future when you will have more responsibilities such as wife/husband and kids. She also shares 3 pieces of advices which will help people in 20s behave like fully grown adults once again.

QUESTIONING THE UNIVERSE BY STEPHEN HAWKING (THEORETICAL PHYSICIST IN CASE YOU DON’T KNOW)

Stephen Hawking asks some really intriguing questions about our universe in this extremely popular speech. Are we alone in this universe? How did life begin? How did universe come into being? He also suggests how we can answer some of these questions.

MY JOURNEY TO YO-YO MASTERY BY BLACK (YO-YO CHAMPION)

Everyone wanted to successfully spin a Yo-yo in his childhood. The struggle was real to say the least. BLACK narrates his incredible story of how he found his life passion and mastered Yo-yo, ultimately becoming the World Yo-yo Champion twice. He also gives a wonderful live performance during his speech.

TRY SOMETHING NEW FOR 30 DAYS BY MATT CURTIS (TECHNOLOGIST)

Is there anything you haven’t done in your life but desperately want to do. Matt Curtis suggests doing it repeatedly for a month. In this cheerful and short talk, Matt Curtis presents an immaculate strategy to set and attain your goals.

MEET THE SIXTHSENSE INTERACTION BY PATTIE MAES (RESEARCHER AT MIT) AND PRANAV MISTRY (RESEARCHER AT SAMSUNG)

It is actually a demo of SixthSense, a wearable device which garnered immense popularity on TED. It is a project led by Pranav Mistry and Pattie Maes. The project is similar to “Minority Report” and supposedly enables deep interaction with our environment.

WHY WE LOVE, WHY WE CHEAT BY HELEN FISHER (A LOVE EXPERT/ANTHROPOLOGIST)

Love has always been a difficult topic. However, Helen Fisher takes on this topic and explains development of love in a fascinating talk. She also describes social importance and biochemical boundaries of love.

THE TRANSFORMATIVE POWER OF CLASSICAL MUSIC BY BENJAMIN ZANDER (CONDUCTOR)

Benjamin Zander is extremely passionate about classical music. He is even more passionate about helping us find our own passion for it. He also wants us to discover our untapped lover for all the new connections, experiences and possibilities through classical music.

BEATS THAT DEFY BOXES BY ROGGIE WATTS (COMEDIAN, BEATBOXER, VOCALIST)

It is actually one of the most incredible performances you will ever witness. Beatboxer Roggie Watts really defy boxes with his beats. He blends cross-music genres and poetry to give an unbelievable and memorable performance.

A SIMPLE WAY TO BREAK A HABIT BY JUDSON BREWER (MINDFUL ADDICTION DOCTOR)

In this popular TED Talk, Judson Brewer explains the connection between addiction and mindfulness. He elaborates in detail how we develop a bad habit. Similarly, he also outlines a simple method to control your urge of practicing a bad habit no matter whatever it is.

RETHINKING INFIDELITY… A TALK FOR ANYONE WHO HAS EVER LOVED BY ESTHER PEREL (RELATIONSHIP THERAPIST)

In this extremely entertaining talk, Esther Perel explains how infidelity represents loss and emotions and why it is something really unexpected. This is a wonderful talk for people who have been cheating or being cheated.

A SAUDI, AN INDIAN AND AN IRANIAN WALK INTO A QATAR BAR BY MAZ JOBANI (COMEDIAN)

Maz Jobani, an American-Iranian comedian, discusses some important cultural issues prevalent in the Middle East. It is a humorous talk in which Jobani discusses some of the problems The Middle East entails for people, especially the foreigners.

THE ASTOUNDING ATHLETIC POWER OF QUADCOPTERS BY RAFFAELLO D’ANDREA (AUTONOMOUS SYSTEM PIONEER)

Quadcopters are robots with the ability to think exactly like athletes. Raffaello D’Andrea demonstrates functions of such quadcopters in one of TEDGlobal’s robot lab. He shows that these robots are capable of making decisions together, balance themselves and even play catch along with doing many other things.

THE FUTURE WE’RE BUILDING – AND BORING BY ELON MUSK (SERIAL ENTREPRENEUR)

This is actually a talk between Elon Musk and Chris Anderson, the head curator of TED. TED editors featured the talk on TED’s home page and also presented it at an official TED conference. In this talk, Elon Must describes his latest projects such as digging tunnels under Los Angeles. He also talks about his plans of building a future on Mars and what SpaceX and Tesla are currently up to.

MY ESCAPE FROM NORTH KOREA BY HYEONSEO LEE (ACTIVIST)

Growing up in North Korea is a tormenting experience as described by Hyeonseo Lee. Miss Lee escaped North Korea at the young at of 14 and began a difficult life as a refugee in China. This is actually a harrowing and true story of hope and survival which you should listen to understand the plight of refugees across the world.

IF I SHOULD HAVE A DAUGHTER BY SARAH KAY (POET)

Sara Kay is a performing poet whose two separate performances at TED2011received two standing ovations. She actually explains her transformation from a teenager found of poetry to a teacher who uses power of self-expression to connect with her students in her outstanding poetic performances.

THE PARADOX OF CHOICE BY BARRY SCHWARTZ (PSYCHOLOGIST)

Barry Schwartz calls the freedom of choice, the main pillar of western societies, into question. He says that choice has paralyzed these societies instead of making them free. He further states that we have become more dissatisfied rather than happy by exercising our freedom of choice.

10 WAYS TO HAVE A BETTER CONVERSATION BY CELESTE HEADLEE (WRITER/HOST)

Writer and radio host Celeste Headlee mentions some of the ingredients of great conversation including honesty, clarity, brevity and a lot of listening. She also emphasizes on the importance of abiding by 10 main rules if you want to improve your conversation.

THE AGONY OF TRYING TO UNSUBSCRIBE BY JAMES VEITCH (WRITER/COMEDIAN)

Everyone wants to unsubscribe from annoying marketing emails. However, some companies simply refuse to take no as an answer and that’s what happened with comedian and writer James Veitch. Hijinks followed when James decided to be more whimsical with the local supermarket instead of getting frustrated by their constant influx of marketing emails.

8 SECRETS OF SUCCESS BY RICHARD ST. JOHN (MARKETER)

What are the real secrets of success? According to marketer Richard St. John, people don’t succeed because they are smart or lucky. They succeed because they manage to uncover 8 real secrets of success. What are these secrets? You actually have to watch this immersive slideshow by Mr. John to find the answer.

HOW TO STAY CALM WHEN YOU KNOW YOU’LL BE STRESSED BY DANIEL LEVITIN (NEUROSCIENTIST)

Stress is a mental disorder which inhibits our ability to think clearly, prompting us to make wrong decisions at worst possible moments. Neuroscientist Daniel Levitin proposes a solution to this problem in this insightful talk. He suggests we can remain calm when in stress by anticipating stressful situations.

THE SECRET TO DESIRE IN A LONG-TERM RELATIONSHIP BY ESTHER PEREL (RELATIONSHIP THERAPIST)

Esther Perel describes the mystery of erotic intelligence quite eloquently and wittily in her speech. She explains how to sustain desire in a long-term relationship. She also suggests that there is always much more to long-term partnerships than meet the eye.

THE BEST STATS YOU’VE EVER SEEN BY HANS ROSLING (DATA VISIONARY)

Hans Rosling is a data guru and global health expert. In this speech, he presents the real picture of the so-called developing world and debunks many myths in an urgent and dramatic manner. Rest assured no one else can present data like Mr. Rosling does.

QUESTIONS NO ONE KNOWS THE ANSWERS TO BY CHRIS ANDERSON (TED’S HEAD CURATOR)

In this popular TED talk, Christian Anderson asks some of the most fascinating questions no one has been able to answer to. Some of these questions include the total number of universes in the world and is there any evidence of alien life.

THE PRICE OF SHAME BY MONIKA LEWINSKI (SOCIAL ACTIVIST)

In this brave talk, Monika Lewinski exerts on the importance of stopping public shaming at any cost because it can turn deadly for the victim. She further says that no one has to go through the kind of public shaming she went through in 1998 during Clinton-Lewinsky fiasco. However, public shaming has become the most rampant problem in the modern world connected by internet and necessary action needs to be taken against it.

THE ORCHESTRA IN MY MOUTH BY TOM THUM (BEATBOXER)

This talk is actually 11 minutes of fun, amusement and laughs. Tom Thum plays his beats and does some comedy to remember. However, the most interesting part was the unbelievable instrumental impersonations he did with his mouth. All in all, it is a highly entertaining and creative performance by Tom.

STRANGE ANSWERS TO THE PSYCHOPATH TEST BY JOHN RONSON (WRITER/FILMMAKER)

John Ronson says that there is a subtle difference between insanity and saneness. He also highlights the areas where these two phenomena tend to merge. Julian Treasure and Evan Grant also assist Mr. Ronson in his speech through some animations and live-mixed sounds respectively.

BRAIN MAGIC BY KEITH BERRY (MAGICIAN)

Keith Berry illustrates how our brain helps us do some unbelievable things in our life.

GRIT: THE POWER OF PASSION AND PERSEVERANCE BY ANGELA LEE DUCKWORTH (PSYCHOLOGIST)

Angela Lee Duckworth proposes that grit not IQ is the precursor of success considering her own experience of teaching mathematics to 7 th grade students. She suggests that IQ is one of the many factors that contribute to one’s success. However, the most important of these factors is grit without any doubt.

UNDERWATER ASTONISHMENTS BY DAVID GALLO (OCEANOGRAPHER)

As the title suggests, David Gallo unveils some of the most astonishing sea creatures in his speech. Gallo also appreciates the work of Roger Hanlon, Edith Widder and other pioneering oceanographers.

YOUR ELUSIVE CREATIVE GENIUS BY ELIZABETH GILBERT (WRITER)

Elizabeth Gilbert radically explains that all of us are genius in our own sense instead of one or two persons being genius. She also states that writers and artists get inspiration from impossible things people expect from them.

THE DANGER OF A SINGLE STORY BY CHIMAMANDA NGOZI ADICHIE (NOVELIST)

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie says that people often form misconceptions about other cultures, people and countries by reading only a single story about them. She opines that there are many aspects of a culture or a country and we need to explore all of them to find a culture’s authentic voice as she herself has done.

THE SURPRISING SCIENCE OF HAPPINESS BY DAN GILBERT (HAPPINESS EXPERT)

Dan Gilbert, author of Stumbling on Happiness, says that we can be happy even if we don’t get what we want. Even if things do go wrong, we can feel happiness thanks to our “psychological immune system.”

THE THRILLING POTENTIAL OF SIXTHSENSE TECHNOLOGY BY PRANAV MISTRY (DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH, SAMSUNG AMERICA)

Pranav Mistry demonstrates many tools that enable interaction with data and physical world. He also talks about Laptop, his revolutionary paper about the connection between the two worlds and his own invention, the SixthSense.

HOW TO MAKE STRESS YOUR FRIEND BY KELLY MCGONIGAL (HEALTH PSYCHOLOGIST)

Stress can be bad for you without any doubt. However, health psychologist Kelly McGonigal shares the idea that it can only harm you if you believe it to be bad. She emphasizes on the importance of reaching out to others in order to treat stress and taking it positively as well.

THE ART OF MISDIRECTION BY APOLLO ROBINS (GENTLEMAN THIEF)

Apollo Robins, considered as the greatest deception specialist in the world, highlights how peculiarly people behave when you steal something from them. He demonstrates through a hilarious example that it is our flawed perceptions that allow certain things to happen including theft.

HOW I HELD MY BREATH FOR 17 MINUTES BY DAVID BLAINE (ILLUSIONIST)

David Blain once held the world record of holding his breath for 17 minutes. In this highly personal talk, he explains how he accomplished this difficult task. He also describes what his work, which often involves death defying stunts, mean to him.

THE HAPPY SECRET TO BETTER WORK BY SHAWN ACHOR (PSYCHOLOGIST)

There is a popular belief that happiness is the direct outcome of hard word but Shawn Achor thinks otherwise. He claims that it is happiness which enhances our productivity in a humorous and quick speech.

HOW TO SPOT A LIAR BY PAMELA MEYER (LIE DETECTOR)

It is not easy to detect a lie to say the least. Pamela Meyer explains how trained professionals use different techniques to detect a liar. She also argues that honesty is always the best policy.

THE POWER OF INTROVERTS BY SUSAN CAIN (QUIET REVOLUTIONARY)

Being an introvert is becoming more and more difficult in socially connected modern societies. However, Susan Cain passionately defends introverts. She considers them a rare but highly valuable breed because they offer so many abilities and talents to the world. She also suggests that it is imperative to celebrate and respect introverts to get best out of them.

THE PUZZLE OF MOTIVATION BY DAN PINK (CAREER ANALYST)

Dan Pink argues that managers need to do much more than relying on traditional rewards to motivate their subordinates.

INSIDE THE MIND OF A MASTER PROCRASTINATOR BY TIM URBAN (BLOGGER)

Procrastinating is a dangerous but one of the most common habits in the world. Tim Urban urges us to identify all the things making us to procrastinate before it is too late in this funny talk.

MY STROKE OF INSIGHT BY JILL BOLTE TAYLOR (NEUROANATOMIST)

Jill Bolte Taylor suffered a massive stroke resulting in complete failure of her vital brain functions. This is her astonishing story as she reveals what she went through and how she eventually recovered.

WHAT MAKES A GOOD LIFE? LESSONS FROM THE LONGEST STUDY ON HAPPINESS BY ROBERT WALDINGER (PSYCHIATRIST)

Psychiatrist Robert Waldinger denounces common perceptions regarding happiness and health. In this engrossing talk, he presents centuries’ old wisdom and shares 3 important steps about how to build a happy and fulfilling life. He bases his arguments on the findings of Harvard’s 7 decades long study on adult development.

WHY WE DO WHAT WE DO BY TONY ROBINS (LIFE COACH)

Tony Robins, a famous life coach, talks about motivation and explains the logic behind our actions.

LOOKS AREN’T EVERYTHING. BELIEVE ME, I’M A MODEL BY CAMERON RUSSELL (FASHION MODEL)

Cameron Russell is a beautiful underwear model. In this fearless talk, she asserts that she is not all about her looks. She also mockingly describes an industry which makes models look seductive at rather young age.

10 THINGS YOU DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT ORGASM BY MARY ROACH (WRITER)

Marry Roach, the author of Bonk, makes some really weird yet shocking claims about orgasm, the ultimate sexual pleasure. Viewer discretion is obviously advised.

HOW TO SPEAK SO THAT PEOPLE WANT TO LISTEN BY JULIAN TREASURE (SOUND CONSULTANT)

There are many people who like to speak but nobody listens to them. If you are one of them, you must listen to this useful speech by Julian Treasure. He shares some insights and tips, helping you improve your speaking power and make others listen to you.

THIS IS WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU REPLY TO SPAM EMAIL BY JAMES VEITCH (COMEDIAN/WRITER)

You obviously delete a spam email on the first sight. Do you? James Veitch tells us what happens when you reply to such an email. He narrates his story when he had a long conversation with a spammer who offered him a deal of his life.

THE POWER OF VULNERABILITY BY BRENÉ BROWN (VULNERABILITY RESEARCHER)

Brené Brown explains how her research on human connections helped her better understand humanity and discover her true self in the process.

HOW GREAT LEADERS INSPIRE ACTION BY SIMON SINEK (LEADERSHIP EXPERT)

Simon Sinek illustrates his own model for inspirational leadership and gives examples of great leaders including Martin Luther King and Wright Brothers.

YOUR BODY LANGUAGE MAY SHAPE WHO YOU ARE BY AMY CUDDY (SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGIST)

People learn a lot about us from our body language. However, it can also reveal a lot about ourselves to us. Amy Cuddy argues that we can considerably enhance our chances of success simply by making subtle changes to our body language such as posing confidently when we are least confident.

DO SCHOOLS KILL CREATIVITY? BY KEN ROBINSON (AUTHOR/EDUCATOR)

In the most popular TED talk ever, Ken Robinson says that it is imperative to create an education system which fosters creativity instead of curtailing it. It is a profound and entertaining talk highlighting the problems the education systems around the world entail and how to resolve them.

45+ TED Talks That Will Intrigue, Encourage, and Inspire Your Students

Amazing speakers on fascinating topics.

By now, you probably know about TED, a nonprofit organization dedicated to sharing important ideas through brief, impactful talks. TED Talks can be an amazing classroom resource, sparking meaningful conversations. (Their TED-Ed videos are especially valuable, since they include complete lesson plans for teachers.) We’ve rounded up some of our favorite TED Talks students will really enjoy. You’ll find options here for every age and interest!

STEM TED Talks for Students

These videos include Ted Talks students can learn from, in ways that will truly engage them. See hands-on science in action, and explore topics in a way kids can easily understand.

Emma Bryce: What really happens to the plastic you throw away? (3:53)

Plastic bottles are everywhere these days. In this video, you’ll follow the life cycles of three different bottles. Each journey teaches us something about how plastics affect the environment.

Angela Koine Flynn: The science of skin color (4:39)

Why do some people tan (or burn) so fast while others can sit in the sun for hours? How did our skin develop so many different hues, to begin with? Find out, then follow up with the beauty of human skin in every color!

Anita Collins: How playing an instrument benefits your brain (4:30)

When you listen to music, multiple areas of your brain become engaged and active. But when you actually play an instrument, that activity becomes more like a full-body brain workout.

Myriam Sidibe: The simple power of hand-washing (11:32)

This talk begins with some sobering statistics: 6.6 million children don’t make it to their fifth birthday. But Myriam Sidibe reveals the simplest of solutions that may reverse the trends—a bar of soap.

Beau Lotto and Amy O’Toole: Science is for everyone, kids included (15:10)

Neuroscientist Beau Lotto shares the parallels between science and play with the help of 25 elementary-age children.

Eva-Maria Geigl: The history of the world according to cats (4:21)

Long ago, wild cats were fierce hunters. Over the centuries, they’ve become the house pets we know and love. Learn how our furry friends came to be in this fun video.

Kelli Sandman-Hurley: What is dyslexia? (4:20)

There’s probably at least one student in your classroom with dyslexia. Learn how it affects learning and why we should celebrate neurodiversity.

Arthur Benjamin: Mathemagic (15:02)

Art Benjamin combines his two loves—math and magic! Watch him perform three-digit multiplication in his head faster than his helpers using a calculator.

AnnMarie Thomas: Hands-on science with squishy circuits (3:52)

Kids will love learning how to create circuits using two different kinds of homemade play-dough. Don’t be surprised when they want to try it for themselves.

Jack Andraka: A promising test for pancreatic cancer … from a teenager (10:36)

Jack developed a cheap, effective, and non-invasive test for pancreatic cancer. Oh, and he did it all before his 16th birthday!

Claire Simeone: The lovable(and lethal) sea lion (4:37)

Go for a swim with one of the ocean’s coolest creatures, the sea lion. They can hunt for up to 30 hours at a time and reach speeds of 18 mph. Amazing!

Thomas Suarez: 12-year-old app developer (4:24)

“Where do you go to find out how to make an app?” Thomas was 12 when he asked this question. He taught himself to build apps and wants to inspire other kids to do the same.

Daphne Bavelier: Your brain on video games (17:45)

Kids are often told video games are “bad” for them. Brain scientist Daphne Bavelier challenges that notion. She believes that playing video games in “reasonable doses” can actually have lots of positive effects on our brain. Bavelier shares how she and other scientists are using their research to help others.

William Kamkwamba: How I built a windmill (3:59)

At age 14, a Malawian boy named William Kamkwamba sought a way to help his village combat famine. Ultimately, he built a wind turbine entirely out of spare parts and scrap yard materials. Next, learn how it changed his life in How I Harnessed The Wind.

Terry Moore: How to tie your shoes (2:43)

Terry Moore believes that most of us are tying our shoes incorrectly. Surprisingly enough, he’s probably right. In this informative TED Talk, Moore demonstrates how to tie a stronger knot that won’t let us down. As Moore notes, sometimes small advantages can yield big results.

Joe Smith: How to use a paper towel (4:15)

Joe Smith is on a mission to save paper by teaching us the correct way to use a paper towel. Spoiler alert: We’re doing it wrong and creating a lot of waste in the process.

John Green: The nerd’s guide to learning everything online (18:01)

John Green talks about the importance of the internet and why it makes learning more awesome. He demonstrates how platforms like YouTube can help build engaging communities of learning and discovery.

History and Culture TED Talks for Students

Explore topics from history and the arts and make connections with people around the world.

Soraya Field Fiorio: Who was the world’s first author? (4:55)

Would you have guessed that the world’s first known author was a woman? Find out about her life and writings, dating back 4,300 years.

Iseult Gillespie: How to see more and care less: The art of Georgia O’Keeffe (5:00)

Artist Georgia O’Keeffe was inspired by the shapes and rhythms of nature. Her unique way of looking at the world gave rise to American Modernism.

Brian A. Pavlac: Ugly History: Witch Hunts (5:25)

For much of human history, people believed witches were real—and evil. They hunted the suspected witches, put them on “trial,” and tortured them, often to death. Take a closer look at this difficult chapter of our past and how it came to be.

Diane J. Rayor: Ancient Greece’s greatest popstar (5:25)

Kids who love Beyoncé or Adele will love learning about Sappho, one of ancient Greece’s most famous poets. She coined the word “bittersweet” to describe the ups and downs of romance. Her writings made her a superstar of her day!

Kayla Wolf: Why every world map is wrong (4:57)

It’s simply impossible to make a map of the spherical world that’s accurate. So why do we keep using them? And how can we change them to shift our point of view? Find out in this intriguing video.

Ann-Helén Bay: Why is it so hard to escape poverty? (4:45)

Many people believe that if you work hard enough, you’ll automatically succeed. But poverty is a trap that frequently pulls people back down, no matter how hard they try. Why should that be, and how can we overcome it?

Danielle Feinberg: The magic ingredient that brings Pixar movies to life (11:55)

Go behind the scenes with Danielle Feinberg, Pixar’s director of photography. See what happens when science and art collide to create Pixar’s incredible three-dimensional worlds.

Kevin Allocca: Why videos go viral (7:04)

Only a tiny percentage of online videos go viral. But when they do, they become part of a cultural phenomenon that fascinates and mystifies us. Kevin Allocca shares the secret ingredients that contribute to a video’s viral success.

Jamila Lyiscott: 3 ways to speak English (4:16)

In this powerful spoken-word performance, Lyiscott challenges the standard notion of what it means to be “articulate” in today’s society. She shares her experience navigating three distinct English dialects at home, at school, and with friends.

Doug Levinson: What gives a dollar bill its value? (3:26)

Ever wondered how inflation works, or what determines the value of a buck? Join the workers of the Federal Reserve and learn how it all works.

The LXD: In the Internet age, dance evolves (17:13)

The LXD (Legion of Extraordinary Dancers) believes that dance can have a transformative effect on the world. Their stunning street dance performance makes for a TED Talk video students will want to watch again and again. Fans of Glee and So You Think You Can Dance may see some familiar faces.

Mac Barnett: Why a good book is a secret door (16:51)

Everyone needs a little whimsy in their lives. Children’s writer Barnett shares the power of imagination in this playful talk. He introduces us to Nico, an imaginative child who brings Barnett’s message to life.

Tavi Gevinson: A teen just trying to figure it out (7:14)

Tavi Gevinson noticed that women, particularly young girls, were often misrepresented in popular media. In response, she created a web magazine. It’s a place where teenagers can share stories, ask questions, and “figure it out” together.

Inspirational TED Talks for Students

Encourage kids to ask more questions and seek the best in the world with these TED Talks.

Matthew Winkler: What makes a hero? (4:30)

What trials unite Harry Potter, Frodo Baggins, and more of literature’s most interesting heroes? And what do ordinary people have in common with these literary heroes?

Manoush Zomorodi: How boredom can lead to your most brilliant ideas (16:04)

Believe it or not, boredom can actually result in your most creative accomplishments. Zomorodi explains that when your body is on autopilot, your brain gets busy!

Clint Smith: The danger of silence (4:09)

“Read critically. Write consciously. Speak clearly. Tell your truth.” Teacher Clint Smith explains the relationship between silence and discrimination.

Derek Sivers: How to start a movement (2:53)

How do movements gain traction? According to Derek Sivers, it’s different than you might think. In less than three minutes, Sivers takes us step-by-step through a movement forming in real-time. He shares the lessons we can learn from those who have the courage to follow.

Angela Lee Duckworth: Grit: The power of passion and perseverance (5:54)

Angela Lee Duckworth is a public school teacher turned psychologist. Her research indicates success and IQ are not as interconnected as many might think. In this motivational talk, she reinforces the importance of building grit in ourselves and our students.

George Takei: Why I love a country that once betrayed me (15:45)

Explore patriotism and social justice with this engaging talk by actor and activist George Takei. Following the bombing of Pearl Harbor, young George and his family were forcibly relocated to a Japanese American internment camp. He shares how his father helped him reconcile this experience with the core ideal of American democracy.

Christian Picciolini: My descent into America’s neo-Nazi movement—and how I got out (20:10)

In this courageous talk, Christian Picciolini shares his personal journey of overcoming prejudice and hate. A former neo-Nazi, Picciolini now dedicates his time to helping others combat violent extremism in their own lives. He notes that these movements often target the young, vulnerable, and marginalized—like he once was. (Mature content and drug references.)

Tim Urban: Inside the mind of a master procrastinator (13:55)

Procrastinators, unite! In this relatable TED Talk, Tim Urban offers hilarious insight into the mind of a procrastinator. Kids will find the “instant gratification monkey” both funny and relatable.

Susan Cain: The power of introverts (18:48)

Author Susan Cain argues for the importance of introverts in a world that seems to favor the opposite. She explains why solitude matters, as well as how it contributes to creativity and leadership.

Shane Koyczan: To This Day … for the bullied and beautiful (11:47)

In this powerful video, Shane shares his viral spoken-word poem about bullying and survival. This beautiful talk is a must-see for anyone who has ever felt life’s uncertainty, loneliness, or frustration. (Mature content and language.)

Joachim de Posada: Don’t eat the marshmallow! (5:46)

Joachim de Posada explains the value of self-discipline, demonstrated by a famous experiment. Students will laugh at little ones trying hard not to eat a marshmallow. But there’s a lot to learn here too.

Jarrett J. Krosoczka: Why lunch ladies are heroes (5:12)

Children’s author Jarrett J. Krosoczka illustrates the power of a simple thank-you in this talk. He encourages us to celebrate our cafeteria staff and the important work they do throughout the year.

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: The danger of a single story (18:33)

Stories matter. In this eye-opening talk, novelist Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie explains how power shapes the stories we hear and tell others. She warns against the danger of a single story. They can be incomplete and even offer harmful understandings of others based on a single narrative or experience. Adichie raises important questions that can encourage students to explore concepts of identity and perspective.

Drew Dudley: Everyday leadership (6:01)

In this inspiring talk, Drew Dudley explains how small acts of kindness can transform the lives of others. He believes leadership isn’t about changing the world but about changing each other’s understanding of the world.

Amy Cuddy: Your body language may shape who you are (20:46)

Cuddy explains how our body language shapes how others see us—and how we see ourselves. Learn how “power posing” can help us feel more confident.

Top 10 TED talks that’ll change your life

Sharon Timms

Check out these ten inspirational TED talks that’ll change your life… or at the very least give you some solace for the next time things aren’t going your way.

1) Elizabeth Gilbert – Your Elusive Creative Genius

Elizabeth Gilbert is an American writer, best known for her 2006 best-selling memoir, ‘Eat, Pray, Love’. People associate creative works with mental health issues and a fear that their work won’t be good enough, or not as good as their past work. Indeed, a lot of writers in the 20th century have committed suicide or suffered depression. After the massive success of her book ‘Eat, Pray, Love’, Elizabeth believed that her greatest work was now behind her, a very scary thought. She looked at how to construct barriers between her work and this anxiety about how it will be received.

2) Amy Cuddy: Body Language

There has been a lot of research into how others perceive our body language, and the importance of sending the right message. However, Amy Cuddy delves into how we are influenced by our own body language — and how a few strategic power poses can make a world of difference in our self-confidence and stress levels.

Tom Thum can do strange things with his mouth. It’s been said many times that this wildly charismatic beat boxer appears to have ‘not only a symphony orchestra but also a jazz band, techno DJ, 80’s synth pop group and collection of exotic world instruments all residing somewhere in his throat’. Tom’s 15 minute showcase quickly became the highest viewed TEDx video of all time with over 44+ million views and counting. Now recognised worldwide for his obscure talent to warp and manipulate his vocal chords, Tom Thum demonstrates his innate ability for inhuman noisemaking

When people talk about happiness, it’s often referred to as a search—a quest to find something so elusive and out of reach, that there are now a bottomless pit of ideas on how to acquire it. But shockingly, it could be our power to choose from thousands of great experiences in life that actually keeps us from being happy. In this TED Talk, psychologist Dan Gilbert breaks down happiness into its two most basic components—the happiness we stumble upon and the happiness we create—to reveal a shocking truth.

Brené Brown is a shoot-from-the-hip Texan, who also happens to be a shame and vulnerability expert. Brown studies human connection — our ability to empathise, belong, love. In this poignant, funny talk that has been viewed over 6 million times, she shares a deep insight from her research, one that sent her on a personal quest to know herself as well as to understand humanity.

It just wouldn’t be an inspiring talks list without author Malcolm Gladwell on it. In this TED Talk, Gladwell explores the story of the man who refused to believe in a ‘perfect’ spaghetti sauce, and how his research impacts our broader understanding of choice and happiness. While the talk centres on the food industry, the larger discoveries about human behaviour are poignantly relevant for leaders who want to build workplaces where people are happy and fulfilled.

Here’s one of the most inspiring TED Talks you will ever have the pleasure to watch. It is the fascinating legacy of a boy who was one for the ages. Seventeen-year-old Sam became the spokesman for a genetic condition called Progeria, also known as the aptly named ‘aging disease’. Sam refused to allow his disease to define him and worked to overcome limitations others said he never would. He lived the life he chose to and didn’t focus on his illness and what made him different, but rather his dreams and what made him happy.

In memoriam: Sam Berns passed away on January 10, 2014. We thank him for the inspiration he provided

Psychologist and author Alain de Botton examines our ideas of success and failure — and questions the assumptions underlying these two judgments. Is success always earned? Is failure? He makes an eloquent, witty case to move beyond snobbery to find true pleasure in our work.

“A man convinced against his will is of his opinion still”. Ever tried to change a person’s mind when they weren’t really that convinced? Impossible, right? As fact check editor at The Conversation, Lucinda Beaman sees first-hand the conflict between facts and beliefs. She offers a framework for understanding how we process information and how we can connect with those who disagree with us.

10) Isaac Lidsky: What Reality Are You

Reality isn’t something you perceive; it’s something you create in your mind. Isaac Lidsky learned this profound lesson firsthand, when unexpected life circumstances yielded valuable insights. In this introspective, personal talk, he challenges the concept of cognitive dissonance, and encourages us to let go of excuses, assumptions and fears, and accept the awesome responsibility of being the creators of our own reality.

Лекции TED Talks для тех, кто учит английский

Что такое TED Talks

TED Talks – это лекции известных и умных людей, которые проводятся в рамках фонда TED. Лекции посвящены самым разнообразным темам: науке, искусству, бизнесу, дизайну, культуре. Многие лекции записаны на видео и доступны для просмотра в интернете. Этот формат оказался очень успешным и популярным по всему миру.

Лекции TED Talks читаются на английском языке, но спикеры – люди разных национальностей, далеко не только американцы и британцы. Все видео, выложенные на сайте TED и на их канале в Youtube, сопровождаются английскими субтитрами. И многие из них переведены на другие языки мира, в том числе русский. К большинству видео есть русские субтитры, а это хорошая новость для изучающих английский язык.

Почему TED Talks полезен для улучшения английского

TED Talks – замечательный инструмент для изучения английского языка. Вот несколько причин, по которым стоит обратить внимание на эти лекции изучающим английский:

Как учить английский по TED Talks

Чтобы эффективно использовать TED Talks для совершенствования английского языка, у вас должен быть уровень Pre-Intermediate и выше. Новичкам советуем потратить некоторое время на достижение этого уровня, потому что просмотр лекций даже с включенными субтитрами будет очень сложной и утомительной задачей.

Лекции можно просто смотреть и слушать для развлечения, как если бы вы слушали их на русском языке. А можно работать с ними, как с полноценными упражнениями и заданиями. Вы можете создать собственные уроки по TED Talks, найти готовые уроки в интернете (например, на eslbrains.com или других площадках для изучения английского языка), а можете воспользоваться нашей инструкцией:

Какие лекции посмотреть

Выбирайте любые лекции, какие только вас заинтересуют, даже если вы не уверены, что они помогут в изучении английского – например, если тема слишком специфическая, или лектор говорит с иностранным акцентом. Интерес – лучшая база для обучения. Ни акцент, ни «лишняя» лексика не повредят вам в процессе изучения английского.

Если вы не можете определиться, какие темы и сферы знаний вас интересуют, попробуйте найти интерес в самих лекторах. Многие лекции читали знаменитые и талантливые люди – Билл Клинтон, Стив Джобс, Стивен Хокинг, Билл Гейтс, Боно, Джейми Оливер, Илон Маск, Ричард Докинз, основатель Википедии Джимми Уэйлс и многие другие.

Некоторым сложно найти интересную лекцию, когда предоставляется такой большой выбор. Поэтому мы предлагаем небольшую подборку качественных и полезных лекций, из которой можно выбрать что-то себе по душе:

“The paradox of choice”, Barry Schwartz, 2005

«Парадокс выбора» – лекция психолога Барри Шварца, в которой он рассказывает о необычной особенности людей: чем больше у нас вариантов для выбора, тем сложнее принять решение. Шварц дает советы, как оценивать альтернативы и контролировать парадокс выбора.

“Do schools kill creativity?”, Sir Ken Robinson, 2006

Лекция известного британского писателя «Школы убивают креативность» одна из самых популярных в проекте TED Talks. Он рассказывает о том, что система образования уже не готовит нас к современной жизни, а главное – не только не развивает, а подавляет творческие способности.

“The surprising science of happiness”, Dan Gilbert, 2004

Лекцию «Удивительное устройство счастья» читает автор книги Stumbling on Happiness Дэн Гилберт. Он оспаривает широко распространенный миф, что человек ощущает себя несчастным, когда не получает того, что хочет. Гилберт рассказывает, как добиться того, чтобы наше счастье не зависело от внешних обстоятельств.

“Meet the SixthSense interaction”, Pattie Maes + Pranav Mistry, 2009

В этой лекции профессор Массачусетского технологического института Патти Маес и аспирант Пранав Мистри демонстрируют свою разработку под названием «Шестое чувство».

“Feats of memory anyone can do:, Joshua Foer, 2012

Научный журналист Джошуа Фор рассказал о самом эффективном и инновационном способе запоминания под названием «Дворец памяти» и продемонстрировал его использование. Лектор утверждает, что любой человек может научиться применять этот метод.

“Questioning the universe”, Stephen Hawking, 2008

Знаменитый британский физик Стивен Хокинг пытается ответить на важнейшие вопросы о Вселенной – с чего она началась, как появилась жизнь, одни ли мы во Вселенной.

“4 reasons to learn a new language”, John McWhorter, 2016

Американский лингвист Джон Маквортер рассказывает о четырех преимуществах изучения иностранного языка.

Не забывайте, что лекции TED Talks служат не только для изучения английского языка. Их главная цель – показать новые идеи и научить зрителей чему-нибудь, поэтому обязательно используйте полученные полезные советы в жизни.