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TED Talks & TEDx Talks
Do Schools Kill Creativity?
Sir Ken Robinson | TED Talks
"http://www.ted.com Sir Ken Robinson makes an entertaining and profoundly moving case for creating an education system that nurtures (rather than undermines) creativity."
The first 20 hours -- how to learn anything
Josh Kaufman | TEDxCSU
"Josh Kaufman is the author of the #1 international bestseller, 'The Personal MBA: Master the Art of Business', as well as the upcoming book 'The First 20 Hours: Mastering the Toughest Part of Learning Anything.' Josh specializes in teaching people from all walks of life how to master practical knowledge and skills. In his talk, he shares how having his first child inspired him to approach learning in a whole new way."
Underwater Astonishments
David Gallo | TED Talks
"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."
How to know your life purpose in 5 minutes
Adam Leipzig | TEDxMalibu
"Adam Leipzig has overseen more than 25 movies as a producer, executive and distributor. and has produced more than 300 stage plays and live events, and he was one of the founders of the Los Angeles Theatre Center.
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The Surprising Science of Happiness
Dan Gilbert | TED Talks
"http://www.ted.com Dan Gilbert, author of Stumbling on Happiness, challenges the idea that we'll be miserable if we don't get what we want. Our "psychological immune system" lets us feel truly happy even when things don't go as planned."
How to Retire by 20
Kristen Hadeed | TEDxUF
"When most of us were children we kept ourselves occupied with games, television, and barbies. Kristen Hadeed was not like most kids. In this talk, Kristen will show how listening to your inner child can take you places beyond your wildest dreams. After all, this young entrepreneur had it all figured out before her 10th birthday."
Why² -- navigating the quarterlife crisis
Dr. Barbara Jacoby | TEDxUMD
"Dr. Jacoby invites us to explore the quarterlife crisis, one of life's first major crossroads and the transition into early adulthood. It is a period often marked by anxiety, uncertainty, and inner turmoil. However, Dr. Jacoby suggests that with the right attitude and approach, the quarterlife can be a time to compose a life of meaning and purpose. In her engaging talk, Dr. Jacoby describes the role of critical reflection in preparing to reinvent ourselves again and again in response to changing circumstances in our lives and in our rapidly changing world."
What can we learn from our dreams?
Dr. Dylan Selterman | TEDxUMD
"Every night, we have a dream. We often don't remember having them, or simply dismiss their contents. In his talk, Dr. Selterman provides evidence that suggests our dreams might be more valuable than we currently think. He draws on his experience as an expert on dream research, providing numerous examples of what they reveal about our inner selves. Dr. Selterman provides ways we can analyze our own dreams to better understand who we are."
Language is a gatekeeper
Camila Uechi | TEDxUMD
"Language is an innate and thoroughly integral part of our lives. Camila Uechi knows this very well and offers a unique perspective of language. In this honest and highly relatable talk, she invites you to journey through her own experiences with language and discover the truth about its nature together."