When is the last time you did absolutely nothing for 10 whole minutes? Mindfulness expert Andy Puddicombe describes the power of doing just that in this Ted Talk.
Category Archives: TedTalks
What yoga does to your body and brain
Yoga’s blend of physical and mental exercise is widely believed to have a unique set of health advantages. But is it actually beneficial to your health? Krishna Sudhir examines how this ancient tradition impacts the body and mind.
Ted Talk: The Brain-Changing Benefits of Exercise
What’s the most transformative thing that you can do for your brain today? Exercise! says neuroscientist Wendy Suzuki. Get inspired to go to the gym as Suzuki discusses the science of how working out boosts your mood and memory and protects your brain against neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s.
Ted Talk: Nature. Beauty. Gratitude.
Nature’s beauty can be fleeting but not through Louie Schwartzberg’s lens. His stunning time-lapse photography, accompanied by powerful words from a Benedictine monk, serves as a meditation on being grateful for every day in this Ted Talk.
Ted Talk: Why Must Artists Be Poor?
The arts bring meaning to our lives and spirit to our culture so why do we expect artists to struggle to make a living? Hadi Eldebek is working to create a society where artists are valued through an online platform that matches artists with funding.
Ted Talk: How painting can transform communities
Artists Jeroen Koolhaas and Dre Urhahn create community art by painting entire neighbourhoods, and involving those who live there. In this funny and inspiring talk, the artists explain their art-first approach and the importance of a neighborhood barbecue.
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Ted Talk: How yarn bombing grew into a worldwide movement
Textile artist Magda Sayeg transforms urban landscapes into her own playground by decorating everyday objects with colorful knit and crochet works. These warm, fuzzy “yarn bombs” started small, with stop sign poles and fire hydrants in Sayeg’s hometown, but soon people found a connection to the craft and spread it across the world.
Ted Talk: How Photography Connects Us
The photo director for National Geographic, David Griffin knows the power of photography to connect us to our world. In this Ted Talk filled with glorious images, he talks about how we all use photos to tell our stories.
Ted Talk: Is the weather actually becoming more extreme?
From 2016 to 2019, the world saw record-breaking heat waves, rampant wildfires, and the longest run of category 5 tropical cyclones on record. This Ted Talk explores what is impacting this extreme weather.
Ted Talk: 3 Strategies for Effectively Talking About Climate Change
Which sounds more urgent: “global warming” or “pollution blanket overheating planet”? In this actionable talk, communications strategist John Marshall explains why we need to rethink how we talk about climate change and offers small but mighty language adjustments to get people to more intuitively understand and care about this existential threat.
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