Can a bird that symbolizes death help the living catch criminals? In this informative ted talk, forensic anthropologist Lauren Pharr shows us how vultures impact crime scenes.(This talk contains graphic images)
Category Archives: TedTalks
Ted Talk: How to use family dinner to teach politics
Of all of the Ted Talks we share each Wednesday, this one by activist Hajer Sharief sits firmly in out Top 10. Everyone should participate in decision-making and politics and it starts at home.
Ted Talk : How to build a fictional world
Why is J.R.R. Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings trilogy so compelling? How about The Matrix or Harry Potter? Author Kate Messner offers a few tricks for writers looking to build a fictional world in this Ted Talk.
Ted Talk: How To Spot A Liar
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 argues why honesty is a value worth preserving.
Ted Talk: Are Elvish, Klingon, Dothraki and Na’vi real languages?
The genre of fantasy is so detailed and to create these magical lands languages are often created. This Ted Talk dives into the notion of Elvish, Klingon, Dothraki and Na’vi being real languages.
Ted Talk: Why a good book is a secret door
Childhood is surreal. Why shouldn’t children’s books be? In this whimsical talk, award-winning author Mac Barnett speaks about writing that escapes the page.
Ted Talk: What we’re learning from online education
In this Ted Talk, Daphne Koller is enticing top universities to put their most intriguing courses online for free not just as a service, but as a way to research how people learn.
Ted Talk: Kids, Take Charge
In this Ted talk Kiran Bir Sethi shows how her school in India teaches kids life’s most valuable lesson “I can.” Watch her students take local issues into their own hands, lead other young people, even educate their parents.
The best kindergarten you’ve ever seen
In Tokyo, five-year-olds cause traffic jams and windows are for Santa to climb into. In this charming talk,Takaharu Tezuka walks us through a design process that lets kids be kids.
Ted Talk: Why people believe they can’t draw
Most people think they can’t draw, but communications expert Graham Shaw isn’t buying it. In this fun, instructional talk, he demonstrates how a few adjustments can make all the difference.