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Try something new for 30 days – Matt Cutts

Try something new for 30 days – Matt Cutts

View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/try-something-new-for-30-days-matt-cutts Is there something you’ve always meant to do, wanted to do, but just … haven’t? Matt Cutts suggests: Try it for 30 days. This short, lighthearted talk offers a neat way to think about setting and achieving goals. Talk by Matt Cutts. source Related Posts L.K. – I like Brass Oh […]

The Boltzmann brain paradox – Fabio Pacucci

The Boltzmann brain paradox – Fabio Pacucci

Download a free audiobook version of “The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle“ and support TED-Ed’s nonprofit mission: https://www.audible.com/ted-ed — How do you know you’re a person who has lived your life, rather than a just-formed brain full of artificial memories, momentarily hallucinating a reality that doesn’t actually exist? That may sound absurd, but it’s […]

This tool will help improve your critical thinking – Erick Wilberding

This tool will help improve your critical thinking – Erick Wilberding

Explore the technique known as the Socratic Method, which uses questions to examine a person’s values, principles, and beliefs. — Socrates, one of the founding fathers of Western philosophical thought, was on trial. Many believed he was an enemy of the state, accusing the philosopher of corrupting the youth and refusing to recognize their gods. […]

Is This The Worst TED TALK ever?  –  "the SIMPLE CURE for Loneliness"

Is This The Worst TED TALK ever? – "the SIMPLE CURE for Loneliness"

Get Honey for FREE today ▸ https://joinhoney.com/sixteenleo Honey finds coupons with one click. Thanks to Honey for sponsoring! Baya, the speaker of todays video, gives possibly the worst TED talk ive seen on loneliness. a topic close to home. So today i break it down and try and give my opinions on the matter Message […]

The electrifying speeches of Sojourner Truth – Daina Ramey Berry

The electrifying speeches of Sojourner Truth – Daina Ramey Berry

Get to know the story of Sojourner Truth, a woman born into slavery who became known as a powerful orator and outspoken activist. — Isabella Baumfree was born into slavery in late 18th century New York. Fleeing bondage with her youngest daughter, she renamed herself Sojourner Truth and embarked on a legendary speaking tour. She […]

Mansa Musa, one of the wealthiest people who ever lived – Jessica Smith

Mansa Musa, one of the wealthiest people who ever lived – Jessica Smith

Check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/teded View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/mansa-musa-one-of-the-wealthiest-people-who-ever-lived-jessica-smith Mansa Musa, the 14th century African king of the Mali Empire, is said to have amassed a fortune that possibly made him one of the wealthiest people who ever lived. Jessica Smith tells the story of how Mansa Musa literally put his empire – and […]

The greatest TED Talk ever sold – Morgan Spurlock

The greatest TED Talk ever sold – Morgan Spurlock

Sign up for our newsletter and never miss an episode: http://bit.ly/TEDEdNewsletter With humor and persistence, filmmaker Morgan Spurlock dives into the hidden but influential world of brand marketing on his quest to make a completely sponsored film about sponsorship. (And yes, onstage naming rights for this talk were sponsored too. By whom and for how […]