TED Talks
TED: Why being respectful to your coworkers is good for business | Christine Porath
Looking to get ahead in your career? Start by being respectful to your coworkers, says leadership researcher Christine Porath. In this science-backed talk, she shares surprising insights about the costs of rudeness and shows how little...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: The Turing test: Can a computer pass for a human? - Alex Gendler
What is consciousness? Can an artificial machine really think? For many, these have been vital considerations for the future of artificial intelligence. But British computer scientist Alan Turing decided to disregard all these questions...
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David Brooks: The lies our culture tells us about what matters -- and a better way to live
Our society is in the midst of a social crisis, says op-ed columnist and author David Brooks: we're trapped in a valley of isolation and fragmentation. How do we find our way out? Based on his travels across the United States -- and his...
TED Talks
Nicola Sturgeon: Why governments should prioritize well-being
In 2018, Scotland, Iceland and New Zealand established the network of Wellbeing Economy Governments to challenge the acceptance of GDP as the ultimate measure of a country's success. In this visionary talk, First Minister of Scotland...
TED Talks
TED: In praise of conflict | Jonathan Marks
Conflict is bad; compromise, consensus and collaboration are good -- or so we're told. Lawyer and bioethicist Jonathan Marks challenges this conventional wisdom, showing how governments can jeopardize public health, human rights and the...
TED Talks
Mike Cannon-Brookes: How you can use impostor syndrome to your benefit
Have you ever doubted your abilities, feared you were going to be discovered as a "fraud"? That's called "impostor syndrome," and you're definitely not alone in feeling it, says entrepreneur and CEO Mike Cannon-Brookes. In this funny,...
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TED: How better tech could protect us from distraction | Tristan Harris
How often does technology interrupt us from what we really mean to be doing? At work and at play, we spend a startling amount of time distracted by pings and pop-ups -- instead of helping us spend our time well, it often feels like our...
TED Talks
TED: Thoughts on humanity, fame and love | Shah Rukh Khan
I sell dreams, and I peddle love to millions of people, says Shah Rukh Khan, Bollywood's biggest star. In this charming, funny talk, Khan traces the arc of his life, showcases a few of his famous dance moves and shares hard-earned wisdom...
TED Talks
Elizabeth Lyle: How to break bad management habits before they reach the next generation of leaders
Companies are counting on their future leaders to manage with more speed, flexibility and trust than ever before. But how can middle managers climb the corporate ladder while also challenging the way things have always been done?...
TED Talks
Eddie Obeng: Smart failure for a fast-changing world
The world is changing much more rapidly than most people realize, says business educator Eddie Obeng -- and creative output cannot keep up. In this spirited talk, he highlights three important changes we should understand for better...
TED Talks
TED: How frustration can make us more creative | Tim Harford
Challenges and problems can derail your creative process ... or they can make you more creative than ever. In the surprising story behind the best-selling solo piano album of all time, Tim Harford may just convince you of the advantages...
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Martin Danoesastro: What are you willing to give up to change the way we work?
What does it take to build the fast, flexible, creative teams needed to challenge entrenched work culture? For transformation expert Martin Danoesastro, it all starts with one question: "What are you willing to give up?" He shares...
TED Talks
Sarah Lewis: Embrace the near win
At her first museum job, art historian Sarah Lewis noticed something important about an artist she was studying: Not every artwork was a total masterpiece. She asks us to consider the role of the almost-failure, the near win, in our own...
Crash Course
How to Speak With Confidence: Crash Course Business - Soft Skills
Public speaking isn't easy for everyone. It can be nerve racking and even scary. But, in this episode of Crash Course Business Soft Skills, Evelyn talks to us about S.U.C.C.E.S and how we can use it to help us be prepared to speak to a...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Why are sharks so awesome? - Tierney Thys
Sharks have been celebrated as powerful gods by some native cultures. And today, sharks are recognized as apex predators of the world's ocean. What is it that makes these fish worthy of our ancient legends and so successful in the seas?...
TED Talks
TED: The little risks you can take to increase your luck | Tina Seelig
Luck is rarely a lightning strike, isolated and dramatic -- it's much more like the wind, blowing constantly. Catching more of it is easy but not obvious. In this insightful talk, Stanford engineering school professor Tina Seelig shares...
TED Talks
TED: The boost students need to overcome obstacles | Anindya Kundu
* Viewer discretion advised. This video includes discussion of mature topics and may be inappropriate for some audiences. How can disadvantaged students succeed in school? For sociologist Anindya Kundu, grit and stick-to-itiveness aren't...
TED Talks
Reniqua Allen: The story we tell about millennials -- and who we leave out
Millennials are now the largest, most diverse adult population in the US -- but far too often, they're reduced to the worn-out stereotype of lazy, entitled avocado toast lovers, says author Reniqua Allen. In this revealing talk, she...
TED Talks
TED: 5 ways to lead in an era of constant change | Jim Hemerling
Who says change needs to be hard? Organizational change expert Jim Hemerling thinks adapting your business in today's constantly-evolving world can be invigorating instead of exhausting. He outlines five imperatives, centered around...
TED Talks
TED: We should aim for perfection -- and stop fearing failure | Jon Bowers
Sometimes trying your best isn't enough; when the situation demands it, you need to be perfect. For Jon Bowers, who runs a training facility for professional delivery drivers, the stakes are high -- 100 people in the uS die every day in...
TED Talks
Heidi Grant: How to ask for help -- and get a "yes"
Asking for help is tough. But to get through life, you have to do it all the time. So how do you get comfortable asking? In this actionable talk, social psychologist Heidi Grant shares four simple rules for asking for help and getting it...
SciShow
Luna 16: The Mission That (Finally) Could
Before there was a rover named Perseverance, there was a series of missions that earned that name in their own right.
TED Talks
Larry Smith: Why you will fail to have a great career
In this funny and blunt talk, Larry Smith pulls no punches when he calls out the absurd excuses people invent when they fail to pursue their passions.
SciShow
Why Invasive Tadpoles Turned Cannibal | SciShow News
Cane toads will eat just about anything, including each other! And researchers have reported a different way to help those with ALS continue to communicate their needs after losing the ability to move and speak.