The brightest ideas are spread through TED, launched in 1984: from conferences you can learn about the benefits of meditation or the causes of depression (which will help get rid of it) and much more. Those who want to learn English can watch TED with subtitles - this is a great way to pump. In addition, the mission of TED is to broaden the horizons of viewers and improve their oratory abilities. Have you already seen TED talks? If not, we suggest you start doing it!
In this article we will tell you about the best TED performances in Russian - do not miss the opportunity of self-education without leaving your home!
How body language affects our personality
American sociologist Amy Cuddy believes that body language affects the perception of us by other people, but can also change the way we look at ourselves. Amy is confident that the adoption of "strong poses", for example, a confidence pose, which is characterized by a straight back and even posture, can give a person confidence if he feels otherwise. Success depends on how we perceive ourselves. So how do you influence your condition? This will tell Amy Cadder.
Do schools kill creativity
Ken Robinson is interested in education. He believes that all children know how to create - creativity today has as much weight as education, and it needs to be given additional status. Ken Robinson sees a big problem in the fact that in schools a child cannot realize his creative potential - the education system simply does not develop creativity in children. The speaker is trying to figure out whether it is possible to build an educational model that will foster creativity, but we ponder along with it.
Strength of vulnerability
We are all used to perceiving our vulnerability as a weakness that we must certainly get rid of. But is everything so simple? Houston’s scholarly researcher, Bren Brown, is confident that everyone is single, but most of his life is in relationships — with the world, with people, with himself. But when we step on the field of relationships, we step on the field of vulnerability. Brena Brown studied human relations for many years, and during this time she was able to understand what psychological barriers prevent us in relations with others. We learn about this, as well as about whether we need to overcome our weakness, from the conference.
Why do we do what we do
Surely, each of you has asked yourself this question. Why do people behave differently in the same situation? Why are we doing one thing, and our friend is completely different? Together with Tony Robinson we’ll try to figure out what kind of invisible energy drives us, why we live according to some pattern and what is the motive of our actions. Tony is convinced that we are all naturally endowed with the ability to fulfill all our desires. From the conference you will learn what kind of driving force lives in us and whether it is a decisive factor for success in many areas of life.
Appearance is not the main thing
The American model, Cameron Russell, spoke at the TED conference, which shares with the audience the view that a beautiful appearance is not at all a merit, but genetics. The girl has model data, but urges all people not to focus on appearance. She admits that she won the “genetic lottery”, but in this fearless speech, Cameron squinted at the industry, which made her look seductive at a young age - she was only 16 years old at the time of the demonstration of underwear. A lecture by Cameron Russell is an honest recognition of what the beauty industry is all about.
The amazing science of happiness
All people want to be happy - this is a universally recognized fact. But how to find fortunately the shortest path is still a mystery. Dan Gilbert, the author of Stumbling About Happiness, disputes the thesis that we are unhappy when we don’t get what we want. Our “psycho-immune system” allows us to feel happiness even in those moments when everything in life is not going according to plan. He believes that our ideas about happiness are wrong. Artificial happiness depends on what we do when we don’t get what we want — for some reason, in society they think that it loses to the natural. Is it so? We'll figure out.
Your elusive creative genius
Elizabeth Gilbert is the American writer who gained the most popularity after the publication of the book “Eat, Pray, Love.” In it, she touched on topics such as creativity, genius and the creative process. From the lecture we learn how high expectations are presented to creative people and shares the opinion that genius lives in each of us. Elizabeth Gilbert promotes the idea that one cannot ascribe genius to one and consider others mediocre.
Danger of a single point of view
Chimamanda Adichi will tell you several stories about what she considers to be “the danger of a single point of view.” The discovery of African writers saved her from owning this point. Chimamanda first encountered stereotypes when, as a student, she came to study at an American university. She was struck that the American roommate began to feel sorry for her, having stereotypical ideas about Africa. In her speech, we learn how a single point of view generates stereotypes - this will undoubtedly help us in development.
Brain magic
Do you think that to read the thoughts of other people you need to be born a psychic? But no. Kate Berry will tell us how the mind can deceive our body - this trick even works when watching a video. Magic is not something supernatural, but psychological techniques, seasoned with reading thoughts. The magic of thought uses the power of words, language tricks, non-verbal communication, as well as other techniques to create the illusion of the sixth sense. In his lecture, Berry engages the entire audience in stunning psychological tricks. Let's see what our brain is capable of?
How to turn stress into your friend
Are there people who are not faced with stress? Unlikely. Residents of large cities are most affected by it. In this presentation, psychologist Kelly McGonickal shares helpful tips on how to change your attitude to stress and make it your friend. It is believed that stressful situations bring us harm, but it can be wrapped in the direction of productivity. From the video presentation, you will learn what actions you need to take in order for stress to be beneficial.
The secret of productive work
According to Sean Achor, only 10% of the duration of our happiness depends on the outside world. 90% depends on our perception. At one of the TED conferences, Achor dispels myths about our perception of happiness. We believe that a successful career depends entirely on our intellectual abilities, but only 25% of them influence this. The remaining 75% depend on our worldview (more precisely, on optimism), the ability to cope with stress and on the support of others. A happy person works more productively, becomes more successful. In 12 minutes you will learn how to become more productive without driving yourself to work.
The longest study of happiness
Happiness ... How much this word means to each of us. Happiness is what motivates us to act, to achieve something. Psychiatrist Robert Waldinger talked about the results of a unique 75-year study of people and what made their life satisfying. If to summarize the main idea: happiness is achieved not through acquisitions and achievements in different areas of life, but in connection with other people, understanding and as a relationship. Despite the fact that we know that happiness is not in money, not in status, all the same we continue to persistently achieve something. Robert Waldinger does not at all encourage people to stay idle, but introduces everyone to the real things that bring happiness.
Mysteries of motivation
Career analyst Dan Pink has been researching the mysteries of motivation, starting with a fact known to scientists: the traditional idea of rewards is not as effective as it seems to us. From the video footage, we learn what motivates a person to action most of all: a carrot or a stick. Dan Pink comes up with the idea that different types of tasks require a different approach. Together with the speaker, we will try to solve the riddles of motivation.
