Ted Talk: Your body language shapes who you are
When it comes to body language, this video has resulted in more than 28 million clicks on Amy Cuddy’s powerful and informative video since 2012. That is why it’s one of the most watched talks on Ted.com. Obviously, the introduction to the talk on Ted.com has been effective; so here it is. “Body language affects how others see us, but it may also change how we see ourselves. Social psychologist Amy Cuddy shows how...
TEDEd: What you might not know about the Declaration of Independence.
TEDEd helps educators create courseware. Fortunately, viewers of this TEDEd video don’t have to create a lesson to learn some of the lesser known facts about the writing of the Declaration of Independence, including one very controversial topic that was omitted from the final draft. Watch Video About Ted.Com Visit Website Ted Logo According to its website, “TED is a nonprofit devoted to spreading ideas, usually in...
Ted Talk: Young “Eco-Warrior” with Litter Proposal
Amelia Warde at Tedx Manly Published on Mar 9, 2014 Courtesy of Ted.com “Amelia Warde is an Eco-Warrior. “Starting off as a little kid who got dumped with the role of ‘compost monitor’ to becoming a twelve year old with some big ideas. Amelia was picked by the Keep Australia Beautiful Association at the age of ten to become part of a new project called the LITTLE Committee made up of kids under...
Ted Talk: Put a value on nature!
Put a value on nature! by Pavan Sukhdev “Every day, we use materials from the earth without thinking, for free. But what if we had to pay for their true value: would it make us more careful about what we use and what we waste? Think of Pavan Sukhdev as nature’s banker — assessing the value of the Earth’s assets. Eye-opening charts will make you think differently about the cost of air, water,...
Ted Playlist: Talks to Form Better Habits in 2016
Thanks to GPPA’s Cindy Lee for sending us this link to a playlist of seven Ted Talks about improving our health and quality of life. As the playlist introduction states, “There is never a bad time to start a good habit. Let these talks set the framework for a healthier, happy life.” So how about trying to watch all seven talks within the next seven days, and then implement some of what you learn in the next seven...
Ted Talk: The Year in Ideas: 2015
Wow! Recorded in 2015, this video might be excerpts from last year’s talks but it propels the mind into the time beyond. The Year in Ideas: 2015 About Ted.Com Visit Website According to its website, “TED is a nonprofit devoted to spreading ideas, usually in the form of short, powerful talks (18 minutes or less). TED began in 1984 as a conference where Technology, Entertainment and Design converged, and today covers...
Ted Talk: The Tradeoffs of Building Green
In this short, funny presentation, Catherine Mohr walks us through the tradeoffs of building a green house. You don’t have to be a geek to LOL, but it will help. Mohr’s talk is part of Ted’s Sustainability by Design series. Tradeoffs of Building Green by Catherine Mohr About Ted.Com Visit Website According to its website, “TED is a nonprofit devoted to spreading ideas, usually in the form...
Ted Talk: Stunning photos of the endangered Everglades
Protecting our limited water resources is an essential activity for those of us who live in Arizona. Tropical Florida has a very different natural environment but also is challenged by environmental changes caused by humans and development. “For centuries, people have viewed swamps and wetlands as obstacles to avoid. But for photographer Marc Stone, who documents the stories of wildlife in Florida’s Everglades, the swamp...
Ted Talk: What explains the rise of humans?
I just finished reading three non-fiction books about the struggles of men adapting to life in Latin American jungle environments: “The Path Between the Seas: The Creation of the Panama Canal, 1870 -1914,” “The River of Doubt,” and “The Lost City of Z.” The indigenous plants, animals, insects, environments and indigenous people they encountered challenged the success of their endeavors and...
Ted Talk: Ken Robinson – “Do schools kill creativity?”
If you are a student or an educator, July is a time for summer school, summer camp, or summer break. It’s also a good time to pause and reflect upon our education system. In this 15 minute talk, creativity expert Sir Ken Robinson challenges the way we’re educating our children. Using humor, Robinson argues that schools need to cultivate creativity and acknowledge multiple types of intelligence. Watch Video About...
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