How to change your life for the better by practicing ancient Greco-Roman philosophy as a way of life. Massimo Pigliucci has a PhD in Evolutionary Biology from the University of Connecticut and a PhD in Philosophy from the University of Tennessee. He currently is the K.D. Irani Professor of Philosophy at the City College of

Love, sex and dating are often venerated as ‘the ultimate goal of life’. However how much of our quest for love is about avoiding being with ourselves? About facing reality? About creating our own direction? And in running away from ourselves in love, do we ultimately avoid the work needed to return to selfhood that

In this inspiring talk, advocate and educator Dean Bragonier offers a different take on Dyslexia. By looking at the unique mindset of Dyslexics as a strength, Dean reframes a perceived weakness as a powerful tool and teaches us all an important lesson about the power of an open mind and an open heart. Dean Bragonier

We assume that getting a “yes” from the other side is the goal of any negotiation, but former lead FBI negotiator Chris Voss says knowing how to get a “no” is actually more important. Voss is the author Never Split the Difference: Negotiating as If Your Life Depended on It (http://goo.gl/04OgLC) Read more at BigThink.com:

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Want to learn a new language but feel daunted or unsure where to begin? You don’t need some special talent or a “language gene,” says Lýdia Machová. In an upbeat, inspiring talk, she reveals the secrets of polyglots (people who speak multiple languages) and shares four principles to help unlock your own hidden language talent

NOTE FROM TED: This talk, which was filmed at a TEDx event, contains several assertions about Ayurveda and ancient healing that are not supported by the scientific community. While some viewers might find advice provided in this talk to be helpful as a complementary approach, please do not look to this talk for medical advice.

Our brains react subconsciously to what is said during business negotiations. To succeed, it’s important to choose your words carefully and be aware of the tone of your voice. Chris Voss is the author of “Never Split the Difference: Negotiating as If Your Life Depended on It” (http://goo.gl/04OgLC). Read more at BigThink.com: http://bigthink.com/videos/chris-voss-gives-language-tips-for-negotiations Follow Big

Never miss a talk! SUBSCRIBE to the TEDx channel: http://bit.ly/1FAg8hB Scott Geller is Alumni Distinguished Professor at Virginia Tech and Director of the Center for Applied Behavior Systems in the Department of Psychology. He is a Fellow of the American Psychological Association, the Association for Psychological Science, and the World Academy of Productivity and Quality.

Never miss a talk! SUBSCRIBE to the TEDx channel: http://bit.ly/1FAg8hB Have you ever thought in managing your enthusiasm? Victor is an optimistic and positive coach who will help us to bring the best of ourselves efficiently. In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together

About 99 percent of the people who start marathons in the United States finish them. That’s an astoundingly high number considering the pain and turmoil that every marathon runner faces. What each runner has in common, says author Jesse Itzler, is that they hit a wall where their mental resources are exhausted. At this point,

A nationally acclaimed comic performer, high-performance business consultant, speaker, strategic illustrator and newly minted author, Patti Dobrowolski spends her time focused on new neuroscience discoveries that leverage the power of imagination and visuals to actualize a vision of the future. Dobrowolski works with teams and leaders of Fortune 500 companies and nonprofits around the world

Have you ever wondered: Am I a human being? Ze Frank suggests a series of simple questions that will determine this. Please relax and follow the prompts. Let’s begin … TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED Conference, where the world’s leading thinkers and doers give the

Ayaklarımın yere sağlam basması için hissettiğim iki ayağa ihtiyacım yok! #kanserledans “Ayaklarımın yere sağlam basması için hissettiğim iki ayağa ihtiyacım yok” This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

Magicians have mastered the art of understanding different perspectives in order to create illusions and connect with the audience. Brian Miller explains how he used that skill to create magic for a blind man. Then he shares how you can use the same technique to make better, more meaningful connections with people in your life,

Communication is the most important skill for personal and professional success. In this talk, Danish Dhamani discusses how overcoming your fear of public speaking is key to leading a fulfilling life and unlocking your true potential. Danish’s vision is to empower everyone around the world to overcome their fear of public speaking and to become

Niti “Pompam” Chaichitathorn has been challenged by social bias, discrimination, and judgement towards his own identification as a homosexual. She argues that stereotypes and labelization like “all gay people must be funny” should no longer hold in modern society, and that it is our duty to work together to break these perceptions and treat every

Learning to listen to yourself and trust yourself can be very difficult for some people. Eve Lahijani talks to us about the importance of learning to do so especially when it comes to our hunger and diet. Eve Lahijani is a Registered Dietitian and Nutrition Health Educator at UCLA. This talk was given at a

Renowned psychologist and emotion-guru Paul Ekman describes how introducing conscious awareness to facial expressions can help one override and control their emotions. SUBSCRIBE to Big Think! http://goo.gl/cZlhxI Transcript– One of the most amazing discoveries, it completely surprised me, and that’s what I like most in research is when you learn something you didn’t you were

David Laroche s’est fait connaître au début de sa carrière par la diffusion de vidéos d’inspiration visant à aider les personnes à gagner en confiance, accélérer leurs résultats et réaliser leurs objectifs. Aujourd’hui, David est devenu un conférencier, coach et entrepreneur à renommée internationale et mène des recherches sur les thématiques du bien-être, de la

¿Qué efecto pueden tener las calificaciones escolares en los estudiantes? ¿Cómo influyen en las decisiones que tomamos sobre nuestro futuro? Sofia Camussi, con solo 18 años, nos cuenta cómo descubrió que es lo que realmente la apasionaba y qué pasó cuando lo hizo. Sofía vibra por la ciencia y el conocimiento. En el año 2014

A winner isn’t just a person who consistently works hards and delivers results. A winner is a lot more than just that. It is about perseverance, humility, honor and most importantly undying belief in oneself. It’s never about being knocked out, but whether you can bounce back up. Listen for yourself from the horse’s mouth,

In her New Orleans neighborhood, artist and TED Fellow Candy Chang turned an abandoned house into a giant chalkboard asking a fill-in-the-blank question: “Before I die I want to ___.” Her neighbors’ answers — surprising, poignant, funny — became an unexpected mirror for the community. (What’s your answer?) TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of

La aceptación de nuestra apariencia es un paso fundamental para gestionar la impresión que causamos en los demás. Pierre Bordeau ya definió las tres formas principales de capital: económico, social y cultural. Pero, ¿y si además existiese un capital erótico? En esta divertida charla Andrea Vilallonga nos desvela las claves para mejorar nuestra influencia en