TEDxSHOW

2022-06-03 21:00:01 ARE ATHLETES REALLY GETTING FASTER, BETTER, STRONGER?

When you look at sporting achievements over the last decades, it seems like humans have gotten faster, better and stronger in nearly every way. Yet as David Epstein points out in this delightfully counter-intuitive talk, we might want to lay off the self-congratulation. Many factors are at play in shattering athletic records, and the development of our natural talents is just one of them.

The speaker:

David Epstein · Science and investigative reporter. David Epstein obsesses over mistranslations of scientific research, and tries to temper the misconceptions that follow them.

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#Genetics #Innovation #Sports Open / Comment

2022-06-02 21:00:01 HIDDEN MIRACLES OF THE NATURAL WORLD

We live in a world of unseeable beauty, so subtle and delicate that it is imperceptible to the human eye. To bring this invisible world to light, filmmaker Louie Schwartzberg bends the boundaries of time and space with high-speed cameras, time lapses and microscopes. At TED2014, he shares highlights from his latest project, a 3D film titled "Mysteries of the Unseen World," which slows down, speeds up, and magnifies the astonishing wonders of nature.

The speaker:

Louie Schwartzberg · Filmmaker. Louie Schwartzberg is a cinematographer, director and producer who captures breathtaking images that celebrate life -- revealing connections, universal rhythms, patterns and beauty.

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#Bacteria #Film #Insects Open / Comment

2022-06-01 21:00:01 CAN YOU SOLVE THE TEMPLE RIDDLE?

Your expedition finally stands at the heart of the ancient temple. But as you study the inscriptions in the darkness, two wisps of green smoke burst forth. The walls begin to shake. The giant sandglass begins flowing with less than an hour before it empties, and a rumbling tells you that you don't want to be around when that happens. Can you use math to escape the temple? Dennis E. Shasha shows how. [Directed by Artrake Studio, narrated by Addison Anderson].

The speaker:

Dennis Shasha · Educator.

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#Animation #TEDEd #Math Open / Comment

2022-05-31 21:00:00 WHAT HALLUCINATION REVEALS ABOUT OUR MINDS

Neurologist and author Oliver Sacks brings our attention to Charles Bonnet syndrome -- when visually impaired people experience lucid hallucinations. He describes the experiences of his patients in heartwarming detail and walks us through the biology of this under-reported phenomenon.

The speaker:

Oliver Sacks · Neurological anthropologist .Since "Awakenings" stormed the bestseller lists (and the silver screen), Oliver Sacks has become an unlikely household name, single-handedly inventing the genre of neurological anthropology.

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#Biology #Brain #Medicine Open / Comment

2022-05-30 21:00:01 CAN YOU SOLVE THE PRISONER BOXES RIDDLE?

Your favorite band is great at playing music...but not so great at being organized. They keep misplacing their instruments on tour, and it's driving their manager mad. Can you solve the brain-numbing riddle their manager assigns them and make sure the band stays on their label? Yossi Elran shows how. [Directed by Artrake Studio, narrated by Addison Anderson].

The speaker:

Yossi Elran · Educator.

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#Creativity #Music #TEDEd Open / Comment

2022-05-29 21:00:01 THE GIFT AND POWER OF EMOTIONAL COURAGE

Psychologist Susan David shares how the way we deal with our emotions shapes everything that matters: our actions, careers, relationships, health and happiness. In this deeply moving, humorous and potentially life-changing talk, she challenges a culture that prizes positivity over emotional truth and discusses the powerful strategies of emotional agility. A talk to share.

The speaker:

Susan David · Psychologist, researcher, author . Harvard Medical School psychologist Susan David studies emotional agility: the psychology of how we can use emotion to bring forward our best selves in all aspects of how we love, live, parent and lead.

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#Communication #Psychology #Emotions Open / Comment

2022-05-28 21:00:01 THE SINGLE BIGGEST REASON WHY START-UPS SUCCEED

Bill Gross has founded a lot of start-ups, and incubated many others -- and he got curious about why some succeeded and others failed. So he gathered data from hundreds of companies, his own and other people's, and ranked each company on five key factors. He found one factor that stands out from the others -- and surprised even him.

The speaker:

Bill Gross · Idea guy. Bill Gross founded Idealab, an incubator of new inventions, ideas and businesses.

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#Business #Creativity #Technology Open / Comment

2022-05-27 21:00:01 HOW TO START A MOVEMENT

With help from some surprising footage, Derek Sivers explains how movements really get started. (Hint: it takes two.)

The speaker:

Derek Sivers · Entrepreneur. Through his new project, MuckWork, Derek Sivers wants to lessen the burdens (and boredom) of creative people.

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#Business #Dance #Entertainment Open / Comment

2022-05-27 20:00:25 The popular MMORPG Ragnarok Online comes to mobile as Ragnarok Origin!

A life of adventure awaits you in Ragnarok's open-world MMORPG!
Cute high-quality anime-style graphics
Customize character growth through unique build combinations
Join groups of extraordinary heroes to discover the secrets of Rune-Midgarts!
Collect, train, and evolve powerful mercenaries to fight by your side in overwhelming monster battles!
Explore an open world filled with diverse kingdoms, empires, epic castles, and cute characters, all filled with a rich narrative and history!

Welcome to Ragnarok Origin, where your fantasy adventure comes to life!

(available for United States only) Open / Comment

2022-05-26 21:00:01 THE BENEFITS OF GOOD POSTURE

Has anyone ever told you, "Stand up straight!" or scolded you for slouching at a family dinner? Comments like that might be annoying—but they're not wrong. Your posture is the foundation for every movement your body makes and can determine how well your body adapts to the stresses on it. Murat Dalkilinç gives the pros of good posture.

The speaker:

Murat Dalkilinç · Educator

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#Design #Health #PublicHealth Open / Comment