7 talks to expand your mind in less than 10 mins
Experts from around the
world give tips on monotasking, emotional correctness, grit as a predictor of
success, the power of smiling and more
Big idea scan come in small
packages. Some of the most insightful TED Talks don't take up more than 10
minutes of the viewer's time, and they are great if you want to expand your
horizons and still get to that thing you've been meaning to do. Here are some
talks to turn to if you want to get smarter in the shortest window of time:
`How to speak so that people want to listen' by Julian Treasure
Business consultant Julian
Treasure remarks on the downsides of gossip, negativity, and excuse, and
highlights the values of speaking honestly and non-judgmentally. He also
outlines six tools to consider when speaking, including pitch, volume, and
timbre.The talk reminds people that anyone can marshal the power of words.
Duration 9.58 mins
`Get ready for hybrid thinking' by Ray
Kurzweil Kurzweil, a
futurist and inventor, argues that in two decades' time, human thought will be
a mixture of bio logical and non-biological processes.According to him, the
brain will operate the same as it does today, but if you need some extra power
you will be able to connect to the cloud for external neural connections -all
thanks to nanobots that live in your brain.
Duration 9.52 mins
`The next outbreak? We're not ready' by Bill Gates
The billionaire
philanthropist has given several talks at TED, but his bleakest one warns the
public of viral pandemic on a massive scale. Pathogens that travel through the
air can (and have) killed millions. Everyone should see the value in getting
themselves and their families protected, Gates says.
Duration 8.32 mins
`The hidden power of smiling' by Ron Gutman
A grin is way more than a
grin, entrepreneur Ron Gutman says. In reality, smiling rates can indicate
potential longevity and trigger positive emotions. Gutman presents a number of
studies explaining the reasons for and benefits of smiling. For instance, a
study found smiling made people seem more likable and competent.
Duration 7.26 mins
`Grit: The power of passion and perseverance' by Angela Lee
Duckworth
The UPenn psychologist says
IQ and raw talent aren't the secrets of success.Rather, it's the ability to
keep going after failure. Duckworth calls this trait `grit'. Interviewing
everyone from West Point cadets to sp el li ng-bee cha mpions, Duckwor th's
research on grit has transformed the way psychologists and businesses think
about success.
Duration 6.12 mins
`Let's try emotional correctness' by Sally Kohn
Kohn, a progressive
political pundit, says political correctness isn't the mechanism by which
people should relate to one another. Persuasion doesn't begin with politics,
she says, but with emotions. Kohn's talk advocates for active, compassionate
listening to start “the kinds of conversations that really lead to change“.
Duration 5.59 mins
`Forget multitasking, try monotasking' by Paolo Cardini
Cardini, a designer and
teacher, urges people to reconsider the value of multitasking. He says it's
overrated from an actual productivity standpoint.Instead, Cardini encourages
people to try out monotasking -doing one thing at a time until finishing, and
then starting the next task. It could make life a little easier.
Duration 2.52 mins
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