10 Inspirational TED Talks to Get You Thinking
You may have heard of the Technology Entertainment and Design Conferences, a set of global conferences bringing together some of the most successful and interesting speakers in the world. You can watch these speeches at TED.com, one of the best websites to learn new ideas and kick-start your creativity. However, searching through the 900+ videos can be a daunting task. Here are ten must-see TED Talks to get you started.
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Can science defeat death once and for all? Gerontologist Aubrey de Grey makes a convincing case that this may become a reality sooner than we might think.
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The infomercial superstar delivers a bold, energetic talk debunking the ultimate motives behind our actions. Although not the most organized presentation, Tony Robbins is an excellent speaker who commands a stage presence that few self-help gurus possess.
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Although some would argue that technology is making us antisocial, it’s also giving kids real-world opportunities that were never before possible. Such is the case with preteen Thomas Suarez, who shows poise beyond his years in describing his experiences in developing mobile apps.
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Gilbert’s insightful presentation explores the simple, counterintuitive basis of a sound decision.
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The laidback humour of Sir Ken Robinson definitely strikes a chord with the audience as he makes a valid argument for the artists getting the short end of the educational stick.
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Mmm… fresh grass.
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Named “America’s Greatest Marketer” by American Way Magazine, Seth Godin challenges the old concept of taking the “safe” route. Maybe not the most ground-breaking speech, but it purveys a very strong point.
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There was a time when surgery was inextricably associated with pain. With the invention of anaesthesia, this notion was quickly shed. Yoan Medev reveals the next quantum leap in surgical practices: the elimination of the cutting itself.
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Annoyed by those little boxes of illegible text you have to transpose whenever you submit an online form? In turns out your efforts have been helping digitize millions of books. Learn about one of the simplest, most ingenious ideas on the web today.
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