The Power of Unconventional Thinking | David McWilliams | TED
AdultsCreativityHumanPsychologyHistoryEconomyPoliticsFrom World War II to the 2008 economic collapse and beyond, history shows that economists don’t always see the future as clearly as they think they do, says David McWilliams.
Why the wrong people end up in power | Brian Klaas, Bill Eddy, & more
AdultsHumanPoliticsWorldPsychologyThis is the psychology of an authoritarian unpacked.
How to overcome your mistakes
AdultsHumanPsychologySelfMental HealthEducationExplore what prevents us from learning from our failures, and how to become more resilient through cultivating a growth mindset.
How to Make Learning as Addictive as Social Media | Luis Von Ahn | TED
AdultsEducationHumanTechnologyPsychologyWhen technologist Luis von Ahn was building the popular language-learning platform Duolingo, he faced a big problem: Could an app designed to teach you something ever compete with addictive platforms like Instagram and TikTok?
The Weight of “Nothing” Could Mean Everything (to Physics)
AdultsLifePsychologySciencePhysicsDeep in a Sardinian mine, researchers are constructing an experiment that hopes to solve what's known as The Worst Prediction In The History of Physics, and pin down the true identity of dark energy.
What Does IQ Actually Measure?
AdultsEducationSciencePsychologyA huge thank you to Emeritus Professor Cecil R. Reynolds and Dr. Stuart J. Ritchie for their expertise and time.
How to enter flow state
AdultsHumanPsychologyScienceSelfProductivityExplore the defining features of being in a flow state, and get tips on how you can find flow in your daily life.
Neuroscientist debunks ‘lizard brain’ myth | Lisa Feldman Barrett
AdultsAnimalsBiologyHumanNeurosciencePsychologyPlato famously described the human psyche as two horses and a charioteer: One horse represented instincts, the other represented emotions, and the charioteer was the rational mind that controlled them.
Is Someone You Love Suffering in Silence? Here's What To Do | Gus Worland | TED
AdultsHealthHumanPsychologyMental HealthSelfLots of people talk about the need to be physically fit, but mentally fit? Not as much.
How Everyday Interactions Shape Your Future
AdultsHumanLifeSelfPsychologyPersonal FinanceA few words can change the course of a life; they have the power to shrink, expand or transform someone's identity -- even your own. Social psychologist Mesmin Destin explores how everyday interactions and experiences play a powerful part in who we become, sharing the key moments and messages that can inspire us to grow into our best selves.
How to Calm Your Anxiety, From a Neuroscientist
AdultsHealthHumanPsychologyMental HealthNeuroscienceWhat if you could transform your anxiety into something you can actually use during your work day? Neuroscientist Wendy Suzuki shares two evidence-based activities -- breathing and movement -- that can soothe your nervous system and fuel creativity and connection.
How Smart Are Crows Actually?
AdultsAnimalsLifePsychologyScienceHave you seen that adorable clip of a raven sledding down a snowy roof? We have, so we took a deep dive into how crows and other corvids exhibit tool use, intelligence, and maybe even consciousness.
3 Steps To Help Kids Process Traumatic Events
AdultsHow-toHumanPsychologyEducationParentingMental HealthWhat do we say to kids when intensely traumatic events interrupt everyday life? Whether you're a teacher, parent or community builder, educator Kristen Nguyen provides three research-backed steps for navigating these difficult conversations, restoring a sense of safety and facilitating collective healing.
160,439 People Agree With Me, 64,831 Disagree
AdultsHistoryHumanPsychologyFor decades, the Sleeping Beauty Problem has divided people between two answers.
When are you actually an adult? - Shannon Odell
AdultsHistoryHumanLifePsychologyExplore how scientists define adulthood, and find out if there’s a specific age at which we reach maturity.
How to deal with rejection
AdultsHumanPsychologyScienceMental HealthSelfDig into the psychology of why rejection causes us pain, and explore strategies to cope with this common experience.