Why do some artists become famous?
AdultsArtHistoryHuman...Success in the art world can mean different things to different artists. While some artists work solely for the pleasure of producing art, others seek external recognition, such as being shown in prestigious galleries or museums, and selling their craft. The latter — profitability, recognition, demand — is how success is traditionally defined in the field.
Is Someone You Love Suffering in Silence? Here's What To Do | Gus Worland | TED
AdultsHealthHumanPsychology...Lots of people talk about the need to be physically fit, but mentally fit? Not as much.
Ancient Humans Made Millions Of These - We Don’t Know Why
AdultsConstructionHealthHuman...The Acheulean handaxe was the most common tool of early humans, but we still don’t know what the heck they used it for.
How Everyday Interactions Shape Your Future
AdultsHumanLifeSelf...A 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 master your sense of smell
AdultsBiologyHumanScience...Some perfumers can distinguish individual odors in a fragrance made of hundreds of scents; tea-experts have been known to sniff out the exact location of a particular tea; and the NYC Transit Authority once had a employee responsible only for sniffing out gas leaks.
How to Calm Your Anxiety, From a Neuroscientist
AdultsHealthHumanPsychology...What 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.
The Habit That Could Improve Your Career
AdultsEducationHumanPsychology...Paul Catchlove believes strongly in the power of reflection.