There are educational videos that exist on any topic under the sun.
TED Talks take the prize with their community of inspirational speakers that educate their audience and provide insight into new data and information worth sharing with the world. TED talks offer the opportunity to grasp a different perspective.
TED Talks are known for their catchphrase “ideas worth spreading” and are true to the power of that intention. TED Talk videos get millions of hits from students, business owners, parents, the intellectually curious, and just about anyone else with an interest in virtually any topic.
They started at a one-off conference which was converging technology, entertainment, and design together, hence the movement’s acronym. Professionals and students in all of these disciplines share fascinating discoveries in their areas of study on stage. TED Talks can be life-altering and offer insights that have potential to radically change the way viewers and listeners might think.
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This list is a compilation of the best TED Talks based on the views they have on YouTube in Fall of 2019. They are all likely to change your perspective, leave you feeling inspired, or fill you with a sense of curiosity. Feel free to start a YouTube playlist if you don’t have the time to watch them all right now.
Here’s the overview of the list if one title stand out for you:
Ready to think outside the box?
James Veitch | 42.4M views
You've seen suspicious emails come through your inbox. The ones where your CEO asks you to grab the keys to his boat and deliver it to him, or about some unclaimed insurance bond. In this talk, James Veitch narrates a humorous story about his exchange with a spammer who offered to cut him in on a hot deal.
Graham Shaw | 25.9M views
Think you can't draw? Graham Shaw shatters that belief in a very practical way. He demonstrates where the belief came form and how the simple act of drawing has the potential to make a positive difference in the world.
Mel Robbins | 20.5M views
Mel Robbins is widely respected for her advice that cuts through the clutter standing between people and what they want. She gives tough love to the listener on how to stop screwing themselves over.
Cameron Russell | 19.1M views
Cameron Russell is a well-known underwear model, but don't judge her for her model looks. In this talk, she delivers her perspective on the industry that had her looking highly seductive as a young teen.
Sir Ken Robinson | 17.6M views
In this TED talk, Sir Ken Robinson argues that the current education model teaches children how not to be wrong, which hinders creativity. He makes a profound case to encourage building education systems that nurture making mistakes so children can feel confident to 'give it a go'.
Amy Cuddy | 16.8M views
Social Psychologist Amy Cuddy identifies how body language, even the way that we sit, affects how others perceive us and how we subconsciously see ourselves. She argues how we are deeply influenced by non-verbal communication and how "power posing" can affect your testosterone and cortisol levels, which positively impact your confidence.
Tony Robbins | 13.2M views
Tony Robbins discusses the "invisible forces" that make us do what we do. He asks the listener to explore where they are today so that they can 1) contribute more and 2) not just understand people more, but appreciate them where they are.
Brene Brown | 11.3M
Brene Brown studies human connection. In this TED talk, she shares insight from her research that dares people to open themselves up to vulnerability, and her personal quest to get there.
Simon Sinek | 10.6M views
Simon Sinek teaches strategic communications at Columbia University. In this TED talk, he presents his idea of the Golden Circle and analyzes how inspiring leaders and organizations think, act, and communicate.
Albert Nerenberg | 9.5M views
Hypnotist and acclaimed filmmaker Albert Nerenberg finds out what happens when you run a series of hypnotic inductions on a large crowd. See if hypnosis is fake in this presentation of how hypnosis actually works
Kelly McGonigal | 8.2M views
Many of us are too familiar with stress. While stress has been made into a public health enemy, psychologist Kelly McGonigal provides a different perspective and urges us to see stress as a positive thing.
Celeste Headlee | 7.3M views
Celeste Headlee has worked as a radio host for decades. Knowing the ingredients of a great conversation, she shares 10 useful tips to better converse with people in this insightful presentation.
Carrie Green | 6.7M views
Carrie Green started her first online business when she was 20 while studying law. Her network has grown to over 140,000 women. In this talk she discusses how to break your boundaries of fear, obstacles, and lack of motivation.
Stephen Hawking | 6.3M views
Professor Stephen Hawking asks some big questions about our universe -- How did the universe begin? How did life begin? Are we alone? -- and discusses how we might go about answering them.
Laura Sicola | 5.8M views
Dr. Laura Sicola talks about honing in on your vocal executive presence and how it makes us sound credible. She shows how vocal delivery influences how your message is received so you can make the impact that you want
Mithila Palkar | 5.8M views
Mithila Palkar is a popular singer of Hindi and regional languages and an actress. In this talk, she discusses following your passion and learning along the way.
Andrew Tarvin | 5.3M views
Andrew Tarvin is the world's first “Humor Engineer”. In this TED talk, he demonstrates how anyone can utilize humor in a way that transcends most barriers.
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie | 5.1M views
Novelist Chimamanda Adichie shares the personal story of how she found her authentic cultural voice. Through her experiences, she learned how hearing one side of a story can lead to critical misunderstanding of a person or country.
Maisie Williams | 3.2M views
You’ll recognize her if you watched Game of Thrones. Maisie WIlliams tells the story of working on the show from the age of 12 and how that led her to co-found Daisie, a social media for creative people. Her acting career exposed her to opportunities that were life changing, but she expresses how talent will carry you further than 15 minutes of fame.
These talks have a significant amount of views, but that's no coincidence. Data shows that people have an interest in learning ways to think outside the box. This list of best TED Talks to change your perspective explores new views apart from typical societal thinking. TED really does open you up to the world.
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