10 most talked about TED talks

2024 Author: Malcolm Clapton | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 03:44

Fascinating TED talks that sparked discussions in the comments. In this collection, you will find out why we do not like fakes, how great ideas are born and why diets are evil.

1. What threatens the big gap between rich and poor

When the gap between rich and poor becomes too great, society begins to decline. Statistics confirm that economic inequality leads to a huge number of social problems: the spread of disease, reduced life expectancy, chronic stress, lack of trust and increased crime.

2. How to change your life in 30 days

A simple tip for those who are stuck in a routine: Try doing something new for the next 30 days. Making small, smart changes is a surefire way to start a new habit or break with an old one for good.

3. What is love

Anthropologist Helen Fisher knows everything about romantic love: its evolution, biochemical origins, social significance. In a fascinating speech, she talks about what pushes us to cheating and why not all relationships end with a happy ending.

4. How films shape a worldview

It's no secret that films have a strong influence on us, especially as a child. Colin Stokes believes that cinematography should carry more meaning and positive ideas, and not dwell on the plot "Defeat the villain - get an award."

5. What happened in 13.7 billion years

David Christian was able to fit the entire history of the universe into an 18-minute talk - from the Big Bang to the invention of the Internet.

6. Why you shouldn't go on a diet

Diets not only fail, but often do more harm than good. Sandra Amodt talks about what happens to our body during the diet from the point of view of neurobiology.

7. How religions affect fertility

Hans Rosling uses statistics to explain whether certain religions actually contribute to higher birth rates than others. His speech is an excursion into the problems of fertility, the population of the planet and the adaptability of religions to new conditions.

8. What is consciousness

Every morning a small miracle happens to us: we wake up, consciousness returns to us. We feel ourselves to be individuals. Neuroscientist Antonio Damasio studies consciousness and explains why it is so important. When we understand what is going on in our heads, we can treat Alzheimer's disease, drug addiction and the consequences of stroke.

9. Why we like originals more than fakes

Psychologist Paul Bloom told the story of a forger who redrawn Vermeer's paintings so that it was impossible to recognize the fake. They were exhibited in museums, they were bought by collectors. But everyone was terribly disappointed when they found out that they admired the fake works. So why does the origin of an object affect our sense of pleasure?

10. How ideas are born

The synthesis of ideas throughout history has become the engine of human progress. Matt Ridley, author of the bestselling book The Rational Optimist, explains how the hive mind works.