Dan Ariely on our buggy moral code
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http://www.ted.com Behavioral economist Dan Ariely studies the bugs in our moral code: the hidden reasons we think it's OK to cheat or steal (sometimes). Clever studies help make his point that we're predictably irrational -- and can be influenced in ways we can't grasp. TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from ... Read more
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- -: Dan Ariely on our buggy moral code
April 26, 2012 (about 1 year ago)http://www.ted.com Behavioral economist Dan Ariely studies the bugs in our moral code: the hidden reasons we think it's OK to cheat or steal (sometimes). Clever studies help make his point that we're predictably irrational -- and can be influenced in ways we can't grasp. TEDTalks is a daily vide...
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- -: Brené Brown: Listening to shame
March 16, 2012 (about 1 year ago)http://www.ted.com Shame is an unspoken epidemic, the secret behind many forms of broken behavior. Brené Brown, whose earlier talk on vulnerability became a viral hit, explores what can happen when people confront their shame head-on. Her own humor, humanity and vulnerability shine through every ...
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- -: TEDxUTK - Alex Lavidge - Orange = Green
March 22, 2012 (about 1 year ago)Alex Lavidge is "an innovator in Tennessee" involved in numerous non-profit social and community endeavors. In his talk, entitled "Orange = Green", Alex describes his love of the Earth and how we can use the "Green Movement" as a model for our own personal growth. In the spirit of ideas worth sp...
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- -: TEDxUTK - Alex Parris - Combatting Apathy
March 22, 2012 (about 1 year ago)Alex Parris is a Senior at The University of Tennessee who is double majoring in Psychology and English with a minor in French. Alex is very passionate about education and activism. In her speech entitled "Combatting Apathy" she encourages others to follow their passions and to use them as an eng...
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- -: TEDxUTK - Derek Craker - Moving Forward
March 22, 2012 (about 1 year ago)Derek Craker is a student at The University of Tennessee double majoring in Spanish and Psychology. In his talk, entitled "Moving Forward", he encourages us to overcome hardship together.
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- -: Susan Cain: The power of introverts
March 2, 2012 (about 1 year ago)http://www.ted.com In a culture where being social and outgoing are prized above all else, it can be difficult, even shameful, to be an introvert. But, as Susan Cain argues in this passionate talk, introverts bring extraordinary talents and abilities to the world, and should be encouraged and cel...
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- -: Charlie Rose - Daniel Kahneman (02/28/12)
February 29, 2012 (about 1 year ago)Excerpts from Charlie's conversation with Nobel laureate Daniel Kahneman watch the full interview here: http://www.charlierose.com/view/interview/12185 www.CharlieRose.com
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- -: TEDxSanDiego 2011 - Kurt Gray - Mind Perception
March 3, 2012 (about 1 year ago)Dr. Kurt Gray's social psychology research explores the aspects of mind and perception. How we perceive experiences and others can change the amount of pain or pleasure in our lives. His talk encourages us to consider how we can make our lives a little sweeter.
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- -: TEDxUNC - John McGowan - Creativity
February 24, 2012 (about 1 year ago)UNC's Ruel W. Tyson, Jr. Distinguished Professor of the Humanities and Director of UNC's Institute for Arts and Humanities talks about creativity. In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. ...
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- -: TEDxUNC - Dan Ariely - The Unexpected Joys and Problems with Creation
February 24, 2012 (about 1 year ago)The Duke University professor of psychology and economics and New York Times bestselling author talks about what motivates people to take action and perform the unpleasant tasks in life. Ariely connects psychological motivations to solving problems in both everyday life and global health. In the...
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