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  • The peculiarities of America's first election - Kenneth C. Davis

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    How did George Washington become the first president of the United States in 1789? Who got to decide--or vote--who would become president, and how did they decide the winner? Kenneth C. Davis unveils the surprising story behind America's first presidential election.

    Lesson by Kenneth C. Davis, animation by Buzzco Associates, inc.

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    6 min
  • What's the optimal way to give a presentation?

    Episode 4: Decide on a presentation plan that makes you feel prepared to communicate an idea to an audience confidently and passionately.

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    This is episode 4 of the animated series, “Public Speaking 101.” Ideas change everything — and since language lets us share our ideas, learning how to use it well gives speakers the power to inspire people and even change how they think. This 11-episode course will teach you how to identify, develop, and share your best ideas, while mastering essential communication skills along the way.

    Directed by Tolga Yıldız, Kozmonot Animation Studio.

    The TED-Ed Student Talks program provides free, customizable activities for educators to support their students in identifying, developing and sharing their ideas with each other and the world. Learn more at https://ed.ted.com/student_talks

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    11 min
  • How did NASA contact the Sun without melting?

    Explore the challenges of Parker Solar Probe’s mission to touch the Sun, and what we could learn about the star as we get closer.

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    In 2021, the Parker Solar Probe achieved its mission to touch the Sun, skimming through its outermost atmosphere. Since then, it’s carved closer and closer paths, but probing deeper into the corona— without melting, exploding, or falling into the Sun— is a monumental engineering challenge. Is it possible? Explore the obstacles of the mission and how it could unlock the mysteries of our star.

    Directed by Igor Ćorić, Artrake Studio.

    A special thanks to Doug Willard and Christina Cohen who provided information and insights for the development of this video.

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    8 min
  • Dance vs. PowerPoint, a gentle proposal - John Bohannon

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    Use dancers instead of PowerPoint. That's science writer John Bohannon's "modest proposal." In this spellbinding choreographed talk he makes his case by example, aided by dancers from Black Label Movement.

    Talk by John Bohannon.

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    16 min
  • A child of the state - Lemn Sissay

    Literature has long been fascinated with fostered, adopted and orphaned children, from Moses to Cinderella to Oliver Twist to Harry Potter. So why do many parentless children feel compelled to hide their pasts? Poet and playwright Lemn Sissay tells his own moving story. (Filmed at TEDxHousesofParliament.)

    Uploaded 11-12-13

    Talk by Lemn Sissay.



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    21 min
  • What is consciousness? - Michael S. A. Graziano

    Explore the theories of human consciousness and the science of how your brain works to create a conscious experience.

    Uploaded 11-02-19

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    Patient P.S. suffered a stroke that damaged the right side of her brain, leaving her unaware of everything on her left side. If someone threw a ball at her left side, she might duck. But she wouldn’t have awareness of the ball or know why she ducked. Where does consciousness come from? Michael Graziano explores the question that has vexed scientists and philosophers for centuries.

    Lesson by Michael S. A. Graziano, directed by TED-Ed.
    Animation by Janis Aussel - https://cargocollective.com/janisaussel

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    7 min
  • Three unsociable skills to strengthen your writing - Nadia Kalman

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    You need social skills to have a conversation in real life -- but they're quite different from the skills you need to write good dialogue. Educator Nadia Kalman suggests a few "anti-social skills," like eavesdropping and muttering to yourself, that can help you write an effective dialogue for your next story.

    Lesson by Nadia Kalman, animation by Enjoyanimation.

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    6 min
  • How to buy happiness - Michael Norton

    At TEDxCambridge, Michael Norton shares fascinating research on how money can, indeed buy happiness -- when you don't spend it on yourself. Listen for surprising data on the many ways pro-social spending can benefit you, your work, and (of course) other people. (Filmed at TEDxCambridge.)

    Uploaded 21-08-13

    Talk by Michael Norton.



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    15 min
  • Would you devour a ghost pepper for a prize? - Dan Kwartler

    Dig into how your age can affect your decision making, and explore the psychology of how we weigh risks against rewards.

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    Welcome to Risky Business, the game where we find out how far people will go to win a prize! Today’s contestants are a 21 year-old, a 16 year-old, and a 12 year-old. They'll compete in a series of three challenges: eating ghost pepper cookies, swimming in honey, and crossing a balance beam over poison ivy. Who will win? Dan Kwartler takes a look at how people at different ages make decisions.

    Lesson by Dan Kwartler, directed by Michalis Kalopaidis, Zedem Media.

    This video made possible in collaboration with the Bezos Family Foundation
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    A special thanks to Andrew Fuligni, Adriana Galván, and UCLA Center for the Developing Adolescent who provided information and insights for the development of this video.

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    8 min
  • Re-examining the remix - Lawrence Lessig

    Former "young Republican" Larry Lessig talks about what Democrats can learn about copyright from their opposite party, considered more conservative. A surprising lens on remix culture. (Filmed at TEDxNYED.)

    Uploaded 01-08-13

    Talk by Lawrence Lessig.



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    24 min

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