Introduction: Brain is an organ with more than 85 billion neurons and 10-50 trillion neuroglial cells to support these neurons. This organ with numerous numbers of cells only weights about 3 lb in adults. Each one of its neurons forms approximately 1000 synapses with other neurons. Brain is such a complicated, organized, amazing organ that […]
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Puzzle of Motivation
This is a great Ted Talk lecture given by Dan Pink on extrinsic and intrinsic motivation and the modern business. I intend to use this in my Intro to Business class when we discuss business management and motivation.
Critical Thinking vs. Pundits
A great introduction to critical thinking, including a great discussion of a context which it could enhance, public discourse. Should be required viewing for all philosophy classes, intro and ethics.
Our Buggy Moral Code
I want to use this talk to spark a discussion about whether our pre-reflective moral beliefs (the fancy term is “moral intuitions”) are always adequate or require additional training. http://ed.ted.com/lessons/our-buggy-moral-code-dan-ariely
The Power of Vulnerability
In the Interpersonal Communication course I teach, an area of focus is emotion and its impact on one-on-one communication. In this TED video, Brené Brown studies human connection — our ability to empathize, belong, love. In a poignant, funny talk, she shares a deep insight from her research, one that sent her on a personal […]
Your Body Language Shapes Who You Are
In all areas of communication (including dyadic, group, meeting and public speaking,) body language can account for up to 70% of what is conveyed. Body language affects how others see us, but it may also change how we see ourselves. In this TED video social psychologist Amy Cuddy shows how “power posing” — standing in […]
The Future of Learning, Networked Society – Ericsson
Salman Khan: Let’s use video to reinvent education
Sugata Mitra’s new experiments in self-teaching
Do Schools Kill Imagination?
