Five of the Most Interesting Ted Talks

1. The Power of Vulnerability

Brené Brown, a research professor at the University of Houston, gave a TED talk in 2010 that has been viewed over 45 million times. In her talk, Brown discusses the importance of vulnerability and how it can lead to greater creativity, love, and belonging. She argues that vulnerability is not about weakness, but rather about courage and authenticity.

2. The Happy Secret to Better Work

Shawn Achor, a positive psychology researcher, gave a TED talk in 2011 that has been viewed over 16 million times. In his talk, Achor discusses the importance of happiness and how it can lead to greater success in both our personal and professional lives. He argues that happiness is not something that we should strive for, but rather something that we can create for ourselves by changing our thoughts and behaviors.

3. Your Body Language Shapes Who You Are

Amy Cuddy, a social psychologist at Harvard Business School, gave a TED talk in 2012 that has been viewed over 56 million times. In her talk, Cuddy discusses the importance of body language and how it can affect our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. She argues that by changing our body language, we can change our lives.

4. The Riddle of Experience vs. Memory

Daniel Kahneman, a Nobel Prize-winning psychologist, gave a TED talk in 2010 that has been viewed over 14 million times. In his talk, Kahneman discusses the difference between experience and memory and how our brains remember the past. He argues that our memories are not always accurate and that they can be distorted by our emotions and beliefs.

5. The Art of Asking

Amanda Palmer, a musician and writer, gave a TED talk in 2013 that has been viewed over 12 million times. In her talk, Palmer discusses the importance of asking for what you want and how it can lead to greater success and happiness. She argues that we should not be afraid to ask for help and that we should always be willing to take risks.