A great ted talk is proof that a carefully crafted short presentation can unlock empathy, stir excitement, spread knowledge and promote a shared dream. Jan 12, 2018 youve heard of ted talks, but the ted danson version he shared with ellen is a little bit different. Ellen langer is an artist and harvard psychology professor who authored 11 books on the illusion of control, perceived control, successful aging and decisionmaking. Take a smart, creative social scientist, without any respect for conventional wisdom and you get ellen langer. In this thoughtprovoking book, her research has been translated for the lay reader. Ted ed celebrates the ideas of teachers and students around the world. But the study also helped launch langers next 30 years of research and a slew of seemingly simple concepts that have changed the field of social psychology and made their way into the realms of medicine, education, business, law, and the arts. Alice bowslarkin here is how we adapt according to climate researcher alice bowslarkin, we will be learning how to adapt in the future if we dont significantly cut our greenhouse gas emissions now. My year reading a book from every country in the world posted nov 2015 10. Adam grant, wharton professor and new york times bestselling author of give and take and originals. Youve heard of ted talks, but the ted danson version he shared with ellen is a little bit different. Ted talks ebook by chris anderson 9780544664364 rakuten kobo. Mindful health and the power of possibility kindle edition by langer, ellen j download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
Jun 29, 2016 nowadays, though, there are a million ways to engage with books outside of simple reading, from movie adaptations and podcasts to digital book clubs and bookish ted talks that will change the way. Researchers, writers and podcasters have already done some of the heavy lifting in exploring how we can connect with the people in our lives. Last year i had the privilege of attending the tedxnjlibraries at the princeton public library. Usually, i dont like this kind of book teaching special way to make something, but the author give more ideas than methods and, most of all, give lot of example took from ted talks. In this second installment of a threepart series on spacetime, cern scientists andrew pontzen and tom whyntie use a spacetime diagram to analyze the sometimes confounding motion of light. A marriage researchers favorite books and podcasts for better relationships. Ellen langer on mindfulness and the psychology of possibility. But that raises the question, what exactly is the psychology of possibility.
Her research focuses on the many benefits of purposefully paying attention,and in contrast,the psychological and professional costs of thought patterns that limit awareness. Light always travels at a speed of 299,792,458 meters per second. The power of introverts in a world that cant stop talking by susan cain, we should all be feminists by chimamanda ngo. She is a fantastic storyteller, and counterclockwise is a fascinating story about the unexpected ways in which our minds and bodies are connected. Ellen langer shows based on over two decades of research on learning at harvard university, traditional education makes the mistake of serving up packets of information and expecting students to digest them. The group who went first stayed for one week and were asked to pretend they were young men, once again living in the 1950s. Anderson is the curator of ted technology, entertainment, design, the nonprofit known for its ted conference and eponymous ted talks lecture series. Teds chris anderson reveals how to give a great ted talk.
Adam grant, wharton professor and new york times bestselling author of give and take and originals since taking over ted in 2001, chris anderson has shown how carefully crafted talks can be the key. Psychologist ellen langer has spent 30 years researching. Harvard psychologist ellen langer is known as the mother of mindfulness. Be sure to check out the full list on ted s website, and share your favorite ted talks. How i responded to sexism in gaming with empathy lilian. Nowadays, though, there are a million ways to engage with books outside of simple reading, from movie adaptations and podcasts to digital book clubs and bookish ted talks that will change the way. Since its launch in 1984, the ted conference and its spinoffs have become a global phenomenon. Respond to at least one forum post made by another class participant. Mindfulnessthe unconventional research of psychologist ellen. In the power of mindful learning, ellen langer uses her innovative theory of mindfulness, introduced in her influential earlier book to dramatically enhance the way we learn. The memoir which became the first ted book in print in september was named a recipient of the alex award today. Apr 29, 2016 ted s boss wants speakers to spread ideas.
Apr 19, 2016 ted curator chris anderson today posted a video titled how to give a great ted talk that distills in eight minutes what makes an idea worth spreading. Take a brilliant, creative social scientist, without any respect for conventional wisdom and you get ellen langer. Harvard psychologist ellen langer talks about mindfulness and how it can help us enjoy what we already have. New york times bestseller catnip for all the ted fans out there.
Ellen langer talks mindfulness, health harvard gazette. In this tedyouth talk, lilian details her experiences with sexism in the smash community and how she is now aiming to raise awareness for this topic in a way that. Ellen langer is a social psychologist and the first female professor to gain tenure in the psychology department at harvard university. Make your summer better by adding one of the 24 book recommendations from ted speakers below to your tbr. Ted curator chris andersons guide to creating talks that are unforgettable. In it, she explores the changing landscape of modern sexual expectations and its. In 1981, early in her career at harvard, ellen langer and her colleagues piled two groups of men in their seventies and eighties into vans, drove them two hours north to a sprawling old monastery in new hampshire, and dropped them off 22 years earlier, in 1959. Dr langer is the author of eleven books and over two hundred research articles. Publishers weekly the most insightful book ever written on public speaking. Aug 02, 2012 thinking counter clockwise to beat stress psychologist ellen langer has spent 30 years researching mindfulness, which she describes as the process of letting go of preconceived notions and. Where books like talk like ted and ted talks storytelling whetted the appetite, here is the official ted guide to public speaking from the man who put ted talks on the worlds stage.
In 2009, the magazine was named magazine of the decade by the editors of adweek. Ted talks is the guidebook to this new language, written by the man who made into it a global force. Langer is the author of eleven books, including the international bestseller mindfulness, which has been translated into fifteen languages, and more than two hundred research articles. This course will use a ted talk book, online ted talks and web resources to help the teacher to create effective changes and life choices that go along with a changing world.
Slickly produced videos of ted talks are posted for free online, and the best talks especially the ones with a strong personal and emotional storyline are shared all over youtube, facebook and twitter. Christiane northrup, md, author the secret pleasures of menopause and the wisdom of menopause awarenessmindfulnessis the first step in healing. We set a couple of confidence monitors onstage you can see them in stage photographs on either side of the countdow. A coveted honor, the alex award is given to the 10 best adult books of the year that also appeal to youngadult readers. The official ted guide to public speaking by chris. Please join us for a conversation with ellen langer on harnessing the power of thought. The official ted guide to public speaking 1 by anderson me, chris isbn. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading counterclockwise. The 8 coolest ted talks on psychology humans are strange, complicated creatures. It is about the mindsets that lead human beingseven the smartest of themto become stupid and mindless. The inside secrets to giving a firstclass presentation from the man who put ted talks on the worlds stage. The physiological results provided evidence for a simple but invaluable fact. In this first book, the entrepreneur offers advice on acquiring and honing public speaking skills, while also delivering a history of ted talks themselves, including profiles of several speakers. Learn more about ellen s new book counterclockwise.
The wright brothers flying machine took off from kitty hawk, north carolina, on december 17, 1903. He is the cofounder of 3d robotics, a fastgrowing manufacturer of aerial robots. Teded celebrates the ideas of teachers and students around the world. Harvard22mindfulness as a way of being psychology of leadershiptal ben shahar etati. The power of mindful learning was originally published in 1997. Since taking over ted in 2001, chris anderson has shown how carefully crafted talks can be. Ellen langer science of mindlessness and mindfulness. A collection of ted talks and more on the topic of library. Credited as the first to successfully fly an airplane, the wright brothers were one of several in the early aviation game who were filing patents for their innovations and suing competitors who stepped on their turf. What was it that made the best ted talks inspiring which is a word that is often associated with ted talks. Ted talks have surged in popularity because they are tailormade for the social media age.
When i started the counter clockwise book, i looked at chronic. Ellen langer eloquently describes how becoming more aware of our beliefs and expectations allows us to powerfully transform our lives for the better. Langer, harvard professor of psychology, determines that the mindless following of routine and other automatic behaviors lead to much error, pain and a predetermined course of life. One of the new concepts in counterclockwise that ive introduced is the idea of a psychology of possibility. After studying over 200 ted talks, the one commonality among all the great ted talks is that they contain stories. The talks are viewed about one billion times each year. Discover hundreds of animated lessons, create customized lessons, and share your big ideas. Respond to all inquiries concerning the book and talks 3.
Langer was the first woman to be tenured in psychology at harvard where she is still professor of psychology, and a member of the division on aging of the faculty of medicine. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Ellen langers work has been an inspiration to me for years. Nobody in the world better understands the art and. Perhaps we werent ready for it then, because the ideas in this book are as relevant as ever. Ellen langer describes what it takes to become more mindful and why it can have such profound effects on our health, ability to learn and overall wellbeing. Ellen langer is an artist and harvard psychology professor who authored 11 books on the illusion of control, perceived control, successful. Ellen langer is an artist and harvard psychology professor who authored 11 books on the illusion of control, perceived control, successful aging and decision.
Its the study of what might be, rather than a description of what is. Popular ted talks books meet your next favorite book. In this tedyouth talk, lilian details her experiences with sexism in the smash community and how she is now aiming to raise awareness for this topic in a way that doesnt shame. Done right, a talk can electrify a room and transform an audiences worldview. Chris anderson is the editor in chief of wired, which he has led to multiple national magazine award nominations, as well as winning the prestigious top prize for general excellence in 2005, 2007, and 2009. Slickly produced videos of ted talks are posted for free online, and the best talks especially the ones with a strong personal and emotional storyline are shared all.
Ellen langer has succeeded in writing a book that, in one bite, manages to be scientifically interesting, immensely practical, and dramatically absorbing. Although it shares some similarities, its not the same as positive psychology. If youre asking about teleprompters, the glass screens that news anchors use, its not something we usually do. Ted curator chris anderson today posted a video titled how to give a great ted talk that distills in eight minutes what makes an idea worth spreading. The power of mindful learning is a bookshelf essential for educators. In business, sports, laboratories, or at home, our learning is hobbled by certain antiquated and pervasive misconceptions. Langer talks with nprs neal conan about her study of mindfulness and how easy it can be to be more mindful. Code switch coronavirus daily invisibilia ted radio hour. Adam grant, wharton professor and new york times bestselling author of give and take and originals since taking over ted in 2001, chris anderson has shown how carefully crafted talks can be the key to unlocking empathy, spreading knowledge, and promoting a. Respond to all inquiries concerning the book, talks and resources.
But when her love of the game led her to compete in national tournaments, she noticed a big gender imbalance that brought with it a troubling social dynamic. In her talk, she launches the 30 project a way to change how we farm and eat in the next 30 years, and solve the global food inequalities behind both epidemics. Marriage and family researcher carol bruess shares a. But if youre in motion too, youre going to perceive it as traveling even faster which isnt possible. Uncertainty and the power of possibility ellen langer talks at harvard college duration. Aspen institute event featured social psychologist and harvard university professor, ellen langer, ph. Frederic kaplan how to build an information time machine posted jan 2014 6. When solo sailor ellen macarthur circled the globe carrying everything she needed with her she came back with new insight into the way the world works, as a place of interlocking cycles and finite resources, where the decisions we make today affect whats left for tomorrow. Ted danson tries to trick ellen in ted talks youtube.
Lilian chen grew up playing super smash brothers melee. Essentially, the best speakers on the ted stage were the ones who had mastered the art of. What do you learn when you sail around the world on your own. Ellen langer science of mindlessness and mindfulness the on. Being in the present is a very easy thing that comes about by simply noticing new things, says professor ellen langer. Were delighted to share these ted talks as a love letter to libraries, librarians and the community they build. Goodbye to windy academese, scientific gobbledygook, pompous moralizing, powerpoint chloroform we now know that ideas worth spreading can indeed be spread far and wide, and with clarity and panache.
Cocreator of the philanthropic feed bags, ellen gustafson says hunger and obesity are two sides of the same coin. Thinking counter clockwise to beat stress psychologist ellen langer has spent 30 years researching mindfulness, which she describes as the process of letting go of preconceived notions and. Counterclockwise, her latest book, will change the way you think about your health for the better. She is the recipient of, among other numerous awards. The most insightful book ever written on public speaking. Libraries are a magical place full of life and endless stories both real and imagined. Mindfulness for kids mindfulness meditation stand up comedy videos diane rehm mindfulness based stress reduction mind over matter positive psychology hypnotherapy mind body spirit. Ellen langer, a harvard psychology prof, has written several books about mindfulness, which she defines as seeking new categories, being open to new information, and considering multiple. Steven johnson, new york times bestselling author this is an invaluable guide to effective presentations and catnip for all the ted fans out there. The ted talk has reinvented the art of rhetoric for the 21st century. Over 35 years of studying mindfulness, she has authored 200 research articles and 11 books on the subject, including mindfulness and counterclockwise.
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