TEDTalks: Head Games

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  • 2024
  • 1 Season

TEDTalks is a global platform for sharing ideas worth spreading through presentations and speeches delivered by experts, innovators, and creative thinkers. One of the popular themes of TEDTalks is exploring the mysteries of the human mind and exploring the possibilities of the human imagination. In this particular show, "Head Games," TEDTalks brings together a diverse range of speakers and experts who provide insights into the fascinating world of the human brain and how it shapes our perceptions, thoughts, and behaviors.

The show starts with an engaging talk by Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor on "My Stroke of Insight." She shares her personal story of how she experienced a stroke that resulted in an unusual and profound transformation of her consciousness. Dr. Taylor speaks about how the left brain, which controls logic and language, shut down, and how she felt an overwhelming sense of peace and tranquility. Her talk raises questions about the nature of the self and invites us to rethink how we perceive the world around us.

The show also features talks by Dr. Dan Ariely, a renowned behavioral economist, who sheds light on the mysteries of human decision-making by sharing insights from his own research. Dr. Ariely talks about how our emotions and biases influence our decision-making processes, and how we can use that knowledge to make better choices. He challenges our assumptions about rationality and encourages us to embrace our irrationality to lead more fulfilling lives.

Another speaker in the show is Dr. David Eagleman, a neuroscientist who explores the mysteries of the human brain. He talks about how our brains construct our realities and how our perceptions can be shaped by our experiences. Dr. Eagleman also discusses the limitations of our senses and how we can use technology to augment them. His talk is a fascinating journey into the workings of the human brain and how it shapes our understanding of the world.

The show also features a talk by David Blaine, a renowned magician and illusionist, who shares his secrets of deception and how he uses them to create awe and wonder in his audience. Blaine talks about how our perceptions can be easily manipulated through suggestion and misdirection, and how he uses these techniques to create illusions that defy our understanding of the physical world. His talk is an entertaining and mind-bending exploration of the mysteries of the human mind.

Finally, the show features a talk by Dr. Al Seckel, a cognitive neuroscientist, who talks about the nature of optical illusions and how they reveal the workings of the visual system. Dr. Seckel shares a range of optical illusions that challenge our perceptions and invite us to explore the limits of our vision. His talk is a fun and informative journey into the science of perception and how we can use it to create new forms of art and design.

Overall, TEDTalks: Head Games is a thought-provoking exploration of the mysteries of the human mind, perception, and consciousness. The show features a diverse range of speakers and experts who provide insights into the fascinating world of the human brain and how it shapes our perceptions, thoughts, and behaviors. Whether you're interested in neuroscience, psychology, or just curious about the workings of the mind, this show is sure to inspire and delight.

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Vikram Patel: Mental Health for All by Involving All
19. Vikram Patel: Mental Health for All by Involving All
 
In developing countries, nearly 90 percent of people with mental illnesses go untreated because psychiatrists are in such short supply.
Ruby Wax: What's So Funny About Mental Illness?
18. Ruby Wax: What's So Funny About Mental Illness?
 
Diseases of the body garner sympathy, says comedian Ruby Wax -- except those of the brain. Why is that? With dazzling energy and humor, Wax, diagnosed a decade ago with clinical depression, urges us to put an end to the stigma of mental illness.
Jon Ronson: Strange Answers to the Psychopath Test
17. Jon Ronson: Strange Answers to the Psychopath Test
 
Is there a definitive line that divides crazy from sane? With a hair-raising delivery, Jon Ronson, author of The Psychopath Test, illuminates the gray areas between the two. (With live-mixed sound by Julian Treasure and animation by Evan Grant.
Elyn Saks: Seeing Mental Illness
16. Elyn Saks: Seeing Mental Illness
 
In this powerful talk, Elyn Saks asks us to see people with mental illness clearly, honestly and compassionately.
Tali Sharot: The Optimism Bias
15. Tali Sharot: The Optimism Bias
 
Are we born to be optimistic, rather than realistic? Tali Sharot shares new research that suggests our brains are wired to look on the bright side -- and how that can be both dangerous and beneficial.
Antonio Damasio: The Quest to Understand Consciousness
14. Antonio Damasio: The Quest to Understand Consciousness
 
Every morning we wake up and regain consciousness -- that is a marvelous fact -- but what exactly is it that we regain? Neuroscientist Antonio Damasio uses this simple question to give us a glimpse into how our brains create our sense of self.
Diane Benscoter on How Cults Rewire the Brain
13. Diane Benscoter on How Cults Rewire the Brain
 
An ex-"Moonie" explains the mind of a cult member, and proposes a new way to think about conflicts and extremist movements.
Jim Fallon: Exploring the Mind of a Killer
12. Jim Fallon: Exploring the Mind of a Killer
 
What makes psychopathic killers tick? A neuroscientist reveals the rotten wiring in the nature (and nurture) of murderers.
Martin Seligman on Positive Psychology
11. Martin Seligman on Positive Psychology
 
As the field of psychology moves beyond a focus on disease, what can modern psychology help us to become?
Michael Shermer: The Pattern Behind Self-Deception
10. Michael Shermer: The Pattern Behind Self-Deception
 
The human tendency to believe strange things boils down to two of the brain's most basic, hard-wired survival skills.
Oliver Sacks: What Hallucination Reveals About Our Minds
9. Oliver Sacks: What Hallucination Reveals About Our Minds
 
A neurologist explains Charles Bonnet syndrome -- when visually impaired people experience lucid hallucinations.
Daniel Kahneman: The Riddle of Experience vs. Memory
8. Daniel Kahneman: The Riddle of Experience vs. Memory
 
A Nobel laureate reveals how our "experiencing selves" and our "remembering selves" perceive happiness differently.
Philip Zimbardo Shows How People Become Monsters... or Heroes
7. Philip Zimbardo Shows How People Become Monsters... or Heroes
 
Philip Zimbardo talks about how easy it is for nice people to turn bad, and the flip side: how easy it is to be a hero.
Ron Gutman: The Hidden Power of Smiling
6. Ron Gutman: The Hidden Power of Smiling
 
Ron Gutman reviews a raft of studies about smiling, and reveals some surprising results.
Kathryn Schulz: On Being Wrong
5. Kathryn Schulz: On Being Wrong
 
Most of us will do anything to avoid being wrong. Kathryn Schulz makes a case for embracing our fallibility.
Dan Gilbert Asks, Why Are We Happy?
4. Dan Gilbert Asks, Why Are We Happy?
 
Dan Gilbert challenges the idea that we'll be miserable if we don't get what we want.
Temple Grandin: The World Needs All Kinds of Minds
3. Temple Grandin: The World Needs All Kinds of Minds
 
A woman diagnosed with autism as a child explains how her mind works and why the world needs people on the autism spectrum.
Tony Robbins Asks Why We Do What We Do
2. Tony Robbins Asks Why We Do What We Do
 
Tony Robbins discusses the "invisible forces" that motivate everyone's actions -- and high-fives Al Gore in the front row.
Pamela Meyer: How to Spot a Liar
1. Pamela Meyer: How to Spot a Liar
 
We're lied to 10 to 200 times a day. The clues to detect a lie can be subtle and counterintuitive. Pamela Meyer shows how.
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  • Premiere Date
    April 15, 2024