TED Talks: A Platform for Informative and Inspiring Discussions

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The discussion centers around the enjoyment of TED talks, particularly their ability to convey a wealth of information in under 20 minutes. Participants express a preference for informative talks over political ones, highlighting favorites such as Stephen Hawking's parabolic flight and Jill Bolte Taylor's "My Stroke of Insight." Emotional responses to these talks are common, with several users mentioning they cried while watching them. While there is enthusiasm for the content, some participants note that the quality can be inconsistent, with a mix of valuable insights and less credible information. The availability of TED talks on platforms like Roku is also appreciated, enhancing accessibility for viewers.
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I like then because they have so much information packed into a short time frame. Most of them are under 20 minutes. Some of them I really do not enjoy, but those are usually more political. I like the more informative ones.So here is a TED talk of Stephen Hawking in parabolic flight. One of my favorites. I cried the first time I watched it.

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Ironmanlet said:
I like then because they have so much information packed into a short time frame. Most of them are under 20 minutes. Some of them I really do not enjoy, but those are usually more political. I like the more informative ones.So here is a TED talk of Stephen Hawking in parabolic flight. One of my favorites. I cried the first time I watched it.

(let's see if I can figure out how to embed real quick)


I enjoy them.
Yours is a very good one!

My favorite was the one by Jill Bolte Taylor: "My Stroke of Insight".
 
It's an amazing series and I usually get hooked quickly and watch a few. Love that they have a channel on Roku.
 
I am not familiar with Roku.

Jill Taylor was very well articulated in that one. I have watched it many times.

I love the one where they discuss Cassini-Huygens Saturn program. I cried watching that one as well.
 
I love Ted talks too !
 
They are more hit and miss these days. They always seem amazing, but there is some snake oil as well.
 
'My favorite was the one by Jill Bolte Taylor: "My Stroke of Insight".'

I'll second that. Usually I get bored quickly though and go listen to music.
 

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