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Unlocking the Biological Purpose of Consciousness | Gerda Andringa | TEDxUniversityCollegeRoosevelt
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-19 16:00
Core Argument - The presentation explores the nature of consciousness, contrasting dualistic and monistic perspectives [1][3] - It proposes that consciousness should be viewed as a complex function of the brain, not separate from it [8][9][21] - The presentation suggests that consciousness is relatively rare, with much of our brain activity being subconscious [10][11] Functions of Consciousness - The presentation posits that consciousness is particularly important for long-term planning and problem-solving [14] - It argues that consciousness is crucial for making altruistic decisions, enabling compassion and a focus beyond self-interest [17][20] - The presentation suggests that consciousness can drive the creation of a more equitable and better world [20][21] Implications - Neuroscientific studies suggest that the sense of consciousness might be a product of the brain [1][2] - Subconscious processing aids in making fast decisions, while consciousness is time-consuming and energy-demanding [12][13] - Long-term decisions are informed by moral judgments, ethics, and personal values, highlighting the role of consciousness [16][17]
When Passion Meets Plan B | Gaurav Ghai | TEDxSVKM NMIMS Navi Mumbai
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-12 16:39
[Applause] [Music] You have to focus on the work you are doing giving your 100% sincerely without having any expectation or attachment with the result. Let me simplify that with a short story of two friends Raju and Rancho. So Raju is basically the topper of college. Rancho is the backbencher.So both got college placement. First day at the work task got assigned to both of them let's say with a deadline of 2 weeks and once like the task assigned they started a discussion. Raju who is the topper state like y ...
Entrepreneurs Don’t Take Risks—They Calculate Them | Tanya Hapsari | TEDxTelkom University
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-05 16:48
Entrepreneur don't just take risk, they calculate them. So imagine you standing at the end or at the edge of a cliff and then a thick fog covering everything below you. Your heart will pounce and you can't see the bottom. And my question is will you jump.And most of the people maybe would say no because of what people think that entrepreneurs look like this look like a reckless bravery an act of a reckless bravery or a leave into the unknown. We can see if you want to be an entrepreneur maybe you will see s ...
Rewrite Your Story Before the World Writes it for You. | Prernaa Singh | TEDxSt Pauls College
TEDx Talks· 2025-08-29 15:53
[Music] [Applause] [Music] Hi everyone, I'm introduced so nicely. A lot of people stand after this like most of So before we start today exercise you imagine in a world where we have constant someone who follows us on everywhere and job is to what you say, what do you play, what do you do. You say this idea to my manager actually and your family says are you sure you say how I feel and your companion says right and embarrass yourself again.The thing is after a while until it becomes a part of your until it ...
The Art of Decision Making | Mr Himanshu Malik | TEDxAir Force GJI Youth
TEDx Talks· 2025-08-12 15:07
Career Trajectory & Industry Insights - The speaker's early success in the film industry was deceptive, promising to resolve issues but ultimately leading to alienation and loneliness [5][6] - The speaker's initial film career was approached as an adventure, lacking true investment, which led to a dead end [4][7] - The speaker transitioned from acting to filmmaking to tell personal stories and stories observed in the surrounding world [11] - The speaker emphasizes the importance of pursuing one's gift, regardless of how unconventional it may seem, for joy and fulfillment [14][15] Personal Growth & Discovery - Early business ventures faced challenges, leading to closure after three years [1] - Exposure to theater broadened the speaker's understanding of life's complexities and beauty [2] - A mentor played a crucial role in shaping the speaker's understanding of filmmaking and screenwriting [8] - The speaker's first full-length screenplay, "Shhat Busher," explored a young man's search for meaning [10] Filmmaking Journey - The speaker debuted with the feature film "Chitzu" in 2020, now available on Amazon Prime [11] - The speaker's screenplay received recognition at various script labs and was backed by a major studio [10]
Mastering Minds: The Power of Debate and Training | Abdulrhman AlFityani | TEDxAl Kursi
TEDx Talks· 2025-08-11 15:04
بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم حياكم الله واهلا وسهلا بكم في هذه الجلسه الاخيره ان شاء الله يكون دمنا خفيف عليكم بعد ما كان كل البرنامج ان شاء الله دمه خفيف عليكم في واحده من اجمل ما انتجت السينما العالميه فيلم يسمى 12 انجري من نجد هيئه محلفين مكونه من 12 رجل هذول ال 12 مهمتهم بشكل بسيط هي تقرير مصير شاب متهم طيله الفيلم هم موجودين في غرفه واحده على طاوله واحده ولا نعرف اسمائهم حتى كل واحد هو مرقم برقم عشان العداله يجب عليهم التصويت بالاجماع حتى يحكم هذا الانسان في قضيه تبدو واضحه وسهله يصوت 11 شخص منهم على ادانه ه ...
What's Affecting Your Decision Making | Neil Parikh | TEDxNM College
TEDx Talks· 2025-07-22 16:01
Behavioral Finance & Investment Biases - The speaker argues that people are inherently lazy and greedy, leading to a desire for instant gratification, which negatively impacts investment decisions [1][3] - The financial industry is affected by people's sentiments and behaviors, which are formed by habits [6] - Speculation is increasing among all generations due to impatience and the need for instant gratification, with a large percentage of exchange volumes being futures and options [5] - Good investment habits include regular saving, investing, and sticking to a financial plan with disciplined asset allocation [6][7] - Bad investment habits include buying based on tips, following social media influencers blindly, and deviating from a financial plan due to short-term gains [8] Investment Risks & Cognitive Biases - Greed, exemplified by over-allocation to small-cap stocks, can lead to excessive risk-taking and significant losses [9][10] - Fear of missing out (FOMO) drives people to invest in already high-priced assets, reducing the risk-to-reward ratio [10][12] - Overconfidence, fueled by market rallies, can lead to abandoning studies or jobs for speculative trading, which is a dangerous trend [13][14] - Availability bias can lead to making decisions based on recent, frequent, and extreme information, rather than a comprehensive view [17][18] - Confirmation bias leads investors to seek out opinions and information that confirm their existing beliefs, ignoring contradictory information [19][20][21] - Herd mentality can lead to scams and inflated prices, making it crucial to be a contrarian investor [23][24] - Anchoring bias, where investors fixate on their purchase price, can prevent them from selling losing investments and missing out on better opportunities [26][27] - Endowment bias, where people overvalue what they own, can hinder rational decision-making about assets [28][30] Overcoming Biases & Improving Investment Decisions - Understanding and overcoming biases is crucial for making better decisions and becoming a successful investor [15][16] - The speaker advises to control urges, delay instant gratification, and be aware of personal biases [31]
Behind India’s First Vitamin Patch Startup | Radhika Rajpal & Raghav Gandotra | TEDxNITKSurathkal
TEDx Talks· 2025-06-24 16:25
Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat.for example [Music] like this. This is how much heat. The first Heat. Heat.I get [Music] something 99%. So the real question is what you should start you have enough to actually your decision making you might not the right for you or you might actually Everyone would be happy if it was yours. I not my happy I did not feel comfortable spending my money something I not.So the first thing that I did before I decided to go to was actually have enough personal financial backing to pay off ...