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How the brain’s “mistakes” shape creativity. | Devni Abeyratne | TEDxGC Negombo Youth
TEDx Talks· 2025-11-10 17:04
Core Argument - Embracing imperfections and mistakes can lead to innovation and discovery [20][21] - What seems like a wrong turn is not always wrong; it can be the path to discovery [20][21] Memory & Cognition - Memory is reconstructive and prone to errors, which can foster creativity and innovative idea generation [4][6][7] - Memory errors contribute to emotional intelligence and adaptation through a process called adaptive forgiveness [7][8] - Synaptic pruning during adolescence, while seemingly a loss, enhances moral reasoning and understanding of the world [11][12] - Mind wandering and daydreaming activate the brain's default mode network, facilitating self-reflection and future planning [14][15][16] The Placebo Effect - The placebo effect demonstrates the brain's ability to heal itself by releasing chemicals like dopamine and endorphins when it believes it is being treated [17][18][19]
The Placebo Effect | Emmanuel Jones | TEDxYouth@TCHS
TEDx Talks· 2025-08-15 16:19
[Music] Have you ever started a project, a goal, or even a Netflix series that you just couldn't finish. Or had those moments where you're stuck looking at the mess you're in, wondering why you even start in the first place. Does that sound familiar.Of course it does. You all been there. But what if I told you there's a way to flip the script today.Good morning to our present. My name is Manuel Jones and I'm here to deliver you that answer. But first, I need to take you back 16 years to January 10, 2008 to ...