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Formula of 4 - To Turn Ideas Into Reality | Dr. Vishal Gabale | TEDxSABVMCRI
TEDx Talks· 2025-12-02 17:43
Hi, how are you doing. Okay, great. I am Dr.. Vishal Gabali. I've done ENB in medicine. I work in Mumbai.Now I am educator. Many say I'm influencer which I I don't like much but because as an educator we have you know different ways to communicate with the people. Now there are several reasons why I started my Instagram journey which we will discuss do through the course.Okay. Now tomorrow when you go ahead I want you to ask the four things to you that what is my sky. Okay.S is for the spark key is K is for ...
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Nick Szabo· 2025-11-15 23:11
Information Filtering & Bias - Observed reality is a filtered snapshot or summary, not the complete reality [1] - Heavily biased filters (whitepills or blackpills) distort reality and hinder problem-solving [2] - Fatalism (negative observations without solutions) is detrimental [2]
El viaje entre ficción y realidad | Alex de la Mora | TEDxUJED
TEDx Talks· 2025-11-04 16:14
[Música] Pues estoy muy contenta de estar aquí. Yo soy Alex de la Mora y inicié mi carrera profesional como actriz porque yo quería hacer sentir a las personas. Me parecía importantísimo tocar corazones de los demás.Así que por muchos años me dediqué a actuar y después de divertirme mucho, de hacer mil veces el mismo personaje, de crear una comunidad de colegas a los que quiero mucho, me cuestioné si realmente mi trabajo estaba haciendo sentir a los demás. De pronto me empezó a parecer más interesante la id ...
Reality is made of illusions—and we need them | Susana Martinez-Conde | TEDxBermuda
TEDx Talks· 2025-10-17 17:00
Perception and Reality - Human experience is largely illusory, with perception rarely perfectly matching physical reality [1] - Illusions are not necessarily errors but may aid in processing complex sensory information [1] - The brain constructs experiences from small snapshots of reality, filling in gaps and imposing order [1][2] Visual Illusions - Visual illusions demonstrate how context and contrast influence perception of brightness, color, and shape [1] - The visual system is the most complex sensory system and has the most illusions [1] - Even with knowledge of the true reality, visual illusions can persist due to hardwiring in the brain [1] Cognitive Illusions and Decision Making - Cognitive illusions affect thinking, decision-making, and memory [1] - People often rationalize choices post-hoc, even when those choices were manipulated, demonstrating a disconnect between action and perceived reason [2] - Individuals may interpret their own behavior from a third-person perspective, guessing the reasons for their actions [2] Adaptive Nature of Illusions - Illusions can be beneficial, aiding in quicker and more effective reactions to the environment [2] - Idealization in romantic relationships and unrealistic optimism in mental health are examples of helpful illusions [2] - Illusions influence estimations of distance and perception of others' strength, demonstrating adaptive evolutionary advantages [2][3]
From Dreams to Reality: Embracing Life’s Fragility | Divya Kaduluri | TEDxSJS Abu Dhabi Youth
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-23 15:56
Self-Reflection and Identity - The speaker identifies with the "IDK (I Don't Know)" club, representing individuals unsure of their life's direction [1] - The speaker expresses a desire to transition from the "IDK" club to the "I Know" club, seeking clarity and purpose [1] - The speaker reflects on the shift from limitless possibilities in youth to perceived limitations in adulthood [2] - The speaker acknowledges the privilege of pursuing dreams, contrasting it with the survival mode existence of many [3] Internet and Modern Life - The speaker notes the rapid pace of internet trends and the feeling of being overwhelmed by information [1] - The speaker humorously self-diagnoses with "Internet Nervous System (INS)," highlighting the anxiety induced by constant online exposure [1] Motivation and Action - The speaker emphasizes the importance of seizing the present moment and acting on one's potential [3] - The speaker urges the audience to stop procrastinating and pursue their dreams, recognizing the diminishing privilege of choice [3]
Why we need the currency of imagination | Esther Chungu Nyathando | TEDxLusaka
TEDx Talks· 2025-07-18 15:34
Imagination & Reality - Imagination is a currency that exchanges value between thought and reality, enabling actualization through process [3] - What one envisions becomes their reality, and what one speaks becomes their identity [3][5][8][10] Nature's Influence - Relationship with nature fosters deeper and more imaginative thinking, aiding emotional regulation and creativity [4][5] - Exploration of nature allows for imagination and creation [5] Power of Words - The power of life and death lies in the tongue, emphasizing the impact of spoken words on shaping reality [8] - Speaking what one wants to see and declaring what one wants to be are crucial [10] Personal Experience - The speaker's personal experiences, such as dreaming of singing for God and envisioning New York City, demonstrate the power of imagination and words in achieving goals [6][7][9] - The speaker fulfilled a childhood dream of speaking on the TED X stage 12 years after initially envisioning it [9][10]
Perception & Reality; Two Sides of a Coin | Saanvi Narang | TEDxYouth@AbbeyParkHS
TEDx Talks· 2025-06-17 16:02
Cognitive Biases & Perception - Perception acts as a lens through which we view reality, influencing choices, relationships, and overall reality [3][4] - The halo effect, a cognitive bias, causes initial impressions in one area to influence overall perception of someone [7] - Stereotypes, mental shortcuts based on race, gender, or background, lead to often inaccurate judgments [11][12] - Confirmation bias shapes interpretation of news, media, and experiences, reinforcing existing beliefs [26] Decision Making - Priming, where seeing or hearing something influences response, affects decision-making [15] - The mind uses two systems: System One (fast, intuitive) and System Two (analytical, problem-solving), with reliance on System One due to efficiency [16][17] - Heuristics, cognitive rules of thumb, can lead to systematic judgment errors, such as the availability heuristic and anchoring heuristic [17][18][19] Overcoming Biases - Questioning initial assumptions and giving people a second impression can help overcome biases [12][13] - Actively seeking new perspectives and questioning assumptions can help challenge confirmation bias [27] - Slowing down, questioning impressions and decisions, and seeking the entire picture are crucial for real understanding [29][30][31]