Random Talks

Mistubako Matsuo inhabits an utterly poetic world humming with the mysteries of the honeybee. Fieldwork and frequent visits to local beekeepers across

Originally a professional musician and circus clown, Derek Sivers created CD Baby in 1998. It became the largest seller of independent music online, w

This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. Freya wants to be the Bear Grylls of writing. Find out what

Fifteen-year-old Juliet Doherty has performed at Radio City Music Hall and New York City Center. She appears with the Radio City Rockettes’ Chri

Sherry Strong is a food rebel. The controversial publisher of RealFoodRealWomen.com and the creator of the Anti-Diet system, Sherry says most items in

Brad Feld discusses the importance of taking time off.

Nick talks about the importance of parenting in early childhood and it’s significance in overcoming hopelessness. Willpower is a driving force f

When your job hinges on how well you talk to people, you learn a lot about how to have great conversations – and most of us don’t converse very well.

View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-to-mak… Did you ever notice how many jokes start with “Did you ever notice?” And what’s the dea

There are some things about Japan that only become obvious to the Japanese once they leave the country. When Souryou Matsumura was wandering around Eu

Sean Aiken trekked more than 46,000 miles, slept on 55 couches, raised over $20,000 for charity, and tried every job he could: bungee instructor, adve

No amount of apple pie or pumpkin pie will satisfy this nine year old student’s hunger for mastering the mathematical constant that is the ratio

Ed Viesturs is widely regarded as this country’s foremost high-altitude mountaineer. Viesturs grew up in the flatlands of Illinois, where the hi

Martin Hagger is Professor of Psychology at Curtin University. His areas of expertise are social, health, sport and exercise psychology. He is involve

By providing content, resources, and connections, Dr. Cortney Warren’s goal is to support anyone who is brave enough to live a more conscious li

Former Denver Broncos running back Reggie Rivers discusses how focusing on your goals is the one sure way NOT to achieve them. With humor and insight