Inspiring TED Talks

TED, which began as a conference about Technology, Entertainment & Design in 1984 now covers the gamut of human knowledge and inspiration. And it does just what its slogan promises…it delivers Ideas Worth Spreading.

I, like many others, fell in love with TED talks the moment they went public on YouTube and on the web in 2006. Today the initiative continues to churn out inspiring content and offer a platform and access to the world’s greatest thinkers and influencers. Here are a few personal favourites from the world of TED:

Do schools kill creativity? | Sir Ken Robinson

More amazing talks by Sir Ken Robinson

Your body language shapes who you are | Amy Cuddy

The power of introverts | Susan Cain

How great leaders inspire action | Simon Sinek

My stroke of insight | Jill Bolte Taylor

New bionics let us run, climb and dance | Hugh Herr

Can we create new senses for humans? | David Eagleman

The best stats you’ve ever seen | Hans Rosling

More amazing talks by Hans Rosling

The habits of happiness | Matthieu Ricard

How to get your ideas to spread | Seth Godin

How to live before you die | Steve Jobs (Stanford 2005 Commencement Address}

Check out more inspiring TED talks at ted.com