So we can probably all agree that science is super cool, but we get that sometimes lectures, books, even podcasts can be a little drawn out when you don’t exactly speak the language. But on the same hand, when you’re a genuinely curious person wondering about all kinds of things at any point in the day, you simply want to learn. That’s where Ted Talks come in. What is a Ted Talk you ask? Well, the answer is quite simple. Ted Talks are simply videos that present meticulously researched and brilliant, new ideas to viewers in just a matter of minutes. And the best part is you can watch Ted Talks over just about any topic, and they’re available in over 100 languages. Ted Talks are not only educational but also incredibly engaging; in fact, they’re our go-to source if there’s a vast topic we want to learn more about on a slightly smaller, more basic scale. We’re going to recommend a few of our favorite Ted Talks that are science-based and we think you’ll see what we mean. Let’s get started.
Is Our Universe the Only Universe? By Brian Greene (watch here)
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Here is how ted.com describes this talk: “Is there more than one universe? In this visually rich, action-packed talk, Brian Greene shows how the unanswered questions of physics (starting with a big one: What caused the Big Bang?) have led to the theory that our own universe is just one of many in the “multiverse.””
See what we mean? We couldn’t listen to just anyone talk about our universe being the only universe; it takes a special person and a special delivery style to hold our attention, and every Ted Talk presenter is able to do this.
The Surprising Science of Happiness by Dan Gilbert (watch here)
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Would you describe yourself as someone who is very much trhown off, almost unable to find happiness if things don’t go as planned? Then this Ted Talk is for you. Dan Gilbert, author of Stumbling on Happiness challenges the idea of not being happy when we don’t get what we want.
Psychedelic Science by Fabian Oefner (watch here)
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Okay, this is a seriously cool Ted Talk that looks at eye-catching art from, drumroll please, why, science, of course. For instance, have you ever seen crystals interacting with soundwaves? Or what about paint mixing with magnetic liquid? Setting whiskey on fire? Watch and find out.