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Inspiring Talks by Thinkers

Curated talks on critical thinking, cognitive biases, and decision-making from world-leading experts

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Julia Galef

Why You Think You're Right โ€” Even If You're Wrong

Explores the scout mindset vs soldier mindset and how to seek truth over defending beliefs.

Critical Thinking10:53
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Daniel Kahneman

The Riddle of Experience vs. Memory

Nobel laureate explores how our memories shape our decisions and the two selves we experience.

Decision Making20:15
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Barry Schwartz

The Paradox of Choice

How having too many options can lead to paralysis and dissatisfaction in decision-making.

Decision Making19:37
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Dan Ariely

Are We in Control of Our Own Decisions?

Behavioral economist reveals the hidden forces that shape our decisions and shows we're less rational than we think.

Cognitive Biases17:27
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Rory Sutherland

Life Lessons from an Ad Man

Explores how perception and context shape our decisions more than logic and rationality.

Behavioral Economics16:39
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Sheena Iyengar

How to Make Choosing Easier

Research on choice reveals strategies to make better decisions without overwhelming ourselves.

Decision Making15:50
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Adam Grant

The Surprising Habits of Original Thinkers

Explores how to champion new ideas and overcome the fear of being wrong.

Critical Thinking15:25
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Annie Duke

How to Make Better Decisions

Professional poker champion shares strategies for making decisions under uncertainty.

Decision Making15:12
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Noreena Hertz

How to Make Better Political Decisions

Explores the expertise bias and how to think critically about expert opinions.

Critical Thinking17:08
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Elizabeth Loftus

How Reliable Is Your Memory?

Memory researcher reveals how false memories are formed and why we can't always trust our recollections.

Cognitive Biases17:36
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Amy Cuddy

Your Body Language May Shape Who You Are

How our body language affects our confidence and decision-making abilities.

Behavioral Psychology21:03
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Tali Sharot

The Optimism Bias

Explores why humans have an optimism bias and how it affects our decision-making.

Cognitive Biases16:57
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Philip Tetlock

How to Think About the Future

Research on forecasting reveals how to make better predictions and avoid common biases.

Critical Thinking18:22
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Laurie Santos

How Monkeys Think Like Us

Explores the evolutionary origins of our cognitive biases and irrational behaviors.

Cognitive Biases19:42
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David Pizarro

The Strange Politics of Disgust

How the emotion of disgust shapes our moral judgments and political decisions.

Behavioral Psychology14:12
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Kathryn Schulz

On Being Wrong

Celebrates the transformative power of admitting we're wrong and learning from mistakes.

Critical Thinking17:51
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Michael Shermer

The Pattern Behind Self-Deception

How our brains find patterns that aren't there and why we believe weird things.

Cognitive Biases18:16
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Ruth Chang

How to Make Hard Choices

Philosophy professor explores what makes choices hard and how to navigate difficult decisions.

Decision Making14:36
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Daniel Levitin

How to Stay Calm When You Know You'll Be Stressed

Neuroscientist shares strategies for pre-deciding to make better choices under pressure.

Decision Making12:20
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Tim Urban

Inside the Mind of a Master Procrastinator

Explores the psychology of procrastination and how it affects our decision-making.

Behavioral Psychology14:04
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Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

The Danger of a Single Story

How single narratives create stereotypes and limit our critical thinking.

Critical Thinking18:43
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Hans Rosling

The Best Stats You've Ever Seen

Data visualization expert challenges common misconceptions with evidence-based thinking.

Critical Thinking19:50
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Angela Duckworth

Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance

Explores how persistence affects long-term decision-making and success.

Behavioral Psychology6:12
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Carol Dweck

The Power of Believing That You Can Improve

Growth mindset research shows how beliefs about intelligence affect decision-making.

Critical Thinking10:20
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Sam Harris

Can We Build AI Without Losing Control Over It?

Explores critical thinking about technology, ethics, and long-term decision consequences.

Critical Thinking14:49
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Susan David

The Gift and Power of Emotional Courage

How emotional agility improves decision-making and helps overcome cognitive rigidity.

Behavioral Psychology16:48
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Yuval Noah Harari

What Explains the Rise of Humans?

Historian explores how collective fictions and shared beliefs shape human decision-making.

Critical Thinking17:08
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Steven Pinker

Is the World Getting Better or Worse? A Look at the Numbers

Cognitive scientist uses data to challenge pessimism bias and improve rational thinking.

Cognitive Biases18:30
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Brenรฉ Brown

The Power of Vulnerability

How vulnerability and authentic thinking lead to better connections and decisions.

Behavioral Psychology20:19
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Malcolm Gladwell

Choice, Happiness and Spaghetti Sauce

Explores how understanding diversity in preferences improves decision-making.

Decision Making17:31
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Jennifer Eberhardt

How Racial Bias Works โ€” and How to Disrupt It

Psychologist reveals implicit bias and strategies for more objective thinking.

Cognitive Biases14:42
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Sendhil Mullainathan

Solving Social Problems with a Nudge

Behavioral economist explores how small changes can improve decision-making at scale.

Behavioral Economics12:58
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Paul Bloom

Can Prejudice Ever Be a Good Thing?

Psychologist examines the nuances of bias and challenges simplistic thinking.

Cognitive Biases16:29
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Esther Perel

Rethinking Infidelity

Therapist challenges assumptions and demonstrates nuanced, critical thinking about relationships.

Critical Thinking19:15
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Jonathan Haidt

The Moral Roots of Liberals and Conservatives

Moral psychologist explores how values shape political reasoning and decision-making.

Cognitive Biases18:37
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Kelly McGonigal

How to Make Stress Your Friend

Psychologist shows how changing beliefs about stress improves decision-making under pressure.

Behavioral Psychology14:28
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Simon Sinek

How Great Leaders Inspire Action

Explores the 'why' behind decision-making and how it drives behavior.

Decision Making17:57
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Amy Herman

A Lesson on Looking

How visual intelligence training improves observation, analysis, and critical thinking.

Critical Thinking17:23
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Tricia Wang

The Human Insights Missing from Big Data

How over-reliance on data creates blind spots and why thick data matters for decisions.

Critical Thinking15:39
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Richard Thaler

The Power of Nudges

Nobel laureate explains behavioral economics and how choice architecture shapes decisions.

Behavioral Economics16:44
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Pamela Meyer

How to Spot a Liar

Deception detection expert shares patterns to identify dishonesty and improve judgment.

Critical Thinking18:50
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David Eagleman

Can We Create New Senses for Humans?

Neuroscientist explores perception, reality, and how our brains construct decision-making frameworks.

Cognitive Science19:55
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Dan Gilbert

The Psychology of Your Future Self

How we underestimate change and make poor long-term decisions.

Cognitive Biases6:49
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Robert Waldinger

What Makes a Good Life?

Harvard Study reveals how relationships affect decision-making and well-being.

Decision Making12:46
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Shawn Achor

The Happy Secret to Better Work

How positive psychology affects productivity and decision quality.

Behavioral Psychology12:20
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Lisa Feldman Barrett

You Aren't at the Mercy of Your Emotions

Neuroscientist explains how we construct emotions and can improve emotional intelligence.

Cognitive Science17:35
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Emily Balcetis

Why Some People Find Exercise Harder Than Others

How perception shapes reality and affects our decisions and behaviors.

Cognitive Biases13:03
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Celeste Headlee

10 Ways to Have a Better Conversation

Communication expert shares strategies for active listening and clearer thinking.

Critical Thinking11:44

Inspirational Talks: Curated talks from leaders and thinkers. Perfect for motivation, personal growth, and expanding your perspective. Audio from official TED YouTube (Creative Commons).