Every year, TED, an innovation conference that addresses the topics of technology, entertainment and design, takes place in Monterey, California. Renowned personalities such as Steve Jobs, Bill Clinton and many others gave lectures there. These generated so much interest that the best talks can be found as videos on the TED website.
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Are you a fan of TED Talks but don't feel like watching the often long videos in full? How good that getAbstract exists! We have put together the best talks for you, which you can get as a summary.
1. Summary: Robert Waldinger on “What Makes a Good Life?”
The Harvard Medical School psychiatry professor announces the results of a study that examined the question “What makes a good life?” Learn how the study was conducted and what three important revelations that make up a happy, healthy life were discovered in this summary .
2. Summary: Antonio Guterres on “Refugees Have the Right to Be Protected”
It couldn't be more topical: UN High Commissioner Guterres speaks in detail about the issue of refugees. If you have read this summary , you will know what triggered the refugee crisis of 2015, how Europe is dealing with it or mishandling it and what can be done internationally.
3. Summary: Glenn Greenwald on “Why Privacy Matters”
In this article, Pulitzer Prize winner Glenn Greenwald addresses the topic of privacy and its importance. Particular emphasis is placed on why privacy means freedom and must be protected. An important topic for everyone, so grab the summary .
4. Summary: Edward Snowden on “Here's How We Take Back the Internet”
In this TED talk, the most famous whistleblower explains why he made the secret NSA documents publicly available to the world, how his actions sparked a global discussion about privacy rights and national security, and why he advocates a "Magna Carta for the Internet" pleads. The summary is here .
5. Summary: Andrew Solomon on “How the Worst Moments in Our Life Make Us Who We Are”
Pulitzer Prize winner Solomon discusses how pain and adversity can make us a stronger person. He reports on his personal experiences and how bad experiences can be put to good use. This really applies to everyone, so read the summary .
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