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Talks of our Time

Talks of our Time

By: Alex Merry
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 From Winston Churchill's 'Blood, Toil, Tears and Sweat' to Steve Jobs' 'How to Live Before you Die', history has proven time and time again that great speeches change lives. In this series, Alex Merry asks some of today's tech titans, scientists, Olympians and comedians to share five talks that have inspired them on their journeys to creating change. Produced by Benedict Holzmann.2022 Alex Merry Social Sciences
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  • #09 Dave Chawner | Stand-up comic | Can Comedy Change Perceptions of Mental Health?

    #09 Dave Chawner | Stand-up comic | Can Comedy Change Perceptions of Mental Health?
    Oct 29 2018
    For our final episode of the season we're joined by the comedian Dave Chawner, who opens up on his battle with anorexia and discusses the unique position of comedy in tackling mental health issues. You can find all of Dave's selections on the links below:

    Steve Jobs - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UF8uR6Z6KLc
    Simon Amstell - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sf_1jw1AVsE
    Louie Schwartzberg - https://www.ted.com/talks/louie_schwartzberg_nature_beauty_gratitude
    Stewart Lee - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IrXVaytvJtQ
    Everybody's Free To Wear Sunscreen - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kWTubXkLAOk
    Dave's own talk - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lqbL-UhhyPk

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    46 mins
  • #08 Dominic Traynor | Founder of A Tale Unfolds | How to Inspire the Next Generation of School Kids

    #08 Dominic Traynor | Founder of A Tale Unfolds | How to Inspire the Next Generation of School Kids
    Oct 21 2018

    Educational reformer Dominic Traynor lays out his blueprint for the social, political and educational changes this country needs, and discusses why young people need to change the way they view success.

    You can find all of Dominic's talks on the links below:

    Ken Robinson - https://www.ted.com/talks/ken_robinson_how_to_escape_education_s_death_valley
    Eric Thomas - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lsSC2vx7zFQ
    Kevin Kelly - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wlg3808gDic
    Alain de Botton - https://www.ted.com/talks/alain_de_botton_a_kinder_gentler_philosophy_of_success
    Laine Beachley - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CKVSjIIt8t0
    Dom's own talk - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DbturwB_vLo

    For an enhanced podcast experience download the Entale app: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/entale-the-visual-podcast-app/id1321535463?mt=8

    And for more of the best talks be sure to subscribe to TED Talks Daily: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/ted-talks-daily/id160904630?mt=2

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    45 mins
  • #07 Alessandra Sollberger | CEO of Evermore | Shooting for the Moon: Blockchain, Stoicism and the Future of Bio-Hacking

    #07 Alessandra Sollberger | CEO of Evermore | Shooting for the Moon: Blockchain, Stoicism and the Future of Bio-Hacking
    Oct 15 2018

    Bitcoin investor and biotech enthusiast Alessandra Sollberger shares the five talks that exemplify her approach to being a young entrepreneur.

    You can find all of Alessandra's talks on the links below:

    Steve Jobs - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UF8uR6Z6KLc
    JFK - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ouRbkBAOGEw
    Giuseppe Garibaldi - http://www.oxfordreference.com/view/10.1093/acref/9780191826719.001.0001/q-oro-ed4-00004728?result=1468&rskey=JyyPuK
    Martin Luther King - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vP4iY1TtS3s
    Marcus Aurelius - https://howtobeastoic.wordpress.com/2017/03/21/the-discourses-of-marcus-aurelius/
    JFK - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TuW4oGKzVKc
    Alessandra's own talk - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vX35inH4AYg

    For an enhanced podcast experience download the Entale app: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/entale-the-visual-podcast-app/id1321535463?mt=8

    And for more of the best talks be sure to subscribe to TED Talks Daily: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/ted-talks-daily/id160904630?mt=2

    Join the #TooT community for bonus content: https://www.facebook.com/groups/861211404268730/
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    44 mins
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