Discussion 2
Topic A: Zachary R. Wood: Why it's worth listening to people you disagree with. TED2018
I have learned that listening to other people is helpful since it presents different viewpoints on various matters. By being attentive to people that you disagree with, a person learns about new aspects which can be helpful in becoming more knowledgeable. I will apply the knowledge I have acquired to cultivate the intelligence in listening to all people despite our social affiliations. Moreover, I will pay essential attention to their communication as it can be helpful to me in many occasions.
Topic B: Peter Doolittle: How your "working memory" makes sense of the world. TED2013
Through the video, I have learned that working memory plays an integral in daily activities by guiding simple decisions. However, I have learned that the working memory is not long term and is often overwritten by following activities in the individuals. I have also learned that it is easy to confuse the aspect of working memory and multitasking as both require attention and consistency. In my practice, I will apply the knowledge to ensure that my activities abide by the recommendations by the author. I will process information immediately and repeatedly to reduce cases of forgetting the same in the future. I will also think elaboratively and illusively in context to the presented information and questions asked. I will also be organized on how I process information and ways I can use the data to make decisions.
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Discussion 3
Topic A: Dan Ariely: Are we in control of our own decisions? EG 2008
Dan Ariely discusses the concepts of cognitive limitation, especially on the concepts of guiding our own decision. I have learned that various factors in the visual setup play a role in guiding my decision and choices. However, their absence in the setup can limit my ability and thus inhibit proper decision making. I will apply the knowledge I have learned to be more consistent with my understanding and reasoning on different perspectives. I will try to understand cognitive aspects in ensuring my own decisions are not much affected by other conditions.
Topic B: Emily Balcetis: Why some people find exercise harder than others. TEDxNewYork 2014
The social psychologist states that perception is a subjective experience and the general perception about an activity interferes with the overall decision made by the individuals. I have learned that viewing an exercise as being a hard task is an effect of the general perception that clouds the judgment. However, if I view the same task in a positive manner, I will find it to be a more comfortable aspect and will thus be motivated to be involved. The learned aspects will help me in deciding about various aspects of life depending on my perception about them.
Discussion 4
Task A: Dan Gilbert: The psychology of your future self. TED2014
The author claims about the future of self as a practical aspect that affects people in their earlier days than in their younger ones. He presents an example that indicates changes people experience as life progresses, which is continuous and is affected by many factors. I learned to ask myself whether the decision I am making will have any effect on my life in any issue. I have also learned that change occurs at any point in time, and despite the age of a person, it is possible to change various aspects, lifestyles, behavior, and activities for the better at any point.
Task B: Julian Baggini: Is there a real you? TEDxYouth@ Manchester2011
The author presents a number of challenging situations that help to critique individual behaviors and how circumstances around us affect our reasoning and decision making. I have learned that being the real me requires a lot of achievement on my personal interests rather than what other people think about me. I will use the knowledge gained to guide my social affiliations while improving my daily encounters with varying persons in my neighborhood. I will also utilize the knowledge gained from the talk to enhance my understanding of emotions and other aspects that can interfere with decision making and other activities in my life.
Discussion 5
Task A: Kelly McGonigal: How to make stress your friend. TEDGlobal 2013
The author argue that stress is bad and can increase the risk of people dying, and especially those who think that stress can actually kill you. I have learned that the perspective in which I take stress to be can determine if stress is a bad thing or a friendlier aspect in my life. I will apply the knowledge I have gained to restructure my thought process and consider stress as a positive aspect to motivate me in becoming better at everything I do.
Task B: Joshua Walters: On being just crazy enough. Full Spectrum Auditions 2011
The author presents an exciting talk about behavior and psychological perspectives. I have learned about the various psychological aspects that can affect behavior and cognitive development in individuals. I have also learned about mental illness as being a challenging issue for many people. I will use the knowledge to ensure that I focus more on my behavior based on phycological aspects to guide my daily activities.
Discussion 6
Task A: Sangu Delle: There's no shame in taking care of your mental health. TEDLagos Ideas Search 2017
I have learned that people tend to find mental health talks are stigmatized aspects, and the people find the issue to be challenging to discuss with any profession, especially in the mental health field. It is clear from the video that the mental health of the people is affected because it is difficult for them to express their issues on mental health. I will ensure to understand my mental health and take the case to the mental health psychologist that can help me to cope with normal stress in life such that I can be able to make positive contributions to the community.
Task B: Anindya Kundu: The boost students need to overcome obstacles. TED Residency 2017
I have learned that students face myriad issues in the course of their education. Based on the author’s description, it is clear that students decide to persevere through their challenges by focusing on their goals, but it is not the only aspect to be successful. I will use this information to adjust my comprehension of various education and life challenges to become successful in my endeavors. Moreover, I will consider various aspects affecting my perspectives and the capacity to overcome the challenges I face in the process of becoming successful.
