Some of my favorite TED talks —03 August 2014

TED is on its usual summer holiday. So instead of getting my regular daily dose, it’s a good time to discover great past talks, for example this playlist of the 20 most popular talks of all time.

And if that’s not enough, here’s a bunch of my favorite TED talks, not too old, not too new:

• The investment logic for sustainability

  Companies that place high value on environmental, social and governance concerns are already very successful. It makes sense to prefer investing in such companies.

• Demo: A needle-free vaccine patch that’s safer and way cheaper

  Vaccination by needles is old-fashioned and dangerous. But there’s a better way.

• As work gets more complex, 6 rules to simplify

  6 simple rules to get your employees engaged.

• The magic of Fibonacci numbers

  Fibonacci numbers are awesome, they are everywhere, and they can be presented in a funny way.

• How to make stress your friend

  Apparently stress only kills you if you think it does. But you can turn the table around!

  And since stress is such an important issue in our world today, I would recommend to read another, comprehensive and up to date article: The Ultimate Guide To Stress Management

• The game that can give you 10 extra years of life

  A moving talk, that might help you live longer, if you could just follow a few really simple steps every day.

• The art of misdirection

  Watch the greatest pickpocket in the world in action.

• Anatomy of a New Yorker cartoon

  Funny cartoons from the New Yorker, presented by the funny guy in charge of selecting them.

• The polyphonic me

  Funny British dude making groovy tunes.