The last TED Talk Lunch happened on Thursday, May 18, 2017. I wasn’t there, but I understand that our die-hard crew watched the videos that I’ve listed below. I will watch them on my own, of course, but it’s just not the same as sharing the first-time view with the crew.
We haven’t had a TTL in a while. Between the busy-ness of work life, balancing home and family life, and pursuing my personal interests, it’s too bad that something like our little lunches gets dropped in the chaos. I’ve done it before too, I’m sorry to say. So I’m grateful when someone asks “Are you going to have more TED lunches?” – both because it’s nice to hear that someone misses them, and for the gentle reminder to schedule it!
Check out the page TED Talk Lunch Schedule for what’s planned next.
For those of us who missed it, on the playlist for May was:
Paul Nicklen: Animal tales from icy wonderlands (17:55)
Diving under the Antarctic ice to get close to the much-feared leopard seal, photographer Paul Nicklen found an extraordinary new friend. Share his hilarious, passionate stories of the polar wonderlands, illustrated by glorious images of the animals who live on and under the ice.
Lisa Genova: What you can do to prevent Alzheimer’s (13:56)
Alzheimer’s doesn’t have to be your brain’s destiny, says neuroscientist and author of “Still Alice,” Lisa Genova. She shares the latest science investigating the disease — and some promising research on what each of us can do to build an Alzheimer’s-resistant brain.
Greg Gage: How to control someone else’s arm with your brain (5:52)
Greg Gage is on a mission to make brain science accessible to all. In this fun, kind of creepy demo, the neuroscientist and TED Senior Fellow uses a simple, inexpensive DIY kit to take away the free will of an audience member. It’s not a parlor trick; it actually works. You have to see it to believe it.