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We need a spark plug. Something to ignite us when the body is willing, but the brain is not. Motivation has been discussed, debated, and pulled threadbare; but it hasn’t changed the fact that sometimes we have no control over it. 
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In this epic overview, Michael Tilson Thomas traces the development of classical music through the development of written notation, the record, and the re-mix. Via Sakis Koukouvis
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How do we consume data? At TED@SXSWi, technologist JP Rangaswami muses on our relationship to information, and offers a surprising and sharp insight: we treat it like food.
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Reuben Margolin is a kinetic sculptor, crafting beautiful pieces that move in the pattern of raindrops falling and waves combining. Take nine minutes and be mesmerized by his meditative art -- inspired in equal parts by math and nature. Via Sakis Koukouvis
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Petters' research is focused on the development of mathematical theory of gravitational lensing. He is the leading author of the book, /Singularity Theory and Gravitational Lensing/. Via Sakis Koukouvis
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Justin Mog's mission in life is to help people understand that sustainable solutions are not only fun and life-affirming, but they are all around us...we need only change the way we perceive and respond to the daily (and long-term) challenges of life. Via Sakis Koukouvis
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John Boswell, of the "Symphony of Science," came to TED2012 and made this remix of the speakers onstage (and on TED.com). To read more about every speaker in... Via Wildcat2030, Sakis Koukouvis
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Deb will share a unique analysis of altruistic behavior that encompasses two seemingly dissimilar examples: The Underground Railroad and the Wiki (crowd-sourced information) movement. Via Sakis Koukouvis
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What can mathematics say about history? According to TED Fellow Jean-Baptiste Michel, quite a lot. From changes to language to the deadliness of wars, he shows how digitized history is just starting to reveal deep underlying patterns. Via Sakis Koukouvis
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Dan Gilbert, author of Stumbling on Happiness, challenges the idea that we'll be miserable if we don't get what we want. Our "psychological immune system" lets us feel truly happy even when things don't go as planned. Via Sakis Koukouvis
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In this intimate talk filmed at TED's offices, energy theorist Amory Lovins lays out the steps we must take to end the world's dependence on oil (before we run out). Some changes are already happening -- like lighter-weight cars and smarter trucks -- but some require a bigger vision. Via Sakis Koukouvis
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Marco Tempest spins a beautiful story of what magic is, how it entertains us and how it highlights our humanity -- all while working extraordinary illusions with his hands and an augmented reality machine Via Sakis Koukouvis
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TED Talks Scott Rickard set out to engineer the ugliest possible piece of music, devoid of repetition, using a mathematical concept known as the Golomb ruler. At TEDxMIA, he shares the math behind musical beauty (and its opposite). Via Sakis Koukouvis
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