The end of globalization (and the beginning of something new) | Mike O'Sullivan
TED 出品。> "Globalization is on its deathbed," says economist Mike O'Sullivan. The question now is: What's next? Tracing the historical successes and failures of globalization, O'Sullivan forecasts a new world order where countries come together over shared values rather than geography. Learn how big regional powers like the United States and China will be driven by distinct ways of governing trade, technology and people -- while smaller nations will forge new alliances to solve problems.
The dirty secret of capitalism -- and a new way forward | Nick Hanauer
TED 出品。> Rising inequality and growing political instability are the direct result of decades of bad economic theory, says entrepreneur Nick Hanauer. In a visionary talk, he dismantles the mantra that "greed is good" -- an idea he describes as not only morally corrosive, but also scientifically wrong -- and lays out a new theory of economics powered by reciprocity and cooperation.
非常刷新认知的一个演讲,批判了 neoliberalism,并给出了一种新经济的形态的介绍——一种已经在世界范围内的经济学者间形成的新的经济学理论,尚未具名,也还没有专门教材。五条关于这种新经济的 rule of thumb:
First is that successful economies are not jungles, they're gardens, which is to say that markets, like gardens, must be tended.
Inclusion creates economic growth. The economy is people. Including more people in more ways is what causes economic growth in market economies.
The purpose of corporation is not merely to enrich shareholders, but to improve the welfare of all stakeholders.
Greed is not good. Being rapacious doesn't make you a capitalist, it makes you a sociopath.
Unlike the laws of physics, the laws of economics are a choice. The western has adopted neoliberalism as unchangeable natural law, but in facts it is just social norms and constructed narrative, if we want to have the new economy, we can choose to have it.
What really matters at the end of life | BJ Miller
TED 出品。> At the end of our lives, what do we most wish for? For many, it’s simply comfort, respect, love. BJ Miller is a palliative care physician who thinks deeply about how to create a dignified, graceful end of life for his patients. Take the time to savor this moving talk, which asks big questions about how we think on death and honor life.
Why you should define your fears instead of your goals | Tim Ferriss
TED 出品。> The hard choices -- what we most fear doing, asking, saying -- are very often exactly what we need to do. How can we overcome self-paralysis and take action? Tim Ferriss encourages us to fully envision and write down our fears in detail, in a simple but powerful exercise he calls "fear-setting." Learn more about how this practice can help you thrive in high-stress environments and separate what you can control from what you cannot.
practical wisdom: the ability to navigate complex situations in a logical, informed, and calm manner;
temperance: the exercise of self-restraint and moderation in all aspects of life;
justice: treating others with fairness even when they have done wrong;
courage: not just in extraordinary circumstances, but facing daily challenges with clarity and integrity.
How to practice effectively...for just about anything - Annie Bosler and Don Greene
TED-Ed 出品。> Mastering any physical skill takes practice. Practice is the repetition of an action with the goal of improvement, and it helps us perform with more ease, speed, and confidence. But what does practice actually do to make us better at things? Annie Bosler and Don Greene explain how practice affects the inner workings of our brains.