16 Oct 2016

Slowing Down - 16 October

From TED Radio Hour, 7:06 pm on 16 October 2016

Slowing Down

We're always asked to be faster and more precise. But what can we learn from slowing down — even procrastinating? This hour, TED speakers explore why taking it slow is crucial...for all of us.

Thomas Hellum: Why Would Millions Tune Into 'Slow TV'?
Adam Grant: Can Slowing Down Help You Be More Creative?
Tim Urban: What Happens In The Brain Of An Extreme Procrastinator?
Andy Puddicombe: When Was The Last Time You Did Absolutely Nothing?
Lakshmi Pratury: What Can We Gain By Writing A Letter By Hand?
Gabriel Barcia-Colombo: Can Slow-Moving Art Disrupt Our Hectic Routines?

From NPR’s  TED Radio Hour
 

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