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\"TED<\/a><\/p>\n

Some TED talks are given by world-famous presenters at the renowned annual conferences, while others are saved for smaller locales. The one thing they have in common: they\u2019re thought-provoking and informative, helping to open minds and hearts around the world. If you have loads of extra time on your hands, you should watch them all (you\u2019ll learn so much!) \u2013 but for anyone with just a few (maybe under 18) minutes to spare, here are 10 TED Talks that will immediately change how you see the world. Enjoy!<\/p>\n

Mike Rowe: Learning from Dirty Jobs<\/strong><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.ted.com\/talks\/mike_rowe_celebrates_dirty_jobs<\/a><\/p>\n

Mike Rowe, the host of \u201cDirty Jobs,\u201d tells some compelling (and horrifying) real-life job stories. Listen for his insights and observations about the nature of hard work, and how it\u2019s been unjustifiably degraded in society today.<\/p>\n

Jill Bolte Taylor: My Stroke of Insight<\/strong><\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.ted.com\/talks\/jill_bolte_taylor_s_powerful_stroke_of_insight<\/a><\/p>\n

Jill Bolte Taylor got a research opportunity few brain scientists would wish for: She had a massive stroke, and watched as her brain functions \u2014 motion, speech, self-awareness \u2014 shut down one by one. An astonishing story.<\/p>\n

Aimee Mullins:<\/strong>\u00a0My 12 pairs of legs<\/strong><\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.ted.com\/talks\/aimee_mullins_prosthetic_aesthetics<\/a><\/p>\n

Athlete, actor and activist Aimee Mullins talks about her prosthetic legs \u2014 she\u2019s got a dozen amazing pairs \u2014 and the superpowers they grant her: speed, beauty, an extra 6 inches of height \u2026 Quite simply, she redefines what the body can be.<\/p>\n

Shane Koyczan: For the bullied\u2026and beautiful<\/strong><\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.ted.com\/talks\/shane_koyczan_to_this_day_for_the_bullied_and_beautiful<\/a><\/p>\n

By turn hilarious and haunting, poet Shane Koyczan puts his finger on the pulse of what it\u2019s like to be young and \u2026 different. \u201cTo This Day,\u201d his spoken-word poem about bullying, captivated millions as a viral video (created, crowd-source style, by 80 animators). Here, he gives a glorious, live reprise with backstory and violin accompaniment by Hannah Epperson.<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Elizabeth Gilbert: Your elusive creative genius<\/strong><\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.ted.com\/talks\/elizabeth_gilbert_on_genius<\/a><\/p>\n

Elizabeth Gilbert muses on the impossible things we expect from artists and geniuses \u2014 and shares the radical idea that, instead of the rare person \u201cbeing\u201d a genius, all of us \u201chave\u201d a genius. It\u2019s a funny, personal and surprisingly moving talk.<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Cameron Russell: Looks aren\u2019t everything. Believe me, I\u2019m a model.<\/strong><\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.ted.com\/talks\/cameron_russell_looks_aren_t_everything_believe_me_i_m_a_model<\/a><\/p>\n

Cameron Russell admits she won \u201ca genetic lottery\u201d: she\u2019s tall, pretty and an underwear model. But don\u2019t judge her by her looks. In this fearless talk, she takes a wry look at the industry that had her looking highly seductive at barely 16 years old.<\/p>\n

Majora Carter: Greening the ghetto<\/strong><\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.ted.com\/talks\/majora_carter_s_tale_of_urban_renewal<\/a><\/p>\n

In an emotionally charged talk, MacArthur-winning activist Majora Carter details her fight for environmental justice in the South Bronx \u2014 and shows how minority neighborhoods suffer most from flawed urban policy.<\/p>\n

Hyeonseo Lee: My escape from North Korea<\/strong><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.ted.com\/talks\/hyeonseo_lee_my_escape_from_north_korea<\/a><\/p>\n

As a child growing up in North Korea, Hyeonseo Lee thought her country was \u201cthe best on the planet.\u201d It wasn\u2019t until the famine of the 90s that she began to wonder. She escaped the country at 14, to begin a life in hiding, as a refugee in China. Hers is a harrowing, personal tale of survival and hope \u2014 and a powerful reminder of those who face constant danger, even when the border is far behind.<\/p>\n

Benjamin Zander: The transformative power of classical music<\/strong><\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.ted.com\/talks\/benjamin_zander_on_music_and_passion<\/a><\/p>\n

Benjamin Zander has two infectious passions: classical music, and helping us all realize our untapped love for it \u2014 and by extension, our untapped love for all new possibilities, new experiences, new connections.<\/p>\n

Amy Cuddy: Your Body Language Shapes Who You Are<\/strong><\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.ted.com\/talks\/amy_cuddy_your_body_language_shapes_who_you_are<\/a><\/p>\n

Body language affects how others see us, but it may also change how we see ourselves. Social psychologist Amy Cuddy shows how \u201cpower posing\u201d \u2014 standing in a posture of confidence, even when we don\u2019t feel confident \u2014 can affect testosterone and cortisol levels in the brain, and might even have an impact on our chances for success.<\/p>\n

Which one of these powerful talks is first on your listening list?<\/p>\n

**All TED talk summaries taken from ted.com<\/p>\n

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  Some TED talks are given by world-famous presenters at the renowned annual conferences, while others are saved for smaller locales. The one thing they have in common: they\u2019re thought-provoking and informative, helping to open minds and hearts around the world. If you have loads of extra time on your hands, you should watch them…<\/p>\n

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