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Watch a free, live session of TED Today Devoted to Story

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Great opportunity later today to watch a live TED Talk devoted to powerful personal stories.... "On Tuesday, March 17, you’re invited to watch a full, unedited session of TED2015 for free — and join the world to hear the TED Prize wish given live online. "Follow this link at 5pm PST on Tuesday, March 17, to watch a 90-minute TED2015 session live. "The Session 5 program is full of powerful personal stories — including the story of two Texans that calls into question what it means to be … Continue reading

Why Inspiring Stories Make Us React: The Neuroscience of Narrative by Paul J. Zak, Ph.D.

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"The man behind the discovery of the behavioral effect of a neurochemical in the brain called oxytocin wondered if the molecule might motivate people to engage in cooperative behaviors. In a series of tests using videos, his lab discovered that compelling narratives cause oxytocin release and have the power to affect our attitudes, beliefs, and behaviours." Read the full story.... Continue reading

What the desert taught me about crafting a life of purpose | Martin Cadée | TEDxBarcelonaED

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In this authentic, eloquent, humble, inspiring and courageous 13-minute TED Talk, New Story Summiteer, Martin Cadée, tells his personal story of walking out of the status quo of his life, seeking for new answers: "What is my role in this world facing so many challenges?" and "How do we best help young people find theirs?" Martin shares how his own quest was brought to a turning point by engaging in wilderness-based rites of passage work - processes used by many cultures throughout history to … Watch video

How “story” is the most effective way to change hearts and minds by Dustin Lance Black

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The brave and beautiful personal story of love and acceptance, and the preservation of diversity, by Oscar-winning screenwriter, Dustin Lance Black, writer of "Milk" and "J Edgar" and co-founder of the American Foundation for Equal Rights (AFER) which was pivotal in the abolition of Proposition 8 in California. Dustin was awarded the Honorary Life Membership of UCD Law Society at University College Dublin in recognition of his storytelling achievements and his inspiring campaigning for all … Watch video

The Power of Story by Elizabeth Svoboda

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"For thousands of years stories we've heard have altered our thinking and how we engage with the world. Recently research has shed light on how this transformation takes place from inside. Using modern technology like functional MRI (fMRI) scanning, scientists are examining what effect powerful narratives have on our brains and how a story-inspired perspective might result in behavioural change..." Read the full story by science writer Elizabeth Svoboda.... Continue reading

Arianna Huffington: ‘If we in the media only show the dark side, we’re failing at our jobs’

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"Lots of media coverage focuses on what’s broken. Arianna Huffington wants to change that. Last week, she announced a new global initiative aimed at shifting the media’s focus from what’s broken to what’s working. "As part of the initiative, the Huffington Post is partnering USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism to help train student journalists to “paint the full picture of the human story.” "Restorative Narratives, and stories that focus on what’s working, offer up an … Continue reading

The stories we choose to live: Michael Margolis at TEDxFurmanU

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How do you take anything that might be new or different, something that might challenge the status quo, something that might be disruptive to people's beliefs and the way they see the world, and translate it into cultural acceptance? Find out in this TED Talk by Michael Margolis, author of 'Believe Me: a Storytelling Manifesto for Change-Makers and Innovators'. Watch video

How trust can be a practical tool for positive change by Jini Reddy

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"Being able to trust can create a powerful foundation for reframing how we see the world and taking more purposeful actions in our lives," discovers Jini Reddy at the Findhorn New Story Summit. The New Story Summit: Inspiring Pathways for our Planetary Future took place at the Findhorn Foundation and Community 27 September to 3 October, 2014. Continue reading

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