How to read the genome and build a human being, By Riccardo Sabatini | TED Talk Recommendation

Grab a cup of java and wiggle around until you get comfortable – this talk by Riccardo Sabatini is captivating.  Turn the volume up.  Don’t miss a word.  About half way through his talk I found myself with laser focus attention on the screen.

A quick synopsis of his TED talk… Secrets, disease and beauty are all written in the human genome, the complete set of genetic instructions needed to build a human being.

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Your words may predict your future mental health, by Mariano Sigman | TED Talk Recommendation

Admittedly, having focused on communication in Undergrad, I found this talk more interesting than the average Joe.  Mariano Sigman blends the science and universe if you will, to set us down the path to understand his idea.  The data and research, ah!

A quick synopsis of his TED talk… Can the way you speak and write today predict your future mental state, even the onset of psychosis?

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MARGARET GOULD STEWART: TED TALK ABOUT THE DESIGN PROCESS FOR A GLOBAL WEBSITE

During one my usual geek moments, I was lucky to come across a TED talk by the Director of Product Design for Facebook, Margaret Gould Stewart.  A user experience expert in her own right, Stewart has worked for tech-mega companies such as Google, YouTube, and the now – Facebook.  Her high-ranking position coupled with her humble and down-to-earth personality are not only refreshing, but captivating to watch.

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