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The most popular talks of 2016

Which TED Talks did you watch and share most in 2016? These talks about being a better listener, parent, person ... and, um, spam email recipient.

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Inside the mind of a master procrastinator
13:54

Tim Urban

Inside the mind of a master procrastinator

13 minutes 54 seconds
10 ways to have a better conversation
11:20

Celeste Headlee

10 ways to have a better conversation

11 minutes 20 seconds
A simple way to break a bad habit
09:14

Judson Brewer

A simple way to break a bad habit

9 minutes 14 seconds
The surprising habits of original thinkers
15:15

Adam Grant

The surprising habits of original thinkers

15 minutes 15 seconds
Can you really tell if a kid is lying?
13:26

Kang Lee

Can you really tell if a kid is lying?

13 minutes 26 seconds
Teach girls bravery, not perfection
12:29

Reshma Saujani

Teach girls bravery, not perfection

12 minutes 29 seconds
Who are you, really? The puzzle of personality
15:06

Brian Little

Who are you, really? The puzzle of personality

15 minutes 6 seconds
Why you think you're right -- even if you're wrong
11:27

Julia Galef

Why you think you're right -- even if you're wrong

11 minutes 27 seconds
My year of saying yes to everything
18:34

Shonda Rhimes

My year of saying yes to everything

18 minutes 34 seconds
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