After watching this, your brain will not be the same | Lara Boyd | TEDxVancouver

In a classic research-based TEDx Talk, Dr. Lara Boyd describes how neuroplasticity gives you the power to shape the brain you want. Recorded at TEDxVancouver at Rogers Arena on November 14, 2015.
KZbin Tags: brain science, brain, stroke, neuroplasticity, science, motor learning, identity, TED, TEDxVancouver, TEDxVancouver 2015, Vancouver, TEDx, Rogers Arena, Vancouver speakers, Vancouver conference, ideas worth spreading, great idea,
Our knowledge of the brain is evolving at a breathtaking pace, and Dr. Lara Boyd is positioned at the cutting edge of these discoveries. In 2006, she was recruited by the University of British Columbia to become the Canada Research Chair in Neurobiology and Motor Learning. Since that time she has established the Brain Behaviour Lab, recruited and trained over 40 graduate students, published more than 80 papers and been awarded over $5 million in funding.
Dr. Boyd’s efforts are leading to the development of novel, and more effective, therapeutics for individuals with brain damage, but they are also shedding light on broader applications. By learning new concepts, taking advantage of opportunities, and participating in new activities, you are physically changing who you are, and opening up a world of endless possibility.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at ted.com/tedx

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OpenAirAdventure "The brain is the most important organ in the body... according to the brain."

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Shackles exactly. Brain is so complicated and powerful, said brain

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I already knew that, said the brain

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the brain named the brain

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Roses are red, lemons are sour, open my legs and give me an hour

[@OpenAirAdventure]

I once ate a peach for two hours

[@pythonprojects3788]

*science: everybody learns differently. *education system: imma ignore that.

[@Aphrodite10]

Lol,good one

[@user-ve2hj9nr4d]

As a korean student, i could highly appreciate your comment.

[@user-ve2hj9nr4d]

@DamedaneThx for your support sincerely. But i am a 'south' korean and it's a first world country though... Anyway i finna study abroad and immigrate to canada this september... This country got lotta money and good infrastructure but education system is freakin crazy than any other country in the world no cap. I had slept only 4 ours a day in my middle school days for real.

[@ljprep6250]

Correction: *State indoctrination centers:

[@garthparish2600]

Valid statistics...statistics during Covid...hmmmmmmmmmm?

[@iamphoenix5376]

I loved her last sentence “go out and build the brain you want.”

[@garrett3848]

I was bothered by her first sentence “why does some of us learn faster than others” that’s bad grammar so I don’t trust her

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Its thé most important truth

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Yes I confirm

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Spoiler Alert! 🤣

[@shiny2423]

I am 70 and during COVID decided to brush up on my German, having lived there for five years in the 80's. After a year I have added French, Italian and Latin. I study at least an hour a day. I can actually feel my brain structure changing.

[@jenmdawg]

Wow! This is so inspiring. I also used Covid to get better and it’s nice to be on this side of it stronger and smarter even though older.

[@siddm9633]

Your comment is so inspiring. Thank you.

[@dennisrobinson8008]

There was a guy aggressively learning Spanish and used 8 to 10 hrs a day and in 60 days was a fluent speaker. So I'm a fan of 2 to 4 hrs if itll be a commitment.

[@shiny2423]

@@dennisrobinson8008 WOW That is amazing! I have too many other things to do to spend that much time but kudos to him!

[@dennisrobinson8008]

@@shiny2423 yep its all about time and quality work.

[@s.m.riadchowdhury1131]

"Everything you do, everything you encounter and everything you experience is changing your brain." I love these lines.

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Experience of changing

[@faulerhund2725]

I experiment and feel this change in my brain always if a girl rejects me 😁

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So our brains are constantly changing?

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Yes 😁

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[@mindfulhousehold]

Nothing is more effective than practice, you have to do the work. What a wonderful lesson!

[@markecheverria1531]

great summary for a 14 minute talk! :)

[@inspirationalmadness9986]

You can receive many advices from your close people, but you achieve your dream by yourself, let's fighting and try hard !!!

[@orangewarm1]

You didnt know that?

[@neilmoody5284]

...and the work is never done

[@cherylcaardillo1702]

It seems to me EVERYTHING is about doing the work

[@mfaani]

I think the most important note was “The Primary driver of change in your brain is your behavior, so there’s no neuroplasticity drug that you can take. Nothing is more effective than practice at helping you learn. Bottom line is that you have to do the work. Increased struggle if you will, during practice, actually leads to both more learning and greater structural change in the brain”

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Impressive note taking you got going here.. cuz I second your motion.. that's the bottom line..👍

[@jjsunshine]

9:10 to hear it again!

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There are natural substances that increase brain neuroplasticity :)

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[@prodigion1]

Learning about the brain is just a brain trying to understand itself.

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Beyond science talks

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Words of wisdom , my man.😂

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A very complicated piece of kit

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🤣

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It’s not 😂 funny

[@jleefert0630]

“When you leave today, go out and build the brain you want” - Manifestation really does wonder to our performance.

[@mordecaiben-gurion1199]

"Long-term memory takes time." That's all I needed to hear. Thank you.

[@LeoCoot]

After watching literally anything your brain is not the same ...

[@hwah8065]

After reading this comment my brain is not the same.

[@ashleyphilip194]

Its true after reading your comment about the original comment my brain is literally not the same.

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our brains have turned to cat video mush

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My brain is just like the Burmoda triangle where information goes but never found again😂

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At least you found this vid to help you.

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[@iannegb]

Notes: Long-term learning is from increased struggle of practices. The more you struggle in learning, the more it creates long-term effect. What you do everyday shapes your brain so if to learn something, practice it everyday with so much effort. Also if you want to be better, make sure you do and surround yourself only with what's healthy for your self.

[@KeyEpic]

If you are listening to this during quarantine you are officially a legend

[@Sierra000]

Lol well thanks I try 🤣

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I think you should review the meaning of legend

[@arvindcv7943]

Thank you very much Dr. Laura. Appreciate your work. Thanks for sharing. I hope this reaches out to more Rehabilitation centers around the world.

[@arvindcv7943]

@Nekes12 ooh. Do you have the primary camera opened? What she shared is highly important for rehabilitation centers. Try visiting one before you type fancy words in a public window kid.

[@shriswamiramanand]

So main point: 1. Practice - hard work works 2. Everyone learns differently That is why we need personalised education!

[@sumtingwong66]

That is why universities should be opensourced and there should be no restrictions on study flexibility.

[@ID1visor]

Or age grouping and splitting the progression of the subject per grade. Just imagine, you come to school, and the teacher knows how you learn and you have no limitation how much you can learn or in what time simply because you like the subject so much. I hated that personally, I was like "yay, finally something that peaks my interest" and the teacher goes "Next year". Fuck off, that's just backwards, just like the education system.

[@kenmarriott5772]

People like Steve Jobs, Bill Gates, etc.dropped out of college not because they didn't believe in education but it was too slow for them and not focused on what answers they wanted. Formal education can only be a starting point for life long learners.

[@kenmarriott5772]

Higher education on the Internet, I believe, will be a disruptive technology for the traditional universities. Imagine going to lectures given by the best professors in the world and only costing $100 per semester.

[@sumtingwong66]

Now a days a student in Africa can surf MIT lectures on KZbin. Isn't it amazing? I believe within next decade or so, bulk universities will be inside the Internet.

[@lewisdrystone3144]

As someone who has suffered from 4 strokes in the past, I can relate to everything Lara Boyd explains when she talks about the difficultly some people have when learning a new skill. I can also relate to the idea that medicine has not reached a point where it is helping stroke patients with what they really require for rehabilitation, and further help with their individual futures. My strokes disabled motor functions on one side of my body, caused a speech impediment and left me half-blind. All this is physical, yet behind all these see-able problems lingers the mental chaos that accompanies stokes, like learning new skills and dealing with the frustration of watching many others solve and master equal skills far easier. I hope for the sake of future generations, and even those who struggle today, that something simple - like this talk - can motivate those (stroke patient or not) to focus clearer and adjust their strategies for learning new or old skills.

[@mamo987]

[@isabelle123_7]

Wow, one thing you can be proud of is how well spoken you are when you put your thougths on paper. I wish id have the ease to express myself but i dont, and you know what? Ive never had a stroke. I am happy youve overcame that the best you could. You have kept the best peaces of yourself clearly ❤️

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❤

[@kayodeayodele8835]

You're a warrior. Stay well, friend.

[@cheyenne7724]

You are very articulate in your writing. You my friend have something to offer this world you may just not know it yet!

[@kevinsworld5088]

I am 70, and had a severe stroke at age 64. Took me 2 years of being in different hospitals, for both treatment, and therapy, to get to living in my own place independently. Any group living is a horror, but my tenacity, and belief in God, led me to resolve to recover my independence. Friends and family will help in the short term, but time quickly comes to discard them, and their negativity. God Bless!

[@SCPGuy-ct8yj]

I hope you’re doing well mate.

[@kevinsworld5088]

@@SCPGuy-ct8yj Thank you! God Bless you!

[@bigyanpatel7049]

Lemme Summaries this:- "Everything you do, everything you encounter and everything you experience is changing your brain." Mic Drop!🎤

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@@winterbear7503 Armys here :)

[@mjjjj379]

So learn and practice base on what you want your brain to be or what you want to be as an individual.

[@guscfer157]

I've learned more from this comment than I did from this entire video, smh.

[@eaglenebula2172]

Thanks you saved me 14 mins of pointless blabla 😂

[@krithikaramakrishnan5595]

To whoever reading this, I pray for your health, wealth, happiness, strength and peace of mind. Have a wonderful day:)

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You too

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To people offering snake oil remedies (such as 'prayer' when gods are a physical impossibility as far as we know), I feel sorry for you. Might I take this opportunity to remind people it was the RICH who created religions to exploit the poor, NOT the other way round. Make something of your life. You only get this one shot. Seize the day. Reject religion.

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Krithika Ramakrishnan and wish you learn to pursue it

[@manuelolaf772]

Great video but please make more of ones to enlighten people. I stumbled upon someone complaining in your comment section about loosing job and seeking for help. Having multiple income sources is very crucial to financial growth.

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I realized the benefits of investing. My source of income had previously been my job. But I lost my job when the pandemic started and I had to live with the little I had in my savings which really affected my plans.

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This is exactly what I'm talking about. For the past four years, my income has never been dependent on any firm or work place, because I chose to invest and the more money I get the more I seek for new investment opportunities.

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[@khushbooprasad6519]

Basically, keep learning, keep growing. What you want to learn, inculcate it into your behaviour, and your brain will build pathways in thag direction. (Happened to me) For those of us who have developed negative thought patterns, and don't know how to feel positive about some traits of ours, try neutral thoughts instead. If your first thought is negative (in whatever context you want to change), try to make sure your second or third or any response that you manage is positive, or at the very least, neutral. And don't try to rationalise wrong things. Like a friend of mine is always like, 'but why would I care?' they say that but they constantly keep worrying about whatever they think is their unpleasant trait. Don't just outwardly act like your good. Think you're good and the right kind of person you need to be. Keep learning and don't let the voices of your inner critics hold you back.

[@sunnaminna8466]

My father had a stroke years ago due to alcohol he has given up on himself from learning the ability of walking and talking. It's hard at times but over the years I've been aiding him with almost everything. I just wish he can refine his will power and try to learn. It has been 11 years he had a stroke at 30 y old , please care for your body and brain. If you have kids please change your life for them. I've been taking care of him since 11. I'm now 22 and it has completely changed my aspect of life from other kids in their 20s. Live long and prosper guys☺️

[@donloyal]

You are a good person, man. Hope he gets better and hope you have a great life ahead.

[@lovingenergy630]

thank you for sharing this here...I'm sure caring for your father has matured you and given you such empathy, I'm a mother and I'm addicted to cigarettes (gross I know) well anyways, this video helps me to think I can quit easier and faster...I've done it before so I know it can be done. I want to be healthy for my son ! I hope your father gets well.

[@sunnaminna8466]

+sholanda Williams thank you for your lovely comment and hey I understand your addiction to cigarettes. How do I understand? Because I use to be hooked on cigarettes since i was 15 I have tried nicotine patches and it just doubled my addiction crave. I'm 22 now and Tobacco free. No one will ever understand your addiction unless they go through it. It takes a hold of you and makes you think that you need it while you never notice that it's controlling you. When I turned 21i told myself I need to stop this. First step I tried is to smoke less , well that didn't work. , second step nicotine patches , well that didn't work. Third step ,I took a step backwards I told my self if someone gave me a candy bar and told me to eat it with no label on it and no nutrition label on it would I eat it? Hell no it could kill me right? Soo I took a different approach.. ya ya we all know it causes cancer.. but we hear that soo much that it just doesn't affect us..

[@sunnaminna8466]

+sholanda Williams my suggestion is educate yourself on what nicotine does to your body and mind. I spent countless time on the internet reading and watching videos about how nicotine affects your body and mind, and after 3 months I quit COLD TURKEY I never looked back on cigarettes again the day before I quit I smoked about a pack , and then that night I watched more videos and the next morning I never looked at them again , get a gym membership, run a mile sweat it out. If I can do it soo can you hun , good love and may god be with you.❤️

[@sunnaminna8466]

+Sachin Pillay thank you for the kind words

[@alexs6016]

“When you leave today, go out and build the brain you want” Manifest and PRACTICE the positive things that will give a healthy long term life for your brain. This really changed my perspective moving forward. I’m so glad I came across this!

[@imperfect_kay]

What's the exact meaning of manifest.please elaborate

[@bobobrien8968]

@@imperfect_kay Bring into existence. For example. From imagining something to drawing it to you by making, purchasing, or causing it to exist through combining visualization with belief that it already exists, perhaps meditating and using positive affirmations. Different people believe in different ways of manifesting. We can perhaps manifest better health by living a life of giving and being positive. .

[@stephenmichael3211]

@@imperfect_kay simple, chose the right question. For example, instead of asking your self "can I do it?", you better ask youself "how to do it?".. Can i do it? If your answer is YES, you will do it but if your answer is NO, you will leave it. But if your question is "how to do it?, automatically your brain will work regardless of either you were able to do it or not. Every morning, try to ask this question "what should I do today?" Automatically, your brain will work and exercising its motor skills. Instead of asking yourself, "what should I learn today?" Why not asking yourself "what should I improved today?".. What should I learn today? Question will force your brain to think that it is a new skills and it will automatically be catagorised as a temporary memory. High probably you will forget about it later. But if you ask you self "what should I improved today?" It will force your brain to put it at the long memory because it is not new, you were just improving something (it change the brain structure faster.). Socrates says, questions everthing. I said, question everything but chosing the right question is even important. Note: this is based on my observation between people who have positive minds and negative minds around me. You may agree or you may disagree.

[@jrod238]

@@bobobrien8968 great definition

[@HerbalND]

@@stephenmichael3211 very helpful. Thank you!

[@Henlee-ks6if]

This video will change my life. I believed that my brain couldn't be changed because I'm not a teenager. but you got me. and I'll do my best to live today and change my behavior for learning.

[@ruthballiew9573]

I was so amazed by this particular TED talk. I suffered a massive stroke at the age of 30. Thankfully, it was a year later when my doctor told me I should have died or been severely limited. I came home from the hospital and couldn't read. I took my son's books and read them. I journaled every task I did at work. And 23 years later, if you didn't know me then, you would never know I had a stroke.

[@ravindrabanchhod1579]

When will ted himself show up to the talk?

[@jacksongoerges9422]

WE WANT TED! WE WANT TED! WE WANT TED!

[@jlo1846]

oh so TED is a person?

[@jacksongoerges9422]

@@jlo1846 yeah and there are a lot of rumors going around that the day that he presents something really incredible is going to happen

[@joyalsaju8878]

@@jacksongoerges9422 really?!

[@joyalsaju8878]

@@jlo1846 i was wondering the same thing

[@shirriggings427]

The brain is so complex it doesn't understand itself, think bout that.

[@arachniidsGriip]

to be fair, my liver doesn't understand itself either

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TED talks: the only videos where clickbait titles don't disappoint

[@Mike-tw4jf]

Life is so complex we don’t understand it.

[@wilfredv1930]

Thats a whole abstraction

[@good_abdool]

😂😂😂

[@dedlee434]

“Build the brain you want” I don’t know about you guys but that might be the most inspiring thing I’ve ever heard.

[@onur8742]

even though 7 years have passed since this ted talk, it is still thought-provoking and inspiring.

[@orangewarm1]

How is it thought provoking?

[@Saaad2]

@@orangewarm1 you didn't get this talk. LOL!

[@ming9638]

Brief: Three levels of changes in neuroplasticity for learning: * chemical changes for short-term memory, * structure changes for long-term memory, * functional changes for shifting brain areas. The most interesting ideas are that: * our brain will be shaped structurally and functionally by our behavior! * difficulty during practicing lead to more changes in the brain (more efficient?) Everyone is his own designer for his brain and be aware of our daily habit! Hope you learn new skills more effictively.

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Thanks

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Ming

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Ming

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Thank you!

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Nice

[@LuizGustavo-kk9wh]

I starded watching Tedx's videos to improve my linstening but I've been learning a lot of precious informations so far! 😍 Thanks!

[@jorgerodriguezcastillo3887]

+1

[@fjorgenews]

Good, it's means you're correct. Language is knowledge so, the better way to learning language.

[@maddgy9573]

same here.

[@dedychandra8299]

So did i

[@KhumarGurbanova]

And now how is your listening? After 5month, and how you improve your listening?

[@adunn9498]

She is one smart lady very informative. Keep active as you age, swim work out, learn new things, take classes, etc that is what I do and will keep doing. Lara is awesome.

[@timetech-ndt]

Everything you do, everything you encounter and everything you experience is changing your brain.

[@srod8004]

The point is you have the power to CHANGE your brain through behavioral habit. This is huge because it was always believed after you become an adult you were stuck with what you have. This means that a 65 year old truck driver could become a world class violinist IF he puts in the time for behavioral habit. If you can't see the value in that message then, well, enjoy a dull life.

[@michielderuyter5669]

True as I learned my 6th foreign language well into my 50's.

[@angelshadow8596]

MIchiel deRuyter Congratulations.

[@Jackknifegyp]

No sir. A 65 truck driver will never become a world class violinist, even if he has the remaining decades left to form a habit. He might be able to play rudimentary scales, notes and other beginners tunes, but NEVER will he be even on the same planet as a World Class violinist. How did you ever come up with such outrageously wrong opinions. Change of brain is fractional at best the older you get. In a lifetime of diligent application you might get a 5% increase in mental horsepower. But, the brain does like the New new thing. So exposing oneself to the news, periodically, like a new language, is possible. Playing the violin or any musical instrument at world class levels is more akin to your basic ability in higher and higher mathematics, not just memory. We won't even go into the level of intelligence a world class violinist needs to have compared to a truck driver with average intelligence.

[@gcfoodandculture]

Congratulations

[@shelo348]

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[@resphantom]

If you want to learn something faster, grow an intrest to it. Some people learn faster, because they are interested on the subject that they are learning. Understanding knowledge, is power

[@lizeth987]

Da Jew it's kind a truth Its more like and exercise a routine of trying to understand and like young people don't give up with technology don't give up until you understand something then if you do exercise, eat well and drink proteins shakes you will have a more stronger brain I feel more intelligent I reorganize my ideas better I'm more secure and it's all about trying and work out your brain always learning something new

[@resphantom]

***** XD You will never catch me alive!

[@Christina-ih3wi]

lol power is a curious thing. i like Varys better.

[@wizzledon9092]

America greatest enemy

[@iandouglas6856]

Omg. Having just watched this. I am so impressed by your statements. The research and inspiration of every time you do something you learn a new skill. Having had a stoke at 50 and having worked in healthcare for most of my life. I practiced what you talked about. Life long learning. Changing the brain to learn new skills to support long term memories. I’m grateful to have watched this. Even such a long time after. This confirms my goal for changing my brain chemistry . Along with great support for stroke patients. It’s such a long term recovery which you are left to recover by yourself. I recall being told that I could not come to rehab anymore. Such a difficult situation for me. But I’m still here 13 years later. Driving change for myself doing the work. Thanks for the journey. Keep doing what matters.

[@mrp8811]

each brain is unique and needs a unique key to kickstart its full protentional

[@explorer4662]

"Genius is not about genetics, genius is about practice." Robin Sharma

[@allanthree1354]

U so right

[@Shivramsharan]

Absolutely right

[@mikeluton4702]

Maybe🤔🤔

[@hurray4han]

Nah I reckon true genius isn’t something you can just practice to achieve

[@tadicahya6439]

Say that to William James sidis

[@prash175]

I am going to save your 15 minutes. Please save your time. " Practice makes you perfect". 😁

[@asthapandey6215]

But its good to hear the lady😊

[@stevepowell2895]

I had a stroke sept10th n my left side does work I wonder if I will ever get better.i can't walk n no use of my leftarm

[@luisdaniel1820]

ASTHA PANDEY vytuiii to pick

[@tanujsharma5865]

i wish i would have seen your comment earlier

[@dollypopdj]

@@tanujsharma5865 me too haha

[@PfropfNo1]

I recently came up with an idea//theory what I think is often missed and what influences how quickly you can pick up a new skill: What you already know. When two people starting from zero learning... whatever, lets say snowboarding, then they dont really start from 0. Both learned two walk and balance standing at age of 2, which is an essential requirement for snowboarding. But since then "snowboard preparation" can vary. Maybe one generally played more outside, running around, balancing on things, riding bike etc.. Just riding the bike subconsciously may train them to get a feeling for moving objects/moving themselves. How you have to lean to the side when taking a curve. Obviously that doesn't mean, that the cyclist can pick up snowboarding right away, he will still have to practice a lot. But I can imagine that the person that usually plays music and watches TV has more trouble. Maybe some kids who played a lot of puzzle learned patience and determination and those who played a lot of memory learned to memorize things and set a path to keep memorizing other things and keep improving in memorizing. Every new skill we learn is actually a combination of thousands of "basic" skills (like walking, standing, memorizing...) and this might be more obvious when a cyclists starts to ride a motor bike but I think being good at many seemingly unrelated skills might have a similar effect than being good in a few similar skills when learning something new. And because we often dont understand how existing skills help to learn new skills, it seems like some people just learn fast and better, when in fact they just might have advantages from other skills.

[@stephanipeloquin4631]

This is an excellent theory ♥️💐

[@JonathanGeorgeVillarreal]

It's fascinating to witness the impact of TEDx events on both local and global scales. The ripple effects of these gatherings extend far beyond their physical locations, reaching and inspiring countless individuals.

[@GoVocaloider]

Face it guys. The title is accurate. Your brain did change from watching this video - and you did learn something, however miniscule. The only thing the majority of you are disappointed about, is the fact that the video didn't 'wow' you in the process - probably because the majority of you are fortunate enough to be able to take information about learning for granted. Unlike people who have suffered from things like stroke. Personally, even though this video covered things I mostly already knew, it was a positive reaffirmation - like, "Keep practicing, and working smart. Difficult situations are not ones that we like, but the ones that provide the potential for the greatest learning."

[@voiceofreason1663]

“If you tell a big enough lie and tell it frequently enough, it will be believed.”

[@Shigellosis]

The cat of truth "you only use 10 percent of your brain"

[@angilamagar9682]

Thugzilla Actually u use all of your brain and what you are saying is a myth

[@dubunking2473]

Would it be like marketing budget. You know half of it is wasted, but you do not know which half.

[@voiceofreason1663]

oh shit wtf. this quote is from hitler you guys... why did you like it?

[@Shigellosis]

The cat of truth cuz it's fucking true

[@sjay3089]

I have made a list of negative thoughts that frequently occur in a diary (they are around My ex, childhood trauma, health anxiety, my pregnancy and so on). I have listed right next to the page in big bold letters my grandest vision for myself ie my goal. Each time one of those thoughts occur I ask myself what would I rather have? The “pleasure” of replaying this story that happened 20 years ago or my grand vision? I choose the grand vision each time and that’s how I’m teaching myself. I’m not perfect and also frequently forget to ask this question of myself, but I’m trying everyday. I’ll conquer.

[@Godlovesyou77777]

🦋My mother would read to me and my siblings before bed as a child. And I would fall asleep almost immediately. But somehow my subconscious remembered things she read! I love audio books because if I fall asleep I still learn it. But when I experienced trauma my brain changed in the way that I process things I hear or see.🦋

[@DarkMachineNation]

I literally said, "hey Google, play a really interesting podcast on KZbin." I was not at all disappointed. 🤔

[@QuestionEverythingButWHY]

"Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new." -- Albert Einstein

[@jim07834]

Einstein wrote bumper stickers? Who knew? I couldn’t find an original source for this quote, but I know he was much too smart to make absolute, all-encompassing declarative statements like this.

[@vromeropt]

Lara Boyd, thank you for this talk. As a PT of 30+ years, i agree every rehab is unique. Learning is the very best thing for keeping a person's mind able. As time has progressed for myself, i have decided to chage careers. Going back to school and earning another degree in another field has proven very exciting. Who knows in another 30 years maybe another at 91. May we all love the learning that can come with every day!

[@debblackmore7460]

Well done keep going doing amazing things stay strong stay positive stay safe I have hypoxia brain injury I died 26minutes spent weeks months in coma rehab hospital learning talk walk again been a recovery massive discovery never ever give up on yourself many will never yourselves keep going doing amazing things sending luck hugs love from headway Nottingham UK takecare everyone xx

[@sameerpradhan9361]

As an addict ted has helped much more than anything else , I was badly into wrong stuffs , dead - depressed but they way ted talks r I mean I just cannot express my gratitude in words . Thanks to the lord for internet for these ppl who share their beautiful work . It has helped me find my life and happiness back 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@tommywaltz400]

Sameer Pradhan a question, you think the high level of anxiety and depression that a lot of people say is for drug abuse or is fueled somehow , what are you normal thoughts after getting high repeatedly

[@sameerpradhan9361]

David Valdivieso Delgado at first getting high used to take away stress, like give a fake or temporary relief... But after repeated use it made me more depressed n then it made me more depressed about being dependent on drug

[@tommywaltz400]

Sameer Pradhan i get too concious while being high , i hate the feelibg happens with weed lsd and same drugs

[@tommywaltz400]

Sameer Pradhan of what you were addicted and how you handle the high

[@sameerpradhan9361]

David Valdivieso Delgado you aren't doing them anymore right? Started with alcohol n cigarette followed by weed n hash, n then I came along a lsd circle .... I didn't took heavy doses of lsd even little made me high, but was doing it every other day

[@keithmagee3229]

To save you 15 minutes of your time, practicing a skill will help you learn it. You're welcome.

[@marwanelsayed4834]

Keith Magee thanks

[@chriscalyx8725]

lol, good shot.

[@SR-em8wl]

lol, thank you! I was about to watch it inspite of my examination tomorrow, I'd better go and study

[@lllewelll]

Yes, true, but it really helps to have the science as to how powerful practice really is. Then people can pursue/motivate their children/students to pursue steadfast practice with confidence and unwavering commitment, even though results mightn't be immediately visible to any of these people.

[@mashiela7189]

Keith Magee 😂😂😂

[@lischa3573]

Shes speaking my language 😌 so good to hear it out loud coming from someone else. Not one cancer is the same for anyone. I tattoo a cancer research scientist , when I asked her about the possibilities of a “cure” for cancer in the near future, she described cancer to me as an “individuals internal perfect storm” , and that a general “cure” unfortunately isn’t possible, coz all diseases while they attack us in the same kind of way, they react differently with us individually… it’s why some people get amazing results like spontaneous healing and others do not have the same luck 😔 Why some people like my step grandfather is still alive & smoking in to his late 90s… & why others like my dad who was generally a pretty clean & healthy man all his life -never smoked a ciggies ever! - still died of brain cancer after diagnosis 4 years earlier… this was really wonderful to listen to. Thankyou 🙏

[@QuestionEverythingButWHY]

"None of us can know what we are capable of until we are tested." -- Elizabeth Blackwell

[@romino29]

Or: You never know how "STRONG" you are until being strong is the only choice you have

[@NadeemAhmed-nl3jd]

MORAL OF THE WHOLE TALK : Just practice, practice & Do the work!

[@lucretiaharris5069]

Nadeem Ahmed Amen

[@amitkdhamdhere1350]

Yes

[@heatherrideout]

Shopkins

[@R1996s]

Nadeem Ahmed saved me 14 minutes

[@jovetj]

The brain is like a muscle and must be exercised to grow.

[@saltanatissatayeva9437]

our brain is so flexible. we could change our brain through our behaviors, new habits , learning new things.

[@mervbalaban]

"Go out and build the brain you want."

[@alank4467]

She : Talking about brain Me : Admiring her biceps almost all the time.

[@thays7437]

Lmaooo I thought I was the only one

[@visheshreddy4293]

Lol 😅

[@someshkumar3082]

Same here guys

[@sheela5359]

Same here 😂

[@passportbro904]

Same

[@ishwindersingh2919]

Look, how much confidence she have In fromt of speaking 1000s of people

[@bestetass]

She worked that region up

[@carliejung8408]

So powerful!

[@genebohannon8820]

Zoloft

[@sarahhendrix5733]

Awesome speaker, and I with my play dough brain could understand.

[@iartymaleksandr3749]

She took benzodiazepines

[@rgarlinyc]

"...everything you do, everything you encounter, everything you experience - is changing your brain/ And that can be for better ... or worse." This really helps me, thank you Professor Boyd.

[@joannedavey3445]

Thank you Lara for your informative presentation. The brain amazes me, after many years of addictive behaviours some of which I still carry today, although I am now on a 10 week plan to quit nicotine and, God willing, that will finally render me drug free, I still suffer from crippling anxiety. Understanding my brain more and learning to put advice into practice helps me a lot and although I procrastinate and find it difficult to ask and answer questions I am learning to do things badly as I have a greater understanding that repetition is the key to unlocking my true potential, recovering who I really am. To do this I have a support network building who are like minded people with an understanding of my disabilities who I hope can help me to turn these into my greatest abilities. I am choosing to learn something new everyday.

[@estherkusi5498]

3a

[@artvaughan1]

Spoiler alert: To learn, practice. Everyone learns differently.

[@lohryder4276]

Thanks for the summary. I'll give this obvious video a miss in protest of the click bait headlines

[@Here_Today_]

I love the summed up version

[@dlynch8620]

Agree.

[@Freakhealer]

thats a new world knolege, in my opinion thats only true after the start up program that you got in child. even dificult and like she says it depends on what you will to do. we are all the same, only diferent choices, if you need something that you arent able (but possible) just make yourself able. and we can say this easily but in practice there are traumas and stuff that makes it harder to put on practice but not impossible. cheers

[@FootyMadeEasy]

Really appreciate this was definitely about to waste time on this one

[@iorioriorio]

Romans, chapter 12 tells how us how to change the brain: "be not conformed to this world but be transformed by the renewing of your mind"...that was written about 1950 years ago.

[@Chewy427]

That quote means nothing. It's so vague you can make it mean anything you like. Modern neuroscience can diagnose epilepsy with an electrode, what can anything from the bible do? Jack shit.

[@iorioriorio]

give it a try.....I think you'll be surprised...it means to not follow the world, but live a renewed life in God...that alone is enough to increase anyone's mentality.....science is only in the physical realm , b.t.w.

[@Chewy427]

oreokookie God doesn't exist bro

[@iorioriorio]

He doesn't exist in this world, the material world...he does exist though, only in the spiritual world...you don't believe He exists because you can't see him or feel him......but you can't see oxygen,and oxygen does exist.

[@Chewy427]

oreokookie You have 21 senses and countless ways to gather evidence through science and technology. Whatever makes you believe anything is a form of evidence, unless its god, in which case its just delusion and ignorance.

[@greggibson5575]

Recovering from 2 strokes I can tell my experience and that has been Will Power is the biggest contributor to recovery...

[@brettsprang7991]

The delivery of this speech was excellent, I felt engaged and awe struck at the same time.

[@2hoursofmeditation843]

“Every champion was once a contender that didn’t give up.” - Gabby Douglas

[@cxa011500]

Points: Neuroplasticity is supported by chemical, structural and functional changes. The primary driver for neuroplastic change in the brain is behavior. Nothing is more effective for changing the brain than practice. Patterns of neuroplasticity can vary dramatically from person to person. Neuroplastic change can be positive or negative. The brain is shaped by what we do and what we don't do.

[@sachinteotia7761]

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[@joeschmo5699]

Yeah, a lot of the comments seem to be a product of what hasn't been done.

[@balemualgetachew235]

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[@ssteg]

cxa011500 thank you so much

[@janelder4256]

cxa011500 éis eeee

[@ProdigiousEntertainment]

I appreciate the clarity. I live this process every day.... This is why I love Science. Just because we don't know the answer doesn't mean there isn't one. Great video.

[@supadhyay7614]

The way she talks, carries herself, it screams confidence and everything about her speech was so articulate and also I'm just looking at her biceps- I'm tryna be like herrrr

[@benpietrzak8791]

I agree my brain will never be the same again, I will now not fall for click bait

[@rockerchick4368]

BAJ , Trama

[@wanderingberries]

lol! :)

[@nikyabodigital]

It wasn't click bait. It's just that you are misleaded by the title.. xD..

[@globuspallidus2457]

“go out and build the brain you want... “ so inspiring ❤️

[@musiclolli7280]

Finally! A sensible person commented :D Yes, I totally agree! :)

[@sarayuteju2258]

I came out to have some tea😁😁

[@juliawan9169]

It's never too late to learn this important knowledge. It can let us understand more about the process of our brains. It can make us learn effectively and do better in our life. That's amazing.

[@jakobseberg9667]

What do i do im 21 years old xD

[@emilyberlinghoff]

I love that she says the most important effect on your brain is your behavior. And that means, “bad behavior”-too much screen time, TV, bad nutrition, a sedentary lifestyle-can change it too. It’s obvious, and yet I never thought about how I’m teaching my brain the wrong things…

[@klangkarussell4599]

This video is underrated. Take the time to watch it. 1. Increased struggle during practice leads to more learning. We are shaped by everything that we don't do. 2nd lesson: there is no recipe for learning. The shaping of our brain is so unique. Each individual requires their own intervention including treatment of stroke. The behaviors we employ every day are important so we need personalized learning. Each of us change our brain differently. Study how and what you learn best. Repeat those habits. Everything we are experiencing is changing our brain for better or for worse.

[@sarahfks]

Wait so should I study subjects that come easier to me or should I study subjects I'm worse at?

[@IdeaAgeConsulting]

Thanks for this contribution.

[@memegazer]

More like overrated. No break throughs here

[@sidolanters1394]

it's probably because of the cringey clickbaity title

[@sarangkim6373]

Before, your string of thoughts and actions would have been 'I need to do this' -> Not actually doing it -> 'I really need to do this' -> Feeling stronger resistance -> 'I need to do this no matter what' -> Feeling self-remorse But through relaxation, your action patterns will change as the following: 'I should do this' -> Not actually doing it -> Relaxation -> Feeling lower resistance In such a way, you break away from the pattern of increasing your level of resistance, and create an opportunity to at least begin the work you need to do. search youtube "paradox of I can do it"

[@yacoale8153]

I enjoy the talks but I hate the click bait titles

[@QuickTalks]

Yes! I thought the same thing, mate.

[@yacoale8153]

+QuickTalks id expect this title from a buzzfeed article, not TED

[@laraesque]

TED and TEDx hired some marketing & social media team to get clicks. It must be working, just like those intentionally badly written Nigerian Prince scams. But the content is usually pretty good and worth watching.

[@OnGodspath]

I know. This video did not do anything for me.

[@mrmich5375]

exactly what I was going to say!!

[@GodMoodAz49]

"Everything you do, everything you encounter and everything you experience is changing your brain"

[@itsianwood]

The way Dr. Boyd presents the information is perfect.

[@farrahzakir]

My mother had brain haemorrhage eight years ago and at that time she did lose her short term memory but with constant love, support, and encouragement of the family she not only survived, but has rebuilt her brain and now lives a happy and healthy life! This video was very interesting and thank you for recording it :)

[@shahidali341]

love u

[@ernakovacs5337]

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[@ernakovacs5337]

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[@ernakovacs5337]

Roy Caldwell

[@ericmol2614]

Hi Farrah.i love you but don't know you. I love u because you care for someone else. Here is some help for your mom ok, and others too: (I feel concern for those who have had head injuries) Your poor mom, on a positive note SHE WILL DO FINE. Here's how People can get back their memory. Many parts of the brain can CONNECT us with past memories. We may forget directly what color shirt someone was wearing at some time BUT may TRIGGER ause be

[@QuestionEverythingButWHY]

"Test scores and measures of achievement tell you where a student is, but they don’t tell you where a student could end up." --Carol Dweck, Mindset: The New Psychology of Success

[@jsilvadnb]

I suffered a TBI 2013, this is exactly what I've felt or tried tell my therapist for so long. I've gotten so much better from where I initially started . I'm in no way trying to disrespect the people that were recovering alongside of myself but I could see eventually there were people ahead of me and others I was more advanced than. I would on a daily basis fight with recovery while combating anger because I felt held back. What Lara explained about each person needing an individual way of help from a dr or therapist is so true. I agreed with everything she said. I've felt the good and bad personally from the prospective of doing the work to get better. Some days I could care less then on others after giving myself a talking to, I would get back in there and go at it again . I'm now attending community College to e eventually be a mental health therapist. This all coming from a person that was run over, 6 month coma , 6 strokes , internal injuries along with whatever life continues to throw at you. The clock doesn't stop just because I was injured. Thank you very much . Finally someone hit it on the head. Figuratively speaking. Lol

[@neerirussell3605]

Much blessings to you my comrade.. you are a good motivator and a true survivor.. ✌

[@rssramsoundsystem9831]

everything you do, everything you encounter and everythig you experience is changing our brain . I love this lines . Also , after watching this video, what I will say to Lara Boyd in her guest for understnding the brain and how dynamic that the brain is and rehabitating someones brain after stroke.

[@danielaochoa4556]

"Everything you do, everything you encounter, and everything you experience is changing your brain, and that can be for better or for worse...." WOW

[@taherimiller7521]

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[@thelasttimeitookashowerwas9108]

@@taherimiller7521 What the f**k??

[@blend9594]

Lmfao , I cant ......

[@aadilsuhail1562]

Takeaway: Your behavior is the most important thing that affects your brain so watch your behavior good as well as bad. Learning new things changes our brain but only when we keep repeating and doing it same goes with your habits and thoughts. So watch your bcoz you have the power to make it more strong or weak.

[@makaylakukutai5438]

You are correct in a stint Our thoughts effectively manipulate our behaviour to make us to ok with what we display now think about this Thoughts leads to your behaviour Enough thoughts form a trait in a being Be good or bad thoughts effectively change your behaviour That trait that has been used in every day extension it is what we call a personality Would you agree?

[@aadilsuhail1562]

@@makaylakukutai5438 yup👍

[@sc_fact_club7777]

Only getting knowledge not going to change you taking action is more important There are three types of people 1. Have knowledge but not talking actions 2. Taking actions for short time 3. Taking actions for large time eg for 1year continuously 3rd person more profitable from this video From 39millions

[@SylverUI]

I literally felt my brain inside my skull react after that ending speech. It's as if it agrees that we should build ourselves better too.

[@dlon8899]

"There's no point having a mind if you cannot change it" James O'brien LBC radio

[@bestetass]

So basically meditation and internal positive talk is magic

[@GoCanucks2011]

Everything you do - Everything you encounter - Everything you experience - ------- is changing your brain --------

[@user-wd7xc8yu6q]

This opens the door to us rewriting everything we think about ourselves and each other. Through change and practice.

[@jessicatrentwood832]

It's amazing how a 14 min talk has nothing substantial in it. I don't understand why people need to spend 14 mins on an idea that can be summarized in one sentence. "Your brain's elasticity and growth can be stimulated externally, but neuroplasticity is different for different people." That is basically all what she said. It's like the scientific community has a sickness of talking in circles so they appear more knowledgeable. Stop wasting our time and make your ideas efficient.

[@lepro0]

That was time saving. THanks

[@georgiebungle2252]

Thanks

[@therunetruekinght]

The thing is, speeches are different throughout regions. In Japan, for example, people go around and around the main point, until they reach the end. They flavor the entire topic then present the point masterly. In the U.S. and some other western states, people love to cut to the chase. It's only normal to feel like she dragged it on for a long while if you aren't from Japan, China, Mexico, etc. but to some other listeners, we enjoyed her speech.

[@miahky]

Jessica, you have revealed how you think/learn but to presume everyone should come to the same conclusion as you proves you learnt nothing really from this video at all.

[@alpberkman3634]

Well it's the common theme with tedx

[@Studypharmaa]

"Learning is a treasure that will follow its owner everywhere."

[@inimacam3945]

That is super .

[@sololife9403]

change, practice, take actions, adjust, ...

[@shubhamkeshriskk]

My research shown that - increased difficulty, increased struggle if you will, doing practice actually leads to both more learning and greater structural changes in your brain.

[@Corghy]

I mean, to be honest, your brain will not be the same after anything you do actually... so...

[@jasmletsplay]

thats what she meant...

[@stroof-is-tired]

I was your 69'th like :p

[@Corghy]

***** Buď to jsou pitomci, nebo to mysleli nějak jinak, jako že se nemůže změnit jinak, než buněčně, nebo tak nějak... Každopádně v mozku se dá změnit téměř cokoliv, ale myslím, že stářím se ta ohebnost dost zhoršuje.

[@Corghy]

***** Ano! Avšak často mozky starších lidí nefungují správně, přesně proto, jelikož se nevytváří moc nových spojů, jelikož svůj mozek dostatečně nezatěžují a nevyužívají. S určitou dávkou síly se dá z leváka udělat praváka a z někoho, kdo má děravou paměť, někoho, kdo si zapamatuje každé slovo, tyhle proměny však potřebuje značnou dávku času, trpělivosti, síly a motivace. Já osobně jsem zvědav, co dalšího přinese umělá inteligence do našeho porozumění procesů v mozku a přemýšlení.

[@obsidianwolf3756]

that's sort of this whole speech summarized

[@torbjornhornliden7652]

Conclusion: -Every brain is unique and requires its own personalized learning pattern. That insight unfortunately did not change my brain a lot.

[@briantollett6436]

not very insightful :/

[@razamirza8675]

Thank you for the summary.

[@redx90525]

You didn't notice, as you millions and millions of other things changed your brain too. It was too insignificant of an amount to get noticed.

[@wambuiiam]

Amid the Talk, I took one hour out to complete a project I had been postponing. That was powerful! "Go out there and create the brain you want! "

[@ridhaghinanurjanah1394]

After watching this I came to know how the human brain works. As we know the human brain has its own uniqueness. the learning that we do turns out to change our thinking is true. every time we do something the brain will work and translate what we will do so that there is a change in behavior and a change in our mindset towards something we will do. and it's also true that I agree that every person in learning is different, there are those who immediately understand and immediately master it and there are those who have to practice continuously to master it. like in the lecture class of my friends when learning mastery of the material there are those who immediately master it and even memorize it and some have to re-read to memorize and master it. Our thinking depends on how our brain works.

[@J2897Tutorials]

I used to think that straining my brain hard in discomfort, over a problem, was probably good - considering that the brain is a muscle. So I would strain my brain for long periods. I later realised that, while I'm feeling brain discomfort, I'm not actually learning nor figuring out anything at all. I decided that, when ever I find myself stuck in "brain strain mode" in the future, I would stop and take a break. I'd relax on the bed and let my mind go semi-unconscious, thinking of nothing. I found that when my brain relaxes, I seem to be able to think extremely clearly. Some of my best computer code has been contemplated when I've been borderline asleep; usually after a good night's sleep and just as I'm beginning to wake up in complete silence. I used to jump up out of bed ready to write it all down. But then, after waiting for the computer to boot, I would forget the solution and get back in bed. LOL. I now sleep with a code editor (Android app) right beside me. :)

[@J2897Tutorials]

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[@HitomiAyumu]

Thanks for your insight.

[@J2897Tutorials]

***** Tesla had a messed up sleeping pattern. He would have long bursts of creativity keeping him excessively awake. Exhausted, from his unintended sleep deprivation, he would then crash into long periods of deep sleep. He may have had more in common with the homeless people of today than with our wealthy.

[@J2897Tutorials]

***** It could be an interesting experiment... Put schizophrenics (notorious for erratic sleeping) in isolation with no medication, allowing them to sleep as randomly as they feel like, and let them just do whatever interests them.

[@J2897Tutorials]

***** Which interview did he claim that in?