Debbie Millman: How symbols and brands shape our humanity | TED

[@ApplicoInc]

Fascinating take at 9:47 looking at the evolution of human behavior around brands/symbols and going a level deeper than the typical narrative we've all endlessly heard about advertising and corporations. "The condition of branding has always reflected the condition of our culture" 🤔 🙏. Great talk! 💯

[@schwimdandy3820]

This video was the first time I've ever seen the hat.

[@biukooo]

reverse mandela effect lol

[@warriorprincessharmony]

I've watched this today, so I've just heard of it now.

[@ApoorvaBhoge]

Swastika is A major Civilizational Hindu Symbol which is actually "OM" symbol drawn in all Four Directions. OM is referenced to name of The Eternal Ubiquitous Power which is known as "Eshwar"(Eshwar is not the same as in other beliefs like 'God' or 'Allah' which is manifested as if "someONE" sitting in sky who will forgive). . Swastika comes from Sanskrit word Swasti meaning source of All Happiness and Prosperity. And source of happiness and solution of all problems in Life comes from Knowledge. And knowledge comes by Discarding Superstitions, myths and pseudo knowledge. . With Knowledge, you won't have any "Dosha", if there is no Dosha, you won't have "Pravritti", if there is no Pravritti, there is no "Dukha" and if there is no Dukha, you'll have "Moksh"(lookup these terms) There is such deep meaning imbibed in that symbol which is 1000's of years old and all it took was a dictator less than 70 years ago to change its meaning and perception.

[@annefranciselizabeth3840]

Fascinating; the problem is that Hinduism is all made-up human philosophy. Just as the caste system was made up and became an albatross to millions of people. The good thing about Christianity is that it claims to be based on a historical fact - the Resurrection. So it can be proved or disproved.

[@deepashasharma9264]

@@annefranciselizabeth3840 Well, funny thing but whatever facts that have been written in the Hindu scriptures (thousands of years ago I might add) such as scientific facts are being proved by scientists from Britain, America etc were declared by those very 'made up human philosophy '. As for the caste system it had nothing to do with separating people, at the beginning it was a way of expressing from where god created different jobs that people CHOSE according to their interests. But sadly people changed the rules for their own benefit. We might not be perfect but neither are you. For more information visit: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rp2ldnirjq6Krbs Anne it was a pleasure chatting with you.

[@annefranciselizabeth3840]

@@deepashasharma9264 There is a reason MODERN science originated from "Britain, America etc" (essentially Christiendom). There is also a reason MODERN democracy and HUMAN RIGHTS have a Christian foundation. There is a reason we agree that we are now in 2020 (Anno Domini). There is a reason we are having this communication in English. There is a reason it took contact with the Christiendom for India to overcome its initertia and finally abolish not only the caste system but the 500 odd potentates who were essentially enemies of progress. At the core of the reason for all the above (and much more) is the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. We are not perfect, but He is.

[@deepashasharma9264]

@@annefranciselizabeth3840 Maybe the reason we are having this conversation in English is becasue of the British Raj (Rule), where did the Holy Christian beliefs go then? (I'm genuinely curious) Whether science is "MODERN" or not Hindu scriptures had already declared what "MODERN science" is saying today. This so-called "MODERN science" has said that the 'Gayatri Mantra' is a very positive mantra and each word has a specific wave length which has a positive affect on the brain. If you don't believe me then check out this video where a lady who had studied in the UK explains why the Gayatri mantra is beneficial in "MODERN science" terms: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qoOWhJqCotyshtU. Even in medical fields 'newly founded' medication was already invented by the Hindus the shape and form may have changed but essentially the actual idea is from the Hindus. For example, turmeric powder is now just coming in the form of compressed tablets in a bottle saying "well being benefits" on the bottle when we just mixed the powder in milk and drank it. Hindu scriptures have talked about 'Karma' which the Western world is believing today. Ooh what about the time when Christians assaulted the Jews, threatening them to change their religion or die? There is nothing wrong with being Christian (or following any religion for that matter) Just don't assault other's beliefs and we're good. If you would like to know more about Hinduism the please read the Gita which is also translated into English. Thank you for taking the time to read this. :)

[@annefranciselizabeth3840]

@@hanwenhengliu3776 Have you bothered to read the life of the Greek "gods"? No system of humane ethics can be based on Greek RELIGION. The Greeks were described in Acts 17 as "seeking the unknown God". Sometimes they got it right (and Christian evangelists including St Paul incorporated their teachings); when they got it wrong Christian ethics CORRECTED them. The ancient Greeks eventually embraced Christianity as a nation . Good for them. You should do the same.

[@mustafakayikci6748]

..beautiful preparation and even ideal presentation of that..i appreciate your contribution ma'am..

[@cjoyceheart]

Thank you. I have a background studying World religion and an aspiring Designer. And I love this...Thank you for sharing the connection.

[@OValger]

An interesting and valuable talk, if a little bit hard to listen (too much emphasis literally in every sentence). However, I'm afraid as majority of American-born speakers, this speaker again uses "universally recognized" instead of "recognized in the US and Europe". Unfortunately, the majority of the world population has never heard of the hat at all.

[@alexanderslowinski2054]

Rightly so! Hope they never do!

[@warriorprincessharmony]

To some of these people the world means Europe and North America. The rest of us live on a different planet altogether.

[@maplemaple1439]

In general this presentation was a bit too euro/US centric

[@syedejabali5767]

i like the way the branding was described from big bang to present. really love it

[@chechoandchecho0]

Inspiring talk. 100% admiration for Debbie Millman

[@Fogaata]

Didn't expect such an angle of delivery on a political message.

[@cjoyceheart]

12:03 "Our greatest innovations are the creation of brands that can make a difference in our lives, and reflect the kind of world that we want to live in."

[@prashantrawat9024]

I listened to this talk in Ted Talks Daily Podcast earlier. This is a great one. So informative. And Debbie Millman elaborated it in a great way

[@shajiabbas5342]

How clear and good English she has!

[@Cesar.ssantos]

Isn't she American?

[@NipapornP]

Wouldn't one expect this from a native?

[@cream8119]

at 4:22 why is there the symbol of veg and non veg with indian ON IT ?

[@MyTube4Utoo]

"Signs and symbols rule the world, not words nor laws." - Confucius We see *much* occult symbolism in the logos of big corporations, and on one national flag, that I won't mention. People go through life mostly oblivious to everything around them, even the evil symbolism.

[@maximilianschwenck]

Thank you!

[@softrav]

i don’t think i’ve ever been early on a ted talk

[@manangandhi4049]

Never heard about the pink hats!

[@PowerfulU]

This is so interesting. I enjoyed this talk.

[@Wonderfeel__]

Excellent! Thanks! 😊

[@gchalke8681]

Very good presentation for my essay . Very helpful

[@luisfernandocuestasanchez4343]

What a great lecture ¡

[@HoduAphrodite]

Problem is when corporations come to brands done by people and they make a whole system to gain money from it without caring about the context. Because money is power, unfortunately

[@VickyHantari]

A great talk which discussing a shift of branding in the era of capitalism

[@chaeju106]

So to sum up branding has became not only a tool for capitalism but is the profound manifestation of the human spirit, it showed how the internet could provide and amplify messages and how the people could use their democratic power efficiently. Brands are being pushed up by people for the sole purpose of changing the world and making it a better place

[@tashashaback]

editing is really great

[@BATMAN777888]

Wow, who knew (not me😀) This is a fabulous video I love learning. Thank you for sharing 👍

[@Kobiejohnson12]

I learned more from this video than I expected lmao

[@ayamahmoud1139]

well, I am a muslim one and i declare that what u called Hand of Fatima does NOt represent anything in ISLAM.

[@mathieup.corbeil894]

I know nothing about islam, yet the fact that I knew this hand is representative of something.

[@ayamahmoud1139]

@@mathieup.corbeil894 the best way to know trusted information about Islam is to read the Holy book( Qura'n)

[@rehamshouman8402]

Same note here I know nothing about it And it it is not part of Islam some poeple use it to keep bad things aways but these acts dont not belong to Quran and Islam

[@azlifmohamed8804]

Anyone anyone know any design work she has done?

[@drawkcab]

pepsi, dunkin donuts, starbucks, hershey's and more

[@herdiyantomirror8410]

what a great presentation. From A to Z in why and purposes...Its help me a lot to spread the kindness of brand and branding. Brand meaning nowadays comes to be more purity. Thank you Debbie M

[@paok4966]

Good video👍

[@hananabilah2290]

Great talk

[@6lbs._onion]

The hat looks adorable, honestly

[@sahil-06-11]

We didn't constructed Hinduism 😒 Also, daoism and confusianism are more of philosophies and less of religions

[@ronelmy4081]

Just like the horoscopes my friend wrote for a national newspaper. He said,...'just make it up,..they are stupid enough to believe anything".

[@ronelmy4081]

@Rebecca Leeman Out of the mouth of 2 or 3 witnesses let everything be established. "Eye witness". You voting for Bernie? LOL

[@ronelmy4081]

@Rebecca Leeman The dead sea scrolls were written by sand? LOL That's ok,...I'm not trying to change your thinking like you are mine. Your words only confirm what I know. You are a liberal,....who tries to blame others for their vices. Who has accepted a propaganda? hahaha Please take your own thoughts to your grave. I'm good with that.

[@user-rz3kx3es6s]

She’s a really good speaker but I almost learned nothing from watching this video

[@danieloneill9560]

The power of symbols. And how their meanings can change.

[@thiagobnla]

perfect speech

[@clementeernestodemartino]

TOOOOOP !!!!

[@vivekrai4579]

Seems like Professor Robert Langdon got his match. ✌️

[@basitmalik1239]

Brands are not the word we want to live in.✌✌

[@magnum6648]

woow. didn't see that coming

[@marzbar5941]

Awesome!!

[@elenawilliams8058]

I have a series of books by Rudyard Kipling dating from the early 1900's and they have the swastika on their spine, used in its original sanskrit meaning.. .. unfortunately due to more modern connotations they live wayyy down my bookcase away from accidental viewing

[@warriorprincessharmony]

Think it's time to change that?

[@prawncrisp5951]

Oof yeah, I can imagine! Definitely not editions you’d want people inadvertently stumbling on while casually browsing your shelves…

[@rickharold7884]

Interesting! Thx

[@rehamshouman8402]

Your voice 💙

[@sunilkhadse2781]

Fantastic

[@l.a.q.hanley5852]

I made a comment on another video and then I wasn’t allowed to watch this video… pourquoi mon ami? Mes mots😮

[@kevinbrock7293]

This woman made this crap up. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Debbie_Millman

[@mwf181]

Please add indonesia cc

[@mop_or]

awsome!nike is cool logo

[@neilpatton7174]

Symbols are echos of the divine.

[@ericsilberstein667]

I thought we devolved since standing on two. Seems like it.

[@nagatokaneki1]

Good ideas

[@chuckkady7282]

Chuck Schumer is getting in the news right or wrong. Stop giving the SOB the time of day. What is happening to Fox Sensational News? Have They joined the Left????? /// Please report what Lou Dobs is reporting, What Tom Fitton is reporting, what the John Birch Society is reporting. Who in the deep state after 3 years is indicted? /// Please tell us who's running against the Deep State House & Senate? Pres. Trump is giving us 150% "BUT" our POTUS needs the Congress, House and Senate with a Speaker of and for we the people.

[@FredoCorleone]

Good and bad are relative

[@gabrielbrina]

OMGGGGG I LOVE DEBBIE MILLMAN

[@vihangathathsara1073]

This whole earth may be a brand of some alien civilisation 👍😅

[@livecontent6153]

Wow I’ve been saying this for a long time! I knew I was onto something but know this. you sheep will deny it because it’s scary!❌🚫💯

[@avedic]

The moment......that _anyone_ uses the word "sheep" and/or "sheeple" is the moment I immediately consider that person an idiot. Seriously....even if I agree with _everything_ someone says, the moment they use that terminology.....they lose the argument. And if you _don't understand WHY that is the case_ then there is literally nothing I can say to you that you will comprehend. Use that absurd term at your own peril....and to the peril of your own arguments. Really think about this....

[@livecontent6153]

avedic i am a sheep

[@livecontent6153]

Sheep sheep sheep

[@livecontent6153]

Sheep sheep sheep

[@cizzfizz2754]

@@avedic If you look around and see how people are herded and directed into any direction desired by the manipulation and influence you'd perhaps see why the term sheep is so appropriate for the similarities in behavior and vulnerability of being exploited.

[@NightcorEDM]

Some audiences left?

[@afifm7397]

Toilet maybe😅

[@JMVExplained]

Video: 14 mins Upload: 7 mins ago Why are there already likes and dislikes???

[@477-l8h]

they can control the time

[@wanderinguser7665]

@@477-l8h "They", ha ha. It's always "them", isn't it?

[@NipapornP]

@@wanderinguser7665 Obviously not everybody is a native English on this world, and honestly, I learned it the same way. But if it's a joke, it would be quite interesting where it came from.

[@alexanderslowinski2054]

Funny that no one here notices how passive aggressive, political and manipulative this ''woman'' is. Terrible..and scary at the same time! :-///

[@GraV21]

Competitive labor? Did you mean cooperative labor?

[@illum36963]

🖤

[@efthymiosthanasoulis1995]

Well up to 2011 point it was good but after the political message trying to make lost whatever monentum it had.

[@Milaniabernardes]

How can a human being not believe in God

[@NipapornP]

Quite easy, just don't believe in fairy tales, invisible friends, or false propositions without prove. They lead to misleading conclusions.

[@likeabridgeovertroubledwater]

Pretty obvious, however someone did need to put it to words

[@johngifford7725]

Prove any of what you've said here lady. Prove it. Show me proof. You'd be amazed at how much of this is your belief.

[@danieloneill9560]

Symbols for religions were like tribal symbols. Symbology has been evolving for thousands of years. What proof do you want?

[@NipapornP]

@@danieloneill9560 Any! As anybody can pretend, that this symbol stands for... whatever one prefers For me, the "niki swosh" stands for "dish cleaning don check mark".

[@danieloneill9560]

@@NipapornP Symbols are fluid over time.

[@elizgiiiiin]

Крутой видос для пар

[@bws7532]

Symbolism will be their downfall.

[@ghostfox13]

No, the ideas will be the undoing. The symbols will stand and its fate will be up to interpetation.

[@bintangsena2249]

jungian symbolism?

[@valeryasteel4167]

It's called "Hamsa" in Judaism as well.......

[@sympatyk8906]

👍

[@rakeshchandra9273]

UA fans😁

[@JWFdocumentaries]

"I am a false prophet. God is a superstition." -Eli, There Will Be Blood

[@jared_r]

“If I say I am an oil man, you will agree.” - Daniel Plainview

[@manangandhi4049]

Good to know, it all started in 2011! Shame on you past generations!

[@a9-x_youtuber165]

GenZ for Life! ✊🤣

[@jeremyeaton5820]

These are some big words for some ignorant myths

[@rusc9275]

Cool

[@j4yson662]

Ha the big bang. ;)

[@drawkcab]

경기여고, 보고있나

[@shwg]

اعجبني بشدة

[@mbison7combo]

Big Bang 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@motherlove7907]

God. Not big bang.

[@NipapornP]

You mean gang bang, right?

[@kittyrules]

Man this talk really made me want a coke

[@daddyleon]

I guess all I have to say is: "Just do it!"

[@PuffingOnClouds]

Nah Pepsi

[@kevinbrock7293]

They are illuminati

[@ayanmodak17]

🤟🔥

[@carlalbaladejo4807]

I just don't understand how all this beautiful life came together randomly in a big bang. . I'm saying it's Jesus Christ. Believe me or not. It's up to you. I know the truth.

[@wanderinguser7665]

So some carpenter's father created the universe & then sacrificed his son to himself in an attempt to make up for his bad decision making? Um, I'm going to go ahead & be content with admitting we don't know everything & understand that the only way we can put the pieces together & solve the puzzle is through rigorous application of logic, reason & critical thinking skills. Whatever we discover as we explore will be far greater than the writers of any holy book could imagine.

[@Traubengott]

It's not the truth though.

[@NipapornP]

You clearly haven't seen the truth, if you haven't seen the holy flying spaghetti monster. Put on a sieve on your head, and you will see the truth!

[@gautrstafr]

Pretty pointless video, only interesting idea is that symbols have existed for millenia, but brands have less than 200 years.

[@lozcomm]

capitalism ho

[@felixspam7704]

She looks like the girlfriend in suits from this guy.

[@yardh]

I'm not sure that I can see the point of most of this... "millions of years ago, evolution, no war before religion...." .. .. .. 1876. You what? Nike swoosh. £35 dollars. What. "Just like the religions of old that were brands that cared we create new non capitalistic brands?" In my stupid humble opinion, this woman is actually saying nothing. The complexity of symbols and the relationships that individuals or groups have with such symbols is probably nothing to do with anything that was just said in this talk. I recon she forgot her script and made one up, maybe not doing her original work any justice.

[@Vile]

to me it seems that you didn't even listen 😂

[@yardh]

@@Vile probably, I'm not very good at following deep complicated discsssions! I'll try again.

[@NipapornP]

@@yardh I like your skepticism, but I don't understand "discsssions" and can't find any translation.

[@prestonstauffer2292]

This lady is too liberal

[@airamanderson]

Rasssssclattttt smfhhhhhh

[@Yohannson]

This is like the oldest topic of conversation on planet Earth. Nothing but a plagiarist

[@MindlessTube]

Well words are symbols it is how we communicate so duh..

[@NipapornP]

Duh?

[@nguyenvanquyet2883]

[@brett4264]

So, all of human evolution has culminated in an, "I'm a victim, you owe me", mentality. Sad.

[@zzzo4509]

Jesus is God