The value of silence in a noisy world | Olga Lehmann | TEDxTrondheim

In this talk, Olga Lehmann demystifies silence by means of offering a map that will help you better understand its significance in everyday life.
Olga Lehmann, PhD, is a researcher, psychotherapist, and mental health advocate. She is an associate professor at the University of Stavanger. Olga is regularly sought out to contribute to radio programs, magazines, and newspaper articles; especially after she participated in “Forsker Grand Prix” a television broadcast contest for researchers in 2016. Her research has been featured on the websites of The Norwegian Research Council, The Academy of Young Researchers, and even the social media of The Norwegian Ministry of Education.
She has also been an invited speaker nationally and internationally in over 50 courses, guest lectures, leadership programs, and peer-reviewed conference presentations. She has authored over 40 academic publications on topics related to silence, emotions, grief, qualitative research methods, and existential psychology. Her book 'Crafting Silence', a popular science book based on her doctoral dissertation will be published soon.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

[@rollofthed4742]

I've always found that the most powerful form of silence in a book is the blank half a page between one chapter and the next.

[@WhoOneIs]

I have a book of blank pages called “The Book of the Book” by the Sufi writer, Idries Shah, which I use for meditation. The book has an introduction which explains its origin and transmission and how its “contents” contain the culmination of all teachings and the secret of life, and it is blank. It’s my most prized possession.

[@rollofthed4742]

I appreciate the idea behind that but if you paid the price of a normal book, that seems like more of a grift than anything else.@@WhoOneIs

[@pearth4458]

Silence is an amazing natural gift for introverts

[@amirho1262]

Silence is a power

[@dameanvil]

00:37 🤫 Silence is not purely an absence but coexists with noise, movement, and subtle sounds. 01:51 🧠 Studying silence helps understand its nature and use it intentionally in relationships and personal growth. 03:30 🤔 Reflecting on personal experiences of silence can reveal its impact and significance in daily life. 05:15 📚 Incorporating silence into education through structured activities fosters deeper understanding and appreciation. 07:35 😶 Silence can create discomfort by forcing attention to one's thoughts and emotions, challenging expectations. 09:54 🌱 Practicing silence in nature requires skills and tools to fully embrace its benefits. 11:56 🤫 Differentiate between types of silence: acts of silencing, social silences, and profound interconnected silences. 14:29 🔄 Engage with silence through observation, discussion, reflection, and reading to cultivate a deeper understanding. 16:15 ⚖ Mastering the craft of silence involves aspiring for balance rather than achieving a static state.

[@probuilder961]

🎵"We decided to be the only band that wouldn't play a note, under any circumstances, silence, music's original alternative, roots grunge"🎵 - Todd Snider, Talkin' Seattle Blues

[@ewalichorowicz4614]

Excellent speech! ❤ When I think about the role of silence in our lives, I recognize it is a balancing act. Silence allows us to listen to what a person is saying, also to clear our own minds. I enjoy my silent moments during meditation and when I am outside in nature or contemplating art. I noticed that with age I need more quiet spaces than ever before. And of course I noticed your cute skirt 😉

[@satheesh0078]

Silence is the best weapon for many of us problems

[@crichard1815]

🎶 Hello darkness/silence my old friend, I'd like to talk to you again.🎵 Silence is deafening.

[@vuconglong2494]

The video is about the value of silence and how to use silence in our everyday lives. The speaker, Olga Lehman, argues that silence is not the absence of sound, but rather a presence of something else. She says that silence can be full of noises, and that it can be a powerful tool for self-reflection, connection with others, and creativity. Lehman discusses different types of silence, including: Silencing acts of silencing: These are silences that are used to oppress or exclude others. Explicit silences: These are silences that are expected in certain situations, such as in libraries or hospitals. Idealized silences: These are the silences that we seek out, such as the silence of nature or the silence of meditation. Lehman also shares some tips for how to incorporate more silence into our lives, such as: Paying attention to how much we talk and how much we listen. Taking time for silence each day, even if it's just a few minutes. Reflecting on our experiences with silence. Overall, the talk is a call to action to pay more attention to silence and to use it as a tool to improve our lives.

[@blacksoul2944]

Silence is powerful than words

[@RustyB453]

*more* --- You were just missing the word "more", but I agree with this comment.

[@Shiznittlebizbampop1]

​@@RustyB453Or they were looking for the word/s "Just" "Just as". But I agree, either way.

[@SpaceCattttt]

As a chronic daydreamer, I find that the louder the world gets, the quieter I get. The more noise there is, the more noise there is to withdraw from.

[@soksreymom3353]

I think most introverts inherently possess this skill as the silence is their comfort zone , and they always need to recharge their energy in silence or alone. They feel comfort and ease in this kind of environment.

[@MrLULA98]

What a powerful message!

[@versionamento]

I'm learning to use my tools. Original and natural tools that are part of existence, hidden tools (hidden because we don't know, because we weren't taught how to use) in our consciousness. Silence is essential to get out of automatism.

[@thecressoflearning1996]

Keeping silence for all the time is nothing but the way of expressing our folly, but it's needed👍

[@leahwarrior9753]

Beautiful message 🙏💜😇👏🏼👏🏼

[@anarosaabrahin2241]

Silencio es a la sinfonia... vital ... universal...😊

[@FarazSaleem01]

I got the screenshot of the book for further knowledge and create my self better Learner ❤

[@SwitzerlandEducation4471]

I really love silence 🤐 Love you from 🇨🇭

[@RashmiJha-cs3zb]

Silence is best answer of all question in this world

[@letspeaknaturally1328]

Mindset is everything.what you think you become

[@WdLC1996]

I hope transmit security as you do when i use that technique of body language in my presentations. Amazing.

[@kartheekakumalla9089]

Silence is nothing,even silence has a voice

[@sushilgiri77788]

One day i will speak in these show.

[@nebiyuhabtamu6069]

Nah if u wanna feel a real silence follow this steps 1st close ur eyes 2nd stop thinking about anything 3rd try to listen the air just focus on it

[@carletmaglaqui]

❤

[@stevenewtube]

Music is an organised interruption of silence, from what I can gather after four decades working in audio.

[@ChannSitha-xd5gk]

💚💚💚💚

[@harrypearle9781]

Try GESTURING More Often? I try to wave to people I see on the street and inside, all the time. GESTURES can sometimes help to balance silence and talk, in meaningful ways. ============================================================= TNX MCH

[@danielgolarz674]

Ted I'm the author of EIGHT DAYS IN AN INNER CITY SCHOOL please do a special about the out of control OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING for k-12 teachers that's why we have teacher shortages

[@cainnechdc2718]

i remember the exam day, yeah it's peaceful but my mind is not

[@Zunzun.9]

Silence is a restorative practice; take solitude in nature often. And then use your voice to free Palestina 🍉❤

[@Consumer2]

i think about it e need to control our inner voice and its very harmful then outer voice and e need to make silence our inner self

[@max.aly7]

she is literally YAPPING about SILENCE. 😂❤

[@user-zd4vx8uu5o]

I regret that you are not familiar with Buddhism, which is full of the essence of silence. Due to your insufficient research, the speech is very poor.But I still want to say thank you to you. Silence is indeed a topic worth studying.

[@ParthaPratimBose]

Read Buddhist mindfulness study...they have a 3000 year old copyright or IPR protection on it.

[@000pdh]

Silence is the language of god.

[@Mimi12350]

Actually, I don’t care which is interpreted as a silence 😂🤣😂🤣 (most of the time). I just do what makes me happy and peace in my life. And I focus on that 🥰😍🤍🤍🤍 and it’s very EASY 🤍🤍 My happiness doesn’t depend on anyone. It’s a state of mind 🤍🤍🤍

[@totallyfrozen]

I didn’t hear a word she said.

[@sabirhusain9162]

She is so gorgeous and hot.

[@harrypearle9781]

BIDEN might take this great advice to dump TRUMP He might use hand gestures, shake his head, cover his mouth, over and over... TNX

[@marciamcgrail5889]

Fancy being paid lots of taxpayer money to teach her students....to be quiet. I could do her job. I do silent very well indeed.