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How I Made Friends with Reality

Offered By: TED via YouTube

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Course Description

Overview

Embark on a thought-provoking journey through a TED Talk that blends humor and philosophy to explore the concept of reality and mortality. Discover how a comedian-philosopher tackles the ultimate challenge of making death a laughing matter. Follow along as the speaker shares personal insights on embracing reality and finding peace with the inevitability of death. Gain a fresh perspective on life as an extraordinary gift, learning how to enrich it to the fullest before gracefully returning it. Delve into topics such as the nature of reality, the concept of limits, String Theory, and the speaker's unique view of the universe. This 16-minute talk promises to challenge your perceptions, tickle your funny bone, and leave you with a renewed appreciation for the preciousness of existence.

Syllabus

Intro
My relationship with reality
Reality is an imposter
Limits
The String Theory
Life and Death
Mental Leaps
Emilys Universe


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TED

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