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Doing a TED Talk: The Full Story Wait But Why
 But then we also live in a world where public speaking can happen to any of us at any time. Even if you never give an official “talk,” there’ll be some other time when you have to give a big toast at a wedding or present in front of a big group at work or speak at a funeral or some other ceremony. Very few of us are safe.
Over the last couple years, as I’ve done a small amount of Wait But Why-related public speaking, I’ve been able to slowly get over the fear. I’ve learned that if you just be yourself and talk like you normally do, it’s usually received well by the audience, even if you’re clearly nervous.
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WorkWorkPandemic darling Moderna needs a reality check - mint (No paywall) After raking in an enormous vaccine windfall during the pandemic, the cash-rich company could have chosen a conservative spending strategy to remain profitable once Covid-19 went away. Instead, the Cambridge, Mass., company, led by high-energy Frenchman Stéphane Bancel, set out to treat or prevent a vast array of conditions by doubling down on its mRNA technology.
WorkMale birth control gel is safe and effective, new trial findings showUntil this past winter when his participation concluded, Whitehead was a volunteer in a phase 2 trial for the gel. The product — which contains testosterone and a synthetic hormone called Nestorone that reduces sperm production — is the most advanced among a crop of novel birth control options for men. Work
WorkWorkThe precedent-setting push to hold parents responsible for school shootingsIndependent journalism is more important than ever. Vox is here to explain this unprecedented election cycle and help you understand the larger stakes. We will break down where the candidates stand on major issues, from economic policy to immigration, foreign policy, criminal justice, and abortion. We’ll answer your biggest questions, and we’ll explain what matters — and why. This timely and essential task, however, is expensive to produce.
WorkHow to Appeal Health Insurance DenialsIf there’s anything worse than being sick, it’s being sick while dealing with insurance issues. But unfortunately, that situation is all too common. Recent research from the Commonwealth Fund, a private foundation that researches health care issues, finds that 17% of U.S. adults have in the past year had their insurance company deny doctor-recommended care, with denials happening about as frequently for people on both commercial and government insurance plans. WorkThe Beautiful Mystery of Rooting for Aaron Rodgers - The New Yorker (No paywall)Of everything in my life, I have given the most while receiving the least from the New York Jets. I was a season-ticket holder, via my dad, starting at four years old. We sat with my brother and my dad’s friend Mitch in the three-hundred level of the old Giants Stadium, that black-diamond slope of obscenity and beer. In my first year, the Jets won a single game. This almost counts as a fond memory.
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WorkWorkCan IKEA disrupt the furniture business again? - The Economist (No paywall)There are worse ways to spend a lazy Saturday than to take a trip to one of IKEA’s giant furniture stores. Young children can be swiftly deposited at Småland, the supervised play area, leaving you to navigate the maze of flat-pack furniture and bric-a-brac at your leisure; you might even stop at the restaurant for a plate of Swedish meatballs.
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WorkWork WorkWorkWorkWorkWorkWorkWorkBluesky grows to 9M+ users | TechCrunchIn the world of modern AI, data is more than just a resource — it’s the fundamental core that aligns decision-makers, supports processes and enables innovation. As AI applications become… WorkWorkWorkWorkWorkBalancing Caregiving and Your Own Mental Well-Being - Scientific American (No paywall)Rachel Feltman: For Scientific American’s Science Quickly, this is Rachel Feltman. Last Friday senior health editor Tanya Lewis joined me to talk about the latest research on caregiving for older adults. People are living longer, but studies suggest that family sizes are getting smaller—which means people may have fewer siblings and cousins to help support their parents, uncles, aunts and grandparents through that lengthening period of old age. WorkWorkWorkWorkWorkWorkThe 10 colleges with the happiest studentsApple CEO Tim Cook went to No. 1Want to master your money this fall? Sign up for CNBC\'s new online course. We\'ll teach you practical strategies to hack your budget, reduce your debt, and grow your wealth. Start today to feel more confident and successful. Use code EARLYBIRD for an introductory discount of 30% off, now extended through September 30, 2024, for the back-to-school season. WorkWorkStarliner's Troubles Are Latest Setback for Boeing's Space BusinessOn Thursday, asked to comment on Starliner’s problems and the future of its space business, Boeing responded with this statement: “Boeing continues to focus, first and foremost, on the safety of the crew and spacecraft. We are executing the mission as determined by NASA, and we are preparing the spacecraft for a safe and successful uncrewed return.” WorkCan the Business of Tennis Be Fixed?Alicia Keys, Tony Goldwyn and Simone Biles were among the many celebrities spotted in Arthur Ashe Stadium. We are coming off a huge Olympics, where it felt like celebrities were everywhere. Has there been any extra effort to recruit celebrities to attend the U.S. Open recently? WorkWorkUkrainian Forces Block Russian Advance on a Key Eastern TownStill, the fighting in villages and fields east of the town, which is a logistical hub for Ukraine’s defense of the eastern Donbas region, remains fluid and there was no indication that the large Russian force gathered in the area had abandoned its goal of advancing toward the town. WorkWorkWorkSpy Chiefs of the C.I.A. and MI6 Convene, on a Couch and for a CrowdNeither Mr. Burns nor Mr. Moore suggested that the Kursk offensive would change the course of the war. Russian troops have continued what Mr. Moore described as their “pyrrhic” march through Ukrainian territory. Both warned of dangerous new developments like Iran’s transfer of ballistic missiles to Russia, which Mr. Burns said would represent a “major escalation,” though he did not confirm published reports that such a transfer of short-range missiles had already occurred. WorkWorkWorkWorkWorkWorkWorkThe top 2 U.S. cities to retire are in FloridaNo. 3 is nearly 1,800 miles awayWant to master your money this fall? Sign up for CNBC\'s new online course. We\'ll teach you practical strategies to hack your budget, reduce your debt and grow your wealth. Start today to feel more confident and successful. Use code EARLYBIRD for an introductory discount of 30% off, now extended through September 30, 2024, for the back-to-school season. WorkWhat Does This High-Yield Stock Look Like After Its Dividend Cut?Stock Advisor provides investors with an easy-to-follow blueprint for success, including guidance on building a portfolio, regular updates from analysts, and two new stock picks each month. The Stock Advisor service has more than quadrupled the return of S&P 500 since 2002*. |
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