How to Find Humor in Life’s Absurdity | Maira Kalman | TED
With levity and profound insight, artist Maira Kalman reflects on life, death, dinner parties, not knowing the right answers, the joys of eating a hot dog from a street vendor and more. This talk, interwoven with her delightful paintings, is itself an artwork that seems to hold the entirety of life in all its absurd…
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December 7, 2023 at 11:56 am
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December 7, 2023 at 11:56 am
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December 7, 2023 at 11:56 am
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December 7, 2023 at 11:56 am
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December 7, 2023 at 11:57 am
I really love it❤❤❤❤❤
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December 7, 2023 at 11:57 am
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December 7, 2023 at 11:58 am
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@dameanvil
December 7, 2023 at 11:58 am
00:32 ???? Embracing humor even in darker aspects of life can offer a unique perspective, like the irony of a philosopher who found life horrible yet lived to 85.
02:05 ☕ Reflecting on mortality through morning obituaries can serve as a reminder of life’s fragility and encourage a sense of action.
03:36 ???? Considering the vastness of time and the universe can provide perspective when facing daily choices or dilemmas.
04:42 ???? Knowledge, humor, and imagination can blend into a unique perception of reality, as demonstrated by a map of the United States made from memory.
05:43 ???? Silence can be a valuable asset, sparing one from the regrets or complications that often come with speaking.
06:16 ???? Being open to experiences, even if they challenge or unsettle, can lead to unexpected moments of connection, camaraderie, and joy.
07:17 ???? Embracing contradictions and allowing oneself to exist in multiple states can foster liberation and creativity in work and life.
08:50 ???? Balancing self-doubt and self-confidence is crucial in finding purpose and joy in creative endeavors.
09:50 ????♂ Walking without a particular purpose can open the mind to ideas and unexpected moments, promoting a sense of well-being.
10:57 ???? Women, as well as men, hold various aspects of life, embodying resilience, love, and the weight of responsibilities in different ways.
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December 7, 2023 at 12:30 pm
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@coreycg5211
December 7, 2023 at 12:48 pm
shes great
@K4R3N
December 7, 2023 at 1:01 pm
Camus approves this talk
@TennesseeJed
December 7, 2023 at 7:01 pm
I agree!
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December 7, 2023 at 1:08 pm
7:12:55 Can we all appreciate how much effort he puts in her videos????
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@andycordy5190
December 7, 2023 at 4:50 pm
Stupendous. Thank you!
@urmwhynot
December 7, 2023 at 8:40 pm
Her sense of humour around absurdity is so soothing
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December 7, 2023 at 8:57 pm
9 hours ago ????
@thanksforstoppingby
December 7, 2023 at 10:22 pm
Love to Maira ❤
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December 7, 2023 at 11:50 pm
You’ve transformed a skeptic into a believer!
@mariaantoniettamontella9173
December 8, 2023 at 4:23 am
grandiosa
@JF-kv1gm
December 10, 2023 at 2:22 am
Just found myself crying watching the film of ABT eating a hotdog and dancing down the street. A wonderful talk, I’m not familiar with Maira Kalman so now know how I shall spend part of today! Thank you for posting.
@siraj3351
December 10, 2023 at 12:35 pm
Very disjointed, unexpected, uncertain, humorous and lovely talk about things in life we cherish
@siraj_-khan
December 10, 2023 at 12:35 pm
Very disjointed, unexpected, uncertain, humorous and lovely talk about things in life we cherish
@ktvaj126
December 10, 2023 at 2:11 pm
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@Chalie-linga0258
December 11, 2023 at 8:30 am
10:48
@Saeedeh84
December 11, 2023 at 11:11 pm
❤❤❤
@celestialcircledance
December 12, 2023 at 7:38 am
I was impressed that she got me to chuckle since that’s no easy task and I added “Women holding things,” to my Amazon list list for gifting !