What makes for a meaningful life? Social psychologist Brian S. Lowery explores three ideas tied to the experience of meaning and shows why simply pursuing personal achievements isn’t the best way to find it. (Recorded at TED2024 on April 19, 2024)
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@maryamdelgarm
September 16, 2024 at 12:00 pm
When he said “Purpose is a way of thinking about what your life can be and should be in the future” – Absolutely! Too many people think about their life as searching for a purpose rather than creating their own purpose. Love it!
@mr.c2485
September 16, 2024 at 12:34 pm
I don’t see the difference….
@maryamdelgarm
September 16, 2024 at 12:43 pm
@@mr.c2485 The way I see it is, when we search for a purpose, we’re giving that power away to something external. But when we create our purpose, we let our inner voice and internal world take the lead, which feels more empowering and authentic.
@TristanMorrow
September 16, 2024 at 12:47 pm
You’re right, but sadly Brian actually says purpose *isn’t* intrinsic, and goes on to invalidate the idea that you and I get a say in whether our lives are meaningful or have purpose… Your life can’t be meaningful to you, sorry. His thesis that *only* “being part of a story that’s *not* your own provides meaning” and this entire talk is him pissing on personal achievement 😮
@maryamdelgarm
September 16, 2024 at 12:57 pm
@@TristanMorrow I totally agree! When I talk about ‘our inner voice and internal world,’ I’m not just referring to intrinsic value. It’s about what drives us to get up and pursue our purpose. In a capitalistic world, people often think their purpose is tied to external validation and are motivated by material success. But leading with our internal world means connecting with our true, authentic selves and using that connection to serve and help others—not just focusing on what’s ‘externally’ valuable.
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September 16, 2024 at 12:03 pm
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September 16, 2024 at 2:23 pm
Well they are listening to you through your phone.
@vesawuoristo4162
September 16, 2024 at 12:08 pm
I have accepted not being happy , it’s ok. I am not sad either.
@mr.c2485
September 16, 2024 at 12:35 pm
What do you mean by “happy”?
@vhscopyofseinfeld
September 16, 2024 at 1:17 pm
@@mr.c2485the same thing it means to you, just in their personal context.
@Gypseygirls
September 16, 2024 at 5:37 pm
Just be ….
@mentalmaths044
September 16, 2024 at 12:09 pm
From India
Big fan TED talk instead of fan of Hindi and tough in English
@BishalChaudhary-z4n
September 16, 2024 at 12:13 pm
What is the purpose of life ?
@mr.c2485
September 16, 2024 at 12:38 pm
Simply to exist. And since our existence is meaningless, purpose is a useless concept leading to nowhere. We aren’t “special”..
Consider that ours is the only species that contemplates such things. We are a mistake. Something/someone truly dropped the ball when our species was introduced to this little blue ball.
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September 16, 2024 at 12:15 pm
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@emilyamelia117
September 16, 2024 at 12:17 pm
I’m inspired.
Please spill some sugar about the bi-weekly stuff you mentioned.
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September 16, 2024 at 12:17 pm
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September 16, 2024 at 12:19 pm
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September 16, 2024 at 12:22 pm
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@collinrutherford2324
September 16, 2024 at 12:33 pm
Great reminder that while personal achievements provide coherence and purpose, true fulfillment often comes from the significance we create through our relationships and contributions to others.
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@CynthiaBurks-j6h
September 16, 2024 at 12:42 pm
After so many years of thinking that accomplishments would satisfy me, I came to realize that was not enough. This talk will help me to focus on the aspects that will create meaning in my life instead. So appreciate this talk!
@mr.c2485
September 16, 2024 at 12:56 pm
Lots of vague generalizations and undefined terms/claims. He is just spewing bumper sticker cliches.
My guess is..he’s in the fortune cookie business.
@GurpreetSingh-et8ix
September 17, 2024 at 3:31 am
Seems straightforward to me. He’s implying that you’ll find meaning in life by supporting others instead of just chasing personal achievement. AKA: Don’t be a selfish person.
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September 16, 2024 at 2:10 pm
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@Tobywan83
September 16, 2024 at 2:12 pm
If you can be content with what you have… That is a good first step.
Second step is to try to lessen the suffering that’s around you, If you cannot do that, then you will suffer.
@MrQ8center
September 16, 2024 at 3:50 pm
This TED talk could have been more powerful if it started with the main idea shared at the end. The key question is: What if someone dies while helping others or chasing their own goals? I believe the purpose of life is to thank God because all good morals and values come from Him. If helping others leads to a reward from God, like going to paradise, then that should be the main reason to help. This shows that we don’t fully understand what’s best for us. In Islam, the word means submitting to God’s will, and this is what makes life meaningful. By being thankful and humble, we follow God’s plan for us.
@MrQ8center
September 16, 2024 at 3:50 pm
This TED talk could have been stronger if it started with the main idea at the end. The big question is: What if someone dies while trying to help others or chasing their dreams? I think the purpose of life is to be thankful for God because all good values and morals come from Him. If helping others means getting rewarded by God, like going to paradise, then that should be why we help. This shows that we don’t know what’s best for us because we can’t see the future. We can only guess. Whether you reach your goal or lose someone you love, you go through the same kind of pain that was mentioned at the beginning of the talk. In Islam, the word means to submit your will to the will of God, and this is what makes life have meaning. By being thankful and humble, we follow God’s plan for us.
@Polza-sd1sm
September 17, 2024 at 11:00 am
Il est sérieux lui ? 😂🤣😂
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September 16, 2024 at 4:26 pm
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@BensonTati
September 16, 2024 at 4:27 pm
My colleagues had a good laugh at me when I told them I started my journey with $50k capital and how I accumulated over 6 figures within a span of 7 months. They never believed me until I pulled out my P&L.
I know that learning the ins and outs of the market isn’t for everyone, that’s why personally, Kristine oversees my investments
@user-xy1cc5uq2b
September 16, 2024 at 4:38 pm
Life has no meaning it’s all a illusion
@wintersnowcloud
September 16, 2024 at 4:53 pm
yeah… single in my late 30s. this is exactly what I have been thinking about for years.
At least, I finally paid for a matchmaker recently. No success yet, but… I’m trying my best.
@GurpreetSingh-et8ix
September 17, 2024 at 3:23 am
Dating and finding a suitable partner is just a numbers game. You ideally want to find someone that matches your values and vibes well with you. The more you date and the more individuals you match with, the higher your chance of finding that right partner. Keep looking, you’ll find the right person eventually!
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September 16, 2024 at 5:47 pm
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@uaps28
September 16, 2024 at 7:11 pm
Do we really need this guy to tell us how to live a meaningful life, FFS! Another pointless Ted talk.
@Polza-sd1sm
September 17, 2024 at 11:01 am
You are free to follow or not his advice . . .
@uaps28
September 18, 2024 at 9:08 pm
@@Polza-sd1sm Well, let’s have better and more original speakers!
@sinankucukvardar927
September 16, 2024 at 7:21 pm
With respect to his profession – this is not a topic best to be discussed by psychologists. It suits philosophers, literature scientists or cultural theoretics more. Even a guy selling sausages his entire life could give you more insight. When it comes to meaning, it doesnt work to just scratch the surface and to give some superficial wisdoms. Meaning of life includes the question concerning the existence of humans, their strive to survive and live beyond this mere survival and also the examination of the capitalist conditions we live in and that suppress us.
@johnnyjones5385
September 16, 2024 at 11:10 pm
Declasify the UFO files.
That would produce much hapiness and hopefully a lot more meaning in my life.
I hope they do this before I’m burried.
My worst fears is that they do this the day after I’m gone.
@Alexlittle9
September 16, 2024 at 11:42 pm
Beautiful 🎉
@phyothirimon8793
September 17, 2024 at 4:02 am
Such a meaningful and inspirational talk! Actually, these days, I am finding what does meaningful life means when I encounter lots of ups and downs in my life. But I am trying a little supporting actor energy in my students’ life as you mentioned. Thank you for your valuable encouragement!
@sarahdrio4623
September 17, 2024 at 6:32 am
This is very timely!
@mikeharrington5593
September 17, 2024 at 6:42 am
Is it really about continually boosting up those serotonin levels? These get higher with “expectation” rather than “achievemenf” itself, suggesting we must always be setting ourselves more & more “desirable” targets ??
I can see that “achievement” may be more about self-satisfaction than “purpose” which suggests more of a sharing & collaborative bigger picture motivation towards living out our lives. A great talk by a good communicator.
@tenkid840901
September 17, 2024 at 8:07 pm
Tldw: Altruism
@no_one514
September 18, 2024 at 2:54 am
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@yvetersonleon10
September 18, 2024 at 8:04 am
Meaningful conference.
@PhilosopherScholar
September 18, 2024 at 7:05 pm
“I think everybody should get rich and famous and do everything they ever dreamed of so they can see that it’s not the answer.”
― Jim Carrey