What science can teach the self-help movement | Jasper Chapman-Black | TEDxYouth@HamberSchool

This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. Sixty years of cognitive research show that the human brain reliably makes certain types of mistakes. By learning about the types of mistakes we are likely to make, and developing ways to work around our biases and irrationality, we can learn to make better decisions for ourselves and for the world. Jasper Chapman-Black is an aspiring computer programmer who is currently in his last year at Eric Hamber Secondary. He's interested in anything vaguely related to math - cryptography, big data, complexity theory, decision theory, physics, competitive programming, and more. He hopes to someday work in artificial intelligence or quantum cryptography. About TEDx, x = independently organized event In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.* (*Subject to certain rules and regulations)