The role of human emotions in science and research

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February 26, 2018 Today's TED Talk The role of human emotions in science and research 10:41 minutes · TED@Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany Do human emotions have a role to play in science and research? Material researcher Ilona Stengel suggests that instead of opposing each other, emotions and logic complement and reinforce each other. She shares a case study on how properly using emotions (like the empowering feeling of being dedicated to something meaningful) can boost teamwork and personal development -- and catalyze scientific breakthroughs and innovation. Watch now »   Playlist of the Day What are emotions? Explore the emotional landscape of life and identify those hard to define feelings with these fascinating talks. Watch » 5 talks · Total run time 1:19:21 FROM THE TED BLOG "Breakthroughs: The talks of TED@Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany" At the inaugural TED@Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany event, 16 brilliant minds in healthcare, technology, art, psychology and other fields shared stories of human imagination and discovery. Check out a full recap of the event here. Read more »   Download the TED app

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