How we experience awe -- and why it matters

Title:
How we experience awe -- and why it matters
Speaker:
Beau Lotto and Cirque du Soleil
Description:

Neuroscientist Beau Lotto conducted an ambitious study with Cirque du Soleil on the emotion of awe and its psychological and behavioral benefits. In this talk and live performance, he shares some of their findings -- and stands back as Cirque du Soleil dancers create their own awe-inducing spectacle.

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Video Language:
English
Team:
closed TED
Project:
TEDTalks
Duration:
14:48
Format: HTML5
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Original