Unit 7: And now ladies and gentlemen, the moment you have all been waiting

for. Here's the winner of this year's science contest. Charles Moore, Charles, tell
everyone about your invention. Thank you for the science contest this year, I've
invented a white noise machine. Let me explain what that is. Have you ever
been kept awake at night because of the sound of traffic or people talking or
loud music? These types of noise are sometimes called Dark noise. Dark noise
is made up of sounds that bother you so much that you can't concentrate on
what you are doing. White Noise is not exactly noise. In fact, white noise can't
be heard at all. White Noise is made up of invisible waves of sound that reduce
the effects of dark noise by making sounds of the opposite frequency. It's like
being in the ocean and seeing a large wave coming toward you. It might knock
you down. But if you can send a wave or many small waves toward the big
wave, it wouldn't be as powerful because the small waves would hit it and
reduce its size. My machine does this with sound. As a sound enters the
microphone. The machine determines the sound's frequency, then it makes a
sound in the opposite frequency that cancels out the first sound. I hope my
machine will give some peace and quiet to people living in noisy places. Thank
you.

Unit 9: Computers have transformed the way people communicate. In some

ways this transformation is good, but in other ways it could be harmful.
Statistics show that millions of people use the internet every day. People shop
online, play games and search for information. Studies also show that people
use the internet mainly for communication. The internet has made
communication fast and convenient. Email can travel anywhere within seconds.
chat rooms include people from all over the world, people can even make
internet telephone calls. However, this type of communication is very different
from what people did in the past. People spend less time talking face to face,
they might chat for days without being in the same room with a real person.
They also might communicate with many people at the same time. Some
researchers think this is unhealthy. One study on internet use found that people
who use the internet a lot were lonely. Also, they did not communicate as much
with members of their family. Many people have criticized this study. They say
it did not include enough people and that loneliness is hard to measure. In my
opinion, all types of communication are good. It is great to email someone and
get a fast response. It is also nice to talk face to face. We can do both. The
Internet is a fantastic tool. We should use it wisely to benefit from it.
Unit 12: The Mona Lisa is one of the most famous paintings in the world. It
was painted by the great Italian artist, Leonardo da Vinci. Between the years
1503 and 1505. The portrait was done with oil paint on a simple piece of wood.
The portrait shows a woman in front of a landscape with mountains. Many
people believe that the model for the painting was the wife of an important man
in the area. However, some people now think that DaVinci actually drew a
picture of himself. They say the face looks similar to his apparently DaVinci
love the painting so much that he carried it with him at all times, until he sold it
to the King of France. The portrait is famous for several reasons. The best
known reason is for Mona Lisa's unusual smile. It is difficult to say if she is
being pleasant or looking arrogant. Another reason that painting is famous is
that it was stolen from an art museum in 1911. Both France and Italy send
people to look for the last painting. It was then found two years later in a hotel
in France. It is currently on display at the Louvre Museum in Paris. People from
all over the world go to the museum each year to see the Mona Lisa. In fact, the
painting has so much appeal today that it has been copied many times.

40. TEDxOrangeCoast - Daniel Amen - Change Your Brain, Change Your Life

In this TEDx talk, Dr. Daniel Amen discusses how by changing your brain, you can
change your life. This Tedx talk by psychiatrist and author Daniel Amen discusses the
importance of having a healthy brain, and how various lifestyle choices, such as diet
and exercise, can also affect brain health. Amen also discusses how new learning is
beneficial to the brain, and how meditation can be helpful in reducing anxiety. He
concludes the talk by discussing how brain imaging will change the way we view and
treat mental health disorders in the future.. He outlines the steps that The Daniel Plan
takes to achieve this, including teaching people to eat healthier and reducing stress
levels. He also speaks about how brain health is closely connected to innovation, and
urges the audience to help create a brain-healthy world.

41. Confidence isn't loud, here's how to find your voice / w Nimi Mehta

In this YouTube video titled "Confidence isn't loud, here's how to find your voice / w
Nimi Mehta," the speaker, Nimi Mehta, shares her personal experiences and insights
on the importance of persistence, adaptability, self-awareness, and finding one's voice.
After being let go from MTV, Nimi remained determined to stay in the media industry
and eventually discovered her passion for TV presenting. She emphasizes the value of
every experience, no matter how seemingly insignificant, in leading us to our goals.
Nimi also discusses the role of fear in making decisions and encourages listeners to
weigh their fears and choose which one they are more afraid of. She emphasizes the
importance of listening to one's body and intuition and shares her personal experience
of reconnecting with herself after feeling detached in a social environment. Nimi
encourages finding one's voice by questioning whether one is reacting or responding
and emphasizes the importance of treating others with kindness and respect while
protecting oneself. She offers practices for building self-confidence, such as regular
self-check-ins and reflecting on accomplishments, and discusses the importance of
reflection during low moments in life.

42. The first 20 hours -- how to learn anything | Josh Kaufman | TEDxCSU

Josh Kaufman discusses the four steps necessary for learning anything: first, breaking
the skill down into manageable pieces; second, learning enough to be able to practice
and self-correct; third, removing barriers to practice; and fourth, practicing for at least
20 hours. Kaufman uses the example of wanting to learn to play the ukulele to
illustrate his points. He explains that in order to be successful, beginner ukulele
players must have the necessary tools (ukulele, chords, etc.) available, must be able to
tune the instrument, and must be able to identify and use a few key chords in most
songs.

43.Milk. White Poison or Healthy Drink?

The video examines the controversy surrounding milk and its health effects. While
milk provides important nutrients and benefits, concerns have been raised about
negative health effects. Research shows that moderate consumption of milk does not
increase the risk of cancer or heart disease. The impact of milk on bone health is
inconclusive, and the presence of hormones in milk is negligible. However, milk
production has environmental consequences and alternative plant-based milk options
may be a viable choice. In conclusion, moderate milk consumption is not detrimental
to health, but society needs to consider the complex implications and decide how to
address them.

44. The Strange Science of Why We Dream

In this video, a chemistry professor explains how a dream can help us solve a
chemical problem. Dreams occur during the night and are usually about our everyday
lives, although they can also be about more unusual topics. Almost everyone
experiences dreams, although some people remember them more than others. Dreams
are thought to have a number of benefits, including helping to improve our
intelligence and survival skills.
45.How I Tricked My Brain To Like Doing Hard Things (dopamine detox)

This YouTube video discusses how dopamine is a pleasure molecule that makes us
desire things and motivate us to do difficult things. It discusses experiments that show
how dopamine plays a role in human behavior, and how dopamine is released when
we anticipate a reward. The video provides a stereotypical example of how a drug
addict reacts to a dopamine-rich environment, and points out that dopamine is released
even when we drink water when we're thirsty.

46. Why You Can't FOCUS - And How To Fix That

The Pomodoro technique is a method of focusing that involves breaking up tasks into
25 minute segments, with a 5 minute break in between. The video explains that if you
can't focus, that's okay, as you can train your concentration like you would train for a
sport. Finally, the video reminds the viewer to take regular breaks, use the Pomodoro
technique, and not to low-key stimulate their brain.

47. 8 Ways to Become More Emotionally Mature

The video provides eight ways to become more emotionally mature, including
identifying and understanding one's emotions through journaling, taking responsibility
for actions and learning from mistakes, finding a positive role model, keeping a
thought diary to combat negative thinking, embracing different perspectives, being at
peace with personal flaws, pausing to reflect before reacting impulsively, and living in
the present moment to make conscious decisions. By following these steps,
individuals can manage their emotions in a healthier, more productive way and fully
experience life.

48. Why is it so hard to break a bad habit?

In the video "Why is it so hard to break a bad habit?", the explanation revolves around
how habits are formed and why they can be difficult to break. Habits develop when
the brain associates a behavior with the release of dopamine, a neurotransmitter that
generates pleasure. These associations create strong connections that make habits fast
and automatic. However, not all habits are bad, and breaking them requires
understanding their foundation and implementing strategies such as modifying cues or
creating obstacles. Habit reversal training can also aid in replacing harmful habits with
less detrimental ones. Overall, breaking a habit requires time, patience, and kindness
towards oneself.
49. Stop doubting yourself and go after what you really, really want | Mario Lanzarotti
| TEDxWilmington

In the video, Mario Lanzarotti discusses the importance of self-doubt and how it can
be a powerful ally in the pursuit of bigger dreams. He shares his experience of feeling
lonely and lost after graduating high school and asking himself what he should do
with his life. His father helped him find new dreams and pursue them, and he credits
self-doubt with helping him overcome his fears and doubts.

50. Breakups don't have to leave you broken | Gary Lewandowski | TEDxNavesink
In the TEDxNavesink talk by Gary Lewandowski, he challenges the notion that
breakups are universally negative experiences. As a professor of psychology and the
director of the Relationship Lab at Monmouth University, Lewandowski presents
research indicating that two out of three people do not view their breakups negatively,
and one out of four characterize them as neutral or positive. Lewandowski emphasizes
the significance of self-expansion in relationships, explaining that some relationships
can hinder personal growth while others foster it. When individuals leave
impoverished relationships, they often report positive emotions, relief, and personal
development. The main takeaway is that if a relationship does not contribute to
personal growth, ending it can lead to positive personal development.

51. Master your Mindset, Overcome Self-Deception, Change your Life | Shadé Zahrai
| TEDxDRC

Shadé Zahrai identifies five common inner deceiver archetypes that prevent people
from achieving their potential: the judge, the victimizer, the misguided protector, the
ringmaster, and the cynic. She emphasizes that recognizing these deceivers is the first
step in subduing them and achieving a limitless mindset. Zahrai suggests techniques
like calling out the "Classic Judge" and shifting to an internal locus of control to take
personal responsibility and action. By decoupling from our inner deceivers and
integrating daily routines of meditation, journaling, prayer, and reflection, we can
break free from the prison of self and become limitless.