TED Talk Discussions
TED Talks are videos that present a great idea in 18 minutes or less. Scientists, researchers, technologists, business leaders, artists, designers and other world experts present “Ideas Worth Spreading”: valuable new knowledge and innovative research in their fields.
AAUW members listen to TED Talks on a selected theme either on their own or in a group and then meet to discuss the topic. Links to the selected TED Talks are sent to participants one week before the group meeting.
See the newsletter for the current schedule and how to RSVP. Meetings will be held quarterly. The selections from last year give a good overview of the type of topics covered. If you would like to host a discussion, contact Stefanie Capps.
AUWW Petaluma 2020 – 2021
August 2020
Women’s Equity
"We Should All be Feminists"- Chimamanda Adichie
"Dangerous Times Calls for Dangerous Women" - Pat Mitchell
"The Political Progress Women Have Made and What is Next" - Cecile Richards
September 2020
Embracing Joy
"Why We Should Make Useless Things" - Simone Giertz
"Why We Laugh" - Sophie Scott
"A Hilarious Celebration of Life Long Female Friendship" - Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin
"How I Made Friends with Reality" - Emily Levine
"Where Joy Hides and how to find it" - Ingrid Fetell Lee
October 2020
Resiliance
"Success, failure and the drive to keep creating" - Elizabeth Gilbert
"Never, ever give up "- Diana Nyad
"The gift and power of emotional courage" - Susan David
"Life's third act" - Jane Fonda
"Three secrets of resilient people" - Lucy Hone
November 2020
How to Host a TED Talk
"Stop Being a Bystander in Your Own Life" - Tracy Edwards
January 2021
New Year’s Resolutions
“Forget big change, start with a tiny habit” - BJ Fogg
“Watch 10 movies that were written or directed by women” - Naomi McDougall Jones
“Talk to a stranger every week” - Kio Stark
“The 1-minute secret to forming a new habit” - Christine Carter
February 2021
Communication and Collaboration
“10 ways to have a better Conversation” - Celeste Headlee
“How our friendship survives our opposing politics” - Caitlin Quattromani and Lauren Arledge
“Take ‘the other’ to Lunch” - Elizabeth Lesser
“Be an opportunity maker” - Kare Anderson
March 2021
Beauty, Fragility and Wonder North and South: Antarctica and polar regions.
“Drawings That Show the Beauty and Fragility of Earth” - Zaria Forman
“Haunting Photos of Polar Ice” - Camille Seaman
“How Human Noise Affects Ocean Habitats” - Kate Stafford
“Animal Tales from Icy Wonderlands” - Paul Nicklen
April 2021
What Makes A Good Life
"Say your truths and seek them in others” - Elizabeth Lesser’s
“The secret of living longer may be your social life” - Susan Pinker
“There is more to life than being happy” - Emily Esfahani Smith
“Life's Third Act” - Jane Fonda
Copyright © 2003
Petaluma Branch
American Association of University Women
All rights reserved
Web Design by Ray Hendess
AAUW members listen to TED Talks on a selected theme either on their own or in a group and then meet to discuss the topic. Links to the selected TED Talks are sent to participants one week before the group meeting.
See the newsletter for the current schedule and how to RSVP. Meetings will be held quarterly. The selections from last year give a good overview of the type of topics covered. If you would like to host a discussion, contact Stefanie Capps.
AUWW Petaluma 2020 – 2021
August 2020
Women’s Equity
"We Should All be Feminists"- Chimamanda Adichie
"Dangerous Times Calls for Dangerous Women" - Pat Mitchell
"The Political Progress Women Have Made and What is Next" - Cecile Richards
September 2020
Embracing Joy
"Why We Should Make Useless Things" - Simone Giertz
"Why We Laugh" - Sophie Scott
"A Hilarious Celebration of Life Long Female Friendship" - Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin
"How I Made Friends with Reality" - Emily Levine
"Where Joy Hides and how to find it" - Ingrid Fetell Lee
October 2020
Resiliance
"Success, failure and the drive to keep creating" - Elizabeth Gilbert
"Never, ever give up "- Diana Nyad
"The gift and power of emotional courage" - Susan David
"Life's third act" - Jane Fonda
"Three secrets of resilient people" - Lucy Hone
November 2020
How to Host a TED Talk
"Stop Being a Bystander in Your Own Life" - Tracy Edwards
January 2021
New Year’s Resolutions
“Forget big change, start with a tiny habit” - BJ Fogg
“Watch 10 movies that were written or directed by women” - Naomi McDougall Jones
“Talk to a stranger every week” - Kio Stark
“The 1-minute secret to forming a new habit” - Christine Carter
February 2021
Communication and Collaboration
“10 ways to have a better Conversation” - Celeste Headlee
“How our friendship survives our opposing politics” - Caitlin Quattromani and Lauren Arledge
“Take ‘the other’ to Lunch” - Elizabeth Lesser
“Be an opportunity maker” - Kare Anderson
March 2021
Beauty, Fragility and Wonder North and South: Antarctica and polar regions.
“Drawings That Show the Beauty and Fragility of Earth” - Zaria Forman
“Haunting Photos of Polar Ice” - Camille Seaman
“How Human Noise Affects Ocean Habitats” - Kate Stafford
“Animal Tales from Icy Wonderlands” - Paul Nicklen
April 2021
What Makes A Good Life
"Say your truths and seek them in others” - Elizabeth Lesser’s
“The secret of living longer may be your social life” - Susan Pinker
“There is more to life than being happy” - Emily Esfahani Smith
“Life's Third Act” - Jane Fonda
Copyright © 2003
Petaluma Branch
American Association of University Women
All rights reserved
Web Design by Ray Hendess
