Link to Jill Bolte Taylor's Talk: My stroke of insight
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In Jill Bolte Taylor’s talk, Taylor describes what it feels like to have a stroke. Taylor is a brain scientist, who was able to study herself and understand what happened to her upon having a stroke. She explains her research and scientific explanations clearly, so those with little knowledge of the brain can understand just as easily as those who are knowledgeable. Taylor surprised the audience when she brought a real human brain to the stage to help her explanations.
Taylor’s speaking method was effective because she was clear and concise, but also animated, and inspiring. It is evident that Taylor is passionate about what she is discussing, as she even becomes emotional when sharing her ideas. Taylor explains not only did she have a physical stroke, but also in her moment of life or death, Taylor had a “stroke of insight” that helped her understand how meaningful our lives are and the joy and beauty of doing all that we can with our time. Taylor encourages us all to live life to the fullest and experience our stroke of insight (just hopefully ours is not during an actual stroke).
What did you think of Taylor’s speaking style? Did it inspire you? Why or why not?
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