Ron Gutman: The hidden power of smiling

[Quiverfuljj]

Well! Now I can't stop smiling!

[iamtheimmaculateone]

What if you have fucked up teeth, what do you do then? :/

[ShikogoFox]

@iamtheimmaculateone Smile, and no one will care.

[iamtheimmaculateone]

@ShikogoFox they will when the pictures come out -_-

[SlipAllCityToy]

@iamtheimmaculateone

I have a friend with exactly 5 teeth and weird plasticy-look-like things on hes gums, yet it doesn't bother when smiling, it just lightens up hes personality.

[karlarsch56b]

was für eine geile präsentation!

[ConnorRunsFree]

This is one of the reasons i'm going into comedy as a career path.

[camelot886]

I'm not really impressed. I'm not much of a smiler myself. I know that smiling is healthy, but if I can't smile then I just can't, plain and simple. I'm not going to force it.

[HiAdrian]

While i don't want to talk down on his efforts, fake-positivity, and that includes a fake-friendly (smiling) persona is not what leads to emotional health. Now if you're a naturally happy person, maybe a subtle increase in smiling might(!) help, but that's not a state that average population can work with as a starting point.

Emotional integration, feeling one's feelings, not being caught up in muscular tensions & thoughts toward outward appearance are a more realistic approach.

[AIexandar]

@HiAdrian Truth!!! If you're not smiling naturally, spontaneously and easily, you most likely have some issues that need to be dealt with IMO. Forcing superficial happiness is not a real solution.

[Doily131]

"his super powers came from his super-color.." wtf? LOL

[narutosramenbuddy]

@Doily131 super COLAR. like the colar on hsi shirt. Yeah, that took me a while too

[kylemgreen42]

@Doily131 Exactly. wth?

[M5IAN]

Who would want to live long on this shitty planet? There are no hopes of jobs, everything is too damn expensive, the rich get richer while the poor get poorer, being corrupt and immoral is the only way to put food in your stomach. Stop the world please i want to get off.

[narutosramenbuddy]

@M5IAN :)

[InsurrectionistFungi]

@M5IAN

Instead of whining, if you really think our society is that awful, try and do something about it, or get over it. Lord. XD

[MrShaun42088]

75 people are frowning >:(

[liknmylife]

So things that make people unhappy make them live shorter lives? Is the smile/ frown the cause or the outward symptom of other, more important factors?

[mommytyres]

what about evil smiles?

[tubeyoukonto]

just... awsome :D

[inspiretosmile]

♡^.^♥ THIS TALK ROCKS SO HARD!!

SO INSPIRED AND SMILING, THNX ♡^.^♥

[saintanonymous1]

Wonderful talk

[Fuliginosus]

I think Ron Gutman is crying on the inside.

[Ragnarockalypse]

@Fuliginosus u jelly?

[DrSarsora4ever]

This man is awesome...

just keep smiling...

[austinguy23]

So this is what TED has devolved into? A cheesy-ass presentation about "smiling"?  WTF?!

[peterpuklus]

see the original presentation here: prezi.com/u8i1a__brbc6/the-unt­apped-powers-of-the-smile-ron-­gutman-ted-talk/

[imkayzie]

:D

[Discordantt]

What the hell has this guy in his mouth?

[joleary4444]

For the 73 who dislike this video: YOU are the one it's intended for!

[ThaDopist]

@joleary4444 unless they were smiling while disliking

[MostlyReading]

How the fuck does this douchebags get 7 minutes of ted time when there are so many interesting speakers and thinkers that could be in his place.

[sor8an]

almost for any person on this planet you can find atleast 3 photos one with them smiling wide, slightly smiling, or not smiling ( just go on facebook). For instance i could find a photo or obama not smiling; it doesn't mean that he wasn't succesful in life

[omghai2u]

@sor8an its more about their response when they are obligated to smile

[LettersToTheNumbers]

If you smile at me, I will understand, that is something everybody everywhere does in the same language.

[xiaogui88]

How to do presentation slide like tat? lolz. microsoft lab pptplex?

[JGtheKid14]

@xiaogui88 probably a Prezi, prezi.com

[peterpuklus]

@JGtheKid14 yes, this is a prezi, check it here: see the original presentation here: prezi.com/u8i1a__brbc6/the-unt­apped-powers-of-the-smile-ron-­gutman-ted-talk/

[blinkitback]

:D I have superpowers

[phamduchoang]

Does anyone know the software he used for his presentation? Is it usable on Windows?

[Deserolod]

@phamduchoang I think he is using prezi.

[peterpuklus]

@Deserolod yes prezi.com/u8i1a__brbc6/the-unt­apped-powers-of-the-smile-ron-­gutman-ted-talk/

[Lily2U1515]

3:05 raising my hand

[MrAtsionman]

:D

[AshishKejriwal2011]

I love the way he speaks... not the accent... the energy of it. :)

[jengillette]

EVEN BLIND babies smile at the SOUND of the human voice! :) wow

[account98]

@hempartist420 :)

u mad?

[NetPunch]

We were born smiling love that ;-) Defo brought a smile to my face happy days!!!

[crazymike44]

Yeah, I live by this, and it works powerfully! I have finally got to the point where I can smile at anyone, almost any time and change their mood with a real, genuinely powerful smile that nothing can overcome!

Whenever I feel bad or stressed, etc. I make myself go for a walk for a long time and force myself to breath deep and I look up a lot to see the big picture and force myself to smile while I stare at the stars late at night! This has changed my life!

[xxanyWHOxx]

I like how towards the very end theres that one dude in the right bottom not clapping and crossing his arms as if giving off an atittude... JUST CLAP AND FREAKING SMILE! lol

[kirkferentzrocks]

smiling is importnt

[Nova1229]

Look at his face at 7:09 when he tells everyone to smile

[CheddarBob39]

Is it the "smile" that is creating longevity? Or is it the healthy person who feels great because they take care of themselves that is causing them to not only smile but also to live longer? In other words, I don't think I could eat bacon every morning, lunch, and dinner for the next 50 years and smoke 2 packs a day, put on a fake smile all day long and live longer because of it. 

[YouLoveBeef]

@CheddarBob39 Not a valid comparison. Would be like saying; Moist and care is great for your skin. But since when I set myself on fire my skin will burn and peel off. Therefore I disprove the fact that moist and care is good for my skin.

Its simple math really. If something benefits to a result with +10 . You do not cancel out its value with something hurting it with -50. The something will still benefit with +10 no matter what

[CheddarBob39]

@YouLoveBeef

No, because you see when you feel like crap(are depressed) and somebody tells you, "just smile," it would have to be "forced." And believe you me, I am sure that forced fake smile won't make the person live longer/feel better which is my point.

[CheddarBob39]

@YouLoveBeef

I think it is better to say, people who feel better live longer. And that is probably due to being healthy(that's why they feel better.) And when you feel good, you tend to smile more often(naturally.) The smiling is the effect not the cause of feeling good. And feeling good is the cause of smiling and also what determines your longevity.

[CheddarBob39]

@YouLoveBeef

You and this guy may have a valid point though. BUT, from my experience in life thus far, I have had times where I had to force smiles(because I wasn't happy,) and I have had times where I was naturally smiling(truly happy.) I guess being able to force a smile and look happy all the time is a great technique to look confident. lol. Although I am sure it is the confidence that the person already has that is creating the smiling, not the smiling creating confidence.

[YouLoveBeef]

@CheddarBob39 You are absolutely spot on. Since all the things you mentioned .. Large intakes of sugar, fats and other harmful things will make you depressed / feel bad, you will naturally smile less.

I guess I took the extreme example because, overweight unhealthy people smoking 40 cigs a day, maybe even dying from aids, will still smile from time to time. I was merely pointing out that it will of course not help them in the "long" run which I can tell now, that you are clearly aware off :D

[CheddarBob39]

What if your smile looks evil?

[YouLoveBeef]

@CheddarBob39 I know you are not being serious, but I cant help but wanting to address this anyway.

Smiling with Malicious intent is a form of psychosis. Why we come to accept this as something real is because of its often use in entertainment industry. Things like cartoons often drawing from the weird and unrealistic to make us laugh will give you the impression that it happens in real life as well. Why? You can mimic the "evil smile" pretending to be evil, therefore buying into the illusion.

[bethenco01]

Does anyone know the type of software he uses for the presentation???

[imRyRy]

>=D

[IAmThinkTankDubstep]

It's funny because his accents is funny. Problem solved. Lol. Jk. Interesting studies.

[FooDanger]

Smiling 20 times a day? I smiled that many times during this video!

[weinbergler]

Thumbs up if you smiled at the end of this video

[mariakarin]

that was fantastic, so touching!

[mos42]

@meekhra "yes." both can cause the other to occur and thus reinforce that same held positive action whether it were initiated as a smile or as a positive thought. Much like a yawn is contagious, so is a smile. Test it out and see how you feel and what response you get.

[mos42]

@mos42 sorry. meant this for @Cajaquarius :-)

[hellrazor82]

i try not to smile because of braces

[GhostRiderMusic]

@hellrazor82 you can smile with ur moth closed

[TrueDiligence]

thumbs up if you put on a fake smile at the start of the video

[subbtopp]

mmm chocolate

[oldstock1607]

70 people are some hawd-ass pipe hittin niggaz

[pauseTV]

3:36

:) + :( = :)

[burnstagger]

What about the hidden power of frowning and hating?

[EmpoweredByKnowledge]

My dogs smile, I'm not kidding

[TairyGreen89]

lol barry obama.

[MelanieBalassis]

Anyone else smile for the entire talk?



[iceisnice61]

@MelanieBalassis

Yes, giggled as well

[Gapeman35]

@MelanieBalassis I masturbated if thats what youre trying to ask

[CameSawConquered47]

Thumbs up for Barry Obama

[fancycowgrl24]

69 people need braces

[TITOR002]

:D

[mbaraniak]

:)

[MisterAaronRodriguez]

@mbaraniak :-D

[justthebestgolfer]

HOLY SHIT...LOL.HOW MANY TIMES DID THIS DUDE SAY THE WORD SMILE...HAHA=) I LOSS COUNT OF HOW MANY TIMES HE SAID THIS WORD..LOL

[elockle]

@justthebestgolfer that comment made me smile!

[justthebestgolfer]

@elockle RU trying to be funny or did my comment actually make U smile...LOL???

[elockle]

@justthebestgolfer proper smile, and a chuckle...

[Diosukekun]

@12221156514145121225 it's alright. sending you a big hug to make you feel better :)

[galinuas]

0:15 You're welcome

[garethlott]

How's that gut second from the right in the front row? Doesn't put his hand up about smiling, arms crossed, legs crossed, and doesn't applaud.

Either Ron stole his speech, or he's near death...

[FekkenRay]

Great talk :)

[kishelb2]

TEDtalks ftw. this is actually a good talk per se!

[Akitohokuto1]

Smile JESUS Smile

[soccerfreke13]

smiling back at you...

[RollinLeonard]

It would make me smile if you turned down the intro music.

[MomoTheBellyDancer]

Whenever I smile, people think I want to tear their throats out with my teeth. And they might not be far off the mark.

[killersushi99]

Smile and the world smiles with you.

[TheMasterofStupid]

I want 25K a smile!!! :D

[Rovarin]

A smile is a secret key which opens many hearts

- Lord Robert Baden-Powell (founder of the Scout Movement)

[chillmeester]

@Rovarin Yep I think The Lord really meant what he said when he opened the little children's hearts and set up his pedofile organization.

[Rovarin]

@chillmeester Don't know about that - other than that the man in question never acted on such impulses. And that he recommended corporal punishment for scoutleaders that did.

[chillmeester]

@Rovarin , I dont know either 100% because all that shit has been hidden for a long time. but if i look at the trackrecord of other organizations working with children then i think the Lord is a pederast as well.

[ALPHADESIGNTAMPICO]

This guy talks like Anton Yelchin as Pavel Chekov in STAR TREK 2009!

[MrSinnerstefan]

What if you have bad teeth and are shy of smiling cause people will judge you cause of your crooked teeth ?

[TheMasterofStupid]

@MrSinnerstefan at least you're still smiling and that's all that matters. The people who judge are the ones not getting the benefit.

[SpicyHam]

i can't stop smiling

[01rai01]

"Smile though your heart is aching"

Nat King Cole

[ogrish84]

Mary Jane makes me smile.

[caesarnaywin]

on irrelevant side, what's the software he use to make those slides?

[StygianDawn]

@caesarnaywin

It's a website called Prezi.

[caesarnaywin]

@StygianDawn TYVM

[StygianDawn]

@caesarnaywin

No problem. ^_^

[jasminah87]

nothing can replace chocolate :D

[cowstrong]

:)



[tehcexymeowmix]

THANKS I'LL SMILE MORE NOW

[Hatchetryder84]

This has been my research and designing for the past year. Very awesome

[LGAGAFAN21]

this is homework for me ;)

[bskak1940]

A good piece of information .This would be a very useful for laughter club.

[sinojtjej]

Uppsala Universitet, in Uppsala, Sweden.

[Ilovehiphopmuzik1]

64 people didn't smile in the womb

[MeesterVal]

@Ilovehiphopmuzik1 and you don't know how to post an original comment.

[Abena20]

So smiling can solve all your problems? I'm calling bullshit.

[Sanoj1234567]

@Abena20 L O L

[vinnys025]

@Abena20 It will certainly solve your pessimism and negativity.

[kayuhgerek]

Hung up to logics with severely limiting....the greeks didnt discover negative numbers because ots not so called logical....just smile.the result speaks for itself

[chillmeester]

@kayuhgerek : Search for ''Trivium education'' wich was thought by the old greek.

I think you first need to learn proper grammar as your capacity for forming sentences is severely lacking.

''just smile. the result speak for itself'' is a circular logic fallacy.

[chillmeester]

this is bad logic and bad science.

there is no long term statistic data gathered to support his claims.

what about the forced smiles from salespeople and newsanchors and celebs ?

i think that stress reduction is better achieved by understanding the problem and setting out actions and goals then just by a sheepish smile.

marital problems are better solved by communication and being true with oneself and eachother.

and children smile as a compensation for their lack in strength.

[TheMasterofStupid]

@chillmeester You're way too negative lol

[chillmeester]

@TheMasterofStupid You're way too simplistic and as gullible as a child....... i really feel sorry for your mental conditioning, i guess it's better to watch happy days and smile as an idiot instead of thinking critically

[Cajaquarius]

@chillmeester It seems the point here is that it is better to be optimistic than pessimistic if you are referring to individual health. People who are excessively negative or the like are more likely to suffer from cardiovascular and stress related illness. The problem is the focus on the smile - it is like saying that pooping more is a way to fight starvation because people who poop a lot generally aren't starving. Smiling is the result of positive, optimistic thinking, not a cause of it.

[chillmeester]

@Cajaquarius I agree with your points. if you smile , it should reflect your inner emotional state. keep it real.

let's say your pet dies, what the hell will puttin on a fake smile achieve ?

[Cajaquarius]

@chillmeester Agreed. When my dad died when I was young my family always told me to smile because it would make me feel better and forcing it it did nothing but make me angry. Positive thinking is the message that should be focused on. If one wants to be happy they should set goals, get shit done. Nothing makes one happier than being useful to their species in some capacity - it is a built in, biological thing.

[chillmeester]

@Cajaquarius Yep. the first intelligent response to my feedback on this video. thank you. it almost seemed that a slavish zombie mind believing everything at face value without deeper contemplation and turning things around had become the norm. i might be very positive in my mind about certain things and not be smiling . or i might be depressed and smiling like there's no tomorrow. as long as i am not running away from those inner states it's ok.

soundgarden - black hole sun

[JakeObnial]

@chillmeester Well, when you think about it, smiles suggest greater satisfaction and life and perhaps show a reduction in stress. That may in fact, contribute to a person's well-being, long life and success. True, you may have very positive thoughts in your mind, but it is also likely that you'd smile specially if that positive thought has been exacted. Perhaps the smile he's referring to is having the positive outlook emanate outwardly as smiles -- not merely flexing cheek muscles :)

[rneekhra]

@Cajaquarius I think since has proved it if you change your facial expression your mood will change. Regards

[Cajaquarius]

@rneekhra The thing is it is a chicken and egg scenario - is smiling leading to positive thinking or is positive thinking a precursor to smiling in the way that sexual arousal would cause erection? I tend to think the latter on this.

[GrantSR]

@Cajaquarius I can't cite it, but I have seen research that says that simply faking a smile can improve your mood. So it's not a Chicken OR egg situation it is a chicken AND egg situation. Either can help.

[Jammed9000]

I don't agree with most of his stuff. I personally don't smile much.

[locknloadxoxo]

62 people aren't smiling and will die young.

[EATshitanddrinkbleac]

I CANT AFFORD TO BE HAPPY IN THISD ECONOMY

[kdawgtehdude]

:)

[queens12341]

actually my daughter was crying in her 3d scan... lol

[EgyptianLiberal]

I do smile a lot but i think this is crap not supported enough by science !

[inosentz]

60 people are going to live 10 years less and need to eat WAY more chocolate

[chefawkes]

One of the worst talks. Attributing causality betweens life expectancy and smiles? ridiculous.

[missingt00th]

@chefawkes Re-fucking-lax, dude. It can't hurt to smile, and god knows our society can use it.

[chefawkes]

@missingt00th

"it can't hurt to smile"

who said it's hurting? i like smiling. im just saying this guy's logic is ridiculous. smile more =  longer life expectancy. Usually i learn something from TED talks. This was just nonsense.

[missingt00th]

@chefawkes Dude, I'm sorry you can't listen to reason. That's your fucking bad. It stands to reason, actually, that if you spent your lifetime frowning, you'd probably end up dying pretty quickly. The old people that I've gotten to know in my life have been pretty fucking cheery, actually. And that's a fact. Obviously, other factors come in to play, but that's ALWAYS the case, and I'll still go with my informed intuition over being a jerk, anyday. Cheers.

[chefawkes]

@missingt00th

im a jerk cuz i disagree with his logic? wow how reasonable of you.. pff

[missingt00th]

@chefawkes It's not 'his logic', it's reason and good sense, pure and simple. But believe what you want to believe. I'm sure you're good at that.

[chefawkes]

@missingt00th

ya its good sense. smile more often! you'll live longer! It's something a mother would tell her child. This is TED talks, it's supposed to be bright ideas supported with facts and science. Not mushy gushy mothers intuition.

[missingt00th]

@chefawkes Oh, you're one of those rigorous science-types, right? Only believe in anything that can be proven, and hence throw reason to the wind. TED isn't only about factual stuff, friend. It contains a lot more than that, thank the fucking lord. Because if everyone just spoke when they had a fact to divulge, we'd live in a fucking boring world and a backwards one as well.

[chefawkes]

@missingt00th

I believe in many things that haven't been proven. you assume too much. But i'm not gonna believe just anything someone says. there's gotta be reasoning behind it. this guy doesn't have any.

[missingt00th]

@chefawkes Correction: "you don't want to see any (reason) behind it." It makes you feel better, because a world where people say sensible things based on intuition and reason gives you anxieties.

[aidilusion]

Anyone knows how to create presentation slides like that????

[WAYOFFproduction]

@aidilusion either you have a lot of time and you know how to use after effects or, there is prezi dot com, which is possibly where he did it from. (haven't actually used it but I've seen some of the stuff and it's impressive.)

[lwong3601]

58 people don't know how to smile.

[CoolerThanSora]

You made me smile for a full 7:27 minutes.