HW7 BAS-T124WSB-8 Group3

GROUP 3: Lê Minh Thuận, Nguyễn Đăng Triệu, Ninh Hoàng Lê Vy,
Nguyễn Thanh Phương, Võ Văn Thịnh
BAS-T124WSB-8
HW7
Task Description:
PART 1:
Thuận
https://bigthink.com/series/great-question/loneliness-epidemic/
1. Central Idea. The central idea of this presentation circulates around the fact
that the loneliness epidemic is spreading and killing us, humans.
2. Main point. The presentation covers these main points:
+ Loneliness is a widespread problem that has been growing for decades
and is able to affect all ages and demographics.
+ Factors contribute to loneliness, including social mobility, screen time,
and social isolation.
+ Loneliness can affect our health.
+ Some recommendations on preventing loneliness.
3. Attention Grabber. To catch the attention of the audience, the speaker starts
his presentation by defining what loneliness is and immediately distinguishes
the difference between loneliness and isolation. The method is effective
because the speaker shows the audience that loneliness is extremely familiar
to them in daily life and also raises their curiosity by the fact that loneliness is
different from isolation. The speaker includes studies and articles on the rate
of loneliness in different age ranges and its effect on our overall health to
create the audience’s desire to seek more information.
4. Reaction. This presentation provided me valuable information on the effect of
loneliness and it is crucial to take good care of my mental health.
Thịnh
https://bigthink.com/series/collective-illusions/post-secondary-school/
1. Central idea: The central idea of this presentation revolves around the
collective illusion that people aren't satisfied with the current education
system, where everything is standardized. However, they incorrectly think that
most other people still want this existing standardized system.
2. Main points:
+ A collective illusion is a situation where most people in a group go
along with an idea that they don't agree with, simply because they
incorrectly think that most other people in the group agree with it.
+ You have to make a trade-off between the possibilities that an
institution of higher education could deliver for higher education.
+ People think that what others want is a prestigious school with a great
sports team and an active social life out of higher education. But
people actually want to get a good job that is meaningful to them and to
do that with as little debt as possible.
+ An ideal education system provides things that are modularized,
individualized and customized using credentials instead of diplomas, to
create better signals for employers.
+ Education is meant to support people, enabling them to live their dream
life.
3. Attention-grabber: The presenter catches the attention of the audience by

showing the collective illusion that people are stuck in. He shows how serious
the illusion is and how it can affect you. Lastly, the presenter provides a
solution that helps dismantle the illusions.
4. Reactions: The presentation helps me recognize the collective illusions

around me and shows that success is not just going to college but equipping
you to live your dream life.
Triệu
https://bigthink.com/series/explain-it-like-im-smart/your-brain-on-music/
1. The central idea revolves around the intricate relationship between music, the
brain, and human experience.
2. Main points
+ Evolutionary Origins of Music: It is hypothesized that human music has

been greatly impacted by walking, which dates back to Australopithecine
ancestors. Throughout human history, the relationship between movement
and sound has influenced the evolution of music.
+ Neurological Response to Music: the presentation explains how different
regions of the brain respond to music, including the brainstem, basal ganglia,
amygdala, and neocortex. Additionally, It investigates the processing of
sound, pleasure, emotion, and intricate musical patterns by these brain
regions.
+ Human Music Is Different: It draws attention to the special relationship that
exists between sound and motion in human music, which is explained by the
connections that exist between the motor areas that control movement and
the auditory regions that process sound. This unique quality distinguishes
human music from other animal forms of communication.
+ Auditory Scene Analysis: The presentation defines auditory scene analysis
as humans' ability to focus on specific threads of sound in a complex auditory
environment. This ability is comparable to the ability to pick out specific
conversations at a loud party.
+ Emotional Responses to Music: It investigates the emotional impact of
music, including its ability to cause pleasure, happiness, sadness, and fear.
The presentation explores the adaptive role of emotions in music, comparing
musical responses to survival instincts.
+ Music as Mental Time Travel: Finally, the presentation proposes that music
acts as a form of mental time travel, allowing people to travel back through
layers of their brain and reconnect with primal instincts and emotions. This
concept depicts music as a deeply ingrained part of the human experience,
bridging the gap between culture and biology.
3. Attention-grabber: the presentation starts with an evocative description of

Australopithecine ancestors walking so the audience can truly understand the
connection between motion and human music. Moreover, the presentation also
makes use of descriptive language and imagery to paint a vivid picture of the
concepts in order to discuss. Another striking point is the given facts, can help the
audience improve their curiosity and encourage them to pay attention to learn more,
for example, interesting insights in terms of the neurological and psychological
effects of music, such as mirror neurons and the role of emotions in music
appreciation
5. Reaction: This presentation is very useful and informative for those who want to
learn more about the effects of music on human behavior.
Vy
https://bigthink.com/series/the-big-think-interview/mastering-the-new-rules-of-brandin
g/
1. Central Idea: The central idea of this presentation is that patience is a

critical ingredient in building something meaningful, whether in
business, brand-building, or life.
2. Main Points (Parallel Form): The presentation develops the following
main points:
+ Listening: Actively listen before speaking. Time is valuable,
and understanding your surroundings is crucial.
+ Democratization of Storytelling: Anyone can share their
story now, thanks to social media. Authenticity matters more
than gatekeepers.
+ Complexity and Choices: Abundance of content options can
be overwhelming. Lighting, video length, and other factors play a
role.
+ Brand Metrics: Measure brand success based on business
results over the long term.
+ Patience and Fear: Patience isn’t complacency; it’s resilience.
Fear often drives impatience.
3. Attention-Grabber: The speaker uses an energetic, New Jersey-style
delivery as an attention-grabber. It’s effective because it contrasts with the
usual tone, piquing curiosity.
4. Reactions:
+ Benefits: The emphasis on patience resonates. Building a
legacy requires endurance and long-term thinking.
+ Objections: Some ambitious individuals may struggle with
patience due to fear of judgment or short-term focus.
Phương
https://bigthink.com/series/legends/future-proof-your-career/
1. Central idea of this presentation: a mindset of continuous learning,

curiosity, and adaptability, and fostering inter-generational collaboration, are
crucial for future-proofing one's career and contributing meaningfully in a
rapidly changing world.
2. Main points:
+ Adaptation to change: Conley emphasizes the necessity of adapting to a
rapidly evolving world where traditional approaches to business and career
paths are continuously challenged by new technologies which change
demographics and cultural norms.
+ Lifelong Learning and Curiosity: He advocates for maintaining a sense of
curiosity during our life as a key to success and fulfillment.
+ The Modern Elder: The concept of the "modern elder," which is defined as +
someone who combines wisdom with curiosity. The modern elder is not just a
mentor dispensing wisdom but also actively learning from younger
generations, showing humility and openness to new ideas.
+ Psychological Insights in Business: By applying Abraham Maslow's hierarchy
of needs to the business, Conley shows the innovative approach to leadership
and organizational development which suggests recognizing and addressing
the psychological needs of employees, customers, and investors can lead to
greater success and resilience.
+ Creativity in Crisis: Conley shares the experiences of dealing with challenges
by thinking creatively and using foundational psychological principles which
used to help him revive his company after the economic crisis.
+ The Importance of Evolving: Presentation highlights the necessity of personal
and career improvement; and suggests reevaluating the stage of life or career
when circumstances change.
+ Inter-generational Collaboration: It provides a valuable environment where
older individuals bring experience and wisdom, while younger people
contribute fresh perspectives and technological knowledge.
3. Attention-grabber: The presentation attracts people by the natural language

with a provocative tone at the beginning. During the presentation, the speaker
makes audiences curious about how he can navigate and overcome
challenges in his real life. Moreover, his presentation mentioned many popular
problems that attract many people.
4. Reactions: this presentation gives me lots of information and strategy for my
future career which is useful and realistic for the audience.
PART 2:
Our group thinks that in order to make a presentation success should be based on
teamwork and communication. We should delegate duties in accordance with the
skills of each member through regular check-ins which ensured that all aspects were
fully developed. This also made the audience feel their interest was not being
disrupted while the interchange of speakers took place and, hence, no break in
information flow. The reason for this was possibly that we used illustration and
integrated interactive activity together as this helped keep the audience interested. In
conclusion, teamwork and concentration on public participation appear to be two
major components that contributed to a successful presentation.

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GROUP 3: Lê Minh Thuận, Nguyễn Đăng Triệu, Ninh Hoàng Lê Vy,

Nguyễn Thanh Phương, Võ Văn Thịnh

3. Attention-grabber: The presenter catches the attention of the audience by

4. Reactions: The presentation helps me recognize the collective illusions

+ Evolutionary Origins of Music: It is hypothesized that human music has

3. Attention-grabber: the presentation starts with an evocative description of

1. Central Idea: The central idea of this presentation is that patience is a

1. Central idea of this presentation: a mindset of continuous learning,

3. Attention-grabber: The presentation attracts people by the natural language

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