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Jay Sullivan’s Tips for a Good Slide Presentation

What makes an effective presentation? What are some things you should keep in mind when putting together a slideshow? An effective presentation is one that’s put together with the audience in mind. If you are creating slides, simplify things as much as possible: make sure the text is easy to read and digest, minimize distractions (e.g. animated slide transitions), and avoid superfluous language. Here are a few useful tips for a good presentation.

Where Does Knowledge Come From? 3 Theories

Where does knowledge come from? Why does Deutsch believe knowledge comes from guessing? The book The Beginning of Infinity says that knowledge is infinite and people are responsible for finding it. But there are still different theories on how we gain such knowledge. Below we’ll go through the different theories on where knowledge comes from and why we should stay open-minded about knowledge.

How to Manage Your Voice in Public Speaking

What kind of voice should you use during public speaking? How loud should you speak? What about speed? Managing your voice in public speaking is one of the hardest things about it, especially if you have little experience speaking for a large audience. Many beginner speakers practice saying their script but pay little attention to their voice, which is where things tend to go awry. Here are some tips for managing your voice in public speaking.

What Is Fallibilism? Nothing Can Be Proven True

What is fallibilism? Why does David Deutsch warn against parochialism? In The Beginning of Infinity, David Deutsch argues that there’s no limit to knowledge and that nothing is absolute. He urges us to remember that nothing can be proven true, which is called fallibilism. Read below to learn more about fallibilism and how science advances through mistakes.

How to Structure a Presentation in 6 Simple Steps

What’s the best way to organize a presentation? Should you deliver your point at the beginning or at the end? If your presentation doesn’t follow a clear structure, your point will likely get lost in the ramble. According to communication expert Jay Sullivan, the author of Simply Said, your should organize your presentation into six parts: 1) opener, 2) conclusion (yes, the conclusion comes second), 3) your premise (what’s in it for them?), 4) supporting evidence (why should they believe you?), 5) recap, and 6) action steps. Here’s how to structure a presentation to make sure your message gets across.

Evolution of Ideas: How Learning Mimics Evolution

How does learning mimic evolution? How do ideas evolve? Theoretical physicist David Deutsch rejects the idea that humanity will someday know everything there is to know. He also believes that like genes, ideas reproduce and are extremely hard to change. Here’s why the evolution of ideas is very similar to genes, according to Deutsch’s book The Beginning of Infinity.

Body Language in Presentations: Tips for Speakers

Should you stand or sit when delivering a presentation? Is it better to move or stand still? What about eye contact? Most communication is nonverbal, which also applies to public speaking. Your body language and your facial expressions communicate your confidence, your level of comfort, and your engagement. One rule of thumb to follow is to display openness and confidence with your body and make occasional eye contact with members of the audience. Here are some presentation body language tips to keep in mind.

All Knowledge Is Good Knowledge—Here’s Why

Why is all knowledge good knowledge? What happens when truth becomes universal? In The Beginning of Infinity, theoretical physicist David Deutsch claims that all knowledge is significant. He cites two schools of thought to debate this claim: reductionism and holism. Read below to learn more about the importance of knowledge and if we’ll ever find universal truth.

Untamed Book Club Questions: A Complete Guide

What can emotions teach us about engaging with the larger world? What is the best version of your life you can imagine? The main themes of Glennon Doyle’s book Untamed are parenting, spirituality, empowering women, rejecting patriarchy and oppression, feminism, and sexuality. Book club questions for Untamed will want to draw on these concepts for readers to discuss and share. Read on for a complete guide to Glennon Doyle’s Untamed book club questions and come away with a better understanding of this influential book.

The Relationship Between Poverty and Education

What is the relationship between poverty and education? Why do the poor choose not to send their children to school? Poverty is a major obstacle to obtaining an education. But even when education is available, poor parents may choose not to send their children to school. This is because there’s often a lack of well-paying jobs in poor areas, so parents don’t bother educating their children because they see little point in doing so. Here’s why the poor often choose not to make use of the educational opportunities that are available to them.