Metacognition: An Important Skill for Modern Times | Brendan Conway-Smith | TEDxCarletonUniversity

In his talk, Brendan Conway-Smith introduces the listener to the concept of metacognition, one's own understanding of their mind, and how understanding metacognition can help the individual manage the intense stressors of modern life. Brendan is a PhD candidate who researches how to better understand metacognition and apply its benefits. He teaches cognitive science while working at the Cognitive Modeling Lab. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx