How to use one paper towel | Joe Smith | TEDxConcordiaUPortland
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A short TEDx talk by Joe Smith teaching how to dry your hands with a single paper towel. It shows a simple technique for cutting waste.
HN treats it as a tiny practical life hack some adopt for good, while others mock it as peak TED.
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This banned TED talk is all you need to know about TED and where their motivations are: [LINK] Peak TED is actually this video on how to use one paper towel when washing your hands: [VIDEO] . You mean if you shake your hands and fling water all over the bathroom then you don't need as much paper to absorb the remaining water? How revolutionary.
Two quick things from back when TED talks were actually interesting/useful: 1. How to tie your shoes the right way (so the knot doesn't come undone): [LINK] 2. How to dry your hands with a single paper towel (so that you prevent unnecessary waste): [VIDEO]
People are very negative about these kinds of TED talks, but I actually improved my hand drying technique after the TEDx on it: [VIDEO] That and using the back of my hand/arm to push off the water from my body after a shower keep our towels much dryer and nicer.
He should have been shaking his hands while waiting for it to dispense. Then he could use just one towel. [VIDEO]
Best TED talk I’ve seen: [VIDEO] I think about this every time I wash my hands in a public restroom with paper towels.