What I learned from going blind in space | Chris Hadfield | TED

There's an astronaut saying: In space, "there is no problem so bad that you can't make it worse." So how do you deal with the complexity, the sheer pressure, of dealing with dangerous and scary situations? Retired colonel Chris Hadfield paints a vivid portrait of how to be prepared for the worst in space (and life) -- and it starts with walking into a spider's web. Watch for a special space-y performance.

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[zach]

Man this guy really knows how to paint a picture with his words

[adbasketball]

“The danger is entirely different than the fear.” Coolest quote ever.

[bigdaddy]

I like how he just goes, "So I was completely blind outside of the spaceship..." "So what's the scariest thing you've ever done? A lot of people are scared of spiders..." Like this guy is incredible.

[alexyulchiev]

He's probably the most interesting man in the world

[doomerconsumer]

He radiates steady coolness, he's like a space exploring James Bond. Could listen to him talk for hours.

[Giraffe]

My school got to skype call him, he told us his story. And we got to ask him questions about what his experience was like. The best day of my life!

[TheRealTricky]

Really when he told about the launch... "In a few hours you will be glorious in space or you will be dead" still in mind, and I really felt like I was in that shuttle myself about to be shot into space.
He really knows how to tell a story.

[mubtasik]

He should really start a podcast. I can listen to him for hours.

[DeeckyRizzo]

"The danger is entirely different than the fear". I will use that quote forever!

[lineaE]

So, let me get this straight...This guy is an astronaut, a great public speaker and he can also play guitar and sing... How many lifetimes does a normal person need to accomplish all of that?

[johnmcgraw]

Is nobody gonna talk about this mans musical abilities? Astronaut and capable singer / guitar player. I love this man

[pixlekingproductions]

WALK INTO SPIDER WEBS!?!?
Here in Australia that's called assisted suicide.

[ThePhilNews]

"The same room that our childhood heroes got dressed in."

The only childhood hero I see is Chris Hadfield.

[kathywolstenholme]

Chris Hadfield has successfully navigated the fine line of humility - writing and talking about yourself and your experiences so that they sound like a privilege rather than a peacock-type boast.

[stanlyong]

Chris is definitely a workaholic person he knows science physics chemistry mechanics piloting psychology philosophy music instrument multi-linguist and physically strong. what a charm.

[mattyice]

This guy ended one of the coolest TED talks I've ever watched with a mini david bowie concert...

[MyoticTesseract]

*gets a standing ovation*
"That's very nice of you."

This man is leaving behind a fantastic legacy and paving the way for a bright future.

[KesslerWB]

Isn't he the guy who kept filming himself eating stuff in space? Cool guy.

[nobivalorant]

*Gets Blinded in one eye*
"Ok im blinded"
*Continues to Work in space like a boss*

[jessemihindukulasuriya]

"The danger is entirely different to the fear."- chris hadfield
One of his greatest quotes