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Shock Value from 2023-12-08T08:00:59
Being jolted out of the everyday can be a good thing. From an elaborate farce, to benign naughtiness, to a life-altering event—this hour, TED speakers explain the productive side of the provocative...
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For All Eternity from 2023-12-01T08:00:59
Original broadcast date: January 27, 2023. Information feels more accessible than ever, but the ways we store data are surprisingly fragile. Can we save anything forever? This hour, TED speakers ex...
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What Topples Democracies from 2023-11-24T08:00:59
Around the world, democratic ideals are being tested in surprising ways. As the curtains rise on a big election year, TED speakers explore what can keep people united and what drives them apart. Gu...
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What Leadership Looks Like from 2022-04-29T00:01:35
From workplaces to schools to national governments, leaders everywhere are being called on to solve complex problems with humility and bravery. This hour, we consider what it takes to be a leader. ...
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Listen Again: The Food Connection from 2022-04-01T00:01:28
Original broadcast date: September 3, 2021. Food is one of life's greatest pleasures, yet many of our food systems are flawed. This hour, TED speakers look to the past to reconnect with what we eat...
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Steven Johnson: Why We're Living Longer from 2022-03-25T00:01:41
In the last century, human life expectancy has doubled. This hour, we talk with writer Steven Johnson on the many breakthroughs that made this possible — and where we go from here.
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Listen Again: Warped Reality (2020) from 2022-03-18T00:01:43
Original broadcast date: October 30, 2020. False information on the internet makes it harder and harder to know what's true, and the consequences have been devastating. This hour, TED speakers expl...
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What Lies Beneath from 2022-03-11T00:01:30
From our planet's underwater caves to its ancient soils, there are entire worlds right beneath our feet. This hour, we explore the subterranean forces that shape our lives above the ground. Guests ...
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Listen Again: Migration from 2022-03-04T00:01:39
Original broadcast date: April 30, 2021. Migration is a part of everyone's history. This hour, TED speakers explore ideas about places we call home — and how these experiences continue to reshape o...
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Listen Again: Jason Reynolds - The Antidote To Hopelessness from 2022-02-25T00:01:25
Original broadcast date: September 17, 2021. Jason Reynolds is an award-winning author and National Ambassador for Young People's Literature. This hour, Jason speaks with Manoush about reaching kid...
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Work, Play, Rest - Part 3 from 2022-02-18T00:01:56
Rest is so much more than just a good night's sleep. From human hibernation to ASMR to the science of dreams, we explore how to nourish our minds and bodies with different forms of rest. Guests inc...
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Work, Play, Rest - Part 2 from 2022-02-11T00:01:05
As kids, play comes naturally. But over time, it gets replaced with work. This hour, TED speakers explore how to reconnect with play—to spark creativity, combat despair, and find our way in the wor...
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Work, Play, Rest - Part 1 from 2022-02-04T00:01:39
The past few years have shaken the fundamental ways we live. It's... disorienting. But it's also an opportunity to reexamine how we spend our time. Over the next three episodes, TED speakers will i...
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Listen Again: The Life Cycles Of Cities (2020) from 2022-01-28T00:01:15
Original broadcast date: November 15, 2020. Cities are never static; they can transform in months, years, or centuries. This hour, TED speakers explore how today's cities are informed by the past, ...
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Dave Eggers: Writing For A Better Future from 2022-01-21T00:01:09
Fiction can serve as a window into multiple realities—to imagine different futures or understand our own past. This hour, author and TED speaker Dave Eggers talks technology, education, and the hea...
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Listen Again: Through The Looking Glass from 2022-01-14T00:01:05
Original broadcast date: Friday, March 19, 2021. Our senses can only take us so far in understanding the world. But with the right tools, we can dig deeper. This hour, TED speakers take us through ...
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Reshaping Evolution from 2022-01-07T00:01:59
New innovations in gene and stem cell technology have the power to shape ecosystems and even change humanity. This hour, TED speakers share the breakthroughs heralding the next scientific revolutio...
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Listen Again: An SOS From The Ocean from 2021-12-31T00:01:52
Original broadcast date: June 25, 2021. For centuries, humans have relied on the oceans for resources and food... but even the deepest sea has its limits. This hour, TED speakers discuss how we can...
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Bonus Episode: Kelp Farming, for the Climate from 2021-12-29T00:01:37
As part of our series about oceans, we're featuring a special bonus episode from our friends at Gimlet's How to Save a Planet. Hosts Alex Blumberg and Ayana Elizabeth Johnson explore how seaweed an...
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Listen Again: A Love Letter To The Ocean from 2021-12-24T00:01:45
Original broadcast date: June 11, 2021. Oceans cover nearly 75% of the Earth. While they seem vast and frightening, they're also enchanting and whimsical. This hour, TED speakers dive into stories ...
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Amy Webb: A Glimpse Into The Future from 2021-12-17T00:01:39
This hour, futurist Amy Webb guides us through innovations that give a glimpse into the future of transportation, wellness, tech, commerce, and travel ... and the impacts they'll have on our lives.
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Listen Again: The Artist's Voice from 2021-12-10T00:01:57
Original broadcast date: May 13, 2021. Art not only spreads joy, but also inspires us to think deeply about the world around us. This hour, TED speakers explore how dance, poetry, and film can shif...
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Changing Our Minds from 2021-12-03T00:01:50
Admitting we're wrong is painful--even seen as a sign of weakness. But what if we take a more flexible approach? This hour: how rethinking ideas can be good for our brains and our relationships. Gu...
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Listen Again: Jen Gunter: Body Talk from 2021-11-19T00:01:47
Original broadcast date: May 28, 2021. What does it mean to be healthy and to care for our bodies? This hour, physician and writer Jen Gunter empowers us to cut through false medical claims and mak...
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Bonus Episode: Robin Steinberg from 2021-11-17T00:01:19
Nearly half a million Americans are jailed because they can't pay bail. In this live conversation, host Manoush Zomorodi interviews public defender Robin Steinberg, who has created a rotating bail ...
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Bucking The System from 2021-11-12T00:01:38
We hear calls for systemic change, but what does that look like? This hour, TED speakers share stories of taking on institutions — from schools, to medicine, to policing — so they work for everyone...
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Listen Again: Nora McInerny: Life's Rough Edges from 2021-11-05T00:01:14
When experiencing grief or hardship, how can we move forward? This hour, writer Nora McInerny shares ideas on navigating the most difficult parts of life... and living life fully in the face of loss.
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Special Delivery from 2021-10-29T00:01:46
What does it take to deliver a message, precious cargo, or vaccines — meant for exactly the right place in our bodies? This hour, TED speakers explore the often perilous journey of crucial deliveri...
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Shoham Arad: Ideas Into Action from 2021-10-22T00:01
Anyone can have a big idea. But how do those big ideas come to fruition and grow? Director of the TED Fellows program Shoham Arad walks us through several speakers who turned a spark into a movement.
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Listen Again: Revitalize from 2021-10-15T00:01:24
Original broadcast date: April 9, 2021. After an exhausting year for everyone, how can we bring what's been dormant back to life? This hour, TED speakers explore ways to revitalize our minds, bodie...
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Listen Again: Life Stages Of The Brain (10.8.2021) from 2021-10-08T00:01:46
Original broadcast date: March 5, 2021. In each stage of life, our brains morph and change. This hour, TED speakers explore pivotal chapters where the brain can either flourish or decline – and wha...
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Listen Again: School Of Life (2020) from 2021-09-24T00:01:32
Original broadcast date: October 2, 2020. Millions of kids returned to school this month. But if there's one thing we've learned from the past two years, it's that there's so much to learn outside ...
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Jason Reynolds: The Antidote To Hopelessness from 2021-09-17T00:01:56
Jason Reynolds is an award-winning author and National Ambassador for Young People's Literature. This hour, Jason speaks with Manoush about reaching kids through stories that let them feel understo...
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Listen Again: The Gratitude Chain: A.J. Jacobs from 2021-09-10T00:01:55
Original broadcast date: February 19, 2021. When A.J. Jacobs set out to thank everyone who made his morning cup of coffee, he realized the chain of thank-yous was endless. This hour, Jacobs shares ...
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The Food Connection from 2021-09-03T00:01:46
Food is one of life's greatest pleasures, yet many of our food systems are flawed. This hour, TED speakers look to the past to reconnect with what we eat, and the present to reimagine our food futu...
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Listen Again — Esther Perel: Building Resilient Relationships (2020) from 2021-08-27T00:01:15
Original broadcast date: September 11, 2020. How do we build more trusting and empathetic relationships, even during a crisis? This hour, therapist Esther Perel shares ideas on creating lasting bon...
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Elise Hu: The Beauty Ideal from 2021-08-20T00:01
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. But it's also shaped by global norms. This hour, journalist Elise Hu reflects on what's considered beautiful now, and how we'll think about beauty in the future.
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Listen Again: It Takes Time from 2021-08-13T00:01:55
Original broadcast date: February 5, 2021. We live in an era of instant gratification. But some things--to reach their full potential--simply cannot be rushed. This hour, TED speakers explore what ...
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Saleem Reshamwala: Far Flung Places from 2021-07-30T00:01:17
This hour, journalist Saleem Reshamwala gives us a tour of surprising people and places — Lima, Nairobi, and prehistoric New Jersey — to inspire new perspectives on travel and cultures.
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The Public Commons from 2021-07-23T00:01:18
How can we create public places that feel welcoming and safe for everyone? This hour, TED speakers examine our physical and digital spaces—how they run, who they serve, and how to make them better....
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Listen Again: Uncharted (2020) from 2021-07-02T08:34:29
Original broadcast date: March 27, 2020. There's so much we've yet to explore—from outer space to the deep ocean to our own brains. This hour, Manoush goes on a journey through those uncharted plac...
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An SOS From The Ocean from 2021-06-25T00:01:46
For centuries, humans have relied on the oceans for resources and food... but even the deepest sea has its limits. This hour, TED speakers discuss how we can save our seas to save our planet. Guest...
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A Love Letter To The Ocean from 2021-06-11T00:01:27
Oceans cover nearly 75% of the Earth. While they seem vast and frightening, they're also enchanting and whimsical. This hour, TED speakers dive into stories of connection — and even love — in the s...
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Bonus Episode: Jon M. Chu from 2021-06-08T00:01:36
Ever since he started shooting home movies with his family's bulky video camera, Jon M. Chu knew he wanted to be a filmmaker. But after directing several Hollywood blockbuster films like G.I. J...
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Listen Again: Clint Smith from 2021-06-04T00:01:12
Original broadcast date: June 5, 2020. The killing of George Floyd by a police officer in 2020 sparked massive protests nationwide. This hour, writer and scholar Clint Smith reflects on this moment...
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Jen Gunter: Body Talk from 2021-05-28T00:01
What does it mean to be healthy and to care for our bodies? Physician and writer Jen Gunter empowers us to cut through false medical claims and make informed decisions about our health.
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Listen Again: Breathe from 2021-05-21T00:01:39
Original broadcast date: January 15, 2021. Breathing is essential to life. And lately, the safety of the air we inhale, or the need to pause and take a deep breath, is on our minds a lot. This hour...
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The Artist's Voice from 2021-05-14T00:01:42
Art not only spreads joy, but also inspires us to think deeply about the world around us. This hour, TED speakers explore how dance, poetry, and film can shift beliefs and empower creative expressi...
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Listen Again: Warped Reality from 2021-05-07T00:01:05
Original broadcast date: October 30, 2020. False information on the internet makes it harder and harder to know what's true, and the consequences have been devastating. This hour, TED speakers expl...
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Nora McInerny: Life's Rough Edges from 2021-04-23T00:01:19
When experiencing grief or hardship, how can we move forward? This hour, writer Nora McInerny shares ideas on navigating the most difficult parts of life ... and living life fully in the face of loss.
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Listen Again: A Century Of Money from 2021-04-16T00:01:46
Original broadcast date: December 11, 2020. Recessions, depressions, bubbles, and blue skies — our economy has a history of soaring and plummeting. This hour, TED speakers look to the past for less...
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Bonus Episode: ZigZag - The Pulse from 2021-04-14T00:01:28
In our latest TED Radio Hour episode, we explored ways to revitalize ourselves... especially when we feel exhausted. In this bonus follow-up episode from ZigZag, host Manoush Zomorodi shares storie...
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Revitalize from 2021-04-09T00:01
After an exhausting year for everyone, how can we bring what's been dormant back to life? This hour, TED speakers explore ways to revitalize our minds, bodies, buildings--and even populations. Gues...
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Listen Again: The Life Cycles Of Cities from 2021-04-02T00:01:33
Original broadcast date: November 13, 2020. Cities are never static; they can transform in months, years, or centuries. This hour, TED speakers explore how today's cities are informed by the past, ...
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Listen Again - Baratunde Thurston: How To Citizen from 2021-03-26T00:01:14
Original broadcast date: December 4, 2020. Last year's election saw historic voter turnout. But in a divided democracy, how else can we commit to our civic duties? This hour, Baratunde Thurston joi...
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Through The Looking Glass from 2021-03-19T00:01:58
Our senses can only take us so far in understanding the world. But with the right tools, we can dig deeper. This hour, TED speakers take us through the looking glass, where we explore new frontiers...
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Listen Again: Sound And Silence from 2021-03-12T00:01:39
Original broadcast date: October 16, 2020. Sound surrounds us, from cacophony even to silence. But depending on how we hear, the world can be a different auditory experience for each of us. This ho...
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Life Stages Of The Brain from 2021-03-05T00:01
In each stage of life, our brains morph and change. This hour, TED speakers explore pivotal chapters where the brain can either flourish or decline – and what control we might have over brain healt...
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Black History ... And The Future from 2021-02-26T00:01:12
Black History Month is a time to remember and reflect on Black heritage. This hour features powerful conversations from past episodes on how we can confront the past to move toward a better future....
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The Gratitude Chain: A.J. Jacobs from 2021-02-19T00:01:11
When A.J. Jacobs set out to thank everyone who made his morning cup of coffee, he realized the chain of thank-yous was endless. This hour, Jacobs shares ideas on gratitude—and how to make it count.
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Listen Again — Esther Perel: Building Resilient Relationships from 2021-02-12T00:01:34
Original broadcast date: September 11, 2020. How do we build more trusting and empathetic relationships, even during a crisis? This hour, therapist Esther Perel shares ideas on creating lasting bon...
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It Takes Time from 2021-02-05T00:01
We live in an era of instant gratification. But some things — to reach their full potential — simply cannot be rushed. This hour, TED speakers explore what we can learn from ideas that take time. G...
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Turning Kids Into Grown-Ups from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Parenting is fraught with uncertainty, changing with each generation. This hour, TED speakers share ideas about raising kids and how — despite our best efforts — we're probably still doing it wrong...
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Trust And Consequences from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Our lives are fueled by trust: in our loved ones, our colleagues, our leaders. But how do we cultivate it, and restore if it's lost? In this episode, TED speakers explore our relationship with trus...
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In Search Of from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
How far would you go to find something that's just out of reach, or maybe not even real? In this hour, TED speakers tell stories about searching for elusive sea creatures and distant aliens. Guests...
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The Consequences Of Racism from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
What does it mean to be judged before you walk through the door? What are the consequences? This week, TED speakers delve into the ways racism impacts our lives, from education, to health, to safet...
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Decoding Our Emotions from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We experience powerful emotions all of the time, but what are they exactly? Where do they come from? This hour, TED speakers invoke history, language, science and music to help us think about the w...
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Manoush's Favorites: Painfully Funny from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We're hard at work on new episodes of the TED Radio Hour, which will start rolling out in March. In the meantime, new host Manoush Zomorodi shares some of her favorite episodes of the show. This ep...
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Manoush's Favorites: Slowing Down from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We're hard at work on new episodes of the TED Radio Hour, which will start rolling out in March. In the meantime, our new host Manoush Zomorodi shares some of her favorite episodes of the show. Thi...
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Guy's Favorites: What Is Original? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
As we transition to our new host Manoush Zomorodi, Guy Raz looks back on some of his favorite episodes from his seven years hosting the TED Radio Hour. This episode originally aired on June 27, 201...
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Guy's Favorites: Shifting Time from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
As we transition to our new host Manoush Zomorodi, Guy Raz looks back on some of his favorite episodes from his seven years hosting the TED Radio Hour. This episode originally aired on June 19, 201...
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Guy's Favorites: Solve For X from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
As we transition to our new host Manoush Zomorodi, Guy Raz looks back on some of his favorite episodes from his seven years hosting the TED Radio Hour. This episode originally aired on March 6, 201...
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Guy's Favorites: Peering Into Space from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
As we transition to our new host Manoush Zomorodi, Guy Raz looks back on some of his favorite episodes from his seven years hosting the TED Radio Hour. This episode originally aired on March 8, 201...
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Guy's Favorites: The Source Of Creativity from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
As we transition to our new host Manoush Zomorodi, Guy Raz looks back on some of his favorite episodes over the past seven years. This episode originally aired on October 3, 2014. We want to be cre...
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Wisdom In Hindsight from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Life is full of moments that shape us — and if we're lucky, we might pick up some wisdom along the way. In host Guy Raz's final episode, TED speakers share some of the life lessons they've learned....
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Accessing Better Health from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Essential health care is a right, not a privilege ... or is it? This hour, TED speakers explore how we can give everyone access to a healthier way of life, despite who you are or where you live. Gu...
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How It All Began from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
In this hour, TED speakers explore our origins as a species — who we are, where we come from, where we're headed — and how we're connected to everything that came before us. In an updated interview...
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Inspire To Action from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
What motivates us to take up a cause, follow a leader, or create change? This hour, TED speakers explore stories of inspirational leadership, and what makes some movements more successful than othe...
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In & Out Of Love from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We think of love as a mysterious, unknowable force. Something that happens to us. But what if we could control it? This hour, TED speakers on whether we can decide to fall in — and out of — love. G...
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Open Source World from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Original broadcast date: October 23, 2015. The era of open source has led to countless innovations. When does it work and when is it chaos? In this episode, TED speakers explore how open source is ...
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Overcoming from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Original broadcast date: January 3, 2014. We all have our struggles, whether they be mental, physical, or social. But what is it that makes some of us keep trying and striving to overcome despite t...
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What Is Original? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Original broadcast date: June 27, 2014. When is copying flattery, when is it thievery, and when is it sheer genius? In this hour, TED speakers explore how sampling, borrowing, and riffing make all ...
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Rethinking Anger from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Anger is universal and complex: it can be quiet, festering, justified, vengeful, and destructive. This hour, TED speakers explore the many sides of anger, why we need it, and who's allowed to feel ...
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Erasing The Stigma from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Many of us either cope with mental illness or know someone who does. But we still have a hard time talking about it. This hour, TED speakers explore ways to push past — and even erase — the stigma....
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Maslow's Human Needs from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Original broadcast date: April 17, 2015. Humans need food, sleep, safety, love, purpose. Psychologist Abraham Maslow ordered our needs into a hierarchy. This week, TED speakers explore that spectru...
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Transparency from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Original broadcast date: December 1, 2017. Sometimes, being truthful can be uncomfortable--even risky. But can radical honesty and openness change things for the better? This hour, TED speakers tak...
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Teaching For Better Humans from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
More than test scores or good grades — what do kids need to prepare them for the future? This hour, guest host Manoush Zomorodi and TED speakers explore how to help children grow into better humans...
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How Art Changes Us from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Original broadcast date: November 10, 2017. Art can evoke powerful feelings. But can it do more? This hour, TED speakers share ideas on the transformative nature of art and its ability to shape the...
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Peering Deeper Into Space from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The past few years have ushered in an explosion of new discoveries about our universe. This hour, TED speakers explore the implications of these advances — and the lingering mysteries of the cosmos...
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The Unknown Brain from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Original broadcast date: February 20, 2015. The brain can seem as mysterious as a distant galaxy, but scientists are starting to map and manipulate its many regions. In this hour, TED speakers take...
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Believers And Doubters from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Why do some of us believe, and some of us don't? And can doubt bring our beliefs into sharper focus? In this hour, TED speakers, from ardent aetheists to the devout, explore all ends of the spectru...
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Anthropomorphic from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Do animals grieve? Do they have language or consciousness? For a long time, scientists resisted the urge to look for human qualities in animals. This hour, TED speakers explore how that is changing...
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Press Play from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Original broadcast date: March 27, 2015. In this episode, TED speakers describe how all forms of amusement — from tossing a ball to video games — can make us smarter, saner and more collaborative. ...
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How To Be Better from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Self-help advice is filled with quick fixes on "living your best life." But there are no shortcuts. This hour, TED speakers search for meaningful ways to reduce stress, gain confidence, and connect...
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Dialogue And Exchange from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Original broadcast date: October 27, 2017. We're living in a time of intense ideological division, and it often feels impossible to bridge the gap. But can we afford not to? This hour, TED speakers...
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Simple Solutions from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Original broadcast date: November 17, 2017. Sometimes, the best solutions to complex problems are simple. But simple doesn't always mean easy. This hour, TED speakers describe the innovation and ha...
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Digital Manipulation from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Technology has reshaped our lives in amazing ways. But at what cost? This hour, TED speakers reveal how what we see, read, believe — even how we vote — can be manipulated by the technology we use. ...
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7 Deadly Sins from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Original broadcast date: February 6, 2016. Sinful behavior is human, and nearly impossible to avoid. In this hour, TED speakers talk about the guilty pleasure of behaving badly and the challenge of...
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How We Love from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Original broadcast date: April 25, 2014. Love is instinctive and essential, but what is it that brings certain people together? In this hour, TED speakers examine the mystery of connection and rela...
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Moving Forward from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
When the life you've built slips out of your grasp, you're often told it's best to move on. But is that true? Instead of forgetting the past, TED speakers describe how we can move forward with it. ...
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Future Consequences from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Original broadcast date: September 15, 2017. From data collection to gene editing to AI, what we once considered science fiction is now becoming reality. This hour, TED speakers explore the future ...
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Climate Crisis from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
There's no greater threat to humanity than climate change. What can we do to stop the worst consequences? This hour, TED speakers explore how we can save our planet and whether we can do it in time...
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Prevention from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Original broadcast date: July 21, 2017. We often know how to plan for the future, but find it hard to take the necessary steps. This hour, TED speakers challenge the inevitable and explore what to ...
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Going Undercover from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Original broadcast date: December 15, 2017. Are deception and secrecy categorically wrong? Or can they be a necessary means to an end? This hour, TED speakers share stories of going undercover to e...
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Jumpstarting Creativity from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Our greatest breakthroughs and triumphs have one thing in common: creativity. But how do you ignite it? And how do you rekindle it? This hour, TED speakers explore ideas on jumpstarting creativity....
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Becoming Wise from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We usually get wiser with age, but that doesn't mean we have to grow up to wise up. This hour, TED speakers explore what it means to find wisdom at every stage of life. Guests include journalist Jo...
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Keeping Secrets from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Who should get to keep secrets, and who should demand to know them? In this hour, TED speakers talk about the damage secrets can do, and the shifting roles we play when we keep, or share them. In a...
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Failure Is An Option from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Original broadcast date: July 29, 2016. Failure can be devastating, but it can also make us stronger and smarter. This week, TED speakers explore how failure clears the way for success, in our ever...
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Changing The World from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
What does it take to change the world for the better? This hour, TED speakers explore ideas on activism—what motivates it, why it matters, and how each of us can make a difference. Guests include c...
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How Things Spread from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Original broadcast date: March 4, 2016. What makes an idea, a brand, or a behavior catch fire? This hour, TED speakers explore the mysteries behind the many things we spread: laughter and sadness, ...
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Confronting Racism from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Racism isn't always obvious, but it can be found almost everywhere. This hour, TED speakers explore the effects of everyday and systemic racism in America—and how we can work to defeat it. Guests i...
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Shifting Time from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Original broadcast date: June 19, 2015. We live our lives by the calendar and the clock, but time is also an abstraction, even an illusion. In this hour, TED speakers explore how our sense of time ...
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Don't Fear Math from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Why do many of us hate, even fear math? Why are we convinced we're bad at it? This hour, TED speakers explore the myths we tell ourselves and how changing our approach can unlock the beauty of math...
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Luck, Fortune, And Chance from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
What makes someone lucky? Can luck be controlled, is it random, or is it based on something else entirely? This hour, TED speakers explore ideas about why some people seem so much luckier than othe...
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A Better You from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
(Original broadcast date: June 16, 2017.) Many of us are lured by the promise of self-improvement, but find it hard to follow through. In our 100th episode, TED speakers reveal ways to discover our...
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Bias And Perception from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
How does bias distort our thinking, our listening, our beliefs... and even our search results? How can we fight it? This hour, TED speakers explore ideas about the unconscious biases that shape us....
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Gender, Power, and Fairness from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Me Too movement has changed the way we think and talk about gender discrimination. This hour, TED speakers explore how the conversation has moved beyond a hashtag, and where we go from here. Gu...
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Wired For Altruism from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
(Original broadcast date: May 26, 2017). Helping others feels good, but why do some go farther than others? This hour, TED speakers explore ideas about altruism — what motivates us to be altruistic...
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Approaching With Kindness from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We often forget to say the words "thank you." But can those two words change how you — and those around you — look at the world? This hour, TED speakers on the power of gratitude and appreciation. ...
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Forgiveness from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Original broadcast date: May 12, 2017. When loss, violence, or betrayal test our willingness to forgive — how do we do it anyway? This hour, TED speakers explore the challenges and benefits of forg...
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Extrasensory from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Original broadcast date: March 7, 2014. In this hour, TED speakers question whether we can experience the world more deeply by not only extending our senses — but going beyond them. Guests include ...
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Transformation from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Are we simply the sum of our experiences? Or can we choose our own path? In this hour, TED speakers share stories of undergoing remarkable transformations despite extraordinary challenges. In a spe...
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The Next Frontier from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Colonizing Mars or more distant planets seems like science fiction. But becoming a spacefaring species may be in our near future. This hour, TED speakers on living beyond Earth--and whether we shou...
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Misconceptions from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Original broadcast date: November 15, 2013. What if truths we believe in are completely wrong? In this hour, TED speakers move beyond conventional wisdom to reveal complex realities about what we t...
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Speaking Up from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Original broadcast date: April 7, 2017. Whether it's asking for a raise or asking for equality, speaking up can be risky — even dangerous. This hour, TED speakers share ideas and stories about taki...
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Where Joy Hides from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
When we focus so much on achievement and success, it's easy to lose sight of joy. This hour, TED speakers search for joy in unexpected places, and explain why it's crucial to a fulfilling life. Spe...
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Unintended Consequences from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Human innovation has transformed the way we live, often for the better. But as our technologies grow more powerful, so do their consequences. This hour, TED speakers explore technology's dark side....
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Painfully Funny from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Original broadcast date: March 24, 2017. Humans have a capacity to laugh even in the hardest of times. This hour, TED speakers describe how they use humor as a weapon and a shield, to ward off doub...
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The Food We Eat from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Original broadcast date: November 17, 2016. Food is more than nourishment. It's a source of pleasure — and guilt — and an agent of change. This episode, TED speakers explore our deep connection to ...
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Hacking The Law from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We have a vision of justice as blind, impartial, and fair — but in reality, the law often fails those who need it most. This hour, TED speakers explore radical ways to change the legal system. Gues...
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What Makes Us ... Us from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
For thousands of years, we've searched to answer the question: Who are we? Today, science has brought us closer than ever to the answer. This hour, TED speakers share ideas on what makes us ... us....
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Building Humane Cities from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Cities are symbols of hope and opportunity. But today, overcrowding and gentrification are hurting their most vulnerable residents. This hour, TED speakers explore how we can build more humane citi...
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Getting Better from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Original broadcast date: February 10, 2017. We expect a lot of our doctors, but they don't always have the best tools to treat us. This episode, TED speakers explore new ways to think about disease...
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Decisions Decisions Decisions from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Original broadcast date: March 10, 2017. Whether you're choosing spaghetti sauce or a life partner, making decisions can be paralyzing. This hour, TED speakers explore how we make the choices we ma...
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Dying Well from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Is there a way to talk about death candidly, without fear ... and even with humor? How can we best prepare for it with those we love? This hour, TED speakers explore the beauty of life ... and deat...
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The Power Of Design from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Design is all around us, but much of it could be better, bolder, more elegant. This episode, TED speakers on the essence of good design in buildings, brands, the digital realm and the natural world...
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The Story Behind The Numbers from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Is life today better than ever before? Does the data bear that out? This hour, TED speakers explore the stories we tell with numbers — and whether those stories portray the full picture. Guests inc...
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The Spirit Of Inquiry from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The force behind scientific progress is the simple act of asking questions. This episode, TED speakers explore how a deeper and more humble style of inquiry may help achieve the next big breakthrou...
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Crisis And Response from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Moments of crisis can upend our lives, but can also help define them. This episode, TED speakers explore how a quick, compassionate or unexpected response can turn crisis into opportunity. (Origina...
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The Right To Speak from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Should all speech, even the most offensive, be allowed on college campuses? And is hearing from those we deeply disagree with ... worth it? This hour, TED speakers explore the debate over free spee...
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The Five Senses from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The five senses shape all our experience, but we still don't fully understand them. This episode, TED speakers explore how our brains make sense of sensation, and how our minds manufacture "reality...
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Why We Hate from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
From bullying to hate crimes, cruelty is all around us. So what makes us hate? And is it learned or innate? This hour, TED speakers explore the causes and consequences of hate — and how we can figh...
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Hidden Potential from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Are grit and perseverance enough to succeed? Or does someone need to give you a chance? This hour, TED speakers explore why some are overlooked despite their talents, and how that can begin to chan...
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Anthropocene from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Some scientists say we're in a new geological age where humans are having an unprecedented impact on Earth. This hour, TED speakers ask what this means for the future of our planet, and our species...
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The Person You Become from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Over the course of our lives, we shed parts of our old selves, embrace new ones, and redefine who we are. This hour, TED speakers explore ideas about the experiences that shape the person we become...
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Animals And Us from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Our relationship with animals is complicated: we love and fear them; hunt, consume and protect them. In this hour, TED speakers explore what happens when humans and animals interact. Guests include...
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Attention Please from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
In an age of constant information and infinite distractions, how can we pay more attention to our ... attention? This hour, TED speakers explore the battle for our awareness during the digital age....
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The Fountain Of Youth from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Aging is inevitable. We can slow it down a little, but could we ever bring it to a grinding halt? In this episode, TED speakers explore how we all might live longer and even better lives. Guests in...
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The Act Of Listening from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Listening — to loved ones, strangers, faraway places — is an act of generosity and a source of discovery. In this episode, TED speakers describe how we change when we listen deeply. In a special up...
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Comfort Zone from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We're all guilty of getting too comfortable - with our routines, social circles, the status quo. But is it stopping us from growing? This hour, TED speakers explore ways to push out of comfort zone...
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The Meaning Of Work from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Love it or hate it, most of us have to work for a living. So, how can we make work more meaningful? This hour, TED speakers explore our values and motivations when it comes to the workplace. Guests...
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Everything Is Connected from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
In this hour, TED speakers explain how everything in nature is connected, and how we can restore its delicate balance. Guests include journalist George Monbiot, author Jane Poynter, bioacoustician ...
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Listen Again: Our Relationship With Water from 2021-01-29T00:01:17
Original broadcast date: August 7, 2020. We need water to live. But with rising seas and so many lacking clean water — water is in crisis and so are we. This hour, TED speakers explore ideas around...
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TED's Idea Search: Cloe Shasha Brooks from 2021-01-22T00:01:35
Anyone from anywhere can give a TED Talk. This hour, we're joined by curator Cloe Shasha Brooks, who leads a massive search each year to discover brilliant speakers who often fly under the radar.
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Listen Again: School Of Life from 2021-01-08T00:01:16
Original broadcast date: October 20, 2020. Right now, many kids aren't in their classrooms — but there is so much to learn outside of school as well. This hour, TED speakers explore life lessons th...
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Bonus Episode: Stacey Abrams from 2021-01-06T16:12:56
The runoff Senate elections in the state of Georgia have been big news, and a driving force behind the scenes for Democrats is Stacey Abrams. She's a lawyer, politician, author, and founder of Fair...
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Listen Again: Finding Another Way from 2021-01-01T00:01:17
Conflict is a part of life. But in a polarized world, reaching resolution is harder than ever. This hour, TED speakers explore creative and extraordinary ways of approaching conflict. Guests on th...
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Listen Again — Debbie Millman: Designing Our Lives from 2020-12-25T00:01:43
From prehistoric cave art to today's social media feeds, to design is to be human. This hour, designer Debbie Millman guides us through a world made and remade—and helps us design our own paths.
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Making Sense Of 2020 from 2020-12-18T00:01:19
2020 is finally coming to an end. This hour, we look back at moments, talks, and big ideas from past episodes that helped us make sense of this strange and unprecedented year. Guests include scienc...
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A Century Of Money from 2020-12-11T00:01
Recessions, depressions, bubbles, and blue skies — our economy has a history of soaring and plummeting. This hour, TED speakers look to the past for lessons on building a more stable financial futu...
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How To Citizen from 2020-12-04T00:01:32
This year's election saw historic voter turnout. But in a divided democracy, how else can we commit to our civic duties? This hour, Baratunde Thurston joins Manoush with ideas on how to citizen.
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Listen Again: Making Amends from 2020-11-27T00:01:47
Original broadcast date: July 10, 2020. What makes a true apology? What does it mean to make amends for past mistakes? This hour, TED speakers explore how repairing the wrongs of the past is the fi...
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Listen Again: TED Radio Wow-er from 2020-11-20T00:02:29
Original broadcast date: June 26, 2020. With so many schools closed, lots of kids are stuck at home, learning remotely. Special guest Guy Raz joins Manoush for an hour packed with TED science lesso...
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The Life Cycles Of Cities from 2020-11-13T00:01:02
Cities are never static; they can transform in months, years, or centuries. This hour, TED speakers explore how today's cities are informed by the past, and how they'll need to evolve for the futur...
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Building Our Zero-Emissions Future from 2020-11-06T00:01:11
Fighting climate change is a big, messy task that will take a lot of work. This hour, TED's Science Curator David Biello joins Manoush to share some promising and fascinating solutions.
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Warped Reality from 2020-10-30T00:01
False information on the internet makes it harder and harder to know what's true, and the consequences have been devastating. This hour, TED speakers explore ideas around technology and deception. ...
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Listen Again: The Power Of Spaces from 2020-10-23T00:01:58
How do spaces shape the human experience? In what ways do our rooms, homes, and buildings give us meaning and purpose? This hour, TED speakers explore the power of the spaces we make and inhabit. G...
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Sound And Silence from 2020-10-16T00:01
Sound surrounds us, from cacophony even to silence. But depending on how we hear, the world can be a different auditory experience for each of us. This hour, TED speakers explore the science of sou...
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Listen Again: Climate Mindset from 2020-10-09T00:01:47
Original broadcast date: May 22, 2020. In the past few months, human beings have come together to fight a global threat. This hour, TED speakers explore how our response can be the catalyst to figh...
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School Of Life from 2020-10-02T00:01
Right now, many kids aren't in their classrooms — but there is so much to learn outside of school as well. This hour, TED speakers explore life lessons that teach us far more than any textbook. Gue...
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Debbie Millman: Designing Our Lives from 2020-09-25T00:01:45
From prehistoric cave art to today's social media feeds, to design is to be human. This hour, designer Debbie Millman guides us through a world made and remade—and helps us design our own paths.
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Listen Again: IRL Online from 2020-09-18T00:01:07
Original broadcast date: March 20, 2020. Our online lives are now entirely interwoven with our real lives. But the laws that govern real life don't apply online. This hour, TED speakers explore rul...
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Esther Perel: Building Resilient Relationships from 2020-09-11T00:01:50
How do we build more trusting and empathetic relationships, even during a crisis? This hour, therapist Esther Perel shares ideas on creating lasting bonds in romance, family, and at work.
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Finding Another Way from 2020-09-04T00:01:18
Conflict is a part of life. But in a polarized world, reaching a resolution is harder than ever. This hour, TED speakers explore creative and extraordinary ways of approaching conflict. Guests on t...
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Listen Again: Pure Joy from 2020-08-28T00:01:53
Original broadcast date: April 17, 2020. More than ever, we need to make time for joy. This hour, Manoush and TED's Head Curator Helen Walters explore talks that surprise, inspire, and delight.
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Lessons From The Summer from 2020-08-21T00:01:14
The summer of 2020 has been overwhelming for most of us. This hour, we hear from four guests—each from recent episodes—who sum up where we've been and offer the wisdom we need for the months ahead....
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Listen Again: The Biology Of Sex from 2020-08-14T00:01:35
Original broadcast date: May 8, 2020. Many of us were taught biological sex is a question of female or male, XX or XY ... but it's far more complicated. This hour, TED speakers explore what determ...
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Our Relationship With Water from 2020-08-07T00:01:33
We need water to live. But with rising seas and so many lacking clean water — water is in crisis and so are we. This hour, TED speakers explore ideas around restoring our relationship with water. G...
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Processing The Pandemic from 2020-07-31T00:01:30
Between the pandemic and America's reckoning with racism and police brutality, many of us are anxious, angry, and depressed. This hour, TED Fellow and writer Laurel Braitman helps us process it all.
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The Power Of Spaces from 2020-07-24T00:01
How do spaces shape the human experience? In what ways do our rooms, homes, and buildings give us meaning and purpose? This hour, TED speakers explore the power of the spaces we make and inhabit. G...
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Listen Again: What We Value from 2020-07-17T00:01:06
Original broadcast date: May 1, 2020. As the pandemic reveals the weaknesses of our economy, businesses and consumers are rethinking what they value. This hour, TED's Corey Hajim shares ideas on sh...
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Making Amends from 2020-07-10T00:01:48
What makes a true apology? What does it mean to make amends for past mistakes? This hour, TED speakers explore how repairing the wrongs of the past is the first step toward healing for the future. ...
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Listen Again: Meditations on Loneliness from 2020-07-03T00:01:19
Original broadcast date: April 24, 2020. We're a social species now living in isolation. But loneliness was a problem well before this era of social distancing. This hour, TED speakers explore how ...
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TED Radio Wow-er from 2020-06-26T00:01:58
School's out, but many kids—and their parents—are still stuck at home. Let's keep learning together. Special guest Guy Raz joins Manoush for an hour packed with TED science lessons for everyone.
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The Greater Good? from 2020-06-19T00:01
In times of crisis, how do we decide what personal sacrifices we must make for the benefit of all? This hour, TED speakers share four different ideas about how to act for the greater good.
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Ingrained Injustice from 2020-06-12T00:01
As protests for racial justice continue, many are asking how racism became so embedded in our lives. This hour, TED's Whitney Pennington Rodgers guides us through talks that offer part of the answer.
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Clint Smith from 2020-06-05T00:01
The killing of George Floyd by a police officer has sparked massive protests nationwide. This hour, writer and scholar Clint Smith reflects on this moment, through conversation, letters, and poetry.
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Listen Again: Reinvention from 2020-05-29T00:01:23
Change is hard, but it's also an opportunity to discover and reimagine what you thought you knew. From our economy, to music, to even ourselves—this hour TED speakers explore the power of reinventi...
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Climate Mindset from 2020-05-22T00:01:25
In the past few months, human beings have come together to fight a global threat. This hour, TED speakers explore how our response can be the catalyst to fight another global crisis: climate change...
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Listen Again: Uncharted from 2020-05-15T00:01:50
Original broadcast date: March 27, 2020. There's so much we've yet to explore—from outer space to the deep ocean to our own brains. This hour, Manoush goes on a journey through those uncharted plac...
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The Biology Of Sex from 2020-05-08T00:01:48
Many of us were taught biological sex is a question of female or male, XX or XY ... but it's far more complicated. This hour, TED speakers explore what determines our sex. Guests on the show includ...
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What We Value from 2020-05-01T00:01
As the pandemic reveals the weaknesses of our economy, businesses and consumers are rethinking what they value. This hour, TED's Corey Hajim shares ideas on shifting the role of business in society.
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Meditations On Loneliness from 2020-04-24T00:01
We're a social species now living in isolation. But loneliness was a problem well before this era of social distancing. This hour, TED speakers explore how we can live and make peace with lonelines...
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Inoculation from 2020-04-10T00:01:27
Can we protect ourselves from future outbreaks? COVID-19 isn't the first pandemic, and likely not the last. This hour, TED speakers share lessons from past pandemics and what they mean for our futu...
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Teaching For Better Humans 2.0 from 2020-04-03T00:01
More than test scores or good grades—what do kids need for the future? This hour, TED speakers explore how to help children grow into better humans, both during and after this time of crisis. Guest...
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IRL Online from 2020-03-20T00:01:16
Our online lives are now entirely interwoven with our real lives. But the laws that govern real life don't apply online. This hour, TED speakers explore rules to navigate this vast virtual space. G...
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From Manoush: The Opportunity Of Boredom from 2020-03-18T16:16
With many of us stuck at home right now, it's natural to feel bored and listless. But our new host Manoush Zomorodi is kind of an expert in boredom - she wrote a book and gave a TED Talk on the top...
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Reinvention from 2020-03-13T00:01
Change is hard. Transitions can be tough. But they're also opportunities to discover and reimagine what you thought you knew. In her first episode, Manoush Zomorodi explores the power of reinventio...
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Coming Soon: Manoush! from 2020-03-10T00:01:12
New episodes of TED Radio Hour with host Manoush Zomorodi begin March 13.
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Manoush's Favorites: Circular from 2020-03-06T00:01:59
We're back next week with brand new episodes of the TED Radio Hour featuring our new host, Manoush Zomorodi. While we finish those episodes, Manoush shares a favorite episode of the show from over ...
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Manoush's Favorites: Jumpstarting Creativity from 2020-02-28T00:01:40
We're hard at work on new episodes of the TED Radio Hour, which will start rolling out in March. In the meantime, new host Manoush Zomorodi shares some of her favorite episodes of the show. This ep...
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Manoush's Favorites: Gender, Power, And Fairness from 2020-02-21T00:01:43
We're hard at work on new episodes of the TED Radio Hour, which will start rolling out in March. In the meantime, new host Manoush Zomorodi shares some of her favorite episodes of the show. This ep...
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Future Consequences from 2019-06-14T00:01
Original broadcast date: September 15, 2017. From data collection to gene editing to AI, what we once considered science fiction is now becoming reality. This hour, TED speakers explore the future ...
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