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TED Talks Society and Culture

Thought-provoking videos about life and being human, with ideas from business leaders, psychologists and researchers speaking onstage at the TED conference, TEDx events and partner events around the w... Read more

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The new urgency of climate change | Al Gore

The new urgency of climate change | Al Gore

The coronavirus brought much of the world to a standstill, dropping carbon emissions by five percent. Al Gore says keepi... Read more

25 Jun 2020

56mins

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How can we support the emotional well-being of teachers? | Sydney Jensen

How can we support the emotional well-being of teachers? | Sydney Jensen

Teachers emotionally support our kids -- but who's supporting our teachers? In this eye-opening talk, educator Sydney Je... Read more

13 Nov 2019

11mins

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The lies our culture tells us about what matters -- and a better way to live | David Brooks

The lies our culture tells us about what matters -- and a better way to live | David Brooks

Our society is in the midst of a social crisis, says op-ed columnist and author David Brooks: we're trapped in a valley ... Read more

5 Jun 2019

14mins

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The gift and power of emotional courage | Susan David

The gift and power of emotional courage | Susan David

Psychologist Susan David shares how the way we deal with our emotions shapes everything that matters: our actions, caree... Read more

30 Jan 2018

16mins

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The power to think ahead in a reckless age | Bina Venkataraman

The power to think ahead in a reckless age | Bina Venkataraman

In a forward-looking talk, author Bina Venkataraman answers a pivotal question of our time: How can we secure our future... Read more

22 Aug 2019

13mins

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How the magic of kindness helped me survive the Holocaust | Werner Reich

How the magic of kindness helped me survive the Holocaust | Werner Reich

Holocaust survivor Werner Reich recounts his harrowing adolescence as a prisoner transported between concentration camps... Read more

27 Jan 2020

11mins

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The difference between healthy and unhealthy love | Katie Hood

The difference between healthy and unhealthy love | Katie Hood

In a talk about understanding and practicing the art of healthy relationships, Katie Hood reveals the five signs you mig... Read more

17 May 2019

12mins

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Embrace your raw, strange magic | Casey Gerald

Embrace your raw, strange magic | Casey Gerald

The way we're taught to live has got to change, says author Casey Gerald. Too often, we hide parts of ourselves in order... Read more

17 Jan 2019

17mins

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Why I'm done trying to be "man enough" | Justin Baldoni

Why I'm done trying to be "man enough" | Justin Baldoni

Justin Baldoni wants to start a dialogue with men about redefining masculinity -- to figure out ways to be not just good... Read more

4 Dec 2017

18mins

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How to motivate people to do good for others | Erez Yoeli

How to motivate people to do good for others | Erez Yoeli

How can we get people to do more good: to go to the polls, give to charity, conserve resources or just generally act bet... Read more

5 Dec 2018

12mins

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We should aim for perfection -- and stop fearing failure | Jon Bowers

We should aim for perfection -- and stop fearing failure | Jon Bowers

Sometimes trying your best isn't enough; when the situation demands it, you need to be perfect. For Jon Bowers, who runs... Read more

9 Nov 2017

10mins

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The beautiful balance between courage and fear | Cara E. Yar Khan

The beautiful balance between courage and fear | Cara E. Yar Khan

After being diagnosed with a rare genetic condition that deteriorates muscle, Cara E. Yar Khan was told she'd have to li... Read more

23 Dec 2019

9mins

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Be humble -- and other lessons from the philosophy of water | Raymond Tang

Be humble -- and other lessons from the philosophy of water | Raymond Tang

How do we find fulfillment in a world that's constantly changing? Raymond Tang struggled with this question until he cam... Read more

27 Feb 2018

9mins

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How to stop swiping and find your person on dating apps | Christina Wallace

How to stop swiping and find your person on dating apps | Christina Wallace

Let's face it, online dating can suck. So many potential people, so much time wasted -- is it even worth it? Podcaster a... Read more

24 Jul 2018

5mins

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A radical plan to end plastic waste | Andrew Forrest

A radical plan to end plastic waste | Andrew Forrest

Plastic is an incredible substance for the economy -- and the worst substance possible for the environment, says entrepr... Read more

8 Oct 2019

14mins

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My journey to thank all the people responsible for my morning coffee | A.J. Jacobs

My journey to thank all the people responsible for my morning coffee | A.J. Jacobs

Author A.J. Jacobs embarked on a quest with a deceptively simple idea at its heart: to personally thank every person who... Read more

13 Nov 2018

15mins

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How I made friends with reality | Emily Levine

How I made friends with reality | Emily Levine

With her signature wit and wisdom, Emily Levine meets her ultimate challenge as a comedian/philosopher: she makes dying ... Read more

23 May 2018

15mins

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