Can math help repair democracy? | Sam Wang
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Could math help make American democracy more responsive to the people? From detecting gerrymandered ...
How to find laughter anywhere | Chris Duffy
09 Sep 2024
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Why are some people really funny and others ... not so much? Comedian Chris Duffy shows how you can ...
Sunday Pick: Could your new best friend be an AI-powered NPC? | The TED AI Show
08 Sep 2024
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Each Sunday, TED shares an episode of another podcast we think you'll love, handpicked for you… by...
What does it take to create change? An artist and a conservationist answer | TED Intersections
07 Sep 2024
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What does it actually take to make meaningful change? Conservationist Kristine McDivitt Tompkins and...
A controversial play — and what it taught me about the psychology of climate | David Finnigan
06 Sep 2024
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When playwright David Finnigan staged a play titled "Kill Climate Deniers" in 2014, he knew it'd get...
How to turn the tables on food waste | Dana Gunders
05 Sep 2024
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We waste a staggering one trillion dollars worth of food each year, significantly contributing to gr...
3 skills every middle school boy needs | Jerome Hunter
04 Sep 2024
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Middle school is a time like no other, as significant biological and emotional changes coincide with...
How to ask for more — and get it | Alex Carter
03 Sep 2024
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How do you get what you want out of a negotiation? United Nations negotiation trainer Alex Carter sa...
Why do Americans and Canadians celebrate Labor Day? | Kenneth C. Davis
02 Sep 2024
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In the United States and Canada, the first Monday of September is a federal holiday, Labor Day. Orig...
Sunday Pick: How to spot a bully in the workplace | Fixable
01 Sep 2024
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Each Sunday, TED shares an episode of another podcast we think you'll love, handpicked for you… by...
TED Intersections: What makes you "you"? An actor and a neuroscientist answer | Yara Shahidi and Anil Seth
31 Aug 2024
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What can acting reveal about the mystery of consciousness? Actor and producer Yara Shahidi and cogni...
The case for good jobs — and why they're good for business too | Zeynep Ton
30 Aug 2024
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Many of the jobs that keep the world running — like cleaning bathrooms, picking up trash, caring f...
How testosterone and culture shape behavior | Carole K. Hooven
29 Aug 2024
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Drawing on her research into the science of play, evolutionary biologist Carole K. Hooven delves int...
The beautiful paradoxes of a multicultural identity | Farhad Mohit
28 Aug 2024
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How do you find yourself when you belong to two seemingly opposing cultures? Embracing the paradoxes...
Want to get ahead at work? Risk the awkward moments | Henna Pryor
27 Aug 2024
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When we avoid feeling awkward, we often miss an opportunity for growth, says workplace performance e...
The invisible networks shaping your everyday life | Deb Chachra
26 Aug 2024
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The basic infrastructure that controls plumbing, electricity and more is vital to your individual ag...
TED Talks Daily Book Club: The Anxious Generation | Jonathan Haidt
25 Aug 2024
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Join Elise as she interviews TED speakers about their latest books and delves deep into their ideas....
Yes, you can be an entrepreneur too | Saamra Mekuria-Grillo
24 Aug 2024
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Who gets to be an entrepreneur? Saamra Mekuria-Grillo says the image we most commonly see — a guy ...
Meet our planet's hidden defenders | Anjan Sundaram
23 Aug 2024
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Small Indigenous communities make up only five percent of the world's population, but they defend 80...
How to empower farmers — and nourish the planet | Agnes Kalibata
22 Aug 2024
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Africa's smallholder farmers feed millions of people and uplift economies, yet they often lack the b...
How to prevent — or stop — a war | Gabrielle Rifkind
21 Aug 2024
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"I'm not a pacifist, but in the end, war is the greatest human rights abuse and does not make the wo...
How to end malaria once and for all | Abdoulaye Diabaté
20 Aug 2024
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Malaria is a disease as old as humankind, yet we may be closer than ever to eliminating it, says med...
How to set the right goals and stay motivated | Ayelet Fishbach
19 Aug 2024
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You can't just "find" motivation, says scientist Ayelet Fishbach — you have to learn how to motiva...
Sunday Pick: How to develop the habits you want – and get rid of the ones you don’t
18 Aug 2024
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Each Sunday, TED shares an episode of another podcast we think you'll love, handpicked for you… by...
The missing piece of the clean energy transition | Sheila Ngozi Oparaocha
17 Aug 2024
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The clean energy transition has a major blind spot, says energy equity expert Sheila Ngozi Oparaocha...
How entrepreneurs can unlock their full potential | Jay Bailey
16 Aug 2024
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Jay Bailey says so many ideas never see the light of day because entrepreneurship has a problem of b...
The intersection of war and climate change | Victor Ochen
15 Aug 2024
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Conflict is the biggest barrier to tackling climate change, says youth advocate Victor Ochen. Having...
The tipping points of climate change — and where we stand | Johan Rockström
14 Aug 2024
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We're nearly halfway through the 2020s, dubbed the most decisive decade for action on climate change...
Are your coping mechanisms healthy? | Andrew Miki
13 Aug 2024
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What do you do when you're feeling stressed or anxious? Psychologist Andrew Miki explains how many o...
The astonishing future of immersive live entertainment | Willie Williams
12 Aug 2024
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Multimedia show director Willie Williams has helped redefine live entertainment in collaboration wit...
Sunday Pick: How to survive a losing team
11 Aug 2024
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Each Sunday, TED shares an episode of another podcast we think you'll love, handpicked for you… by...
The breakthrough power of young leaders | Mohan Sivaloganathan
10 Aug 2024
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Leadership isn’t a title; it’s a verb that requires action, says youth empowerment advocate Moha...
An anthem for peace and justice from Israeli and Palestinian youth | Jerusalem Youth Chorus
09 Aug 2024
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"Human beings are hardwired to trust one another more when we sing together," says Micah Hendler, fo...
The innovators building Africa's thriving tech scene | Peace Itimi
08 Aug 2024
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“A new reality has emerged, one where ambitious Africans are writing their own stories as builders...
The Olympic spirit — and how you can tap into it | Allyson Felix
07 Aug 2024
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Allyson Felix is an 11-time Olympic medalist and the most decorated track and field athlete of all t...
How to disagree with respect — not hate | Spencer J. Cox
06 Aug 2024
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Spencer J. Cox, Republican governor of the state of Utah in the United States, says that even in the...
The unsung heroes putting climate solutions into practice | Aline Sousa
05 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The improper handling of waste is the third largest source of methane emissions in the world, says A...
Sunday Pick: How free solo climber Alex Honnold faces fear
04 Aug 2024
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Each Sunday, TED shares an episode of another podcast we think you'll love, handpicked for you… by...
The ancient origins of the Olympics | Armand D'Angour
03 Aug 2024
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Thousands of years in the making, the Olympics began as part of a religious festival honoring the Gr...
How to break through fear and become a leader | Valerie Montgomery Rice
02 Aug 2024
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Vigilance. Grit. Resilience. Valerie Montgomery Rice, the president and CEO of Morehouse School of M...
Why isn't the climate movement voting? | Nathaniel Stinnett
01 Aug 2024
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Millions of people say they care deeply about climate change ... yet they're not showing up at elect...
The secret to finding your ideal workplace | Marion Campan
31 Jul 2024
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What's the most important thing to look for when applying for a new job? Entrepreneur Marion Campan ...
A firework ladder to the sky — and the magic of explosive art | Cai Guo-Qiang
Tue, 30 Jul 2024 18:00:00 GMT
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From a boy setting off small explosions in his living room to the creator of world-famous pyrotechni...
The secret force for limitless energy? Lasers | Tammy Ma
29 Jul 2024
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In 2022, physicist Tammy Ma and her team achieved a scientific breakthrough decades in the making: f...
TED Talks Daily Book Club: Come Together | Emily Nagoski
28 Jul 2024
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This is our second installment of the TED Talks Daily Summer Book Club series. Join Elise as she int...
How buildings can improve life — inside and out | Doris Sung
27 Jul 2024
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Architect and building tech innovator Doris Sung presents a compelling vision for reimagining buildi...
War journalism should be rooted in empathy — not violence | Bel Trew
26 Jul 2024
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We need journalism that moves beyond a constant focus on violence and honestly depicts the full impa...
The problem with food and climate — and how to fix it | Jonathan Foley
25 Jul 2024
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Global food production — from meat to grains — accounts for a third of all greenhouse gas emissi...
The satellite helping slow climate change — right now | Millie Chu Baird
24 Jul 2024
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Meet MethaneSAT: the satellite circling Earth right now to track global emissions from methane: a hi...
What to do when you offend someone | Lambers Fisher
23 Jul 2024
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Misunderstandings between you and your loved ones will happen — it's what you do next that matters...
What's possible when the arts belong to everybody | Lear deBessonet with Brian Stokes Mitchell
22 Jul 2024
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With huge, city-wide casts from an array of communities, theater director Lear deBessonet's producti...
Sunday Pick: How much water do you actually need a day?
21 Jul 2024
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Glowing skin, increased energy, higher mental function and weight loss: These are just a few of the ...
How to claim your leadership power | Michael Timms
20 Jul 2024
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When faced with challenges, do you often seek someone else to blame? Leadership expert Michael Timms...
Bravery, brilliance and RuPaul Charles | On the Spot
19 Jul 2024
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In the debut of TED's new "On the Spot" rapid-fire Q&A format, Emmy-winning television superstar...
Why young people are worse off than their parents — and what to do about it | Scott Galloway and Chris Anderson
18 Jul 2024
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In this special conversation, NYU marketing professor Scott Galloway and head of TED Chris Anderson ...
Quantum computers aren’t what you think — they’re cooler | Hartmut Neven
17 Jul 2024
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Quantum computers obtain superpowers by tapping into parallel universes, says Hartmut Neven, the fou...
Can America come together after the Trump assassination attempt? | Ian Bremmer
16 Jul 2024
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In this urgent conversation, president and founder of Eurasia Group and GZERO Media Ian Bremmer join...
My search for proof aliens exist | Avi Loeb
15 Jul 2024
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Why have we not yet found proof of alien life? According to astrophysicist Avi Loeb, we simply haven...
Sunday Pick: Mexico City
14 Jul 2024
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Each Sunday, TED shares an episode of another podcast we think you'll love, handpicked for you… by...
How farmworkers are fighting extreme heat | Jon Esformes and Gerardo Reyes Chávez
13 Jul 2024
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Farm labor is hot, backbreaking and dangerous work. To protect workers from extreme heat and workpla...
3 ideas for communicating across the political divide | Isaac Saul
12 Jul 2024
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How does language shape our politics? Journalist Isaac Saul explores how subtle word choices can inh...
The alchemy of pop | Kesha
11 Jul 2024
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"You can write a song and you can not tell the truth, but your song will suck," says pop star Kesha....
The fight over minerals for green energy — and a better way forward | Saleem Ali
10 Jul 2024
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To transition to clean energy and green technology like electric cars, the world needs massive amoun...
AI that connects the digital and physical worlds | Anima Anandkumar
09 Jul 2024
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“While language models may help generate new ideas, they cannot attack the hard part of science, w...
Lessons from my father’s final days | Laurel Braitman
08 Jul 2024
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"Life is an endless sushi conveyor belt of things that are going to test you and teach you at the sa...
Reducing toxic polarization – one conversation at a time | Dave Isay
07 Jul 2024
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For the past 20 years StoryCorps has been traveling the country gathering the stories and wisdom of ...
The secret ingredients of great hospitality | Will Guidara
06 Jul 2024
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Restaurateur Will Guidara's life changed when he decided to serve a two-dollar hot dog in his fancy ...
Could psychedelics help patients in therapy? | Benjamin Lewis
05 Jul 2024
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It's time to make psychiatry more psychedelic, says psychiatrist Benjamin Lewis. Sharing results fro...
Democracy requires disagreement. Here's how to do it better | Bret Stephens and Yordanos Eyoel
04 Jul 2024
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As authoritarian leaders challenge democratic institutions around the world, some people are questio...
Magic and wonder in the age of AI | David Kwong
03 Jul 2024
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With AI everywhere you look, you may think you've seen it all. Magician David Kwong suggests otherwi...
A 3-step guide to believing in yourself | Sheryl Lee Ralph
02 Jul 2024
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Sheryl Lee Ralph is a force, delivering iconic performances both on stage and screen. But she didn't...
Next up for AI? Dancing robots | Catie Cuan
01 Jul 2024
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Would you tango with a robot? Inviting us into the fascinating world of dancing machines, robot chor...
TED Talks Daily Book Club: Horse Barbie | Geena Rocero
30 Jun 2024
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This is our first episode of a new series — the TED Talks Daily Book Club. Join Elise as she inter...
A street librarian's quest to bring books to everyone | Storybook Maze
29 Jun 2024
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As a self-proclaimed radical street librarian, Storybook Maze makes books appear where they're scarc...
Lessons from people already adapting to the climate crisis | Dorcas Naishorua
28 Jun 2024
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The Maasai people have lived sustainably off the savanna for centuries, raising cattle for sustenanc...
The hidden danger of lead in soil | Yvette Cabrera
27 Jun 2024
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There's an invisible health threat right under our feet, says investigative journalist Yvette Cabrer...
The last 6 decades of AI — and what comes next | Ray Kurzweil
26 Jun 2024
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How will AI improve our lives in the years to come? From its inception six decades ago to its recent...
How you could see inside your body — with a micro-robot | Alex Luebke, Vivek Kumbhari
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Would you swallow a micro-robot? In a gutsy demo, physician Vivek Kumbhari navigates Pillbot, a wire...
A scientific breakthrough that could transform how we produce food | David Friedberg
24 Jun 2024
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Agriculture fundamentally changed the way humans live — but at a cost, using up huge tracts of lan...
Sunday Pick: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on facing impostor syndrome and taking criticism
23 Jun 2024
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Each Sunday, TED shares an episode of another podcast we think you'll love, handpicked for you… ...
Why US laws must expand beyond the nuclear family | Diana Adams
22 Jun 2024
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The nuclear family model may no longer be the norm in the US, but it's still the basis for social an...
How to do laundry when you're depressed | KC Davis
21 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ever had a hard time doing daily household tasks -- cooking, cleaning, laundry -- and felt like a te...
Is cultivated meat the future of food? | Uma Valeti
20 Jun 2024
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The way we raise animals is destructive to humans, animals and the environment, says cardiologist an...
A master chef's take on food, culture and community | Marcus Samuelsson
19 Jun 2024
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The secret magic of good food is that it brings people and cultures closer together. Chef Marcus Sam...
To love is to be brave | Kelly Corrigan
18 Jun 2024
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Family life often requires extraordinary bravery, from navigating the daily challenges to surviving ...
How to spot authoritarianism — and choose democracy | Ian Bassin
17 Jun 2024
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Democracy is about having choices — and authoritarianism is about not having them, says lawyer and...
Sunday Pick: Fixable Live - A conversation with Scott Galloway
16 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Each Sunday, TED shares an episode of another podcast we think you'll love, handpicked for you… by...
A second chance for fathers to connect with their kids | Charles C. Daniels, Jr.
15 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Fathers have a profound impact on their children's lives, yet an estimated ten million kids in the U...
Why you should talk about your anxiety at work | Adam Whybrew
14 Jun 2024
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We can’t get rid of anxiety and depression, so we might as well talk about it, says depression tru...
Why AI needs a "nutrition label" | Kasia Chmielinski
13 Jun 2024
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What do sandwiches have to do with AI? Data reformist Kasia Chmielinski helps us think about artific...
Entertainment is getting an AI upgrade | Kylan Gibbs
12 Jun 2024
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AI has the power to bring your favorite fictional characters to life, says technologist Kylan Gibbs....
Even healthy couples fight — the difference is how | Julie and John Gottman
11 Jun 2024
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Can conflict actually bring you and your partner closer? It depends on how you fight, say Julie and ...
What DEI gets wrong — and how to do it right | Paolo Gaudiano
10 Jun 2024
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Social entrepreneur Paolo Gaudiano explains why many companies are taking the wrong approach to dive...
Sunday Pick: Design Matters with Carrie Brownstein
09 Jun 2024
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Each Sunday, TED shares an episode of another podcast we think you'll love, handpicked for you… by...
12 predictions for the future of technology | Vinod Khosla
08 Jun 2024
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Techno-optimist Vinod Khosla believes in the world-changing power of "foolish ideas." He offers 12 b...
Why broken hearts hurt — and what heals them | Yoram Yovell
07 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What's the relationship between physical and mental pain, and how can you ease both? Revealing how y...
How to use venture capital for good | Freada Kapor Klein
06 Jun 2024
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Freada Kapor Klein isn't your typical venture capitalist. She's thrown out the standard investment p...
A snack’s journey from the farm to your mouth | Aruna Rangachar Pohl
05 Jun 2024
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How does a biscuit make it from the farm to your plate? Sustainable development leader Aruna Rangach...
Your right to repair AI systems | Rumman Chowdhury
04 Jun 2024
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For AI to achieve its full potential, non-experts need to be let into the development process, says ...
The difference between false empathy and true support | Chezare A. Warren
03 Jun 2024
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There's a right way and wrong way to do empathy, says author and scholar Chezare A. Warren. So how d...