Math intimidates a lot of us, but it can deliver surprising answers to life's pressing questions....
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Math intimidates a lot of us, but it can deliver surprising answers to life's pressing questions....
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What are the five biggest global challenges we face right now — and what can we do about them?...
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What does money tell us about human nature? How does it motivate, trick, satisfy and disappoint...
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Data, statistics and algorithms dominate every aspect of our lives. But how accurate are they,...
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We're always asked to be faster and more precise. But what can we learn from slowing down — even...
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How far would you go to find something that's just out of reach, or maybe not even real? In this...
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We have a vision of justice as blind, impartial, and fair — but in reality, the law often fails...
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It's hard to change habits, but a gentle push can move us in the right direction. This episode,...
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We think we're the ones who control what we see, read, think — and remember. But is that true?...
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Our approach to treating disease is, in many ways, narrow and rooted in the past. Is it time for...
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The past few years have ushered in an explosion of new discoveries about our universe. This hour,...
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Humans adapt to physical and creative challenges in remarkable ways. How do we do it, and what...
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Why do we harshly judge certain behaviors or conditions, making it harder to talk honestly about...
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Our lives are fueled by trust: in our loved ones, our colleagues, our leaders. But how do we...
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Does something serious happen when we play? In this episode, TED speakers describe how all forms...
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Humans need food, sleep, safety, love, purpose. Psychologist Abraham Maslow ordered our needs...
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Art can evoke powerful feelings. But can it do more? This hour, TED speakers share ideas on the...
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Once invisible details of our lives can now be tracked and turned into data. Will this make life...
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The brain can seem as mysterious as a distant galaxy, but scientists are starting to map and...
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Are deception and secrecy categorically wrong? Or can they be a necessary means to an end? This...
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