TED Radio Hour
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The TED Radio Hour is a narrative journey through fascinating ideas, astonishing inventions, fresh approaches to old problems, and new ways to think and create.
Episodes
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Scott Galloway: Have We Let The Tech Giants Monopolize More Than The Economy?
Scott Galloway says companies like Amazon, Google, Facebook, and Apple have too much power. Not only do they affect the economic and cultural fabric of our society, they affect our basic life choices.
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Finn Myrstad: What Happens When We Sign Away Our Online Privacy?
Do you read the terms and conditions on your apps? Finn Myrstad explains that not only would it take you dozens of hours, but you would probably not agree with all the ways your data is being used.
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Doug Roble: What Happens When Visual Effects Aren't Limited To Just Movies?
Visual effects researcher Doug Roble is developing technology that creates hyper-realistic digital versions of humans. He explores the implications of this technology — both for good and bad.
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Nir Eyal: How Easy Is It To "Unhook" Ourselves From Our Devices?
Behavioral designer Nir Eyal argues tech overuse is the responsibility of the user, not the tech companies. He says we can choose to unplug from our apps and devices if we want to.
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Lindy Lou Isonhood: Can You Move On After A Capital Punishment Trial?
In 1994, Lindy Lou Isonhood served on a jury that sentenced a man to death. For years, she agonized over her decision. Today, she says, she's moved forward by speaking out against the death penalty.
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Nora McInerny: What Does Moving Forward Look Like After Loss?
In 2014, Nora McInerny experienced a wave of loss that reshaped her whole life. Despite the painful memories from that year, she explains why she doesn't want to "move on" from her grief.
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Suleika Jaouad: How Do You Move Forward After Cancer?
At 26, Suleika Jaouad left the hospital after four years of cancer treatment. But instead of joy, she felt exhausted and broken. She says moving forward sometimes means reckoning with your past.
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Bruce Friedrich: How Is Eating Meat Affecting Our Planet?
Bruce Friedrich shows how plant and cell-based products could soon transform the way we eat ... and reduce the global meat industry's impact on the planet.
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Jennifer Wilcox: How Can We Remove CO2 From The Atmosphere? Will We Do It In Time?
To slow climate change, we need to lower emissions and remove carbon from the atmosphere. Chemical engineer Jennifer Wilcox says the technology is there, and we need to scale it.
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Per Espen Stoknes: What Holds Us Back From Facing The Threats Of Climate Change?
Psychologist Per Espen Stoknes explains the inner defenses that block most people from recognizing the urgency of climate change. He asks, what is a better way to think and talk about this crisis?
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Greta Thunberg: Are We Running Out Of Time To Save Our Planet?
In 2018, teenager Greta Thunberg began protesting to demand action on climate change. She has inspired protests worldwide. Greta says it's time to panic: we're running out of time to save our planet.
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Sean Davis: What Can We Learn From The Global Effort To Save The Ozone Layer?
In 1988, the Montreal Protocol was the first step in a long process to save the ozone layer. Sean Davis explains the impact of the agreement, and the lessons we can apply to the crisis we face today.