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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Charly Haversat: How Can We Let Go Of The Need To Be Perfect?
As a former pro runner, Charly Haversat would fixate on an unattainable goal: perfection. She discusses the crippling effects of perfectionism, including how it can prevent learning from failure.
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Jon Bowers: Can Striving For Perfection Help Us Learn From Our Failures?
Everyone makes mistakes, but sometimes mistakes have big consequences. Jon Bowers argues that we should always strive for perfection—knowing we will fail and we have to learn from those failures.
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Phil Plait: How Can Mistakes Lead To Scientific Advancement?
When it comes to scientific research, mistakes are not only part of—but also crucial—to the process. Phil Plait explains how small setbacks can play a critical role in making big discoveries.
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Alison Ledgerwood: How Can We Reframe Setbacks In A Positive Light?
Why do we fixate on the negative? Why do setbacks stick in our minds for so long? Alison Ledgerwood shares ideas on how we can change our thinking patterns to reframe setbacks in a positive light.
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Leticia Gasca: What Can We Discover When We Talk Openly About Our Failures?
After her business failed, Leticia Gasca didn't talk about it for seven years. But once she finally shared the story with her friends, she realized failure is far more common than she thought.
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Tim Harford: How Can Chaos Lead To Creative Breakthroughs?
How can a broken piano, an ugly font, or a disrupted commute spark creativity? Tim Harford explores what happens when we allow obstacles to fuel our creativity instead of hindering it.
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Helen Marriage: How Can Large-Scale Performance Art Inspire Wonder And Creativity?
In 2006, Helen Marriage convinced London officials to let a 40-foot elephant puppet parade through the streets. The result? Four magical days that sparked the imaginations of one million people.
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Steve Engels: Can Robots Be Creative Too?
We've always thought the ability to create art is a uniquely human trait—but Steve Engels disagrees. He explores how AI is learning to master human tasks... including artistic ones.
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Marily Oppezzo: How Can Taking A Walk Spark Creative Ideas?
If you're experiencing a creative block or feeling uninspired, Marily Oppezzo has a solution: take a walk. She explains how walking helps us to get out of our heads and generate out-of-the-box ideas.
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Tim Harford: How Can "Slow Motion Multitasking" Boost Our Creativity?
What if multitasking is a key to creativity, rather than a bad habit? Tim Harford explains how great minds like Darwin and Einstein multitasked for decades to unlock their biggest ideas.
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Dolores Huerta: Each Of Us Has A Voice, How Can We Use It For Social Change?
As a lifelong activist, Dolores Huerta has learned how to use her voice to fight for social justice. She discusses the power that all of us have to demand justice and spark movements for change.
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Ruby Sales: How Do We Maintain Our Courage To Fight For Change?
At 17, Ruby Sales witnessed the shooting of one of her fellow civil rights activists. She explains how despite the trauma, she went on to devote her life to fighting for social and racial justice.