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Want TED Talks on the go? Every weekday, this feed brings you our latest talks in audio format. Hear thought-provoking ideas on every subject imaginable -- from Artificial Intelligence to Zoology, and everything in between -- given by the world's leading thinkers and doers. This collection of talks, given at TED and TEDx conferences around the globe, is also available in video format.
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Financial inclusion, the digital divide and other thoughts on the future of money | Ajay Banga
17/12/2020 Duração: 20minRoughly two billion people worldwide don’t have access to banks or financial services like credit, insurance and investment -- or even a way to formally prove their identity. How do we bridge this divide? Mastercard CEO Ajay Banga sits down with TED current affairs curator Whitney Pennington Rodgers to discuss how innovative public-private partnerships can help bring everyone into the digital economy -- and why COVID-19 recovery hinges on financial inclusion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Who counts as a speaker of a language? | Anna Babel
16/12/2020 Duração: 10minBacked by research and personal anecdotes, Spanish professor Anna Babel reveals the intricate relationship between language and culture, showing how social categories and underlying biases influence the way we hear, regard and, ultimately, judge each other. A talk that will leave you questioning your assumptions about what it really means to speak a language. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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An innovative way to support children with special needs | Billy Samuel Mwape
15/12/2020 Duração: 13minAfter his son was diagnosed with cerebral palsy, Billy Samuel Mwape realized that his project management skills might be put to use to support his child’s special needs. In this inspiring, personal talk, he describes how project management -- the process of leading a team’s work to achieve goals on a tight timeline -- can help you tackle life’s biggest challenges. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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How to be an upstander instead of a bystander | Angélique Parisot-Potter
14/12/2020 Duração: 05minIf you see something wrong in the workplace, what should you do? Business leader Angélique Parisot-Potter says you should speak up, even when it's scary. Sharing her personal experience of voicing concerns at work, she offers three lessons on standing up for what's right. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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A strategy for supporting and listening to others | Jeremy Brewer
11/12/2020 Duração: 07minAs a police officer, Jeremy Brewer interacts with individuals experiencing trauma and loss on a daily basis. Giving us a peek into this little-discussed aspect of the job, Brewer shares thoughtful insights on why respecting people's space is sometimes more important than trying to fix an unfixable moment -- and explains how you can use this approach to support someone when they need you the most. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Why monkeys (and humans) are wired for fairness | Sarah Brosnan
10/12/2020 Duração: 12minFairness matters ... to both people and primates. Sharing priceless footage of capuchin monkeys responding to perceived injustice, primatologist Sarah Brosnan explores why humans and monkeys evolved to care about equality -- and emphasizes the connection between a healthy, cooperative society and everyone getting their fair share. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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How creative writing can help you through life's hardest moments | Sakinah Hofler
09/12/2020 Duração: 15minHave you ever seen or experienced something and wished you spoke up? Writer Sakinah Hofler makes the case for writing as a tool to help you process difficult memories and reclaim the power they may hold over you. Pick up a pen or pull up a keyboard and follow along as she walks you through how to unburden your mind and inspire reflection. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The legacy of matriarchs in the Yukon First Nations | Kluane Adamek
08/12/2020 Duração: 06minIn the Yukon First Nations, women lead; generations of matriarchs have guided and directed the community by forging trade agreements, creating marriage alliances and ensuring business for all. Yukon Regional Chief Kluane Adamek urges others to follow in the legacy of her people by putting more women at the table and encouraging them to seek spaces where their perspectives can create the biggest impact for a better tomorrow. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Globalization is ending. What’s next? | Mike O’Sullivan
07/12/2020 Duração: 14min“Globalization is on its deathbed,” says economist Mike O’Sullivan. The question now is: What’s next? Tracing the historical successes and failures of globalization, O’Sullivan forecasts a new world order where countries come together over shared values rather than geography. Learn how big regional powers like the United States and China will be driven by distinct ways of governing trade, technology and people -- while smaller nations will forge new alliances to solve problems. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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It takes a community to eradicate hate | Wale Elegbede
04/12/2020 Duração: 11minStanding up to discrimination and hate should be everyone's business, says community activist Wale Elegbede. In this vital talk, he shares how his community in La Crosse, Wisconsin came together to form an interfaith group in response to Islamophobia and racism -- and shows why a mentality of caring for your neighbors can make life better for everyone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The role of business in nurturing long-term diversity and inclusion | Rosalind G. Brewer
03/12/2020 Duração: 23minWhen companies think of diversity and inclusion, they too often focus on meeting metrics instead of building relationships with people of diverse backgrounds, says Starbucks COO Rosalind G. Brewer. In this personable and wide-ranging conversation with TED current affairs curator Whitney Pennington Rodgers, Brewer invites leaders to rethink what it takes to create a truly inclusive workplace -- and lays out how to bring real, grassroots change to boardrooms and communities alike. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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An aerialist on listening to your body’s signals | Adie Delaney
02/12/2020 Duração: 06minIn the circus, flying confidently through the air requires consistent communication with your fellow performers. Check out how aerialist and educator Adie Delaney teaches her students about trust and safety on the trapeze -- and provides helpful lessons for navigating everyday life on the ground. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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What is a weapon in the Information Age? | Sharon Weinberger
01/12/2020 Duração: 12minFrom microscopic "smart dust" tracking devices to DNA-tracing tech and advanced facial recognition software, journalist Sharon Weinberger leads a hair-raising tour through the global, unregulated bazaar of privatized mass surveillance. To reign in this growing, multibillion-dollar marketplace that often caters to customers with nefarious intents, Weinberger believes the first step is for governments to classify surveillance tools as dangerous and powerful weapons. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The city planting a million trees in two years | Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr
30/11/2020 Duração: 05minYvonne Aki-Sawyerr, mayor of Freetown, Sierra Leone, is on a mission to plant a million trees over the next two years, increasing vegetation in her city by fifty percent while shoring up eroding riverbanks and increasing biodiversity. "This isn't just about planting trees; it's about growing trees, and it's about ensuring that each one of us is part of the process," she says. "A million trees is our city's small contribution to increasing the much-needed global carbon sink." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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What almost dying taught me about living | Suleika Jaouad
27/11/2020 Duração: 17min"The hardest part of my cancer experience began once the cancer was gone," says author Suleika Jaouad. In this fierce, funny, wisdom-packed talk, she challenges us to think beyond the divide between "sick" and "well," asking: How do you begin again and find meaning after life is interrupted? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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What happens in your brain when you taste food | Camilla Arndal Andersen
26/11/2020 Duração: 14minWith fascinating research and hilarious anecdotes, neuroscientist Camilla Arndal Andersen takes us into the lab where she studies people's sense of taste via brain scans. She reveals surprising insights about the way our brains subconsciously experience food -- and shows how this data could help us eat healthier without sacrificing taste. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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A magical mantra for nurturing a blissful life | JayaShri Maathaa
25/11/2020 Duração: 04minAs the coronavirus pandemic raged in her native Sri Lanka, monk JayaShri Maathaa had a thought: two magical words that planted something beautiful in her mind and blossomed into a whole new way of being. She shares how this mantra transformed her life -- and the surprising ways gratitude can invite bliss, joy and harmony between yourself and all that surrounds you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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How your emotions change the shape of your heart | Sandeep Jauhar
24/11/2020 Duração: 16min"A record of our emotional life is written on our hearts," says cardiologist and author Sandeep Jauhar. In a stunning talk, he explores the mysterious ways our emotions impact the health of our hearts -- causing them to change shape in response to grief or fear, to literally break in response to emotional heartbreak -- and calls for a shift in how we care for our most vital organ. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The mood-boosting power of crying | Kathy Mendias
23/11/2020 Duração: 11minHere's a talk about tears -- and why crying isn't something to be afraid or ashamed of. Exploring the science behind the mood-boosting power of crying, childbirth and lactation educator Kathy Mendias shows how tears can enhance your physical and mental well-being and deepen your relationship to yourself and others. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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How COVID-19 human challenge trials work -- and why I volunteered | Sophie Rose
20/11/2020 Duração: 07minIn April 2020, epidemiologist-in-training Sophie Rose volunteered to be infected with the virus that causes COVID-19. As a young, healthy adult, she's offering to take part in a human challenge trial, a study where participants are intentionally exposed to SARS-CoV-2 to test vaccines and gather critical data. Explaining how challenge trials could speed up the development of effective vaccines, Rose shares why volunteering was the right decision for her. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.