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(#8) Elise’s Top Ten: Change your story, change your life | Lori Gottlieb
Stories help you make sense of your life — but when these narratives are incomplete or misleading, they can keep you stuck instead of providing clari…
1 year, 1 month ago
(#9) Elise’s Top Ten: Rethinking infidelity ... a talk for anyone who has ever loved | Esther Perel
Infidelity is the ultimate betrayal. But does it have to be? Relationship therapist Esther Perel examines why people cheat, and unpacks why affairs a…
1 year, 1 month ago
(#10) Elise’s Top Ten: What almost dying taught me about living | Suleika Jaouad
"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…
1 year, 1 month ago
How do you rethink how the world works? An entrepreneur and an engineer answer | Yancey Strickler and Jenny Du
What happens when following the “right” path leads you to the “wrong” place? Kickstarter cofounder Yancey Strickler and scientist Jenny Du discuss ho…
1 year, 1 month ago
The link between evolution and language | Richard Dawkins
Languages drift, adapt and evolve much like living species. In this wide-ranging conversation, evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins and linguist Jo…
1 year, 1 month ago
The grassroots movement transforming public safety | Aqeela Sherrills
In 1992, something unprecedented happened in Los Angeles: rival gang members negotiated a historic peace treaty, significantly reducing violence acro…
1 year, 1 month ago
Will climate change make your home uninsurable? | Amy Barnes
Insurance is the hidden engine that keeps the economy churning, but climate change is making home insurance unaffordable for many people, says climat…
1 year, 1 month ago
Sunday Pick: How to have curious conversations in dangerously divided times (w/ Mónica Guzmán) | How to Be a Better Human
When was the last time you really connected with someone who disagrees with you? Or saw a post on social media that challenged your views? Or listene…
1 year, 1 month ago
How will new tech shape your life? A roboticist and a political strategist answer | Bradley Tusk and Ali Kashani
Should you be polite to robots? Political strategist Bradley Tusk and roboticist Ali Kashani explore how new technology is poised to make your life e…
1 year, 1 month ago
The life-saving secrets in your baby's DNA | Robert C. Green
What if we could get a heads-up about serious health issues before they begin, from the moment a baby is born? In this groundbreaking talk, geneticis…
1 year, 1 month ago