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(#7) Elise’s Top Ten: The ghastly tragedy of the suburbs | James Howard Kunstler
In James Howard Kunstler's view, public spaces should be inspired centers of civic life and the physical manifestation of the common good. Instead, h…
7 months, 1 week ago
(#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…
7 months, 1 week 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…
7 months, 1 week 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…
7 months, 1 week ago
Yancey Strickler and Jenny Du: How do you rethink how the world works? An entrepreneur and an engineer answer | TED Intersections
What happens when following the “right” path leads you to the “wrong” place? Kickstarter cofounder Yancey Strickler and scientist Jenny Du discuss ho…
7 months, 1 week 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…
7 months, 1 week ago
How video games can power up your parenting | Hannah Boquet
Parenting an eye-rolling teenager glued to a gaming system is not a simple feat, but what if you could turn screen time into an opportunity for conne…
7 months, 2 weeks 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…
7 months, 2 weeks ago
Amy Barnes: Will climate change make your home uninsurable? | TED Countdown Summit 2025
Insurance is the hidden engine that keeps the economy churning, but climate change is making home insurance unaffordable for many people, says climat…
7 months, 2 weeks 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…
7 months, 2 weeks ago