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TED: A reframing of masculinity, rooted in empathy | Gary Barker
New ReviewUrging us to turn away from voices perpetuating harmful stereotypes, gender equality advocate Gary Barker shares three insights on fostering a culture of care, compassion and connection among men. "We are the most wired-to-care species...
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TED: Advice for leaders on creating a culture of belonging | Melonie D. Parker
New ReviewGoogle's chief diversity officer Melonie D. Parker joins journalist and host of the "TED Tech" podcast Sherrell Dorsey for a conversation on fostering belonging and opportunity in the workplace. Learn more about how companies can...
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TED: How film changes the way we see the world | Ava DuVernay
New ReviewPeople told me this was an unadaptable book, so the only logical thing to do was to try to adapt it, says writer, producer and filmmaker Ava DuVernay of her work taking the award-winning title "Caste" from page to screen. In conversation...
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TED: What if advertising was honest? | Sylvester Chauke
New ReviewAfter years of brand building, marketing veteran Sylvester Chauke realized that his industry had sold the world on overconsumption, with devastating consequences. He shares how marketers could instead promote sustainability with "honest...
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TED: It's time for infectious generosity. Here's how | Chris Anderson
New ReviewWhat would happen to humanity if generosity went viral? Sharing transformative stories from around the world, head of TED Chris Anderson outlines why the time has come for the internet to realize its power to supercharge small acts of...
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TED: A comedian's take on how to save democracy | Jordan Klepper
New ReviewConversation is a battlefield with only one winner. Or is it? Comedian and author Jordan Klepper believes we can get better at talking to each other (and perhaps save democracy) by learning how to lose.
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TED: How to live with economic doomsaying | Philipp Carlsson-Szlezak
New ReviewEconomic crises can and do happen. But for every true crisis, there are many false alarms, says economist Philipp Carlsson-Szlezak. He explains how to live with the media's pervasive economic doomsaying, why we should stop treating...
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TED: Let your garden grow wild | Rebecca McMackin
New ReviewMany gardeners work hard to maintain clean, tidy environments ... which is the exact opposite of what wildlife wants, says ecological horticulturist Rebecca McMackin. She shows the beauty of letting your garden run wild, surveying the...
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TED: Your invitation to help build a sustainable future | Jim Snabe
New ReviewIf we want to avoid a climate disaster, we need much more radical leadership, says Jim Snabe, who knows a thing or two about leadership as chairman of the world's largest maritime shipping company. In a stirring talk, he encourages...
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TED: How business leaders can renew democracy | Daniella Ballou-Aares
New ReviewHow much should business leaders speak out about threats to democracy? It's a question many corporations are wrestling with these days. Business and democracy leader Daniella Ballou-Aares shows why companies have both the ability and the...
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TED: Dear fellow refugees, here's how I found resilience | Chantale Zuzi Leader
New ReviewChantale Zuzi Leader is one of the millions of displaced people around the world. In a deeply moving talk, she reflects on losing her family, home and sense of safety — only to break through and ultimately find community and hope. It's...
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TED: The miracle of organ donation — and a breakthrough for the future | Abbas Ardehali
New ReviewOrgan transplants save lives, but they come with challenges: every minute a healthy donated organ is on ice increases risk. And even if things go perfectly, rejection of the organ is still possible. Cardiothoracic surgeon Abbas Ardehali...
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TED: A path to social safety for migrant workers | Ashif Shaikh
New ReviewHundreds of millions of migrant workers travel within their countries to seek out means of survival — often leaving behind all they know for months or even years. Many face poverty and exploitation, and they need a robust social safety...
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TED: A meditation on Rumi and the power of poetry | Leili Anvar
New ReviewIn an ode to the Persian language, author Leili Anvar unfurls the work of 13th-century mystic poet Rumi and reflects on how poetry gives meaning to our lives.
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TED: What's the point of digital fashion? | Karinna Grant
New ReviewWhat if you could own more clothes without crowding your closet or growing your carbon footprint? Introducing the dematerialized future of your wardrobe, digital fashion entrepreneur Karinna Grant talks about the brands selling pixelated...
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TED: How poop turns into forests | Ludmila Rattis
New ReviewDid you know the world's largest tropical forest is partly formed by seeds emerging from poop? Ecologist Ludmila Rattis reveals the surprisingly fruitful benefits of letting nature take care of its own business, sharing how the digestive...
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TED: The 5 tenets of turning pain into power | Christine Schuler Deschryver
New ReviewA supportive community is the key to cultivating resilience and unlocking healing. Sharing the story of a transformative recovery program for survivors of sexual violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, human rights activist...
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TED: Is climate change slowing down the ocean? | Susan Lozier
New ReviewOcean waters are constantly on the move, traveling far distances in complex currents that regulate Earth's climate and weather patterns. How might climate change impact this critical system? Oceanographer Susan Lozier dives into the...
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TED: How to design for dignity during times of war | Slava Balbek
New ReviewWhat happens when architecture meets empathy? Through the challenges of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, architect and humanitarian Slava Balbek, who volunteers part-time on the front lines, highlights the importance of designing for...
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TED: The Herds, a vast act of theater to spark climate action | Amir Nizar Zuabi
New ReviewTheater has the power to transform the most pressing issues of our time from news stories into human stories, says director and playwright Amir Nizar Zuabi. Recounting his work on the journey of Little Amal — a 13-foot puppet symbolizing...
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TED: What the world can learn from Ukraine's fight for democracy | Olesya Khromeychuk
New ReviewA flourishing democracy next door is a scary thing for an autocrat, says Ukrainian historian Olesya Khromeychuk. Detailing the history of Ukraine's long struggle for sovereignty and freedom — against Russian tsars, communist dictators...
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TED: When you inform women, you transform lives | Paige Alexander
New ReviewAccess to information is the key to unlocking human rights for all, says equality champion Paige Alexander. From educating female entrepreneurs on how to launch life-sustaining businesses to murals, billboards and other creative ways of...
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TED: How sci-fi informs our climate future — and what to do next | Zainab Usman
New ReviewScience fiction authors have warned us for decades: division among global leaders can quickly create dystopia. Political economist Zainab Usman thinks present-day power struggles may seriously hinder the world's ability to fight climate...
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TED: Life's an obstacle course — here's how to navigate it | Maryam Banikarim
New ReviewInstead of seeing life's challenges as obstacles, I see them as an obstacle course — a fascinating array of tests that I'm curious to see if I can pass, says community builder Maryam Banikarim. Telling the story of her experience...