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    Mar 22

    What was the last book you read? 📚 Comment below 👇 At our next TED Membership event, we're talking about the books that made you see the world differently. Become a TED Member to unlock this special event and other member benefits:

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  2. 3 hours ago

    Plus, how much exercise do you really need to see these benefits? (It's less than you might think.)

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  3. 5 hours ago

    Fun fact: A wind farm of 200 turbines could power over 150,000 American homes— or 300,000 European homes— for an entire year!

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  4. 9 hours ago

    "Every great and difficult thing that has been accomplished, every breakthrough — has required a very strong sense of optimism that it was possible."

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  5. 11 hours ago

    Former UCLA Women's Gymnastics Coach Valorie Kondos Field calls for a time-out on "win at all costs" culture. Watch her full TED Talk here:

    Why We Need to Redefine Success
    Former UCLA women's gymnastics coach Valorie Kondos Field won championship after championship and has been widely acclaimed for her leadership. She shares the secret to her success.
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  6. 13 hours ago

    What do you need to know about COVID vaccines? In this episode of Conversations with People Who Hate Me, Dylan Marron sits down with a vaccine skeptic and a doctor to talk about vaccine hesitancy — and what we can do about it. Listen on :

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  7. 13 hours ago

    The late Madeline Albright was the first female US Secretary of State. In this 2010 conversation, she looks back at her career and her lasting legacy as an advocate of women’s issues:

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  8. 18 hours ago

    Looking for more perspective-shifting books or have a recommendation of your own? Join our next TED Membership event tomorrow at 12pm ET! RSVP by becoming a member here:

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  9. 18 hours ago

    Author read 196 (!!!) books from 196 countries — and it changed the way she saw the world! Here's a handy guide to help you take a literary journey of your very own:

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  10. 23 hours ago

    To become a US Supreme Court Justice, you have to be: 1. Nominated by the President 2. Approved by the Senate 3. Be appointed to court (by the POTUS) And that's just the beginning:

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  11. Mar 22

    Have questions about Ukraine? Want to know how to negotiate a salary? Concerned about fake news? We hear you! The latest episodes of After Hours can help you dive into these topics and more. Listen now on :

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  12. Mar 22

    The war in Ukraine could change history. In this wide-ranging interview, historian looks at the past, present and future of the conflict — and what it means for the entire world. Watch the full TED Membership conversation here:

    What we need to learn from Ukraine
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  13. Mar 22

    No, listening to sad music doesn't make you sadder. It's quite the opposite, actually:

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  14. Mar 22

    If you want credible, trustworthy news — and who doesn't!? — then this is for you:

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  15. Mar 22

    Waste not: Drinking 🚽 water could be in your future — and it's not as gross as you think!

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  16. Mar 21

    Would you tell all your secrets to a robot? 🤫🤖 This episode of TED Tech explores how machines may help you be more open and honest about your feelings than with actual humans! Listen on :

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  17. Mar 21

    Human trafficking and sexual violence continue to harm millions of women and girls around the world. Here's how one photojournalist is using their powerful images to share their stories and help change the narrative:

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    Mar 21

    Happy World Poetry Day!

    "Poetry is always at the pulse of the most dangerous and most daring questions that a nation or a world might face." -
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  19. Mar 21

    "Getting the wind knocked out of you is the only way to remind your lungs they like the taste of air." Celebrate with this classic performance from . Watch the full talk here:

    If I Should Have a Daughter...
    Sarah Kay tells the story of her metamorphosis — from a wide-eyed teenager soaking in verse at New York's Bowery Poetry Club to a teacher connecting kids with the power of self-expression.
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    Mar 19

    Here's how this simple solution — planting rooftop gardens — could help big cities fight air pollution:

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