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    Apr 22

    To prevent future pandemics, says we must invest in 3 things *now*: 1. Disease monitoring 2. Research and development 3. Health systems Watch his full talk to learn more:

    Bill Gates: 3 Investments That Could Stop the Next Pandemic
    Building a pandemic-free future won't be easy, but Bill Gates believes that we have the tools and strategies to make it possible — now we just have to fund them.
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  2. 4 hours ago

    This writer asked 16,000 people in 105 countries what regrets kept them up at night. One of the top answers? Not staying connected to important people in their lives.

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  3. 4 hours ago

    Couples who sustain strong sexual connections over multiple decades have these 2 things in common. Watch Emily Nagoski's full talk here:

    2 Keys for Sustaining a Sexual Connection
    As a sex educator, Emily Nagoski is often asked: How do couples sustain a strong sexual connection over the long term? This is her answer.
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  4. 16 hours ago

    "People asked, 'How could you not know? What kind of a mother were you?' I still ask myself those same questions."

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  5. 19 hours ago

    ! 🥳 Celebrate with a break down of The Bard's very best smack talk:

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  6. Apr 22

    “Humans and AI [can] come together to achieve outcomes that neither one could do alone on their own.” — AI expert Shervin Khodabandeh

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  7. Apr 22

    What makes a job a “good” job? (Hint: it’s not just the size your of your paycheck!) In this episode of TED Business, Warren Valdmanis explains why investing in people is key. Listen now on :

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    Apr 22

    "I invite each of you to ask yourself: What is the future you want, and what are you doing to make that future a reality?" - Watch Christiana Figueres' full talk here:

    The Case for Optimism Against Climate Change
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  9. Apr 22

    Thanks for featuring TED Climate as part of your round up! 🌍🥰 Listen to it here:

    2/ Hear about how to help. These podcasts cover big and small scale climate solutions, living sustainably, and more:
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    Apr 22

    Seven years ago, I gave a TED Talk about how the world wasn’t ready for the next epidemic. A lot has changed since then:

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    Apr 22

    Most people are already worried about climate change - but only 8% are activated. How do we close that gap? By using the most powerful force we have, our VOICE - to share why it matters to us and what we can do together to fix it. Every day is

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  12. Apr 22

    Here's why restoring forests could be one of humanity's greatest weapons against climate change:

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  13. Apr 22

    These bird's-eye view images of Earth are both incredible *and* incredibly unsettling:

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  14. Apr 22

    “I wonder if the sun debates dawn some mornings not wanting to rise out of bed from under the down feather horizon” — Naima Penniman This , celebrate the beauty of our 🌎 — and take action to save it. Watch more from :

    "Being Human" by Naima Penniman
    In this stunning spoken-word performance, poet and "freedom-forging futurist" Naima Penniman celebrates the wonders of the natural world and humanity's connection to it.
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  15. Apr 21

    Tropical forests are one of our most important carbon sinks — absorbing over 20% of the global carbon pollution produced by fossil fuels! Here's how we can save them:

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  16. Apr 21

    "From TikTok trends to songs and humor, we see so much erasure of what Black people have created, so I want to do everything in my power to prevent the erasure of Blackness from twerking." Watch 's full TED Talk here:

    The Black History of Twerking — and What It Taught Me About Self-Love
    Lizzo traces the origins of twerking, sharing how it empowered her to love her own body and why understanding its origins helps protect Black culture from erasure and misappropriation.
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  17. Apr 21

    How do emergency room doctors stay so calm and focused? In the latest episode of TED Health Season 2, longtime physician Darria Long offers her top tips for dealing with stress — and how you can use them in your every day life. Listen now on :

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    Apr 18

    Talking about climate change doesn’t have to turn into a shouting match. Here’s how you can have a calm, constructive conversation with anyone:

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    Apr 21

    "I learned that my voice has power —and when I bet on myself, change is possible." Still can't believe I stood on the stage and was able to talk about how important it is to use your voice even when it shakes.

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  20. Apr 21

    Climate change is a *planetary* emergency! 🌎🔥 Thankfully, there's still hope! 😌 Watch climate impact scholar Johan Rockström's full Talk here:

    Climate Change Is a Planetary Emergency
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