Was 2017 really the "the worst ever," as some would have us believe? Cognitive psychologist and linguist Steven Pinker shares data that shows: actually, it was one of the best overall. At TED2018, Chris sat down with Steven to take a closer look at the data that suggest the world is improving, and to unpack why so many people find this idea so challenging. To find out more about TED, please visit TED.com.<a href="http://go.ted.com/interviewpinker" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a>Find the transcript at:  <a href="http://go.ted.com/interviewpinker" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">go.ted.com/interviewpinker</a> <hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Was 2017 really the "the worst ever," as some would have us believe? Cognitive psychologist and linguist Steven Pinker shares data that shows: actually, it was one of the best overall. At TED2018, Chris sat down with Steven to take a closer look at the data that suggest the world is improving, and to unpack why so many people find this idea so challenging. To find out more about TED, please visit TED.com. Find the transcript at: go.ted.com/interviewpinker Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Was 2017 really the "the worst ever," as some would have us believe? Cognitive psychologist and linguist Steven Pinker shares data that shows: actually, it was one of the best overall. At TED2018, Chris sat down with Steven to take a closer look at the data that suggest the world is improving, and to unpack why so many people find this idea so challenging. To find out more about TED, please visit TED.com.<a href="http://go.ted.com/interviewpinker" rel="noopener noreferrer"> </a>Find the transcript at:&nbsp; <a href="http://go.ted.com/interviewpinker" rel="noopener noreferrer">go.ted.com/interviewpinker</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Steven Pinker argues that our pessimism about today's world is profoundly wrong

To get a free copy of the Infectious Generosity book, visit <a href="http://ted.com/generosity" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ted.com/generosity</a> Sit down with Head of TED Chris Anderson as he interviews leading thinkers and creators from around the world. The TED Interview is a space for guests to further delve into their groundbreaking work, give us a peek into how they discover and explore fascinating ideas, and, in some cases, even defend their thinking. This season, we’re looking at Infectious Generosity.Generosity is at the heart of being human. It's how we've co-operated, innovated and grown as a civilization. Following <a href="https://www.infectiousgenerosity.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chris’s book of the same name</a>, this podcast will dive into the idea that through the power of the internet, small acts of thoughtfulness spread to change lives at a scale never experienced before. Welcome to your front-row seat to great conversations with the world’s brightest minds.And in the spirit of the Infectious Generosity, listeners can receive a free copy of Chris’s book in e-book or audio format. Just visit <a href="http://ted.com/generosity" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ted.com/generosity</a> and fill out the short form to receive yours.<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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To get a free copy of the Infectious Generosity book, visit ted.com/generosity Sit down with Head of TED Chris Anderson as he interviews leading thinkers and creators from around the world. The TED Interview is a space for guests to further delve into their groundbreaking work, give us a peek into how they discover and explore fascinating ideas, and, in some cases, even defend their thinking. This season, we’re looking at Infectious Generosity. Generosity is at the heart of being human. It's how we've co-operated, innovated and grown as a civilization. Following Chris’s book of the same name, this podcast will dive into the idea that through the power of the internet, small acts of thoughtfulness spread to change lives at a scale never experienced before. Welcome to your front-row seat to great conversations with the world’s brightest minds. And in the spirit of the Infectious Generosity, listeners can receive a free copy of Chris’s book in e-book or audio format. Just visit ted.com/generosity and fill out the short form to receive yours. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To get a free copy of the Infectious Generosity book, visit <a href="http://ted.com/generosity" rel="noopener noreferrer">ted.com/generosity</a> Sit down with Head of TED Chris Anderson as he interviews leading thinkers and creators from around the world. The TED Interview is a space for guests to further delve into their groundbreaking work, give us a peek into how they discover and explore fascinating ideas, and, in some cases, even defend their thinking. This season, we’re looking at Infectious Generosity.Generosity is at the heart of being&nbsp;human. It's how we've co-operated, innovated and grown as a civilization. Following <a href="https://www.infectiousgenerosity.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Chris’s book of the same name</a>, this podcast will dive into the idea that through the power of the internet, small acts of thoughtfulness spread to change lives at a scale never experienced before. Welcome to your front-row seat to great conversations with the world’s brightest minds.And in the spirit of the Infectious Generosity, listeners can receive a free copy of Chris’s book in e-book or audio format. Just visit <a href="http://ted.com/generosity" rel="noopener noreferrer">ted.com/generosity</a> and fill out the short form to receive yours. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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