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  • Sunday Pick: Yuval Noah Harari on what history teaches us about justice and peace

    Each Sunday, TED shares an episode of another podcast we think you'll love, handpicked for you… by us. Yuval Noah Harari is a historian best known for his book "Sapiens", which has sold more than 25 million copies and has been translated into 65 languages. In this episode of ReThinking with Adam Grant, Adam and Yuval examine the power of stories in shaping humanity’s success, discuss the tension between justice and peace, and reconsider the true purpose of studying history. 


    Transcripts for ReThinking are available at go.ted.com/RWAGscripts 

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    42 min
  • Is AI progress stuck? | Jennifer Golbeck
    Will progress in artificial intelligence continue to accelerate, or have we already hit a plateau? Computer scientist Jennifer Golbeck interrogates some of the most high-profile claims about the promises and pitfalls of AI, cutting through the hype to clarify what's worth getting excited about — and what isn't.

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    14 min
  • Why do you love your favorite songs? | Scarlet Keys
    Songs are the soundtrack of our lives. But why exactly do they make us feel the way they do? Songwriter Scarlet Keys sits down at a piano to deconstruct the tools musicians use to make a melody unforgettable — from tone and repetition to lyrics and chords — and sheds light on music's ability to transform moments into memories.
    20 min
  • The foods humanity forgot — and how we're bringing them back | Helianti Hilman
    Nutritious crops aren't getting to the people who need nutrition most, even in one of the most fertile places on Earth: Indonesia. Exploring some of the forgotten foods from the country's more than 17,000 islands, food entrepreneur Helianti Hillman explains why centering food policy on biodiversity, rather than monoculture, is the key to healthier people and a healthier planet.

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    9 min
  • The foods humanity forgot — and how we're bringing them back | Helianti Hilman
    Nutritious crops aren't getting to the people who need nutrition most, even in one of the most fertile places on Earth: Indonesia. Exploring some of the forgotten foods from the country's more than 17,000 islands, food entrepreneur Helianti Hillman explains why centering food policy on biodiversity, rather than monoculture, is the key to healthier people and a healthier planet.
    8 min
  • Your relationship expectations could be holding you back | Stephanie R. Yates-Anyabwile
    What if the secret to a happy relationship isn’t following the rules, but rewriting them? In this refreshing talk, couples therapist Stephanie R. Yates-Anyabwile explores why letting go of traditional societal expectations of romantic relationships — like sharing the same routines or even, in some cases, living together — can help couples embrace their individuality, reduce conflict and build stronger, more fulfilling connections.
    9 min
  • How to be an "apocalyptic optimist" | Dana R. Fisher
    Dana R. Fisher calls herself an "apocalyptic optimist" based on her research as a sociologist of large social movements. Her studies suggest that ever-increasing climate disasters will get people out in the streets demanding the action we need. She breaks down how to cultivate resilience to catastrophe in yourself and your community — and how to rally for change in the face of seemingly intractable problems.

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    12 min
  • How to be an "apocalyptic optimist" | Dana R. Fisher
    Dana R. Fisher calls herself an "apocalyptic optimist" based on her research as a sociologist of large social movements. Her studies suggest that ever-increasing climate disasters will get people out in the streets demanding the action we need. She breaks down how to cultivate resilience to catastrophe in yourself and your community — and how to rally for change in the face of seemingly intractable problems.
    10 min
  • A mouse with two dads — and a new frontier for biology | Katsuhiko Hayashi
    You're familiar with the story: a sperm and an egg meet to create an embryo, which has the potential to give rise to new life. But what if you could create a sperm or egg from any cell, even a single skin cell? Biologist Katsuhiko Hayashi discusses the science of in vitro gametogenesis (IVG) — an experimental technique for creating lab-made sperm or eggs out of just about any type of cell — and explores its implications for endangered species, human reproduction and more.

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    10 min

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