TEDx Shorts

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TEDx Shorts episodes

August 03, 2020 The business of biometrics
Tech journalist Madhumita Murgia shares the many ways our personal data is vulnerable to misuse-- and explains how we can protect our privacy. This talk was filmed at TEDxGateway. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts.

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9 min
July 31, 2020 One teen's journey to get vaccinated
Ethan Lindenberger shares what led him to get vaccinated as a teen-- and become an advocate for scientific truth. This talk was filmed at TEDxMidAtlantic. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts.

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9 min
July 30, 2020 How to stop screwing yourself over
Mel Robbins offers a very simple tool to help us break out of our routine and chase after what we want. This talk was filmed at TEDxSF. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts.

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8 min
July 29, 2020 4 questions you should always ask your doctor
Dr. Christer Mjåset provides four simple questions we can all ask our doctors the next time we visit. This talk was filmed at TEDxOslo. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts.

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10 min
July 28, 2020 How to detect more cancers earlier
Dr. Anne Marie Lennon describes a new way to detect eight common types of cancer using a simple blood test. This talk was filmed at TEDxMidAtlantic. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts.

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7 min
July 27, 2020 The perks of living without social media
Dr. Cal Newport shares his theories on the downside to social media and offers an argument for living without it. This talk was filmed at TEDxTysons. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts.

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8 min
July 24, 2020 Why we should take laughter more seriously
Sophie Scott shares the reasons why laughter is an important tool for social connection. This talk was filmed at TEDxExeter. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts.

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7 min
July 23, 2020 Who belongs in prison?
Erin Kelly makes the case for why a punitive approach to criminal justice is counterproductive.This talk was filmed at TEDxCambridge. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts.

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8 min
July 22, 2020 How to give a good toast
TV Producer and host Riaz Meghji shares his winning formula on how to make your next toast unforgettable. This talk was filmed at TEDxVancouver. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts.

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6 min
July 21, 2020 Parenting for a digital future

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8 min

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