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Exploring the biggest questions of our time with the help of the world's greatest thinkers. Host Manoush Zomorodi inspires us to learn more about the world, our communities, and most importantly, ourselves.Get more brainy miscellany with TED Radio Hour+. Your subscription supports the show and unlocks a sponsor-free feed. Learn more at plus.npr.org/ted

Exploring the biggest questions of our time with the help of the world's greatest thinkers. Host Manoush Zomorodi inspires us to learn more about the world, our communities, and most importantly, ourselves.Get more brainy miscellany with TED Radio Hour+. Your subscription supports the show and unlocks a sponsor-free feed. Learn more at plus.npr.org/ted

 

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Approaches to life: Improvise, pivot or plan

Big life decisions are never easy. Should you follow a plan? Make a hard pivot? Improvise ... more

Yesterday

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Yesterday


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The lab behind Waymo and Google Glass that wants to reshape your life

The moonshot factory X is home to some of Silicon Valley's boldest inventions. CEO Astro T... more

12 Sep 2025

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12 Sep 2025


#298

Are the kids alright? Part 2

Teens today are navigating academic pressure, social media, gun violence and climate anxie... more

05 Sep 2025

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05 Sep 2025


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Are the kids alright? Part 1

Being a kid—or raising one—has never been tougher. From AI in classrooms to social media p... more

29 Aug 2025

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29 Aug 2025


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A guide to being brave in relationships

From sustaining a marriage to making new friends, forming connections requires courage. Th... more

22 Aug 2025

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22 Aug 2025


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How deserted places find a second life

Lots left vacant, offices full of equipment but devoid of people, entire villages literall... more

15 Aug 2025

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15 Aug 2025


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The skin we're in

Our skin protects us, connects us, and constantly gathers data about the world around us. ... more

08 Aug 2025

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08 Aug 2025


#293

How to find joy and success as a late bloomer

Many of us feel pressure to hit big life milestones on a timeline. But what if age is an a... more

01 Aug 2025

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01 Aug 2025


#292

Prophets of Technology: The Biotech Visionaries

As AI infiltrates every aspect of our lives, who are some of the people behind this huge i... more

25 Jul 2025

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25 Jul 2025


#291

Congress has voted to eliminate government funding for public media

Act now to ensure public media remains free and accessible to all. Your donation will help... more

18 Jul 2025

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18 Jul 2025


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Prophets of Technology: Bot Believer vs. Bot Skeptic

As AI infiltrates every aspect of our lives, who are some of the people behind this huge i... more

18 Jul 2025

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18 Jul 2025


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Prophets of Technology: The OG influencers

As AI infiltrates every aspect of our lives, who are some of the people behind this huge i... more

11 Jul 2025

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11 Jul 2025


#288

The state of fashion

Whether you love or hate fashion, we all have to get dressed in the morning. And the indus... more

04 Jul 2025

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04 Jul 2025


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How taking a second look can change your everything

A second glance can change everything. This hour, TED speakers will make you think twice a... more

27 Jun 2025

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27 Jun 2025


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Uncovering the mysteries of the animal kingdom

From the bugs in our backyards to prehistoric reptiles, animal biology and behavior are fu... more

20 Jun 2025

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20 Jun 2025


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Escaping the modern world and your noisy mind

How do you find the courage to leave the world you know and make your way to a completely ... more

13 Jun 2025

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13 Jun 2025


#284

Sports psychology for everyday life

The thrill of victory; the agony of defeat. Sports clichés are everywhere. But what does i... more

06 Jun 2025

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06 Jun 2025


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How AI is using your data to influence you

Your data is used to manipulate you—and AI makes it easier than ever before. But is that s... more

30 May 2025

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30 May 2025


#282

Secrets to successful teamwork

We all work in teams, from families, to companies, and everything in between. So what's th... more

23 May 2025

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23 May 2025


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How we experience time

Why does one hour drag by, but a year can pass in a flash? And how does our relationship w... more

16 May 2025

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16 May 2025