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The TED Radio Hour is a narrative journey through fascinating ideas, astonishing inventions, fresh approaches to old problems, and new ways to think and create.
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Episodes
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A neuroscientist's guide to managing our emotions
Emotions sometimes feel overwhelming and debilitating—but science-backed tools can help us wrangle them. This hour, neuroscientist Ethan Kross shares research from his Emotion and Self-Control Lab.
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We're told eyewitness testimoney isn't reliable. But new science says it might be
Psychologist John Wixted says that through the course of a criminal investigation, an eyewitnesses memory can be influenced and altered. But under the right conditions, that testimony can be reliable.
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Curious stories of coexistence
Can otters be city dwellers? Are aliens real? Do we have to experience misery to understand happiness? On this episode, we investigate how strange bedfellows can lead to radical realizations.
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Three mothers who shaped American history
MLK Jr., Malcolm X and James Baldwin are household names, but what about their mothers? This hour, author Anna Malaika Tubbs explores how these three women shaped American history.
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A fun expert's guide to enjoying life offline
Journalist Catherine Price advocates for kids connecting, growing, and playing offline. She shares tips for how kids — and adults — can ditch their phones and embrace the power of fun.
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How 'Anxious Generation' author Jonathan Haidt took on Big Tech
Jonathan Haidt created a movement around protecting the "anxious generation" from the harms of social media. Now, his work has fueled a global push to ban kids from these platforms. Will it work?
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How you see yourself
What's the image you present to the world? And do you see yourself the same way? This hour, TED speakers add new dimensions to the idea of self-perception.
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The future of our memories
From creating “synthetic” memories to reviving ruined monuments, tech no longer simply stores the past—it can enhance it. This hour, we explore new ways to capture, share and even recreate our past.
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Would you want to know what's in your baby's DNA?
Geneticist Dr. Robert Green is sequencing the DNA of healthy newborns to find hidden disease risks. This knowledge can save lives — but gene sequencing is not a crystal ball.
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Navigating uncertainty
In unpredictable times, how can we stay calm, grounded, and on course? This hour, TED speakers lead us through uncertainty.
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What OpenAI's Sam Altman thinks of AI disaster scenarios
AI has sparked big questions around safety and ethics. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman shares his vision for AI's future and why he thinks the rewards outweigh the risks, live onstage with TED's Chris Anderson.
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How China's underdog status in the AI arms race is fueling their approach
While big tech pours billions into the AGI race, China leans into open source models. NPR's John Ruwitch explains why this approach works in China's favor and what it means for the rest of the world.
