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Do We Need Humans? : TED Radio Hour In this episode, TED speakers consider the promises and perils of our relationship with technology.

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Do We Need Humans?

In this episode, TED speakers consider the promises and perils of our relationship with technology.

We've been promised a future where robots will be our friends. But are we ready for how those innovations will change us as humans? In this episode, TED speakers consider the promises and perils of our relationship with technology.

Sherry Turkle: Are We Plugged-In, Connected, But Alone?

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Sherry Turkle: Are We Plugged-In, Connected, But Alone?

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Sherry Turkle: Are We Plugged-In, Connected, But Alone?

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Abraham Verghese: Is The Human Hand Our Best Technology?

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Abraham Verghese: Is The Human Hand Our Best Technology?

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Abraham Verghese: Is The Human Hand Our Best Technology?

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