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Carin Bondar: Eggs and the genius of bird moms
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TED Radio Hour

Carin Bondar: Eggs and the genius of bird moms

Laying eggs may seem like a simple way to reproduce compared to human birth, but biologist Carin Bondar says bird moms are the micromanagers of the animal kingdom.

Carin Bondar: Eggs and the genius of bird moms

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David Biello: Are we alone in the universe?
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TED Radio Hour

David Biello: Are we alone in the universe?

Are we alone in the universe? This hour, we travel the cosmos with TED science curator David Biello in search of extraterrestrial life, uncovering how it may look and how we'll know we've found it.

David Biello: Are we alone in the universe?

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Vinith Misra: How can our relationships with computers be funnier and friendlier?
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TED Radio Hour

Vinith Misra: How can our relationships with computers be funnier and friendlier?

Artificial intelligence and people often struggle to seamlessly interact. Computer scientist Vinith Misra shares how computational humor could help bridge the gap between humans and their machines.

Vinith Misra: How can our relationships with computers be funnier and friendlier?

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Jamie Beard: How can we tap into the vast power of geothermal energy?
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TED Radio Hour

Jamie Beard: How can we tap into the vast power of geothermal energy?

Geothermal energy is a clean, renewable, nearly limitless energy source. Technologist Jamie Beard wants us to use more of it — and to do that, she's recruiting experts from the fossil fuel industry.

Jamie Beard: How can we tap into the vast power of geothermal energy?

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Gay Gordon-Byrne: Why do big manufacturers prevent you from repairing your own stuff?
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TED Radio Hour

Gay Gordon-Byrne: Why do big manufacturers prevent you from repairing your own stuff?

Manufacturers intentionally make their products hard to fix. Right-to-repair advocate Gay Gordon-Byrne fights for laws to stop companies from monopolizing repairs and let people fix their own stuff.

Gay Gordon-Byrne: Why do big manufacturers prevent you from repairing your own stuff?

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Patrice Gordon and Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic: How can we become more competent leaders?

TED The Way We Work series. Episode 07: Mentorship is often understood as the older generation passing wisdom on to the younger generation. Patrice Gordon believes there are huge benefits to having the novice teach the master. She shares tips on how to reverse mentor effectively and bridge a changing workforce. Photo courtesy of TED. Courtesy of TED hide caption

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Patrice Gordon and Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic: How can we become more competent leaders?

Organizational psychologist Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic says we often associate leadership with the wrong traits. That's why Patrice Gordon was so surprised by an unusual opportunity: to mentor her CEO.

Patrice Gordon and Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic: How can we become more competent leaders?

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Diana Adams: How can we provide better care for non-traditional families?
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TED Radio Hour

Diana Adams: How can we provide better care for non-traditional families?

For LGBTQIA and non-nuclear families, navigating the legal system and family benefits is difficult. Attorney Diana Adams says we need more inclusive laws that cater to all chosen families.

Diana Adams: How can we provide better care for non-traditional families?

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Steven Johnson: The Past, Present, and Future of the Human Life Span
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TED Radio Hour

Steven Johnson: The Past, Present, and Future of the Human Life Span

In the last century, human life expectancy has doubled. This hour, we talk with writer Steven Johnson on the many breakthroughs that made this possible — and where we go from here.

Steven Johnson: The Past, Present, and Future of the Human Life Span

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Katrina Spade: Could our bodies help new life grow after we die?
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TED Radio Hour

Katrina Spade: Could our bodies help new life grow after we die?

We compost plants and livestock, so why not humans? Katrina Spade says that if you want to help the planet one last time, consider composting your body.

Katrina Spade: Could our bodies help new life grow after we die?

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Celeste Headlee: How can we fight burnout with purposeful rest?
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TED Radio Hour

Celeste Headlee: How can we fight burnout with purposeful rest?

Hard work has been baked into our culture for so long, but at what cost? Journalist Celeste Headlee explains why we must give our bodies the rest they need, so that we can live fuller lives.

Celeste Headlee: How can we fight burnout with purposeful rest?

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Matteo Cerri: Will humans one day hibernate?
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TED Radio Hour

Matteo Cerri: Will humans one day hibernate?

Bears and squirrels hibernate to survive harsh conditions; why not humans? If we want to travel deep into space or combat deadly diseases, physiologist Matteo Cerri says hibernation might be the key.

Matteo Cerri: Will humans one day hibernate?

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Dylan Selterman: What are our dreams — and nightmares — trying to tell us?
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TED Radio Hour

Dylan Selterman: What are our dreams — and nightmares — trying to tell us?

We might forget our dreams mere minutes after waking. But psychologist Dylan Selterman says that if we pay attention to them, we could gain new information about our emotions, relationships and more.

Dylan Selterman: What are our dreams — and nightmares — trying to tell us?

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Craig Richard: Whispers and haircuts — the science of ASMR
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TED Radio Hour

Craig Richard: Whispers and haircuts — the science of ASMR

Why do so many people experience brain tingles when watching ASMR videos? Physiologist Craig Richard shares the science behind the "Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response," and how it calms the mind.

Craig Richard: Whispers and haircuts — the science of ASMR

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Stuart Duncan: Why do we need safe virtual play spaces?
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TED Radio Hour

Stuart Duncan: Why do we need safe virtual play spaces?

Bullies are everywhere, especially online. That's why Stuart Duncan created AutCraft: a Minecraft server where kids with autism can play freely.

Stuart Duncan: Why do we need safe virtual play spaces?

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Dave Eggers: How Can Kids Learn Human Skills in a Tech-Dominated World?
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TED Radio Hour

Dave Eggers: How Can Kids Learn Human Skills in a Tech-Dominated World?

Fiction can serve as a window into multiple realities--to imagine different futures or understand our own past. This hour, author Dave Eggers talks tech, education, and the healing power of writing.

Dave Eggers: How Can Kids Learn Human Skills in a Tech-Dominated World?

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