Networks : TED Radio Hour Networks surround and sustain us, in nature, in our bodies, in relationships, in the digital world. This hour, TED speakers explore how we rely on networks and how we have the power to shape them.

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Networks surround and sustain us, in nature, in our bodies, in relationships, in the digital world. This hour, TED speakers explore how we rely on networks and how we have the power to shape them.

Trees can't talk — or can they? Ecologist Suzanne Simard says tree communicate with each other in a unique way. Courtesy Suzanne Simard hide caption

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Suzanne Simard: How Do Trees Collaborate?

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Wanis Kabbaj: Can We Improve Our Transportation Network Using...Biology?

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Avi Rubin: What Happens When Hackers Hijack Our Smart Devices?

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Robin Dunbar: Is There A Limit To How Many Friends We Can Have?

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TED Radio HourTED Radio Hour

Life's biggest questions, explored.