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How Things Spread : TED Radio Hour What makes an idea, a brand, or a behavior catch fire? This hour, TED speakers explore the mysteries behind the many things we spread: laughter and sadness, imagination, viruses and viral ideas.

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What makes an idea, a brand, or a behavior catch fire? This hour, TED speakers explore the mysteries behind the many things we spread: laughter and sadness, imagination, viruses and viral ideas.

Nicholas Christakis: How Do Our Social Networks Affect Our Health?

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Nicholas Christakis: How Do Our Social Networks Affect Our Health?

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Nicholas Christakis: How Do Our Social Networks Affect Our Health?

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Yuval Harari: Why Did Humans Become The Most Successful Species On Earth?

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Yuval Harari: Why Did Humans Become The Most Successful Species On Earth?

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Yuval Harari: Why Did Humans Become The Most Successful Species On Earth?

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