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Nudge : TED Radio Hour It's hard to change habits, but a gentle push can move us in the right direction. This episode, TED speakers offer deceptively simple "nudges" for managing our kids, our health, and our aspirations.

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Nudge

It's hard to change habits, but a gentle push can move us in the right direction. This episode, TED speakers offer deceptively simple "nudges" for managing our kids, our health, and our aspirations.

Judson Brewer: Can Mindfulness Help You Quit Smoking?

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Judson Brewer: Can Mindfulness Help You Quit Smoking?

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Reshma Saujani: Can Coding Help Girls Take Risks?

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Richard Thaler: How Are Health Workers Putting An End To Guinea Worms?

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Richard Thaler: How Are Health Workers Putting An End To Guinea Worms?

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Sendhil Mullainathan: How Can A Nudge Save A Life?

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