Slowing Down : TED Radio Hour We're always asked to be faster and more precise. But what can we learn from slowing down — even procrastinating? This hour, TED speakers explore why taking it slow is crucial...for all of us.

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Slowing Down

We're always asked to be faster and more precise. But what can we learn from slowing down — even procrastinating? This hour, TED speakers explore why taking it slow is crucial...for all of us.

Thomas Hellum: Why Would Millions Tune Into 'Slow TV'?

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Thomas Hellum: Why Would Millions Tune Into 'Slow TV'?

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Why Would Millions Tune Into 'Slow TV'?

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Adam Grant: Can Slowing Down Help You Be More Creative?

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Adam Grant: Can Slowing Down Help You Be More Creative?

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Can Slowing Down Help You Be More Creative?

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Tim Urban: What Happens In The Brain Of An Extreme Procrastinator?

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Tim Urban: What Happens In The Brain Of An Extreme Procrastinator?

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What Happens In The Brain Of An Extreme Procrastinator?

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Andy Puddicombe: When Was The Last Time You Did Absolutely Nothing?

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Andy Puddicombe: When Was The Last Time You Did Absolutely Nothing?

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When Was The Last Time You Did Absolutely Nothing?

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Lakshmi Pratury: What Can We Gain By Writing A Letter By Hand?

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Lakshmi Pratury: What Can We Gain By Writing A Letter By Hand?

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What Can We Gain By Writing A Letter By Hand?

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Gabriel Barcia-Colombo: Can Slow-Moving Art Disrupt Our Hectic Routines?

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Gabriel Barcia-Colombo: Can Slow-Moving Art Disrupt Our Hectic Routines?

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Can Slow-Moving Art Disrupt Our Hectic Routines?

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