Reframing Anger : TED Radio Hour Anger is universal and complex: it can be quiet, festering, justified, vengeful, and destructive. This hour, TED speakers explore the many sides of anger, why we need it, and who's allowed to feel it.

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Anger is universal and complex: it can be quiet, festering, justified, vengeful, and destructive. This hour, TED speakers explore the many sides of anger, why we need it, and who's allowed to feel it.

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Ryan Martin: Why Do We Need Anger?

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Ryan Martin: Why Do We Need Anger?

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Soraya Chemaly: Who's Allowed To Get Angry?

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Soraya Chemaly: Who's Allowed To Get Angry?

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Soraya Chemaly: Who's Allowed To Get Angry?

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Lisa Fritsch: Am I Angry, Bitter, Or Just Passionate?

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Lisa Fritsch: Am I Angry, Bitter, Or Just Passionate?

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Lisa Fritsch: Am I Angry, Bitter, Or Just Passionate?

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Dan Moshavi: Can Expressing Your Anger Make You A Better Leader?

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Dan Moshavi: Can Expressing Your Anger Make You A Better Leader?

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Dan Moshavi: Can Expressing Your Anger Make You A Better Leader?

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Russell Kolts: How Can We Use Compassion To Manage Our Anger?

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Russell Kolts: How Can We Use Compassion To Manage Our Anger?

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Russell Kolts: How Can We Use Compassion To Manage Our Anger?

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