IRL Online : TED Radio Hour Our online lives are now entirely interwoven with our real lives. But the laws that govern real life don't apply online. This hour, TED speakers explore rules to navigate this vast virtual space.

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Our online lives are now entirely interwoven with our real lives. But the laws that govern real life don't apply online. This hour, TED speakers explore rules to navigate this vast virtual space.

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Margrethe Vestager: How Can We Ensure Fair Competition Online?

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Adam Alter: How Do We Take Back Control Of Our Attention?

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TED Radio HourTED Radio Hour

Life's biggest questions, explored.