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Sunday Pick: The perils of following your career passion

TED Talks Daily - April 28, 2024 06:05 - 35 minutes ★★★★ - 9.8K ratings
Each Sunday, TED shares an episode we think you'll love, handpicked for you… by us. Today: an episode from WorkLife with Adam Grant, the podcast that explores the science of making work not suck. Is “do what you love” terrible advice? Adam investigates why taking the job that will make...

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A climate solution? The wisdom passed down through generations | Louise Mabulo

TED Talks Daily - April 27, 2024 06:05 - 7 minutes ★★★★ - 9.8K ratings
Louise Mabulo grew up on seemingly strange farming tips from her parents and grandparents — like planting crops during a full moon or burying a rock beneath them. Now a farmer and climate activist herself, she sees how these practical nuggets of wisdom actually have scientific merit. Le...

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The secret ingredient of business success | Pete Stavros

TED Talks Daily - April 26, 2024 16:13 - 13 minutes ★★★★ - 9.8K ratings
Too often, employees are unmotivated and unhappy, with no real incentive to invest much of anything into their place of work. Investment expert Pete Stavros thinks there's a better way, and he's on a mission to rethink corporate structures to expand who benefits from a thriving company....

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How to live with fire | Oral McGuire

TED Talks Daily - April 25, 2024 17:12 - 10 minutes ★★★★ - 9.8K ratings
Uncontrolled fire threatens nature — but the right kind of fire can maintain the health and balance of the land, says fire management expert Oral McGuire. As a leader in the Nyungar community of southwestern Australia and a former firefighter, he connects traditional wisdom with modern ...

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The weird and wonderful AI art of Niceaunties | Niceaunties

TED Talks Daily - April 24, 2024 15:22 - 18 minutes ★★★★ - 9.8K ratings
Welcome to the "Auntieverse" — a surreal tribute to "auntie culture" by artist Niceaunties, inspired by the spirit of the women who care for each other and their families. From sushi-bedecked cars with legs to hot tub baths full of ramen, Niceaunties shares a visual feast that fuses AI ...

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The weird and wonderful art of Niceaunties | Niceaunties

TED Talks Daily - April 24, 2024 15:22 - 18 minutes ★★★★ - 9.8K ratings
Welcome to the "Auntieverse" — a surreal tribute to "auntie culture" by artist Niceaunties, inspired by the spirit of the women who care for each other and their families. From sushi-bedecked cars with legs to hot tub baths full of ramen, Niceaunties shares a visual feast that fuses AI ...

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The art of persuasive storytelling | Kelly D. Parker

TED Talks Daily - April 23, 2024 15:22 - 12 minutes ★★★★ - 9.8K ratings
"Storytelling is one of the most powerful marketing and leadership tools there is," says communications expert Kelly D. Parker. She explains how stories make proposals of all kinds more memorable — and shows how you can craft a compelling narrative to connect, persuade and drive meaning...

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What is an AI anyway? | Mustafa Suleyman

TED Talks Daily - April 22, 2024 17:24 - 21 minutes ★★★★ - 9.8K ratings
When it comes to artificial intelligence, what are we actually creating? Even those closest to its development are struggling to describe exactly where things are headed, says Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman, one of the primary architects of the AI models many of us use today. He offe...

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AI is turning into something totally new | Mustafa Suleyman

TED Talks Daily - April 22, 2024 17:24 - 21 minutes ★★★★ - 9.8K ratings
When it comes to artificial intelligence, what are we actually creating? Even those closest to its development are struggling to describe exactly where things are headed, says Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman, one of the primary architects of the AI models many of us use today. He offe...

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Curatorial Insights: Jennifer Rizzo from Hashimoto Contemporary Shares Tips on Curating, Discovering Talent, and Supporting Emerging Artists

Art & Cocktails - April 22, 2024 11:07 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 149 ratings
In this episode of Art & Cocktails, host Ekaterina Popova sits down with the incredible Jennifer Rizzo, a Brooklyn-based curator, writer, and partner at Hashimoto Contemporary. Jennifer shares her journey to becoming a curator, offering insights into how galleries discover and support emerging t...

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Sunday Pick: Unsolicited Advice — Boeing and how to lead in a crisis

TED Talks Daily - April 21, 2024 06:05 - 19 minutes ★★★★ - 9.8K ratings
Each Sunday, TED shares an episode of another podcast we think you'll love, handpicked for you… by us. Today: an episode from Fixable, TED's business call-in advice show hosted by leadership experts Anne Morriss and Frances Frei. Multiple deadly crashes, a door flying off mid-flight, a...

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Can cannabis help you sleep? Here's the science | Jen Walsh

TED Talks Daily - April 20, 2024 06:05 - 12 minutes ★★★★ - 9.8K ratings
Can cannabis actually treat insomnia? It's complicated, says sleep physiologist Jen Walsh. While the plant has been used across time and cultures, there's been little scientific research on how it impacts sleep disorders like insomnia. That's precisely where she and her team come in. Le...

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How AI will step off the screen and into the real world | Daniela Rus

TED Talks Daily - April 19, 2024 18:16 - 11 minutes ★★★★ - 9.8K ratings
The convergence of AI and robotics will unlock a wonderful new world of possibilities in everyday life, says robotics and AI pioneer Daniela Rus. Diving into the way machines think, she reveals how "liquid networks" — a revolutionary class of AI that mimics the neural processes of simpl...

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How to be an active citizen and spark change | Gabriel Marmentini

TED Talks Daily - April 18, 2024 15:29 - 9 minutes ★★★★ - 9.8K ratings
What does it mean to be an active citizen? It's about more than just voting and paying taxes, says social entrepreneur Gabriel Marmentini. He explains why we can't rely on the state alone to solve all our problems — and presents the four key ingredients for anyone to become a change-mak...

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A Palestinian and an Israeli, face to face | Aziz Abu Sarah and Maoz Inon

TED Talks Daily - April 17, 2024 16:03 - 17 minutes ★★★★ - 9.8K ratings
How can Israelis and Palestinians achieve peace? Palestinian peacemaker Aziz Abu Sarah and Israeli peacemaker Maoz Inon discuss the immeasurable tragedies they've experienced growing up in the region — and how they choose reconciliation over revenge, again and again. With a fierce belie...

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The Final Stage of Manifestation: Embracing Rest and Personal Growth - Personal Update From Kat

Art & Cocktails - April 16, 2024 16:43 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 149 ratings
Hey friends! Ever wonder what happens when your dreams come true? What's next? Well, on this episode, I'm excited to share with you the end of a chapter in my life and a prayer I had over 8 years ago. Join me, your host Ekaterina Popova, in a personal update and solo episode of Art & Cocktails...

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What you can do to stop economic crime | Hanjo Seibert

TED Talks Daily - April 16, 2024 15:14 - 10 minutes ★★★★ - 9.8K ratings
It might sound like the plot of a movie, but economic crime is all around us — from drug trafficking and fraud to cybercrimes, tax evasion and more. Economic crime fighter Hanjo Seibert breaks down the complexities of money laundering and how we can all wield our collective power to dis...

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Ideas change everything — and what's next for TED | Chris Anderson and Monique Ruff-Bell

TED Talks Daily - April 15, 2024 13:26 - 21 minutes ★★★★ - 9.8K ratings
TED is on a mission to discover and champion the ideas that will shape tomorrow. Reflecting on the evolution of that mission, TED's Chris Anderson and Monique Ruff-Bell cast a visionary gaze on the organization's future — including a revamped tagline, a renewed emphasis on debate and th...

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How to Find Your Voice, Grow Confidence, Develop Thick Skin, and Grow Your Business with Kristy Gordon

Art & Cocktails - April 14, 2024 21:26 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 149 ratings
Feeling stuck? Overwhelmed by trying to put pressure on art sales and feel like it's interfering with your studio practice? Look no further than this inspiring conversation with award-winning artist Kristy Gordon who learned a framework that helped her find her artistic voice. We also chat about...

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Sunday Pick: How Bill Gates spends $9 billion a year

TED Talks Daily - April 14, 2024 06:05 - 51 minutes ★★★★ - 9.8K ratings
To get a free copy of the Infectious Generosity book, visit ted.com/generosity Each Sunday, TED shares an episode of another podcast we think you'll love, handpicked for you… by us. Today: an episode from The TED Interview. Back for a new season, Head of TED Chris Anderson interviews a...

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How to find joy in climate action | Ayana Elizabeth Johnson

TED Talks Daily - April 13, 2024 06:05 - 10 minutes ★★★★ - 9.8K ratings
We can all play a role in the climate movement by tapping into our skills, resources and networks in ways that bring us satisfaction, says climate leader Ayana Elizabeth Johnson. She suggests drawing a Venn diagram to map these questions: What are you good at? What is the work that need...

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Why great leaders take humor seriously | Jennifer Aaker and Naomi Bagdonas

TED Talks Daily - April 12, 2024 14:46 - 9 minutes ★★★★ - 9.8K ratings
There's a mistaken belief in today's working world that leaders need to be serious all the time to be taken seriously. The research tells a different story. Based on the course they teach at Stanford's Graduate School of Business, behavioral scientist Jennifer Aaker and corporate strate...

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Why you should disappoint your parents | Desiree Akhavan

TED Talks Daily - April 11, 2024 16:10 - 9 minutes ★★★★ - 9.8K ratings
When filmmaker Desiree Akhavan told her Iranian immigrant parents she was in love with a woman, she knew they would object. She explains why it's worth the risk to let people get to know the real you.

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Navigating the Paradox of Rest and Relaxation: A Conversation with Violet Luczak

Art & Cocktails - April 10, 2024 20:32 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 149 ratings
Join us for an insightful exploration of the art of relaxation as we sit down with artist Violet Luczak and host Ekaterina Popova. In this episode, we delve into what it truly means for artists and creators to unwind and find rejuvenation amidst their busy lives. Drawing from our conversation wi...

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Where does your sense of self come from? A scientific look | Anil Ananthaswamy

TED Talks Daily - April 10, 2024 15:54 - 12 minutes ★★★★ - 9.8K ratings
Our memories and bodies give us clues about who we are, but what happens when this guidance shifts? In this mind-bending talk, science writer Anil Ananthaswamy shares how the experiences of "altered selves" -- resulting from schizophrenia, Alzheimer's, foreign limb syndrome or other con...

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A new national park to reclaim Indigenous land | Tracie Revis

TED Talks Daily - April 09, 2024 15:21 - 7 minutes ★★★★ - 9.8K ratings
In a part of the United States with more than 17,000 years of human history, cultural preservation advocate Tracie Revis is working to turn the Ocmulgee Mounds into Georgia's first national park and preserve. This park would be co-managed by the Muscogee (Creek) Nation, bringing the tri...

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EP#25 Building Creative Confidence - Diana Varma

Distance to Destination - April 08, 2024 17:22 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 33 ratings
Ever wondered how to break free from self-doubt and unleash your full creative potential? Well, Diana Varma, writer, educator, and podcaster extraordinaire, shares her invaluable insights on this very topic. From her humble beginnings in the printing industry to her current role as a lecturer a...

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Can AI catch criminals at sea? | Dyhia Belhabib

TED Talks Daily - April 08, 2024 15:21 - 11 minutes ★★★★ - 9.8K ratings
Can AI help catch oceanic outlaws? From drug smugglers to modern-day pirates, maritime crime fighter Dyhia Belhabib introduces Heva: an AI-powered tool that aggregates international criminal records to detect and stop crime that might otherwise get swept away in the tide.

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Rising Above Criticism, Doubt, and Rejection: Forging Your Path Forward with Kat

Art & Cocktails - April 08, 2024 10:45 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 149 ratings
Feeling discouraged or bogged down by setbacks and rejection? In this episode of "Art and Cocktails," Kat offers a ray of encouragement to remind you that joy and success are still within reach, even in the face of perceived failure. Through personal insights and practical advice, Kat shares tho...

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Sunday Pick: The bias behind your undiagnosed chronic pain

TED Talks Daily - April 07, 2024 06:05 - 20 minutes ★★★★ - 9.8K ratings
Each Sunday, TED shares an episode of another podcast we think you'll love, handpicked for you… by us. Today: an episode from TED Health, a podcast that shares ideas about your well-being -- from smart daily habits to new medical breakthroughs. While doctors take an oath to do no harm,...

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