Psychological impacts of living in a warming world.

This week on TED.com August 31, 2019

Talk of the week How climate change affects your mental health 07:31 minutes · Filmed May 2019 · Posted Aug 2019 · TED Residency "For all that's ever been said about climate change, we haven't heard nearly enough about the psychological impacts of living in a warming world," says science writer Britt Wray. In this quick talk, she explores how climate change is threatening our well-being -- mental, social and spiritual -- and offers a starting point for what we can do about it. Watch now »

Playlist of the week What is the Anthropocene? Humanity's permanent mark on the planet has spurred a new geological age: the Anthropocene. Learn how we got to this point -- and what our footprint means to the future of the world. Watch » Total run time 2:04:49

This week's new TED Talks Emergency medicine for our climate fever As we recklessly warm the planet by pumping greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, some industrial emissions also produce particles that reflect sunshine back into space -- putting a check on global warming that we're only starting to understand. Climate activist Kelly Wanser asks: Can we engineer ways to harness this effect and further reduce warming?  How I help people understand vitiligo TV news anchor Lee Thomas thought his career was over after he was diagnosed with vitiligo, an autoimmune disorder that left large patches of his skin without pigment and led to derision and stares. In a captivating talk, he shares how he discovered a way to counter misunderstanding and fear around his appearance with engagement, dialogue -- and a smile.  How the West can adapt to a rising Asia As Asian economies and governments continue to gain power, the West needs to find ways to adapt to the new global order, says author and diplomat Kishore Mahbubani. He shares a three-part strategy that Western governments can use to recover power and improve relations with the rest of the world. How I escaped North Korea -- and found freedom "North Korea is unimaginable," says human rights activist Yeonmi Park, who escaped the country at the age of 10. Sharing the harrowing story of her childhood, she reflects on the fragility of freedom -- and shows how change can be achieved even in the world's darkest places.

READ THE LATEST ON IDEAS.TED.COM Why you should think about being a good ancestor -- and three ways to start doing it. Here's how to consider your impact on future generations. How to raise kids who will grow into secure, trustworthy adults. If kids don’t feel trusted, they can really suffer. What can you do when you're flattened by depression? Plan for it. By adopting a take-charge approach towards living with depression, you can start to feel more in control and less powerless

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Talk of the week How craving attention makes you less creative 13:15 minutes · Filmed Apr 2019 · Posted Aug 2019 · TED2019 Joseph Gordon-Levitt has gotten more than his fair share of attention from his acting career. But as social media exploded over the past decade, he got addicted like the rest of us -- trying to gain followers and likes only to be left feeling inadequate and less creative. In a refreshingly honest talk, he explores how the attention-driven model of big tech companies impacts our creativity -- and shares a more powerful feeling than getting attention: paying attention. Watch now »

Playlist of the week The race for your attention Attention: everybody wants some -- social media, tech companies and more. Watch these talks to better understand how they're trying to get on your radar. Watch » Total run time 46:27

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