A love letter to realism in a time of grief

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This week on TED.com September 9, 2018

Talk of the week Mark Pollock and Simone George: A love letter to realism in a time of grief 19:22 minutes · Filmed Apr 2018 · Posted Sep 2018 · TED2018 When faced with life's toughest circumstances, how should we respond: as an optimist, a realist or something else? In an unforgettable talk, explorer Mark Pollock and human rights lawyer Simone George explore the tension between acceptance and hope in times of grief -- and share the groundbreaking work they're undertaking to cure paralysis. Watch now »

Playlist of the week Practice makes perfect (9 talks) These talks drive home the many different ways to get better at what you care about. Watch » Total run time 1:57:39

This week's new TED Talks In 2012, the state of Colorado legalized cannabis, part of what has fast become a multibillion-dollar global industry for all things weed-related, from vape pens to brownies and beyond. But to say that we've legalized marijuana is subtly misleading -- what we've really done is commercialized THC, says activist Ben Cort, and that's led to products that are unnaturally potent. In an eye-opening talk, Cort examines the often unseen impacts of the commercial cannabis industry -- and calls on us to question those who are getting rich off it. Watch » Human trafficking doesn't just happen late at night on street corners in the shady part of town -- it also happens online, in the middle of the workday, using company equipment and resources. With this problem comes an opportunity, says attorney Nikki Clifton, because it means that the business community is in a unique position to educate and mobilize their employees to fight sex trafficking. In an honest talk, Clifton outlines how businesses can help, from setting clear policies to hiring survivors. Watch » When we talk about greenhouse gases, carbon dioxide gets the most attention -- but methane, which leaks unseen from pipes and wells, has a far greater immediate impact on global warming. Environmentalist Fred Krupp has an idea to fix the problem: launch a satellite that tracks global methane emissions, and share the data it collects. Learn more about how simple fixes to cut down on this invisible pollutant can help us put the brakes on climate change. (This plan is one of the first ideas from The Audacious Project, TED's new initiative to inspire global change.) Watch » Geneticist Steve McCarroll wants to make an atlas of all the cells in the human body so that we can understand in precise detail how specific genes work, especially in the brain. In this fascinating talk, he shares his team's progress -- including their invention of "Drop-seq," a technology that allows scientists to analyze individual cells at a scale that was never before possible -- and describes how this research could lead to new ways of treating mental illnesses like schizophrenia. Watch »

Read more on ideas.ted.com Work: A better way to start a new job How to be your best self at the workplace from day one Living: Fill your life with more color -- and more joy Kick the beige habit! Learn how vivid colors give you energy  Insight: Are we living in a post-truth era?   A bold idea from historian Yuval Harari

Quote of the Week “ When we can no longer change our circumstances, we are challenged to change ourselves." Mark Pollock and Simone George A love letter to realism in a time of grief

TED Radio hour: Dying well Is there a way to talk about death candidly, without fear ... and even with humor? How can we best prepare for it with those we love? This hour, TED speakers explore the beauty of life ... and death. Listen on NPR, Apple Podcasts or the TED Android app.

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A mysterious new galaxy

Changing what we know about the universe. Open in your browser

This week on TED.com September 1, 2018

Talk of the week Burçin Mutlu-Pakdil: A rare galaxy that's challenging our understanding of the universe 04:39 minutes · Filmed Apr 2018 · Posted Aug 2018 · TED2018 What's it like to discover a galaxy -- and have it named after you? Astrophysicist and TED Fellow Burçin Mutlu-Pakdil lets us know in this quick talk about her team's surprising discovery of a mysterious new galaxy type. Watch now »

Playlist of the week Talks to watch during breakfast (7 talks) Illuminating, funny and awe-inspiring talks to start off your day. Watch » Total run time 1:05:41

This week's new TED Talks China is the world's biggest polluter -- and one of its largest producers of clean energy. Which way will China go in the future, and how will it change our planet's environment? Data scientist Angel Hsu describes how the most populous country on earth is creating a future based on alternative energy -- and facing up to the environmental catastrophe it created as it rapidly industrialized. Watch » When a baby is born, so is a mother -- but the natural (and sometimes unsteady) process of transition to motherhood is often silenced by shame or misdiagnosed as postpartum depression. In this quick, informative talk, reproductive psychiatrist Alexandra Sacks breaks down the emotional tug-of-war of becoming a new mother. Watch » Craft curator Nora Atkinson takes us on a trip to Nevada's Black Rock Desert to see the beautifully designed and participatory art of Burning Man, revealing how she discovered there what's often missing from museums: curiosity and engagement. "What is art for in our contemporary world if not this?" she asks. Watch » In this quick talk, visual artist Dread Scott tells the story of one of his most transgressive art installations, which drew national attention for its controversial use of the American flag and led to a landmark First Amendment case in the US Supreme Court. Watch » Halima Aden made history when she became the first hijab-wearing model on the cover of Vogue. Now she returns to Kenya's Kakuma Refugee Camp -- where she was born and lived until the age of 7 -- to share an inspiring message about what she's learned on the path from child refugee to international model. Watch » Struggling to budget and manage finances is common -- but talking honestly and openly about it isn't. Why do we hide our problems around money? In this thoughtful, personal talk, author Tammy Lally encourages us to break free of "money shame" and shows us how to stop equating our bank accounts with our self-worth. Watch »

Read more on ideas.ted.com Insight: Why is the US bail system such a mess?  Behind one of the US justice system's biggest scandals  Art: A delightful art project for anyone who's ever dreamed of life on the moon A gorgeous speculation for rebuilding civilization anew Tech: 7 strategies for keeping your cell phone from taking over your life Tips and lifehacks from a productivity expert

Quote of the Week “ What if we redefined art's value -- not by its price tag, but by the emotional connection it creates between the artist and the audience, or the benefits it gives our society, or the fulfillment it gives the artists themselves?" Nora Atkinson Why art thrives at Burning Man

TED Radio hour: Hidden What lies beyond the reach of the naked eye, and how do these hidden forces shape our lives? This hour, TED speakers reveal forgotten cities, underwater canyons, tiny parasites, and a boiling river. Listen on NPR, Apple Podcasts or the TED Android app.

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Don't fail fast -- fail mindfully

Three unexpected ways to increase your luck. View it in your browser

This week on TED.com August 25, 2018

Talk of the week Leticia Gasca: Don't fail fast -- fail mindfully 12:34 minutes · Filmed Jun 2018 · Posted Aug 2018 · TED Salon Brightline Initiative We celebrate bold entrepreneurs whose ingenuity led them to success, but what happens to those who fail? Far too often, they bury their stories out of shame or humiliation -- and miss out on a valuable opportunity for growth, says author and entrepreneur Leticia Gasca. In this thoughtful talk, Gasca calls for business owners to open up about their failures and makes the case for replacing the idea of "failing fast" with a new mantra: fail mindfully. Watch now »

Playlist of the week Talks for binge-watching (10 talks) Sit down, press play and prepare to be riveted by these beautiful, mysterious, moving talks. Watch » Total run time 2:20:19

This week's new TED Talks Imagine a workplace where people of all colors and races are able to climb every rung of the corporate ladder -- and where the lessons we learn about diversity at work actually transform the things we do, think and say outside the office. How do we get there? In this candid talk, inclusion advocate Janet Stovall shares a three-part action plan for creating workplaces where people feel safe and expected to be their unassimilated, authentic selves. Watch » In a series of mind-bending demos, inventor Mary Lou Jepsen shows how we can use red light to see and potentially stimulate what's inside our bodies and brains. Taking us to the edge of optical physics, Jepsen unveils new technologies that utilize light and sound to track tumors, measure neural activity and could possibly replace the MRI machine with a cheaper, more efficient and wearable system. Watch » What do communities on the social, economic and environmental margins have in common? For one thing, they tend to be on the east sides of cities. In this short talk about a surprising insight, anthropologist and venture capitalist Stephen DeBerry explains how both environmental and man-made factors have led to disparity by design in cities from East Palo Alto, California to East Jerusalem and beyond -- and suggests some elegant solutions to fix it. Watch » When bankers refused to serve her neighbors in rural India, Chetna Gala Sinha did the next best thing: she opened a bank of her own, the first ever for and by women in the country. In this inspiring talk, she shares stories of the women who encouraged her and continue to push her to come up with solutions for those denied traditional financial backing. Watch »

Read more on ideas.ted.com Gallery: Meet 6 fantastical creatures from the ocean's twilight zone We're constantly discovering new wonders in this mysterious realm Education: How can schools best prepare students for the future? Give kids real work to do Inside one experimental program that pairs students with locals to solve problems together We humans: How to start a conversation about a dignified death We all want to make sure that the people we love are treated with respect. The first step: Start talking about it

Quote of the Week “ We all have hidden failures. Sharing your failures makes you stronger, not weaker." Leticia Gasca Don't fail fast — fail mindfully

TED Radio hour: Behind The Numbers Is life today better than ever before? Does the data bear that out? This hour, TED speakers explore the stories we tell with numbers — and whether those stories portray the full picture. Listen on NPR, Apple Podcasts or the TED Android app.

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The little risks you can take to increase your luck

Three unexpected ways to increase your luck. View it in your browser

This week on TED.com August 18, 2018

Talk of the week Tina Seelig: The little risks you can take to increase your luck 11:39 minutes · Filmed Jun 2018 · Posted Aug 2018 · TED Salon Brightline Luck is rarely a lightning strike, isolated and dramatic -- it's much more like the wind, blowing constantly. Catching more of it is easy but not obvious. In this insightful talk, Stanford engineering school professor Tina Seelig shares three unexpected ways to increase your luck -- and your ability to see and seize opportunities. Watch now »

Playlist of the week How the brain takes care of itself Learn about the remarkable things our brains do to stay in tiptop shape. Watch » 4 TED Talks • Total run time 57:26

This week's new TED Talks Imagine a teeming scrapyard, where people mine electronic waste for recyclable materials. Without formal training, these urban miners teach themselves the workings of electronics by taking them apart and putting them together again. DK Osseo-Asare wondered: What would happen if we built these self-taught techies an amazing makerspace -- where they could make anything they dreamed of? Learn more about this cool community in Accra, Ghana. Watch » As a tiny child, Mary Maker had to flee her home in South Sudan ahead of a brutal war. She found security and even hope in the school at the Kakuma Refugee Camp. Now a teacher herself, she sees education as an essential tool for rebuilding lives: "For the child of war, an education can turn their tears of loss into a passion for peace." Hear her passionate, unforgettable story. Watch » When cancer cells are closely packed together in a tumor, they're able to communicate with each other and coordinate their movement throughout the body. What if we could interrupt this process? In this accessible talk about cutting-edge science, Hasini Jayatilaka shares her work on an innovative method to stop cancer cells from communicating -- and halt their fatal ability to spread. Watch » Can public spaces both respect the past and embrace the future? Landscape architect Walter Hood has explored this question over the course of an iconic career, with projects ranging from Lafayette Square Park in San Francisco to the upcoming International African American Museum in Charleston, South Carolina. In this inspiring talk packed with images of his work, Hood shares the five simple concepts that guide his approach to creating spaces that illuminate our shared memories. Watch » AI is massively transforming our world, but there's one thing it cannot do: love. In a visionary talk, computer scientist Kai-Fu Lee details how the US and China are driving a deep learning revolution -- and shares a blueprint for how humans can thrive in the age of AI by harnessing compassion and creativity. "AI is serendipity," Lee says. "It is here to liberate us from routine jobs, and it is here to remind us what it is that makes us human." Watch »

Read more on ideas.ted.com Culture: If AI is going to liberate us from routine jobs (see above), then what will we humans do with our time? A radical proposal to reshape our view of time -- with ideas you can use now Gallery: Fantastical floating sculptures that will set your mind soaring Massive art that invites you to stop, look and wonder We humans: Want to really connect at your next family gathering? Try this A simple hack to hear amazing stories from the people you love

Quote of the Week “ The work ethic in the Industrial Age has brainwashed us into thinking that work is the reason we exist, that work defined the meaning of our lives. But routine jobs are not what we're about. AI is here to liberate us from routine jobs, and it is here to remind us what it is that makes us human." Kai-Fu Lee How AI can save our humanity

TED Radio hour: Behind The Numbers Is life today better than ever before? Does the data bear that out? This hour, TED speakers explore the stories we tell with numbers — and whether those stories portray the full picture. Listen on NPR, Apple Podcasts or the TED Android app.

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