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The man who helped usher in the environmental movement in the 1960s and '70s has been rethinking his positions on cities, nuclear power, genetic modification and geo-engineering. This talk at the US State Department is a foretaste of his major new book, sure to provoke widespread debate.

Hi Chia-Ching, Here's an idea we think you'll appreciate. 4 environmental 'heresies' by Stewart Brand was recommended by Bryan Bean-Mehlsen:

I felt almost euphoric when I saw this. Mr. Brand used educated common sense to make the point that even though things are heading in a negative direction, humans can still help Earth repair itself, even as climate change takes its course. This talk is a must-watch for anyone concerned with the future of our planet. Bryan Bean-Mehlsen

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Parting thought “I was holding [my four-year-old daughter] and I said, 'Sophia, I love you more than anything in the universe.' And she turned to me and said, 'Daddy, universe or multiverse?'” Brian Greene, Physicist, from Brian Greene: Is our universe the only universe?

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A brief explanation of quantum computing

"If you think this is all a bit weird, you are absolutely right." Read online

This week on TED.com January 12, 2019

Talk of the week Shohini Ghose: Quantum computing explained in 10 minutes 10:04 minutes · Filmed Nov 2018 · Posted Jan 2019 · TEDWomen 2018 A quantum computer isn't just a more powerful version of the computers we use today; it's something else entirely, based on emerging scientific understanding -- and more than a bit of uncertainty. Enter the quantum wonderland with TED Fellow Shohini Ghose and learn how this technology holds the potential to transform medicine, create unbreakable encryption and even teleport information. Watch now »

Playlist of the week Talks for lifelong readers Whether you're a budding bibliophile or already in the throes of whirlwind romance with your favorite writers, these talks are for you! Watch » 7 TED Talks • Total run time 1:20:57

This week's new TED Talks India has the second largest population of any country in the world -- yet it has only 50 decent bookstores, says publisher Chiki Sarkar. So she asked herself: How do we get more people reading books? Find out how Sarkar is tapping into India's smartphone revolution to create a new generation of readers and writers in this fun talk about a fresh kind of storytelling. Watch » Electric cars are extremely quiet, offering some welcome silence in our cities. But they also bring new dangers, since they can easily sneak up on unsuspecting pedestrians. What kind of sounds should they make to keep people safe? Get a preview of what the future may sound like as acoustic engineer and musician Renzo Vitale shows how he's composing a voice for electric cars. Watch » How exactly does gender work? It's not just about our chromosomes, says biologist Karissa Sanbonmatsu. In a visionary talk, she shares new discoveries from epigenetics, the emerging study of how DNA activity can permanently change based on social factors like trauma or diet. Learn how life experiences shape the way genes are expressed -- and what that means for our understanding of gender. Watch » What does it take to build the fast, flexible, creative teams needed to challenge entrenched work culture? For transformation expert Martin Danoesastro, it all starts with one question: "What are you willing to give up?" He shares lessons learned from companies on both sides of the innovation wave on how to structure your organization so that people at all levels are empowered to make decisions fast and respond to change. Watch »

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FROM the comments ...  “ Most, if not all, other technologies can be used for good or evil purposes. Surely, we should be concerned that quantum computers will be used for evil. Should the good quantum physicists make a deliberate investigation into the possibilities of "Quantum Evil" in an effort to be prepared and or to control this technology?" Commenter: Edward Medalis Talk: Shohini Ghose Quantum computing explained in 10 minutes

TED Radio Hour: Forgiveness When loss, violence or betrayal test our willingness to forgive — how do we do it anyway? This hour, TED speakers explore the challenges and benefits of forgiving others and ourselves. Listen on Spotify, iTunes, Google Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.

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Hi Chia-Ching, Here's an idea we think you'll appreciate. Your body language may shape who you are by Amy Cuddy was recommended by Carla Howard:

Amy's practical advice on how to boost your self-esteem and confidence in two minutes is effective and easy to follow. You just can't beat that! Carla Howard, Mentor, The Professional Woman's Mentor, LLC, Phoenix AZ, United States

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Parting thought “There are many talented individuals who simply do not follow through on their commitments. In fact, in our data, grit is usually unrelated or even inversely related to measures of talent.” Angela Lee Duckworth, Psychologist, from Angela Lee Duckworth: Grit: The power of passion and perseverance

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The secrets of learning a new language

Four principles to help unlock your own hidden language talent. Read online

This week on TED.com January 5, 2019

Talk of the week Lýdia Machová: The secrets of learning a new language 10:45 minutes · Filmed Oct 2018 · Posted Jan 2019 · TED Salon Brightline Initiative Want to learn a new language but feel daunted or unsure where to begin? You don't need some special talent or a "language gene," says Lýdia Machová. In an upbeat, inspiring talk, she reveals the secrets of polyglots (people who speak multiple languages) and shares four principles to help unlock your own hidden language talent -- and have fun while doing it. Watch now »

Playlist of the week How did the internet take over our lives? 7 TED Talks that try to make sense of our brave new virtual world. Watch » Total run time 1:49:54

This week's new TED Talks As a fire chief and first responder, Jan Rader has spent her career saving lives. But when the opioid epidemic hit her town, she realized they needed to take a brand-new approach to life-saving. In this powerful, hopeful talk, Rader shows what it's like on the front lines of the crisis -- and how her community is taking a new approach that starts with listening. Watch » Companies are counting on their future leaders to manage with more speed, flexibility and trust than ever before. But how can middle managers climb the corporate ladder -- while also challenging the old way things have always been done? Leadership expert Elizabeth Lyle offers a new approach to breaking the rules while you're on your way up. Watch » How can you study Mars without a spaceship? Head to the most Martian place on Earth -- the Atacama Desert in Chile. Armando Azua-Bustos grew up in this vast, arid landscape; now he's an astrobiologist who studies the rare life forms that survive here. What can they teach us about the possibility of finding life elsewhere in the universe? Watch » Physics doesn't just happen in a fancy lab -- it happens when you push a piece of buttered toast off the table or drop a couple of raisins in a fizzy drink or watch a coffee spill dry. Become a more interesting dinner guest as physicist Helen Czerski presents various concepts in physics you can become familiar with using everyday things found in your kitchen. Watch »

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Quote of the Week “ Just by listening and being kind to somebody, you have the ability to make a difference in their lives." Jan Rader In the opioid crisis, here's what it takes to save a life

TED Radio Hour: Extrasensory In this hour, TED speakers question whether we can experience the world more deeply by not only extending our senses — but going beyond them. Listen on Spotify, iTunes, Google Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.

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