How to let go of being a "good" person -- and be a better person

The puzzling psychology of ethical behavior. Read online

This week on TED.com November 3, 2018

Talk of the week Dolly Chugh: How to let go of being a "good" person -- and become a better person 11:48 minutes · Filmed Oct 2018 · Posted Nov 2018 · TED@BCG Toronto What if your attachment to being a "good" person is holding you back from becoming a better person? In this accessible talk, social psychologist Dolly Chugh shares the puzzling psychology of ethical behavior -- like why it's so hard to acknowledge when you're wrong -- and shows how the path to becoming a better person starts with learning to accept your own mistakes. "In every other part of our lives, we give ourselves room to grow -- except in this one, where it matters most," Chugh says. Watch now »

Playlist of the week The eternal search to prolong life Why are we so obsessed with age? From quests for youth to immortality, these speakers explore the science of staying alive. Watch » 9 TED Talks • Total run time 2:26:58

This week's new TED Talks Have you ever actually read the terms and conditions for the apps you use? Finn Lützow-Holm Myrstad and his team at the Norwegian Consumer Council have, and it took them nearly a day and a half to read the terms of all the apps on an average phone. Learn about the personal information you've agreed to let companies collect -- and how they use it in ways you may not expect. Watch » Are China and the US doomed to clash? Taking lessons from a historical pattern called "the Thucydides Trap," political scientist Graham Allison shows why a rising China and a dominant United States could be headed towards a violent collision no one wants -- and how we can summon the common sense and courage to avoid it. Watch » How do you turn a memory of a traumatic event into hard evidence of a crime? Memory scientist Julia Shaw is working on this challenge, combining tools from science and artificial intelligence to change how people can report harassment. She shares three lessons (and a smart new app) that will help if you've been harassed or discriminated against and want to be heard. Watch » Technology architect Fadi Chehadé helped set up the infrastructure that makes the internet work. In a crisp conversation with curator Bryn Freedman, Chehadé discusses the ongoing conflict between the West and China over artificial intelligence, how tech companies can become stewards of the power they have to shape lives and economies ... and what everyday citizens can do to claim power on the internet. Watch »

Read more on ideas.ted.com 5 basic skills of power, and how you can learn to use them  How to understand systems of power -- and claim yours. Read » What it's like to take a midlife gap year When Caroline Harper suddenly found herself jobless in her mid-40s, she decided to step off the corporate ladder ... Read » How can you uncover your best self? Look for your micro-motives The little things that make your heart sing are the key to fulfillment. Learn a fun trick for figuring them out. Read »

Quote of the Week “ We have this definition of good person that's either-or. Either you are a good person or you're not. Either you have integrity or you don't. And in this either-or definition, there's no room to grow. But this is not what we do in most parts of our lives. Like, if you needed to learn accounting, you would take an accounting class, or if you become a parent, we pick up a book and we read about it. We talk to experts, we learn from our mistakes, we update our knowledge, we just keep getting better. But when it comes to being a good person, we think it's something we're just supposed to know." Dolly Chugh How to let go of being a "good" person — and become a better person (Try reading the transcript)

New podcast: The TED Interview Sam Harris on using reason to build our morality: Many philosophers draw a hard line between the worlds of facts and values, but not Sam Harris. In this thought-provoking conversation with head of TED Chris Anderson, he makes the case that reason can indeed answer moral questions, and then explores the many controversies that emerge from that claim. Moral superiority? Cultural superiority? How about moral progress? Chris and Sam dig in to discuss the right ways to think about defining right from wrong, and reason’s role in it all. Subscribe to The TED Interview here or on your favorite podcast platform.

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How nationalism and globalism can coexist

You can love your country and love the world too. Read online

This week on TED.com October 27, 2018

Talk of the week Wanis Kabbaj: How nationalism and globalism can coexist 12:54 minutes · Filmed Jul 2018 · Posted Oct 2018 · TED@UPS Why do we have to choose between nationalism and globalism, between loving our countries and caring for the world? In a talk with lessons for avowed nationalists and globalists alike, Wanis Kabbaj explains how we can challenge this polarizing, binary thinking -- and simultaneously be proud citizens of both our countries and the world. Watch now »

Playlist of the week When you need to feel awe about the world again Learn about the amazing science behind some of the most awe-inspiring things in the world (and beyond). Watch » 8 TED Talks to browse • Total run time 1:47:05

This week's new TED Talks What can you do if you're the victim of revenge porn or cyberbullying? Shockingly little, says journalist and activist Darieth Chisolm, who found herself living the nightmare of having explicit photos taken without her knowledge or consent posted online. She tells the story of how she's working to help victims and punish perpetrators. Watch » Over the course of her fearless career in dance and movement, Elizabeth Streb has pushed the limits of the human body. She's jumped through broken glass, toppled from great heights and built gizmos to provide a boost along the way. Backed by jaw-dropping footage of her work, Streb reflects on her lifelong quest to fly the only way a human can -- by mastering the landing. Watch » By 2050, it's possible that 10 billion people will live on Earth. Can this crowded planet sustain us all? In a talk packed with wit and wisdom, science journalist Charles C. Mann reviews the proposed solutions to our future, ranging from bleak predictions of struggle to far-out visions of future bounty, coming from scientists and technocrats and visionaries. It's a valuable perspective on the biggest question of our shared future: Will we survive together? Watch » In a talk that's equal parts funny and urgent, consultant Vinay Shandal shares stories of the world's top activist investors, showing how individuals and institutions can take a page from their playbook and put pressure on companies to drive positive change. "It's your right to have your money managed in line with your values," Shandal says. "Use your voice, and trust that it matters." Watch »

Read more on ideas.ted.com Why is the internet insecure? Because it's in the interest of big tech companies to keep it that way Security expert Bruce Schneier on why your data is at risk. Read » A bold step for womankind: Meet the young women behind Kyrgyzstan’s satellite program A tiny country without a space program is making plans to launch a satellite -- designed and built by women. Read » 5 steps to help you figure out your passion Looking for a new reason to get up in the morning? Angela Duckworth shares advice on how to find and develop a new passion. Read »

Quote of the Week “ Why would we have to choose between nationalism and globalism, between loving our country and caring for the world? There's no reason for that. What if, instead we asked, How can we do both better?" Wanis Kabbaj How nationalism and globalism can coexist (Read the transcript)

New podcast: The TED Interview It can be easy to believe that humans are insignificant. We're specks of dust on a random planet in a vast universe. But David Deutsch -- Oxford professor, father of quantum computing, recluse -- believes that's all beside the point, because humans possess one unique skill: attaining knowledge. In this mind-bending conversation on The TED Interview, Deutsch and TED curator Chris Anderson explore how knowledge first developed, why it sets us apart and what all of these heady concepts really mean for our present and future. Subscribe for free on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen.

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Why we (sometimes) feel an emotional connection to robots

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This week on TED.com October 20, 2018

Talk of the week Kate Darling: Why we feel an emotional connection to robots 11:51 minutes · Filmed Sep 2018 · Posted Oct 2018 · TED Salon Samsung Do you feel sorry when you watch a robot fall down or get mistreated? We shouldn't have human feelings about these inanimate things ... but more and more, we do, says robot ethicist Kate Darling. She shares some experiments that show how our natural sense of hard-wired empathy is triggered by machines -- and what these machines in turn can teach us about being human. Watch now »

Playlist of the week Take an intellectual snack break A selection of fascinating TED Talks to feed your intellectual curiosity (in 10 minutes or less). Watch » 20 TED Talks to browse and snack on ...

This week's new TED Talks The malaria vaccine was invented more than a century ago -- yet each year, hundreds of thousands of people still die from the disease. How can we improve this vital vaccine? In this interesting talk, immunologist and TED Fellow Faith Osier shows how she's combining cutting-edge technology with century-old insights. Watch » Can we build a robust future without wrecking the planet? Sustainability expert Johan Rockström debuts the Earth3 model -- a new methodology for tracking growth while staying within the boundaries of chaos. He shares five transformational ideas to help achieve an inclusive and prosperous world while keeping the earth stable and resilient. Watch » We need to change how we prescribe drugs, says physician Daniel Kraft: too often, medications are dosed incorrectly, cause toxic side effects ... or just don't work. In a talk and concept demo, Kraft shares his vision for a future of personalized medication, with a prototype 3D printer that could print medications for individual needs. Watch » Is outer space really the silent and lifeless place it's often imagined to be? Perhaps not. Astrophysicist and musician Matt Russo takes us on a journey through the cosmos, revealing the hidden rhythms and harmonies of planetary orbits. The universe is full of music, he says -- we just need to learn how to hear it. Watch »

Read more on ideas.ted.com 'I believe in an always life’: a conversation with Elizabeth Gilbert on love, death and grief Wise words on coping with loss, from our new conversation series. Read » '3 ways my tech helps me handle my anxiety and depression'  Simple hacks to help cultivate self-compassion. Read » 'Write your story, and don’t be afraid to write it': a sci-fi writer talks about finding her voice and being a superhero Nnedi Okorafor writes the kind of fantasy and sci-fi that she never saw on bookshelves growing up. Read »

Quote of the Week “ What if we could [agree] that the richest 10 percent could not allow themselves to amass more than 40 percent, maximum, of national incomes -- a drastic redistribution of wealth, reforming the ability of equity across regions?" Johan Rockström 5 transformational policies for a prosperous and sustainable world

New podcast: The TED Interview Elizabeth Gilbert shows up for ... everything: In the first episode of The TED Interview, author Elizabeth Gilbert sits down with Head of TED Chris Anderson. In an extraordinarily intimate conversation, she shares why openness, transparency and creativity are central to her philosophy of life -- even when faced with moments of desperation and personal tragedy. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen.

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How I climbed a 3,000-foot vertical cliff — without ropes

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This week on TED.com October 13, 2018

Talk of the week Alex Honnold: How I climbed a 3,000-foot vertical cliff -- without ropes 11:49 minutes · Filmed Apr 2018 · Posted Oct 2018 · TED2018 Imagine being by yourself in the dead center of a 3,000-foot vertical cliff -- without a rope to catch you if you fall. For professional rock climber Alex Honnold, this dizzying scene marked the culmination of a decade-long dream. In a hair-raising talk, he tells the story of how he summited Yosemite's El Capitan, completing one of the most dangerous free solo climbs ever. Watch now »

Playlist of the week Talks to watch on a sleepy day in Looking to unwind? Browse one of these enlightening and rejuvenating TED talks for your day in. Watch » 7 TED Talks to browse • Total run time 1:19:41

This week's new TED Talks For the first time ever, we have five generations in the workplace at the same time, says Chip Conley. How can we all work together? In this accessible talk, Conley shares his own story of being a seasoned entrepreneur inside a hot new tech company -- and his initial feelings of self-doubt that he had anything to offer. Now, he calls for different generations to mentor each other at work, with wisdom flowing from old to young and back again. Watch » Americans may not be as deeply divided as they think -- at least when it comes to health, says Rebecca Onie. In a talk that cuts through the noise, Onie shares research that shows how, even across economic, political and racial divides, Americans agree on what they need to live good lives -- and asks both health care providers and patients to focus on what makes people healthy, not what makes people angry. Watch » You don't have to work on Broadway to design a set, says creative director David Korins -- you can be the set designer of any space in your life. Sharing insights from his work on hits like "Hamilton" and "Dear Evan Hansen," Korins offers three simple tips to start creating the world you want to live in. Watch » What good is a whistle-blower? Fraud researcher Kelly Richmond Pope shares lessons from some of history's high-profile whistle-blowers, people who've taken personal and career risk to point out corruption, crime and threats to security -- from the inside. At the time, many of these people were shamed, even punished for speaking up. In this fascinating talk, learn why they need our trust and protection. Watch »

Read more on ideas.ted.com Our planet: An incredibly surprising way to fight climate change The UN report got you feeling hopeless? Here's one way to focus. Read >> Working life: Say no to meetings!  4 strategies to minimize distraction and maximize quality work time. Read >> We humans: 4 lessons from the longest-running study on happiness Essential, data-derived advice for leading a happy, healthy life. Read >>

Quote of the Week “ Whistle-blowers are hopeful. Despite popular belief, they're not all disgruntled employees that have a beef with the company. Their hopefulness is what drives them to come forward. And whistle-blowers are humble. They're not seeking fame, they are seeking fairness." Kelly Richmond Pope How whistle-blowers shape history

TED Radio hour: hacking the law We have a vision of justice as blind, impartial, and fair — but in reality, the law often fails those who need it most. This hour, TED speakers explore radical ways to change the legal system. Listen on NPR, Apple Podcasts or the TED Android app.

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