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In this soaring demonstration, deaf percussionist Evelyn Glennie illustrates how listening to music involves much more than simply letting sound waves hit your eardrums.

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Evelyn Glennie's mesmerizing talk and performance resonated with me immediately. I had hearing problems as a child, and each time I watch this talk, something new moves me. It's hard not to be brought to tears by her performance at the end. Wonderful! Heather Jenkinson, Interior Designer, London Uk, United Kingdom

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Parting thought “What is truer than truth? Answer: the story.” Isabel Allende, Novelist, from Isabel Allende: Tales of passion

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3 kinds of bias that shape your worldview

"Now, these sound like big, fancy, academic terms. But when I describe them, you're going to be like, 'Oh! I recognize that; I even know somebody that does that.'" Read online

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Talk of the week J. Marshall Shepherd: 3 kinds of bias that shape your worldview 12:21 minutes · Filmed Mar 2018 · Posted Dec 2018 · TEDxUGA What shapes our perceptions (and misperceptions) about science? In an eye-opening talk, meteorologist J. Marshall Shepherd explains how confirmation bias, the Dunning-Kruger effect and cognitive dissonance impact what we think we know -- and shares ideas for how we can replace them with something much more powerful: knowledge. Watch now »

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This week's new TED Talks The workplace is seen a meritocracy, where you can succeed by putting your head down and working hard. But take it from Wall Street veteran Carla Harris: that's a myth. The key to actually getting ahead? Get a sponsor: a person who will speak on your behalf in the top-level, closed-door meetings you're not invited to (yet). Learn how to identify and develop a productive sponsor relationship in this candid, powerful talk. Watch » Humans are no longer valued for our creativity, says media theorist Douglas Rushkoff -- in a world dominated by digital technology, we're more and more just valued for our data. In a passionate talk, Rushkoff urges us to stop using tech to optimize people -- and start using it to build a future centered on human values of connection, creativity and respect. "Join 'Team Human.' Find the others," he says. "Together let's make the future we always wanted." Watch » Here's an unusual and moving holiday story. When a parent is sent to prison, a collateral victim of their crimes are their own children, left without stability, support and that parent-child connection vital for any kid. In a heartfelt talk, Alan Crickmore shows how one charity is keeping families connected through the simple act of storytelling -- and inspiring parents to build better lives after serving their time. Watch » How do you talk to someone who doesn't believe in climate change? In this warm, pragmatic talk, climate scientist Katharine Hayhoe suggests that the key to a real discussion is to connect over your shared values -- and prompt people to realize that they already care about a changing climate. "We can't give in to despair," she says. "We have to go out and look for the hope we need to inspire us to act -- and that hope begins with a conversation, today." Watch »

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Digital creator Dylan Marron has racked up millions of views for projects like "Every Single Word" and "Sitting in Bathrooms With Trans People" -- but he's found that the flip side of success online is internet hate. Over time, he's developed an unexpected coping mechanism: calling the people who leave him insensitive comments and asking a simple question: "Why did you write that?" In a thoughtful talk about how we interact online, Marron explains how sometimes the most subversive thing you can do is actually speak with people you disagree with, not simply at them.

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After Dylan's talk posted, I made the mistake of peeking into some of the comments on his social media feeds. I was horrified by what I saw. I wanted to tell him, don't read them! They're awful! But then I realized I was missing the point. Dylan has made it his mission to reach over and find the human behind the hateful comments. And he does a great job. It's a beautiful thing to know that we can connect with people we thought could only be an enemy. Dylan's talk helped restore my faith in people and made me laugh in the meantime. Corey Hajim, Business Curator, TED, New York NY, United States

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Parting thought “No matter how stark the reality, the human being fits it into a narrative that is palatable — the goat becomes the hero, the perpetrator becomes the victim.” Joshua Prager, Journalist, from Joshua Prager: In search of the man who broke my neck

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