What makes life worth living in the face of death

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Lucy Kalanithi: What makes life worth living in the face of death 16:09 minutes · Filmed Nov 2016 · Posted May 2017 · TEDMED 2016 In this deeply moving talk, Lucy Kalanithi reflects on life and purpose, sharing the story of her late husband, Paul, a young neurosurgeon who turned to writing after his terminal cancer diagnosis. "Engaging in the full range of experience -- living and dying, love and loss -- is what we get to do," Kalanithi says. "Being human doesn't happen despite suffering -- it happens within it." Watch now »

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This week's new TED Talks How can we harness the power of superintelligent AI while also preventing the catastrophe of robotic takeover? As we move closer toward creating all-knowing machines, AI pioneer Stuart Russell is working on something a bit different: robots with uncertainty. Hear his vision for human-compatible AI that can solve problems using common sense, altruism and other human values. Watch » Teens don't get enough sleep, and it's not because of Snapchat, social lives or hormones -- it's because school starts too early, says Wendy Troxel. Drawing from her experience as a sleep researcher, a clinician and the mother of a teenager, Troxel shows how early school start times deprive adolescents of sleep during the time of their lives when they need it most. Watch » Why are politicians so deadlocked on climate, and what would it take to start finding solutions? Policy entrepreneur Ted Halstead proposes a transformative solution based on the conservative principles of free markets and limited government. Learn more about how this carbon dividends plan could trigger an international domino effect towards a more popular, cost-effective and equitable climate solution. Watch » "When black women walk, things change," say T. Morgan Dixon and Vanessa Garrison, the founders of the health nonprofit GirlTrek. They're on a mission to reduce the leading causes of preventable death among black women -- and build communities in the process. How? By getting one million black women and girls to prioritize their self-care, lace up their shoes and walk in the direction of their healthiest, most fulfilled lives. Watch »

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Quote of the Week “ I've learned that cancer isn't always a battle. Or if it is, maybe it's a fight for something different than we thought. Our job isn't to fight fate, but to help each other through." Lucy Kalanithi: What makes life worth living in the face of death

TED Radio Hour: 7 deadly sins Sinful behavior is human, and nearly impossible to avoid. In this hour, TED speakers talk about the guilty pleasure of behaving badly and the challenge of confronting sin — and avoiding it. Get TED Radio Hour on iTunes »

 

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