Three ideas. Three contradictions. Or not

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Talk of the week Hannah Gadsby: Three ideas. Three contradictions. Or not. 18:33 minutes · Filmed Apr 2019 · Posted Apr 2019 · TED2019 In this funny, powerful talk, the brilliant comedian Hannah Gadsby shares three (?) ideas, and three contradictions, about telling the truth and finding your purpose. Or not.  Watch now »

Playlist of the week Talks to remind you that life goes on In a single moment, it can feel like the world has ended. These talks are proof that it's possible to rebuild after disaster, illness and heartbreak. Watch » 7 TED Talks • Total run time 1:18:54

This week's new TED Talks When you're feeling burned out as an activist, what's the best way to bounce back? TED Senior Fellow Yana Buhrer Tavanier explores the power of "playtivism" -- the incorporation of play and creativity into movements for social change. See how this versatile approach can spark new ideas, propel action and melt fear. Watch » Why do we ignore big problems, like the financial crisis and climate change, until it's too late? Policy strategist Michele Wucker urges us to replace the myth of the "black swan" -- that rare, unforeseeable, unavoidable catastrophe -- with the reality of the "gray rhino," the preventable danger that we choose to ignore. She shows why predictable crises catch us by surprise -- and lays out some signs that there may be a charging rhino in your life right now. Watch » Plants are amazing machines -- for millions of years, they've taken carbon dioxide out of the air and stored it underground, keeping a crucial check on the global climate. Plant geneticist Joanne Chory is working to amplify this special ability: with her colleagues at the Salk Plant Molecular and Cellular Biology Laboratory, she's creating plants that can store more carbon, deeper underground, for hundreds of years. Learn more about how these supercharged plants could help slow climate change. (This ambitious plan is a part of the Audacious Project, TED's initiative to inspire and fund global change.) Watch » It starts with a sketch. Then it evolves into a larger-than-life visual masterpiece, a celebration of human connection. Follow along as legendary artist and designer Es Devlin takes us on a visual tour of her work -- including iconic stage sculptures she's created for Beyoncé, Adele, Kanye West, U2 and more -- and previews her design for the upcoming World Expo 2020 in Dubai. Watch »

Read more on ideas.ted.com The messy, complicated truth about grief. Mourning changes us forever, says TED Books author Nora McInerney. Read more » Are you mentorable? How to be a great "mentee" and get the most from your mentorship. Read more » 3 mental blocks that keep you from doing what you say you want to do. (And how to bust them.) Read more »

JOIN US IN the comments! “ There are about a dozen grey rhinos on the charge but each one is merely a symptom - not a cause. Climate change, massive extinctions, pollution, hunger, poverty, ocean acidification, terrorism, human rights abuses, potable water shortages... all just symptoms. Take another Asprin and call me in the morning. We ignore the problem right at the root - the obvious problem. Why is that?” Commenter: Malcolm Russell Talk: Michelle Wucker Why we ignore obvious problems — and how to act on them

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New from TED Books ... The Hot Young Widows Club by Nora McInerny Whether you lost your spouse or lost your job, navigating grief is often a lonely business. Welcome to The Hot Young Widows Club. Drawing from her own life experience, Nora McInerny offers a wise, humorous roadmap and caring community for anyone going through a challenging life moment. Get the book »

 

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