The bill has come due for the US's history of racism | Dr. Phillip Atiba Solomon
TED Talks Society and Culture
by TED, Dr. Phillip Atiba Solomon
1y ago
The bill has come due for the unpaid debts the United States owes its Black residents, says Dr. Phillip Atiba Solomon, CEO of the Center for Policing Equity (CPE). But we're not going to get to where we need to go just by reforming law enforcement. In addition to the work that CPE is known for -- working with police departments to use their own data to improve relationships with the communities they serve -- Solomon and his team are encouraging cities to take money from police budgets and instead invest it directly in public resources for the community. (This video, excerpted from a panel feat ..read more
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Is remote work better than being in the office? It's complicated | Mark Mortensen
TED Talks Society and Culture
by TED, Mark Mortensen
1y ago
Opinions about remote work are plentiful and conflicting -- but what does the research say? Organizational design expert Mark Mortensen identifies the challenges of navigating the hybrid work debate and shares three conversation topics every workplace should explore as people change the way they show up on the job ..read more
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4 ways to make hybrid work better for everyone | Tsedal Neeley
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by TED, Tsedal Neeley
1y ago
How can we rethink hybrid work so it brings out the best in both in-person and distributed employees? Leadership expert Tsedal Neeley shares the changes that we need to make in order to create workplaces that actually work -- no matter where you're located ..read more
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The surprising psychology behind your urge to break the rules | Paul Bloom
TED Talks Society and Culture
by TED, Paul Bloom
1y ago
We all experience it: that desire to do something wrong just for the sake of it. Whether it's walking on manicured grass or sticking your finger in a friend's ice cream, psychologist Paul Bloom invites us to see the clever, creative and beautiful side of these minor impulses to do bad. He dives into the psychology behind this all-too-human condition -- and proposes that it helps make our world a little more unpredictable and fun ..read more
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The truth about faking orgasms | Karen Gurney
TED Talks Society and Culture
by TED, Karen Gurney
1y ago
Whose pleasure is prioritized during sex, and why? Psychosexologist Karen Gurney explains how a lack of equal pleasure in the bedroom actually reflects broader gender inequality in society -- and asks you to reconsider what dynamics are at play, even behind closed doors ..read more
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I'm terrified of wanting to be a billionaire | Pardis Parker
TED Talks Society and Culture
by TED, Pardis Parker
1y ago
Comedian Pardis Parker presents an unfortunate truth: being rich won't make you a legend. In this rollicking comedy set, he roasts society's obsession with billionaires -- and offers an alternative way to leave a legacy ..read more
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Who counts as a speaker of a language? | Anna Babel
TED Talks Society and Culture
by TED, Anna Babel
1y ago
Backed by research and personal anecdotes, Spanish professor Anna Babel reveals the intricate relationship between language and culture, showing how social categories and underlying biases influence the way we hear, regard and, ultimately, judge each other. A talk that will leave you questioning your assumptions about what it really means to speak a language ..read more
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Without farmers, you'd be hungry, naked and sober | Eric Sannerud
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by TED, Eric Sannerud
1y ago
Farmers keep us fed and our economies stable, but in the US they're retiring faster than they're being replaced. Take a crash course in agricultural policy with Eric Sannerud to see why this problem can't be solved by simply buying from your local farmer's market -- and learn how you can use your vote to create a better future for farmers ..read more
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Demystifying the wild world of crypto | Laura Shin
TED Talks Society and Culture
by TED, Laura Shin
2y ago
Is crypto truly the next big thing, or is it just a money-sucking flash in the pan? In a wide-ranging interview, journalist Laura Shin explains what crypto is (and what it definitely isn't), taking us through the most recent turns in its constantly evolving story -- including the recent meltdown caused by the bankruptcy of FTX. (This conversation, hosted by TED tech curator Simone Ross, was part of an exclusive TED Membership event on November 30, 2022. Visit ted.com/membership to become a TED Member ..read more
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How to tackle the stigma of living with HIV | Gareth Thomas
TED Talks Society and Culture
by TED, Gareth Thomas
2y ago
After his HIV diagnosis, former pro rugby player Gareth Thomas set out on a mission to tackle the stigma and shame that prevent people from getting the testing and care they need. In this empowering talk, Thomas shares his mission to demystify and redefine what it means to live with HIV -- and shares how each of us can normalize conversations around all vilified conditions ..read more
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