Start each day with short, eye-opening ideas from some of the world's greatest TEDx speakers. Hosted by Atossa Leoni, TEDx SHORTS will immerse you in surprising knowledge, fresh perspectives, and moving stories from some of our most compelling talks. Less than 10 minutes a day, everyday.

Surveying the technological landscape that awaits parents and their children, new mother and educator Melanie Cook shares her personal and critical experiences with digital motherhood and technology. This talk was filmed at TEDxSingaporeWomen. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit <a href="http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts</a>. 
 
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Surveying the technological landscape that awaits parents and their children, new mother and educator Melanie Cook shares her personal and critical experiences with digital motherhood and technology. This talk was filmed at TEDxSingaporeWomen. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts. 
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Thinking critically about the tech decisions we make for our children.

The accidental automation of motherhood

This is an episode of Fixable, a new business call-in podcast from the TED Audio Collective hosted by Harvard Business professor Frances Frei and CEO and best-selling author Anne Morriss. Kelli is a nurse at a leading teaching hospital where communication issues are not only leading to resentment – they could also be affecting patient care. After hearing from Kelli about the larger problems at play in the healthcare space, Anne and Frances discuss the link between communication and transparency and guide Kelli into taking matters into her own hands. If you want to be on Fixable, call the hotline at 234-Fixable (that's 234-349-2253) to leave Anne and Frances a voicemail with your workplace problem -- or email them at <a href="mailto:fixable@ted.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">fixable@ted.com</a>

This is an episode of Fixable, a new business call-in podcast from the TED Audio Collective hosted by Harvard Business professor Frances Frei and CEO and best-selling author Anne Morriss. Kelli is a nurse at a leading teaching hospital where communication issues are not only leading to resentment – they could also be affecting patient care. After hearing from Kelli about the larger problems at play in the healthcare space, Anne and Frances discuss the link between communication and transparency and guide Kelli into taking matters into her own hands. If you want to be on Fixable, call the hotline at 234-Fixable (that's 234-349-2253) to leave Anne and Frances a voicemail with your workplace problem -- or email them at fixable@ted.com

This is an episode of Fixable, a new business call-in podcast from the TED Audio Collective hosted by Harvard Business professor Frances Frei and CEO and best-selling author Anne Morriss. 

Fixable: Kelli - "How do I deal with a communication breakdown?"

This week on TEDx SHORTS we’re excited to introduce TED’s newest podcast, Good Sport, hosted by veteran sports producer Jody Avirgan. What can sports teach us about life – and each other? Good Sport brings you invigorating stories from on and off the field to argue that sports are as powerful and compelling a lens as any to understand the world – from what happens when you age out of a sport, to how we do or don't nurture talent, to analyzing how sports arguments have become the mode for all arguments. Good Sport launched on February 8th and you can find it anywhere you’re listening to this. TED Audio Collective+ subscribers on Apple Podcasts can hear the whole season early and ad-free.

This week on TEDx SHORTS we’re excited to introduce TED’s newest podcast, Good Sport, hosted by veteran sports producer Jody Avirgan. What can sports teach us about life – and each other? Good Sport brings you invigorating stories from on and off the field to argue that sports are as powerful and compelling a lens as any to understand the world – from what happens when you age out of a sport, to how we do or don't nurture talent, to analyzing how sports arguments have become the mode for all arguments. Good Sport launched on February 8th and you can find it anywhere you’re listening to this. TED Audio Collective+ subscribers on Apple Podcasts can hear the whole season early and ad-free.

This week on TEDx SHORTS we’re excited to introduce TED’s newest podcast, Good Sport, hosted by veteran sports producer Jody Avirgan. What can sports teach us about life – and each other?

Introducing Good Sport

On a list of the least funny topics imaginable, the global refugee crisis, border disputes, and questions of citizenships are probably close to the top. And yet comedian Maeve Higgins has spent her career finding ways to make jokes about (and make sense of) the ways we draw lines across the globe. She’s a standup and a writer who speaks from the point of view of an Irish immigrant in the United States. In this episode, she talks about ways we can find funny and eye-opening vantage points to look at the realities and borders of the world, our place in it, and how imagination and laughter can help us through tough times. This is an episode of How to Be a Better Human. For more episodes on how to be a little less terrible, follow How to Be a Better Human wherever you're listening to this.

On a list of the least funny topics imaginable, the global refugee crisis, border disputes, and questions of citizenships are probably close to the top. And yet comedian Maeve Higgins has spent her career finding ways to make jokes about (and make sense of) the ways we draw lines across the globe. She’s a standup and a writer who speaks from the point of view of an Irish immigrant in the United States. In this episode, she talks about ways we can find funny and eye-opening vantage points to look at the realities and borders of the world, our place in it, and how imagination and laughter can help us through tough times. This is an episode of How to Be a Better Human. For more episodes on how to be a little less terrible, follow How to Be a Better Human wherever you're listening to this.

On a list of the least funny topics imaginable, the global refugee crisis, border disputes, and questions of citizenships are probably close to the top. And yet comedian Maeve Higgins has spent her career finding ways to make jokes about (and make sense of) the ways we draw lines across the globe.

How to Find the Comedy in A Messed-Up World (with Maeve Higgins)

You don’t need to travel to feel thrilled about a new place; if the last two years have taught us anything, it’s that the ideas, cultures, and charm of our world can reach us wherever we are. This season on Far Flung with Saleem Reshamwala, we journey across the globe to bring you incredible, unique and imaginative stories— from the unbelievable suspended bridges that connect Nepal, to hidden underground tapes that capture the culture of Somalia, to a museum that stores and exhibits… wind!? Get to know new amazing places and the ideas that flow from them–and pick up that awe-inspired, travel-bug-feeling with just your headphones.

You don’t need to travel to feel thrilled about a new place; if the last two years have taught us anything, it’s that the ideas, cultures, and charm of our world can reach us wherever we are. This season on Far Flung with Saleem Reshamwala, we journey across the globe to bring you incredible, unique and imaginative stories— from the unbelievable suspended bridges that connect Nepal, to hidden underground tapes that capture the culture of Somalia, to a museum that stores and exhibits… wind!? Get to know new amazing places and the ideas that flow from them–and pick up that awe-inspired, travel-bug-feeling with just your headphones.

You don’t need to travel to feel thrilled about a new place; if the last two years have taught us anything, it’s that the ideas, cultures, and charm of our world can reach us wherever we are. 

Listen now: Far Flung with Saleem Reshamwala

Can you REALLY boost your metabolism? Is blue light actually ruining your sleep? How much vaginal yeast is healthy and when is it … too much? Body Stuff with Dr. Jen Gunter is BACK for a second season to bust the lies you’re told—and sold—about your personal health. Join Dr. Jen Gunter as she addresses common myths– from breaking down the incredible ways our senses of taste and smell work, to debunking some of the harmful misconceptions about opioids, to addressing the biggest pain on our backs (literally). Whether you are curious to learn more about the world inside you, or are wanting to escape the online hot takes that promise to tell you how to optimize your health, this season dives even deeper into helping you understand how your body REALLY works. Body Stuff is another podcast in the TED Audio collective, and you can find it wherever you're listening to this.

Can you REALLY boost your metabolism? Is blue light actually ruining your sleep? How much vaginal yeast is healthy and when is it … too much? Body Stuff with Dr. Jen Gunter is BACK for a second season to bust the lies you’re told—and sold—about your personal health. Join Dr. Jen Gunter as she addresses common myths– from breaking down the incredible ways our senses of taste and smell work, to debunking some of the harmful misconceptions about opioids, to addressing the biggest pain on our backs (literally). Whether you are curious to learn more about the world inside you, or are wanting to escape the online hot takes that promise to tell you how to optimize your health, this season dives even deeper into helping you understand how your body REALLY works. Body Stuff is another podcast in the TED Audio collective, and you can find it wherever you're listening to this.

Can you REALLY boost your metabolism? Is blue light actually ruining your sleep? How much vaginal yeast is healthy and when is it … too much? Body Stuff with Dr. Jen Gunter is BACK for a second season to bust the lies you’re told—and sold—about your personal health.

Body Stuff with Dr. Jen Gunter

WorkLife with Adam Grant is back for a fifth season! Organizational psychologist Adam Grant knows that you spend a quarter of your life at work–and in this show, he talks to some of the world’s most unusual professionals to discover how we can actually enjoy all that time. From breaking down “The Great Resignation” to identifying the work culture that’s right for you, to learning the art of the pitch, this season is packed with actionable insights to help you make work not suck. To hear episodes right now, find and follow WorkLife with Adam Grant wherever you're listening to this.

WorkLife with Adam Grant is back for a fifth season! Organizational psychologist Adam Grant knows that you spend a quarter of your life at work–and in this show, he talks to some of the world’s most unusual professionals to discover how we can actually enjoy all that time. From breaking down “The Great Resignation” to identifying the work culture that’s right for you, to learning the art of the pitch, this season is packed with actionable insights to help you make work not suck. To hear episodes right now, find and follow WorkLife with Adam Grant wherever you're listening to this.

WorkLife with Adam Grant is back for a fifth season!

Listen now: WorkLife season 5

Cognitive scientist Tom Griffiths shows how we can apply the logic of computers to untangle tricky human problems using three practical strategies. This talk was filmed at TEDxSydney. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit <a href="http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts</a>. 
 
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Cognitive scientist Tom Griffiths shows how we can apply the logic of computers to untangle tricky human problems using three practical strategies. This talk was filmed at TEDxSydney. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts. 
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Applying the logic of computers to solve human problems.

3 ways to make better decisions 

Erica Stone looks at the discrepancies between tax funded academic research and the post-research availability of expensive journals, and advocates for a new, open-access relationship between the public and scholars. This talk was filmed at TEDxMileHighWomen. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit <a href="http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts</a>. 
 
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Erica Stone looks at the discrepancies between tax funded academic research and the post-research availability of expensive journals, and advocates for a new, open-access relationship between the public and scholars. This talk was filmed at TEDxMileHighWomen. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts. 
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Making the case for more open-access between the public and scholars. 

Academic research is publicly funded -- why isn't it publicly available?

Archaeologist Sarah Kurnick illustrates why some misconceptions about humanity’s past perpetuate racist and xenophobic notions of history and culture. This talk was filmed at TEDxMileHigh. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit <a href="http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts</a>. 
 
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Archaeologist Sarah Kurnick illustrates why some misconceptions about humanity’s past perpetuate racist and xenophobic notions of history and culture. This talk was filmed at TEDxMileHigh. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts. 
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Debunking the xenophobic origins in Pseudoarchaeology.

"Aliens built the pyramids" and other absurdities of pseudo-archaeology

Journalist Chuck Plunkett passionately makes the case for local news as an essential part of any healthy democracy. This talk was filmed at TEDxMileHigh. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit <a href="http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts</a>. 
 
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Journalist Chuck Plunkett passionately makes the case for local news as an essential part of any healthy democracy. This talk was filmed at TEDxMileHigh. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts. 
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Why local news matters. 

When local news dies, so does democracy

Jill Seubert is a deep space navigator who shares the intricacies involved in space travel. This talk was filmed at TEDxUCLA. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit <a href="http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts</a>. 
 
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Jill Seubert is a deep space navigator who shares the intricacies involved in space travel. This talk was filmed at TEDxUCLA. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts. 
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A clock meant for space travel. 

How a miniaturized atomic clock could revolutionize space exploration

Student Hailey Hardcastle explains why schools should offer mental health days and allow students time to practice emotional hygiene without stigma. This talk was filmed at TEDxSalem. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit <a href="http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts</a>. 
 
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Student Hailey Hardcastle explains why schools should offer mental health days and allow students time to practice emotional hygiene without stigma. This talk was filmed at TEDxSalem. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts. 
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Advocating for our students. 

Why students should have mental health days

Accountant Estelle Gibson offers actionable advice on finding greater financial independence. This talk was filmed at TEDxDayton. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit <a href="http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts</a>. 
 
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Accountant Estelle Gibson offers actionable advice on finding greater financial independence. This talk was filmed at TEDxDayton. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts. 
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And how to gain financial freedom.

The true cost of financial dependence

Memory scientist Julia Shaw examines the ways companies can protect and advocate for employees who face workplace discrimination and harassment. This talk was filmed at TEDxLondonWomen. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit <a href="http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts</a>. 
 
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Memory scientist Julia Shaw examines the ways companies can protect and advocate for employees who face workplace discrimination and harassment. This talk was filmed at TEDxLondonWomen. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts. 
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Speaking up against harassment at work.

How to support witnesses of harassment and build healthier workplaces

Anthropologist Veronica Barassi urges parents to demand protections and look closely at the ways their kids’ data is being collected online. This talk was filmed at TEDxMileHigh. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit <a href="http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts</a>. 
 
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Anthropologist Veronica Barassi urges parents to demand protections and look closely at the ways their kids’ data is being collected online. This talk was filmed at TEDxMileHigh. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts. 
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Protecting your children's online data.

What tech companies know about your kids

Spanish professor Anna Babel reveals the intricate relationship between language and culture. This talk was filmed at TEDxOhioStateUniversity. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit <a href="http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts</a>. 
 
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Spanish professor Anna Babel reveals the intricate relationship between language and culture. This talk was filmed at TEDxOhioStateUniversity. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts. 
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Taking an updated look at what speaking a language really means. 

Who counts as a speaker of a language?

Bioarchaeologist Carolyn Freiwald traces the story of human migration across the Americas to illustrate what ancient teeth can reveal about you. This talk was filmed at TEDxUniversityofMississippi. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit <a href="http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts</a>. 
 
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Bioarchaeologist Carolyn Freiwald traces the story of human migration across the Americas to illustrate what ancient teeth can reveal about you. This talk was filmed at TEDxUniversityofMississippi. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts. 
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The story of migration...in your mouth.

The hidden history found in your teeth

Computer scientist Max Hawkins looks at the ways algorithms can offer unique chances to step outside of one’s comfort zone. This talk was filmed at TEDxVienna. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit <a href="http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts</a>. 
 
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Computer scientist Max Hawkins looks at the ways algorithms can offer unique chances to step outside of one’s comfort zone. This talk was filmed at TEDxVienna. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts. 
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Using algorithms to step outside of your comfort zone.

I let algorithms randomize my life for two years

Vidhya Ramalingam shares the ways she and others are working on intervention strategies to tackle the hate that exists on and offline. This talk was filmed at TEDxLondonWomen. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit <a href="http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts</a>. 
 
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Vidhya Ramalingam shares the ways she and others are working on intervention strategies to tackle the hate that exists on and offline. This talk was filmed at TEDxLondonWomen. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts. 
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Stopping the spread of hate online. 

Why I talk to white supremacists

Sociologist Christine Carter offers one simple step that could help you keep motivated to achieve your goals, both big and small. This talk was filmed at TEDxMarin. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit <a href="http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts</a>. 

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Sociologist Christine Carter offers one simple step that could help you keep motivated to achieve your goals, both big and small. This talk was filmed at TEDxMarin. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts. 
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Resolving those resolutions.

The 1-minute secret to forming a new habit

Reflecting on the leadup to launching a successful software company, Atlassian CEO Mike Cannon-Brookes shares what he’s learned about overcoming the very common feeling of “imposter syndrome”. This talk was filmed at TEDxSydney. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit <a href="http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts</a>. Follow TEDx on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/TEDx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/TEDx</a> Follow TEDx on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tedx_official/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/tedx_official/</a>

Reflecting on the leadup to launching a successful software company, Atlassian CEO Mike Cannon-Brookes shares what he’s learned about overcoming the very common feeling of “imposter syndrome”. This talk was filmed at TEDxSydney. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts. Follow TEDx on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TEDx Follow TEDx on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tedx_official/

Fake it to make it. 

How you can use impostor syndrome to your benefit

Using the story of Hurricane Sandy’s effect on New Yorks as an example, Scientist and professor Adam Sobel shows how bridging science with storytelling is a key to enabling more action to stop climate change. This talk was filmed at TEDxBroadway. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit <a href="http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts</a>. 
 
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Using the story of Hurricane Sandy’s effect on New Yorks as an example, Scientist and professor Adam Sobel shows how bridging science with storytelling is a key to enabling more action to stop climate change. This talk was filmed at TEDxBroadway. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts. 
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The power of storytelling in stopping climate change. 

Climate change and the challenge of long-term thinking

Arctic scientist David Barber shares the history of sea ice to shed light on its importance in shaping Earth’s future. This talk was filmed at TEDxUManitoba. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit <a href="http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts</a>. 
 
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Arctic scientist David Barber shares the history of sea ice to shed light on its importance in shaping Earth’s future. This talk was filmed at TEDxUManitoba. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts. 
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The arctic and the Earth’s future.

Surprising ways sea ice affects us all 

Chris Fisher makes the case for scanning the whole planet with LiDAR -- a technology that uses lasers shot from an airplane to map the ground -- in order to preserve our cultural and ecological heritage. This talk was filmed at TEDxMileHigh. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit <a href="http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts</a>. 
 
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Chris Fisher makes the case for scanning the whole planet with LiDAR -- a technology that uses lasers shot from an airplane to map the ground -- in order to preserve our cultural and ecological heritage. This talk was filmed at TEDxMileHigh. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts. 
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Scan the Earth.

Let's scan the whole planet with LiDAR

Educator Nora Flanagan offers four ideas for educational reform to improve systems for teachers, students, and families in a post-pandemic world. This talk was filmed at TEDxWrigleyville. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit <a href="http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts</a>. 
 
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Educator Nora Flanagan offers four ideas for educational reform to improve systems for teachers, students, and families in a post-pandemic world. This talk was filmed at TEDxWrigleyville. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts. 
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A chance to fix a broken system.

What COVID-19 reveals about US schools

Chef Peggy Chan looks at the ways our diets impact not just our bodies, but on the health of local economies and our planet. This talk was filmed at TEDxTinHau. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit <a href="http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts</a>. 
 
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Chef Peggy Chan looks at the ways our diets impact not just our bodies, but on the health of local economies and our planet. This talk was filmed at TEDxTinHau. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts. 
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The global impact in the ways we eat. 

A chef shares her recipe for sustainable future

Alicia Lui discusses how sports divide Hong Kong, explaining the conditions that influence women and their decision to participate in sports, as well as stressing the role of sports as an equalizer for society. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit <a href="http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts</a>. 
 
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Alicia Lui discusses how sports divide Hong Kong, explaining the conditions that influence women and their decision to participate in sports, as well as stressing the role of sports as an equalizer for society. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts. 
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Equity in athletics.

The sports divide

Writer Jodi-Ann Burey offers a call to action for supporting authenticity at work — another way of achieving further professional equity. This talk was filmed at TEDxSeattle. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit <a href="http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts</a>. 
 
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Writer Jodi-Ann Burey offers a call to action for supporting authenticity at work — another way of achieving further professional equity. This talk was filmed at TEDxSeattle. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts. 
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Asking for authenticity is asking for equity.

Do you bring your full authentic self to work?

With the increasing changes and threats to global democracy, writer and researcher Max Rashbrooke outlines the ways citizens can help protect society by being involved in everyday political decisions. This talk was filmed at TEDxAuckland. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit <a href="http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts</a>. 
 
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With the increasing changes and threats to global democracy, writer and researcher Max Rashbrooke outlines the ways citizens can help protect society by being involved in everyday political decisions. This talk was filmed at TEDxAuckland. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts. 
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Global success stories in protecting democracy.

Democracy needs an update

In an effort to build a shared understanding around fighting discrimination, political science professor Candis Watts Smith interrogates three myths about racism. This talk was filmed at TEDxPSU. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit <a href="http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts</a>. 
 
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In an effort to build a shared understanding around fighting discrimination, political science professor Candis Watts Smith interrogates three myths about racism. This talk was filmed at TEDxPSU. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts. 
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Challenging narrow definitions on racism.

3 myths about racism

Historian Farish Ahmad-Noor examines the misguided nostalgia for colonialism facing sovereign nations forging renewed cultural identities. This talk was filmed at TEDxNTU. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit <a href="http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts</a>. 
 
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Historian Farish Ahmad-Noor examines the misguided nostalgia for colonialism facing sovereign nations forging renewed cultural identities. This talk was filmed at TEDxNTU. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts. 
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And why sovereign nations should forge new identities. 

Why nostalgia for empire persists

When working with homeless and disabled artists, the refrain that social entrepreneur Liz Powers hears most often is: "I don't want a handout, I want an opportunity." In this talk, Powers explores the concept of "Joblifting," a way to create chances for people by focusing on their talents rather than their circumstances. This talk was filmed at <a href="mailto:TEDxYouth@BeaconStreet" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TEDxYouth@BeaconStreet</a>. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit <a href="http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts</a>. 
 
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When working with homeless and disabled artists, the refrain that social entrepreneur Liz Powers hears most often is: "I don't want a handout, I want an opportunity." In this talk, Powers explores the concept of "Joblifting," a way to create chances for people by focusing on their talents rather than their circumstances. This talk was filmed at TEDxYouth@BeaconStreet. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts. 
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Highlighting people rather than their circumstances

A new way to define self-worth

Journalist Gina Keating looks at our culture of predictive algorithms and encourages taking more control of our choices and individuality. This talk was filmed at TEDxRitenourRoad. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit <a href="http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts</a>. 
 
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Journalist Gina Keating looks at our culture of predictive algorithms and encourages taking more control of our choices and individuality. This talk was filmed at TEDxRitenourRoad. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts. 
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Are we making our own choices online?

The downside of digital siloing

Journalist David Epstein shares how specializing in a particular skill too early in life may undermine your long-term development.

Journalist David Epstein shares how specializing in a particular skill too early in life may undermine your long-term development.

It's not just the time you put in. 

Why falling behind can get you ahead

In the 1940s, cancer was a condition shrouded in fear and denial, rarely discussed in public. Now there's a healthy public discourse and billions of dollars in research funding dedicated to it. In this talk, writer and microbiologist Dr. Nathalia Holt describes how a landmark 1940s PR campaign helped prompt that paradigm shift. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit <a href="http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts</a>. 
 
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In the 1940s, cancer was a condition shrouded in fear and denial, rarely discussed in public. Now there's a healthy public discourse and billions of dollars in research funding dedicated to it. In this talk, writer and microbiologist Dr. Nathalia Holt describes how a landmark 1940s PR campaign helped prompt that paradigm shift. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts. 
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The importance in our perception of diseases. 

How stigma shaped modern medicine

Paleontologist and stand-up comic Ella Al-Shamahi guides us through her family’s native home of Yemen to highlight the human, scientific, and cultural toll many countries encounter from war and instability. This talk was filmed in 2016 at TEDxNashville. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit <a href="http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts</a>. 

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Paleontologist and stand-up comic Ella Al-Shamahi guides us through her family’s native home of Yemen to highlight the human, scientific, and cultural toll many countries encounter from war and instability. This talk was filmed in 2016 at TEDxNashville. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts. 
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And what we lose if we stop caring.

Why we need archaeology in war zones

Telling the story of a harrowing UK court case that spotlights the corrosive effects of injustice, human rights lawyer Dexter Dias urges us all to speak out and expose toxic myths about race -- in order to allow hope, change and justice to flourish. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit <a href="http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts</a>. 

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Telling the story of a harrowing UK court case that spotlights the corrosive effects of injustice, human rights lawyer Dexter Dias urges us all to speak out and expose toxic myths about race -- in order to allow hope, change and justice to flourish. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts. 
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Using your voice to fight inequality.

Racism thrives on silence -- speak up!

Sleep researcher Dragana Rogulja outlines the damage artificial light does to our health and suggests some ways to combat the problem.

Sleep researcher Dragana Rogulja outlines the damage artificial light does to our health and suggests some ways to combat the problem.

Getting the best out of our night light.

How artificial light affects our health

Microbiologist Alisa Kazarina describes how cutting edge research at the crossroads of archaeology and microbiology can trace humanity's physical development while providing insight on how to treat contemporary diseases.

Microbiologist Alisa Kazarina describes how cutting edge research at the crossroads of archaeology and microbiology can trace humanity's physical development while providing insight on how to treat contemporary diseases.

Digging up the history of disease.

Biomolecular tales of our ancestors

Space archaeologist Alice Gorman highlights the moon's prominent role in our culture and the importance of thoughtfully preserving it. This talk was filmed at TEDxSydneySalon. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit <a href="http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts</a>. 
 
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Space archaeologist Alice Gorman highlights the moon's prominent role in our culture and the importance of thoughtfully preserving it. This talk was filmed at TEDxSydneySalon. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts. 
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Lunar preservation.

Let's think about archaeology on the moon

Design practitioner Julia King argues for a radical shift in the way we think about human waste and sanitation. This talk was filmed at TEDxWarwick. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit <a href="http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts</a>. 
 
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Design practitioner Julia King argues for a radical shift in the way we think about human waste and sanitation. This talk was filmed at TEDxWarwick. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts. 
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The story behind each flush.

Poop, power and participation

Sociologist Liene Ozolina examines how the 2008 global financial crisis decimated Latvia’s economy and why responsibility should not be shifted to the citizens who struggle the most in its aftermath. This talk was filmed at TEDxRiga. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit <a href="http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts</a>. 
 
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Sociologist Liene Ozolina examines how the 2008 global financial crisis decimated Latvia’s economy and why responsibility should not be shifted to the citizens who struggle the most in its aftermath. This talk was filmed at TEDxRiga. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts. 
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Highlighting the powers that contribute to our financial crises. 

Why do we blame individuals for economic crises?

NASA economist Alexander MacDonald shares how the human imagination for space flight wasn’t only sparked by history’s esteemed scientists but also our great storytellers. This talk was filmed at TEDxAuckland. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit <a href="http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts</a>. 
 
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NASA economist Alexander MacDonald shares how the human imagination for space flight wasn’t only sparked by history’s esteemed scientists but also our great storytellers. This talk was filmed at TEDxAuckland. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts. 
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Did literature help us get to the moon? 

How centuries of sci-fi sparked spaceflight

Terri Trespicio spent the early part of her career reluctant to pursue opportunities she didn't have a fiery passion about. After finding this to be a very limiting mindset, she now encourages everyone to stop looking for passion. This talk was filmed at TEDxKC. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit <a href="http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts</a>. 

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Terri Trespicio spent the early part of her career reluctant to pursue opportunities she didn't have a fiery passion about. After finding this to be a very limiting mindset, she now encourages everyone to stop looking for passion. This talk was filmed at TEDxKC. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts. 
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Passion is not a plan, so why do we follow it?

Stop looking for your passion

Angela Oguntala is a futurist who asks us to look outside of our preconceptions to find inspired visions of the future in unexpected places. This talk was filmed at TEDxCopenhagen. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit <a href="http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts</a>. 
 
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Angela Oguntala is a futurist who asks us to look outside of our preconceptions to find inspired visions of the future in unexpected places. This talk was filmed at TEDxCopenhagen. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts. 
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Are we missing out on important ideas about the future?

Why we need to reimagine the future

Digital activist Brett Solomon reflects on how state-sanctioned internet shutdowns, increased surveillance, and unequal access to the internet are impacting communities all over the world. This talk was filmed at TEDxByronBay. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit <a href="http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts</a>. 
 
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Digital activist Brett Solomon reflects on how state-sanctioned internet shutdowns, increased surveillance, and unequal access to the internet are impacting communities all over the world. This talk was filmed at TEDxByronBay. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts. 
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Maintaining our rights in an increasingly online world.

Will the right to protest survive its migration online?

Doniece Sandoval is a social activist and entrepreneur who was troubled by the striking wealth gap in San Francisco. She shares the way she implemented change for the Bay Area’s homeless population and offers guidance on how we can all help those in need. This talk was filmed at TEDxBerkeley. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit <a href="http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts</a>. 
 
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Doniece Sandoval is a social activist and entrepreneur who was troubled by the striking wealth gap in San Francisco. She shares the way she implemented change for the Bay Area’s homeless population and offers guidance on how we can all help those in need. This talk was filmed at TEDxBerkeley. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts. 
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Helping and seeing those in need.

How to care for your community with radical hospitality

Organizational psychologist Niro Sivanathan offers a fascinating lesson on the "dilution effect," a cognitive quirk that weakens our strongest cases -- and reveals why brevity is the true soul of persuasion. This talk was filmed at TEDxLondonBusinessSchool. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit <a href="http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts</a>. 
 
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Organizational psychologist Niro Sivanathan offers a fascinating lesson on the "dilution effect," a cognitive quirk that weakens our strongest cases -- and reveals why brevity is the true soul of persuasion. This talk was filmed at TEDxLondonBusinessSchool. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts. 
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Keep it short.

The counterintuitive way to be more persuasive

Designer Douglas Thomas shares Futura's role in launching the Apollo 11 spacecraft -- and how it became one of the most used fonts in the world. This talk was filmed at TEDxSanFrancisco. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit <a href="http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts</a>. 
 
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Designer Douglas Thomas shares Futura's role in launching the Apollo 11 spacecraft -- and how it became one of the most used fonts in the world. This talk was filmed at TEDxSanFrancisco. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts. 
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