TED Radio Hour
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The TED Radio Hour is a narrative journey through fascinating ideas, astonishing inventions, fresh approaches to old problems, and new ways to think and create.
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Episodes
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Eddie Woo: How Can Math Help Us Understand The Complexity Of The Universe?
The world is full of recurring patterns based on math. Math teacher Eddie Woo explains why human beings are naturally drawn to patterns and how we can use math to engage with our complex world.
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Adam Spencer: Why Are Monster Prime Numbers Important?
Adam Spencer is fascinated by prime numbers. These seemingly simple numbers can be found in monster sizes—the latest being almost 25 million digits long.
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Dan Finkel: How Can Play Help Us Understand Math?
Dan Finkel says math is often taught as a series of rigid steps—which can be intimidating. Instead, he wants kids to see the fun, creative side of math that leads to deep learning and discovery.
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Amy Hunter: In What Ways Does Privilege Determine How "Lucky" We Are?
How do zip codes indicate luck? Amy Hunter examines how where we live determines the resources and opportunities we receive—and how society is designed to keep some people from being "lucky."
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Liv Boeree: Does Success Come From Skill Or Luck?
In the game of poker, is it more important to be skilled or lucky? Former poker pro Liv Boeree examines how chance affects us, and whether success—in poker or elsewhere—is within our control.
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Mark Sutcliffe: Do We Overstate Hard Work In The Narrative Of Success?
Mark Sutcliffe says our luck—or privilege—is determined before we are even born. He encourages people to acknowledge the role of privilege in their lives and work to lessen the opportunity gap.
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Tina Seelig: Can We Control Our Own Luck?
Are there things we can do to increase our luck? Through taking tiny risks, showing gratitude, and being open to new ideas, Tina Seelig says we can capture luck in our everyday lives.
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Eshauna Smith: How Can We Level The Playing Field Of Luck?
Eshauna Smith says we cannot let luck decide the fate of underprivileged youth—we need to make purposeful interventions to create opportunities for all kids to reach their full potential.
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J. Marshall Shepherd: How Does Bias Shape Our Perceptions About Science?
Why do many people dismiss issues like climate change, despite strong scientific evidence? Climatologist J. Marshall Shepherd examines how different forms of bias shape how we perceive science.
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Tony Salvador: How Does Bias Affect How We Listen?
Experimental psychologist Tony Salvador says we often hear only what we want to hear. He asks us to move beyond selective listening and be open to hearing all ideas — even ones we don't agree with.
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Andreas Ekström: Can We Solve For Bias In Tech?
We think of search engines as unbiased sources of information. But they're not — and they can be manipulated. Andreas Ekström asks: who should hold the burden of addressing bias in search engines?
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Yassmin Abdel-Magied: Is It Possible To Unravel Unconscious Bias?
Yassmin Abdel-Magied says people often make assumptions about her because she wears a hijab. She challenges people to recognize this as an unconscious bias—and learn to look a little deeper.