The good news on poverty (Yes, there’s good news) – Bono
Human beings have been campaigning against inequality and poverty for 3,000 years. But this journey is accelerating. Bono “emb...
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Mysteries of vernacular: Bewilder – Jessica Oreck and Rachael Teel
View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/mysteries-of-vernacular-bewilder-jessica-oreck-and-rachael-teel The history of the word...
Shakespearean dating tips – Anthony John Peters
View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/shakespearean-dating-tips-anthony-john-peters Beyond giving the world dozens of English...
The other inconvenient truth – Jonathan Foley
A skyrocketing demand for food means that agriculture has become the largest driver of climate change, biodiversity loss and environ...
Older people are happier – Laura Carstensen
In the 20th century we added an unprecedented number of years to our lifespans, but is the quality of life as good? Surprisingly, ye...
How to buy happiness – Michael Norton
At TEDxCambridge, Michael Norton shares fascinating research on how money can, indeed buy happiness — when you don’t spe...
How to use a paper towel – Joe Smith
You use paper towels to dry your hands every day, but chances are, you’re doing it wrong. In this enlightening and funny short...
Gaming for understanding – Brenda Brathwaite
It’s never easy to get across the magnitude of complex tragedies — so when Brenda Brathwite’s daughter came home f...
Perspective is everything – Rory Sutherland
The circumstances of our lives may matter less than how we see them, says Rory Sutherland. At TEDxAthens, he makes a compelling case...
A teen just trying to figure it out – Tavi Gevinson
Fifteen-year-old Tavi Gevinson had a hard time finding strong female, teenage role models — so she built a space where they co...