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The science of falling in love

The journey from first spark to the last tear is guided by a symphony of neurochemicals and brain systems. Explore what happens in your brain when you fall in love, how it responds to a relationship and how it reacts to a breakup.

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A socialist perspective on the pursuit of happiness

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Are insect brains the secret to great AI?

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The secret to making new friends as an adult

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A for-profit mindset for nonprofit success

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Could fungi actually be the key to humanity's survival?

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How Black queer culture shaped history

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The ecstasy of Eskista, an ancient Ethiopian dance

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A socialist perspective on the pursuit of happiness

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Where does your sense of self come from? A scientific look

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Lessons for love — and life!

Forget what you see in fairytales! Learn from Mary Len Catron about how to set the right expectations for your relationships and be the author of your own love story.

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Celebrating Black History Month

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The urgency of intersectionality

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About TED

TED is a nonpartisan nonprofit devoted to spreading ideas, usually in the form of short, powerful talks. TED began in 1984 as a conference where Technology, Entertainment and Design converged, and today covers almost all topics — from science to business to global issues — in more than 110 languages. Meanwhile, independently run TEDx events help share ideas in communities around the world.