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Humanity

A collection of TED Talks (and more) on the topic of Humanity.

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Justice by (re)design

Necessary rethinks and ambitious yet achievable solutions for redesigning systems to work for all people, not just some.

Why do we tell stories?

How do you foster connection, empathy and understanding between people? Tell a good story, of course.

Theories of evolution

The enduring ideas, discoveries and observations that define and expand life as we know it.

How to tap into our collective empathy

These TED Talks advocate for creating bridges of compassion and understanding.

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Talks about Humanity

Warren Valdmanis

What makes a job "good" -- and the case for investing in people

American Family Insurance

Human-centered justice

How to escape the cynicism trap

Jennifer B. Nuzzo

3 ways to prepare society for the next pandemic

The need for family reunification -- to make families whole again

How to protect your mental well-being online -- from a Gen-Zer

What is melatonin -- and should you take it to fall asleep?

The surprising health benefits of dreaming

Nithya Ramanathan

The problem of vaccine spoilage -- and a smart sensor to help

What we miss when we focus on the average

How long does it take to get over a breakup?

Charlotte Degot

A more accurate way to calculate emissions

Karoli Hindriks

Why the passport needs an upgrade

Wendy MacNaughton

The art of paying attention

Planet City -- a sci-fi vision of an astonishing regenerative future

A sci-fi vision of life in 2041

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Exclusive articles about Humanity

It’s not politics or religion separating humans from each other; it’s shame

But there’s good news: the internet can help us dissolve these feelings and create new bonds of solidarity, says media theorist Douglas Rushkoff.

Posted Feb 2019

Are we living in a post-truth era? Yes, but that’s because we’re a post-truth species.

Shared fictions -- in the form of news, religions, novels, sports, money, even brands -- fill our lives, but that’s OK. It’s these shared beliefs that have helped humans cooperate and conquer the planet, explains historian Yuval Harari.

Posted Sep 2018

Humanity is more important than money — it’s time for capitalism to get an upgrade

What capitalism prioritizes, the world does more of. So how can we change capitalism so that it focuses on what humans really want and need? Entrepreneur Andrew Yang has a surprising proposal.

Posted Jul 2018

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