Humanity
A collection of TED Talks (and more) on the topic of Humanity.
Video playlists about Humanity
How we make choices
Talks on why some choices are so tough, and how we can make better ones. Some even ask: are we really in control of our choices at all?
The eternal search to prolong life
Why are we so obsessed with age? From quests for youth to immortality, these speakers explore the science of staying alive.
Personal tales from the edge of life
Beautiful, intimate and ultimately uplifting stories of challenge -- from making a new home in a strange country, to rebuilding life after unthinkable tragedy.
Our brains: predictably irrational
The 3 pounds of jelly in our skulls allow us to reflect on our own consciousness -- and to make counterintuitive, irrational decisions. These talks explore why.
Talks about Humanity
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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...