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Humanity

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

Video playlists about Humanity

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

Documentary films that explore trauma -- and make space for healing

Why we're more honest with machines than people

How to find meaning after loss

Luvvie Ajayi Jones

How to be a professional troublemaker

Crystal Rasmussen

A queer journey from shame to self-love

How to support yourself (and others) through grief

Emily Nagoski and Amelia Nagoski

The cure for burnout (hint: it isn't self-care)

What's the difference between guilt and shame?

3 strategies for effectively talking about climate change

Caroline Catlin

Why I photograph the quiet moments of grief and loss

The value of your humanity in an automated future

Meditations on the intersection of humanity and technology

How technology changes our sense of right and wrong

How to avoid catching prickly emotions from other people

Tawanda Kanhema

My journey mapping the uncharted world

6 big ethical questions about the future of AI

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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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