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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

The surprising psychology behind your urge to break the rules

What if you experienced every human life in history?

David Andrew Quist

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

Aparna Bharadwaj

Hidden connections that transcend borders and defy stereotypes

Anil Ananthaswamy

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

Robert Waldinger

The secret to a happy life -- lessons from 8 decades of research

Alyssa-Amor Gibbons

How to design climate-resilient buildings

Valérie Courtois

How Indigenous guardians protect the planet and humanity

Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche

How to tap into your awareness -- and why meditation is easier than you think

A disability-inclusive future of work

Christiane Amanpour

The fight for freedom in Iran and Ukraine

Georgette Bennett

3 steps to build peace and create meaningful change

AI-generated creatures that stretch the boundaries of imagination

Heidi Sørensen

5 lessons on building an emissions-free city

4 ways to design a disability-friendly future

The original ring of power

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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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