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Two unexpected ways curiosity can deepen care for wild animals
Wildlife protection takes center stage through two unusual paths: connecting people to animals without disturbing them, and rethinking what care for the wild can look like. With conservationist Maya Higa and computational linguist Jeffery Reed, the episode explores curiosity as a tool for conservation.
How tiny forces can quietly shape the way we live
Small things take center stage in this episode, from microbes to words to brief moments that can have outsized effects. TED speakers from science, education and Zen practice explore how the minuscule and fleeting can carry surprising power.
Why time feels warped—and what that means for how you live
Time is the subject here: why some hours crawl while years seem to vanish, and how that shapes behavior. Through ideas from TED speakers in art, neuroscience, music, and psychology, the episode looks at how to make better use of the time we have.
Why so many women composers vanished from music history
Women have been writing music for centuries, yet only a few names are widely remembered. This episode looks at how women’s contributions were sidelined in music history, with perspectives from opera singer and activist Gabriella Di Laccio and Pussy Riot founder Nadya Tolokonnikova.
Why play matters more than we tend to admit
This episode explores the science of play and what we lose when it’s treated as optional. With Peter Gray, Tracy Edwards, and Stefen Chow, it looks at play as a way humans learn, solve problems, and move through the world.
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