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Playlist: All across the autism spectrum

June 18th is Autistic Pride Day, a day to celebrate the neurodiversity of people on the autism spectrum. Too often, autistic people are view...

Jun 18, 2013
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Turbulent times ahead: Q&A with economist Didier Sornette
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Turbulent times ahead: Q&A with economist Didier Sornette

Forecasting the stock market has a storied past of unfruitful predictions. But in today’s TED Talk, Didier Sornette shares how he and his re...

Jun 17, 2013
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Gallery: Behind-the-scenes as TEDGlobal 2013 draws to a close
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Gallery: Behind-the-scenes as TEDGlobal 2013 draws to a close

From an unexpected reason why malaria has not been eradicated to a bold argument for why businesses can be a powerful force in solving the w...

Jun 17, 2013
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9 talks for Father’s Day
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9 talks for Father’s Day

He is a part of you. Whether you are close or not, whether he was a constant part of your life or not, he impacted who you are today. You lo...

Jun 16, 2013
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5 reasons to nominate yourself for the TED Prize
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5 reasons to nominate yourself for the TED Prize

Chances are, you’ve heard Ghandi’s famous words: “Be the change you wish to see in the world.” Now, you have an opportunity to bring the fam...

Jun 15, 2013
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In case you missed it: Some highlights of day 4 of TEDGlobal 2013: Think Again
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In case you missed it: Some highlights of day 4 of TEDGlobal 2013: Think Again

It’s the last day of TEDGlobal 2013, which means goodbyes and premature reminiscing. Onward: In session 11, “Tech Impact,”...

Jun 14, 2013
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Want to be happy? Be grateful: Brother David Steindl-Rast at TEDGlobal 2013
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Want to be happy? Be grateful: Brother David Steindl-Rast at TEDGlobal 2013

David Steindl-Rast is a monk, and a composed, serene figure to wrap up the last session of TEDGlobal 2013. His theme, gratefulness, is also ...

Jun 14, 2013
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Matters of the heart: RuthAnne at TEDGlobal 2013
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Matters of the heart: RuthAnne at TEDGlobal 2013

As this amazing week of TEDGlobal 2013 winds to a close with Session 8: Altogether Now, the audience is still reeling from a shocking talk o...

Jun 14, 2013
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Uncovering corruption: Charmian Gooch at TEDGlobal 2013
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Uncovering corruption: Charmian Gooch at TEDGlobal 2013

When we talk about corruption, certain types of individuals come to mind, says Charmian Gooch, co-founder of watchdog NGO Global Witness. Sh...

Jun 14, 2013
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