Wisdom Blog

Articles, reflections, and teachings from our community.

Health

The mystery of pain as a disease: Elliot Krane on TED.com

We think of pain as a symptom, but there are cases where the nervous system develops feedback loops and pain becomes a terrifying disease in...

May 18, 2011
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Live from TED

Open Call for Proposals: TEDActive TechArt Exhibition

As we begin planning for the experiences of TED2012: Full Spectrum, we’re pleased to announce an open call for proposals to exhibit innovati...

May 17, 2011
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Architecture

Building the Seed Cathedral: Thomas Heatherwick on TED.com

A future more beautiful? Architect Thomas Heatherwick shows five recent projects featuring ingenious bio-inspired designs. Some are remakes ...

May 17, 2011
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Science

A light switch for neurons: Ed Boyden on TED.com

Ed Boyden shows how, by inserting genes for light-sensitive proteins into brain cells, he can selectively activate or de-activate specific n...

May 16, 2011
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Language

It’s the Open Translation Project 2-year anniversary!

TED Translators attending TEDActive 2011 in Palm Springs, CA. Photo: Michael Brands Today is the 2-year anniversary of the Open Translation ...

May 13, 2011
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Q&A

“Fear shouldn’t eat into your ambition”: Fellows Friday with Esra’a Al Shafei

Esra’a Al Shafei was outraged by the injustices she saw against minorities in her region. She created MideastYouth.com as a platform for peo...

May 13, 2011
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Science

The search for cosmic company goes on

[ted id=468] Cross-posted on Huffington Post When 2009 TED Prize winner Jill Tarter wished to “empower Earthlings everywhere to become activ...

May 12, 2011
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Health

New on TED Books: Graham Hill’s “Weekday Vegetarian”

A vegetarian diet can markedly improve your health and fitness, but what if you still love munching into a juicy burger every now and again?...

May 11, 2011
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TEDTalks

20 Across. 8 letters.

TED makes the New York Times crossword puzzle! We’re clue 20 Across. 8 letters for “Popular online lectures about ‘ideas w...

May 11, 2011
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