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Comment(s) of the week, Jan. 4, 2017: Let’s talk about faith
Culture

Comment(s) of the week, Jan. 4, 2017: Let’s talk about faith

This week’s comments were posted on Rabbi Sharon Brous’ talk, which has sparked quite the conversation. The first poster is Paul...

Jan 4, 2017
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Staff picks: 2016’s best, from our editors and curators
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Staff picks: 2016’s best, from our editors and curators

Looking for a few great talks to inspire you for a great year ahead? TED’s content+editorial team staffers pick their favorites &#8212...

Dec 28, 2016
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This holiday season, have that conversation
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This holiday season, have that conversation

“I promise you, we can talk to people who disagree with us, and we must.” Celeste Headlee offers 4 steps to have THAT conversati...

Dec 22, 2016
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JD Vance moves to Ohio, the underwater caves of the Bahamas, and the search for ancient lost sites in Peru
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JD Vance moves to Ohio, the underwater caves of the Bahamas, and the search for ancient lost sites in Peru

JD Vance moves to Ohio, Jill Heinerth takes us to the underwater caves of the Bahamas, and the search for ancient lost sites in Peru …...

Dec 21, 2016
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Comment(s) of the week, Dec. 21, 2016: You write, speakers respond
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Comment(s) of the week, Dec. 21, 2016: You write, speakers respond

Some wonderful comments to choose from this week … so I chose two: I like Amy’s comment for a few reasons. It is in response to ...

Dec 21, 2016
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Live in cinemas around the world: Watch talks from TED2017
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Live in cinemas around the world: Watch talks from TED2017

It’s one thing to watch a TED Talk online; it’s another experience altogether to be in a cinema together with your friends and fellow TED en...

Dec 20, 2016
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Comment of the week, Dec. 14, 2016: Meet the Galloping Goose Trail
Design

Comment of the week, Dec. 14, 2016: Meet the Galloping Goose Trail

This week’s featured comment comes from Katie Pirquet, who comments on Ryan Gravel‘s TED Talk: How an old loop of railroads is c...

Dec 14, 2016
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An exercise-powered boat on the Seine, a young eagle hunter, and a test of global education
In Brief

An exercise-powered boat on the Seine, a young eagle hunter, and a test of global education

As usual, the TED community has lots of news to share this week. Below, some highlights. Bike on the Seine … literally. Carlo Ratti Associat...

Dec 9, 2016
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Announcing our 2017 TED Prize winner: Health-care warrior Raj Panjabi
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Announcing our 2017 TED Prize winner: Health-care warrior Raj Panjabi

It sounds simple enough: If you’re sick, you make an appointment with a doctor, and if it’s an emergency, you head to the nearest hosp...

Dec 1, 2016
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