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TED Talks Society and Culture

Thought-provoking videos about life and being human, with ideas from business leaders, psychologists and researchers speaking onstage at the TED conference, TEDx events and partner events around the world. You can also download these and many other videos free on TED.com, with an interactive English transcript and subtitles in up to 80 languages. TED is a nonprofit devoted to Ideas Worth Spreading.

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The powerful stories that shaped Africa | Gus Casely-Hayford

Oct 20, 2017
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Why women stay silent after sexual assault | Inés Hercovich

Nov 7, 2017
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We should aim for perfection -- and stop fearing failure | Jon Bowers

Nov 9, 2017
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How to talk (and listen) to transgender people | Jackson Bird

Nov 14, 2017
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The biggest risks facing cities -- and some solutions | Robert Muggah

Nov 9, 2017
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An interview with the Queen of Creole Cuisine | Leah Chase and Pat Mitchell

Nov 22, 2017
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How can groups make good decisions? | Mariano Sigman and Dan Ariely

Nov 22, 2017
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Why I'm done trying to be "man enough" | Justin Baldoni

Dec 4, 2017
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How urban agriculture is transforming Detroit | Devita Davison

Dec 7, 2017
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"Good" and "bad" are incomplete stories we tell ourselves | Heather Lanier

Dec 21, 2017