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Economist Nat Ware examines the ways our expectations can set us up for unhappiness-- and what we can do to keep ourselves in good spirits. This talk was filmed at TEDxKlagenfurt. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts.
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What effect did darkness have on our ancestors? Archaeologist Dr. Nancy Gonlin looks to ancient Maya societies to shed light on this question. This talk was filmed at TEDxBellevueCollege. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts.
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Today is Transgender Day of Visibility. Through a poetic series of personal vignettes, scholar and activist D-L Stewart invites us into the sobering reality of existing as black and trans in a society where your body has been made to feel unworthy. This talk was filmed at TEDxCSU. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts.
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Can playing Dungeons and Dragons help in real life? Writer Ethan Gilsdorf shares the virtues of D&D and the ways it can benefit you in your non-fantasy world. This talk was filmed at TEDxPiscataquaRiver. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts.
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Michel Gelobter advocates for a commitment to climate justice as a way to reduce the impact of inequality on marginalized communities.This talk was filmed at TEDxMarinSalon. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts.
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P.J. Parmar shares the story of the clinic he founded in Colorado, where he serves only resettled refugees primarily on Medicaid, and makes the business case for a fresh take on medical service. This talk was filmed at TEDxMileHigh. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts.
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What happens when we make the difficult decision to put down a family pet? Veterinarian Sarah Hoggan explains the emotional weight of euthanization as both a doctor and pet owner. This talk was filmed at TEDxTemecula. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts.
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Is perfection the enemy of progress in the fight against climate change? Climate scientist Sean Davis tells the story of a time when nations came together to help save the ozone layer - despite being unsure of their first steps. This talk was filmed at TEDxBoulder. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts.
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In light of the recent violent rhetoric and attacks directed at Asians and Asian Americans, these communities are fighting for justice and their own safety. What can we do to combat the racist tropes and stereotypes aimed at Asian communities? To start, we can listen to people like Canwen Xu share their experiences. Canwen was a high school senior at the time of this talk. She asks us to confront the damaging and sometimes dangerous ways Asians are othered in the US. This talk was filmed at TEDxBoise in 2016. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts.
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English professor Beth Ann Fennelly examines the potential impact of the humanities in connecting people with experiences outside their own. This talk was filmed at TEDxUniversityofMississippi. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts.
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