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"If you have something to give, give it now." – Mark Bezos
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"If you have something to give, give it now." – Mark Bezos

"If you have something to give, give it now." – Mark Bezos
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"If you have something to give, give it now." – Mark Bezos

 

Giving It Away

You can give away almost anything — your time, money, food, your ideas. Giving helps define who we are and helps us connect with others. Thanks to the Internet and a rise in social consciousness, there's been a seismic shift not only in what we're giving, but how. In this hour, stories from TED speakers who are "giving it away" in new and surprising ways, and the things that happen in return.

May 17, 2013

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Mark Bezos: When Is the Right Time To Give?

5:18

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Ron Finley: How Can You Give A Community Better Health?

7:11

by NPR/TED Staff

 

Home Grown Keith "Fathom" Cross 0:28

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Giving It Away Zero 7 0:59

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Dan Pallotta: Do We Have The Wrong Idea About Charity?

18:21

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Give It Away Red Hot Chili Peppers 0:35

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The Ghost of Henry Baby Mammoth 0:59

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Amanda Palmer: How Do You Get People To Pay For Music?

18:21

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Want It Back Amanda Palmer and the Grand Theft Orchestra 0:50

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We're raised to always strive for the right answer. But can we learn more from the wrong answer?
 

Making Mistakes

We try so hard to be perfect, to never make mistakes and to avoid failure at all costs. But mistakes happen — and when they do — how do we deal with being wrong? In this episode, TED speakers look at those difficult moments in our lives, and consider why sometimes we need to make mistakes and face them head-on.

May 10, 2013

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Babies and young children are "already about as smart as they could possibly be."
 

Unstoppable Learning

Learning is an integral part of human nature. But why do we — as adults — assume learning must be taught, tested and reinforced? In this hour, TED speakers explore the ways babies and children learn, from the womb to the playground to the Web.

May 3, 2013

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Can we improve technology and preserve human dignity?
 

Do We Need Humans?

We've been promised a future where robots will be our friends, and technology will make life's daily chores as easy as flipping a switch. But are we ready for how those innovations will change us as humans? In this episode, TED speakers consider the promises and perils of our relationship with technology.

April 26, 2013

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Do we need beauty to enjoy ourselves, or do we need it to survive?
 

What Is Beauty?

Beauty surrounds us, draws us in, gives joy and creates conflict. In this hour, TED speakers conjure up beauty both ancient and modern, and suggest reasons why humans are hardwired to crave and respond to beauty.

April 19, 2013

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This episode, TED speakers uncover surprising realities about violence.
 

The Violence Within Us

Violence and brutality are grim realities of life. So why are some people violent, and others aren't? In this hour, TED speakers explore the sinister side of human nature, and whether we're all capable of violence.

April 12, 2013

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