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TED Radio Hour Exploring the biggest questions of our time with the help of the world's greatest thinkers. Host Manoush Zomorodi inspires us to learn more about the world, our communities, and most importantly, ourselves.

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Exploring the biggest questions of our time with the help of the world's greatest thinkers. Host Manoush Zomorodi inspires us to learn more about the world, our communities, and most importantly, ourselves.

Get more brainy miscellany with TED Radio Hour+. Your subscription supports the show and unlocks a sponsor-free feed. Learn more at plus.npr.org/ted

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Using ancient philosophy to cope with your modern problems

Philosopher Meghan Sullivan says during tough times, ancient wisdom can serve as a guide. From politics to religion to AI, she poses big questions to help you find out what the good life means today.

Using ancient philosophy to cope with your modern problems

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The hidden forces shaping your choices

Every day, we make countless choices—but are these decisions guided by desire or design? This hour, TED speakers on what shapes the food we eat, how we power our homes, and how we communicate. Guests include food systems expert Sarah Lake, infrastructure engineer Deb Chachra, cross-cultural psychologist Michele Gelfand, urban planner Jeff Speck, and Tempe resident Ignacio Delgadillo. Original broadcast date: May 2, 2025

The hidden forces shaping your choices

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The power of fun, and why you need a "fun audit" (TRH+)

Fun isn't frivolous — it might be the missing ingredient to a healthier life. Science journalist and author Catherine Price breaks down what true fun actually is  and how having more of it can make you feel extra playful, focused and connected. She also shares with Plus supporters how to start a “fun audit” to discover where you're leaving joy on the table. Catherine Price was featured in the recent episode, “Did social media break a generation — or just change it?" (https://n.pr/4mixhFq)

The power of fun (and why you need a "fun audit") (TRH+)

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Could AI help us, not replace us?

The time has come for humanity to make a choice: Will we build AI to replace humans or enhance them? This hour, the "humanistic AI" philosophy, a test case, and a glimpse into the future of work.

Could AI help us, not replace us?

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A neuroscientist's guide to managing our emotions

Emotions sometimes feel overwhelming and debilitating — but science-backed tools can help us wrangle them. This hour, neuroscientist Ethan Kross shares research from his Emotion and Self-Control Lab. Original air date: March 7, 2025.

A neuroscientist's guide to managing our emotions

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How this psychologist's memory research helped free an innocent man (TRH+)

When can we trust our own memory … or what other people say they remember? Recently Manoush interviewed memory scientist John Wixted. He’s investigating how eyewitness testimony is collected and used in criminal investigations. In this bonus episode, Wixted recounts the first time he worked with the Innocence Project and how they used his research to exonerate a man who had spent 25 years in prison. John Wixted was featured in the recent episode, "How does your brain perceive the world" (https://n.pr/4s3gDLq).  

How this psychologist's memory research helped free an innocent man (TRH+)

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How does your brain perceive the world?

Do you see images in your mind? Do you have an inner monologue? Do you have memories you swear are real? Our minds have tremendous variation. This hour, insights on how our brains construct reality. Guests include the editorial director of TED-Ed animations Alex Rosenthal, psychologist John Wixted and love coach Francesca Hogi.

How does your brain perceive the world?

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The TED talk that put writer Pico Iyer in “Marty Supreme”
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The TED talk that put writer Pico Iyer in “Marty Supreme”

“Marty Supreme” stars Timothée Chalamet as a young, brash table tennis player in the 1950s trying to hustle his way to a world championship. One of the characters standing in Marty’s way is played by frequent guest, Pico Iyer, a TED speaker and travel writer who’d never acted before. In this bonus episode, Iyer shares how a TED talk unexpectedly landed him the role and reflects on how this simple game can teach us to play with someone, not just against them.

The TED talk that put writer Pico Iyer in “Marty Supreme”

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Curious stories of coexistence

Can otters be city dwellers? Are aliens real? Do we have to experience misery to understand happiness? On this episode, we investigate how strange bedfellows can lead to radical realizations. Guests include evolutionary biologist Philip Johns, astrophysicist Avi Loeb and author Laurel Braitman.

Coexistence

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The TED talk that put writer Pico Iyer in 'Marty Supreme' (TRH+ Early Access)

"Marty Supreme" stars Timothée Chalamet as a young, brash table tennis player in the 1950s trying to hustle his way to a world championship. One of the characters standing in Marty’s way is played by frequent guest, Pico Iyer, a TED speaker and travel writer who’d never acted before. In this bonus episode, Iyer shares how a TED talk unexpectedly landed him the role and reflects on how this simple game can teach us to play with someone, not just against them.  

The TED talk that put writer Pico Iyer in 'Marty Supreme' (TRH+ Early Access)

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