A new understanding of human history and the roots of inequality | David Wengrow

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How I set myself free | Keke Palmer

Multihyphenate entertainer Keke Palmer has mastered the art of performing — on stage and off. But she realized the skills that carried her family out of poverty might be the very thing keeping her trapped. In this powerful talk, she unpacks the hidden cost of hyper-functioning an ...  Show more

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