Why people love watching sports | Kate Fagan

Why people love watching sports | Kate Fagan

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Reddit's model for a better internet | Steve Huffman

The internet was created to connect us, yet many people feel more alone than ever. Reddit cofounder and CEO Steve Huffman explores how social media rewards performance over participation — and offers a timely case for an internet built like a city, with thriving online "neighborh ...  Show more

Sunday Pick: The Data Center Next Door with Dr. Jacoby Wilson | from TED Tech

Imagine if one day, your quiet neighborhood came alive with a steady hum… and it never went away? All throughout the United States, data centers are popping up next door and in your backyards. These buildings guzzle millions of water, cause noise pollution, and are raising homeow ...  Show more

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