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Have we forgotten how to play?

Play is how we evolved to learn, solve problems, and navigate the world. So why do we treat it as optional? This hour, the science of play — and what happens when we don’t get enough of it.Guests include psychology researcher Peter Gray, sailor and social activist Tracy Edwards a ...  Show more

The shocking power of tiny things

You don't need to be big and boisterous to pack a punch. This hour, TED speakers explore the surprising strength of all things minuscule and fleeting. Guests include microbiologist Anne Madden, cognitive scientist Lera Boroditsky, former educator YeYoon Kim and former industrial ...  Show more

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