The future of our memories

The future of our memories

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Can curiosity save the wild?

How do we inspire people to care about wild animals without disrupting their lives? This hour, two surprising approaches to getting to know wildlife — and rethinking what it means to protect it.Guests include conservationist Maya Higa and computational linguist Jeffery Reed.Suppo ...  Show more

How we experience time

Why does one hour drag by, but a year can pass in a flash? And how does our relationship with time influence our behavior? This hour, TED speakers share ideas on making the most of the time we have. Guests include artist Katie Paterson, cognitive neuroscientist Irena Arslanova, t ...  Show more

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