The power of gaming together in a lonely world | Laura Miele

The power of gaming together in a lonely worl...

Up next

How to feng shui your fridge — and other happy climate hacks | Jiaying Zhao (re-release)

Is it possible for taking action on climate change to make you feel happy? Behavioral scientist Jiaying Zhao believes that's the only way we'll create lasting, sustainable change. From treat meals to feng shui fridges, she offers eight life hacks to lower your carbon emissions wh ...  Show more

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

Recommended Episodes

Women, Online Gaming and Covid-19
Stuff Mom Never Told You

During this time of social isolation and stress during the pandemic, more people than ever are turning to online gaming for a vitual space to grieve and to connect. Anney and Samantha look at the benefits of online gaming and the harassment women and marginalized communites st ...

  Show more

Arsenio: Rocketships and Wiimotes
This Game Changed My Life

The unbelievable true story of Arsenio, who now works for NASA and has sent something into space, all because of a video game.Aoife Wilson and Julia Hardy are best mates who love video games and have worked in the industry for years. They find the most shocking, moving and inspir ...  Show more

Can AI companions help heal loneliness? | Eugenia Kuyda
TED Tech

AI companions could either be the cure to our loneliness epidemic … or humanity’s final downfall, says Eugenia Kuyda, creator of Replika — an app that allows you to create AI friends. She explores the potential of this technology to either exacerbate isolation or encourage connec ...  Show more

Tech, trust, and teens: who’s looking out for young people online?
Our World, Connected

How do we protect young people in a digital-first world? And who’s responsible for protecting kids online?From social media to AI, technology is evolving faster than policy, and young people are at the center of this digital revolution. While the internet offers incredible opport ...  Show more