How you see yourself

We often view paradise as a place of safety, beauty, tranquility. It’s an ideal we long for but one we can rarely find. This hour, TED speakers search for utopia and come to terms with reality.Original broadcast date: November 10, 2023TED Radio Hour+ listeners now get access to b ...  Show more

Our bodies are always sending signals ... but are we listening? This hour, TED speakers explore new ways to track and understand our health — from cutting-edge technology to simple, everyday habits.Guests include exercise physiologist Keith Diaz, genomicist Michael Snyder and wri ...  Show more

Who are you, really? Neuroscientist Anil Seth lays out his fascinating new theory of consciousness and self, centered on the notion that we “predict” the world into existence. From sleep to memory and everything in between, Seth explores the reality we experience in our brains -- ...  Show more

What can acting reveal about the mystery of consciousness? Actor and producer Yara Shahidi and cognitive neuroscientist Anil Seth unpack the surprising ways that portraying different characters can reveal insights about our authentic selves — even if we're not actually performing ...  Show more

Your hosts talk about how we perceive the world and the challenge of mindfully updating our perceptions. 

Thank you for listening! Today's question: How do you want to go deeper in getting to know yourself this year?__Thank you for listening! If you enjoy what you hear, here are some ways to support the show:1-Share with a friend or on social media!2-Leave a rating/review on Apple Po ...  Show more