How deserted places find a second life

How deserted places find a second life

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Using ancient philosophy to cope with your modern problems

Philosopher Meghan Sullivan says during tough times, ancient wisdom can serve as a guide. From politics to religion to AI, she poses big questions to help you find out what the good life means today.TED Radio Hour+ subscribers now get access to bonus episodes, with more ideas fro ...  Show more

The hidden forces shaping your choices

Every day, we make countless choices—but are these decisions guided by desire or design? This hour, TED speakers on what shapes the food we eat, how we power our homes, and how we communicate. Guests include food systems expert Sarah Lake, infrastructure engineer Deb Chachra, cro ...  Show more

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