The secret weapon against pandemics | Georges C. Benjamin

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Your Body on Tech: Why living online is leaving us exhausted — and what actually helps (with Manoush Zomorodi and Elise Hu)

Manoush Zomorodi, host of TED Radio Hour, takes over as guest host ofTED Talks Daily this week to answer a timely question: What does it mean to be human right now, as technology reshapes everything around us? She brings together seven thinkers — scientists, doctors, parents, an ...  Show more

Why overtourism could ruin your next vacation | Suresh Subudhi

When was your last unforgettable trip? Travel industry expert Suresh Subudhi believes joyful moments of connection are the reason we explore the world — but with vacation hotspots overrun and locals pushed to the brink, tourists have become unwelcome guests. Proposing a new way t ...  Show more

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