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We’re programmed to think every issue is binary: “us vs. them.” But Daniel Lubetzky, the founder of KIND Snacks, says the real enemy isn’t a person...
As climate change leads to more and more natural disasters, a group of workers is showing up at one site after another to rebuild and repair....
What does it mean to be an active citizen? It’s about more than just voting and paying taxes, says social entrepreneur Gabriel Marmentini. He explains why...
In a part of the United States with more than 17,000 years of human history, cultural preservation advocate Tracie Revis is working to turn the Ocmulgee...
On paper, law professor Samar Ali and public affairs strategist Clint Brewer seem to come from very different — and perhaps opposing — backgrounds. But their...
Recounting his work on the journey of Little Amal — a 13-foot puppet symbolizing the refugee experience — Zuabi unveils his newest project: “The Herds,” a...
Israel and Palestine have grappled with enduring territorial disputes and complex geopolitical tensions across generations. In this profound TED Membership conversation, Palestinian peace activist Ali Abu...
“Democracy is more fun and inviting when you take it into your own hands,” says creator and activist Sofia Ongele. If you love watching TED Talks...