Can anyone become happier? Psychologist Sonja Lyubomirsky studies this question in her lab, doing experiments on “happiness interventions” to see what kinds of actions elicit this sought-after emotion. In a quick talk, she shares the…
Hip-hop often gets blamed for its controversial lyrics. What if there was a way to actually measure its impact on people’s lives? Analyzing 40 years’ worth of radio station data and lyrics from rappers like…
Have you ever recalled a story only to have someone point out “that’s not how it went”? Well, what happens when what we misrepresent are our historical narratives? David Ikard is a Professor of African…
What if the calm you feel when you hear birdsong isn’t a coincidence, but ancient evolutionary wiring … a signal that once meant safety? Musical ecologist and rapper Louis VI says humans are hardwired to…
Thanks to advanced technology, we can now see droughts and crop failures months before they hit. So why are millions of people still going hungry? TED Fellow Catherine Nakalembe, director of the NASA Harvest program…
Want to become a K-pop superstar? Comedian and musician Charlene Kaye lays out the formula for breaking through in just a few easy steps, from rapping like a sexy baby to dancing like you’re making…
Can you measure a “good life?” Management consultant Chris Musser set out to answer this question for himself, developing a daily tracker to monitor progress across nine dimensions, from faith and relationships to work and…
Why is it taking so long to finance the climate transition? After years working with the world’s largest wealth funds and banks, finance innovator Riddhima Yadav has seen the same pattern: the climate movement is…
Drawing on his experience negotiating million-dollar deals for global brands, procurement expert Wolfgang Schnellbaecher distills the tricks of the world’s best buyers into three simple rules to help you make the most of your money….
Are you feeling overwhelmed, uninspired, or burned out at work? In this special Unsolicited Advice episode, Anne and Frances are getting ready for summer by tackling the importance of rest and the power of intention….
