TED Radio Hour

Legal scholar Nita Farahany shares a heartbreaking experience, and guests explore topics such as rewriting traumatic memories, protecting privacy in the era of neurotechnology, the erosion of cognitive liberty, building a new type of personal computer, brain hacks and brain organoids, and living with epilepsy.

Dementia care, navigating the American health insurance system, reflections on transracial adoption, and creating a home-like environment for individuals with dementia are the most interesting topics discussed in this podcast featuring Yvonne van Amerongen, Diana Adams, Sara Jones, and Bill Bernat.

Time management expert Laura Vanderkam, non-profit CEO Aisha Nyandoro, environmental data scientist Hannah Ritchie, and writer Emily Esfahani Smith talk about managing time, balancing work and personal life, finding time for what matters, financial planning, shifting perspectives on climate change and sustainability, achieving sustainability, decline in CO2 emissions, and the power of finding fulfillment in life.

Jon Kabat-Zinn, meditation expert, joins Dan Harris on the Ten Percent Happier podcast to discuss practical tips for starting a meditation practice and being more mindful in day-to-day life. They explore the benefits of meditating in bed upon waking up, the significance of posture in meditation, treating meditation as a way of being, the core practice of Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, discovering deep motivation, and the power of awareness and mindfulness in breaking free from limited knowledge.

This podcast explores various perspectives on common resolutions. Topics include exercise's impact on brain health, the brain's reaction to weight loss, taking control of financial environment, and the importance of interconnectedness and family.

Psychologist, journalist, and philosopher discuss how to better plan for the future while allowing for the unexpected. Topics include perceiving the future self, planning for the future when hope seems dim, finding harmony between the present and the future, planning for an unpredictable future, consequences of failure in future planning, becoming good ancestors, and a philosopher's prescription for long-term thinking.

Dan Buettner, a National Geographic Fellow researching Blue Zones and longevity habits, shares the habits of centenarians including intermittent fasting, afternoon naps, and prioritizing sleep. He also discusses the importance of environment, small improvements, and aligning with your body's needs. Additionally, he talks about making environmental changes for a healthier lifestyle through finding new friends and supporting NPR.

Dan Buettner, TED speaker known for exploring Blue Zones and the secrets to living a long, happy life, takes us on a fascinating journey to different 'blue zones' where people live well into their 90s and beyond. He discusses the factors contributing to longevity, the role of religion in lifespan, and the importance of creating healthy environments.

Ariel Waldman, filmmaker and Antarctic explorer, discusses her new expedition, exploring the magical underwater world of Antarctica, filming life in Antarctica, the possibility of a third expedition, and her film series on Antarctica and sci-fi.

On this episode, guests include textual scientist Gregory Heyworth, economist Ralph Chami, microbiologist and nanotechnologist Fatima AlZahra'a Alatraktchi, and polyglot Lýdia Machová. The podcast explores topics such as rescuing and restoring damaged manuscripts, recovering ancient manuscripts and preserving cultural heritage, the value of whales in fighting climate change, challenges and valuing nature, bacterial communication and diagnostic devices, and the secrets of learning a new language.