How to Be a Better Human
Join How to Be a Better Human as we take a look within and beyond ourselves.How to Be a Better Human isn’t your average self improvement podcast. Each week join comedian Chris Duffy in conversation with guests and past speakers as they uncover sharp insights and give clear takeaways on how YOU can be a better human.From your work to your home and your head to your heart, How to Be a Better Human looks in unexpected places for new ways to improve and show up for one another. Inspired by the popular series of the same name on TED’s Ideas blog, How to Be a Better Human will help you become a better person from the comfort of your own headphones. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Autor: TED
177
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32 min 23 sec
Duración Promedio
Inglés
Idioma
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EducaciónDuración Total:
95 hr 34 min
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How to become a better ally (with Nita Mosby Tyler)
05 Jul, 2021What do we mean when we call ourselves “allies”? For Dr. Nita Mosby Tyler, being an ally means being a person that uses their own resources and privileges to stand beside people that are marginalized. She explains why we need …
Duración: 36 minHow to create a more just future with your community (with Raj Jayadev)
28 Jun, 2021How would you describe your community? And what if the stories you tell have the power to save someone from injustice? With the popularity and support of movements like Black Lives Matter, it seems the world is reckoning with how …
Duración: 31 minHow to forget about finding “The One”— and build a lasting relationship (with Dr. George Blair West)
21 Jun, 2021If you choose to be in a relationship —long or short term— how do you go about picking the right person to spend your time with? And once you are in that relationship, how can you be a good partner? …
Duración: 33 minHow to make language fun— and create a more inclusive world (with Juli Delgado Lopera)
14 Jun, 2021Do you remember the first time you used “Google” as a verb? Or a time before there were “selfies”? Language is constantly evolving, and as a result provides limitless opportunities to change how we see the world. Juli Delgado Lopera …
Duración: 33 minHow learning about indigenous foods can open up your worldview (with Sean Sherman)
07 Jun, 2021What’s your favorite dish — and what culture originated that recipe? Whether you’re thinking about grilled cheese, burritos, curry, pho… (we would go on but we are getting too hungry) trying something delicious opens you up to new experiences and …
Duración: 29 minBODY STUFF: Why are we so awkward about poop?
31 May, 2021When most people think about poop, they think about shame and embarrassment. It’s something they don’t want to talk about and that prevents us from learning things—like the number of times a day we should be going number two—that can …
Duración: 30 minHow to tap into the transformative power of reading (with Michelle Kuo)
24 May, 2021When was the last time you got lost in a book? If it’s been a minute, today’s guest might recommend you visit a local library or bookstore ASAP. Michelle Kuo is a teacher, lawyer, writer who is passionate about reading …
Duración: 33 minHow zombies, dragons, and superheroes could make you a better person (with Christopher Robichaud)
17 May, 2021Roleplaying games and the Marvel universe may be fictional, but they can also teach us a lot about morality in the real world. Christopher Robichaud is a Lecturer in Ethics and Public Policy at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government. …
Duración: 33 minHow to handle the ups and downs of social media (with Aparna Nancherla)
10 May, 2021After scrolling through your social media feeds, how do you feel? Empowered and connected -- anxious, or exhausted? When stand up, actor, and writer Aparna Nancherla was just starting out, her jokes on Twitter got her recognition in a way …
Duración: 33 minHow to spend money to buy happiness (with Michael Norton)
03 May, 2021Can money really buy happiness? Michael Norton is a social science researcher who studies how we feel about our spending decisions. His work explores questions like: What’s the best way to spend your cash? How much should you donate to …
Duración: 32 min
