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As we move through the world, it's easy to imagine we're processing everything that happens around us and then deciding how to respond. But psychologist and neuroscientist Norman Farb says our brains actually navigate the world by coming up with mental maps. These maps act like a ... Show More
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We all make plans. They're part of life. There are times, however, when situations change and even the best laid plans go horribly awry. Whether it's changing one's life for a relationship, or dealing with a housemate who's saddled with sadness, sometimes plans need to be altered ... Show More
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The way we spend our hours defines our lives. This hour, TED speakers explore how we make choices about time, meaning and attention in a world of infinite options.TED Radio Hour+ subscribers now get access to bonus episodes, with more ideas from TED speakers and a behind the scen ... Show More
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"Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans." It's been 45 years since John Lennon sang that line, yet it's an idea that continues to speak to an uncomfortable truth. While we all like to think we have some measure of control over how our lives will unfold, our plans are often upended by unknown events and curveballs we couldn't have pr ... Show More
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