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How a dung beetle inspired a better AI model | Nanjira Sambuli

There's a common African proverb: "When elephants fight, it's the grass that suffers." Policy researcher Nanjira Sambuli says we must apply this thinking to today's AI evolution, asking: When tech giants battle for dominance, who gets trampled in the process? She introduces a new ... Show More

9m 19s

Yesterday

1 thing you can do today to be happier | Sonja Lyubomirsky

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 results of her work: a small shift that can ch ... Show More

23m 7s

Feb 2

In defense of hip-hop | Roland Fryer

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 Tupac, Dr. Dre, Jay-Z and Kendrick Lamar, economist Roland Fryer puts one ... Show More

13m 49s

Sep 2025

Why we need to know our lives matter | Jennifer Wallace

It’s not enough to do important work — we need to know it truly matters, says journalist Jennifer Wallace. Drawing on her research into firefighters, caregivers and more, she shows how simple acts of acknowledgment and connection can fuel our sense of purpose in a world that too ... Show More

14m 8s

Aug 2025

What sex, soap and alcohol taught me about making an impact | Myriam Sidibe

What if saving lives and growing a company went hand in hand? Public health expert Myriam Sidibe thinks many businesses are going about social impact all wrong — and leaving millions of dollars on the table at the same time. Drawing from decades of experience, she reveals a playb ... Show More

11m 8s

Feb 2025

ReThinking: The importance of validation with therapist Caroline Fleck

Seeking acceptance is a natural part of the human experience — but do you know how to dish it out? Clinical psychologist Caroline Fleck believes that validating others is a key to building stronger relationships. She and Adam discuss strategies for recognizing another person’s fe ... Show More

37m 17s

Aug 2025

The delicious potential of rescuing wasted food | Jasmine Crowe-Houston

What if solving hunger isn't about growing more food but wasting less of it? Social entrepreneur Jasmine Crowe-Houston has made that idea her mission with Goodr, a platform that reroutes surplus food to people in need. In conversation with journalist and "TED Radio Hour" host Man ... Show More

17m 40s

Sep 2025

(#4) Elise’s Top Ten: The power of vulnerability | Brené Brown

Brené Brown studies human connection -- our ability to empathize, belong, love. In a poignant, funny talk, she shares a deep insight from her research, one that sent her on a personal quest to know herself as well as to understand humanity. A talk to share.Learn more about our fl ... Show More

21m 46s

Aug 2025

Sunday Pick: How to stop devoting yourself to your job (w/ Sarah Jaffe) | How to Be a Better Human

Sarah Jaffe is the author of Work Won’t Love You Back: How Devotion to Our Jobs Keep Us Exploited, Exhausted, and Alone. She and Chris discuss the emotional toll of modern work culture and the importance of community. They also dive into Sarah’s newest book, From the Ashes: Grief ... Show More

41m 24s

Sep 2025

How do you rethink how the world works? An entrepreneur and an engineer answer | Yancey Strickler and Jenny Du

What happens when following the “right” path leads you to the “wrong” place? Kickstarter cofounder Yancey Strickler and scientist Jenny Du discuss how they’ve made careers out of rethinking old systems and imagining new ones. They dive into the spark that led to their success — a ... Show More

26m 17s

Apr 2025

3 ways to fight climate change without getting overwhelmed (w/ Ayana Elizabeth Johnson)

The future could be amazing, if we get it right. That’s so rarely how we think about it though. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson, marine biologist and author of the anthology What If We Get it Right?, is constantly collecting visions of the future and of climate solutions that are worth w ... Show More

36m 8s

Sep 2025

The future of finding love with Bumble CEO Whitney Wolfe Herd | ReThinking with Adam Grant

What will dating look like in the age of AI? Whitney Wolfe Herd is the founder and CEO of Bumble, the popular dating app that has helped millions of people meet their match. In this episode, Whitney chats with Adam about her vision for the future of dating online and offline, her ... Show More

36m 29s

Oct 2024

Cal Tech Professor on the Value of a Chemistry

What would YOU like to hear about on Bloomberg? Help make shows like ours even better by taking our Bloomberg Audience Survey https://bit.ly/48b5Rdn Watch Carol and Tim LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Bloomberg News Higher-Education Finance Reporter Janet Lorin ... Show More

28m 17s

Why we need to know our lives matter | J...