Back in the ’90s, before everyone had smartphones, were things just … better? Tech-focused nostalgia has become a potent cultural force in recent years, driving sales of “dumbphones,” iPods, CDs, and other retro technology. According to a 2023 survey, 67 percent of Americans wish they could go back to a time “before everyone was ‘plugged in.’” The psychologi ... Show More
Oct 2024
Sunday Pick: How to be an adult — and how to raise one | How to Be a Better Human
Each Sunday, TED shares an episode of another podcast we think you'll love, handpicked for you… by us. Whether it’s grades and test scores, cushy jobs or big salaries, our ideas of “success” tend to be incredibly narrow and often start incredibly early. Julie Lythcott-Haims is a ... Show More
35m 22s
May 2024
Life Is Short (How to Spend It Wisely)
<p>Today’s episode is a wake-up call. </p><p>The reality is that time is passing you by.</p><p>If you want to live a more meaningful, successful, and happy life, you need to get serious about the amount of time you have with your loved ones, because it’s limited. </p><p>And unfor ... Show More
52m 10s
Oct 2025
The art of choosing what to do
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
49m 38s