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TED Radio Hour "Reduce, reuse, recycle." We've heard that for decades—but does it work? This hour, TED speakers reimagine the well-known slogan and reconsider how we think about what we consume and throw away.

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Repair, Repurpose, Reimagine

"Reduce, reuse, recycle." We've heard that for decades—but does it work? This hour, TED speakers reimagine the well-known slogan and reconsider how we think about what we consume and throw away.

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Life's biggest questions, explored.

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Our tech has a climate problem: How we solve it

AI, EVs and satellites can help fight the climate crisis. But they, too, have an environmental cost. This hour, TED speakers examine how we can use each innovation without making the problem worse.

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So Awkward: Embracing life's embarrassing moments

Forgetting a name, a poorly executed hug, the 7th grade — awkwardness is part of our lives whether we like it or not. But what if we put the embarrassment aside and embraced our awkward selves?

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What's in a Face: How technology uses our faces

We think our faces are our own. But technology can use them to identify, influence and mimic us. This week, TED speakers explore the promise and peril of turning the human face into a digital tool.

What's in a Face: How technology uses our faces
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