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A collection of TED Talks (and more) on the topic of Community.

Video playlists about Community

The paradox of loneliness

Feel alone? You're not, well, alone. Enjoy a thoughtful collection of TED talks to remind you that solo feeling is a shared and universal experience.

Why art is essential to democracy

Art invites viewers into perspectives and ways of life different from their own -- and with that, helps foster a sense of empathy required for democracy. Learn about the creative avenues art takes in giving power to the people.

Extraordinary, larger-than-life art

These artists translate imagination and poignant worldviews into monumental, magnificent pieces of art.

An ode to unsung heroes

These talks honor the selfless and overall wonderful human beings who help us every day.

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Talks about Community

Gabriella Lascano

Can you love your body — and still want to change it?

Jason Keam

We rise by lifting others

Nila Ibrahimi

The song that sparked a movement in Afghanistan

Lily Yeh

How art transforms brokenness into beauty

Monica Malta

How community-led research drives social change

Scott Shigeoka

Can curiosity heal division?

Dana R. Fisher

How to be an "apocalyptic optimist"

Rhaina Cohen

Why friendship can be just as meaningful as romantic love

Teri Hofford

Why you think you look bad in photos

Rosanne Haggerty

A new vision for ending homelessness in the US

Priya Parker

How to come together in a meaningful way

Brian S. Lowery

How to live a meaningful life

Brian S. Lowery and Kylan Gibbs

What makes us human in the age of AI? A psychologist and a technologist answer

Anthony Myint

The recipe for a healthy climate starts at the dinner table

David Finnigan

A controversial play — and what it taught me about the psychology of climate

Abdoulaye Diabaté

How to end malaria once and for all

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Exclusive articles about Community

“How do I write stuff that feels true and will connect other people?”: a Q & A with Jonny Sun

The writer explains how vulnerability and jokes helped him find his people online and build a supportive community.

Posted Jun 2019

The smart strategy that one LGBTQ forum uses to keep out trolls and bullies

Turn it into a game, says technologist Esra’a Al Shafei. Thanks to features like a point system and a leaderboard, her small site for LGBTQ people in the Arab world is not only fun to use -- it’s free from harassers.

Posted Sep 2018

How to build a successful movement in 4 steps

There’s a kind of Hunger Games occurring among organizations and brands to seize people’s attention and loyalty. Here’s what it takes to win power in today’s hyperconnected age, according to activists Jeremy Heimans and Henry Timms.

Posted Apr 2018

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