Why do Americans and Canadians celebrate Labor Day? | Kenneth C. Davis
TED Talks Daily2 Syys 2024

Why do Americans and Canadians celebrate Labor Day? | Kenneth C. Davis

In the United States and Canada, the first Monday of September is a federal holiday, Labor Day. Originally celebrated in New York City’s Union Square in 1882, Labor Day was organized by unions as a rare day of rest for the overworked during the Industrial Revolution. Kenneth C. Davis illustrates the history of Labor Day from Union Square to today.

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To love is to be brave | Kelly Corrigan

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How to spot authoritarianism — and choose democracy | Ian Bassin

How to spot authoritarianism — and choose democracy | Ian Bassin

Democracy is about having choices — and authoritarianism is about not having them, says lawyer and writer Ian Bassin. Detailing the seven steps of the authoritarian playbook, he invites us all to put ...

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Sunday Pick: Fixable Live - A conversation with Scott Galloway

Sunday Pick: Fixable Live - A conversation with Scott Galloway

Each Sunday, TED shares an episode of another podcast we think you'll love, handpicked for you… by us. Today we're sharing a special episode of Fixable, hosted by top leadership coaches Anne Morriss a...

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A second chance for fathers to connect with their kids | Charles C. Daniels, Jr.

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Fathers have a profound impact on their children's lives, yet an estimated ten million kids in the US see their dads less than once a month. Through his advocacy and mental health center, therapist Ch...

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Why you should talk about your anxiety at work | Adam Whybrew

Why you should talk about your anxiety at work | Adam Whybrew

We can’t get rid of anxiety and depression, so we might as well talk about it, says depression truth-teller Adam Whybrew. Sharing his own experience with mental illness, he reveals the surprising bene...

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Why AI needs a "nutrition label" | Kasia Chmielinski

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What do sandwiches have to do with AI? Data reformist Kasia Chmielinski helps us think about artificial intelligence with a useful food metaphor — and breaks down why AI systems should have "nutrition...

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Entertainment is getting an AI upgrade | Kylan Gibbs

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AI has the power to bring your favorite fictional characters to life, says technologist Kylan Gibbs. Introducing Caleb, an "AI agent" with personality and internal reasoning, he demonstrates how AI-po...

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Even healthy couples fight — the difference is how | Julie and John Gottman

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Can conflict actually bring you and your partner closer? It depends on how you fight, say Julie and John Gottman, the world’s leading relationship scientists. They share why the way couples fight can ...

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