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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Sunday Pick: Design Matters with Carrie Brownstein

Sunday Pick: Design Matters with Carrie Brownstein

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8 Kesä 202410min

Why broken hearts hurt — and what heals them | Yoram Yovell

Why broken hearts hurt — and what heals them | Yoram Yovell

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A snack’s journey from the farm to your mouth | Aruna Rangachar Pohl

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How does a biscuit make it from the farm to your plate? Sustainable development leader Aruna Rangachar Pohl unpacks the long journey of one of India’s most beloved snacks, revealing how the current in...

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Your right to repair AI systems | Rumman Chowdhury

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For AI to achieve its full potential, non-experts need to be let into the development process, says Rumman Chowdhury, CEO and cofounder of Humane Intelligence. She tells the story of farmers fighting ...

4 Kesä 202410min

The difference between false empathy and true support | Chezare A. Warren

The difference between false empathy and true support | Chezare A. Warren

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