Capitalism broke the climate. Now it can fix it | Akshat Rathi
23 September 2024 - 12 minsWe can blame capitalism for worsening the climate crisis, says journalist Akshat Rathi, but we can also use it to create the solutions we need for the mess we're in. He details how “climate capitalism” — the strategic use of market forces and government policies to make polluting the planet cost more than advancing climate solutions — can flip the script and actually make sustainability profitable.
The pattern we're missing in the AI job panic | Vlad Tenev
If history has taught us anything, it’s that when certain jobs are erased, there’s a new wave of jobs on the horizon, says technologist Vlad Tenev. Drawing an arc from hunter-gatherers to social media influencers, he offers hope to those worried about being replaced by AI — whether you’re well into your career or just getting started — suggesting that work disruptions are an essential quality of human progress. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
16 mins
16 December Finished
The trap of win-lose thinking (and how to escape it) | John Mackey
What do you get when you combine a major flood and near-bankruptcy? For Whole Foods cofounder John Mackey, the answer reshaped his business into a household name. He takes us back to the night his first store was destroyed, showing how shifting from a win-lose mindset to a "win-win-win" worldview helped him achieve success — and why it can work for you, too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
11 mins
15 December Finished
Sunday Pick: How to beat impostor syndrome | from Fixable
Up to 80% of people experience impostor syndrome at some point in their lives—a feeling of inadequacy and anxiety about perceived flaws. In this episode, Anne and Frances break down exactly what impostor syndrome is, why we tell ourselves stories that distort reality, and how to break free from these harmful thought patterns. They also introduce some close relatives of impostor syndrome and discuss the pathway back to confidence and a clear-eyed relationship with our own abilities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
41 mins
14 December Finished
This revolutionary moment in space exploration | Chris Hadfield
What does it feel like to see Earth from outer space and imagine humanity's next steps? Astronaut Chris Hadfield, who has flown two Space Shuttle missions and served as commander of the International Space Station, explores the recent leaps in space exploration. From the thrills and risks of commercial space travel to collaborating as a species to shape the future, Hadfield reflects on what inspires innovation and our dreams of visiting the stars. (This conversation, hosted by TED's Whitney Pennington Rodgers, was part of an exclusive TED Membership event. TED Membership is the best way to support and engage with the big ideas you love from TED. To learn more, visit ted.com/membership.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
42 mins
13 December Finished
Is the AI bubble about to burst? | Henrik Zeberg
We are living through what may be the largest economic bubble in history, spanning AI, cryptocurrency and tech company stocks, says financial analyst Henrik Zeberg. He explores why the current AI-crypto bubble mirrors the great economic frenzies of the past, revealing the psychological forces behind them — and why it looks like we're repeating the same patterns again. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
18 mins
12 December Finished
The question that saved my company from bankruptcy | Sharon Price John
Everything successful starts with heart — even the most pragmatic business plan, says Sharon Price John, CEO of Build-A-Bear. She shares how she led a purpose-centered approach to save the beloved teddy bear company from bankruptcy and get it back to global profitability, all by asking one powerful question. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
12 mins
11 December Finished