Best Message Bot Podcasts (2025)

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S5 E11: A World Without Two Doctor Whittiers 15:33

3d ago15:33

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Monica and James acknowledge something is missing from their lives, and she’s called to a mysterious meeting at WhittierCorp. Do you want to buy the script?⁠⁠ ⁠https://tinyurl.com/sixminutesscript⁠⁠⁠ Want to listen to music from the show?⁠⁠ ⁠https://tinyurl.com/sixminutestheme⁠⁠⁠ Looking for official Six Minutes merch?⁠⁠ ⁠https://tinyurl.com/sixmin…

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Ren Tumath Casey Cardinia and message of peace

4d ago

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Ren Tumath and message of peaceBy Sally Goldner with Ren Tumath

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Lost without you: 20 years of finding (losing?) our way with Google Maps 33:15

6d ago33:15

33:15

2025 marks 20 years of Google Maps — a tool that many of us would be, quite literally, lost without. We hear from New Orleanians who used Google Maps/Google Earth in its inaugural year to survey the damage to their homes following Hurricane Katrina. We also talk to the internet's Map Men, who ask whether "the best maps humanity has ever produced ar…

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Who is really shaping the future of AI? 51:05

6d ago51:05

51:05

What will AI look like in 2026? Is the hype a bubble or a tech revolution that will transform everything? This episode, the global politics shaping the future of AI and what it means for you. Guests include tech entrepreneur Alvin Wang Graylin, NPR tech reporter John Ruwitch, and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman in conversation with TED's Chris Anderson. TED …

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Beyond the LLM: How Koch and ipushpull Automated Trade Capture from Chat 22:23

8d ago22:23

22:23

In this episode of the ipushpull Capital Markets FinTech Forum, Robert Kingham, Head of North America Sales, ipushpull, sits down with Tim Flynn, IT Leader at Koch Energy Services. Tim is a seasoned technology leader with over 20 years of experience delivering trading and risk management solutions in the energy markets. Currently leading technology…

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S5 E10: A World Without Firepower 7:47

9d ago7:47

7:47

The Anders house is saved by an old nemesis as Holiday sees a way to connect. Do you want to buy the script?⁠ ⁠https://tinyurl.com/sixminutesscript⁠⁠ Want to listen to music from the show?⁠ ⁠https://tinyurl.com/sixminutestheme⁠⁠ Looking for official Six Minutes merch?⁠ ⁠https://tinyurl.com/sixminutesmerch⁠⁠ For more great shows and to listen early …

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Dennis Altman's new book Righting My World; Jonathan Butler Mapping LGBTQIA+ history

12d ago

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Dennis Altman's new book Righting My World; Jonathan Butler Mapping LGBT historyBy Sally Goldner with Dennis Altman and Jonathan Butler

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The drone web: how consumer drones have covered Ukraine's battle lines with fiber optic cable 38:31

13d ago38:31

38:31

There's a lot of drone warfare footage on the internet from Ukraine and Russia. But over the last year, a surprising change has emerged, via photos from the battlefront posted online. It has become clear that a huge part of the drone war, from dropping grenades on soldiers in bunkers, to dropping explosives on infrastructure or airfields, is wired.…

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Soundtracks of our lives 51:23

13d ago51:23

51:23

From our favorite songs to our own voices, we're surrounded by sound all day. But how does all this noise affect our emotions and behavior? This hour, TED speakers explore how sound shapes our lives. Guests include musician and professor of songwriting Scarlet Keys, AI CEO Pierre Barreau, voice expert Rebecca Kleinberger and musician Snow Raven. (O…

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Remembering a maestro through 'New World Symphony' 14:20

15d ago14:20

14:20

Before his passing, conductor Robert Franz guided us through the first movement of Dvorák's "New World Symphony" using his four essential tools for listening—rhythm, melody, texture and visuals. As the year comes to a close, Manoush Zomorodi shares one of her favorite TED Radio Hour+ episodes. Robert Franz was also featured in episode, "How we expe…

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S5 E9: A World Without Casey Controlling Her Powers 7:41

16d ago7:41

7:41

Casey’s electrical slip-up causes a disaster in the Anders house. Do you want to buy the script? ⁠https://tinyurl.com/sixminutesscript⁠ Want to listen to music from the show? ⁠https://tinyurl.com/sixminutestheme⁠ Looking for official Six Minutes merch? ⁠https://tinyurl.com/sixminutesmerch⁠ For more great shows and to listen early and ad-free, visit…

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Midsumma James Bot re Bodies no Bodies; Han from Hetslayer

19d ago

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Midsumma James Bot re Bodies no Bodies; Han from HetslayerBy Sally Goldner with James Bot from Bodies no Bodies and Han from Hetslayer

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What's on the menu: Ruby Tandoh on how the internet and algorithms shape our appetites 28:38

20d ago28:38

28:38

The internet decides what's for dinner. Ruby Tandoh is the author of the new book, All Consuming: Why We Eat the Way We Eat Now. A stint on the Great British Bake Off when she was in college launched her into the world of cookbooks — increasingly irrelevant in a world where we're more likely to turn to Google for a recipe than turn to our bookshelv…

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Finding your bliss 51:51

20d ago51:51

51:51

It's been a long, complicated year. This hour, TED speakers share ideas to help you get grounded, back on track, and even edge toward something like bliss. TED Radio Hour+ subscribers now get access to bonus episodes, with more ideas from TED speakers and a behind the scenes look with our producers. A Plus subscription also lets you listen to regul…

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S5 E8: A World Without House Swapping 14:45

23d ago14:45

14:45

As Cyrus gets a glimpse of Brynleigh’s life, she’s brought into his by Monica. Do you want to buy the script? ⁠https://tinyurl.com/sixminutesscript⁠ Want to listen to music from the show? ⁠https://tinyurl.com/sixminutestheme⁠ Looking for official Six Minutes merch? ⁠https://tinyurl.com/sixminutesmerch⁠ For more great shows and to listen early and a…

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Ready to Start Bulk SMS in Delhi? 2:24

24d ago2:24

2:24

In this episode, we explore how Bulk SMS Delhi is powering communication across Delhi NCR, trusted by over 2,000+ businesses. Learn about real-time 3-second OTP delivery, TRAI-compliant DLT routes, and pricing that starts at ₹0.11/SMS. We also discuss why retail stores, restaurants, hospitals, coaching centers, startups, and real estate companies r…

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Queer Brunswick; 3CR and awards; World AIDS day

26d ago

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Queer Brunswick; 3CR and awards, World AIDS dayBy Sally Goldner

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Episodes we love: Sandwiches of History 35:42

27d ago35:42

35:42

In honor of the day-after-Thanksgiving leftover sandwich, we're revisiting our conversation with Barry Enderwick, the man behind the beloved and wildly popular "Sandwiches of History" social media accounts. Barry joined Ben and Amory to make a triple-decker sandwich from 1958, and to talk about his first cookbook, "Sandwiches of History the Cookboo…

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Decoding nature’s hidden patterns 49:39

27d ago49:39

49:39

We can’t protect what we don’t understand. From decoding wolf howls to making sense of millions of citizen-science sightings, we explore the tools helping researchers understand the wild in new ways. TED Radio Hour+ subscribers now get access to bonus episodes, with more ideas from TED speakers and a behind the scenes look with our producers. A Plu…

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S5 E7: A World Without Cyrus Recognizing His Own Message 10:26

1M ago10:26

10:26

When Cybot disappears, he returns with a message…from another place and time. Do you want to buy the script? ⁠https://tinyurl.com/sixminutesscript⁠ Want to listen to music from the show? ⁠https://tinyurl.com/sixminutestheme⁠ Looking for official Six Minutes merch? ⁠https://tinyurl.com/sixminutesmerch⁠ For more great shows and to listen early and ad…

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TDOR speech and MQFF great films

1M ago

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TDOR speech and MQFF great filmsBy Sally Goldner

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Chiveman and a mountain of margarine 26:37

1M ago26:37

26:37

Endless Thread serves up two of Reddit's most absurd food sagas. First course: Chivegate, in which a Redditor vows to chop a cup of chives daily until the kitchen confidential subreddit declares perfection, only to be accused of fraud. Second course: A Reddit user desperately seeking advice on how to quietly move 13 two-thousand-pound pallets of ma…

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How to repair your most important relationships 49:37

1M ago49:37

49:37

It's never too late to make things right—even when cracks form within our relationships with our families, our environment...or the inevitable. This hour, TED speakers offer healing solutions. TED Radio Hour+ subscribers now get access to bonus episodes, with more ideas from TED speakers and a behind the scenes look with our producers. A Plus subsc…

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S5 E6: A World Without Knowing the Identity of the Creepy Voice at WhittierCorp 12:30

1M ago12:30

12:30

Cyrus and Brynleigh are interrogated by a mysterious person. Do you want to buy the script? ⁠https://tinyurl.com/sixminutesscript⁠ Want to listen to music from the show? ⁠https://tinyurl.com/sixminutestheme⁠ Looking for official Six Minutes merch? ⁠https://tinyurl.com/sixminutesmerch⁠ For more great shows and to listen early and ad-free, visit⁠ ⁠GZ…

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News roundup: TDoV, International Day of Tolerance, Seniors/elders/middle cohort

1M ago

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TDoV, International Day of Tolerance, Seniors/elders/middle cohorthttps://events.humanitix.com/trans-day-of-remembrance-vigil-2025https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transgender_Day_of_Remembrancehttps://medium.com/extra-extra/tolerance-is-not-a-moral-precept-1af7007d6376By Sally Goldner

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Fryders and Alligator Alcatraz tours: When trolls get inventive 31:27

1M ago31:27

31:27

Ben and Amory share two stories about some out-of-the-box internet trolling. First, Amory tries to untangle a web of rumors surrounding an unusual dish from New Zealand. Then, Ben takes us aboard Terri's Tourz, an alleged Everglade tourist attraction claiming to offer the nation's first ever tours of the South Florida Detention Center known as Alli…

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How the creator economy is making you talk like the internet 49:38

1M ago49:38

49:38

Online linguist Adam Aleksic explains how he goes viral decoding internet slang. Plus, why making a living online means working for “the algorithm,” in part 2 of our creator economy series. TED Radio Hour+ subscribers now get access to bonus episodes, with more ideas from TED speakers and a behind the scenes look with our producers. A Plus subscrip…

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Episodes we love: Lofi Girl 38:06

1M ago38:06

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This November, we're playing some of our favorite episodes from the past alongside new stuff, so that newer listeners can experience our back catalogue. And LoFi Girl is one that holds up, big time! If you've ever searched for "chill beats for studying" or some other form of lean back, endless playlists without vocals and with a consistent vibe, yo…

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S5 E5: A World Without Cyrus and Brynleigh Remembering Cyleigh 10:57

1M ago10:57

10:57

Cyrus rescues Brynleigh from the water, but it's Birdie who discovers a new talent. Do you want to buy the script? ⁠https://tinyurl.com/sixminutesscript⁠ Want to listen to music from the show? ⁠https://tinyurl.com/sixminutestheme⁠ Looking for official Six Minutes merch? ⁠https://tinyurl.com/sixminutesmerch⁠ For more great shows and to listen early …

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News Zohran Mamdani Queensland puberty blockers gender revel gala Equality Project

2M ago

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News Zohran Mamdani Queensland puberty blockers gender revel gala Equality ProjectTrans month eventsBy Sally Goldner

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Labubus, lafufus, and Hello Kitty: How cuteness conquered the internet 27:17

2M ago27:17

27:17

While some people find Labubus terrifying, millions of others find their big eyes and furry features irresistibly adorable. Why? From Labubu dolls taking over TikTok, to emoji taking over our text messages, cuteness is all over the internet. Ben and Amory talk to Joshua Paul Dale, professor at Tokyo's Chuo University and the preeminent cuteness exp…

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The price of creativity 49:35

2M ago49:35

49:35

The words "content creator" may make you roll your eyes. But in part 1 of our series, Kickstarter co-founder Yancey Strickler explains how the creator economy is changing work, art and what we value. TED Radio Hour+ subscribers now get access to bonus episodes, with more ideas from TED speakers and a behind the scenes look with our producers. A Plu…

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Episodes we love: Welcome to the Jam 33:46

2M ago33:46

33:46

Everybody get up, it's time to slam now... again! Yes, we're revisiting our episode about the website for the 1996 movie "Space Jam," which is still up and functioning nearly 30 years later. Amory and Ben talk to the hilarious team behind this digital artifact and hear the unlikely story of its continued existence. Show notes: The Space Jam website…

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S5 E4: A World Without a Friend to Jump in the River With 10:40

2M ago10:40

10:40

Brynleigh realizes she’s going to have to leave Nowhere without Holiday. Do you want to buy the script? ⁠https://tinyurl.com/sixminutesscript⁠ Want to listen to music from the show? ⁠https://tinyurl.com/sixminutestheme⁠ Looking for official Six Minutes merch? ⁠https://tinyurl.com/sixminutesmerch⁠ For more great shows and to listen early and ad-free…

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S2E1: Horny for War: The History of How Sex Became A Weapon 23:43

2M ago23:43

23:43

White feathers, red light districts, and the rise of the military edging complex. How governments weaponized horniness to win WWI, and began to reimagine what women represent to a nation at war. — A production of BRINK, original media and branded entertainment Website: thisispropaganda.show Instagram: @thisispropagandashow Email: [email protected]…

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Endless Dread: Haunted Hayride 38:04

2M ago38:04

38:04

In keeping with Endless Thread tradition, Ben and Amory are celebrating spooky season with another installment of "Endless Dread." This time, we're bringing you along on both an actual haunted hayride — thanks to McCray's Farm in South Hadley, MA — and a digital one, through a handful of spooky stories from the internet. Ben introduces Amory to a T…

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Move fast...and fix democracy? 49:40

2M ago49:40

49:40

It's easy to despair with another government shutdown. But this hour, three speakers argue that simple upgrades are key to restoring faith in the American experiment. Guests include venture capitalist and political consultant Bradley Tusk, political advisor Jennifer Pahlka and e-governance expert Anna Piperal. TED Radio Hour+ subscribers now get ac…

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MessageBot: The Future of Bulk SMS in India 3:12

2M ago3:12

3:12

Welcome to MessageBot — Smarter Business Messaging for India, the podcast where we explore how technology is transforming customer communication across industries. From Bulk SMS and Voice Calls to WhatsApp and RCS Messaging, each episode helps Indian businesses understand how to connect, engage, and grow using fast, reliable, and TRAI-compliant mes…

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Episodes we love: Artist Known — Illustrator for 'A Wrinkle in Time' gets long-overdue credit 46:10

2M ago46:10

46:10

New to Endless Thread? Wooooo! We're revisiting some favorites from our archives to welcome you. First up: The cover art for the 1976 paperback edition of Madeleine L'Engle's classic, spooky sci-fi/fantasy novel "A Wrinkle in Time" — featuring a rainbow-winged centaur and a green, glowering, red-eyed face — is iconic. And yet, for nearly 50 years, …

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S5 E3: A World Without High School Lab Partners 12:48

2M ago12:48

12:48

Jude makes his plea to Brynleigh while Cyrus seeks help from an old friend. Do you want to buy the script? ⁠https://tinyurl.com/sixminutesscript⁠ Want to listen to music from the show? ⁠https://tinyurl.com/sixminutestheme⁠ Looking for official Six Minutes merch? ⁠https://tinyurl.com/sixminutesmerch⁠ For more great shows and to listen early and ad-f…

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Sandra Thom-Jones re Autistics at Work

2M ago

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Sandra Thom-Jones (pronouncerd Tom) re her excellent new book Autistics at WorkBy Sally Goldner with guest Sandra Thom-Jones

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The great food rescue 49:37

2M ago49:37

49:37

The average American household throws away $200 of food each month. How can we get more food onto plates and less into landfills? This hour, changing the food system, from the farm to your kitchen. Guests include food waste expert Dana Gunders, social entrepreneur Jasmine Crowe-Houston, chef and sustainability activist Anthony Myint and behavioral …

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Hidden Levels Ep. 6: Segagaga 40:38

2M ago40:38

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The final episode of Hidden Levels explores the story of SEGA developer Tez Okano and the bizarre, meta-game he created: Segagaga. Okano joined SEGA in 1992, witnessing firsthand the company's tumultuous experience in the "console wars" against Nintendo and Sony. In the mid-1990s, SEGA struggled to make hardware that kept up with its rivals. The SE…

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Hidden Levels Ep. 5: Press B to Touch Grass 41:47

2M ago41:47

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Video games are arguably the antithesis of nature; highly constructed worlds, synthetic, inorganic. If you grew up gaming, you may recall grown-ups telling you to shut down the console, go outside, and touch some grass. These days, though, touching grass isn’t something you have to do outside. As gaming has grown into a 200 billion dollar industry,…

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Surgical Precision: One doctor's quest to show how video games can save lives 24:34

2M ago24:34

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Dr. James "Butch" Rosser was a pioneer in minimally invasive surgery in the 1990s. When he credited his surgical skills to video games, people dismissed him. The prevailing narrative was that kids who played video games became killers, not doctors. So Butch set out on quest: to show how video games can help make better doctors. Show notes: The impa…

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S5 E2: A World Without Robotics Competition Victories 12:07

2M ago12:07

12:07

The Anders family returns “home” and a glitchy Cybot spills all. Meanwhile, Nowhere might not be as empty as it first seemed. Do you want to buy the script? ⁠https://tinyurl.com/sixminutesscript⁠ Want to listen to music from the show? ⁠https://tinyurl.com/sixminutestheme⁠ Looking for official Six Minutes merch? ⁠https://tinyurl.com/sixminutesmerch⁠…

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LGBTIQA+ multicultural fair day and tilde TGD film festival.

2M ago

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LGBTIQA+ multicultural fair day Maria BololiaTilde TGD film festival Ro BrightBy Sally Goldner with guests Maria Bololia and Ro Bright

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Hidden Levels Ep. 4: Machinima 45:08

2M ago45:08

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Machinima — a portmanteau of “machine” and “cinema” — refers to movies filmed inside video games. The art form had a renaissance in the 1990s, and many thought it had a future in Hollywood. Among the early pioneers were the New York animation collective the Ill Clan, who puppeteered characters in real-time inside the video game Quake, bypassing tra…

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Hidden Levels: Choose Your Player (Side Quest) 31:25

2M ago31:25

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Today, Stef Sanjati is a creator on YouTube with over half a million subscribers. Her content mostly focuses on her two greatest loves — makeup and gaming — often combining the two with her otherworldly video game-inspired beauty tutorials. Growing up in small-town Ontario, though, Stef was a quiet, introverted kid who was bullied a lot. For one th…

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The art of choosing what to do 49:38

2M ago49:38

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The way we spend our hours defines our lives. This hour, TED speakers explore how we make choices about time, meaning and attention in a world of infinite options. TED Radio Hour+ subscribers now get access to bonus episodes, with more ideas from TED speakers and a behind the scenes look with our producers. A Plus subscription also lets you listen …

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