Brene Brown: The Power of Vulnerability
Brene Brown studies human connection -- our ability to empathize, belong, love. In a poignant, funny talk at TEDxHouston, she shares a deep insight from her research, one that sent her on a personal quest to know herself as well as to understand humanity. A talk to share.
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Britta Riley: A Garden in My Apartment
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Phil Plait: How to Defend Earth From Asteroids
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Jane Fonda: Life's Third Act
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