The risky politics of progress

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September 1, 2016 Today’s TED Talk The risky politics of progress 18:16 minutes · TEDSummit Global problems such as terrorism, inequality and political dysfunction aren't easy to solve, but that doesn't mean we should stop trying. In fact, suggests journalist Jonathan Tepperman, we might even want to think riskier. He traveled the world to ask global leaders how they're tackling hard problems -- and unearthed surprisingly hopeful stories that he's distilled into three tools for problem-solving. Watch now »   Playlist of the Day The issues at stake in the US election of 2016 Relevant, informative talks to help you navigate the conversation surrounding the 2016 presidential election. Watch » 11 talks · Total run time 3:02:05 NEW ON IDEAS.TED.COM How to solve problems, from an inventor with 200+ patents Robert Fischell invented the rechargeable pacemaker and the implantable insulin pump -- not to mention helped create the precursor to GPS. The 87-year-old shares a peek into his creative process. Read more » Join us on Facebook Follow us @TEDTalks

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