Bridges should be beautiful

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June 27, 2018 Today's TED Talk Bridges should be beautiful 14:01 minutes · TED2018 Bridges need to be functional, safe and durable, but they should also be elegant and beautiful, says structural engineer Ian Firth. In this mesmerizing tour of bridges old and new, Firth explores the potential for innovation and variety in this essential structure -- and how spectacular ones reveal our connectivity, unleash our creativity and hint at our identity. Watch now »   Playlist of the Day How architecture can connect us A tour of thoughtful spaces built to bring people together and strengthen communities, rather than wall them off from one another. Watch » 7 talks · Total run time 1:48:20 listen to worklife with adam grant Being your own boss can be liberating, but it can also be paralyzing. On this episode of TED's podcast WorkLife with Adam Grant, we talk to author Dan Pink about the challenges of working for ourselves and visit a tomato paste company that has run successfully for decades without any bosses at all. Subscribe now for free on Apple Podcasts, the TED Android App or your favorite podcast platform. Listen now »   Download the TED app

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