What makes life worth living in the face of death

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May 16, 2017 Today's TED Talk What makes life worth living in the face of death 16:09 minutes · TEDMED 2016 In this deeply moving talk, Lucy Kalanithi reflects on life and purpose, sharing the story of her late husband, Paul, a young neurosurgeon who turned to writing after his terminal cancer diagnosis. "Engaging in the full range of experience -- living and dying, love and loss -- is what we get to do," Kalanithi says. "Being human doesn't happen despite suffering -- it happens within it." Watch now »   Playlist of the Day Personal tales from the edge of life Beautiful, intimate and ultimately uplifting stories of challenge -- from making a new home in a strange country, to rebuilding life after unthinkable tragedy. Watch » 14 talks · Total run time 3:53:08 NEW ON IDEAS.TED.COM How thinking like a magician can help you get ahead at work Preparation is the key trick used by magicians -- and it can help you conjure big wow moments, too, says David Kwong. Read more »   Download the TED app

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