How to see past your own perspective and find truth

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June 5, 2017 Today's TED Talk How to see past your own perspective and find truth 14:26 minutes · TED2017 The more we read and watch online, the harder it becomes to tell the difference between what's real and what's fake. It's as if we know more but understand less, says philosopher Michael Patrick Lynch. In this talk, he dares us to take active steps to burst our filter bubbles and participate in the common reality that actually underpins everything. Watch now »   Playlist of the Day How to pop our filter bubbles Insights and advice to escaping the echo chambers of social media, newsfeeds, and everyday conversation so that we may get a better, less rose-tinted grasp of the world and people around us. Watch » 9 talks · Total run time 1:42:27 NEW ON IDEAS.TED.COM The best possible thing you can do to help your child through your divorce Most kids will suffer for a short time after a marriage ends, but what exacerbates and extends their stress and anxiety is when they feel torn between two parents, says communication researcher Tamara Afifi. Read more »   Download the TED app

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