How cohousing can make us happier (and live longer)

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July 24, 2017 Today's TED Talk How cohousing can make us happier (and live longer) 10:15 minutes · TED2017 Loneliness doesn't always stem from being alone. For architect Grace Kim, loneliness is a function of how socially connected we feel to the people around us -- and it's often the result of the homes we live in. She shares an age-old antidote to isolation: cohousing, a way of living where people choose to share space with their neighbors, get to know them, and look after them. Rethink your home and how you live in it with this eye-opening talk. 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 NEW ON IDEAS.TED.COM 4 ways to curb our addiction to plastic Not all plastic is evil, but our world could probably do with a whole lot less of it. Check out these great ideas -- from a googly-eyed trash catcher to a styrofoam substitute made from mushrooms -- and learn some small steps you can take right now. Read more »   Download the TED app

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