The healing power of reading

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June 6, 2019 Today's TED Talk The healing power of reading 18:27 minutes · TEDxTaipei Reading and writing can be acts of courage that bring us closer to others and ourselves. Author Michelle Kuo shares how teaching reading skills to her students in the Mississippi Delta revealed the bridging power of the written word -- as well as the limitations of its power. Watch now » Playlist of the Day Talks for lifelong readers Whether you're a budding bibliophile or already in the throes of whirlwind romance with your favorite writers, these talks are for you! Watch » 7 talks · Total run time 1:20:57 NEW ON IDEAS.TED.COM What makes a person creepy? And what purpose do our creep detectors serve? A psychologist explains Researchers have identified many things -- like unpredictable laughter, pale skin, unkempt hair -- that people tend to find unsettling in others. But they've also realized this: we humans are pretty poor judges of who we should trust. Read more »   Download the TED app

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