How to Be a Better Human

Many of us are entering the new year with a similar goal — to build community and connect more with others. To kick off season five of How to be a Better Human, a podcast from TED, Priya Parker shares ideas on how to be the host with the most. An expert on building connection, Priya is the author of “The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters.” Whether it’s a book club, wedding, birthday or niche-and-obscurely themed party, Priya and Chris talk about how to create meaningful and fun experiences for all of your guests — including yourself. Check out the How to Be a Better Human podcast on your favorite podcast app: Follow TED! X: Instagram: Facebook: LinkedIn: TikTok: The TED Talks channel features talks, performances and original series from the world's leading thinkers and doers. Subscribe to our channel for videos on Technology, Entertainment and Design — plus science, business, global issues, the arts and more. Visit to get our entire library of TED Talks, transcripts, tra

Many of us are entering the new year with a similar goal — to build community and connect more with others. To kick off season five of How to be a Better Human, a podcast from TED, Priya Parker shares ideas on how to be the host with the most. An expert on building connection, Priya is the author of “The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters.” Whether it’s a book club, wedding, birthday or niche-and-obscurely themed party, Priya and Chris talk about how to create meaningful and fun experiences for all of your guests — including yourself. Check out the How to Be a Better Human podcast on your favorite podcast app: Follow TED! X: Instagram: Facebook: LinkedIn: TikTok: The TED Talks channel features talks, performances and original series from the world's leading thinkers and doers. Subscribe to our channel for videos on Technology, Entertainment and Design — plus science, business, global issues, the arts and more. Visit to get our entire library of TED Talks, transcripts, tra

Many of us are entering the new year with a similar goal — to build community and connect more with others. To kick off season five of How to be a Better Human, a podcast from TED, Priya Parker shares ideas on how to be the host with the most. An expert on building connection, Priya is the author of “The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters.” Whether it’s a book club, wedding, birthday or niche-and-obscurely themed party, Priya and Chris talk about how to create meaningful and fun experiences for all of your guests — including yourself. Check out the How to Be a Better Human podcast on your favorite podcast app: Follow TED! X: Instagram: Facebook: LinkedIn: TikTok: The TED Talks channel features talks, performances and original series from the world's leading thinkers and doers. Subscribe to our channel for videos on Technology, Entertainment and Design — plus science, business, global issues, the arts and more. Visit to get our entire library of TED Talks, transcripts, tra

Many of us are entering the new year with a similar goal — to build community and connect more with others. To kick off season five of How to be a Better Human, a podcast from TED, Priya Parker shares ideas on how to be the host with the most. An expert on building connection, Priya is the author of “The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters.” Whether it’s a book club, wedding, birthday or niche-and-obscurely themed party, Priya and Chris talk about how to create meaningful and fun experiences for all of your guests — including yourself. Check out the How to Be a Better Human podcast on your favorite podcast app: Follow TED! X: Instagram: Facebook: LinkedIn: TikTok: The TED Talks channel features talks, performances and original series from the world's leading thinkers and doers. Subscribe to our channel for videos on Technology, Entertainment and Design — plus science, business, global issues, the arts and more. Visit to get our entire library of TED Talks, transcripts, tra

Nadia Bolz-Weber believes the good and bad in all of us is what makes us human. She has built a career talking about personal failings, recovery, grace, faith and really "whatever the hell else she wants to." She’s a bestselling author, a former stand-up comic, and now an ordained Lutheran Pastor. Bolz-Weber joins host Chris Duffy to discuss her journey with religion, leadership and community. They explore questions around the definition of faith, whether spirituality is innate to us and the beauty of low expectations. This is an episode of TED's How to Be a Better Human podcast. Listen on your favorite podcast app: For the full text transcript, visit Follow TED! X: Instagram: Facebook: LinkedIn: TikTok: The TED Talks channel features talks, performances and original series from the world's leading thinkers and doers. Subscribe to our channel for videos on Technology, Entertainment and Design — plus science, business, global issues, the arts and more. Visit to get our entire library of

Nadia Bolz-Weber believes the good and bad in all of us is what makes us human. She has built a career talking about personal failings, recovery, grace, faith and really "whatever the hell else she wants to." She’s a bestselling author, a former stand-up comic, and now an ordained Lutheran Pastor. Bolz-Weber joins host Chris Duffy to discuss her journey with religion, leadership and community. They explore questions around the definition of faith, whether spirituality is innate to us and the beauty of low expectations. This is an episode of TED's How to Be a Better Human podcast. Listen on your favorite podcast app: For the full text transcript, visit Follow TED! X: Instagram: Facebook: LinkedIn: TikTok: The TED Talks channel features talks, performances and original series from the world's leading thinkers and doers. Subscribe to our channel for videos on Technology, Entertainment and Design — plus science, business, global issues, the arts and more. Visit to get our entire library of

There’s only so much you can do in a week — or, according to Oliver Burkeman, in the roughly 4,000 weeks the average human lives. Oliver is a journalist and author of the books "Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals, Meditations for Mortals" and the newsletter “The Imperfectionist.” Chris and Oliver discuss the paradoxes of making change happen, how life’s mishaps can become our most treasured memories, and why sharing your imperfections can be an act of generosity. This is an episode of TED's How to Be a Better Human podcast. Listen on your favorite podcast app: For the full text transcript, visit Follow TED! X: Instagram: Facebook: LinkedIn: TikTok: The TED Talks channel features talks, performances and original series from the world's leading thinkers and doers. Subscribe to our channel for videos on Technology, Entertainment and Design — plus science, business, global issues, the arts and more. Visit to get our entire library of TED Talks, transcripts, translations, pers

There’s only so much you can do in a week — or, according to Oliver Burkeman, in the roughly 4,000 weeks the average human lives. Oliver is a journalist and author of the books "Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals, Meditations for Mortals" and the newsletter “The Imperfectionist.” Chris and Oliver discuss the paradoxes of making change happen, how life’s mishaps can become our most treasured memories, and why sharing your imperfections can be an act of generosity. This is an episode of TED's How to Be a Better Human podcast. Listen on your favorite podcast app: For the full text transcript, visit Follow TED! X: Instagram: Facebook: LinkedIn: TikTok: The TED Talks channel features talks, performances and original series from the world's leading thinkers and doers. Subscribe to our channel for videos on Technology, Entertainment and Design — plus science, business, global issues, the arts and more. Visit to get our entire library of TED Talks, transcripts, translations, pers

Talking about money can feel confusing and awkward, but it doesn’t have to be. Paco de Leon is a financial planner and author of the book "Finance for the People: Getting a Grip on Your Finances." In this episode of the "How to Be a Better Human" podcast, Paco joins host Chris Duffy to discuss ways everyone — but particularly freelancers and artists — can reframe their conversations and shift their mindset from “money corrupts” to “money gives you the power and freedom to create more art." hether it’s advising parents how to talk about money to their children or learning how to set a premium price for your skill, Paco shares tips to help you increase your profits – and transform your confidence around money. This is an episode of TED's How to Be a Better Human podcast. Listen on your favorite podcast app: For the full text transcript, visit Follow TED! X: Instagram: Facebook: LinkedIn: TikTok: The TED Talks channel features talks, performances and original series from the world's leadi

Talking about money can feel confusing and awkward, but it doesn’t have to be. Paco de Leon is a financial planner and author of the book "Finance for the People: Getting a Grip on Your Finances." In this episode of the "How to Be a Better Human" podcast, Paco joins host Chris Duffy to discuss ways everyone — but particularly freelancers and artists — can reframe their conversations and shift their mindset from “money corrupts” to “money gives you the power and freedom to create more art." hether it’s advising parents how to talk about money to their children or learning how to set a premium price for your skill, Paco shares tips to help you increase your profits – and transform your confidence around money. This is an episode of TED's How to Be a Better Human podcast. Listen on your favorite podcast app: For the full text transcript, visit Follow TED! X: Instagram: Facebook: LinkedIn: TikTok: The TED Talks channel features talks, performances and original series from the world's leadi