Episode 395: TED Talks and the History of Public Speaking

Past Present by Nicole Hemmer

Oct 10, 202344:01News & Politics

In this episode, Neil, Niki, and Natalia discuss the rise – and fall? – of the TED Talk. Support Past Present on Patreon: Here are some links and references mentioned during this week's show: · The writer Coleman Hughes...

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