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The art of vulnerability and connection with comedian Mae Martin

Mae Martin is a comedian, improviser, screenwriter, and podcast host. Their work on Netflix includes the stand-up special Sap and the aptly named TV series Feel Good. Adam and Mae chat about the value of vulnerability in connection, snapping out of procrastination, shame spirals, and life lessons from the art of improvisation. Transcripts for ReThinking are available at go.ted.com/RWAGscripts

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  The science of fighting crime with Nick Cowen

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  Malcolm Gladwell on the importance of self-correction

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  Finding the joy of service with Milk Bar's Christina Tosi and restaurateur…

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  Should leaders be feared or loved? with historian Niall Ferguson

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  Overcoming loneliness with Surgeon General Vivek Murthy

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  The dark side of charisma

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  How to design teams that don’t suck

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  The wrong way to think about culture fit

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  John Legend on the creative process and "mumbling" his way to a hit

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  The secret to success isn't power — it's status

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  Sarah Silverman on being wrong — and treating trolls with kindness

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  How to stop doom scrolling — and have a better experience online with Jay …

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  Fixing college campuses with political scientist Danielle Allen

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  Trevor Noah on the importance of context

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  Fighting against the status quo with filmmaker Jon M. Chu

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  How to fight prejudice with Betsy Levy Paluck