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Discussion: The serious role of playfulness in conflict resolution

TUE, JUL 27 | 5:00 PM

Play might be the last thing on your mind when you have a problem, but perhaps it shouldn't be! Play appears to be bonobos' key to avoiding conflict. In small groups hosted by the TED Circles team, discuss a whole new perspective on the value of "monkeying around."

Discussion: The beauty of learning you're wrong

TUE, AUG 10 | 6:00 PM

When your steadfast opinions are tested, do you defend them at all costs or consider new information? In small groups hosted by the TED Circles team, discuss why you think you're right even if you're wrong -- and how to shift that perspective.