Our lives are often defined by major turning points. They can happen gradually or in an instant. But how do we reconcile the before and the after — our former selves with who we’ve become? In this hour, we hear from TED speakers who have been shaped by profound turning points in their lives.
1. Sherwin Nuland: What Does Electroshock Therapy Feel Like?
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2. Ric Elias: What Runs Through Your Mind As Your Plane Is Crashing?
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3. Maajid Nawaz: How Does An Islamist Extremist Change His Mind?
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4. Joshua Prager: Can Everything Change In An Instant?
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