TED Radio Hour

The Act of Listening

Listening — to loved ones, strangers, faraway places — is an act of generosity and a source of discovery. TED speakers describe how we change when we listen deeply.

By Guy Raz • Jun 7, 2015 • 1 min read

Dave Isay, the founder of StoryCorps, reflects on what happens when people are given a voice, and how we change when we really listen to people we love. New Zealand-born sound artist Honor Harger spent the last few years listening to the stars and recording some of the sounds of space. She reflects on what space sounds like. Percussionist and recording artist Evelyn Glennie, who is almost completely deaf, teaches us how to truly listen. And Rev. Jeffrey Brown explains how listening can transform an entire community.

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TED Radio Hour

The Act of Listening

Listening — to loved ones, strangers, faraway places — is an act of generosity and a source of discovery. TED speakers describe how we change when we listen deeply.

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TED Radio Hour

The Act of Listening

Listening — to loved ones, strangers, faraway places — is an act of generosity and a source of discovery. TED speakers describe how we change when we listen deeply.

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