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Our video was Jochen Wegner: What happened when we paired up thousands of strangers to t

In spring 2019, more than 17,000 Europeans from 33 countries signed up to have a political argument with a complete stranger. They were part of “Europe Talks,” a project that organizes one-on-one conversations between people who disagree — sort of like a Tinder for politics. Editor Jochen Wegner shares the unexpected things that happened when people met up to talk — and shows how face-to-face discussions could get a divided world to rethink itself.  View our previous TED Talk Club recordings on our YouTube playlist 

Next Meeting: 28th May at 13.00 GMT/British Summer Time

Register here and join us on May 28th 2025  MII TED Talks Club meeting | Mediators’ Institute of Ireland (If you have previously registered for our TED Talks Club you don’t need to register again)

Our video will be:

The Problem With Being “Too Nice” at Work | Tessa West | TED

Are you “too nice” at work? Social psychologist Tessa West shares her research on how people attempt to mask anxiety with overly polite feedback — a practice that’s more harmful than helpful — and gives three tips to swap generic, unhelpful observations with clear, consistent feedback, even when you feel awkward.