This TED Radio Hour episode explores the multifaceted concept of coexistence across various domains. It highlights the surprising harmony between urban development and thriving wildlife in Singapore, the controversial scientific quest for extraterrestrial intelligence by astrophysicist Avi Loeb, and the personal journey of Laurel Braitman learning to reconcile grief and joy after profound loss. The overarching theme emphasizes how different entities—species, ideas, and conflicting emotions—can find ways to adapt, make peace, and even thrive together.
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