About this episode
This episode explores the hidden forces that influence our daily choices regarding food, energy, and communication.
Every day, we make countless choices—but are these decisions guided by desire or design? This hour, TED speakers on what shapes the food we eat, how we power our homes, and how we communicate. Guests include food systems expert Sarah Lake, infrastructure engineer Deb Chachra, cross-cultural psychologist Michele Gelfand, urban planner Jeff Speck, and Tempe resident Ignacio Delgadillo. Original broadcast date: May 2, 2025 See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy
People in this episode
Guests: Sarah Lake, Deb Chachra, Michele Gelfand, Jeff Speck, Ignacio Delgadillo
Topics covered
- decision making
- food systems
- infrastructure
- communication
- urban planning
Keywords
- choices
- food
- infrastructure
- psychology
- urban planning
- decision making
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Organizations: NPR
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