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Ramona Pierson: An Unexpected Place of Healing

When Ramona Pierson was 22, she was hit by a drunk driver and spent 18 months in a coma. At TEDxDU she tells the remarkable story of her recovery -- drawing on the collective skills and wisdom of a senior citizens' home.


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Carl Honore: In Praise of Slowness

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