The unexpected wonders of my son's short life | James G. Robinson | Your Body on Tech

About this episode

<p>When James G. Robinson's son Nadav was born with a rare heart defect, he feared the worst. What he didn't anticipate were the moments of unexpected wonder. In this profound talk, Robinson traces five years of impossible medical odds, a genetic discovery so strange it felt like fate ... and how grateful he is to have experienced it all. His story is a vivid reminder of what it means to be human — an inexplicable gift, however fleeting. </p><br><p>And stick around after his talk for a deep dive conversation with our guest host for the week, author and podcaster Manoush Zomorodi, into the ideas he shared on stage and beyond.</p><br><p>This is the last episode in a seven-part series airing this week on <em>TED Talks Daily</em>, where Manoush — and the seven speakers she curated for TED2026 — explore how you can live a healthier life in our high-tech era.</p><br><p>To hear more from Manoush, listen to <em>TED Radio Hour</em> wherever you get your podcasts. Check out her new book, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Body-Electric-Digital-Science-Well-Being/dp/1250411203" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Body Electric</em></a><em>,</em> to learn more about the hidden health costs of the digital age.</p><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>