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Life lessons from Beethoven's Symphony No. 9 | Benjamin Zander from 2023-12-11T15:45:25
Legendary conductor Benjamin Zander explains his view on the difference between "positive thinking" and "possibility" (one's a fraud; the other's the real thing, he says) and intersperses delightfu...
ListenTED Explores: A New Climate Vision | TED Countdown from 2023-12-11T14:19:21
The impacts of climate change are growing, but so are the world's attempts to stop them. Hosted by Manoush Zomorodi of the TED Radio Hour, this special TED documentary examines the rapid technologi...
ListenHow stress drains your brain — and what to do about it | Nicole Byers from 2023-12-08T16:07:49
Do you ever feel extra forgetful? Stress could be the culprit. In a fascinating talk about how your memory works, neuropsychologist Nicole Byers shares the science behind how stress drains your bra...
ListenWhy science needs to get behind natural medicine | Jeff Chen from 2023-12-08T16:00:20
Pharmaceutical companies often only patent drugs they can monetize, creating synthetic versions of remedies already available in nature. In this quick talk, physician and entrepreneur Jeff Chen off...
ListenThe unifying power of grace | Sean Goode from 2023-12-08T15:58:50
"Will you forgive me?" asks community leader Sean Goode. He proposes that the promise of forgiveness before wrongdoing — what he calls "unapologetic grace" — can empower people to share their truth...
ListenHow stem cells orchestrate healing — and how to speed it up | Kevin Stone from 2023-12-08T15:55:13
From synthetic embryos to lab-grown skin, we live in a brave new world of stem cell advances. So why can it still take years to recover from injury? Orthopedic surgeon Kevin Stone is working to acc...
ListenThe future of repairing the human body | Nina Tandon from 2023-12-08T15:19:06
As humans live longer than ever before, we need our implants to last as long as we do, says bioengineer Nina Tandon. Using stem cells and digital fabrication, she's working on growing anatomically ...
ListenTrue love — and the myth of "happily ever after" | Francesca Hogi from 2023-12-08T15:15:45
"The fairytale industrial complex has been lying to you," says love coach and podcast host Francesca Hogi. Having spent years talking to thousands of people about their romantic hopes and dreams, s...
ListenThe transformative potential of AGI — and when it might arrive | Shane Legg and Chris Anderson from 2023-12-07T22:02:01
As the cofounder of Google DeepMind, Shane Legg is driving one of the greatest transformations in history: the development of artificial general intelligence (AGI). He envisions a system with human...
ListenAI's single point of failure | Rob Toews from 2023-12-07T19:17:11
"The world's most important advanced technology is nearly all produced in a single facility," says AI expert Rob Toews. He describes how one company in Taiwan, TSMC, manufactures nearly all the mos...
ListenCan AI catch what doctors miss? | Eric Topol from 2023-12-07T15:59:24
AI could propel the biggest transformation in the history of medicine, says physician-scientist Eric Topol. He explains how sophisticated AI models can interpret medical images as well or better th...
ListenWhat will happen to marketing in the age of AI? | Jessica Apotheker from 2023-12-07T15:57:22
Generative AI is poised to transform the workplace, but we still need human brains for new ideas, says marketing expert Jessica Apotheker. She explores how marketers can find their niche in the wor...
ListenHow to find humor in life's absurdity | Maira Kalman from 2023-12-06T15:55:27
With levity and profound insight, artist Maira Kalman reflects on life, death, dinner parties, not knowing the right answers, the joys of eating a hot dog from a street vendor and more. This talk, ...
ListenHow to stop the next pandemic? Stop deforestation | Neil Vora from 2023-12-05T15:58:16
Clearing tropical forests isn't just dangerous to the natural world — it's also a threat to human health and wellbeing, says physician Neil Vora. Tracing how environmental devastation led to deadly...
ListenDemocracy works — we just need better leaders | Lindiwe Mazibuko from 2023-12-04T16:04
South Africa transitioned to democracy in the 1990s with a visionary constitution, but the promises of that constitution are largely unfulfilled to this day. Public leader Lindiwe Mazibuko explores...
ListenA playbook on financing climate solutions | Nili Gilbert and David Blood from 2023-12-01T15:56:07
Tackling climate change costs a lot of money — and the financial sector is key to getting that money flowing. In a wide-ranging conversation, sustainable investment leaders Nili Gilbert and David B...
ListenA playbook for financing climate solutions | Nili Gilbert and David Blood from 2023-12-01T15:56:07
Tackling climate change costs a lot of money — and the financial sector is key to getting that money flowing. In a wide-ranging conversation, sustainable investment leaders Nili Gilbert and David B...
ListenHow to harness abundant, clean energy for 10 billion people | Julio Friedmann from 2023-11-30T15:57:11
We can produce abundant, sustainable and cheap energy — for everyone, says physicist Julio Friedmann. He explores the infrastructure, innovation and investment needed to supply energy to 10 billion...
ListenCan we hack photosynthesis to feed the world? | Steve Long from 2023-11-29T15:50:30
Photosynthesis is one of the most important processes on the planet, helping produce the food we eat and the air we breathe. Crop scientist Steve Long thinks it could be more efficient — and he's i...
ListenLife on the frontlines of war reporting | Jane Ferguson from 2023-11-28T15:45:11
Covering global war stories can be hard and thankless — but it's critical work if the rest of us are to understand what's really going on in the world. For nearly two decades, journalist Jane Fergu...
ListenThe science behind how sickness shapes your mood | Keely Muscatell from 2023-11-27T15:58:10
Your immune system is more socially aware than you think, says social neuroscientist and psychology professor Keely Muscatell. Investigating the interconnectedness of your mood and your inflammator...
ListenThe case for a new Great Migration in the US | Charles M. Blow from 2023-11-27T15:51:20
Social progress in the United States often seems to take two steps forward and one step back, with hard-fought civil rights wins countered by a seemingly inevitable backlash. In this spirited talk,...
ListenWhy you shouldn't trust boredom | Kevin H. Gary from 2023-11-22T15:31:59
Are you actually bored, or is something else going on? Educator Kevin H. Gary shares three practical takeaways to deal with the doldrums, so you can take control of your attention, figure out which...
ListenWhen Biden met Xi (and what's going on with the US and China) | Ian Bremmer from 2023-11-21T16:10:12
US President Joe Biden and President of the People's Republic of China Xi Jinping recently met in San Francisco. It was the first time Xi had visited the US in six years — and the first time the tw...
ListenA crash course in making political change | Katie Fahey from 2023-11-21T16:05:06
You don't need political power to make real change, says activist Katie Fahey. She tells the story of how she led a successful movement in Michigan to end gerrymandering — the practice of drawing d...
ListenThe exciting, perilous journey toward AGI | Ilya Sutskever from 2023-11-20T22:43:52
Just weeks before the management shakeup at OpenAI rocked Silicon Valley and made international news, the company's cofounder and chief scientist Ilya Sutskever explored the transformative potentia...
ListenMeet methane, the invisible climate villain | Marcelo Mena from 2023-11-20T15:54:44
A landfill on fire doesn't only emit a horrid stench — it has devastating consequences for the environment, too. The culprit is methane, an often underestimated greenhouse gas produced in large par...
ListenThe secret perks of driving electric | Cynthia Williams from 2023-11-17T15:59:25
Electric vehicles need to be more than just eco-friendly — they have to be more chic, convenient and affordable than their gas-powered alternatives, says sustainability leader Cynthia Williams. She...
ListenAre you really as good at something as you think? | Robin Kramer from 2023-11-16T15:48:36
Does confidence equal competence? Not quite. In a talk that will make you better aware of yourself, experimental psychologist Robin Kramer delves into the Dunning-Kruger effect — which argues that ...
ListenThe real gold of our economy is in our hands | Salvatore Cali from 2023-11-15T15:58:09
The vast majority of our time at work is spent trudging through redundant and outdated workflows, says operations visionary Salvatore Cali. Laying out the most common time-wasting pitfalls, he urge...
ListenWhy you should ditch deadly fossil-fuel appliances | Donnel Baird from 2023-11-14T15:51:38
In the US, people spend the overwhelming majority of their time inside buildings that burn fossil fuels, which are bad for both the environment and human health. (Think: breathing in air pollution ...
ListenAn alternative to the "midlife crisis" | Chip Conley from 2023-11-13T15:51:03
Midlife doesn't have to be a scary time, says entrepreneur Chip Conley. In this short yet profound talk, he takes inspiration from the natural world to reframe our 40s, 50s and 60s as a transitiona...
ListenThe unexpected way spirituality connects to climate change | Gopal D. Patel from 2023-11-10T15:53:09
Environmental activist Gopal D. Patel thinks the climate movement could learn a lot from one of the longest-standing social initiatives in human history: religion. Exploring three areas where frame...
ListenIt's time to rethink the role of First Lady | Irina Karamanos Adrian from 2023-11-09T15:56:46
Irina Karamanos Adrian didn't plan on becoming Chile's First Lady — but she set out to transform the role all the same. She shares how she's fighting gender stereotypes and protecting democracy by ...
ListenReturning to school mid-career? Here's what you need to know | Candice Neveu from 2023-11-09T15:44:12
Are you thinking of returning to school? Educator Candice Neveu shares three challenges you might face continuing your education mid-career — and three mindset shifts to speed up your learning, imp...
ListenThe dark side of competition in AI | Liv Boeree from 2023-11-08T15:52:52
Competition is a core part of human nature, and it can drive us to extraordinary feats. But when it goes wrong, the results can be devastating. Poker champion and science communicator Liv Boeree in...
ListenPhotographing nature beyond the limits of human perception | Doris Mitsch from 2023-11-07T16:00:19
Artist Doris Mitsch invites us to revel in the wonders of nature through her dazzling photography: stacked images of starlings in flight, hawks surfing thermal updrafts, bats echolocating through t...
ListenIs technology our savior — or our slayer? | Ruha Benjamin from 2023-11-06T16:00:11
When it comes to technology, we're often presented with two contrasting visions of the future: one where technology fulfills all our desires, and another where it leads to chaos and conflict. Socio...
ListenRegeneration can restore a broken world | Paul Hawken from 2023-11-03T14:45:11
A frog and a mockingbird changed Paul Hawken's life, kindling a devotion to protect and restore nature. Now, as one of the world's preeminent environmentalists, he advocates for regeneration — a ca...
ListenArtificial skin? We made it — here's why | Anna Maria Coclite from 2023-11-03T14:37:37
Material scientist Anna Maria Coclite unveils "smart skin" — artificial skin technology that responds to touch, temperature and humidity like your very own. (It's actually even more sensitive than ...
ListenThe powerful possibilities of recycling the world's batteries | Emma Nehrenheim from 2023-11-02T14:54:53
The world has plenty of clean energy. The problem is storing that energy and getting it where we need it, when we need it, says battery recycling pioneer Emma Nehrenheim. While batteries are fundam...
ListenThe power of unconventional thinking | David McWilliams from 2023-11-01T14:58:28
From World War I to the 2008 economic collapse and beyond, history shows that economists don't always see the future as clearly as they think they do, says economist David McWilliams. Using the wor...
ListenAI is dangerous, but not for the reasons you think | Sasha Luccioni from 2023-10-31T14:46:53
AI won't kill us all — but that doesn't make it trustworthy. Instead of getting distracted by future existential risks, AI ethics researcher Sasha Luccioni thinks we need to focus on the technology...
ListenHow to keep AI under control | Max Tegmark from 2023-10-30T14:38:42
The current explosion of exciting commercial and open-source AI is likely to be followed, within a few years, by creepily superintelligent AI – which top researchers and experts fear could disempow...
ListenHow to think computationally about AI, the universe and everything | Stephen Wolfram from 2023-10-27T15:00:58
Drawing on his decades-long mission to formulate the world in computational terms, Stephen Wolfram delivers a profound vision of computation and its role in the future of AI. Amid a debut of mesmer...
ListenMy quest to end the horror of gun violence in the US | Lucy McBath from 2023-10-27T13:57:04
US Congresswoman Lucy McBath has made it her mission to seek bipartisan solutions for gun safety, leading the way in sponsoring so-called "red flag" laws that prevent gun violence and mass shooting...
ListenA simple way to inspire your team | David Burkus from 2023-10-26T14:58:17
Using paychecks, perks and carefully worded mission statements plastered on posters, companies are on a never-ending quest to find what drives morale at work. An underappreciated solution lies in t...
ListenHow comedy helps us deal with hard truths | Roy Wood Jr. from 2023-10-26T14:37:17
There's a saying that comedy is tragedy plus time. Perhaps that's why some of our biggest problems feel easiest to manage with a dose of humor. Comedian, journalist and actor Roy Wood Jr. has spent...
ListenHow to make learning as addictive as social media | Luis von Ahn from 2023-10-25T14:53:35
When technologist Luis von Ahn was building the popular language-learning platform Duolingo, he faced a big problem: Could an app designed to teach you something ever compete with addictive platfor...
ListenCaregiving is real work — let's treat it that way | Sharmi Surianarain from 2023-10-24T15:04:15
Every day, people around the world spend 16 billion hours on unpaid care work — cooking for families, caring for children and older relatives and other routine household tasks — often in addition t...
ListenA cleaner world could start in a rice field | Jim Whitaker and Jessica Whitaker Allen from 2023-10-24T14:53:33
Rice is the world's largest food source — and it's also a massive emitter of methane gas, a key contributor to climate change. Fifth-generation rice farmer Jim Whitaker and his daughter, farmer and...
ListenThe ordinary people doing extraordinary things in Ukraine | Oleksandra Matviichuk from 2023-10-23T14:58:29
How do we defend people's freedom and dignity against authoritarianism, when the "law of war" doesn't seem to apply anymore? In the face of the Russian occupation of Ukraine, human rights lawyer an...
ListenLet's reframe cancel culture | Sarah Jones from 2023-10-20T14:47:22
Cancel culture launched a reckoning that was long overdue — but that doesn't mean it's getting everything right. Filmmaker and actor Sarah Jones slips in and out of various characters as she shares...
ListenThe joy of learning random things on Wikipedia | Annie Rauwerda from 2023-10-18T14:54:37
Writer Annie Rauwerda makes a habit of getting lost among the seemingly endless digital archives of Wikipedia, discovering fake towns, promiscuous tortoises, 19th-century fangirls and so much more....
ListenUnions for climate action! | Payton M. Wilkins from 2023-10-17T14:55:36
In the long term, shutting down a coal mine means cleaner air and a healthier environment — but in the short term, it can devastate a community or family that relied on the mine's paychecks to make...
ListenHow rest can make you better at your job | Alex Soojung-Kim Pang from 2023-10-17T14:45:43
Yes, you need to take breaks at work. Not only is resting good for your brain — it might even make you more creative. Here are consultant Alex Soojung-Kim Pang's four tips to help you step away and...
ListenWhat does "wealth" mean to you? | Aisha Nyandoro from 2023-10-16T14:58:36
For people living in poverty, a guaranteed income can mean finally having the space to dream of a comfortable life. Sharing the stories of single moms who participated in a first-of-its-kind progra...
ListenLessons from my father, Alexey Navalny | Dasha Navalnaya from 2023-10-13T14:51
Dasha Navalnaya is the daughter of Alexey Navalny, the politician and leader of the Russian opposition to Vladimir Putin. Sharing the story of her father's poisoning, persecution and current impris...
Listen"Miles from Any Shoreline" | Sarah Kay from 2023-10-13T14:30:21
Sarah Kay shares "Miles from Any Shoreline," a poem about "wandering the streets of Bewilderville" and "picking up when the universe calls."
ListenWe actually have a shot at stopping the climate crisis | Asmeret Asefaw Berhe from 2023-10-12T14:57:53
How is the US going to reach net zero by 2050? That's the question Asmeret Asefaw Berhe, director of the Office of Science for the US Department of Energy, is urgently trying to answer. She shares ...
ListenThe tech we need to fight workplace ageism | Piyachart Phiromswad from 2023-10-11T14:59:38
From exoskeletons and robotic arms to the mass adoption of remote work, economist Piyachart Phiromswad explores what seniors need to overcome the physical, mental and societal barriers to employmen...
ListenThe Israel-Hamas war — and what it means for the world | Ian Bremmer from 2023-10-10T17:10:52
The Hamas attacks on Israel in October 2023 stunned the world. In this timely conversation, political scientist Ian Bremmer explains the historical context of the conflict, how Israel might respond...
Listen3 practices for wisdom and wholeness | Krista Tippett from 2023-10-10T14:54:12
How do we stand before the pain and promise of the world and keep hope and courage alive? Journalist and podcast host Krista Tippett has spent a career interviewing some of the world's wisest peopl...
Listen3 ways to better connect with your coworkers | Mark T. Rivera from 2023-10-10T14:29:12
Connecting with the people you work with doesn't just make your team stronger — it's good for you too. Whether you've just joined a new organization or you're managing a remote team, these three ti...
ListenWork has changed. Why haven't resumes? | Nicos Marcou from 2023-10-09T14:51:25
Resumes are a mainstay of the job application process — despite little evidence that they actually help job-seekers or employers get what they want. So why are we still so preoccupied with them? HR...
ListenHow to fix fashion and protect the planet | Amy Powney from 2023-10-06T14:50:55
From the field to your closet, your clothes go on a long journey before they enter your life. Designer Amy Powney explores the fashion industry's brutal impact on the environment and human health, ...
ListenHow business can drive solutions to social problems | Carlos Rodríguez-Pastor from 2023-10-05T14:59:15
Driven by the belief that businesses can — and should — invest in the communities around them, Intercorp founder and philanthropist Carlos Rodríguez-Pastor has built schools, pharmacies and a liter...
ListenThe Encyclopedia of Invisibility — a home for lost stories | Tavares Strachan from 2023-10-04T14:45:59
Conceptual artist Tavares Strachan creates the kinds of projects that make you stop in your tracks, like a 4.5-ton block of Arctic ice he brought back to his birthplace in the Bahamas or a gold, Eg...
Listen10 lessons I learned from being a nerd | Jordan Dinwiddie from 2023-10-03T14:59:55
Are you super devoted to a sports team, superhero or perhaps "Star Wars"? You're part of a fandom, just like storyteller Jordan Dinwiddie. She shares 10 lessons she's learned nerding out on all kin...
ListenHow to build a freelance career that works for you | Shahar Erez from 2023-10-03T14:46:55
Have you considered freelancing but are unsure where to start — or if it can be a viable long term career option? Tech entrepreneur Shahar Erez shares five steps to help you build a fulfilling (and...
ListenThe truth about human population decline | Jennifer D. Sciubba from 2023-10-02T15:00:30
With birth rates falling, the worldwide human population is getting older and smaller. According to traditional thinking, this spells a future of labor shortages, bankrupt social security systems a...
ListenThis country runs on 98 percent renewable electricity | Ramón Méndez Galain from 2023-09-29T14:51:11
Fifteen years ago, Uruguay was experiencing an energy crisis brought on by its reliance on fossil fuels; today, the nation produces 98 percent of its electricity from renewable sources (and even ex...
ListenThe world's rarest diseases — and how they impact everyone | Anna Greka from 2023-09-28T14:44:50
Physician-scientist Anna Greka investigates the world's rarest genetic diseases, decoding the secrets of our cells through "molecular detective work." She explains how her team is using new, advanc...
ListenWhy I gave my teenage daughter a vibrator | Robin Buckley from 2023-09-27T14:56:46
"Why does a vibrator make us uncomfortable, but Viagra does not?" asks cognitive-behavioral coach Robin Buckley. Sharing her own personal story of empowering her teenage daughter to explore the pow...
ListenCRISPR's next advance is bigger than you think | Jennifer Doudna from 2023-09-26T14:50:57
You've probably heard of CRISPR, the revolutionary technology that allows us to edit the DNA in living organisms. Biochemist and 2023 Audacious Project grantee Jennifer Doudna earned the Nobel Priz...
Listen4 tips to future-proof your career | Michelle R. Weise from 2023-09-26T14:34:46
Chances are you will have many jobs over the course of your career, but how do you prepare for the ones that don't even exist yet? Education and workforce strategist Michelle R. Weise offers practi...
ListenHow I found myself — by impersonating other people | Melissa Villaseñor from 2023-09-25T15:01:53
Ever think you'd hear Sandra Bullock, Britney Spears and Dolly Parton in one TED Talk? Here they are, courtesy of "Saturday Night Live" star Melissa Villaseñor. She shares the life lessons of a com...
ListenAre we the last generation — or the first sustainable one? | Hannah Ritchie from 2023-09-22T14:54:42
The word "sustainability" gets thrown around a lot these days. But what does it actually mean for humanity to be sustainable? Environmental data scientist Hannah Ritchie digs into the numbers behin...
ListenThe simple solution to fast fashion | Josephine Philips from 2023-09-21T14:56:47
Your favorite pair of jeans -- the ones you refuse to throw out -- are actually a part of a global climate solution, says fashion entrepreneur Josephine Philips. When you value your existing clothe...
ListenThe secret to successfully pitching an idea | Mar Hershenson from 2023-09-21T13:54:24
Have a great idea but sure how to sell it? Investor and teacher Mar Hershenson has you covered. Whether it's sharing a new product with a client or vying for a promotion, these three steps will hel...
ListenCan AI help solve the climate crisis? | Sims Witherspoon from 2023-09-20T14:53:21
"AI can be a transformational tool in our fight against climate change," says Sims Witherspoon, a leader at the AI research lab Google DeepMind. Using wind power as her case study, she explains how...
ListenHow to supercharge renewables and energize the world | Rebecca Collyer from 2023-09-19T14:57:38
The power sector generates the electricity that sustains modern life -- but it's also the number one contributor to climate change. We need a swift and equitable shift to renewable energy, says 202...
ListenAn economy powered by sun and wind — it's almost here | Kala Constantino from 2023-09-18T14:47:06
With some of the highest energy bills in Southeast Asia and extreme weather to match, the Philippines experiences the climate crisis -- and climate activism -- as a part of daily life. Clean energy...
ListenAn extreme weather report from America's weatherman | Al Roker from 2023-09-15T11:26:47
It's not just you: the weather is getting worse. And if there's one person who would know, it's "America's weatherman," Al Roker, who's spent decades reporting live from some of the worst storms an...
ListenHow to solve the world's biggest problems | Natalie Cargill from 2023-09-14T14:45:37
Sometimes the world's biggest issues can seem so intractable that meaningful change feels impossible. But what if the answer has been right in front of us all along? What if the answer is actually ...
ListenCan the US and China take on climate change together? | Changhua Wu from 2023-09-13T14:58:38
Climate change doesn't care about ideological divides, says policy analyst and China expert Changhua Wu. Here's what she says the US can learn from the progress China has made on the clean energy r...
ListenThe single most important parenting strategy | Becky Kennedy from 2023-09-13T11:46:35
Everyone loses their temper from time to time — but the stakes are dizzyingly high when the focus of your fury is your own child. Clinical psychologist and renowned parenting whisperer Becky Kenned...
ListenBirds aren't real? How a conspiracy takes flight | Peter McIndoe from 2023-09-12T15:03:04
Peter McIndoe isn't a fan of birds. In fact, he has a theory about them that might shock you. Listen along to this eye-opening talk as it takes a turn and makes a larger point about conspiracies, t...
ListenHow to succeed in your new job | Gorick Ng from 2023-09-12T14:33:35
Starting a new job can be really scary, but it doesn't have to be. Here's what career navigation expert Gorick Ng says are the keys to making a great first impression, plus what you can do to ensur...
ListenDoes more freedom at work mean more fulfillment? | Sarah Aviram from 2023-09-11T14:43:39
The flexibility to work from anywhere won't necessarily make you love your job, says HR leader Sarah Aviram. Sharing practical wisdom from research conducted while working remotely in 12 different ...
ListenOur creative relationship with AI is just beginning | K Allado-McDowell from 2023-09-08T15:08:52
K Allado-McDowell has co-written three books with AI, so they speak from experience when they say that nurturing a creative relationship with these systems can open minds and make new worlds possib...
ListenHow to take the BS out of business speak | Bob Wiltfong from 2023-09-07T14:50:40
At its worst, "business speak" -- or the particular language we use at work -- can be jargony, confusing and even exclusionary. But it doesn't have to be, says journalist and comedian Bob Wiltfong....
ListenWhy you should stop setting goals (yes, really) | Emmanuel Acho from 2023-09-06T14:58:07
In athletics, in business, in life, everyone sets goals. But that's not the way to excel, according to former NFL player Emmanuel Acho, now an author and TV sports analyst. Here's what he says to d...
ListenHow to hack your brain when you're in pain | Amy Baxter from 2023-09-05T14:50:14
Have we misunderstood pain? Researcher and physician Amy Baxter unravels the symphony of connections that send pain from your body to your brain, explaining practical neuroscience hacks to quickly ...
ListenHow "digital twins" could help us predict the future | Karen Willcox from 2023-09-01T14:59:05
From health-tracking wearables to smartphones and beyond, data collection and computer modeling have become a ubiquitous part of everyday life. Advancements in these areas have given birth to "digi...
ListenThe AI-powered tools supercharging your imagination | Bilawal Sidhu from 2023-08-31T14:57:33
How is AI changing the nature of human imagination and creativity? Through a mind-bending tour of new techniques he's been tinkering with, creative technologist Bilawal Sidhu shows how anyone can u...
ListenWhy rivals are working together to transform shipping | Bo Cerup-Simonsen from 2023-08-29T14:45:09
What would it take to make global supply chains cleaner and greener? Bo Cerup-Simonsen -- who's helping decarbonize the maritime industry as CEO of the Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon...
ListenThe first-ever cargo ship powered by green fuel | Morten Bo Christiansen from 2023-08-29T14:42:28
The shipping industry is vital to the global economy, but it's also a huge contributor to the climate crisis. Morten Bo Christiansen, a leader of the energy transition for the global shipping compa...
ListenThe dream of digital ownership, powered by the metaverse | Yat Siu from 2023-08-28T15:00:19
Technologist Yat Siu believes the "open metaverse" -- a decentralized version of the internet also known as web3 -- is laying the foundation for a freer, fairer, more prosperous society. In a futur...
ListenThe "adjacent possible" — and how it explains human innovation | Stuart Kauffman from 2023-08-25T15:00:17
From the astonishing evolutionary advances of the Cambrian explosion to our present-day computing revolution, the trend of dramatic growth after periods of stability can be explained through the th...
ListenHow AI art could enhance humanity's collective memory | Refik Anadol from 2023-08-24T14:58:09
With data as his paintbrush, media artist Refik Anadol trains AI algorithms to visualize the disappearing wonders of nature. He gives a beautiful tour of his recent work -- imagery of artificial co...
ListenWhat's it like to be a giant sequoia tree? | Ersin Han Ersin from 2023-08-23T14:57:34
Artist Ersin Han Ersin invites us to step inside a giant sequoia tree, peering through the bark into the tapestry of life within. Discover how his multisensory installations explore the concept of ...
ListenThe molecular love story that could help power the world | Olivia Breese from 2023-08-22T14:57:47
The key to revolutionizing the world's energy landscape may lie in an unlikely love story, says energy innovator Olivia Breese. She details the fateful marriage of a green electron and a water mole...
ListenHow to meet your child's difficult behavior with compassion | Yvonne Newbold from 2023-08-21T14:38:49
Yvonne Newbold's son, Toby, is one of the millions of young people living with a disability. Parenting Toby has offered her some lessons on how to help children move from anxiety-led behavior towar...
ListenThe climate crisis is expensive — here's who should pay for it | Avinash Persaud from 2023-08-17T14:47:47
The developing world is most affected by climate change but has contributed the least to the problem. Meanwhile, rich countries historically exacerbated the environmental crisis and grew wealthy as...
ListenWhy real change is about more than just going viral | Taylor Cassidy from 2023-08-16T15:00:06
TikTok content creator Taylor Cassidy has a hot take: going viral won't necessarily change the world. Inviting us to rethink what it means to be successful online, she shares how to retain your voi...
ListenA mysterious design that appears across millennia | Terry Moore from 2023-08-15T14:49:49
What can we make of a design that shows up over and over in disparate cultures throughout history? Theorist Terry Moore explores "Penrose tiling" -- two shapes that fit together in infinite combina...
ListenIs the US headed towards another civil war? | Barbara F. Walter from 2023-08-14T14:53:15
Based on her work for a CIA task force aimed at predicting civil wars, political scientist Barbara F. Walter examines the rise in extremism and threats to democracies around the globe -- and paints...
ListenHow targeted ads might just save your life | Sandersan Onie from 2023-08-09T15:19:27
Could the tech industry's complex algorithms support people during their darkest times, rather than just deliver targeted ads? Drawing from his own experience with depression, global mental health ...
ListenIn the age of AI art, what can originality look like? | Eileen Isagon Skyers from 2023-08-08T14:52:12
What happens when human and machine creativity meet? From an AI model trained on classic works to generate a seemingly infinite stream of portraits to a neural network that envisions otherworldly l...
ListenWhat the fossil fuel industry doesn't want you to know | Al Gore from 2023-08-07T14:59:35
In a blistering talk, Nobel Laureate Al Gore looks at the two main obstacles to climate solutions and gives his view of how we might actually solve the environmental crisis in time. You won't want ...
ListenThe magic of a creative career | Michael Sheen from 2023-08-04T15:05:12
The city of Port Talbot in South Wales is known for a few things: a steel mill, a proudly working class population and a passionate commitment to the arts that produced Hollywood superstars Richard...
ListenClimate action is on the cusp of exponential growth | Simon Stiell from 2023-08-03T14:47:33
Climate action is speeding up -- and we each have the power to push that transformation forward. As the head of the UNFCCC, the UN's entity supporting the global response to climate change, Simon S...
ListenWhy I built my own time machine | Lucas Rizzotto from 2023-08-02T14:50:08
Experiential artist Lucas Rizzotto was going through a tough breakup, so he did what anyone would do: he built a personal time machine. In a playful talk, he shares how his free-ranging experimenta...
ListenThe power of an image — and the mind behind it | Misan Harriman from 2023-08-01T14:59:40
As a neurodivergent child going to school far from home, Misan Harriman found solace in the internet -- "an endless library of the extraordinary," as he calls it. In this powerful talk, he shares h...
ListenThe beauty of building with mud and trash | Vinu Daniel from 2023-07-31T14:53:37
What if we could use waste to create resilient and sustainable buildings? Bringing out the beauty of the dirt beneath our feet, climate-responsive architect Vinu Daniel shares how he and his team a...
ListenBlindness isn't a tragic binary — it's a rich spectrum | Andrew Leland from 2023-07-28T14:46:50
When does vision loss become blindness? Writer, audio producer and editor Andrew Leland explains how his gradual loss of vision revealed a paradoxical truth about blindness -- and shows why it migh...
ListenA case for color blindness | Coleman Hughes from 2023-07-28T14:17:19
Racial inequality provokes passionate opinions and varied ideas of how to build a fair, equitable society. One topic that's been contentiously debated for generations is color blindness: the concep...
ListenCan global food companies make the shift to regenerative agriculture? | Steve Presley from 2023-07-27T14:47:25
Sharing the inside scoop on how the world's largest food company aims to reach net zero by 2050, Nestlé North America CEO Steve Presley joins TED's Lindsay Levin to discuss the progress they've mad...
ListenHow to make sure materials get reused — again and again | Garry Cooper from 2023-07-26T14:21:27
What if we could harness the power and value of all that we discard? Circular economy builder Garry Cooper presents a compelling vision for transforming cities into sustainable, circular economies,...
ListenWhy change is so scary — and how to unlock its potential | Maya Shankar from 2023-07-25T14:44:45
Unexpected change like an accident, an illness or a relationship that suddenly ends is inevitable -- and disorienting. With a heartfelt and optimistic take on life's curveballs, cognitive scientist...
ListenThe tree-growing movement restoring Africa's vital landscapes | Wanjira Mathai from 2023-07-21T14:47:22
2023 Audacious Project grantee Wanjira Mathai is at the forefront of re-greening the planet. Through the forest restoration initiative Restore Local, she's working to help both Africa's people and ...
ListenHow to be a leader for climate justice | David Lammy and Justin J. Pearson from 2023-07-20T14:48:08
Climate justice is taking center stage -- geopolitically, socially and morally. In a contagiously courageous conversation, Member of Parliament in the UK David Lammy and Tennessee state representat...
ListenThe growing megafire crisis — and how to contain it | George T. Whitesides from 2023-07-19T14:59:38
Megafires, or fires that burn more than 100,000 acres, are becoming more frequent worldwide, wreaking havoc on landscapes and communities -- and fire experts say the problem is only going to get wo...
ListenIs remote work better than being in the office? It's complicated | Mark Mortensen from 2023-07-18T14:44:47
Opinions about remote work are plentiful and conflicting -- but what does the research say? Organizational design expert Mark Mortensen identifies the challenges of navigating the hybrid work debat...
ListenCould an orca give a TED Talk? | Karen Bakker from 2023-07-17T14:51:21
What if we could hear nature's ultrasonic communication -- and talk back? From a bat's shrill speech to a peacock's infrasound mating call, conservation technology researcher Karen Bakker takes us ...
ListenWhy are we making pizza boxes out of endangered trees? | Nicole Rycroft from 2023-07-14T14:59:51
If we're going to solve the climate crisis, we need to talk about supply chains, says biodiversity champion and 2023 Audacious Project grantee Nicole Rycroft. Her organization, Canopy, partners wit...
ListenDetroit's climate crisis — and how to build a resilient future everywhere | Anika Goss from 2023-07-13T14:50:27
How can cities become resilient to the shocks of climate change? As a leading force behind Detroit's ongoing revitalization, Anika Goss spends a lot of time thinking about this question. Connecting...
ListenThe renewable energy revolution happening in Ukraine | Maxim Timchenko from 2023-07-12T15:21:35
What's it like keeping the lights on during war? Ukrainian energy executive Maxim Timchenko shares how his company has diversified Ukraine's power structures to survive Russian attacks, highlightin...
ListenWill superintelligent AI end the world? | Eliezer Yudkowsky from 2023-07-11T14:40:19
Decision theorist Eliezer Yudkowsky has a simple message: superintelligent AI could probably kill us all. So the question becomes: Is it possible to build powerful artificial minds that are obedien...
ListenWar, AI and the new global arms race | Alexandr Wang from 2023-07-10T14:56:03
Lethal drones with facial recognition, armed robots, autonomous fighter jets: we're at the dawn of a new age of AI-powered warfare, says technologist Alexandr Wang. He explores why data will be the...
ListenSchool is just the start. Here's how to help girls succeed for life | Angeline Murimirwa from 2023-07-07T14:51:58
Education activist and 2023 Audacious Project grantee Angeline Murimirwa knows the power of educating girls, especially in places where they may not have easy access to schooling. But she says that...
ListenWhy thinking about death helps you live a better life | Alua Arthur from 2023-07-06T14:49:29
As a death doula, or someone who supports dying people and their loved ones, Alua Arthur spends a lot of time thinking about the end of life. In a profound talk that examines our brief, perfectly h...
ListenHow life on Earth adapts to you and me | Shane Campbell-Staton from 2023-07-05T14:55:08
We tend to think of evolution as a slow, gradual process playing out over millions of years. But evolutionary biologist Shane Campbell-Staton says nature is now changing at breakneck speed to keep ...
ListenHow your company can gain a global talent advantage | Johann Daniel Harnoss from 2023-07-03T15:00:33
If a diverse workforce makes a better company, why don't more businesses hire internationally? Innovation and migration strategist Johann Daniel Harnoss details the advantage of global talent and h...
ListenHow to unleash your inner maximalist through costume | Machine Dazzle from 2023-06-30T14:51:03
Tapping into the transformational power of costume, concept artist Machine Dazzle takes us on a maximalist journey through art, history and fashion. From a jaw-droppingly intricate '60s bouffant en...
ListenA liberating vision of identity that transcends labels | Jioji Ravulo from 2023-06-29T14:59:58
How can we move past society's inclination to box people in with binary thinking and labels? Social work professor Jioji Ravulo believes we need to embrace multiplicity, exploring how Indigenous pe...
ListenHow to fund real change in your community | Rebecca Darwent from 2023-06-28T14:47:23
Is there a way to give back that benefits everyone? Citing the success of collective giving practices from around the world, philanthropic advisor Rebecca Darwent asks donors to let communities lea...
ListenA powerful new neurotech tool for augmenting your mind | Conor Russomanno from 2023-06-27T14:56:54
In an astonishing talk and tech demo, neurotechnologist Conor Russomanno shares his work building brain-computer interfaces that could enable us to control the external world with our minds. He dis...
ListenA modern argument for the rights of animals | Peter Singer from 2023-06-26T14:59:58
Why do we prioritize human rights over those of other species? Philosopher Peter Singer dives into what he calls "speciesism," the root of the widely ignored mistreatment of animals around the worl...
ListenWhy Iranians are cutting their hair for "Woman, Life, Freedom" | Sahar Zand from 2023-06-23T14:39:08
Filmmaker Sahar Zand vividly explores the ongoing struggle women face at the hands of Iranian morality police -- like living as second-class citizens with no right to travel, divorce or wear their ...
ListenWhy are we so bad at reporting good news? | Angus Hervey from 2023-06-22T14:58:35
Why is good news so rare? In a special broadcast from the TED stage, journalist Angus Hervey sheds light on some of the incredible progress humanity has made across environmental protection, public...
ListenA 3-step guide to believing in yourself | Sheryl Lee Ralph from 2023-06-21T14:54:05
Sheryl Lee Ralph is a force, delivering iconic performances both on stage and screen. But she didn't always know if she'd make it big. In a lively talk sparkling with actionable advice, she shares ...
ListenKung Fu, Star Trek and the many paths to spirituality | Rainn Wilson from 2023-06-20T14:54:01
Do you feel overwhelmed by the complex issues facing our world, not to mention your own personal problems? Spirituality is the key to staying grounded and hopeful -- even for skeptics, says actor a...
ListenHow to solve the education crisis for boys and men | Richard Reeves from 2023-06-20T14:47:21
While studying inequality and social mobility, Richard Reeves made a surprising discovery: in some countries, like the US and UK, boys are drastically lagging behind girls across many academic meas...
ListenNo. You cannot touch my hair! | Mena Fombo from 2023-06-16T14:42:09
Uninvited hair touching, an issue that primarily affects Black women and girls, is an invasion of personal space. To raise awareness of "hair attacks," activist Mena Fombo started the "No, You Cann...
ListenHow to weave a cultural legacy through storytelling | Cohen Bradley from 2023-06-15T14:49:58
"I think of legacy as the weaving together of our stories passed on as a whole," says Haida storyteller Cohen Bradley. Highlighting the significance of potlatch ceremonies (or gift-giving feasts) a...
ListenThe next global superpower isn't who you think | Ian Bremmer from 2023-06-14T14:57:33
Who runs the world? Political scientist Ian Bremmer argues it's not as simple as it used to be. With some eye-opening questions about the nature of leadership, he asks us to consider the impact of ...
Listen"STILL C U" / "Figures" | Jessie Reyez from 2023-06-13T15:09:31
In between two songs that showcase her raw vocal powers, singer-songwriter Jessie Reyez delivers an inspiring talk about how she's turned losses into wins -- and reminds us we're all capable of mag...
ListenWhy is it so hard to get effective birth control in the US? | Mark Edwards from 2023-06-12T14:53:11
Nearly half of all pregnancies in the United States are unplanned, the result of millions of people being unable to get the birth control method that works best for them. Reproductive health advoca...
ListenThe natural building blocks of sustainable architecture | Michael Green from 2023-06-09T14:55:13
If we're going to solve the climate crisis, we need to talk about construction. The four main building materials that humans currently use -- concrete, steel, masonry and wood -- have a heavy envir...
ListenThe outlaws of the ocean — and how we're reeling them in | Tony Long from 2023-06-08T14:49:42
Pirate fishing, oil spills and other undetected crimes are destroying ocean ecosystems -- but we can't stop what we can't see. Harnessing the power of satellite data and AI to catch maritime offend...
ListenNature, art and magical blocks of flying concrete | Lonneke Gordijn from 2023-06-07T14:55:46
Our bodies instinctually respond to the movements and rhythms of nature, like the uplifting feeling you get when walking in a forest. Can art evoke the same emotions? Experiential artist Lonneke Go...
ListenHow wireless energy from space could power everything | Ali Hajimiri from 2023-06-06T14:51:54
Modern life runs on wireless technology. What if the energy powering our devices could also be transmitted without wires? Electrical engineer Ali Hajimiri explains the principles behind wireless en...
ListenCan we recreate the voice of a 3,000-year-old mummy? | David M. Howard from 2023-06-05T14:51:34
Drawing on his work reconstructing the vocal tract of an ancient Egyptian priest, speech scientist David M. Howard shares three evolutionary wonders of human speech -- and the importance of nurturi...
ListenHow to design a school for the future | Punya Mishra from 2023-06-02T14:58:16
In all the conversations about improving education for children, the voices of students, teachers and community members are often left out. Educational designer Punya Mishra offers a method to shif...
ListenThe poetry of everyday language | Julián Delgado Lopera from 2023-06-01T15:00:16
In a captivating, poetic ode to the beauty and strength of mixed languages, writer Julián Delgado Lopera paints a picture of immigrant and queer communities united not by their refinement of langua...
Listen5 steps to fix any problem at work | Anne Morriss from 2023-05-31T14:53:23
In a practical, playful talk, leadership visionary Anne Morriss reinvents the playbook for how to lead through change -- with a radical, one-week plan to build trust and fix problems by following a...
ListenYour right to mental privacy in the age of brain-sensing tech | Nita Farahany from 2023-05-30T14:51:02
Neurotechnology, or devices that let you track your own brain activity, could help you deeply understand your health. But without privacy protections, your innermost thoughts, emotions and desires ...
ListenThe dinosaur detectives of real-life Jurassic parks | Martin Lockley from 2023-05-26T14:55:53
Dinosaur tracks can teach us more about the day-to-day behavior of creatures like T. rex or the Stegosaurus than their skeletons ever could, says paleontologist Martin Lockley. From a "dinosaur's l...
ListenAre life-saving medicines hiding in the world's coldest places? | Normand Voyer from 2023-05-25T14:51:40
Could the next wonder drug be somewhere in Canada's snowy north? Take a trip to this beautiful, frigid landscape as chemist Normand Voyer explores the mysterious molecular treasures found in plants...
ListenA foster care system where every child has a loving home | Sixto Cancel from 2023-05-24T14:58:12
In the US, youth in foster care are nearly twice as likely as war veterans to suffer from PTSD. Placed in foster care at just 11 months old, 2023 Audacious Project grantee Sixto Cancel experienced ...
ListenIs someone you love suffering in silence? Here's what to do | Gus Worland from 2023-05-23T14:45:31
Lots of people talk about the need to be physically fit, but mentally fit? Not as much. In a powerful talk, mental health advocate Gus Worland shares how an experience of deep grief from his own li...
ListenThe timeless, ancient language of art | Wangechi Mutu from 2023-05-22T15:33:31
Using found materials and mesmerizing structures that unearth deep-rooted emotions, Wangechi Mutu's visual creations celebrate our collective history and explore how art communicates into the futur...
ListenThe incredible creativity of deepfakes — and the worrying future of AI | Tom Graham from 2023-05-19T14:49:22
AI-generated media that looks and sounds exactly like the real world will soon permeate our lives. How should we prepare for it? AI developer Tom Graham discusses the extraordinary power of this ra...
ListenWhat makes a "good college" — and why it matters | Cecilia M. Orphan from 2023-05-18T14:59:28
Why are "good colleges" often the ones that accept the fewest students? Exposing the harmful consequences of society's obsession with highly rejective (and expensive) universities, educator Cecilia...
ListenLessons from losing my mind | Andy Dunn from 2023-05-17T14:57:20
Neurodiversity and innovation often go hand in hand, but does that mean visionary entrepreneurs get a free pass to say and do anything they want? Bonobos founder and mental health advocate Andy Dun...
Listen3 ways your money can fight climate change | Veronica Chau from 2023-05-16T14:52:19
What if we could solve the climate and housing crises at the same time? Financial institutions have pledged trillions to transform the economy and accelerate climate action -- but right now, that m...
ListenThe most powerful untapped resource in health care | Edith Elliott and Shahed Alam from 2022-05-02T13:00:40
Whether we're rushing a child to the emergency room after a fall or making chicken soup for a feverish spouse, love inspires us to act when a family member gets sick. Global health activists Edith ...
ListenA bold plan for transforming access to the US social safety net | Amanda Renteria from 2022-05-02T12:58:41
Digital public servant Amanda Renteria has seen that the millions of people who rely on government welfare services are often discouraged from seeking them out, frustrated and discouraged by long l...
ListenA transparent, easy way for smallholder farmers to save | Anushka Ratnayake from 2022-05-02T12:57:48
A safe space to save money is life-changing -- especially for the 60 million smallholder farmers in West Africa (the majority being women) who often live on less than two dollars a day. Poverty fig...
ListenAn election redesign to restore trust in US democracy | Tiana Epps-Johnson from 2022-05-02T12:55:55
Election infrastructure in the United States is crumbling, says technologist Tiana Epps-Johnson, and, even worse, election officials are increasingly being attacked simply for doing their jobs. How...
ListenMental health care that disrupts cycles of violence | Celina de Sola from 2022-05-02T12:53:49
In Latin American countries like El Salvador, where local changemaker Celina de Sola lives, homicide rates are alarmingly high due to a vicious cycle of violence where people don't have an opportun...
ListenHow ancient Arctic carbon threatens everyone on the planet | Sue Natali from 2022-05-02T12:52:31
What will happen to the planet if climate change melts what's left of Arctic permafrost? Shedding light on this overlooked threat, Arctic geologist Sue Natali reveals the true danger of heating up ...
ListenWhy Indigenous forest guardianship is crucial to climate action | Nonette Royo from 2022-05-02T12:51:23
Indigenous communities have looked after their ancestral forests for millennia, cultivating immense amounts of knowledge on how to protect, nourish and heal these vital environments. Today, 470 mil...
ListenA safe pathway to resettlement for migrants and refugees | Becca Heller from 2022-05-02T12:50:40
"Human migration is both inevitable and growing. What are we as a global community doing to address it?" asks human rights lawyer Becca Heller, who believes that every refugee and migrant deserves ...
ListenHow to heal a divided world | Michèle Lamont from 2022-04-29T14:46:18
How do we define worth in society, and who gets status? Sociologist Michele Lamont studies these questions and investigates ways to broaden the circle of recognition and fight the harm of social st...
ListenThe restorative power of medical tattoos | Becky Barker from 2022-04-28T15:20:07
Tattoos can transform and empower people, with some seeking them out to reconnect with their bodies due to scarring, physical abnormalities or the aftermath of a procedure or illness. Paramedical t...
ListenThe breakthrough science of mRNA medicine | Melissa J. Moore from 2022-04-27T14:53:12
The secret behind medicine that uses messenger RNA (or mRNA) is that it "teaches" our bodies how to fight diseases on our own, leading to groundbreaking treatments for COVID-19 and, potentially one...
ListenThe funding gap in start-up investing | Temie Giwa-Tubosun from 2022-04-26T14:58:25
"It is time to close the funding gap for Black female-led start-ups the world over," says entrepreneur Temie Giwa-Tubosun, whose company LifeBank delivers life-saving medical supplies to remote are...
ListenHow the James Webb Space Telescope will unfold the universe | John C. Mather from 2022-04-25T14:43:58
The James Webb Space Telescope is a miracle of modern science and engineering. With a 21-foot, gold-coated mirror protected by a sunshield that's the size of a tennis court, it's the world's most p...
ListenWhy people and AI make good business partners | Shervin Khodabandeh from 2022-04-22T14:41:09
What happens when the data-driven capabilities of AI are combined with human creativity and ingenuity? Shining a light on the opportunities this futuristic collaboration could bring to the workplac...
ListenWe can make COVID-19 the last pandemic | Bill Gates from 2022-04-22T14:38:45
Building a pandemic-free future won't be easy, but Bill Gates believes that we have the tools and strategies to make it possible -- now we just have to fund them. In this forward-looking talk, he p...
ListenA new economic model for protecting tropical forests | Nat Keohane from 2022-04-21T14:45:49
To solve the climate crisis, we need to make tropical forests worth more alive than dead, says environmental economist Nat Keohane. Highlighting the urgent need to stop deforestation and the carbon...
ListenAn Olympic champion's mindset for overcoming fear | Allyson Felix from 2022-04-20T14:47:08
Getting pregnant as a track and field athlete is often called the "kiss of death" -- a sign your athletic career will soon end. Olympic champion, entrepreneur and proud mother Allyson Felix thinks ...
ListenAn Olympic champion's unwavering advocacy for mothers in sports | Allyson Felix from 2022-04-20T14:47:08
Getting pregnant as a track and field athlete is often called the "kiss of death" -- a sign your athletic career will soon end. Olympic champion, entrepreneur and proud mother Allyson Felix thinks ...
ListenA future worth getting excited about | Elon Musk from 2022-04-18T11:31:19
What's on Elon Musk's mind? In conversation with head of TED Chris Anderson, Musk details how the radical new innovations he's working on -- Tesla's intelligent humanoid robot Optimus, SpaceX's oth...
ListenElon Musk talks Twitter, Tesla and how his brain works — live at TED2022 | Elon Musk from 2022-04-18T01:43:47
In this live, unedited conversation, Elon Musk -- the head of Tesla, SpaceX, Neuralink and The Boring Company -- digs into the recent news around his bid to purchase Twitter and gets honest about t...
ListenUkraine's fight to keep educating its children | Zoya Lytvyn from 2022-04-14T14:10:09
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has destroyed so much -- including hundreds of schools, where the country's children were forging their futures -- but it has not stopped Ukrainians from pursuing kn...
ListenThe likability dilemma for women leaders | Robin Hauser from 2022-04-13T19:45:22
When women lead, bias often follows. Documentarian Robin Hauser dives into the dilemma between competence and likeability faced by women in leadership roles, detangling the unconscious beliefs and ...
ListenStand with Ukraine in the fight against evil | Garry Kasparov from 2022-04-11T23:49:41
Ukraine is on the front line of a war between freedom and tyranny, says chess grandmaster and human rights advocate Garry Kasparov. In this blistering call to action, he traces Vladimir Putin's ris...
ListenWe could kick-start life on another planet. Should we? | Betül Kaçar from 2022-04-11T14:44:11
"Life makes our planet an incredibly exotic place compared to the rest of the known universe," says astrobiologist Betül Kaçar, whose research uses statistics and mathematical models to simulate an...
ListenThe rhythm and rhyme of memory, solitude and community | Rosanne Cash from 2022-04-07T14:32:43
"Music can unlock a frozen memory that melts into the seeds of our creativity," says musician Rosanne Cash. Reflecting on the power of memory, solitude and community, she performs "The Sunken Lands...
Listen5 promising factors propelling climate action | Gabriel Kra from 2022-04-06T14:46:32
Given the scale of the challenge, the conversation around climate change is often tinged with doom and gloom. But climate tech investor Gabriel Kra thinks we need to reframe the crisis as a source ...
ListenNFTs, the metaverse and the future of digital art | Elizabeth Strickler from 2022-04-05T15:34:26
In need of a brief yet illuminating lesson on the obsession with NFTs? Elizabeth Strickler breaks down the acronym and explains the fundamentals of non-fungible tokens, sharing how these digital as...
ListenLive drawings of the human experience | Jarrett J. Krosoczka from 2022-04-04T14:56:19
In this live drawing performance and poignant autobiographical journey, author and illustrator Jarrett J. Krosoczka sketches some life-shaping moments, showing us how drawing and storytelling can h...
ListenThe 100 tampons NASA (almost) sent to space -- and other absurd songs | Marcia Belsky from 2022-04-01T14:36:43
Performing two original songs, stand-up comedian, writer and musician Marcia Belsky shares comical commentary on some peculiar aspects of our culture -- from Instagram-stalking your crush to fendin...
ListenWhat it's like to be a war refugee | Zarlasht Halaimzai from 2022-03-31T14:41:50
Living under the constant threat of violence has a lasting effect -- even after you escape from danger, says writer and refugee advocate Zarlasht Halaimzai. One of the millions of people worldwide ...
ListenHow webtoons are changing movies and TV | Hyeonmi Kim from 2022-03-30T15:06:42
Pop culture is changing thanks to a different kind of storytelling, says digital strategist Hyeonmi Kim. They're called webtoons: comic-like illustrations published in short segments and meant to b...
ListenWhat my gender transition taught me about womanhood | Paula Stone Williams from 2022-03-29T15:16:03
After leading a well-established life as a pastor, father and husband, Paula Stone Williams could no longer deny her truth and transitioned. In this conversational and at times humorous reflection,...
ListenGoats, blockchain and the future of money | Fariel Salahuddin from 2022-03-28T14:39:48
What if smallholder farmers could use their produce and livestock to pay for goods and services? TED Fellow and alternative currency enthusiast Fariel Salahuddin is working to make this a reality i...
ListenWhy all melodies should be free for musicians to use | Damien Riehl from 2022-03-25T01:04:11
Evoke a familiar tune in a song and get slapped with a lawsuit ... it's a tale almost as old as copyright itself. Lawyer and technologist Damien Riehl digs into why "owning" a melody is a ludicrous...
ListenThe African swamp protecting Earth's environment | Vera Songwe from 2022-03-24T15:05:07
The peatlands of Africa's Congo Basin are a vast expanse of swamp and greenery that act as one of the world's most effective carbon sinks -- and they're under threat of environmental destruction. E...
Listen3 reasons for optimism in difficult times | Kevin Kelly from 2022-03-23T14:44:46
"Every great and difficult thing has required a strong sense of optimism," says editor and author Kevin Kelly, who believes that we have a moral obligation to be optimistic. Tracing humanity's prog...
ListenThe future will be shaped by optimists | Kevin Kelly from 2022-03-23T14:44:46
"Every great and difficult thing has required a strong sense of optimism," says editor and author Kevin Kelly, who believes that we have a moral obligation to be optimistic. Tracing humanity's prog...
ListenThe hidden power of sad songs and rainy days | Susan Cain and Min Kym from 2022-03-22T14:29:03
Have you ever wondered why you like sad music? Do you find comfort or inspiration in rainy days? In this profound, poetic talk, author Susan Cain invites you to embrace the feeling of longing -- or...
ListenPowerful photos that honor the lives of overlooked women | Smita Sharma from 2022-03-21T14:51:17
In some parts of the world, girls are as likely to be married off or trafficked as they are to be educated. Photojournalist and TED Fellow Smita Sharma thoughtfully depicts overlooked girls and you...
ListenWhy entrepreneurship flourishes in the countryside | Xiaowei R. Wang from 2022-03-18T14:51:38
"To see and understand the countryside is a crucial part of moving towards a more livable future for everyone," says coder, artist and organizer Xiaowei R. Wang. They've observed that some of the m...
ListenThe real hotbed of innovation (hint: it's not big cities) | Xiaowei R. Wang from 2022-03-18T14:51:38
"To see and understand the countryside is a crucial part of moving towards a more livable future for everyone," says coder, artist and organizer Xiaowei R. Wang. They've observed that some of the m...
ListenThe deep sea's medicinal secrets | Sam Afoullouss from 2022-03-17T20:03:42
Under the sea, untold wonders await in the form of untapped medicinal potential. Chemist Sam Afoullouss dives into the science behind natural remedies, explaining why the ocean's great (and still l...
ListenThe power of purpose in business | Ashley M. Grice from 2022-03-17T14:57:16
What's a company's purpose? It's not the same as mission or vision, which change when leadership changes. Strategist Ashley M. Grice explains the power of purpose to push boundaries of innovation a...
ListenClimate change isn't a distant threat -- it's our reality | Selina Neirok Leem from 2022-03-16T14:51:33
Every year, ocean levels rise and high tides flood the low-lying Marshall Islands in the Pacific, destroying homes, salinating water supplies and disrupting livelihoods. In a stirring poem and talk...
Listen3 things men can do to promote gender equity | Jimmie Briggs from 2022-03-15T14:55:30
"It is time for a gender reckoning, beginning with men authentically confronting our internal selves and each other," says essayist and intersectional justice advocate Jimmie Briggs. In this call t...
ListenSelf-assembling robots and the potential of artificial evolution | Emma Hart from 2022-03-14T14:41:08
What if robots could build and optimize themselves -- with little to no help from humans? Computer scientist Emma Hart is working on a new technology that could make "artificial evolution" possible...
ListenThe radical potential of self-evolving robots | Emma Hart from 2022-03-14T14:41:08
What if robots could build and optimize themselves -- with little to no help from humans? Computer scientist Emma Hart is working on a new technology that could make "artificial evolution" possible...
ListenWar in Ukraine -- and what it means for the world order | Ian Bremmer from 2022-03-11T18:23:48
Russia's invasion of Ukraine has created previously unthinkable changes in geopolitics, seemingly overnight. In this vital conversation, political analyst Ian Bremmer takes a closer look at the glo...
ListenWhat the war in Ukraine means for the world order | Ian Bremmer from 2022-03-11T18:23:48
Russia's invasion of Ukraine has created previously unthinkable changes in geopolitics, seemingly overnight. In this vital conversation, political analyst Ian Bremmer takes a closer look at the glo...
ListenHow to design mosquitoes out of cities | Cameron Webb from 2022-03-11T16:11:05
As cities adopt greener, more sustainable designs, there's risk of a dangerous and unwelcome tenant moving in: mosquitoes. Researcher Cameron Webb explains what urban planners and the general publi...
ListenHow Black mothers influence America | Anna Malaika Tubbs from 2022-03-10T15:42:52
Throughout US history, the stories of influential Black mothers have been purposefully obscured -- at a high cost to us all. Sociologist Anna Malaika Tubbs unmasks the lies and designs behind this ...
ListenThe critical role of Black mothers -- and how to support all moms | Anna Malaika Tubbs from 2022-03-10T15:42:52
Throughout US history, the stories of influential Black mothers have been purposefully obscured -- at a high cost to us all. Sociologist Anna Malaika Tubbs unmasks the lies and designs behind this ...
ListenThe creativity and community behind fanfiction | Cecilia Aragon from 2022-03-09T15:52:10
The wildly diverse, thoughtful and hilarious world of fanfiction -- where writers reimagine favorite stories like "Harry Potter," "Pokémon," "My Little Pony" and more -- is ever-growing and becomin...
Listen3 ways to find hope in hopeless times | Wajahat Ali from 2022-03-09T15:46:51
It can be hard to remain hopeful during seemingly hopeless times. Sharing hard-won wisdom on how to not give up when the going gets tough, writer Wajahat Ali talks about the challenges he faced wit...
ListenHow to find hope in hopeless times | Wajahat Ali from 2022-03-09T15:46:51
It can be hard to remain hopeful during seemingly hopeless times. Sharing hard-won wisdom on how to not give up when the going gets tough, writer Wajahat Ali talks about the challenges he faced wit...
ListenHow to share public money fairly | Maja Bosnic from 2022-03-08T12:27:25
"We have the right to demand budgets to be equitable, to be fair," says economist Maja Bosnic. One way to get there is to make them gender-responsive. With examples from the nearly 80 countries aro...
Listen"A seat at the table" isn't the solution for gender equity | Lilly Singh from 2022-03-07T15:33:52
Women and girls are conditioned to believe success is "a seat at the table." Creator, actress and author Lilly Singh thinks we need to build a better table. In this hilarious, incisive talk, Singh ...
ListenWhy US laws must expand beyond the nuclear family | Diana Adams from 2022-03-04T15:39:13
The nuclear family model may no longer be the norm in the US, but it's still the basis for social and economic benefits like health care, tax breaks and citizenship. Lawyer and LBGTQIA advocate Dia...
ListenThe concept of chosen family -- and why US laws should protect it | Diana Adams from 2022-03-04T15:39:13
The nuclear family model may no longer be the norm in the US, but it's still the basis for social and economic benefits like health care, tax breaks and citizenship. Lawyer and LBGTQIA advocate Dia...
ListenWhat seaweed and cow burps have to do with climate action | Ermias Kebreab from 2022-03-03T15:46:34
Scientists have long known that cows are a huge source of the greenhouse gas methane, contributing up to four percent of emissions globally. But could there be a way to make cattle less -- ahem -- ...
ListenWhat seaweed and cow burps have to do with climate change | Ermias Kebreab from 2022-03-03T15:46:34
Scientists have long known that cows are a huge source of the greenhouse gas methane, contributing up to four percent of emissions globally. But could there be a way to make cattle less -- ahem -- ...
Listen3 ways your company's data can jump-start climate action | Massimo Russo from 2022-03-02T16:27:41
From helping build smart cities to supporting the sustainable energy sector, the possibilities of big data are endless. But many companies are still wary of sharing data that could expose them to r...
ListenThe war in Ukraine could change everything | Yuval Noah Harari from 2022-03-02T13:40:44
Concerned about the war Ukraine? You're not alone. Historian Yuval Noah Harari provides important context on the Russian invasion, including Ukraine's long history of resistance, the specter of nuc...
ListenMy secret to creating real magic | Christina Tosi from 2022-03-01T15:30:45
In an infectiously joyous talk, Milk Bar founder Christina Tosi shares the sugary jolt of her first food memory and behind-the-scenes stories of her bakery's famously inventive cakes, cookies and t...
ListenThe carbonless fuel that could change how we ship goods | Maria Gallucci from 2022-02-28T15:43:07
Every day, tens of thousands of cargo ships, filled to the brim with goods, release heavy pollution into the air as they make their way across the ocean. In this eye-opening talk, reporter Maria Ga...
ListenThe counterintuitive psychology of insurance | Orit Tykocinski from 2022-02-23T21:20:44
The real reason you buy insurance may have as much to do with pleasing your psyche as it does protecting your wallet. Behavioral psychologist Orit Tykocinski explores the connection between insuran...
ListenAre ad agencies, PR firms and lobbyists destroying the climate? | Solitaire Townsend from 2022-02-23T15:48:17
An unnoticed industry worth two trillion dollars a year is influencing almost every carbon emission. Sustainability solution seeker Solitaire Townsend calls this sector the "X industry" (where "X" ...
ListenThe "greenhouse-in-a-box" empowering farmers in India | Sathya Raghu Mokkapati from 2022-02-22T15:37:33
For smallholder farmers in India, agriculture has long been an unreliable source of income -- crops that flourish one season can fail the next, thanks to heat, pests and disease. But climate risk i...
ListenClimate action needs new frontline leadership | Ozawa Bineshi Albert from 2022-02-18T15:41:43
We can't rely on those who created climate change to fix it, says climate justice organizer Ozawa Bineshi Albert. An Indigenous woman living in the heart of oil and gas country in the US, she's obs...
ListenWhy play is essential for business | Martin Reeves from 2022-02-17T15:51:37
To thrive in today's competitive economy, you need to constantly reimagine your business. So what's the secret to sustained success? Strategist Martin Reeves makes a pitch for embracing play to spa...
ListenHow play can spark new ideas for your business | Martin Reeves from 2022-02-17T15:51:37
To thrive in today's competitive economy, you need to constantly reimagine your business. So what's the secret to sustained success? Strategist Martin Reeves makes a pitch for embracin...
Why is China appointing judges to combat climate change? | James K. Thornton from 2022-02-16T15:45:30
Why is China appointing thousands of judges to environmental courts and training prosecutors to bring cases to them, even if it means suing the government? Eco-lawyer James Thornton takes us inside...
ListenThe tragedy of air pollution -- and an urgent demand for clean air | Rosamund Adoo-Kissi-Debrah from 2022-02-15T15:29:18
"Breathing clean air is every child's human right," says grassroots campaigner Rosamund Adoo-Kissi-Debrah, sharing the heartbreaking story of her seven-year-old daughter, Ella Roberta, whose asthma...
ListenYou deserve the right to repair your stuff | Gay Gordon-Byrne from 2022-02-14T15:57
A self-declared "repair geek," Gay Gordon-Byrne is a driving force behind the right-to-repair movement, which aims to empower people to fix their stuff. She describes how the movement is gaining le...
ListenWhat nature can teach us about sustainable business | Erin Meezan from 2022-02-14T15:53:23
From glue alternatives inspired by gecko's feet to factories that produce a net benefit to the environment, Interface's VP and chief sustainability officer Erin Meezan explains how we can look to n...
ListenA sex therapist's secret to rediscovering your spark | Ian Kerner from 2022-02-11T15:43:49
Sex therapist Ian Kerner hears about a common problem from his patients: "failure to launch," or the inability to build and maintain sexual momentum. What's the solution? Whether you're looking to ...
Listen4 kinds of regret -- and what they teach you about yourself | Daniel H. Pink from 2022-02-10T15:49:39
Regret is one of our most powerful emotions -- and also one of the most misunderstood. Over the past two years, author Daniel H. Pink has collected a trove of more than 16,000 regrets from people i...
ListenWhat regret can teach you about living a good life | Daniel H. Pink from 2022-02-10T15:49:39
Regret is one of our most powerful emotions -- and also one of the most misunderstood. Over the past two years, author Daniel H. Pink has collected a trove of more than 16,000 regrets ...
How to fix the "bugs" in the net-zero code | Lucas Joppa from 2022-02-09T15:38:55
Lucas Joppa, Microsoft's first chief environmental officer, thinks about climate change through the lens of coding, and he says the world's current net-zero approach simply won't compute. So how do...
ListenHow film captures the space between hope and despair | Mounia Akl from 2022-02-08T20:48:27
When Lebanon was rocked by a massive explosion at the port of Beirut, filmmaker Mounia Akl came face-to-face with chaos -- and the power of art to create some sense of order. In this poetic, moving...
ListenHow film created hope after the Beirut port explosion | Mounia Akl from 2022-02-08T20:48:27
When Lebanon was rocked by a massive explosion at the port of Beirut, filmmaker Mounia Akl came face-to-face with chaos -- and the power of art to create some sense of order. In this p...
The ocean's ingenious climate solutions | Susan Ruffo from 2022-02-08T15:41:40
The ocean is often thought of as a victim of climate change, in need of human protection. But ocean expert Susan Ruffo says that mindset needs to shift. From storing carbon to providing protection ...
ListenThe origins of blackface and Black stereotypes | Dwan Reece from 2022-02-07T16:05:47
If you're wondering why blackface -- mimicking people of African descent via stereotypes and makeup-darkened skin -- is a big deal, then perhaps a little history lesson can help demystify the outcr...
ListenHow we're reducing the climate impact of electronics | Tim Dunn from 2022-02-07T15:34:40
The seemingly mundane electronics you use every day -- your stove, dishwasher, TV and much more -- have a cumulative effect on the climate, says Best Buy's director of environmental affairs Tim Dun...
ListenGot millet? How marketing could improve the lives of African farmers | Zoë Karl-Waithaka from 2022-02-04T15:51:26
From "got milk?" to "avocados from Mexico," marketing influences what you eat more than you may realize. But despite the known power of food marketing, farmers in Africa are more likely to receive ...
ListenHow wind energy could power Earth ... 18 times over | Dan Jørgensen from 2022-02-03T15:40:28
Over the last two decades, the wind power industry has grown at a dizzying pace. (Fun fact: a single rotation from one of the world's most powerful wind turbines can generate enough electricity to ...
ListenThe incredible cancer-detecting potential of photoacoustic imaging | Lei Li from 2022-02-02T20:47:05
Could we use the energy from light and sound to detect disease? TED Fellow Lei Li shares the exciting promise of photoacoustic imaging: an affordable, painless and accurate method of converting lig...
ListenHow to fix two of the most broken systems in the US | Nick Turner and Whitney Pennington Rodgers from 2022-02-02T15:40:11
In an engaging, insightful conversation, criminal justice reformer Nick Turner breaks down the ways the US criminal legal system perpetuates centuries-old racial and economic inequality. He joins T...
ListenThe legacy of racial injustice in the US criminal legal system | Nick Turner and Whitney Pennington Rodgers from 2022-02-02T15:40:11
In an engaging, insightful conversation, criminal justice reformer Nick Turner breaks down the ways the US criminal legal system perpetuates centuries-old racial and economic inequalit...
Sex education should start with consent | Kaz from 2022-02-01T15:52:14
Consent can be a tricky topic to talk about in sex education curriculums, but it doesn't have to be. In this hilarious and relatable talk, sex educator and TED Fellow Kaz offers a fresh look at tea...
ListenSmart solutions to decarbonize buildings | Katie McGinty from 2022-01-31T15:43
Buildings are bad news for the climate -- the indoor spaces we spend most of our lives in emit 40 percent of the world's greenhouse gases. Rethinking how to create and occupy the spaces we inhabit,...
ListenSustainable cooling that doesn't warm the planet | Rachel Kyte from 2022-01-31T15:39:03
"The way we cool things down is heating the planet even more," says sustainable development expert Rachel Kyte -- and the solutions go well beyond just fixing air-conditioning. She identifies four ...
ListenHow to provide cooling for everyone -- without warming the planet | Rachel Kyte from 2022-01-31T15:39:03
"The way we cool things down is heating the planet even more," says sustainable development expert Rachel Kyte -- and the solutions go well beyond just fixing air-conditioning. She ide...
The mind-bending art of deep time | Katie Paterson from 2022-01-28T15:47:42
Short-sightedness may be the greatest threat to humanity, says conceptual artist Katie Paterson, whose work engages with deep time -- an idea that describes the history of the Earth over a time spa...
ListenA different understanding of American patriotism | Deval Patrick from 2022-01-27T16:09:48
American democracy cannot be great until it is good, says lawyer, Harvard professor and former governor of Massachusetts Deval Patrick. A self-identified patriot, Patrick stands behind the fundamen...
Listen4 ways to redefine power at work to include women of color | Rha Goddess and Deepa Purushothaman from 2022-01-26T15:52:17
With many women of color considering exiting the workforce due to unfair conditions, it's time to reshape systems in order to put an end to this massive loss of talent. Exposing the harmful repercu...
ListenThe new reality of fashion is digital | Gala Marija Vrbanic from 2022-01-25T15:33:20
Picking an outfit? Take inspiration from this thrilling talk about digital fashion: the new, weird and wonderful world of fashion designed for our virtual worlds. Watch as Gala Marija Vrbanic, a le...
ListenCould we treat Alzheimer's with light and sound? | Li-Huei Tsai from 2022-01-24T16:16:53
What if we could use brain waves to treat Alzheimer's? Professor and neuroscientist Li-Huei Tsai details a promising new approach to artificially stimulate gamma brain waves using light and sound t...
ListenAre brain waves the secret to treating Alzheimer's? | Li-Huei Tsai from 2022-01-24T16:16:53
What if we could use brain waves to treat Alzheimer's? Professor and neuroscientist Li-Huei Tsai details a promising new approach to artificially stimulate gamma brain waves using light and sound t...
ListenWhat if women built the world they want to see? | Emily Pilloton-Lam from 2022-01-21T15:42:24
Only four percent of construction workers are female -- that's totally unacceptable, but it's also a huge opportunity both for women and for the trades, says youth educator and builder Emily Pillot...
ListenHow to fix broken supply chains | Dustin Burke from 2022-01-20T20:59:44
Supply chain challenges are real, but they're not new, says global trade expert Dustin Burke. In the face of disruptions ranging from natural disasters to pandemics, how do we make sure supply chai...
ListenWhat you need to know about carbon removal | Gabrielle Walker from 2022-01-20T15:58:55
What do woolly pigs have to do with climate change? They're part of a vital, ingenious and evolving strategy to take carbon out of the sky and store it safely -- in trees, soils, the ocean, buildin...
ListenWoolly pigs, high tech and other ingenious ways to take carbon out of the air | Gabrielle Walker from 2022-01-20T15:58:55
What do woolly pigs have to do with climate change? They're part of a vital, ingenious and evolving strategy to take carbon out of the sky and store it safely -- in trees, soils, the o...
How radical hospitality can change the lives of the formerly incarcerated | Reuben Jonathan Miller from 2022-01-19T15:50:32
For the nearly 20 million Americans with a felony record, punishment doesn't end after their prison sentence. Sociologist Reuben Jonathan Miller sheds light on the aftershocks of mass incarceration...
ListenThe unexpected, underwater plant fighting climate change | Carlos M. Duarte from 2022-01-18T15:55:43
Once considered the ugly duckling of environmental conservation, seagrass is emerging as a powerful tool for climate action. From drawing down carbon to filtering plastic pollution, marine scientis...
ListenHow to break down barriers and not accept limits | Candace Parker from 2022-01-14T15:39:46
What can't Candace Parker do? A two-time NCAA champion, two-time Olympic gold medalist and two-time WNBA champion, Parker knows what it takes to fight for your dreams. In this inspiring talk, she s...
ListenWhy great leaders take humor seriously | Jennifer Aaker and Naomi Bagdonas from 2022-01-13T15:35:32
There's a mistaken belief in today's working world that leaders need to be serious all the time to be taken seriously. The research tells a different story. Based on the course they teach at Stanfo...
ListenHow visual storytelling creates better health care | Sam Hester from 2022-01-12T16:19:51
Comics creator Sam Hester is part of a growing movement within health care: graphic medicine. In short, literally drawing attention to a patient's needs and goals with pictures to foster better and...
ListenHow comic strips create better health care | Sam Hester from 2022-01-12T16:19:51
Comics creator Sam Hester is part of a growing movement within health care: graphic medicine. In short, literally drawing attention to a patient's needs and goals with pictures to foster better and...
ListenHow to realistically decarbonize the oil and gas industry | Bjørn Otto Sverdrup from 2022-01-11T15:43:06
Bjørn Otto Sverdrup leads the Oil and Gas Climate Initiative (OGCI), which gathers the CEOs of twelve of the world's largest oil and gas companies around an ambitious goal: to get one of the sector...
ListenHow biochar removes CO2 from the air -- and helps farmers thrive | Axel Reinaud from 2022-01-10T15:29:45
Biochar is a kind of charcoal that removes CO2 from the atmosphere, helping yield healthy crops and even producing abundant renewable energy in the form of electricity as it's made. This exciting c...
ListenThe creativity, innovation and ingenuity languishing in US prisons | Brittany K. Barnett from 2022-01-07T15:54:42
The freedom journey doesn't end when someone is released from prison. In many ways, it begins. Attorney and entrepreneur Brittany K. Barnett fights to free people from prison and champions restorin...
ListenA vision of sustainable liberation for justice-impacted people | Brittany K. Barnett from 2022-01-07T15:54:42
The freedom journey doesn't end when someone is released from prison. In many ways, it begins. Attorney and entrepreneur Brittany K. Barnett fights to free people from prison and champ...
The architectural mastermind behind modern Singapore | Liu Thai Ker from 2022-01-06T21:09:21
Cities designed like families can last for generations. Skeptical? Look to master architect Liu Thai Ker, who transformed Singapore into a modern marvel with his unique approach to sustainable urba...
ListenWhat makes a job "good" -- and the case for investing in people | Warren Valdmanis from 2022-01-06T15:47:59
Businesses need to stop cutting labor costs and start investing in people, says social impact investor Warren Valdmanis. In this perspective-shifting talk, he breaks down the essential ingredients ...
ListenLanguage shouldn't be a barrier to climate action | Sophia Kianni from 2022-01-05T15:54:13
Most scientific literature is written only in English, creating an alarming knowledge gap for the 75 percent of the world who don't speak it. That's a big problem for climate change -- because it's...
ListenHow moms shape the world | Anna Malaika Tubbs from 2022-01-04T15:44:39
Mothers undeniably impact and shape history -- but their stories are often left out or misrepresented, says sociologist and author Anna Malaika Tubbs. This erasure limits policies to support mother...
ListenA free and fair internet benefits everyone | Priscilla Chomba-Kinywa from 2021-12-23T16:08:18
Without the internet, how would you have coped with the pandemic -- from work and school, to maintaining your closest relationships? In the digital age, reliance on the internet is so ...
Why a free and fair internet is more vital than ever | Priscilla Chomba-Kinywa from 2021-12-23T16:08:18
Without the internet, how would you have coped with the pandemic -- from work and school, to maintaining your closest relationships? In the digital age, reliance on the internet is so common and se...
Listen4 ways the COVID-19 pandemic changed the way we sleep | Matt Walker from 2021-12-22T15:37:53
Have you been having weird dreams lately? For many people, that's just one of the ways the COVID-19 pandemic has altered their sleeping habits, says sleep scientist Matt Walker. From when to how mu...
ListenHow to escape the cynicism trap | Jamil Zaki from 2021-12-21T15:34:11
Some days, it's hard to be optimistic. But cynicism -- the idea that people are inherently selfish, greedy and dishonest -- is making humanity lonelier and more divided, says psychologist Jamil Zak...
ListenUse your voice, vote and wallet for climate action | Halla Tómasdóttir from 2021-12-20T15:54:23
Recently back from the COP26 UN climate conference in Scotland, former Icelandic presidential candidate Halla Tómasdóttir sums up the outcomes of the gathering, the progress she saw and the work th...
ListenA king cobra bite -- and a scientific discovery | Gowri Shankar from 2021-12-17T19:47:23
A king cobra has enough venom to kill 10 people in a single bite. Recounting his near-death experience after being bitten by one of these majestic yet deadly snakes, conservationist and TED Fellow ...
ListenHow we could better predict and stop floods | Virginia Smith from 2021-12-17T16:03:56
From village to metropolis, global flooding is on the rise, and traditional approaches to managing the swells won't cut it, says water resource engineer Virginia Smith. Giving an overview of the dy...
ListenThe global risk of flooding -- and how to turn the tide | Virginia Smith from 2021-12-17T16:03:56
From village to metropolis, global flooding is on the rise, and traditional approaches to managing the swells won't cut it, says water resource engineer Virginia Smith. Giving an overv...
Dreams and details for a decarbonized future | Jim Hagemann Snabe from 2021-12-16T20:56:26
As chairman of the world's largest maritime shipping company, Jim Hagemann Snabe thinks a lot about how goods get where they need to go and the impact their journey has on the planet. Leading the e...
ListenThe dreams and details of a green shipping revolution | Jim Hagemann Snabe from 2021-12-16T20:56:26
As chairman of the world's largest maritime shipping company, Jim Hagemann Snabe thinks a lot about how goods get where they need to go and the impact their journey has on the planet. ...
Siri, Alexa, Google ... what comes next? | Karen Lellouche Tordjman from 2021-12-16T15:46:03
From Siri to Alexa to Google, virtual assistants already permeate our lives. What will the next generation of these digital helpers look and sound like? Customer experience professional Karen Lello...
ListenA new way to help young people with their mental health | Tom Osborn from 2021-12-15T15:49:40
TED Fellow Tom Osborn wants more young people to have access to the mental health support they need. With the Shamiri Institute, he and his team are training 18- to 22-year-olds to deliver evidence...
ListenHow to deal with your insomnia -- and finally get to sleep | Matt Walker from 2021-12-15T15:21:49
Having trouble falling asleep -- or staying asleep? Alcohol, sleeping pills or drugs like cannabis may help you in the short term, but they're only a quick fix, says sleep scientist Matt Walker. Th...
ListenA vision of sustainable housing for all of humanity | Vishaan Chakrabarti from 2021-12-14T15:43:25
By 2100, the UN estimates that the world's population will grow to just over 11 billion people. Architect Vishaan Chakrabarti wants us to start thinking about how we'll house all these people -- an...
Listen3 ways to prepare society for the next pandemic | Jennifer B. Nuzzo from 2021-12-13T15:49:25
What if we treated the risk of pandemics the same way we treat the risk of fires? In this eye-opening talk, infectious disease epidemiologist Jennifer B. Nuzzo unpacks how the Great Baltimore Fire ...
ListenHow to protect your mental well-being online -- from a Gen-Zer | Peachy Liv from 2021-12-10T16:06:49
Whether you have one follower or a million, we've all witnessed nastiness and hate speech on social media. YouTube content creator and mental well-being motivator Peachy Liv advocates for a kinder,...
ListenThe life-changing power of assistive technologies | Jane Velkovski from 2021-12-10T15:53:38
"This chair is my legs -- this chair is my life," says accessibility champion Jane Velkovski, who uses a wheelchair after being diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). With clarity and poise,...
ListenThe need for family reunification -- to make families whole again | Elizabeth Zion from 2021-12-10T15:51:52
"I want all families to be made whole, to be reunified, to be together -- as is our right," says writer, poet and student Elizabeth Zion. In this profoundly moving talk, Zion shares the impacts of ...
ListenA next-generation solution to the climate crisis | Nkosilathi Nyathi from 2021-12-10T15:45:09
The climate crisis has been largely caused by irresponsible adults in developed countries, but it's the children of developing nations -- like Zimbabwean environmental activist Nkosilathi Nyathi --...
ListenA next-generation solution to climate crisis | Nkosilathi Nyathi from 2021-12-10T15:45:09
The climate crisis has been largely caused by irresponsible adults in developed countries, but it's the children of developing nations -- like Zimbabwean environmental activist Nkosila...
To fight climate change, listen to young people | Nkosilathi Nyathi from 2021-12-10T15:45:09
The climate crisis has been largely caused by irresponsible adults in developed countries, but it's the children of developing nations -- like Zimbabwean environmental activist Nkosila...
Education is a fundamental right for every child | Makhtoum Abdalla from 2021-12-10T15:42:47
For children growing up in refugee camps, education is a powerful tool of liberation. In this inspiring talk, Makhtoum Abdalla, displaced as a child in Sudan and now living with his family in the O...
Listen3 ways to lower the barriers to higher education | Adrian K. Haugabrook from 2021-12-09T20:52:04
Less than seven percent of people worldwide have a bachelor's degree -- and for many, this is simply because the cost of university is too high, says higher education executive Adrian K. Haugabrook...
ListenHow going to Mars improves life on Earth | Eric Hinterman from 2021-12-09T16:03:04
Memory foam, air purifiers, scratch-resistant lenses: these are just a few of the everyday items originally developed for space missions. Aerospace engineer Eric Hinterman invites us to dream big a...
ListenHow sleep affects what (and how much) you eat | Matt Walker from 2021-12-08T15:46:32
Did you know that not getting enough sleep can actually make you hungrier? According to sleep scientist Matt Walker, the relationship between what you eat and your sleep is a two-way street. Here's...
ListenThe end of Roe v. Wade -- and what comes next | Kathryn Kolbert from 2021-12-08T15:42:17
Roe v. Wade, the landmark 1973 Supreme Court decision protecting people's right to have an abortion in the United States, will be overturned within a year, says reproductive rights att...
The end of Roe v. Wade -- and what comes next for reproductive freedom | Kathryn Kolbert from 2021-12-08T15:42:17
Roe v. Wade, the landmark 1973 Supreme Court decision protecting people's right to have an abortion in the United States, will be overturned within a year, says reproductive rights attorney Kathryn...
Listen4 steps to hiring fairly -- and supporting criminal justice reform | Nyra Jordan from 2021-12-08T15:32:24
Many companies have made strides when it comes to prioritizing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), but one group remains largely left out: people who have been involved in the criminal justice ...
ListenHow to end the pandemic -- and prepare for the next | Maria Van Kerkhove from 2021-12-07T15:40:37
We will get out of this pandemic, says Maria Van Kerkhove, the COVID-19 Technical Lead of the World Health Organization (WHO). The question is how fast -- and if we'll take what we've learned from ...
Listen3 questions to build resilience -- and change the world | Sister True Dedication from 2021-12-06T20:52:16
Every moment of movement is a chance to become more aware of yourself and the world around you, says Zen Buddhist nun Sister True Dedication. Guiding us through the art of "mindful walking," she sh...
ListenCommunity investment is the missing piece of climate action | Dawn Lippert from 2021-12-06T15:41:39
There's been explosive investment in new technologies aimed at decarbonizing the planet. But climate investor Dawn Lippert says something key is missing from this strategy: investment in the local ...
ListenThe dream of educating Afghan girls lives on | Shabana Basij-Rasikh from 2021-12-03T15:43:47
In this deeply moving talk, educator Shabana Basij-Rasikh shares the harrowing story of evacuating more than 250 students, staff and family members from the School of Leadership, Afghanistan (SOLA)...
ListenHow gratitude rewires your brain | Christina Costa from 2021-12-02T16:25:48
When a psychologist who studies well-being ends up with a brain tumor, what happens when she puts her own research into practice? Christina Costa goes beyond the "fight" narrative of cancer -- or a...
ListenThe value of kindness at work | James Rhee from 2021-12-01T15:59:58
Kindness can go a long way when it comes to reshaping a business. Having saved a fashion company from the brink of bankruptcy, entrepreneur James Rhee shares the value of investing in a culture of ...
ListenWhat is melatonin -- and should you take it to fall asleep? | Matt Walker from 2021-12-01T15:20:40
Melatonin is the hormone that tells our brains and bodies it's time to sleep. But if you think melatonin supplements will significantly improve your ability to fall asleep and stay asleep, you may ...
ListenIs it really that bad to marry my cousin? | Mona Chalabi from 2021-11-30T15:34:57
There are things we accept as obvious truths that aren't necessarily backed up by data. A primary example: cousin marriage being taboo. In this episode, data journalist Mona Chalabi looks at the nu...
ListenAncient wisdom for healing the planet | Shweta Narayan from 2021-11-29T15:40:52
The doctrine of "first, do no harm" is the basis of the Hippocratic Oath, one of the world's oldest codes of ethics. It governs the work of physicians -- but climate and health campaig...
It's impossible to have healthy people on a sick planet | Shweta Narayan from 2021-11-29T15:40:52
The doctrine of "first, do no harm" is the basis of the Hippocratic Oath, one of the world's oldest codes of ethics. It governs the work of physicians -- but climate and health campaigner Shweta Na...
ListenThe surprising health benefits of dreaming | Matt Walker from 2021-11-24T15:53:59
When you fall asleep and start dreaming, you're actually doing very important work. According to sleep scientist Matt Walker, dreams act like a form of "overnight therapy." In fact, your dreams may...
ListenThe science of extreme weather -- and how to reduce the harm | Al Roker, Al Gore, David Biello and Latif Nasser from 2021-11-23T21:04:43
Floods, droughts, heat waves and cold blasts -- why is the weather becoming more extreme? Environmentalist and "America's weatherman" Al Roker discusses the link between climate change and disrupti...
ListenDear world leaders, these are our climate demands | Xiye Bastida, Shiv Soin and Latif Nasser from 2021-11-23T21:03:44
Investing in green energy, holding large corporations accountable for their pollution, stopping pipeline and oil extraction initiatives -- these are non-negotiable actions to protect the planet, bu...
ListenThe forest is our teacher. It's time to respect it | Nemonte Nenquimo from 2021-11-23T16:02:57
For thousands of years, the Amazon rainforest has provided food, water and spiritual connection for its Indigenous inhabitants and the world. But the endless extraction of its natural resources by ...
ListenHow accurate is the weather forecast? | Mona Chalabi from 2021-11-23T15:47:09
No one remembers when you're right, but no one forgets when you're wrong. Your local weather person knows that saying all too well. But while they take a lot of the heat (get it?), how much of it i...
ListenAn action plan for solving the climate crisis | John Doerr and Ryan Panchadsaram from 2021-11-22T19:50:50
"How much more damage do we have to endure before we realize that it's cheaper to save this planet than to ruin it?" asks engineer and investor John Doerr. In conversation with Countdown cofounder ...
ListenThe science of preserving sight | Joshua Chu-Tan from 2021-11-22T16:15:32
As you get older, your eyes worsen and become susceptible to a disease called age-related macular degeneration -- the leading cause of blindness, with no cure in sight. Sharing the science of how y...
ListenYour self-driving robotaxi is almost here | Aicha Evans from 2021-11-19T15:52:30
We've been hearing about self-driving cars for years, but autonomous vehicle entrepreneur Aicha Evans thinks we need to dream more daringly. In this exciting talk, she introduces us to robotaxis: f...
ListenA program to empower Black teachers in the US | Larry Irvin from 2021-11-18T15:56:56
TED Fellow and education innovator Larry Irvin envisions a world where every child can see themselves reflected in their teachers. With his team at Brothers Empowered to Teach, Irvin is providing p...
ListenAn ever-evolving map of everything on Earth | Jack Dangermond from 2021-11-17T15:43:08
What if we had a map of ... everything? Jack Dangermond, a visionary behind the geographic information system (GIS) technology used to map and analyze all kinds of complex data, walks us through th...
ListenAre naps actually good for us? | Matt Walker from 2021-11-17T15:42:43
Afternoon naps are refreshing -- but could they be messing up our sleep cycles? Sleep scientist Matt Walker reveals the pros and cons of napping, plus tips on how to get the most out of your next s...
ListenThe crucial intersection of climate and capital | Nili Gilbert from 2021-11-16T16:01:11
The financial sector often talks of decarbonizing investment portfolios as a way to fight climate change. But portfolios can be "cleaned" without having any real impact on the problem, says investm...
ListenWhich box do I check? | Mona Chalabi from 2021-11-16T15:35:22
How we identify makes a difference in our lived experiences, but it's not always reflected in the checkboxes we see on forms. In this episode, Mona Chalabi explores why language matters in data col...
Listen3 steps to getting what you want in a negotiation | Ruchi Sinha from 2021-11-15T15:27:33
We negotiate all the time at work -- for raises, promotions, time off -- and we usually go into it like it's a battle. But it's not about dominating, says organizational psychologist Ruchi Sinha. I...
ListenTracking the whole world's carbon emissions -- with satellites and AI | Gavin McCormick from 2021-11-12T15:57:29
What we know today about global greenhouse gas emissions is mostly self-reported by countries, and those numbers (sometimes tallied manually on paper!) are often inaccurate and prone to manipulatio...
ListenThe rise of predatory scams -- and how to prevent them | Jane Walsh from 2021-11-11T16:09:56
Questionable phone calls, concerning emails, heart-rending stories from a sudden new friend in need of endless financial support: elder abuse can take many forms, says lawyer Jane Walsh. And as tec...
Listen"Being Human" | Naima Penniman from 2021-11-10T21:44:20
In this stunning spoken-word performance, poet and "freedom-forging futurist" Naima Penniman celebrates the wonders of the natural world and humanity's connection to it. "I wonder if the sun debate...
ListenLeave only footprints that will wash away | Children of Palau from 2021-11-10T21:00
The people of Palau -- a pristine ocean state made up of more than 300 islands in the western Pacific -- warmly welcome travelers to their home every year. But the guests don't always know how to p...
ListenThe mighty power and flavor of plants | Derek Sarno from 2021-11-10T20:58:56
Vegan chef (and head chef of TED Countdown Summit) Derek Sarno is on a mission to unleash the mighty power of plants, creating nutritious food from mushrooms and vegetables that's full...
The many reasons to eat a plant-based diet | Derek Sarno from 2021-11-10T20:58:56
Vegan chef (and head chef of TED Countdown Summit) Derek Sarno is on a mission to unleash the mighty power of plants, creating nutritious food from mushrooms and vegetables that's full of texture a...
ListenThe powerful women on the front lines of climate action | Farwiza Farhan from 2021-11-10T20:58:01
When it comes to big problems like climate change, we tend to focus on big solutions -- but many of the best ideas come from people on the ground, facing day-to-day conservation battles. Sharing he...
ListenA bold plan to protect 30 percent of the Earth's surface and ocean floor | Enric Sala from 2021-11-10T20:54:22
As a diver in the 1970s, marine ecologist Enric Sala saw once-lush oceanscapes reduced to underwater deserts -- but later, in marine preserves across the globe, he also witnessed the ocean's power ...
ListenA vision for sustainable energy in Africa | Chibeze Ezekiel from 2021-11-10T20:52:36
Africa needs new energy sources to fuel its development, but the continent should invest in renewable energy instead of cheap, polluting alternatives like coal, says climate inclusion activist Chib...
ListenWhy better sleep means a better sex life | Matt Walker from 2021-11-10T15:41:32
Want a healthier love life? Get better sleep, says sleep scientist Matt Walker. In this episode, he explains how getting more quality shut-eye can boost fertility and vitality -- plus how sex can e...
ListenHow your brain invents your "self" | Anil Seth from 2021-11-10T15:41:14
Who are you, really? Neuroscientist Anil Seth lays out his fascinating new theory of consciousness and self, centered on the notion that we "predict" the world into existence. From sleep to memory ...
ListenHow small countries can make a big impact on climate change | Nicola Sturgeon from 2021-11-09T15:46:05
When it comes to tackling climate change, the size of a country doesn't matter -- it's their ambition that counts, says First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon. In a rousing talk, she shares exa...
ListenHow did we get fertility so wrong? | Mona Chalabi from 2021-11-09T15:14:15
When it comes to making a baby, we know it takes two to tango. So why do the pressures of fertility often fall on only one half of the equation? In this video, data journalist Mona Chalabi examines...
ListenSuper speed, magnetic levitation and the vision behind the hyperloop | Josh Giegel from 2021-11-08T20:40:22
What if your hour-long commute was reduced to just minutes? That's the promise of the hyperloop: a transit system designed around a pod that zooms through a vacuum-sealed space (roughly the size of...
ListenWhat working parents really need from workplaces | Angela Garbes from 2021-11-08T15:35:30
What if we started treating parenting like the real work it is? Podcast host and CEO Angela Garbes details how working families have evolved -- and how companies haven't -- and gives insight into w...
ListenThe creative power of your intuition | Bozoma Saint John from 2021-11-05T14:37:12
Great ideas are like electricity -- they snap into sharp focus and sprint from place to place. What's the best way to capture them? Bozoma Saint John, Chief Marketing Officer at Netflix, makes a co...
ListenA tailored history of who wears what -- and why | Richard Thompson Ford from 2021-11-04T14:54:36
From puffy trousers to pantsuits and everything in between, law professor and author Richard Thompson Ford takes us on a fascinating tour through the history of fashion and the evolution of dress c...
ListenA simple solution to maintaining life-saving vaccines | Nithya Ramanathan from 2021-11-03T14:46:32
Refrigerators do much more than store your groceries -- they're also vital to preserving and distributing vaccines. Illustrating the realities of (and threats to) global vaccine supply...
The problem of vaccine spoilage -- and a smart sensor to help | Nithya Ramanathan from 2021-11-03T14:46:32
Refrigerators do much more than store your groceries -- they're also vital to preserving and distributing vaccines. Illustrating the realities of (and threats to) global vaccine supply chains, tech...
ListenHow daylight saving time affects our bodies, minds -- and world | Matt Walker from 2021-11-03T14:35:43
For places that observe daylight saving time, gaining an hour of sleep every November -- or losing an hour every March -- doesn't just affect how well-rested (or caffeinated) people are. The effect...
ListenWhat we miss when we focus on the average | Mona Chalabi from 2021-11-02T14:51:41
It's tempting to focus on averages when we think about data, but the world is a lot messier than those numbers can make it out to be. So what could we gain if we shifted our attention to the outlie...
ListenHow to make radical climate action the new normal | Al Gore from 2021-11-02T13:12:47
A net-zero future is possible, but first we need to flip a mental switch to truly understand that we can stop the climate crisis if we try, says Nobel laureate Al Gore. In this inspiring and essent...
Listen3 rules to help you build a successful business | Julissa Prado from 2021-11-01T14:45:47
Have an idea you're yearning to turn into a business? Julissa Prado, founder and CEO of Rizos Curls, explains how she was inspired by the Latino and immigrant communities she grew up in -- and shar...
ListenWhat is COP26? | Countdown from 2021-10-30T18:18:55
What is COP26? Here's what you need to know about the crucial UN climate conference set to take place in Glasgow, Scotland from October 31-November 12, 2021. Featuring climate advocate Al Gore; Par...
ListenThe 55 gigaton challenge | Countdown from 2021-10-30T16:27:02
This is the climate challenge we face: we need to go from putting 55 billion metric tons of greenhouse gases into the air each year to zero. And it all needs to happen by 2050 at the latest. How ca...
ListenThe haunting truth of ghost stories | Coya Paz Brownrigg from 2021-10-29T20:04:48
Ghost stories reveal much more than the ghouls and spirits that haunt them. Settle in for a spooky delight as theater educator Coya Paz Brownrigg lays out three types of bone-chilling tales and exh...
ListenA new perspective on the journey to net-zero | Amina J. Mohammed from 2021-10-29T14:47:40
Climate action can be a vehicle to deliver dignity, opportunity and equality for all. UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed invites us to reimagine what the journey to net-zero could look l...
ListenThe fastest way to slow climate change now | Ilissa Ocko from 2021-10-28T19:54:34
"Cutting methane is the single fastest, most effective opportunity to reduce climate change risks in the near term," says atmospheric scientist Ilissa Ocko. That's because, unlike carbon dioxide, m...
ListenAI isn't as smart as you think -- but it could be | Jeff Dean from 2021-10-28T19:51:35
What is AI, really? Jeff Dean, the head of Google's AI efforts, explains the underlying technology that enables artificial intelligence to do all sorts of things, from understanding language to dia...
ListenHow to turn around a city | Irma L. Olguin Jr. from 2021-10-28T14:46:45
Computer skills aren't what's stopping people from breaking into the tech industry, says social entrepreneur Irma L. Olguin Jr. More often, the biggest hurdles are things like access to childcare, ...
ListenThe tech-forward rejuvenation of "underdog" cities | Irma L. Olguin Jr. from 2021-10-28T14:46:45
Computer skills aren't what's stopping people from breaking into the tech industry, says social entrepreneur Irma L. Olguin Jr. More often, the biggest hurdles are things like access t...
How platform co-ops democratize work | Trebor Scholz from 2021-10-27T14:50:54
Co-ops date back almost 200 years, run by groups of people that work together to own and operate a company. What does it look like when this tried-and-true business model merges with t...
Stuck in the gig economy? Try platform co-ops instead | Trebor Scholz from 2021-10-27T14:50:54
Co-ops date back almost 200 years, run by groups of people that work together to own and operate a company. What does it look like when this tried-and-true business model merges with the digital ec...
ListenDo 9 out of 10 dentists really recommend that toothpaste? | Mona Chalabi from 2021-10-26T14:47:26
You've probably heard claims like 9 out of 10 dentists recommend so-and-so toothpaste. But how can you tell what's a marketing ploy versus a solid statistic? In this episode, Mona shares three ques...
ListenCan China achieve its ambitious climate pledges? | Hongqiao Liu from 2021-10-26T14:27:35
In 2020, China's President Xi Jinping pledged that China would both peak its emissions by 2030 and achieve net-zero emissions by 2060 -- a change that will require action at an unheard-of scale and...
ListenHow to reduce bias in your workplace | Kim Scott and Trier Bryant from 2021-10-25T14:52:35
We all have bias -- especially the unconscious kind -- and it's preventing us from doing our best work. Gone unchecked, bias can make employees feel resentful, frustrated and silenced, and it can e...
Listen3 tips for leaders to get the future of work right | Debbie Lovich from 2021-10-22T14:47:48
Work that's dictated by a fixed schedule, place and job description doesn't make sense anymore, says leadership expert Debbie Lovich. In light of the cultural shift towards remote work sparked by t...
ListenHow your nature photos can help protect wild animals | Tanya Berger-Wolf from 2021-10-21T20:41:33
We're losing animal and plant species at such a swift, unprecedented rate that it's nearly impossible to keep up. Computational biologist Tanya Berger-Wolf demonstrates how harnessing the power of ...
ListenWhat makes a friendship last? | Mona Chalabi from 2021-10-21T14:42:26
Sustaining friendships -- and making new friends -- can be challenging, even when we know it's important. So how can we make our friendships last without feeling overwhelmed? And is there a formula...
ListenA close-to-home solution for accessible childcare | Chris Bennett from 2021-10-21T14:39:01
Childcare needs a transformation -- but rather than investing billions in new buildings and schools, what if we could unlock the potential of people already nearby? Entrepreneur Chris Bennett offer...
ListenHow much clean electricity do we really need? | Solomon Goldstein-Rose from 2021-10-20T15:11:14
To fight climate change, we need to clean up the global electricity system by replacing fossil fuel power plants with clean generation -- right? Climate author Solomon Goldstein-Rose thinks we need...
ListenHow long does it take to get over a breakup? | Mona Chalabi from 2021-10-19T14:46:36
We know how long it takes to heal from broken bones, injuries and ailments, but what about a broken heart? The answer, like relationships, is a little complicated. In this episode of Am I Normal?, ...
ListenHow we could eat real meat without harming animals | Isha Datar from 2021-10-19T14:41:31
What if you could eat chicken nuggets without harming a chicken? It's possible through "cellular agriculture," says Isha Datar. In a talk about cutting-edge science, she explains how this new means...
ListenWhy paternity leave benefits everyone | Shu Matsuo Post from 2021-10-18T14:51:51
Paternity leave has many benefits for dads, their partners and their babies -- but did you know it also has surprising benefits for companies? This is what author Shu Matsuo Post learned from his s...
ListenThe global treaty to phase out fossil fuels | Tzeporah Berman from 2021-10-15T14:46:50
We currently have enough fossil fuels to progressively transition off of them, says climate campaigner Tzeporah Berman, but the industry continues to expand oil, gas and coal productio...
The bad math of the fossil fuel industry | Tzeporah Berman from 2021-10-15T14:46:50
We currently have enough fossil fuels to progressively transition off of them, says climate campaigner Tzeporah Berman, but the industry continues to expand oil, gas and coal production and explora...
ListenWhy skin disease is often misdiagnosed in darker skin tones | Jenna C. Lester from 2021-10-14T14:49:05
Skin is one of the most powerful predictors of health, yet nearly half of all new dermatologists admit to feeling uncomfortable identifying health issues on darker skin tones -- resulting in poorer...
ListenThe first step towards more inclusive dermatology | Jenna C. Lester from 2021-10-14T14:49:05
Skin is one of the most powerful predictors of health, yet nearly half of all new dermatologists admit to feeling uncomfortable identifying health issues on darker skin tones -- result...
What you discover when you really listen | Hrishikesh Hirway from 2021-10-13T14:46:06
"Every conversation has the potential to open up and reveal all the layers and layers within it, all those rooms within rooms," says podcaster and musician Hrishikesh Hirway. In this profoundly mov...
ListenThe billion-dollar campaign to electrify transport | Monica Araya from 2021-10-13T13:57:42
The roadmap to ending pollution from transportation is here, says electrification advocate Monica Araya. In conversation with head of TED Chris Anderson, Araya introduces Drive Electric: a global c...
ListenA roadmap for young changemakers | Melati Wijsen from 2021-10-12T17:51:33
Activism is a tough job, especially for young people yearning for immediate change -- something climate activist Melati Wijsen has learned over ten years of pushing for environmental protection, st...
Listen5 tips for dealing with meeting overload | Cindy Solomon from 2021-10-11T14:40:24
Could this meeting have been an email? The phenomenon of "calendar creep," where meetings completely take over your work days, is wasting time, energy and productivity -- but you can take back cont...
ListenHow humanity doubled life expectancy in a century | Steven Johnson from 2021-10-08T14:53:42
Doubling human life expectancy in a century is our greatest achievement, says author Steven Johnson. How did we make it happen -- and can we keep it going? Backed by fascinating historical anecdote...
ListenA more accurate way to calculate emissions | Charlotte Degot from 2021-10-07T14:47:15
Greenhouse gases are colorless, scentless and invisible, making them exceptionally hard to measure. Fortunately, some tools and techniques can help -- one of the most powerful being artificial inte...
ListenThe brain science of obesity | Mads Tang-Christensen from 2021-10-06T14:44:21
Your belly and your brain speak to each other, says obesity researcher Mads Tang-Christensen. Offering scientific proof that obesity is a disease influenced by genetics and the environment, he intr...
ListenHow NFTs are building the internet of the future | Kayvon Tehranian from 2021-10-05T14:45:50
In this revelatory talk, technologist Kayvon Tehranian explores why NFTs -- digital assets that represent a certificate of ownership on the internet -- are a technological breakthrough. Learn how N...
ListenWant to truly succeed? Lift others up while you climb | Amber Hikes from 2021-10-04T14:40:13
It's up to all of us to create a more inclusive and diverse workplace. No matter where you are in your career journey, it's essential that you help others grow, even as you are growing yourself, sa...
Listen3 ways community creates a healthy life | Olivia Affuso from 2021-10-01T14:54:28
Maintaining a healthy weight takes more than diet and exercise, says physical activity epidemiologist Olivia Affuso. In this actionable talk, she shows how you can kickstart a healthy life by tappi...
ListenThe Black history of twerking -- and how it taught me self-love | Lizzo from 2021-09-30T16:24:09
Twerking is mainstream now ... but do you know where it came from? Superstar Lizzo traces booty shaking to a traditional West African dance and tells how Black women across generations kept the rhy...
ListenWhy the passport needs an upgrade | Karoli Hindriks from 2021-09-29T14:50:54
It's time to give paper passports a digital upgrade, says entrepreneur Karoli Hindriks. Looking to Estonia's technology-driven government for inspiration, she envisions a world where immigration is...
ListenHow employers steal from workers -- and get away with it | Rebecca Galemba from 2021-09-28T15:07:53
When you work, you expect to be paid for it. Except, for millions of Americans employed across a range of industries like restaurants and construction, that's not always the case. Anthropologist Re...
Listen3 rules for better work-life balance | Ashley Whillans from 2021-09-27T15:02:14
Have you answered a work email during an important family event? Or taken a call from your boss while on vacation? According to behavioral scientist and Harvard Business School professor Ashley Whi...
ListenCould you recover from illness ... using your own stem cells? | Nabiha Saklayen from 2021-09-24T14:53:33
What if diseases could be treated with a patient's own cells, precisely and on demand? Biotech entrepreneur Nabiha Saklayen explains how we could harness advances in biology, machine learning and l...
ListenHow drawing invites authentic connection | Wendy MacNaughton from 2021-09-23T14:51:16
In an invitation to slow down and look at the world around you, graphic journalist Wendy MacNaughton illustrates how drawing can spark deeply human, authentic connections. Ready to try...
The art of paying attention | Wendy MacNaughton from 2021-09-23T14:51:16
In an invitation to slow down and look at the world around you, graphic journalist Wendy MacNaughton illustrates how drawing can spark deeply human, authentic connections. Ready to try...
The genetic rescue of Earth's endangered species | Ryan Phelan from 2021-09-22T14:49:14
From a special black-footed ferret to coral that can withstand warming waters, genetic rescue efforts that use genomics and synthetic biology are helping nature thrive. But despite the...
The intended consequences of helping nature thrive | Ryan Phelan from 2021-09-22T14:49:14
From a special black-footed ferret to coral that can withstand warming waters, genetic rescue efforts that use genomics and synthetic biology are helping nature thrive. But despite the...
The link between inequality and anxiety | Richard Wilkinson from 2021-09-21T14:54:50
Why are global levels of anxiety and depression so high? Social epidemiologist Richard Wilkinson presents compelling data on the impact of inequality on mental health and social relati...
Planet City -- a sci-fi vision of an astonishing regenerative future | Liam Young from 2021-09-20T14:50:15
Get transported on a stunningly rendered, sci-fi safari through Planet City: an imaginary metropolis of 10 billion people, from the brain of director and architect Liam Young. Explore ...
The untapped energy source that could power the planet | Jamie C. Beard from 2021-09-17T14:50:47
Deep beneath your feet is a molten ball of energy the same temperature as the surface of the sun -- an immense clean energy source that could power the world thousands of times over, s...
An NFL quarterback on overcoming setbacks and self-doubt | Alex Smith from 2021-09-16T14:51:50
Former NFL quarterback Alex Smith almost died after a particularly rough tackle snapped his leg in 2018 -- yet he was back on the field just two years later. In this inspiring talk, he...
The trans story includes you | Nicole Maines from 2021-09-15T15:12:56
As actress Nicole Maines points out, we all unwittingly play supporting roles in each others' life stories -- for better or worse. With charm and aplomb, she shares her experience grow...
The inaccurate link between body ideals and health | Nancy N. Chen from 2021-09-14T16:15:15
Global obesity rates are on the rise, but body shaming campaigns are doing more harm than good, says medical anthropologist Nancy N. Chen. Reflecting on how the cultural histories of b...
A smart bra for better heart health | Alicia Chong Rodriguez from 2021-09-13T14:47:55
Could an everyday clothing item help protect your health? In this quick talk, TED Fellow Alicia Chong Rodriguez introduces us to a smart bra designed to gather real-time data on biomar...
The mind-bending reality of the universe | Katie Mack from 2021-09-10T14:59:23
In this fascinating conversation, cosmologist and TED Fellow Katie Mack delves into everything from the Big Bang theory to what we see at the edge of the observable universe to a few w...
Life-altering questions about the end of the universe | Katie Mack from 2021-09-10T14:59:23
In this fascinating conversation, cosmologist and TED Fellow Katie Mack delves into everything from the Big Bang theory to what we see at the edge of the observable universe to a few w...
The big myth of government deficits | Stephanie Kelton from 2021-09-09T14:49:40
Government deficits have gotten a bad rap, says economist Stephanie Kelton. In this groundbreaking talk, she makes the case to stop looking at government spending as a path towards fri...
A sci-fi vision of life in 2041 | Chen Qiufan from 2021-09-08T14:48:44
Sci-fi writer Chen Qiufan doesn't fear a dystopian future. Instead, he believes developments in artificial intelligence will make all of our lives better, healthier and safer. He takes...
How to stop languishing and start finding flow | Adam Grant from 2021-09-07T14:59:52
Have you found yourself staying up late, joylessly bingeing TV shows and doomscrolling through the news, or simply navigating your day uninspired and aimless? Chances are you're langui...
A new way to restore Earth's biodiversity -- from the air | Susan Graham from 2021-09-03T14:48:56
Land restoration is about more than planting trees, says environmentalist Susan Graham. Check out how her team combines drone technology with ecology-trained AI to restore degraded lan...
The state of the climate crisis in 2021 | Climate Action Tracker from 2021-09-02T14:52:36
2021 is a critical year for climate change. According to the Paris Climate Agreement, governments must decide now on how to reduce the amount of carbon they pump into the atmosphere in...
A taste of Mexico's ancient chocolate-making tradition | Germán Santillán from 2021-09-01T14:49:09
Dating back more than 800 years, chocolate is deeply woven into the Indigenous history of Oaxaca, Mexico. TED Fellow Germán Santillán talks about his work reviving the Mixtec technique...
How to find peace with loss through music | Steven Sharp Nelson from 2021-08-31T15:02:59
Music can act as a guide, says cellist Steven Sharp Nelson. It has the power to unlock the mind, tap into the heart and bring light in the darkest times. Take a deep breath as Nelson t...
A future with fewer cars | Freeman H. Shen from 2021-08-30T14:48:36
What if your car could drop you off and then find parking by itself? According to electric vehicle entrepreneur Freeman H. Shen, this technology already exists. He shares his vision fo...
Walk with Little Amal, a theatrical journey celebrating the refugee experience | Amir Nizar Zuabi from 2021-08-12T14:47:33
In a staggering display of creativity and community, theater director Amir Nizar Zuabi introduces "The Walk": a theatrical journey following a nine-year-old refugee girl named Amal (re...
How COVID-19 reshaped US cities | Kevin J. Krizek from 2021-08-11T15:02:55
The pandemic spurred an unprecedented reclamation of urban space, ushering in a seemingly bygone era of pedestrian pastimes, as cars were sidelined in favor of citizens. Highlighting e...
An interactive map to track (and end) pollution in China | Ma Jun from 2021-08-10T14:57:13
China has pledged to be carbon neutral by 2060 -- and its citizens are helping industries across the country reach that goal. Environmentalist Ma Jun introduces the Blue Map, an app th...
Why are stolen African artifacts still in Western museums? | Jim Chuchu from 2021-08-09T14:48:14
African artifacts shown in museums worldwide are often not borrowed, but stolen -- and TED Fellow Jim Chuchu is on a mission to get them back. Learn the sordid history behind how many ...
The fingerprints of life beyond Earth | Clara Sousa-Silva from 2021-08-06T14:54:20
Is there life on Venus? Quantum astrochemist Clara Sousa-Silva makes the case for a new way to seek and possibly discover habitable planets -- and shares her research into a poisonous,...
The tiny balls of fat that could revolutionize medicine | Kathryn A. Whitehead from 2021-08-05T14:40:43
What if you were holding life-saving medicine ... but had no way to administer it? Zoom down to the nano level with engineer Kathryn A. Whitehead as she gives a breakdown of the little...
Don't call people out -- call them in | Loretta J. Ross from 2021-08-04T14:52:39
We live in a call-out culture, says activist and scholar Loretta J. Ross. You're probably familiar with it: the public shaming and blaming, on social media and in real life, of people ...
Meet the scientist couple driving an mRNA vaccine revolution | U?ur ?ahin and Özlem Türeci from 2021-08-03T14:41:33
As COVID-19 spread, BioNTech cofounders U?ur ?ahin and Özlem Türeci had one goal: to make a safe, effective vaccine faster than ever before. In this illuminating conversation with head...
Remembering climate change ... a message from the year 2071 | Kim Stanley Robinson from 2021-08-02T14:56:50
Coming to us from 50 years in the future, legendary sci-fi writer Kim Stanley Robinson tells the "history" of how humanity ended the climate crisis and restored the damage done to Eart...
The informal settlements reshaping the world | Jota Samper from 2021-07-29T15:06:19
Creative, sustainable solutions find their home in the thousands of informal neighborhoods across the world. Urban planner Jota Samper believes these often overlooked settlements (also...
The radical, revolutionary resilience of Black joy | Miracle Jones from 2021-07-27T16:11:39
In the face of trauma, happiness is resilience: a revolutionary act of thriving despite all odds, rather than wilting or surrendering. Community organizer and activist Miracle Jones of...
3 rules for a zero-carbon world | Nigel Topping from 2021-07-26T14:52:57
Every human and natural system -- from oil extraction to the flight of a flock of starlings -- can be seen as a set of repeating patterns. These patterns can be disrupted for good or f...
The ancient origins of the Olympics | Armand D'Angour from 2021-07-23T18:24:25
Thousands of years in the making, the Olympics began as part of a religious festival honoring the Greek god Zeus in the rural Greek town of Olympia. But how did it become the greatest ...
Are wild animals really "wild"? | Emma Marris from 2021-07-22T14:40:54
Human activity is affecting the planet in dramatic, unsustainable ways -- including destroying the habitats of wild animals. Considering our obligation to care for the creatures we've ...
How every child can thrive by five | Molly Wright from 2021-07-22T00:53:20
"What if I was to tell you that a game of peek-a-boo could change the world?" asks seven-year-old Molly Wright, one of the youngest-ever TED speakers. Breaking down the research-backed...
The (de)colonizing of beauty | Sasha Sarago from 2021-07-20T15:01:50
Beauty is about more than the body you inhabit -- it's a way of being that goes beyond genetics or societal ideals. Aboriginal writer and former model Sasha Sarago invites you to decol...
Why COP26 is our best chance for a greener future | Alok Sharma from 2021-07-19T11:39:19
Something powerful is happening around the world. The issue of climate change has moved from the margins to the mainstream, says Alok Sharma, the President-Designate of COP26, the Unit...
3 myths about racism that keep the US from progress | Candis Watts Smith from 2021-07-16T15:21:17
Racism morphs, spreading and hiding behind numerous half-truths and full-blown falsities about where it lives and who embodies it. In this actionable talk, political scientist Candis W...
The missing 96 percent of the universe | Claire Malone from 2021-07-14T15:00:36
We've misplaced the building blocks of the cosmos -- and particle physicists like Claire Malone are on a mission to find them. Despite scientists hitting a "major snag" in uncovering w...
The link between menopause and gender inequity at work | Andrea Berchowitz from 2021-07-13T15:05:59
Hot flashes, joint pain, anxiety, depression, difficulty sleeping -- these unforgiving menopause symptoms directly impact work but often go overlooked and under-discussed as a taboo to...
A cleanse won't detox your body -- but here's what will | Jen Gunter from 2021-07-08T14:47:41
Put down the cayenne-lemon water and step away from the herbal tea. Cleanses and detox products like these don't remove toxins, says Dr. Jen Gunter, and some of them may even be hurtin...
Why aren't there more Native American restaurants? | Sean Sherman from 2021-07-06T14:57:22
When you think of North American cuisine, do Indigenous foods come to mind? Chef Sean Sherman serves up an essential history lesson that explains the absence of Native American culinar...
How music streaming transformed songwriting | Björn Ulvaeus from 2021-07-02T15:15:11
Money, money, money ... in the music business, there seems to be little left for the songwriters that fuel it. ABBA co-founder Björn Ulvaeus calls for the industry to support its most ...
What's normal anxiety -- and what's an anxiety disorder? | Jen Gunter from 2021-07-01T14:33:18
Everyone gets anxious at times, but how can you tell when worrying and fear crosses the line and needs attention? Dr. Jen Gunter introduces a special part of the brain called the amygd...
Why we're more honest with machines than people | Anne Scherer from 2021-06-29T15:10:26
For a genuine conversation, consider talking to a robot; the less humanized, the better. Consumer researcher Anne Scherer shares her findings on why some machines get us to open up bet...
What to do when climate change feels unstoppable | Clover Hogan from 2021-06-25T15:02:56
Today's youth have inherited a big, unprecedented climate problem to solve -- and the eco-anxiety to go with it. Gen-Zer and activist Clover Hogan knows the struggle firsthand, but she...
5 skin health myths to stop believing now | Jen Gunter from 2021-06-24T14:58:09
Your skin is your body's largest organ ... but it might be the most misunderstood, says Dr. Jen Gunter. From sunscreen to cancer and even chocolate, she tackles five misleading myths a...
The emotions behind your money habits | Robert A. Belle from 2021-06-21T14:48:06
Your money habits reveal a lot about you: your hopes, fears, dreams and other deep personal truths you may not even be aware of, says accountant Robert A. Belle. He shares how taking s...
How marijuana reform could repair, reclaim and restore communities | Khadijah Tribble from 2021-06-17T15:09:49
The war on drugs in the United States undid much of the progress of the Civil Rights Movement -- and today, it continues to derail millions within marginalized communities with arrests...
Can you actually boost your immune system? Here's the truth | Jen Gunter from 2021-06-17T14:40:59
Take vitamin C supplements when you feel a cold coming on? The problem is, you can't actually "strengthen" your immune system, says Dr. Jen Gunter. Diving into the elegant network of c...
How to find meaning after loss | David Kessler from 2021-06-16T14:36:39
You may be familiar with the five stages of grief: denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance. After decades of research and his own experience with tragic loss, grief expert...
How to be a professional troublemaker | Luvvie Ajayi Jones from 2021-06-15T14:50:27
Disrupting the status quo can be scary, but sometimes it's necessary to make the world a fairer place. Reclaiming what it means to be a troublemaker, author Luvvie Ajayi Jones shares t...
Why act now? | Kristen Bell + Giant Ant from 2021-06-13T14:25:25
A brief answer to one of the key questions about climate change: Why act now? (Written by Myles Allen, David Biello and George Zaidan)
Why is 1.5 degrees such a big deal? | Kristen Bell + Giant Ant from 2021-06-13T14:25:19
A brief answer to one of the key questions about climate change: Why is 1.5 degrees such a big deal? (Written by Myles Allen, David Biello and George Zaidan)
Where does all the carbon we release go? | Kristen Bell + Giant Ant from 2021-06-13T14:25:15
A brief answer to one of the key questions about climate change: Where does all the carbon we release go? (Written by Myles Allen, David Biello and George Zaidan)
What is net-zero? | Kristen Bell + Giant Ant from 2021-06-13T14:25:08
A brief answer to one of the key questions about climate change: What is net-zero? (Written by Myles Allen, David Biello and George Zaidan)
Why is the world warming up? | Kristen Bell + Giant Ant from 2021-06-13T14:24:55
A brief answer to one of the key questions about climate change: Why is the world warming up? (Written by Myles Allen, David Biello and George Zaidan)
A queer journey from shame to self-love | Crystal Rasmussen from 2021-06-11T15:05:28
If you've sanded down your edges to fit in, it's time to bring them back -- there's power, value and beauty there, says Crystal Rasmussen. With candor and humility, Rasmussen shares th...
Why healthy bones are about so much more than milk | Jen Gunter from 2021-06-10T14:50:50
Drinking calcium-rich milk strengthens your bones -- but it's not the only thing you can do for a strong and healthy skeleton. Dr. Jen Gunter digs deep into the three layers of bone to...
How to support yourself (and others) through grief | Nina Westbrook from 2021-06-08T15:00:11
In big and small ways, we all experience loss: whether it's the passing of a loved one, the close of a career or even the end of a dream. Explaining how to process many types of sorrow...
The anxiety that comes from being treated like an outsider | Valerie Purdie-Greenaway from 2021-06-03T20:01:05
The stress you may feel being otherized or stereotyped can take a significant toll on your health and well-being. In this thoughtful conversation, social psychologist Valerie Purdie-Gr...
How to deal with the anxiety of being stereotyped | Valerie Purdie-Greenaway from 2021-06-03T20:01:05
The stress you may feel being otherized or stereotyped can take a significant toll on your health and well-being. In this thoughtful conversation, social psychologist Valerie Purdie-Gr...
What really happens to your body during menopause | Jen Gunter from 2021-06-03T14:36:16
It's time to erase the shame and fear swirling around menopause and understand exactly what's going on inside your body. Dr. Jen Gunter walks through the biology of this perfectly norm...
Essential questions to ask your future self | Meg Jay from 2021-06-02T20:10:44
How much do you think about your future self? If your answer is not much, you're not alone. It can be difficult to plan for a version of yourself you haven't met yet, says psychologist...
Who judges the judges? | Jessica Kerr from 2021-06-02T15:01:14
What qualifies someone to become a judge? The answer is surprisingly vague and even taboo to discuss. Lawyer Jessica Kerr sifts through the murky, mysterious process that sits at the c...
Who makes judges? | Jessica Kerr from 2021-06-02T15:01:14
What qualifies someone to become a judge? The answer is surprisingly vague and even taboo to discuss. Lawyer Jessica Kerr sifts through the murky, mysterious process that sits at the c...
The rigged test of leadership | Sophie Williams from 2021-05-28T14:44:58
The glass cliff: an experience of taking on a leadership role only to find that your chances of success have been limited before you've even begun. Equality activist Sophie Williams ex...
Tips for reclaiming your peace of mind online | Naomi Shimada from 2021-05-27T19:51:46
To post or not to post? The real question is: How do you feel about it? Author Naomi Shimada reflects on the anxiety-inducing aspects of social media, sharing advice on how to step bac...
Why you shouldn't worry about pooping once a day | Jen Gunter from 2021-05-27T14:55:36
You may have heard that you should be pooping once a day -- but that's a load of crap, says Dr. Jen Gunter. From the enzymes in your mouth to the nutrient-absorbing power of your large...
What farmers need to be modern, climate-friendly and profitable | Beth Ford from 2021-05-26T14:53:46
Farming feeds all of us -- yet in rural communities, farmers are under pressure from mounting climate volatility and limited access to modern tools like the internet. How can agricultu...
Documentary films that explore trauma -- and make space for healing | Almudena Toral from 2021-05-24T17:31:16
Through documentary films following survivors of trauma, TED Fellow Almudena Toral makes invisible psychological scars seen. She shares the heartbreaking story of Adayanci Pérez, a six...
The infinite alchemy of storytelling | Zahra Al-Mahdi from 2021-05-24T13:37:18
TED Fellow Zahra Al-Mahdi was raised by screens -- "storytelling machines" like TV and the internet that shaped her sense of self and reality. Now a multimedia artist and filmmaker, sh...
The real-life superheroes helping Syrian refugees | Feras Fayyad from 2021-05-24T13:35:36
Society has a set of stories it tells itself about who refugees are and what they look like, says documentarian and TED Fellow Feras Fayyad. With his films, he's on a mission to separa...
The renewable heating system right below your feet | Kathy Hannun from 2021-05-24T13:29:14
Of all the mundane yet astonishing marvels of human ingenuity, knowing what it takes to heat a room to a comfortable temperature is TED Fellow Kathy Hannun's favorite. She takes us on ...
How to heat your home without hurting the planet | Kathy Hannun from 2021-05-24T13:29:14
Of all the mundane yet astonishing marvels of human ingenuity, knowing what it takes to heat a room to a comfortable temperature is TED Fellow Kathy Hannun's favorite. She takes us on ...
Maternal and child health is a human right | Aparna Hegde from 2021-05-24T13:24:19
Overcrowded clinics, extensive wait times and overworked doctors are taking a devastating toll on mothers and children in India. In this eye-opening talk, urogynecologist and TED Fello...
The life-saving tech helping mothers make healthy decisions | Aparna Hegde from 2021-05-24T13:24:19
Overcrowded clinics, extensive wait times and overworked doctors are taking a devastating toll on mothers and children in India. In this eye-opening talk, urogynecologist and TED Fello...
The death of the universe -- and what it means for life | Katie Mack from 2021-05-24T13:22:57
The universe started with a bang -- but how will it end? With astonishing visuals, cosmologist and TED Fellow Katie Mack takes us to the theoretical end of everything, some trillions o...
What should humans take to space (and leave behind)? | Jorge Mañes Rubio from 2021-05-24T13:21:21
One day, humans will explore space en masse and live scattered across the solar system on planets like Mars and beyond. Inspired by his time as artist-in-residence at the European Spac...
A new approach to defending the human rights of migrants | Itamar Mann from 2021-05-24T13:18:27
In this gripping talk, litigator and TED Fellow Itamar Mann details the perilous boat migrations of asylum seekers crossing the Mediterranean Sea. With a surplus of evidence gathered b...
Playful, wondrous public spaces built for community and possibility | Matthew Mazzotta from 2021-05-24T13:16:41
Introducing a new type of public space, custom-fit for communities in need of a shot of hope and wonder. Artist and TED Fellow Matthew Mazzotta takes us across the US, sharing delightf...
The future diagnostic lab ... inside your body | Aaron Morris from 2021-05-24T13:15:07
We need an inside-out approach to how we diagnose disease, says immuno-engineer and TED Fellow Aaron Morris. Introducing cutting-edge medical research, he unveils implantable technolog...
How your body could become its own diagnostic lab | Aaron Morris from 2021-05-24T13:15:07
We need an inside-out approach to how we diagnose disease, says immuno-engineer and TED Fellow Aaron Morris. Introducing cutting-edge medical research, he unveils implantable technolog...
A feminist reimagining of Kenya's public transport | Naomi Mwaura from 2021-05-24T13:13:46
Kenya's minibuses -- known as "matatus" -- offer a convenient, affordable and colorful way for people to get around. But they also pose safety risks and accessibility issues for many o...
How to empower people to solve their own legal problems | Rohan Pavuluri from 2021-05-24T13:12:24
If you can't afford an attorney, one will be appointed for you, right? Not in US civil court. From high legal fees to confusing paperwork and expensive lawyers, it can be difficult to ...
An app that empowers people to solve their legal problems | Rohan Pavuluri from 2021-05-24T13:12:24
If you can't afford an attorney, one will be appointed for you, right? Not in US civil court. From high legal fees to confusing paperwork and expensive lawyers, it can be difficult to ...
Electronic pills that could transform how we treat disease | Khalil Ramadi from 2021-05-24T13:11:08
Could a small jolt of electricity to your gut help treat chronic diseases? Medical hacker and TED Fellow Khalil Ramadi is developing a new, noninvasive therapy that could treat disease...
The search for microscopic aliens | Sarah Rugheimer from 2021-05-24T13:09:41
Astrophysicist and TED Fellow Sarah Rugheimer searches for aliens -- but not the cartoony green kind. She's looking for extraterrestrial microbes by studying how these single-celled or...
The multibillion-dollar US prison industry -- and how to dismantle it | Bianca Tylek from 2021-05-24T13:01:50
A phone call to a US prison or jail can cost up to a dollar per minute -- a rate that forces one in three families with incarcerated loved ones into debt. In this searing talk about ma...
How dirt bikes and STEM ignite ingenuity in Baltimore | Brittany Young from 2021-05-24T13:00:01
Dirt biking is more than just a pastime -- it's an opportunity to disrupt the cycle of poverty and provide enriching STEM education, says TED Fellow Brittany Young. In this perspective...
The cure for burnout (hint: it isn't self-care) | Emily Nagoski and Amelia Nagoski from 2021-05-21T14:48:56
You may be experiencing burnout and not even know it, say authors (and sisters) Emily and Amelia Nagoski. In an introspective and deeply relatable conversation, they detail three tellt...
Why you don't need 8 glasses of water a day | Jen Gunter from 2021-05-20T14:39:46
You know the old rule that you need to drink eight glasses of water every day? It's simply a myth, says Dr. Jen Gunter. In this episode, she explains the amazing way your kidneys keep ...
How NASA invented a ventilator for COVID-19 ... in 37 days | Dan Goods from 2021-05-19T15:07:31
Get the behind-the-scenes story from visual strategist Dan Goods about how a single question launched NASA's Jet Propulsion Lab into action at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, p...
"Squiggly" careers and the end of the traditional path | Sarah Ellis, Helen Tupper from 2021-05-18T15:01:12
Conventional wisdom frames the ideal career path as a linear one -- a ladder to be climbed with a single-minded focus to get to the top. Career development consultants Sarah Ellis and ...
The best career path isn't always a straight line | Sarah Ellis and Helen Tupper from 2021-05-18T15:01:12
Conventional wisdom frames the ideal career path as a linear one -- a ladder to be climbed with a single-minded focus to get to the top. Career development consultants Sarah Ellis and ...
The best career path isn't always a straight line | Sarah Ellis, Helen Tupper from 2021-05-18T15:01:12
Conventional wisdom frames the ideal career path as a linear one -- a ladder to be climbed with a single-minded focus to get to the top. Career development consultants Sarah Ellis and ...
Better cybersecurity starts with honesty and accountability | Nadya Bartol from 2021-05-17T15:01:28
In this practical talk, cybersecurity expert Nadya Bartol brings this crucial topic out into the open, lifting the shame around tech mistakes and offering creative ways to celebrate an...
The science behind how parents affect child development | Yuko Munakata from 2021-05-14T15:03:58
Parents, take a deep breath: how your kids turn out isn't fully on you. Of course, parenting plays an important role in shaping who children become, but psychologist Yuko Munakata offe...
How to discover your "why" in difficult times | Simon Sinek from 2021-05-13T15:00:13
What has the coronavirus pandemic taught us about ourselves and our relationships? In a deeply personal and wide-ranging conversation, leadership expert Simon Sinek shares his own expe...
The case for co-ops, the invisible giant of the economy | Anu Puusa from 2021-05-12T14:40:09
Think capitalism is broken? Try cooperativism, says co-op enthusiast and researcher Anu Puusa. She lays out how cooperatives -- businesses owned, operated and controlled by their membe...
What's the difference between guilt and shame? | June Tangney from 2021-05-11T15:38:46
We all experience feelings of guilt or shame at some point. What should we do with them? Clinical psychologist June Tangney differentiates between constructive guilt and crippling sham...
How COVID-19 transformed the future of medicine | Daniel Kraft from 2021-05-10T15:19:11
The pandemic forced the world to work together like never before and, with unprecedented speed, bore a new age of health and medical innovation. Physician-scientist Daniel Kraft explai...
What's your happiness score? | Dominic Price from 2021-05-07T15:38:44
How do you rediscover a happier, more purpose-driven (and less productivity-obsessed) self in the wake of the pandemic? Quiz yourself alongside work futurist Dominic Price as he lays o...
Why children of immigrants experience guilt -- and strategies to cope | Sahaj Kaur Kohli from 2021-05-06T14:49:14
Children of immigrants in the US often experience a unique kind of guilt, brought on by the pressures of navigating different cultures, living up to their parents' expectations and tak...
The future of flying is electrifying | Cory Combs from 2021-05-05T14:41:24
If you're a frequent flier, you're also a major polluter. What if there was a way to travel the world with less impact on the environment? In this quick, exciting talk, aviation entrep...
7 tools for building a business people trust | Marcos Aguiar from 2021-05-04T14:53:12
Why do we trust some companies and not others? Using real-world examples, digital trust advisor Marcos Aguiar decodes this make-or-break quality -- and offers seven tools to help leade...
Women and girls, you are part of the climate solution | Rumaitha Al Busaidi from 2021-05-03T14:57:12
What does gender equality have to do with climate change? A lot more than you might think. Empowering women and girls around the world is one of the most important ways to combat carbo...
What frogs in hot water can teach us about thinking again | Adam Grant from 2021-04-29T14:27:55
Why are humans so slow to react to looming crises, like a forewarned pandemic or a warming planet? It's because we're reluctant to rethink, say organizational psychologist Adam Grant. ...
The intergenerational wisdom woven into Indigenous stories | Tai Simpson from 2021-04-27T15:01:24
The way we behave politically, socially, economically and ecologically isn't working, says community organizer and activist Tai Simpson. Sharing the creation myth of her Nez Perce trib...
"Let the paint dry" -- a lesson in creativity, career and patience | Daniel J. Watts from 2021-04-26T17:11:12
As theaters closed in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, the creatives who populated their stages were plunged into a state of seemingly endless uncertainty. Aided by a delightful a...
To accomplish great things, you need to "let the paint dry" | Daniel J. Watts from 2021-04-26T15:11:12
As theaters closed in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, the creatives who populated their stages were plunged into a state of seemingly endless uncertainty. Aided by a delightful a...
3 strategies for effectively talking about climate change | John Marshall from 2021-04-22T11:57:41
Which sounds more urgent: "global warming" or "pollution blanket overheating planet"? In this actionable talk, communications strategist John Marshall explains why we need to rethink h...
How your memory works -- and why forgetting is totally OK | Lisa Genova from 2021-04-21T14:48:53
Have you ever misplaced something you were just holding? Completely blanked on a famous actor's name? Walked into a room and immediately forgot why? Neuroscientist Lisa Genova digs int...
Earth's original inhabitants -- and their role in combating climate change | Steven Allison from 2021-04-19T20:23:27
Every environment on the planet -- from forested mountaintops to scorching deserts and even the human gut -- has a microbiome that keeps it healthy and balanced. Ecologist Steven Allis...
Can we learn to talk to sperm whales? | David Gruber from 2021-04-19T14:49:55
Animals are communicating -- but what are they saying? And can we talk back? Marine biologist David Gruber introduces Project CETI: a team of scientists, linguists and AI specialists h...
Why corporate diversity programs fail -- and how small tweaks can have big impact | Joan C. Williams from 2021-04-15T15:02:38
Companies in the US spend billions of dollars each year on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, but subtle (and not so subtle) workplace biases often cost these initiatives -- ...
A NASA astronaut's lessons on fear, confidence and preparing for spaceflight | Megan McArthur from 2021-04-14T14:47:47
How does an astronaut prepare physically and mentally to launch into space? NASA astronaut Megan McArthur, who traveled to the International Space Station in April 2021 as part of the ...
4 myths and misunderstandings about doing business in Africa | Nomava Zanazo from 2021-04-13T14:40:22
Business in Africa is booming -- but international companies are missing out, says emerging markets expert Nomava Zanazo. Rushing in without knowing their customers, businesses underes...
The giant leaps in language technology -- and who's left behind | Kalika Bali from 2021-04-12T15:11:34
Thousands of languages thrive across the globe, yet modern speech technology -- with all of its benefits -- supports just over a hundred. Computational linguist Kalika Bali dreams of a...
How we can curb climate change by spending two percent more on everything | Jens Burchardt from 2021-04-08T14:50:26
Would you pay two percent more for the carbon-neutral version of the products you buy and use every day? In this innovative talk, climate pathfinder Jens Burchardt walks us through the...
How to welcome surprise and mystery into your post-pandemic life | Esther Perel from 2021-04-07T16:54:50
How do you effectively regulate stress? Therapist Esther Perel discusses the importance of creating routines, rituals and boundaries to deal with pandemic-related loss and uncertainty ...
The routines, rituals and boundaries we need in stressful times | Esther Perel from 2021-04-07T14:54:50
How do you effectively regulate stress? Therapist Esther Perel discusses the importance of creating routines, rituals and boundaries to deal with pandemic-related loss and uncertainty ...
US politics isn't broken. It's fixed | Katherine M. Gehl from 2021-04-06T15:09:43
The "broken" US political system is actually working exactly as designed, says business leader and activist Katherine Gehl. Examining the system through a nonpartisan lens, she makes t...
The exploitation of US college athletes | Tim Nevius from 2021-04-05T14:48:51
Colleges and universities in the US make billions of dollars each year from sports, compromising the health and education of athletes -- who are disproportionately Black -- in the name...
An honest history of an ancient and "nasty" word | Kate Lister from 2021-04-01T15:06:05
With candor and cunning, sex historian Kate Lister chronicles the curious journey of an ancient, honest word with innocent origins and a now-scandalous connotation in this uproarious l...
The electrical blueprints that orchestrate life | Michael Levin from 2021-03-31T18:02:53
DNA isn't the only builder in the biological world -- there's also a mysterious bioelectric layer directing cells to work together to grow organs, systems and bodies, says biologist Mi...
Language around gender and identity evolves (and always has) | Archie Crowley from 2021-03-31T15:07:38
Dictionaries and grammar "rules" don't have the final word on language -- and believing they do can harm more than help, especially for the trans community. Sociolinguist Archie Crowle...
The seeds of change helping African farmers grow out of poverty | Andrew Youn from 2021-03-30T14:33:18
Farmers stand at the center of the world, says Andrew Youn, cofounder of One Acre Fund, an agricultural organization that's empowering sub-Saharan farm families with the loans, seeds, ...
An election system that puts voters (not politicians) first | Amber McReynolds from 2021-03-25T15:18:48
From hours-long lines and limited polling locations to confusing and discriminatory registration policies, why is it so hard to vote in the US? Voting rights expert Amber McReynolds of...
Why I photograph the quiet moments of grief and loss | Caroline Catlin from 2021-03-24T15:04:37
The only thing as powerful as our grief is the love we have for those we've lost, says photographer Caroline Catlin. In this meditation on the intersection of life and death, Catlin sh...
Possible futures from the intersection of nature, tech and society | Natsai Audrey Chieza from 2021-03-23T14:55:48
Biodesigner Natsai Audrey Chieza prototypes the future, imagining a world where people and nature can thrive together. In this wildly imaginative talk, she shares the vision behind her...
The innovations we need to avoid a climate disaster | Bill Gates from 2021-03-22T11:51:31
The single most important thing for avoiding a climate disaster is cutting carbon pollution from the current 51 billion tons per year to zero, says philanthropist and technologist Bill...
Online learning could change academia -- for good | Tyler Dewitt from 2021-03-18T15:30:51
Higher education remains rooted in rigid, traditional structures and tracks -- and it's at risk of getting left behind in favor of expanded access, greater flexibility and tailored lea...
How to have constructive conversations | Julia Dhar from 2021-03-17T14:41:03
"We need to figure out how we go into conversations not looking for the victory, but the progress," says world debate champion Julia Dhar. In this practical talk, she shares three esse...
How synthetic biology can improve our health, food and materials | Emily Leproust from 2021-03-16T14:52:01
What if we could use biology to restore our balance with nature without giving up modern creature comforts? Advocating for a new kind of environmentalism, scientist and entrepreneur Em...
What if mental health workers responded to emergency calls? | Leslie Herod from 2021-03-15T15:12:49
When you report an emergency in the US, police, firefighters or paramedics answer the call. What if mental health professionals responded, too? Colorado State Representative Leslie Her...
4 lessons the pandemic taught us about work, life and balance | Patty McCord from 2021-03-11T18:02:32
The COVID-19 pandemic changed the way we work for good. Can it also change it for the better? Consultant Patty McCord reviews four key insights employers and employees alike gleaned fr...
What is deep tech? A look at how it could shape the future | Antoine Gourévitch from 2021-03-10T16:12:46
How do companies like SpaceX make sudden breakthroughs on decades-old challenges? Emerging tech expert Antoine Gourévitch explains how deep tech -- a new approach to innovation that me...
Love, sorrow and the emotions that power climate action | Knut Ivar Bjørlykhaug from 2021-03-09T20:12:07
Picture your favorite place in nature. How would you feel if it disappeared tomorrow? In this love letter to the planet, social worker and environmental activist Knut Ivar Bjørlykhaug ...
The myth of bringing your full, authentic self to work | Jodi-Ann Burey from 2021-03-08T16:06:17
Calls for authenticity at work ask for passionate people with diverse, fresh perspectives who challenge old ways of thinking. But too often workplace culture fails to support the authe...
My mother's final wish -- and the right to die with dignity | Elaine Fong from 2021-03-03T16:00:23
After a terminal cancer diagnosis upended 12 years of remission, all Elaine Fong's mother wanted was a peaceful end of life. What she received instead became a fight for the right to d...
10 steps to boost your financial health -- that you can do in a day | Wendy De La Rosa from 2021-03-03T15:15:15
You take vacation days, sick days and mental health days; now it's time to add a financial health day to that list! What to do on it? Behavioral psychologist Wendy De La Rosa shares 10...
How compassion could save your strained relationships | Betty Hart from 2021-03-02T15:56:27
When personal relationships and ideological differences collide, the result can lead to strained relations -- or even years of silence and distance. Actor Betty Hart offers an alternat...
How video game skills can get you ahead in life | William Collis from 2021-03-01T15:47:06
What does it take to be a pro gamer? Esports expert William Collis charts the rise of the multibillion-dollar competitive gaming industry and breaks down three skills needed to master ...
The value of your humanity in an automated future | Kevin Roose from 2021-02-25T15:41:12
To futureproof your job against robots and AI, you should learn how to code, brush up on your math skills and crack open an engineering textbook, right? Wrong. In this surprisingly com...
The people who caused the climate crisis aren't the ones who will fix it | Angela Mahecha Adrar from 2021-02-24T16:01:35
Corporations and big business have wrecked the environment, but disadvantaged communities living in "sacrifice zones" -- urban areas heavily polluted and poisoned by industry -- are pa...
Why talking to your friends can help you save money | Wendy De La Rosa from 2021-02-24T15:24
What convinced British citizens to send in their taxes on time? And what resulted in San Diego residents reducing their energy consumption? Learning that their neighbors were doing it....
Why there's no such thing as objective reality | Greg Anderson from 2021-02-23T16:05:50
In the grand scheme of history, modern reality is a bizarre exception when compared to the worlds of ancient, precolonial and Indigenous civilizations, where myths ruled and gods roame...
You don't need aliens to make history interesting | Sarah Kurnick from 2021-02-22T17:02:37
Aliens have invaded ancient history: they've cropped up in humanity's past through popular television and movies, displacing facts with absurd yet commonplace beliefs like "aliens buil...
"Aliens built the pyramids" and other absurdities of pseudo-archaeology | Sarah Kurnick from 2021-02-22T16:02:37
Aliens have invaded ancient history: they've cropped up in humanity's past through popular television and movies, displacing facts with absurd yet commonplace beliefs like "aliens buil...
The US is back in the Paris Agreement. What's next? | John Kerry and Al Gore from 2021-02-19T14:39
On his first day as president, Joe Biden signed a letter of acceptance that set in motion the 30-day process for the United States to re-join the Paris Agreement on climate. On the day...
Meditations on the intersection of humanity and technology | Olivia Arthur from 2021-02-18T15:50:05
Documentary photographer Olivia Arthur has been exploring a new frontier: the evolution of the blurring line between humanity and technology. In this meditative talk, she shows her wor...
How theater weathers wars, outlasts empires and survives pandemics | Cara Greene Epstein from 2021-02-17T16:06:44
When catastrophe strikes, art prevails -- and has done so for centuries. In this fascinating talk, writer and director Cara Greene Epstein places the closing of theaters during the cor...
3 sneaky tactics that websites use to make you spend | Wendy De La Rosa from 2021-02-17T15:17:33
Online retailers resort to all kinds of strategies to separate you from your hard-earned money. Behavioral scientist Wendy De La Rosa names three tactics to look out for -- and shares ...
I let algorithms randomize my life for two years | Max Hawkins from 2021-02-16T15:57:13
What if everything in your life was randomized: from the food you ate to the things you did and the places you traveled? Computer scientist Max Hawkins created algorithms to make decis...
The hidden history found in your teeth | Carolyn Freiwald from 2021-02-12T15:54:50
Your teeth carry secrets: centuries of history about your ancestors, from where they lived to what they ate and where they traveled. Bioarchaeologist Carolyn Freiwald traces the story ...
The paradigm shift toward equitable tech access across Africa | 'Gbenga Sesan from 2021-02-11T16:48:10
Centuries of inequality can't be solved with access to technology alone -- we need to connect people with training and support too, says tech inclusionist 'Gbenga Sesan. Sharing the wo...
Technology can't fix inequality -- but training and opportunities could | 'Gbenga Sesan from 2021-02-11T15:48:10
Centuries of inequality can't be solved with access to technology alone -- we need to connect people with training and support too, says tech inclusionist 'Gbenga Sesan. Sharing the wo...
A simple 2-step plan for saving more money | Wendy De La Rosa from 2021-02-10T15:22:38
Saving money is like working out or eating right -- it's easier said than done. Behavioral scientist Wendy De La Rosa streamlines the process with two quick tips that can help you achi...
The promise of quantum computers | Matt Langione from 2021-02-09T16:22:38
What if tiny microparticles could help us solve the world's biggest problems in a matter of minutes? That's the promise -- and magic -- of quantum computers, says Matt Langione. Speaki...
How a green economy could work for you | Angela Francis from 2021-02-05T17:29:16
How do you get the environment to the top of everyone's priority list? You can't, says climate advocate Angela Francis -- but you can get them to care about improving their lives. In t...
How to get everyone to care about a green economy | Angela Francis from 2021-02-05T16:29:16
How do you get the environment to the top of everyone's priority list? You can't, says climate advocate Angela Francis -- but you can get them to care about improving their lives. In t...
How technology changes our sense of right and wrong | Juan Enriquez from 2021-02-04T15:50:36
What drives society's understanding of right and wrong? In this thought-provoking talk, futurist Juan Enriquez offers a historical outlook on what humanity once deemed acceptable -- fr...
TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat -- and the rise of bite-sized content | Qiuqing Tai from 2021-02-03T15:46:03
Short videos -- 60 seconds or less, made and shared on apps like TikTok, Snapchat and Instagram -- are more than just a fun way to pass the time; they've transformed how we work, commu...
How a geospatial nervous system could help us design a better future | Jack Dangermond from 2021-02-02T15:55:04
What if we could better understand the world's biggest challenges simply by looking at a map? Jack Dangermond, a pioneer in geographic information system (GIS) technology that powers t...
When the world is burning, is art a waste of time? | R. Alan Brooks from 2021-02-01T16:13:42
Is art worth it? "Hell yeah," says graphic novelist R. Alan Brooks -- art has the power to scare dictators, inspire multitudes and change hearts and minds across the world. Reflecting ...
How you can help map the world's most vulnerable places | Rebecca Firth from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Want to help map the world? Community builder Rebecca Firth explains how the Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team (HOT) is using open-source software powered by volunteers to put one billion pe...
ListenYou will surprise yourself (and other pearls of wisdom) | Daniel Alexander Jones from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
"Some call me a soul sonic superstar," says Jomama Jones, the alter ego of TED Fellow and theater artist Daniel Alexander Jones. In this stunning talk and performance, Jomama Jones invites...
ListenIndigenous knowledge meets science to solve climate change | Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
To tackle a problem as large as climate change, we need both science and Indigenous wisdom, says environmental activist Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim. In this engaging talk, she shares how her no...
ListenWhat if lifesaving prescriptions were affordable for all? | Kiah Williams from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
As prescription drug costs skyrocket in the US, thousands of people are forced to forgo lifesaving medications -- all while manufacturers and health care facilities systematically destroy ...
ListenWhy COVID-19 is hitting us now -- and how to prepare for the next outbreak | Alanna Shaikh from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Where did the new coronavirus originate, how did it spread so fast -- and what's next? Sharing insights from the outbreak, global health expert and TED Fellow Alanna Shaikh traces the spre...
ListenHow social inequality fuels political division | Keith Payne from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
"If we want to fix our politics, we have to do something about inequality," says social psychologist Keith Payne. Showing how economic inequality changes the way people see and behave towa...
ListenAn illustrated kingdom of fantastical plants | Nirupa Rao from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Botanical artist Nirupa Rao captures the spirit and beauty of nature in watercolor. With a portfolio of enchanting, scientifically accurate illustrations, she aims to reignite our emotiona...
ListenWhen local news dies, so does democracy | Chuck Plunkett from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Nearly 1,800 newsrooms have shuttered across the US since 2004, leaving many communities unseen, unheard and in the dark. In this passionate talk and rallying cry, journalist Chuck Plunket...
ListenWhy you should get paid for your data | Jennifer Zhu Scott from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The world's most valuable tech companies profit from the personal data you generate. So why aren't you getting paid for it? In this eye-opening talk, entrepreneur and technologist Jennifer...
ListenThis is your brain on air pollution | María Neira from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Air pollution knows no borders -- even in your own body, says public health expert María Neira. In this startling talk, she describes how the microscopic particles and chemicals you breath...
ListenThe beautiful, hard work of co-parenting | Joel Leon from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
"Co-parenting" isn't a buzzword -- it's a way of showing up for your family openly, consistently and lovingly, says storyteller and father Joel Leon. In this moving talk, he challenges all...
ListenA brief tour of the last 4 billion years (dinosaurs not included) | Lauren Sallan from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
In this hilarious, whirlwind tour of the last four billion years of evolution, paleontologist and TED Fellow Lauren Sallan introduces us to some of the wildly diverse animals that roamed t...
ListenFor the love of fangirls | Yve Blake from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
When you think of fangirls, what comes to mind: large swaths of fandom (usually for a boyband) whose feelings culminate in tears and joyful screams? Perhaps you grimace or roll your eyes a...
ListenHow surfboards connect us to nature | Yves Béhar from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Here's how the surfboard changed our relationship to water, according to fuseproject founder Yves Béhar.
ListenThe power of the Afro pick | Jon Gray from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Afro pick is much more than a styling tool. It's a major player in Black history, explains artist Jon Gray.
ListenWhy books are here to stay | Chip Kidd from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Despite the rise of e-books, physical books aren't going anywhere. Graphic designer Chip Kidd shares why their design is so lasting.
ListenWhy 1.5 billion people eat with chopsticks | Jennifer 8. Lee from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Author Jennifer 8. Lee explains how the chopstick spread from the East to the West -- and was designed to give you the perfect bite.
ListenThe function and fashion of eyeglasses | Debbie Millman from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Glasses were originally created to overcome physical obstacles, but design evangelist Debbie Millman shares how they turned into a fashion statement.
ListenHow the compass unlocked the world | David Biello from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
"Everything that we think of as world history would not have taken place without the compass." TED science curator David Biello explains how the device changed our relationship to the worl...
ListenThe evolution of the coffee cup lid | A.J. Jacobs from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Author A.J. Jacobs shows how the coffee cup lid was perfectly designed to give you a full sensory experience while drinking. This video was inspired by the original work of Louise Harpman ...
ListenOur existential flight from death -- and wisdom on connecting to grief | Kevin Toolis from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
For centuries, the Irish funeral wake has served as a time for people to grieve a life lost and celebrate a life lived, together. In this profound and lyrical talk, poet Kevin Toolis lamen...
ListenWhy pasta comes in all shapes and sizes | Paola Antonelli from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Think twice when picking what pasta you want for dinner. The shape of your noodle makes a difference, explains Paola Antonelli, senior curator at The Museum of Modern Art.
ListenHow symbols and brands shape our humanity | Debbie Millman from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
"Branding is the profound manifestation of the human spirit," says designer and podcaster Debbie Millman. In a historical odyssey that she illustrated herself, Millman traces the evolution...
ListenOnline predators spread fake porn of me. Here's how I fought back | Noelle Martin from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
A casual reverse-image search unleashed a nightmarish reality on Noelle Martin when she discovered her face edited into pornographic materials across the internet. Join Martin as she recou...
ListenWhat a nun can teach a scientist about ecology | Victoria Gill from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
To save the achoque -- an exotic (and adorable) salamander found in a lake in northern Mexico -- scientists teamed up with an unexpected research partner: a group of nuns called the Sister...
ListenHow teachers can help students navigate trauma | Lisa Godwin from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
"To make a difference in the life of a child ... I made the commitment to tell my personal story," says educator Lisa Godwin. In this moving talk, she shares her experience of overcoming c...
ListenSexual assault, shame and teaching kids to ask for help | Kristin Jones from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Sexual assault is never the victim's fault, says advocate Kristin Jones. In this courageous talk, she tells her story of overcoming the shame that followed sexual abuse as a teenager -- an...
ListenHow online marketplaces can help local economies, not hurt them | Amane Dannouni from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The growth of online marketplaces like Uber, Airbnb and Amazon can sometimes threaten local businesses such as taxis, hotels and retail shops by taking away jobs or reducing income to the ...
ListenImaginative sculptures that explore how we perceive reality | Alicia Eggert from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
TED Fellow Alicia Eggert takes us on a visual tour of her work -- from a giant sculpture on an uninhabited island in Maine to an installation that inflates only when people hold hands to c...
Listen5 ways to create stronger connections | Robert Reffkin from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
In a tech-obsessed culture, it can be difficult to build genuine relationships with people, especially in the workplace. Robert Reffkin shares his tips and tricks for establishing authenti...
ListenHow to know if it's time to change careers | Chieh Huang from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Quitting your job can be scary, but sometimes it's the best thing you can do for your career, says entrepreneur Chieh Huang. He shares how to know when it's time to move on -- and what can...
Listen3 things new parents should consider before going back to work | Emily Oster from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Should you go back to work after having kids? It's an emotional decision, but weighing three factors can make it easier, says author and economist Emily Oster.
Listen6 ways to improve your relationship with money | Thasunda Duckett from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Taking control of our personal finances can feel overwhelming -- but it doesn't have to be. Thasunda Duckett shares how to minimize shame around money and start having honest conversations...
ListenThe secret to giving great feedback | LeeAnn Renninger from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Humans have been coming up with ways to give constructive criticism for centuries, but somehow we're still pretty terrible at it. Cognitive psychologist LeeAnn Renninger shares a scientifi...
ListenHow to embrace emotions at work | Liz Fosslien from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
"You can't just flip a switch when you step into the office and turn your emotions off. Feeling feelings is part of being human," says author and illustrator Liz Fosslien. She shares why s...
ListenHow burnout makes us less creative | Rahaf Harfoush from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Our obsession with productivity -- to-do lists, life hacks, morning routines -- is making us less productive, says digital anthropologist Rahaf Harfoush. She explains why we need to redesi...
ListenHow to make faster decisions | Patrick McGinnis from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
In a world of endless reviews and options, it's easy to become paralyzed by indecision. Investor and writer Patrick McGinnis shares the dangers of "FOBO" -- the fear of better options -- a...
ListenHow bees can keep the peace between elephants and humans | Lucy King from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Imagine waking in the middle of the night to an elephant ripping the roof from your house in search of food. This is a reality in some communities in Africa where, as wild spaces shrink, p...
ListenWhat if the poor were part of city planning? | Smruti Jukur Johari from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Almost a billion people worldwide live in informal communities and slums, often without basic infrastructure like clean water, toilets or adequate roads. Urban planner Smruti Jukur Johari ...
ListenThe science of friction -- and its surprising impact on our lives | Jennifer Vail from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Tribology: it's a funny-sounding word you might not have heard before, but it could change how you see and interact with the physical world, says mechanical engineer Jennifer Vail. Offerin...
ListenThe health benefits of clowning around | Matthew A. Wilson from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
As a medical clown, TED Resident Matthew A. Wilson takes the old adage that laughter is the best medicine very seriously. In this heartwarming talk, he shares glimpses of how clowning arou...
ListenTiny robots with giant potential | Paul McEuen and Marc Miskin from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Take a trip down the microworld as roboticists Paul McEuen and Marc Miskin explain how they design and mass-produce microrobots the size of a single cell, powered by atomically thin legs -...
ListenThe real story of Rosa Parks -- and why we need to confront myths about black history | David Ikard from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Black history taught in US schools is often watered-down, riddled with inaccuracies and stripped of its context and rich, full-bodied historical figures. Equipped with the real story of Ro...
ListenDictators hate political cartoons -- so I keep drawing them | Rayma Suprani from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
"A political cartoon is a barometer of freedom," says Rayma Suprani, who was exiled from her native Venezuela for publishing work critical of the government. "That's why dictators hate car...
ListenParasitic worms hold back human progress. Here's how we can end them | Ellen Agler from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Parasitic worms date back thousands of years, causing diseases that limit human potential. But today, effective treatment against them requires just a few pills, taken once or twice a year...
ListenHow humans and AI can work together to create better businesses | Sylvain Duranton from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Here's a paradox: as companies try to streamline their businesses by using artificial intelligence to make critical decisions, they may inadvertently make themselves less efficient. Busine...
ListenWhat happens after we develop a COVID-19 vaccine? | Johanna Benesty from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
An effective COVID-19 vaccine is just the first step in ending the pandemic, says global health strategist Johanna Benesty. In this illuminating talk, she explores the various barriers to ...
ListenHow virtual reality turns students into scientists | Jessica Ochoa Hendrix from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Using low-cost virtual reality, education activist Jessica Ochoa Hendrix helps bring science to life in schools across the US. In this quick talk, she explains how a VR experience she deve...
ListenA new type of medicine, custom-made with tiny proteins | Christopher Bahl from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Some common life-saving medicines, such as insulin, are made of proteins so large and fragile that they need to be injected instead of ingested as pills. But a new generation of medicine -...
ListenHow the magic of kindness helped me survive the Holocaust | Werner Reich from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Holocaust survivor Werner Reich recounts his harrowing adolescence as a prisoner transported between concentration camps -- and shares how a small, kind act can inspire a lifetime of compa...
ListenWhat ocean microbes reveal about the changing climate | Angelicque White from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
When the ocean changes, the planet changes -- and it all starts with microbes, says biological oceanographer Angelicque White. Backed by decades of data, White shares how scientists use th...
ListenThe unpaid work that GDP ignores -- and why it really counts | Marilyn Waring from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
If you: do laundry, are (or have been) pregnant, tidy up, shop for your household or do similar labor, then by GDP standards, you're unproductive. In this visionary talk, economist Marilyn...
ListenDoes photographing a moment steal the experience from you? | Erin Sullivan from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
When we witness something amazing, many of us instinctively pull out our phones and snap pictures. Is this obsession with photographing everything impacting our experiences? In a meditativ...
ListenA personal health coach for those living with chronic diseases | Priscilla Pemu from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
There's no shortage of resources to help people change their health behaviors -- but far too often, these resources aren't accessible in underserved communities, says physician Priscilla P...
ListenAre indoor vertical farms the future of agriculture? | Stuart Oda from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
By 2050, the global population is projected to reach 9.8 billion. How are we going to feed everyone? Investment-banker-turned-farmer Stuart Oda points to indoor vertical farming: growing f...
ListenHow designing brand-new enzymes could change the world | Adam Garske from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
"If DNA is the blueprint of life, enzymes are the laborers that carry out its instructions," says chemical biologist Adam Garske. In this fun talk and demo, he shows how scientists can now...
ListenWhy can't we talk about periods? | Jen Gunter from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
"It shouldn't be an act of feminism to know how your body works," says gynecologist and author Jen Gunter. In this revelatory talk, she explains how menstrual shame silences and represses ...
ListenWhat Saturn's most mysterious moon could teach us about the origins of life | Elizabeth "Zibi" Turtle from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
NASA's Dragonfly -- a robotic rotorcraft-lander that's designed to hop across the surface of an extraterrestrial body -- is set to voyage deep into the solar system to explore Titan, Satur...
ListenA path to security for the world's deadliest countries | Rachel Kleinfeld from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
You are more likely to die violently if you live in a middle-income democracy with high levels of inequality and political polarization than if you live in a country at war, says democracy...
ListenWhy are drug prices so high? Investigating the outdated US patent system | Priti Krishtel from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Between 2006 and 2016, the number of drug patents granted in the United States doubled -- but not because there was an explosion in invention or innovation. Drug companies have learned how...
ListenHow supply chain transparency can help the planet | Markus Mutz from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Given the option, few would choose to buy products that harm the earth -- yet it's nearly impossible to know how most consumer goods are made or where they're sourced from. That's about to...
ListenHow guest worker visas could transform the US immigration system | David J. Bier from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The United States can create a more humane immigration system; in fact, it's been done before, says policy analyst David J. Bier. Pointing to the historical success of the US guest worker ...
ListenThe perks of being a pirate | Tom Nash from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
In this deeply charming and humorous talk, DJ and self-professed pirate Tom Nash meditates on how facing adversity due to disability invited patience, ambition and pragmatism into his life...
ListenWhy "biofabrication" is the next industrial revolution | Suzanne Lee from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
What if we could "grow" clothes from microbes, furniture from living organisms and buildings with exteriors like tree bark? TED Fellow Suzanne Lee shares exciting developments from the fie...
ListenA swarm of mini drones makes ... magic! | Marco Tempest from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Leading a swarm of small, buzzing flying machines, techno-magician Marco Tempest orchestrates a "cyber illusion" that will have you asking yourself: Was that science or magic?
ListenClimate change will displace millions. Here's how we prepare | Colette Pichon Battle from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Scientists predict climate change will displace more than 180 million people by 2100 -- a crisis of "climate migration" the world isn't ready for, says disaster recovery lawyer and Louisia...
ListenWhat a digital government looks like | Anna Piperal from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
What if you never had to fill out paperwork again? In Estonia, this is a reality: citizens conduct nearly all public services online, from starting a business to voting from their laptops,...
ListenThe secret weapon that let dinosaurs take over the planet | Emma Schachner from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We've all heard the theories on why the dinosaurs died -- but how did they come to dominate the earth for so long in the first place? (Hint: it has nothing to do with their size, speed, sp...
ListenThe urgent case for antibiotic-free animals | Leon Marchal from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The UN predicts that antimicrobial resistance will be our biggest killer by 2050. "That should really scare the hell out of all of us," says bioprocess engineer Leon Marchal. He's working ...
ListenThe search for dark matter -- and what we've found so far | Risa Wechsler from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Roughly 85 percent of mass in the universe is "dark matter" -- mysterious material that can't be directly observed but has an immense influence on the cosmos. What exactly is this strange ...
ListenThe past, present and future of nicotine addiction | Mitch Zeller from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Tobacco use remains the leading cause of preventable disease and death in the United States, killing more people each year than alcohol, AIDS, car accidents, illegal drugs, murder and suic...
ListenThe "opportunity gap" in US public education -- and how to close it | Anindya Kundu from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
How can we tap into the potential of all students, especially those who come from disadvantaged backgrounds? Sociologist Anindya Kundu invites us to take a deeper look at the personal, soc...
ListenTo challenge the status quo, find a "co-conspirator" | Ipsita Dasgupta from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
In a complex and changing world, how can we make sure unconventional people and their ideas thrive? Business executive Ipsita Dasgupta introduces the concept of "co-conspirators" -- people...
ListenDangerous times call for dangerous women | Pat Mitchell from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Pat Mitchell has nothing left to prove and much less to lose -- she's become a "dangerous woman." Not dangerous as in feared, she says, but fearless: a force to be reckoned with. In this p...
ListenThe beautiful balance between courage and fear | Cara E. Yar Khan from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
After being diagnosed with a rare genetic condition that deteriorates muscle, Cara E. Yar Khan was told she'd have to limit her career ambitions and dial down her dreams. She ignored that ...
ListenWhy winning doesn't always equal success | Valorie Kondos Field from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Valorie Kondos Field knows a lot about winning. As the longtime coach of the UCLA women's gymnastics team, she won championship after championship and has been widely acclaimed for her lea...
ListenHow to turn off work thoughts during your free time | Guy Winch from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Feeling burned out? You may be spending too much time ruminating about your job, says psychologist Guy Winch. Learn how to stop worrying about tomorrow's tasks or stewing over office tensi...
ListenHow civilization could destroy itself -- and 4 ways we could prevent it | Nick Bostrom from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Humanity is on its way to creating a "black ball": a technological breakthrough that could destroy us all, says philosopher Nick Bostrom. In this incisive, surprisingly light-hearted conve...
ListenWhat we're getting wrong in the fight to end hunger | Jasmine Crowe from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
In a world that's wasting more food than ever before, why do one in nine people still go to bed hungry each night? Social entrepreneur Jasmine Crowe calls for a radical transformation to o...
ListenHow we can protect truth in the age of misinformation | Sinan Aral from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Fake news can sway elections, tank economies and sow discord in everyday life. Data scientist Sinan Aral demystifies how and why it spreads so quickly -- citing one of the largest studies ...
ListenYour body was forged in the spectacular death of stars | Enrico Ramirez-Ruiz from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We are all connected by the spectacular birth, death and rebirth of stars, says astrophysicist Enrico Ramirez-Ruiz. Journey through the cosmic history of the universe as Ramirez-Ruiz expla...
ListenHow the gut microbes you're born with affect your lifelong health | Henna-Maria Uusitupa from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Your lifelong health may have been decided the day you were born, says microbiome researcher Henna-Maria Uusitupa. In this fascinating talk, she shows how the gut microbes you acquire duri...
ListenWhy lakes and rivers should have the same rights as humans | Kelsey Leonard from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Water is essential to life. Yet in the eyes of the law, it remains largely unprotected -- leaving many communities without access to safe drinking water, says legal scholar Kelsey Leonard....
ListenTo help solve global problems, look to developing countries | Bright Simons from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
To address the problem of counterfeit goods, African entrepreneurs like Bright Simons have come up with innovative and effective ways to confirm products are genuine. Now he asks: Why aren...
ListenA guide to collaborative leadership | Lorna Davis from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
What's the difference between heroes and leaders? In this insightful talk, Lorna Davis explains how our idolization of heroes is holding us back from solving big problems -- and shows why ...
ListenWhat is economic value, and who creates it? | Mariana Mazzucato from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Where does wealth come from, who creates it and what destroys it? In this deep dive into global economics, Mariana Mazzucato explains how we lost sight of what value means and why we need ...
ListenThe paradox of efficiency | Edward Tenner from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Is our obsession with efficiency actually making us less efficient? In this revelatory talk, writer and historian Edward Tenner discusses the promises and dangers of our drive to get thing...
ListenWhy I protest for climate justice | Jane Fonda from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
At age 81, actor and activist Jane Fonda is putting herself on the line for the planet -- literally. In a video interview with TEDWomen curator Pat Mitchell, Fonda speaks about getting arr...
ListenThe unforeseen consequences of a fast-paced world | Kathryn Bouskill from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Why does modern technology promise efficiency, but leave us constantly feeling pressed for time? Anthropologist Kathryn Bouskill explores the paradoxes of living in a fast-paced society an...
ListenThe profound power of an authentic apology | Eve Ensler from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Genuine apology goes beyond remorse, says legendary playwright Eve Ensler. In this frank, wrenching talk, she shares how she transformed her own experience of abuse into wisdom on what wro...
ListenA video game that helps us understand loneliness | Cornelia Geppert from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Step into artist Cornelia Geppert's visually stunning video game "Sea of Solitude," which explores how battling the "monsters" of loneliness and self-doubt can help us better grapple with ...
ListenThe problem of light pollution -- and 5 ridiculously easy ways to fix it | Kelsey Johnson from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Ever gaze up at the starry night sky? This stunning view is at risk of disappearing -- unless we act now, says astrophysicist Kelsey Johnson. In this fascinating, unexpectedly funny talk, ...
Listen3 ways to be a more effective fundraiser | Kara Logan Berlin from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
How do you raise money to get an idea off the ground, support a community, or help change the world? Take a crash course on the secret art of successful fundraising with development strate...
ListenHow I'm using biological data to tell better stories -- and spark social change | Heidi Boisvert from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
What kinds of stories move us to act? To answer this question, creative technologist Heidi Boisvert is measuring how people's brains and bodies unconsciously respond to different media. Sh...
ListenHow I use art to tackle plastic pollution in our oceans | Alejandro Durán from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Alejandro Durán uses art to spotlight the ongoing destruction of our oceans' ecosystems. In this breathtaking talk, he shows how he meticulously organizes and reuses plastic waste from aro...
ListenThe incredible chemistry powering your smartphone | Cathy Mulzer from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Ever wondered how your smartphone works? Take a journey down to the atomic level with scientist Cathy Mulzer, who reveals how almost every component of our high-powered devices exists than...
ListenHow you can use impostor syndrome to your benefit | Mike Cannon-Brookes from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Have you ever doubted your abilities, feared you were going to be discovered as a "fraud"? That's called "impostor syndrome," and you're definitely not alone in feeling it, says entreprene...
Listen7 beliefs that can silence women -- and how to unlearn them | Deepa Narayan from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
In India (and many other countries), girls and women still find themselves silenced by traditional rules of politeness and restraint, says social scientist Deepa Narayan. In this frank tal...
ListenWhy I draw with robots | Sougwen Chung from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
What happens when humans and robots make art together? In this awe-inspiring talk, artist Sougwen Chung shows how she "taught" her artistic style to a machine -- and shares the results of ...
ListenThe search for our solar system's ninth planet | Mike Brown from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Could the strange orbits of small, distant objects in our solar system lead us to a big discovery? Planetary astronomer Mike Brown proposes the existence of a new, giant planet lurking in ...
ListenHow to save a language from extinction | Daniel Bögre Udell from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
As many as 3,000 languages could disappear within the next 80 years, all but silencing entire cultures. In this quick talk, language activist Daniel Bögre Udell shows how people around the...
ListenA creative solution for the water crisis in Flint, Michigan | LaToya Ruby Frazier from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Artist LaToya Ruby Frazier spent five months living in Flint, Michigan, documenting the lives of those affected by the city's water crisis for her photo essay "Flint is Family." As the cri...
Listen3 questions we should ask about nuclear weapons | Emma Belcher from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
There are more than 10,000 nuclear weapons in existence today, each one capable of causing immense destruction. Why don't we talk about this threat as much as some other major issues? In t...
ListenWhy it's so hard to make healthy decisions | David Asch from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Why do we make poor decisions that we know are bad for our health? In this frank, funny talk, behavioral economist and health policy expert David Asch explains why our behavior is often ir...
Listen5 steps for clean air in India | Arunabha Ghosh from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
India's big cities have some of the worst air quality in the world. How can we fix this public health crisis? In an actionable talk, social entrepreneur Arunabha Ghosh lays out a five-step...
ListenHow to change your behavior for the better | Dan Ariely from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
What's the best way to get people to change their behavior? In this funny, information-packed talk, psychologist Dan Ariely explores why we make bad decisions even when we know we shouldn'...
ListenWhy gender-based marketing is bad for business | Gaby Barrios from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Companies often target consumers based on gender, but this kind of advertising shortcut doesn't just perpetuate outdated stereotypes -- it's also bad for business, says marketing expert Ga...
ListenWhat's really happening at the US-Mexico border -- and how we can do better | Erika Pinheiro from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
At the US-Mexico border, policies of prolonged detention and family separation have made seeking asylum in the United States difficult and dangerous. In this raw and heartfelt talk, immigr...
ListenHow can we support the emotional well-being of teachers? | Sydney Jensen from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Teachers emotionally support our kids -- but who's supporting our teachers? In this eye-opening talk, educator Sydney Jensen explores how teachers are at risk of "secondary trauma" -- the ...
ListenWhat it's like to live on the International Space Station | Cady Coleman from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
In this quick, fun talk, astronaut Cady Coleman welcomes us aboard the International Space Station, where she spent nearly six months doing experiments that expanded the frontiers of scien...
ListenIn the war for information, will quantum computers defeat cryptographers? | Craig Costello from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
In this glimpse into our technological future, cryptographer Craig Costello discusses the world-altering potential of quantum computers, which could shatter the limits set by today's machi...
ListenThe new invisible workforce | Mary L. Gray from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
"We are living through the tech-enabled unraveling of full-time employment itself," says anthropologist Mary L. Gray. As the pandemic exposes and accelerates the shift to on-demand online ...
ListenSmall rockets are the next space revolution | Peter Beck from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We're in the dawn of a new space revolution, says engineer Peter Beck: the revolution of the small. In a talk packed with insights into the state of the space industry, Beck shares his wor...
ListenA comprehensive, neighborhood-based response to COVID-19 | Kwame Owusu-Kesse from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Crisis interventions often focus on a single aspect of a big, complicated problem, failing to address the broader social and economic context. Kwame Owusu-Kesse describes how the Harlem Ch...
ListenHow India's local recyclers could solve plastic pollution | Mani Vajipey from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
India has one of the world's highest rates of plastic recycling, thanks largely to an extensive network of informal recyclers known as "kabadiwalas." Entrepreneur Mani Vajipey discusses hi...
ListenIndia's historic opportunity to industrialize using clean energy | Varun Sivaram from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
India has a historic opportunity to power its industrialization with clean energy -- and its energy choices will make or break the world's fight against climate change, says clean energy e...
ListenHope and justice for women who've survived ISIS | Rabiaa El Garani from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Human rights protector Rabiaa El Garani shares the challenging, heartbreaking story of sexual violence committed against Yazidi women and girls in Iraq by ISIS -- and her work seeking just...
ListenA historical musical that examines black identity in the 1901 World's Fair | Amma Y. Ghartey-Tagoe Kootin from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
In this lively talk and performance, artist and TED Fellow Amma Y. Ghartey-Tagoe Kootin offers a sneak peek of her forthcoming musical "At Buffalo." Drawing on archival material from the 1...
ListenA call to end the media coverage mass shooters want | Tom Teves from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On July 20, 2012, a mass shooting in a movie theater of Aurora, Colorado left the town, and its nation, reeling. To many -- including Tom Teves, who lost his son in the tragedy -- the news...
ListenUrban architecture inspired by mountains, clouds and volcanoes | Ma Yansong from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Taking inspiration from nature, architect Ma Yansong designs breathtaking buildings that break free from the boxy symmetry of so many modern cities. His exuberant and graceful work -- from...
ListenWhat obligation do social media platforms have to the greater good? | Eli Pariser from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Social media has become our new home. Can we build it better? Taking design cues from urban planners and social scientists, technologist Eli Pariser shows how the problems we're encounteri...
ListenAmazon's climate pledge: to be net-zero by 2040 | Dave Clark and Kara Hurst from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
In 2019, Amazon signed the Climate Pledge, a commitment to become a net-zero carbon business by 2040. Dave Clark, Amazon's chief of consumer retail, and Kara Hurst, head of the company's s...
ListenHow to use love to repair social inequality | Chloé Valdary from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
What does Kendrick Lamar have in common with Disney's "Moana"? They recognize our common humanity and show us how to love ourselves and one another, says writer and educator Chloé Valdary....
ListenOur immigration conversation is broken -- here's how to have a better one | Paul A. Kramer from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
How did the US immigration debate get to be so divisive? In this informative talk, historian and writer Paul A. Kramer shows how an "insider vs. outsider" framing has come to dominate the ...
ListenWhat happens to people in solitary confinement | Laura Rovner from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Imagine living with no significant human contact for years, even decades, in a cell the size of a small bathroom. This is the reality for those in long-term solitary confinement, a form of...
ListenThe Amazon belongs to humanity -- let's protect it together | Tashka and Laura Yawanawá from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Tashka and Laura Yawanawá lead the Yawanawá people in Acre, Brazil -- a tribe that stewards almost 500,000 acres of Amazon rainforest. As footage of the Amazon burning shocks the world's ...
ListenWhat open water swimming taught me about resilience | Bhakti Sharma from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Dive into the deep with open water swimmer Bhakti Sharma, as she shares what she learned about resilience during her personal journey from the scorching heat of Rajasthan, India to the bon...
ListenThe business case for working with your toughest critics | Bob Langert from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
As a "corporate suit" (his words) and former VP of sustainability at McDonald's, Bob Langert works with companies and their strongest critics to find solutions that are good for both busin...
ListenMake your actions on climate reflect your words | Severn Cullis-Suzuki from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
"History has shown us that in moments of crisis, society can truly transform," says environmental educator Severn Cullis-Suzuki. Nearly 30 years ago, at just 12 years old, she spoke at the...
ListenThe next software revolution: programming biological cells | Sara-Jane Dunn from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The cells in your body are like computer software: they're "programmed" to carry out specific functions at specific times. If we can better understand this process, we could unlock the abi...
ListenHow changing your story can change your life | Lori Gottlieb from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Stories help you make sense of your life -- but when these narratives are incomplete or misleading, they can keep you stuck instead of providing clarity. In an actionable talk, psychothera...
ListenWhat vaccinating vampire bats can teach us about pandemics | Daniel Streicker from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Could we anticipate the next big disease outbreak, stopping a virus like Ebola before it ever strikes? In this talk about frontline scientific research, ecologist Daniel Streicker takes us...
ListenThe race to a zero-emission world starts now | António Guterres from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
"If we don't act now on climate change, this coming century may be one of humanity's last," says António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations. As the world recovers from the C...
ListenWhat productive conflict can offer a workplace | Jess Kutch from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Got an idea to make your workplace better? Labor organizer and TED Fellow Jess Kutch can show you how to put it into action. In this quick talk, she explains how "productive conflict" -- w...
ListenLessons from fungi on markets and economics | Toby Kiers from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Resource inequality is one of our greatest challenges, but it's not unique to humans. Like us, mycorrhizal fungi that live in plant and tree roots strategically trade, steal and withhold r...
ListenThe price of a "clean" internet | Hans Block and Moritz Riesewieck from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Millions of images and videos are uploaded to the internet each day, yet we rarely see shocking and disturbing content in our social media feeds. Who's keeping the internet "clean" for us?...
ListenThe medical potential of AI and metabolites | Leila Pirhaji from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Many diseases are driven by metabolites -- small molecules in your body like fat, glucose and cholesterol -- but we don't know exactly what they are or how they work. Biotech entrepreneur ...
ListenHow to bring affordable, sustainable electricity to Africa | Rose M. Mutiso from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Energy poverty, or the lack of access to electricity and other basic energy services, affects nearly two-thirds of Sub-Saharan Africa. As the region's population continues to increase, so ...
ListenHow we experience awe -- and why it matters | Beau Lotto and Cirque du Soleil from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Neuroscientist Beau Lotto conducted an ambitious study with Cirque du Soleil on the emotion of awe and its psychological and behavioral benefits. In this talk and live performance, he shar...
ListenHow you can help transform the internet into a place of trust | Claire Wardle from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
How can we stop the spread of misleading, sometimes dangerous content while maintaining an internet with freedom of expression at its core? Misinformation expert Claire Wardle explores the...
ListenThe link between fishing cats and mangrove forest conservation | Ashwin Naidu from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Mangrove forests are crucial to the health of the planet, gobbling up CO2 from the atmosphere and providing a home for a diverse array of species. But these rich habitats are under continu...
ListenThe pride and power of representation in film | Jon M. Chu from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On the heels of the breakout success of his film "Crazy Rich Asians," director Jon M. Chu reflects on what drives him to create -- and makes a resounding case for the power of connection a...
ListenHow motivation can fix public systems | Abhishek Gopalka from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
How do you fix broken public systems? You spark people's competitive spirit. In a talk about getting people motivated to make change, public sector strategist Abhishek Gopalka discusses ho...
ListenThe danger of AI is weirder than you think | Janelle Shane from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The danger of artificial intelligence isn't that it's going to rebel against us, but that it's going to do exactly what we ask it to do, says AI researcher Janelle Shane. Sharing the weird...
ListenFashion that celebrates all body types -- boldly and unapologetically | Becca McCharen-Tran from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Fashion designers have the power to change culture -- and Becca McCharen-Tran is using her platform to expand the industry's narrow definition of beauty. Sharing highlights of her work, Mc...
ListenHow we're using dogs to sniff out malaria | James Logan from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
What if we could diagnose some of the world's deadliest diseases by the smells our bodies give off? In a fascinating talk and live demo, biologist James Logan introduces Freya, a malaria-s...
ListenHow nanoparticles could change the way we treat cancer | Joy Wolfram from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Ninety-nine percent of cancer drugs never make it to tumors, getting washed out of the body before they have time to do their job. How can we better deliver life-saving drugs? Cancer resea...
ListenStop dancing to the sound of your oppression | Madame Gandhi from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Popular music is often riddled with misogynistic lyrics that objectify and demean women ... so why are we listening and dancing to it? Performing a sample of her original song "Top Knot Tu...
ListenHow Facebook profits from polarization | Yaël Eisenstat from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
"Lies are more engaging online than truth," says former CIA analyst, diplomat and Facebook employee Yaël Eisenstat. "As long as [social media] algorithms' goals are to keep us engaged, the...
ListenA love story for the coral reef crisis | Ayana Elizabeth Johnson from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Over the course of hundreds of scuba dives, marine biologist Ayana Elizabeth Johnson fell in love -- with a fish. In this ode to parrotfish, she shares five reasons why these creatures are...
ListenHow a handful of fishing villages sparked a marine conservation revolution | Alasdair Harris from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We need a radically new approach to ocean conservation, says marine biologist and TED Fellow Alasdair Harris. In a visionary talk, he lays out a surprising solution to the problem of overf...
ListenA circular economy for salt that keeps rivers clean | Tina Arrowood from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
During the winter of 2018-2019, one million tons of salt were applied to icy roads in the state of Pennsylvania alone. The salt from industrial uses like this often ends up in freshwater r...
ListenThe psychological impact of child separation at the US-Mexico border | Luis H. Zayas from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
How does psychological trauma affect children's developing brains? In this powerful talk, social worker Luis H. Zayas discusses his work with refugees and asylum-seeking families at the US...
ListenAn app that helps incarcerated people stay connected to their families | Marcus Bullock from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Over his eight-year prison sentence, Marcus Bullock was sustained by his mother's love -- and by the daily letters and photos she sent of life on the outside. Years later, as an entreprene...
ListenHow we can eliminate child sexual abuse material from the internet | Julie Cordua from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Social entrepreneur Julie Cordua works on a problem that isn't easy to talk about: the sexual abuse of children in images and videos on the internet. At Thorn, she's building technology to...
ListenAfter billions of years of monotony, the universe is waking up | David Deutsch from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Theoretical physicist David Deutsch delivers a mind-bending meditation on the "great monotony" -- the idea that nothing novel has appeared in the universe for billions of years -- and show...
ListenRevelations from a lifetime of dance | Judith Jamison and members of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
"Dance can elevate our human experience beyond words," says Judith Jamison, artistic director emerita of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. In between performances of excerpts from Al...
ListenWhat Bruce Lee can teach us about living fully | Shannon Lee from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Most of us know Bruce Lee as the famous martial artist and action film star -- but he was also a philosopher who taught "self-actualization": the practice of how to be yourself in the best...
ListenHow we're using DNA tech to help farmers fight crop diseases | Laura Boykin from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Nearly 800 million people worldwide depend on cassava for survival -- but this critical food source is under attack by entirely preventable viruses, says computational biologist and TED Se...
Listen6 essential lessons for women leaders | Julia Gillard and Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
In a rich conversation full of practical insights, former Prime Minister of Australia Julia Gillard and former Finance Minister of Nigeria Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala reflect on their experiences ...
ListenA personal plea for humanity at the US-Mexico border | Juan Enriquez from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
In this powerful, personal talk, author and academic Juan Enriquez shares stories from inside the immigration crisis at the US-Mexico border, bringing this often-abstract debate back down ...
Listen6 big ethical questions about the future of AI | Genevieve Bell from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Artificial intelligence is all around us ... and the future will only bring more of it. How can we ensure the AI systems we build are responsible, safe and sustainable? Ethical AI expert G...
ListenWhy I fight for climate justice | Xiye Bastida from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
In a deeply moving letter to her grandmother, Xiye Bastida reflects on what led her to become a leading voice for global climate activism -- from mobilizing school climate strikes to speak...
ListenWhat magic tricks can reveal about free will | Alice Pailhès from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Are you in control of your choices? Magic tricks might reveal otherwise, says scientist and illusionist Alice Pailhès. Watch closely as she performs magic tricks that unveil how your brain...
ListenWhat it means to be intersex -- and how the false sex binary harms us all | Susannah Temko from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
For intersex people -- those born with sex characteristics outside the traditional definitions of female and male -- the stakes to appear "normal" are high. Drawing on her personal experie...
ListenThe economic benefits of climate action | Marcelo Mena from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Marcelo Mena, the former environment minister of Chile, is on a mission to create a zero-emission economy in his country by 2050. In a conversation about climate action, he discusses how t...
ListenWhat a cactus taught me about prickly emotions | Jessica Woods from 2021-01-29T16:50:20
Difficult emotions are like the spikes of a cactus: they can get under your skin if you're not careful. In this empowering talk, performance psychologist Jessica Woods shares four mood...
How to avoid catching prickly emotions from other people | Jessica Woods from 2021-01-29T15:50:20
Difficult emotions can get under your skin if you're not careful. Sport and performance consultant Jessica Woods calls this the "jumping cholla effect," inspired by a sneaky kind of ca...
How to avoid catching prickly emotions from other people | Jessica Garza from 2021-01-29T15:50:20
Difficult emotions can get under your skin if you're not careful. Sport and performance consultant Jessica Garza calls this the "jumping cholla effect," inspired by a sneaky kind of ca...
A stealthy reimagining of urban public space | Elizabeth Diller from 2021-01-28T15:56:38
Cities are becoming increasingly privatized: commercial real estate dominates the streets, carving up open space that once belonged to the public and selling it as a commodity to the h...
What COVID-19 revealed about US schools -- and 4 ways to rethink education | Nora Flanagan from 2021-01-27T15:57:31
The abrupt shift to online learning due to COVID-19 rocked the US education system, unearthing many of the inequities at its foundation. Educator Nora Flanagan says we can reframe this...
The joy of shopping -- and how to recapture it online | Nimisha Jain from 2021-01-26T15:45:07
Shopping is about more than just what you buy: it's a treasure hunt to discover something new, a negotiation to get a great deal, a time to catch up with friends and family. But for ma...
My journey mapping the uncharted world | Tawanda Kanhema from 2021-01-22T15:51:36
Significant pieces of the globe are literally not on the map: they're missing from the most widely used mapping platforms, like Google Street View, leaving communities neglected of vit...
How vulnerability makes you a better leader | Tracy Young from 2021-01-21T15:54:25
As the founder of a startup, Tracy Young often worried that employees and investors valued male CEOs more -- and that being a woman compromised her position as a leader. In this brave,...
3 ways to upgrade democracy for the 21st century | Max Rashbrooke from 2021-01-20T15:58:07
Democracy needs an update -- one that respects and engages citizens by involving them in everyday political decisions, says writer and researcher Max Rashbrooke. He outlines three glob...
How a strong creative industry helps economies thrive | Mehret Mandefro from 2021-01-19T15:55:37
When global leaders think about which industries can fuel economic growth, the arts are often overlooked. But filmmaker Mehret Mandefro says the creative sector actually has the power ...
How bad data keeps us from good AI | Mainak Mazumdar from 2021-01-15T15:52:25
The future economy won't be built by people and factories, but by algorithms and artificial intelligence, says data scientist Mainak Mazumdar. But what happens when these algorithms ge...
How your brain responds to stories -- and why they're crucial for leaders | Karen Eber from 2021-01-14T16:02:04
How do the world's best leaders and visionaries earn trust? They don't just present data -- they also tell great stories. Leadership consultant Karen Eber demystifies what makes for ef...
4 tips to kickstart honest conversations at work | Betsy Kauffman from 2021-01-13T15:58:32
Why is it so hard to speak up and productively disagree at work? Leadership and organization coach Betsy Kauffman shows how to bring the candid conversations that usually happen at the...
Humanity's planet-shaping powers -- and what they mean for the future | Achim Steiner from 2021-01-12T20:47:22
Humanity now has incredible power to shape nature and the Earth: the power to destroy and the power to repair, says sustainability champion and UNDP Administrator Achim Steiner. In thi...
How carbon capture networks could help curb climate change | Bas Sudmeijer from 2021-01-12T15:56:42
What if we could build a global waste disposal service for carbon? In this forward-thinking talk, carbon capture advisor Bas Sudmeijer proposes building CO2 networks: partnerships betw...
How AI can help shatter barriers to equality | Jamila Gordon from 2021-01-08T15:54:57
Jamila Gordon believes in the power of human connection -- and artificial intelligence -- to help people who might otherwise be left behind. Telling the story of her own path from refu...
The 1-minute secret to forming a new habit | Christine Carter from 2021-01-07T16:15:43
You know how resolutions often go: you set a goal and start strong ... then the motivation runs out and feelings of frustration and shame creep in. The struggle is real -- but what if ...
How to turn moments into momentum | Renee Montgomery from 2021-01-06T15:51:38
Inspired by the rising movement against racism in the US, WNBA champion Renee Montgomery made an unexpected decision: she opted out of her dream job. As she says in this stirring talk,...
The counterintuitive way to be more persuasive | Niro Sivanathan from 2021-01-05T21:03:57
What's the best way to make a good point? Organizational psychologist Niro Sivanathan offers a fascinating lesson on the "dilution effect," a cognitive quirk that weakens our strongest...
3 ways companies can support grieving employees | Tilak Mandadi from 2021-01-05T16:02:05
When we experience loss, grief travels with us everywhere -- even work. What can companies do to support grieving employees? Sharing his own story of unimaginable heartbreak, Tilak Man...
The shadow pandemic of domestic violence during COVID-19 | Kemi DaSilva-Ibru from 2020-12-17T20:58:14
Mandatory lockdowns, quarantines and shelter-in-place orders meant to contain COVID-19 have created a shadow pandemic of domestic abuse, says physician Kemi DaSilva-Ibru. Sharing alarm...
Financial inclusion, the digital divide and other thoughts on the future of money | Ajay Banga from 2020-12-17T15:54:34
Roughly two billion people worldwide don't have access to banks or financial services like credit, insurance and investment -- or even a way to formally prove their identity. How do we...
Who counts as a speaker of a language? | Anna Babel from 2020-12-16T16:00:29
Backed by research and personal anecdotes, Spanish professor Anna Babel reveals the intricate relationship between language and culture, showing how social categories and underlying bi...
An innovative way to support children with special needs | Billy Samuel Mwape from 2020-12-15T15:48:10
After his son was diagnosed with cerebral palsy, Billy Samuel Mwape realized that his project management skills might be put to use to support his child's special needs. In this inspir...
How to be an upstander instead of a bystander | Angélique Parisot-Potter from 2020-12-14T15:59:32
If you see something wrong in the workplace, what should you do? Business leader Angélique Parisot-Potter says you should speak up, even when it's scary. Sharing her personal experienc...
A strategy for supporting and listening to others | Jeremy Brewer from 2020-12-11T15:53:45
As a police officer, Jeremy Brewer interacts with individuals experiencing trauma and loss on a daily basis. Giving us a peek into this little-discussed aspect of the job, Brewer share...
Why monkeys (and humans) are wired for fairness | Sarah Brosnan from 2020-12-10T15:50:22
Fairness matters ... to both people and primates. Sharing priceless footage of capuchin monkeys responding to perceived injustice, primatologist Sarah Brosnan explores why humans and m...
How creative writing can help you through life's hardest moments | Sakinah Hofler from 2020-12-09T17:40:21
Have you ever seen or experienced something and wished you spoke up? Writer Sakinah Hofler makes the case for writing as a tool to help you process difficult memories and reclaim the p...
The legacy of matriarchs in the Yukon First Nations | Kluane Adamek from 2020-12-08T16:05:15
In the Yukon First Nations, women lead; generations of matriarchs have guided and directed the community by forging trade agreements, creating marriage alliances and ensuring business ...
The end of globalization (and the beginning of something new) | Mike O'Sullivan from 2020-12-07T15:48:15
"Globalization is on its deathbed," says economist Mike O'Sullivan. The question now is: What's next? Tracing the historical successes and failures of globalization, O'Sullivan forecas...
A stellar history of modern astronomy | Emily Levesque from 2020-12-04T16:04:50
Astronomers once gazed upon the night sky and counted every star in the galaxy by hand. The process has evolved since then, but the thirst for celestial knowledge remains the same. Joi...
How to foster true diversity and inclusion at work (and in your community) | Rosalind G. Brewer from 2020-12-03T15:49:02
When companies think of diversity and inclusion, they too often focus on meeting metrics instead of building relationships with people of diverse backgrounds, says Starbucks COO Rosali...
An aerialist on listening to your body's signals | Adie Delaney from 2020-12-02T15:53:12
In the circus, flying confidently through the air requires consistent communication with your fellow performers. Check out how aerialist and educator Adie Delaney teaches her students ...
It takes a community to eradicate hate | Wale Elegbede from 2020-12-01T20:49:58
Standing up to discrimination and hate should be everyone's business, says community activist Wale Elegbede. In this vital talk, he shares how his community in La Crosse, Wisconsin cam...
Inside the massive (and unregulated) world of surveillance tech | Sharon Weinberger from 2020-12-01T15:47:40
What is a weapon in the Information Age? From microscopic "smart dust" tracking devices to DNA-tracing tech and advanced facial recognition software, journalist Sharon Weinberger leads...
How COVID-19 human challenge trials work -- and why I volunteered | Sophie Rose from 2020-11-20T20:47:24
In April 2020, epidemiologist-in-training Sophie Rose volunteered to be infected with the virus that causes COVID-19. As a young, healthy adult, she's offering to take part in a human ...
Could we treat spinal cord injuries with asparagus? | Andrew Pelling from 2020-11-20T15:52:45
Take a mind-blowing trip to the lab as TED Senior Fellow Andrew Pelling shares his research on how we could use fruits, vegetables and plants to regenerate damaged human tissues -- and...
How quinoa can help combat hunger and malnutrition | Cedric Habiyaremye from 2020-11-19T15:48:17
On a mission to create a hunger-free world, agricultural entrepreneur Cedric Habiyaremye makes the case for cultivating quinoa -- and other versatile, nutrient-rich grains -- in places...
A playful exploration of gender performance | Jo Michael Rezes from 2020-11-18T21:20:28
From the stage to everyday life, theater educator Jo Michael Rezes studies queer identity and the spectrum of gender performance — in its success and failure. Aided by a delightful int...
What it takes to crush a pandemic | Johanna Benesty from 2020-11-18T15:57:58
An effective COVID-19 vaccine is just the first step in ending the pandemic, says global health strategist Johanna Benesty. In this illuminating talk, she explores the various barriers...
The mood-boosting power of crying | Kathy Mendias from 2020-11-17T20:50:41
Here's a talk about tears -- and why crying isn't something to be afraid or ashamed of. Exploring the science behind the mood-boosting power of crying, childbirth and lactation educato...
A magical mantra for nurturing a blissful life | JayaShri Maathaa from 2020-11-17T15:57:44
As the coronavirus pandemic raged in her native Sri Lanka, monk JayaShri Maathaa had a thought: two magical words that planted something beautiful in her mind and blossomed into a whol...
How the new generation of Latinx voters could change US elections | María Teresa Kumar from 2020-11-13T20:52:21
A historic number of Latinx voters participated in the 2020 US presidential election, including a record number of young people casting their ballots for the first time. Civic leader M...
To future generations of women, you are the roots of change | Gloria Steinem from 2020-11-13T19:29:55
Activist and author Gloria Steinem is an icon of the global feminist movement. She's spent her life defying stereotypes, breaking social barriers and fighting for equality. In conversa...
How to be fearless in the face of authoritarianism | Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya from 2020-11-12T16:06:55
How do you stand up to authoritarianism? And what does it mean to be "fearless"? In this powerful talk, housewife-turned-politician Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya describes her unlikely bid ...
Theranos, whistleblowing and speaking truth to power | Erika Cheung from 2020-11-10T16:09:36
In 2014, Erika Cheung made a discovery that would ultimately help bring down her employer, Theranos, as well as its founder, Elizabeth Holmes, who claimed to have invented technology t...
I stepped out of grief -- by dancing with fire | Danielle Torley from 2020-11-06T15:59:47
After losing her mother in a house fire when she was just six years old, Danielle Torley saw two paths before her: a life full of fear, or one that promised healing and recovery. In th...
The radical act of choosing common ground | Nisha Anand from 2020-11-02T15:59:16
To achieve lasting change sometimes requires the hard, even radical, choice of partnering with people you'd least expect. Justice reform advocate Nisha Anand shares her story of workin...
What crows teach us about death | Kaeli Swift from 2020-10-30T20:13:44
Rituals for the dead span much of the natural world, seen in practices from humans and elephants to bees, dolphins and beyond. With charm and playful insight, animal behaviorist Kaeli ...
How to foster productive and responsible debate | Ishan Bhabha from 2020-10-30T14:54:44
The clash of ideas is fundamental to creativity and progress, but it can also be deeply destructive and create divisions within companies, communities and families. How do you foster p...
The power of venom -- and how it could one day save your life | Mandë Holford from 2020-10-29T14:50:09
Venom can kill ... or it can cure. In this fascinating talk, marine chemical biologist Mandë Holford shares her research into animal venom, from killer sea snails to platypuses and slo...
What the Irish wake teaches us about living and dying | Kevin Toolis from 2020-10-28T14:55:06
For centuries, the Irish funeral wake has served as a time for people to grieve a life lost and celebrate a life lived, together. In this profound and lyrical talk, poet Kevin Toolis l...
Climate change is becoming a problem you can taste | Amanda Little from 2020-10-27T14:51:27
Our food systems have not been designed to adapt to major disruptions like climate change, says environmental journalist Amanda Little. In this eye-opening talk, she shows how the clim...
What if a US presidential candidate refuses to concede after an election? | Van Jones from 2020-10-26T15:01:45
If the 2020 US presidential election is close, the race could drag on in the courts and halls of Congress long after ballots are cast, says lawyer and political commentator Van Jones. ...
Can we create vaccines that mutate and spread? | Leor Weinberger from 2020-10-26T14:48:09
Viruses mutate and spread from person to person, a dynamic process that often leaves us playing catch-up when there's a new disease outbreak. What if vaccines worked the same way? Viro...
What it takes to create social change against all odds | Ralph Nader from 2020-10-23T19:44:25
Over his decades-long career as a political activist, Ralph Nader has helped expose some of the greatest misdeeds of large corporations. You may be familiar with the real-world changes...
Why children stay silent following sexual violence | Kristin Jones from 2020-10-22T19:48:33
Sexual assault is never the victim's fault, says advocate Kristin Jones. In this courageous talk, she tells her story of overcoming the shame that followed sexual abuse as a teenager -...
How to reduce the wealth gap between Black and white Americans | Kedra Newsom Reeves from 2020-10-22T14:55:35
The racial wealth gap in the United States is shocking: white families have a median wealth nearly 10 times greater than that of Black families. How did we get here, and how can we sto...
Could CBD help opioid users overcome addiction? | Yasmin Hurd from 2020-10-21T16:00:57
Could CBD, a chemical compound found in the cannabis plant, help treat opioid addiction? Neuroscientist Yasmin Hurd discusses why current treatment strategies, such as methadone, aren'...
How businesses can serve everyone, not just shareholders | Dame Vivian Hunt from 2020-10-20T14:50:48
Companies worldwide are pledging to play a more meaningful role in the well-being of their employees, customers and the environment. How can they turn their promises into action? From ...
How Ikea is growing its business while shrinking emissions | Jesper Brodin and Pia Heidenmark Cook from 2020-10-16T14:16:34
IKEA currently makes up 0.1 percent of all global carbon emissions -- but by 2030, they're planning to be carbon negative across their business. Discussing new thinking about the lifes...
The life unfolding inside your cells, revealed in 3D | Gokul Upadhyayula from 2020-10-13T14:47:59
To understand how life works, you need to watch it in action, says bioimaging scientist Gokul Upadhyayula. Taking us down to the cellular level, he shares the work behind cutting-edge ...
On time and water | Andri Snær Magnason from 2020-10-10T20:33:40
Over the next 200 years, we can expect all of the Earth's glaciers to disappear -- unless we act now, says writer Andri Snær Magnason. Telling the story of the Okjökull glacier in Icel...
Our moral imperative to act on climate change -- and 3 steps we can take | His Holiness Pope Francis from 2020-10-10T20:22:56
The global climate crisis will require us to transform the way we act, says His Holiness Pope Francis. Delivering a visionary TED Talk from Vatican City, the spiritual leader proposes ...
Apple's promise to be carbon neutral by 2030 | Lisa Jackson and Liz Ogbu from 2020-10-10T20:07:12
Under the leadership of Lisa Jackson, Apple's environment and social VP and former head of the EPA, the company is already carbon neutral within their own corporate and retail boundari...
Lessons on leaving the world better than you found it | Sophie Howe from 2020-10-10T19:55:32
Sophie Howe is the world's only future generations commissioner, a new kind of government official tasked with advocating for the interests of generations to come and holding public in...
How to be a good ancestor | Roman Krznaric from 2020-10-10T19:51:53
Our descendants own the future, but the decisions and actions we make now will tremendously impact generations to come, says philosopher Roman Krznaric. From a global campaign to grant...
This decade calls for Earthshots to repair our planet | Prince William from 2020-10-10T19:25:26
"We start this new decade knowing that it is the most consequential period in history," says Prince William, The Duke of Cambridge. Inspired by President John F. Kennedy's "Moonshot," ...
Community-powered solutions to the climate crisis | Rahwa Ghirmatzion and Zelalem Adefris from 2020-10-10T19:18:43
Climate change is the epic challenge of our lives, and community leaders like Rahwa Ghirmatzion and Zelalem Adefris are already working on sustainable, resilient solutions. Through the...
How we could make carbon-negative concrete | Tom Schuler from 2020-10-10T19:13:32
Concrete is all around us: we use it to build our roads, buildings, bridges and much more. Yet over the last 2,000 years, the art of mixing cement and using it to bind concrete hasn't ...
A concrete idea to reduce carbon emissions | Karen Scrivener from 2020-10-10T19:09:07
Concrete is the second most-used substance on Earth (behind water), and it's responsible for eight percent of the world's carbon footprint. Cement researcher Karen Scrivener shares the...
How to decarbonize the grid and electrify everything | John Doerr and Hal Harvey from 2020-10-10T18:58:15
"The good news is it's now clearly cheaper to save the planet than to ruin it," says engineer and investor John Doerr. "The bad news is: we are fast running out of time." In this conve...
A "forest generation" living in harmony with nature | Ernestine Leikeki Sevidzem from 2020-10-10T18:43:37
We need to care for and live in harmony with the environment, says climate and gender activist Ernestine Leikeki Sevidzem. The best way to do that? Nurture a forest generation: one tha...
The global movement to restore nature's biodiversity | Thomas Crowther from 2020-10-10T18:36:54
Biodiversity is the key to life on Earth and reviving our damaged planet, says ecologist Thomas Crowther. Sharing the inside story of his headline-making research on reforestation, whi...
24 hours on Earth -- in one image | Stephen Wilkes from 2020-10-10T18:20:28
"Nature reveals itself to us in unique ways, if we stop and look at the world through a window of time," says photographer Stephen Wilkes. Using a special photographic technique that r...
Climate change is our reality. Here's how we're taking action | Al Gore, Gloria Kasang Bulus, Nana Firman, Ximena Loría and Tim Guinee from 2020-10-10T18:13:26
With the Climate Reality Project, Al Gore is helping mold future leaders to build the movement for climate survival and social justice from the ground up. He introduces us to four of t...
How cities are detoxing transportation | Monica Araya from 2020-10-10T18:03:17
People around the world are demanding clean air -- and cities are starting to respond, says electrification advocate Monica Araya. She takes us on a world tour of urban areas that are ...
The energy Africa needs to develop -- and fight climate change | Rose M. Mutiso from 2020-10-10T17:52:57
In this perspective-shifting talk, energy researcher Rose M. Mutiso makes the case for prioritizing Africa's needs with what's left of the world's carbon budget, to foster growth and e...
Fossil fuel companies know how to stop global warming. Why don't they? | Myles Allen from 2020-10-10T17:42:37
The fossil fuel industry knows how to stop global warming, but they're waiting for someone else to pay, says climate science scholar Myles Allen. Instead of a total ban on carbon-emitt...
How India could pull off the world's most ambitious energy transition | Varun Sivaram from 2020-10-10T17:25:41
India has a historic opportunity to power its industrialization with clean energy -- and its energy choices will make or break the world's fight against climate change, says clean ener...
The city planting a million trees in two years | Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr from 2020-10-10T17:10:27
Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr, mayor of Freetown, Sierra Leone, is on a mission to plant a million trees over the next two years, increasing vegetation in her city by fifty percent while shoring ...
The 15-minute city | Carlos Moreno from 2020-10-10T17:03:18
Living in a city means accepting a certain level of dysfunction: long commutes, noisy streets, underutilized spaces. Carlos Moreno wants to change that. He makes the case for the "15-m...
The joy of taking out the trash | Aparna Nancherla from 2020-10-10T16:57:25
Comedian Aparna Nancherla loves to take out the trash. In this funny and sharp meditation on garbage -- "the stuff that our modern, consumerist, carbon-powered culture makes us buy end...
If trees could speak | Elif Shafak from 2020-10-10T16:41:19
How do we tell stories of humanity and nature at a time when our planet is burning? Novelist Elif Shafak invites us to listen to the trees, whose experience of time, stillness and impe...
To save the climate, we have to reimagine capitalism | Rebecca Henderson from 2020-10-10T16:33:12
"Business is screwed if we don't fix climate change," says economist Rebecca Henderson. In this bold talk, she describes how unchecked capitalism destabilizes the environment and harms...
Kids are speaking up for the environment. Let's listen | Olafur Eliasson from 2020-10-10T16:28:22
Known for big, attention-grabbing installations -- like his four towering waterfalls in New York's East River -- Olafur Eliasson has scaled down his latest project, Earth Speakr: an ar...
Europe's plan to become the first carbon-neutral continent | Ursula von der Leyen from 2020-10-10T16:22:25
With the ambitious goal of becoming the first carbon-neutral continent by 2050, the European Union has committed to creating a greener world for future generations. In this bold talk, ...
The case for stubborn optimism on climate | Christiana Figueres from 2020-10-10T15:55:07
"This decade is a moment of choice unlike any we have ever lived," says Christiana Figueres, the architect of the historic 2015 Paris Agreement. The daughter of Costa Rica's beloved Pr...
Climate justice can't happen without racial justice | David Lammy from 2020-10-10T15:45:54
Why has there been so little mention of saving Black lives from the climate emergency? For too long, racial justice efforts have been distinguished from climate justice work, says Davi...
Cities are driving climate change. Here's how they can fix it | Angel Hsu from 2020-10-10T15:22:45
Cities pump out 70 percent of all global carbon emissions -- which means they also have the greatest opportunity to lower CO2 levels and energy consumption. Climate and data scientist ...
10 years to transform the future of humanity -- or destabilize the planet | Johan Rockström from 2020-10-10T15:15:01
"For the first time, we are forced to consider the real risk of destabilizing the entire planet," says climate impact scholar Johan Rockström. In a talk backed by vivid animations of t...
Civilization on the Moon -- and what it means for life on Earth | Jessy Kate Schingler from 2020-10-08T14:48:34
We could realistically see people starting to live and work on the Moon in the next decade -- and how we do it matters, says space policy researcher Jessy Kate Schingler. In this fasci...
What kids can teach adults about asking for help | YeYoon Kim from 2020-10-07T15:01:17
Do you need some help? It's OK to ask, says YeYoon Kim, a former kindergarten teacher who learned from her students how powerful and courageous it can be to reach out for support. Shar...
An illustrated kingdom of real, fantastical plants | Nirupa Rao from 2020-10-05T15:07:06
Botanical artist Nirupa Rao captures the spirit and beauty of nature in watercolor. With a portfolio of enchanting, scientifically accurate illustrations, she aims to reignite our emot...
Racism thrives on silence -- speak up! | Dexter Dias from 2020-10-02T15:23:54
Racism thrives on your silence and apathy, says human rights lawyer Dexter Dias. Telling the story of a harrowing UK court case that spotlights the corrosive effects of injustice, Dias...
The neuroscience of psychedelic drugs, music and nostalgia | Frederick Streeter Barrett from 2020-10-01T14:48:24
How do music and psychedelics impact your brain? Neuroscientist Frederick Streeter Barrett discusses the specific neural regions activated when you listen to music and undergo the effe...
The lie that invented racism | John Biewen from 2020-09-30T15:20:15
To understand and eradicate racist thinking, start at the beginning. That's what journalist and documentarian John Biewen did, leading to a trove of surprising and thought-provoking in...
A global movement to solve global problems | Colombe Cahen-Salvador from 2020-09-29T14:49:01
We need to think beyond national borders to solve global problems, says activist Colombe Cahen-Salvador. Reimagining the world's fractured systems of governance and calling out their i...
The ancient, earth-friendly wisdom of Mongolian nomads | Khulan Batkhuyag from 2020-09-28T14:55:24
There's a lot we can learn from Mongolian nomads about how to survive in the years to come, says environmental activist Khulan Batkhuyag. Taking us on a journey through the country's s...
How humanity can reach the stars | Philip Lubin from 2020-09-25T14:46:55
Could we exit our solar system, and enter another? Astrophysicist Philip Lubin discusses the awesome potential of using lasers to propel small spacecraft, enabling humanity's first int...
Why we must confront the painful parts of US history | Hasan Kwame Jeffries from 2020-09-24T15:44:18
To move forward in the United States, we must look back and confront the difficult history that has shaped widespread injustice. Revisiting a significant yet overlooked piece of the pa...
3 secrets to Netflix's success | Reed Hastings from 2020-09-23T14:41:04
What does it take to cultivate a culture of innovation and reinvention at work? Tracing his journey from math teacher to honesty-seeking executive, Netflix co-CEO Reed Hastings describ...
The psychological traits that shape your political beliefs | Dannagal G. Young from 2020-09-22T14:46:29
Social psychologist Dannagal G. Young breaks down the link between our psychology and politics, showing how personality types largely fall into people who prioritize openness and flexi...
If you adults won't save the world, we will | Xiye Bastida from 2020-09-21T15:01:12
In a deeply moving letter to her grandmother, Xiye Bastida reflects on what led her to become a leading voice for global climate activism -- from mobilizing school climate strikes to s...
Secrets of the mind and free will -- revealed by magic tricks | Alice Pailhès from 2020-09-18T14:54:20
Are you in control of your choices? Magic tricks might reveal otherwise, says scientist and illusionist Alice Pailhès. Watch closely as she performs magic tricks that unveil how your b...
What role does luck play in your life? | Barry Schwartz from 2020-09-17T14:38:22
Chance plays a far bigger role in life than we're willing to admit, says psychologist Barry Schwartz. Of course, working hard and following the rules can get you far -- but the rest co...
Why do we blame individuals for economic crises? | Liene Ozoli?a from 2020-09-16T17:31:29
In 2008, the global financial crisis decimated Latvia. As unemployment skyrocketed, the government slashed public funding and raised taxes, while providing relief to the wealthy and la...
You shouldn't have to choose between filling your prescriptions and paying bills | Kiah Williams from 2020-09-15T14:55:12
As prescription drug costs skyrocket in the US, thousands of people are forced to forgo lifesaving medications -- all while manufacturers and health care facilities systematically dest...
The psychology of inequality and political division | Keith Payne from 2020-09-14T15:26:17
"If we want to fix our politics, we have to do something about inequality," says social psychologist Keith Payne. Showing how economic inequality changes the way people see and behave ...
How to win an argument (at the US Supreme Court, or anywhere) | Neal Katyal from 2020-09-11T15:52:49
The secret to winning an argument isn't grand rhetoric or elegant style, says US Supreme Court litigator Neal Katyal -- it takes more than that. With stories of some of the most impact...
A lesson in turning adversaries into allies | Leah Garcés from 2020-09-10T14:29:55
When you're on opposite sides of an issue, how do you broker peace with your adversaries and work together to solve a problem? Follow along as animal rights activist Leah Garcés recoun...
What it takes to make change | Jacqueline Novogratz from 2020-09-09T14:56:06
What can you do to build a better world? Sharing stories from her pioneering career dedicated to tackling poverty, Jacqueline Novogratz offers three principles to spark and sustain a m...
Dear Facebook, this is how you're breaking democracy | Yaël Eisenstat from 2020-09-08T14:55:45
"Lies are more engaging online than truth," says former CIA analyst, diplomat and Facebook employee Yaël Eisenstat. "As long as [social media] algorithms' goals are to keep us engaged,...
4 steps to ending extreme poverty | Shameran Abed from 2020-09-04T15:01:14
Approximately 700 million people worldwide currently live in extreme poverty, a state of severe financial and social vulnerability that robs many of hope and dignity. BRAC, the world's...
How do daily habits lead to political violence? | Christiane-Marie Abu Sarah from 2020-09-03T15:34:55
What drives someone to commit politically motivated violence? The unsettling answer lies in daily habits. Behavioral historian Christiane-Marie Abu Sarah shares startling insights into...
Dignity isn't a privilege. It's a worker's right | Abigail Disney from 2020-09-02T14:52:14
What's the purpose of a company? In this bold talk, activist and filmmaker Abigail Disney imagines a world where companies have a moral obligation to place their workers above sharehol...
Why specializing early doesn't always mean career success | David Epstein from 2020-09-01T15:12:38
A head start doesn't always ... well, help you get ahead. With examples from sports, technology and economics, journalist David Epstein shares how specializing in a particular skill to...
Nature, folklore and serendipitous photo collaborations | Riitta Ikonen and Karoline Hjorth from 2020-08-31T14:55:36
Inspired by Nordic folklore, artists Karoline Hjorth and Riitta Ikonen collaborate with local elders -- farmers, fishermen, cosmologists and more -- to create richly imaginative portra...
How the US medical community fails Black mothers | Wanda Irving from 2020-08-27T14:54:23
In the US, Black women are nearly 300 percent more likely to die as a result of childbirth than white women. Sharing appalling statistics on maternal mortality as well as her own tragi...
What it means to be intersex | Susannah Temko from 2020-08-26T15:19
For intersex people -- those born with sex characteristics outside the traditional definitions of female and male -- the stakes to appear "normal" are high. Drawing on her personal exp...
The tyranny of merit | Michael Sandel from 2020-08-25T14:55:43
What accounts for our polarized public life, and how can we begin to heal it? Political philosopher Michael Sandel offers a surprising answer: those who have flourished need to look in...
How animals and plants are evolving in cities | Menno Schilthuizen from 2020-08-24T15:22:29
In cities, evolution occurs constantly, as countless plants, animals and insects adapt to human-made habitats in spectacular ways. Evolutionary biologist Menno Schilthuizen calls on pe...
Why we must stop dancing to the sound of our own oppression | Madame Gandhi from 2020-08-21T14:58:53
Popular music is often riddled with misogynistic lyrics that objectify and demean women ... so why are we listening and dancing to it? Performing a sample of her original song "Top Kno...
Big data, small farms and a tale of two tomatoes | Erin Baumgartner from 2020-08-20T15:25:41
The path to better food is paved with data, says entrepreneur Erin Baumgartner. Drawing from her experience running a farm-to-table business, she outlines her plan to help create a hea...
How doctors can help fix the broken US asylum system | Joseph Shin from 2020-08-19T14:48:12
Refugees fleeing persecution endure unimaginable hardships in search of a better life. Physician Joseph Shin explains the essential collaboration of doctors and lawyers working togethe...
Art in the age of machine intelligence | Refik Anadol from 2020-08-18T14:52:38
What does it look like inside the mind of a machine? Inspired by the architectural vision of a futuristic Los Angeles in "Blade Runner," media artist Refik Anadol melds art with artifi...
Can we call it a "world map" if it's missing a billion people? | Rebecca Firth from 2020-08-17T14:52:34
Want to help map the world? Community builder Rebecca Firth explains how the Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team (HOT) is using open-source software powered by volunteers to put one billio...
What to do when everything feels broken | Daniel Alexander Jones from 2020-08-14T14:41:30
"Some call me a soul sonic superstar," says Jomama Jones, the alter ego of TED Fellow and theater artist Daniel Alexander Jones. In this stunning talk and performance, Jomama Jones inv...
Why rumors about vaccines spread -- and how to rebuild trust | Heidi Larson from 2020-08-13T14:51:02
Why do people distrust vaccines? Anthropologist Heidi Larson explores how medical rumors originate, spread and fuel resistance to vaccines worldwide. While vaccines cannot escape the "...
What silence can teach you about sound | Dallas Taylor from 2020-08-12T15:00:52
What can you hear in silence? In this exploration of sound, host of the podcast "Twenty Thousand Hertz" Dallas Taylor tells the story of arguably the most debated musical composition i...
3 questions to ask yourself about US citizenship | Jose Antonio Vargas from 2020-08-11T19:49:40
At age 16, journalist and filmmaker Jose Antonio Vargas found out he was in the United States illegally. Since then, he's been thinking deeply about immigration and what it means to be...
How to build a resilient future using ancient wisdom | Julia Watson from 2020-08-11T14:50:07
In her global exploration of Indigenous design systems, architect Julia Watson researches enduring innovations that could help us counter the challenges of climate change. From floatin...
Let's scan the whole planet with LiDAR | Chris Fisher from 2020-08-10T20:00:39
We have archives of films, newspapers, even seeds -- what if we could make one for the entire surface of the earth? Drawing on his experience mapping an ancient city in the Honduran ju...
Can light stop the coronavirus? | David Brenner from 2020-07-24T14:52:14
Far-UVC light is a type of ultraviolet light that kills microbes and viruses and, crucially, seems to be safe to use around humans. Radiation scientist David Brenner describes how we c...
Give yourself permission to be creative | Ethan Hawke from 2020-07-23T14:50:06
Reflecting on moments that shaped his life, actor Ethan Hawke examines how courageous expression promotes healing and connection with one another -- and invites you to discover your ow...
Deep learning, neural networks and the future of AI | Yann LeCun from 2020-07-22T19:49:24
Yann LeCun, the chief AI scientist at Facebook, helped develop the deep learning algorithms that power many artificial intelligence systems today. In conversation with head of TED Chri...
How to connect while apart | Eric Yuan from 2020-07-22T14:45:05
People everywhere are using Zoom to work, take classes, do yoga -- and even get married. The company's CEO and founder Eric Yuan reflects on how they developed the world's most popular...
COVID-19 unraveled the workforce. Here's how to fix it | Mary L. Gray from 2020-07-21T19:48:45
"We are living through the tech-enabled unraveling of full-time employment itself," says anthropologist Mary L. Gray. As the pandemic exposes and accelerates the shift to on-demand onl...
5 needs that any COVID-19 response should meet | Kwame Owusu-Kesse from 2020-07-21T14:54:56
Crisis interventions often focus on a single aspect of a big, complicated problem, failing to address the broader social and economic context. Kwame Owusu-Kesse describes how the Harle...
New ways to understand life in a pandemic | Aaron Maniam from 2020-07-20T19:47:26
Poet and policymaker Aaron Maniam describes how the language we use to explain COVID-19 shapes the way we think about it -- whether it's as a "war," a "journey" or, as he suggests, an ...
The fight for civil rights and freedom | John Lewis and Bryan Stevenson from 2020-07-20T16:46:09
Civil rights leader and longtime US congressman John Lewis spent his life fighting for freedom and justice for everyone. In this illuminating conversation with lawyer and activist Brya...
A new stock exchange focused on the long-term | Michelle Greene from 2020-07-17T19:43:27
Investors tend to think in daily and quarterly numbers, leading to a system that can harm the future health of the economy and planet. Michelle Greene explains how the Long-Term Stock ...
How love can help repair social inequality | Chloé Valdary from 2020-07-16T19:52:08
What does Kendrick Lamar have in common with Disney's "Moana"? They recognize our common humanity and show us how to love ourselves and one another, says writer and educator Chloé Vald...
What if you could help decide how the government spends public funds? | Shari Davis from 2020-07-16T14:59:15
What if you could help decide how the government spends public funds in your community? That's the idea behind participatory budgeting, a process that brings local residents and govern...
Want a more just world? Be an unlikely ally | Nita Mosby Tyler from 2020-07-15T20:18:32
A more equal world starts with you. Citing a formative moment from her own life, equity advocate Nita Mosby Tyler highlights why showing up and fighting for others who face injustices ...
How city mayors are taking action on climate change | Eric Garcetti from 2020-07-15T14:48:43
"If you change your city, you're changing the world," says Eric Garcetti, mayor of Los Angeles and chair of C40 Cities, a network of the world's megacities committed to tackling the cl...
A blueprint for reparations in the US | William "Sandy" Darity from 2020-07-14T19:44:26
With clarity and insight, economist and author William "Sandy" Darity discusses how the grievous injustice of slavery in the US led to the immense wealth gap that currently exists betw...
The invisible life hidden beneath Antarctica's ice | Ariel Waldman from 2020-07-14T15:12:41
In this tour of the microscopic world, explorer and artist Ariel Waldman introduces the charismatic creatures lurking beneath Antarctica's massive ice sheet, the largest on earth. From...
Why violence clusters in cities -- and how to reduce it | Thomas Abt from 2020-07-13T19:30:27
Reducing violence in cities in the US isn't the impossible, intractable challenge many believe it to be, says crime researcher and educator Thomas Abt. He explains how urban violence i...
What happens when biology becomes technology? | Christina Agapakis from 2020-07-13T14:48:51
"We've been promised a future of chrome -- but what if the future is fleshy?" asks biological designer Christina Agapakis. In this awe-inspiring talk, Agapakis details her work in synt...
Activism, changemakers and hope for the future | Malala Yousafzai from 2020-07-10T20:12:33
Education activist (and recent Oxford graduate) Malala Yousafzai reflects on the defining moments of her life, how she balances passion with personhood and where the world finds itself...
How to disrupt philanthropy in response to crisis | Darren Walker from 2020-07-10T14:58:34
If we want to build back better after the pandemic, we must reconsider philanthropy and create a new kind of capitalism that's rooted in generosity and accountability, says Darren Walk...
How museums help communities heal | Honor Harger from 2020-07-09T19:53:45
While on lockdown, the galleries of Singapore's iconic ArtScience Museum were empty -- but online, the museum was abuzz. Curator Honor Harger shares how they're engaging deeply with it...
Every day you live, you impact the planet | Jane Goodall from 2020-07-09T14:52:38
Legendary primatologist Jane Goodall says that humanity's survival depends on conservation of the natural world. In conversation with head of TED Chris Anderson, she tells the story of...
A friendly, autonomous robot that delivers your food | Ali Kashani from 2020-07-08T20:01:51
Meet the friendly robot that could deliver your next burrito. Ali Kashani introduces us to Postmates' autonomous delivery robot and explains how it could help reduce carbon emissions a...
The transformative role of art during the pandemic | Anne Pasternak from 2020-07-08T14:48:12
Museums are vessels of memory, knowledge, inspiration and dreams. Anne Pasternak, director of the Brooklyn Museum, makes the case for cultural institutions to take a leading role in su...
The future of digital communication and privacy | Will Cathcart from 2020-07-07T19:54:02
People send 100 billion WhatsApp messages every day -- and they're all encrypted to protect them from potentially curious entities like companies, governments and even WhatsApp itself....
The COVID-19 crisis is a chance to do capitalism differently | Mariana Mazzucato from 2020-07-07T14:59:53
In the face of three simultaneous crises -- health, the economy and climate -- do we have a chance to do capitalism differently? Economist Mariana Mazzucato explains why we shouldn't t...
Africa is a sleeping giant -- I'm trying to wake it up | Adeola Fayehun from 2020-07-06T15:00:08
"Africa is like a sleeping giant," says journalist and satirist Adeola Fayehun at the beginning of this hilarious, incisive talk. "The truth is I am trying to wake up this giant. That'...
Scenes from a Black trans life | D-L Stewart from 2020-07-02T15:41:04
At the crossroads of life and livelihood, scholar D-L Stewart invites us into scenes from his own life as he resists and reflects on the dehumanizing narratives that shape the Black tr...
Can beauty open our hearts to difficult conversations? | Titus Kaphar from 2020-07-01T19:52:11
An artwork's color or composition can pull you in -- and put you on the path to having important and difficult conversations, says artist Titus Kaphar. In this stunning talk, he reflec...
How the pandemic will shape the near future | Bill Gates from 2020-07-01T17:02:30
Bill Gates talks best (and worst) case scenarios for the coronavirus pandemic in the months ahead, explaining the challenges of reducing virus transmission, providing an update on prom...
The courage to live with radical uncertainty | Shekinah Elmore from 2020-07-01T14:53:57
When your future is uncertain, how do you keep moving forward? In this courageous talk, oncologist and cancer survivor Shekinah Elmore shares how she embraced life after a rare genetic...
What foods did your ancestors love? | Aparna Pallavi from 2020-06-30T20:03:02
Around the world, Indigenous food cultures vanish because of industrialized agriculture and a shifting, Western-influenced concept of the ideal diet. Food researcher Aparna Pallavi exp...
Stop being a bystander in your own life | Tracy Edwards from 2020-06-30T14:57:51
"Life doesn't go from A to B -- it's messy," says sailing legend Tracy Edwards. In this inspiring talk, she tells how she went from teenage misfit to skipper of the first all-female cr...
The trials, tribulations and timeline of a COVID-19 vaccine | Jerome Kim from 2020-06-29T20:04:19
Developing a vaccine usually takes five to 10 years, costs about a billion dollars and has a failure rate of 93 percent. Under the pressure of the coronavirus pandemic, scientists are ...
3 ways we can redesign cities for equity and inclusion | Vishaan Chakrabarti from 2020-06-29T14:51:33
Cities are engines of culture, commerce, knowledge and community, but they're also centers of inequality and poverty. As the world rebuilds from the coronavirus pandemic, can we transf...
How women will lead us to freedom, justice and peace | H.E. Ellen Johnson Sirleaf from 2020-06-26T18:35:16
"I was the first woman president of an African nation, and I do believe more countries ought to try that," says H.E. Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Nobel laureate and former president of Liber...
The beauty and complexity of finding common ground | Matt Trombley from 2020-06-26T14:49:40
How can we disagree with one another, respectfully and productively? In this thoughtful talk, team builder Matt Trombley reflects on "agonism" -- the tendency to take a rigid stance on...
How Dolly Parton led me to an epiphany | Jad Abumrad from 2020-06-25T19:51:44
How do you end a story? Host of "Radiolab" Jad Abumrad tells how his search for an answer led him home to the mountains of Tennessee, where he met an unexpected teacher: Dolly Parton.<...
The new urgency of climate change | Al Gore from 2020-06-25T19:51:13
The coronavirus brought much of the world to a standstill, dropping carbon emissions by five percent. Al Gore says keeping those rates down is now up to us. In this illuminating interv...
The case to infect volunteers with COVID-19 to accelerate vaccine testing | Nir Eyal from 2020-06-25T14:51:26
Conventional vaccine testing is a slow, years-long process. As thousands of people continue to die each day from COVID-19, bioethicist Nir Eyal proposes a radical idea that could drama...
How to support and celebrate living artists | Swizz Beatz from 2020-06-24T18:55:01
Legendary hip-hop producer Swizz Beatz is on a mission to revolutionize the way artists do business. In this glorious talk, he shares some of the ways he's helping fellow creatives thr...
A vision for the future of Afghanistan | Ashraf Ghani from 2020-06-23T19:47:48
Ashraf Ghani shares his thoughts on peacemaking, the true cost of war, the nation's COVID-19 response strategy and the sweeping economic and social reforms happening throughout the cou...
Why is colonialism (still) romanticized? | Farish Ahmad-Noor from 2020-06-23T15:20:15
Colonialism remains an inescapable blight on the present, lingering in the toxic, internalized mythologies and stereotypes that have outlived the regimes that created them, says histor...
How digital innovation can fight pandemics and strengthen democracy | Audrey Tang from 2020-06-22T14:54:06
Can technology create a democracy that's fast, fair ... and even fun? Digital minister Audrey Tang shares how Taiwan avoided a COVID-19 shutdown in early 2020 through innovations like ...
A path to higher education and employment for refugees | Chrystina Russell from 2020-06-19T00:33:37
Out of the more than 70 million displaced people worldwide, only three percent have access to higher education. The Global Education Movement (GEM) is on a mission to change that with ...
How racial bias works -- and how to disrupt it | Jennifer L. Eberhardt from 2020-06-18T16:51:36
Our brains create categories to make sense of the world, recognize patterns and make quick decisions. But this ability to categorize also exacts a heavy toll in the form of unconscious...
The new science of personalized vaccines | Ofer Levy from 2020-06-18T14:58:11
At the intersection of precision medicine and vaccinology lies a revolutionary scientific pursuit: personalized vaccines. Infectious disease specialist Ofer Levy introduces this promis...
A dose of reality about generic drugs | Katherine Eban from 2020-06-17T20:04:43
Investigative journalist Katherine Eban set out to report on a seemingly straightforward question: Are generic drugs really identical to their brand-name counterparts? The answer spark...
The alliances needed to rebuild the developing world | Achim Steiner from 2020-06-17T14:54:16
Developing countries need strong alliances between the public and private sectors to rebuild after COVID-19, says Achim Steiner, administrator for the United Nations Development Progra...
My secret to staying focused under pressure | Russell Wilson from 2020-06-16T14:48:40
Athletes train their bodies to run faster, jump higher, throw farther -- so why don't they train their minds, too? Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson talks about the power of ...
3 secrets of resilient people | Lucy Hone from 2020-06-15T15:11:20
Everyone experiences loss, but how do you cope with the tough moments that follow? Resilience researcher Lucy Hone shares three hard-won strategies for developing the capacity to brave...
How drawing can set you free | Shantell Martin from 2020-06-12T14:55:37
Who are you? To answer this question, artist Shantell Martin followed her pen. In this brilliantly visual talk featuring her signature freestyle line work -- drawn across everything fr...
What tech companies know about your kids | Veronica Barassi from 2020-06-11T15:22:43
The digital platforms you and your family use every day -- from online games to education apps and medical portals -- may be collecting and selling your children's data, says anthropol...
How to turn your dissatisfaction into action | Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr from 2020-06-10T14:52:53
After the devastating rebel invasion of Freetown in 1999 and the Ebola epidemic in 2014, Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr, mayor of the city, refused to be paralyzed by her frustration with the stat...
The difference between being "not racist" and antiracist | Ibram X. Kendi from 2020-06-09T21:36:32
There is no such thing as being "not racist," says author and historian Ibram X. Kendi. In this vital conversation, he defines the transformative concept of antiracism to help us more ...
We need to green the economy while restarting it | Nigel Topping from 2020-06-09T20:01:08
Nigel Topping has a cool job: he's the UK's High Level Climate Action Champion for COP26, the UN's climate change conference taking place in 2021. In this wide-ranging interview, Toppi...
How flags unite (and divide) us | Michael Green from 2020-06-09T15:27:15
Flags are one of the simplest yet most powerful pieces of design ever conceived. They can make us swell with pride, burn with hatred -- and even inspire people to die or kill in their ...
The ACLU's call to defund the police | Anthony D. Romero from 2020-06-08T22:02:48
"We need to defund the budgets of police departments. It's the only way we're going to take power back," says Anthony D. Romero, executive director of the American Civil Liberties Unio...
The US needs a radical revolution of values | Dr. Bernice King from 2020-06-08T21:55:35
To cultivate a society grounded in equity and love, we must uproot systems of oppression and violence towards Black communities, says Dr. Bernice Albertine King, community builder and ...
How to channel your presence and energy into ending injustice | Rashad Robinson from 2020-06-08T21:52:17
The presence and visibility of a movement can often lead us to believe that progress is inevitable. But building power and changing the system requires more than conversations and retw...
The bill has come due for the US's history of racism | Dr. Phillip Atiba Goff from 2020-06-08T21:49:01
The bill has come due for the unpaid debts the United States owes its Black residents, says Dr. Phillip Atiba Goff, CEO of the Center for Policing Equity (CPE). But we're not going to ...
5 steps to remove yourself from drama at work | Anastasia Penright from 2020-06-05T15:02:23
No matter your industry, you've experienced drama at work. In this funny and all-too-relatable talk, community leader Anastasia Penright outlines five steps you can follow to better co...
The path to ending systemic racism in the US | Dr. Phillip Atiba Goff, Rashad Robinson, Dr. Bernice King, Anthony D. Romero from 2020-06-03T21:40:23
In a time of mourning and anger over the ongoing violence inflicted on Black communities by police in the US and the lack of accountability from national leadership, what is the path f...
How tech companies can help combat the pandemic and reshape public health | Karen DeSalvo from 2020-06-03T19:56:24
Karen DeSalvo, the chief health officer at Google, explains the partnership between big tech and public health in slowing the spread of COVID-19 -- and discusses a new contact tracing ...
The link between climate change, health and poverty | Cheryl Holder from 2020-06-03T14:51:31
For the poor and vulnerable, the health impacts of climate change are already here, says physician Cheryl Holder. Unseasonably hot temperatures, disease-carrying mosquitoes and climate...
How to quickly scale up contact tracing across the US | Joia Mukherjee from 2020-06-02T19:49:12
Contact tracing -- the process of identifying people who may have been exposed to the coronavirus in order to slow its spread -- is a fundamental tool in the fight against COVID-19. Ho...
How to support witnesses of harassment and build healthier workplaces | Julia Shaw from 2020-06-02T15:16:25
What makes you speak up -- or not -- when you see something you know is wrong? Memory scientist Julia Shaw explains the psychology of those who witness workplace discrimination and har...
The true cost of financial dependence | Estelle Gibson from 2020-06-01T15:32:23
Giving up control of your finances -- voluntarily or otherwise -- can leave you powerless and, in some cases, confined to a cycle of abuse. In this personal talk, accountant Estelle Gi...
What COVID-19 means for the future of commerce, capitalism and cash | Dan Schulman from 2020-05-29T19:47:16
Capitalism needs an upgrade, says PayPal CEO Dan Schulman, and it starts with paying people enough to actually invest in their futures. He discusses why companies need to cultivate tru...
My story of love and loss as a transracial adoptee | Sara Jones from 2020-05-29T15:04:49
A mysterious tattoo on her forearm was all that linked Sara Jones, adopted as a child by white parents, to her South Korean origins. Searching for her birth family taught her that tran...
Autofocusing reading glasses of the future | Nitish Padmanaban from 2020-05-28T15:00:34
As you age, you gradually lose the ability to refocus your eyes -- a phenomenon as old as humanity itself -- leading to a reliance on bifocals, contacts and procedures like LASIK surge...
How to raise kids who can overcome anxiety | Anne Marie Albano from 2020-05-27T19:24:32
Growing up means facing new challenges -- but for some kids, uncertain situations lead to anxiety that parents often seek to soothe. Psychologist Anne Marie Albano explains how constan...
The secret weapon against pandemics | Georges C. Benjamin from 2020-05-27T14:53:36
The coronavirus pandemic won't be the last crisis to test public health systems worldwide, says physician and health policy leader Georges C. Benjamin. He details what's needed to lead...
A COVID-19 "exit" strategy to end lockdown and reopen the economy | Uri Alon from 2020-05-26T19:10:19
How can we return to work without spurring a second surge of coronavirus infection? Biologist Uri Alon shares a thought-provoking strategy: four days at work followed by 10 days of loc...
Let's make the world wild again | Kristine Tompkins from 2020-05-26T14:48:21
Earth, humanity and nature are inextricably interconnected. To restore us all back to health, we need to "rewild" the world, says environmental activist Kristine Tompkins. Tracing her ...
How the US can address the tragedy of veteran suicide | Charles P. Smith from 2020-05-22T14:54:04
Veterans in the United States take their own lives at an alarming rate. Suggesting new ways to prioritize mental health in the military, veterans advocate Charles P. Smith offers a dat...
How to meaningfully reconnect with those who have dementia | Anne Basting from 2020-05-21T15:02:42
By incorporating art and creativity into elder care settings, gerontologist Anne Basting helps families reconnect with loved ones who have dementia. In this moving talk, she shares how...
Are we interrupting the kinky sex lives of fish? | Marah J. Hardt from 2020-05-20T14:52:15
The ocean plays host to a peculiar party of wild, marine sex life that's perhaps quirkier (and kinkier) than you can fathom. But is human behavior interrupting these raunchy reproducti...
How to rebuild the global economy | Kristalina Georgieva from 2020-05-19T19:57:17
The coronavirus pandemic shattered the global economy. To put the pieces back together, we need to make sure money is going to the countries that need it the most -- and that we rebuil...
Can we edit memories? | Amy Milton from 2020-05-19T14:47:53
Trauma and PTSD rewire your brain -- especially your memory -- and can unearth destructive emotional responses when stirred. Could we eliminate these triggers without erasing the memor...
To overcome challenges, stop comparing yourself to others | Dean Furness from 2020-05-18T14:53:48
When you stop comparing yourself to others, you can accomplish great things, says wheelchair athlete Dean Furness. He shares how, after losing the use of his legs in an accident, he di...
The language of being human | Poet Ali from 2020-05-15T14:49:26
You speak far more languages than you realize, says Poet Ali. In a profound talk, he reveals how the idea of "language" goes far beyond a lexicon of words, communicating universal expe...
Restoring human dignity at the US southern border | Norma Pimentel from 2020-05-14T14:55:54
After seeing the conditions in which children were held at a detention center on the US-Mexico border, Sister Norma Pimentel established a humanitarian respite center in Texas where pe...
An ER doctor on triaging your "crazy busy" life | Darria Long from 2020-05-13T15:18:54
How do doctors in the emergency room stay calm and focused amidst the chaos? Drawing on years of experience, ER doctor Darria Long shares a straightforward framework to help you take b...
The US is addicted to incarceration. Here's how to break the cycle | Robin Steinberg and Manoush Zomorodi from 2020-05-12T14:54:27
Nearly half a million people in the US are in jail right now without being convicted of a crime, simply because they can't come up with the money to pay cash bail. To try and fix this ...
Why students should have mental health days | Hailey Hardcastle from 2020-05-11T19:56:11
School can be rife with stress, anxiety, panic attacks and even burnout -- but there's often no formal policy for students who need to prioritize their well-being. Hailey Hardcastle ex...
A virus detection network to stop the next pandemic | Pardis Sabeti and Christian Happi from 2020-05-11T15:04:26
How can we stop the next pandemic before it starts? Disease researchers Pardis Sabeti and Christian Happi introduce Sentinel, an early warning system that detects and tracks viral thre...
How American and Chinese values shaped the coronavirus response | Huang Hung from 2020-05-08T14:56:02
To combat COVID-19, countries have enforced city-wide shutdowns, stay-at-home orders and mask mandates -- but the reaction (and adherence) to these rules has differed markedly in the E...
What you need to know about face surveillance | Kade Crockford from 2020-05-07T15:54:08
Privacy isn't dead, but face surveillance technology might kill it, says civil rights advocate Kade Crockford. In an eye-opening talk, Kade outlines the startling reasons why this inva...
The cost of work stress -- and how to reduce it | Rob Cooke from 2020-05-06T14:59:58
By some estimates, work-related stress drains the US economy of nearly 300 billion dollars a year -- and it can hurt your productivity and personal health too, says wellness advocate R...
The mental health benefits of storytelling for health care workers | Laurel Braitman from 2020-05-05T19:47:19
Health care workers are under more stress than ever before. How can they protect their mental health while handling new and complex pressures? TED Fellow Laurel Braitman shows how writ...
How we're using AI to discover new antibiotics | Jim Collins from 2020-05-05T15:02:32
Before the coronavirus pandemic, bioengineer Jim Collins and his team combined the power of AI with synthetic biology in an effort to combat a different looming crisis: antibiotic-resi...
A new way to "grow" islands and coastlines | Skylar Tibbits from 2020-05-04T15:06:46
What if we could harness the ocean's movement to protect coastal communities from rising sea levels? Designer and TED Fellow Skylar Tibbits shows how his lab is creating a dynamic, ada...
The injustice of "policing for profit" -- and how to end it | Dick M. Carpenter II from 2020-04-28T15:12:24
Many countries have an active, centuries-old law that allows government agencies to take your things -- your house, your car, your business -- without ever convicting you of a crime. L...
A global pandemic calls for global solutions | Larry Brilliant from 2020-04-24T15:14:13
Examining the facts and figures of the coronavirus outbreak, epidemiologist Larry Brilliant evaluates the global response in a candid interview with head of TED Chris Anderson. Brillia...
How to shift your mindset and choose your future | Tom Rivett-Carnac from 2020-04-22T19:54:31
When it comes to big life problems, we often stand at a crossroads: either believe we're powerless against great change, or we rise to meet the challenge. In an urgent call to action, ...
An ode to living on Earth | Oliver Jeffers from 2020-04-22T17:03:40
If you had to explain to a newborn what it means to be a human being living on Earth in the 21st century, what would you say? Visual artist Oliver Jeffers put his answer in a letter to...
What's missing from the American immigrant narrative | Elizabeth Camarillo Gutierrez from 2020-04-21T14:55:25
Recounting her story of finding opportunity and stability in the US, Elizabeth Camarillo Gutierrez examines the flaws in narratives that simplify and idealize the immigrant experience ...
An evolutionary perspective on human health and disease | Lara Durgavich from 2020-04-20T15:39:18
How does your genetic inheritance, culture and history influence your health? Biological anthropologist Lara Durgavich discusses the field of evolutionary medicine as a gateway to unde...
How to co-parent as allies, not adversaries | Ebony Roberts and Shaka Senghor from 2020-04-17T15:06:21
When Shaka Senghor and Ebony Roberts ended their relationship, they made a pact to protect their son from its fallout. What resulted was a poetic meditation on what it means to raise a...
Racism has a cost for everyone | Heather C. McGhee from 2020-04-16T14:56:14
Racism makes our economy worse -- and not just in ways that harm people of color, says public policy expert Heather C. McGhee. From her research and travels across the US, McGhee share...
How to spark your curiosity, scientifically | Nadya Mason from 2020-04-15T14:47:27
Curious how stuff works? Do a hands-on experiment at home, says physicist Nadya Mason. She shows how you can demystify the world around you by tapping into your scientific curiosity --...
The wonders of the molecular world, animated | Janet Iwasa from 2020-04-13T15:01:51
Some biological structures are so small that scientists can't see them with even the most powerful microscopes. That's where molecular animator and TED Fellow Janet Iwasa gets creative...
The galactic recipe for a living planet | Karin Öberg from 2020-04-10T21:53:34
Did you know that one of the most notorious poisons is also a key ingredient for life as we know it? Join space chemist Karin Öberg and learn how she scans the universe in search of th...
How the coronavirus pandemic is changing the world | Fareed Zakaria from 2020-04-10T18:57:35
The coronavirus pandemic is more global, dramatic and unusual than any crisis we've seen in a long time, says journalist Fareed Zakaria. Listen as he shares his perspective on how we c...
How the coronavirus is impacting India -- and what needs to happen next | Gayathri Vasudevan from 2020-04-10T16:49:10
The coronavirus pandemic put India's population of 1.3 billion into an extreme and sudden lockdown. Social entrepreneur Gayathri Vasudevan explains how the situation is impacting the c...
What coronavirus means for the global economy | Ray Dalio from 2020-04-09T17:05:51
"I'm a capitalist. I believe in the system. I believe you can increase the size of the pie and you could divide it well," says Ray Dalio, founder of Bridgewater Associates. He offers w...
A global hackathon to take on the coronavirus pandemic | Marko Russiver from 2020-04-08T22:04:51
Looking to put your skills to use to fight the pandemic? Consider joining The Global Hack, a virtual hackathon designed to rapidly develop solutions to the coronavirus crisis. Designer...
How understanding divorce can help your marriage | Jeannie Suk Gersen from 2020-04-08T21:48:02
To understand what makes marriages work, we need to talk about why they sometimes end, says family law professor Jeannie Suk Gersen. Follow along as she lays out three ways that thinki...
How health workers are responding to the COVID-19 pandemic | Esther Choo from 2020-04-08T16:59:37
The coronavirus pandemic is unlike anything we've ever seen in health care, says emergency physician Esther Choo. Sharing insights into how health workers are responding to the outbrea...
A history of Indigenous languages -- and how to revitalize them | Lindsay Morcom from 2020-04-07T22:17:14
Indigenous languages across North America are under threat of extinction due to the colonial legacy of cultural erasure, says linguist Lindsay Morcom. Highlighting grassroots strategie...
An ethical plan for ending the pandemic and restarting the economy | Danielle Allen from 2020-04-07T17:04:19
As COVID-19 continues to spread, the world is facing two existential threats at once: a public health emergency and an economic crisis. Political theorist Danielle Allen describes how ...
In uncertain times, think like a mother | Yifat Susskind from 2020-04-06T16:50:53
There's a simple and powerful way to confront the world's most pressing crises, says women's rights activist Yifat Susskind: think like a mother. As she puts it: "When you think like a...
The intangible effects of walls | Alexandra Auer from 2020-04-03T22:18:10
More barriers exist now than at the end of World War II, says designer Alexandra Auer. And when you erect one wall, you unwittingly create a second -- an "us" versus "them" partition i...
It's OK to feel overwhelmed. Here's what to do next | Elizabeth Gilbert from 2020-04-03T17:03:12
If you're feeling anxious or fearful during the coronavirus pandemic, you're not alone. Offering hope and understanding, author Elizabeth Gilbert reflects on how to stay present, accep...
What it's really like to have autism | Ethan Lisi from 2020-04-02T21:50:08
"Autism is not a disease; it's just another way of thinking," says Ethan Lisi. Offering a glimpse into the way he experiences the world, Lisi breaks down misleading stereotypes about a...
Why sleep matters now more than ever | Matt Walker from 2020-04-02T15:52:50
A good night's sleep has perhaps never been more important. Sharing wisdom and debunking myths, sleep scientist Matt Walker discusses the impact of sleep on mind and body -- from unlea...
How to make pandemics optional, not inevitable | Sonia Shah from 2020-04-01T18:10:01
What can past pandemics teach us how to tackle the current one? Tracing the history of contagions from cholera to Ebola and beyond, science journalist Sonia Shah explains why we're mor...
How you can help save the monarch butterfly -- and the planet | Mary Ellen Hannibal from 2020-04-01T17:01:51
Monarch butterflies are dying at an alarming rate around the world -- a looming extinction that could also put human life at risk. But we have just the thing to help save these insects...
How we can navigate the coronavirus pandemic with courage and hope | Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks from 2020-03-31T01:37:32
Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks offers thoughts on how we can navigate the coronavirus pandemic with courage, hope and empathy. With wisdom and clarity, he speaks on leadership, fear, death,...
How forgiveness can create a more just legal system | Martha Minow from 2020-03-30T21:57:59
Pardons, commutations and bankruptcy laws are all tools of forgiveness within the US legal system. Are we using them frequently enough, and with fairness? Law professor Martha Minow ou...
How to create meaningful connections while apart | Priya Parker from 2020-03-30T17:39:05
Author Priya Parker shares tools for creating meaningful connections with friends, family and coworkers during the coronavirus pandemic -- and shows how we can take advantage of gather...
What the world can learn from China's response to the coronavirus | Gary Liu from 2020-03-27T17:55:50
From Hong Kong, South China Morning Post CEO Gary Liu tracks China's response to the coronavirus pandemic -- from the initial outbreak in Wuhan to the shutdown of Hubei province and th...
The quest for the coronavirus vaccine | Seth Berkley from 2020-03-27T17:36:31
When will the coronavirus vaccine be ready? Epidemiologist Seth Berkley (head of Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance) takes us inside the effort to create a vaccine for COVID-19. With clarity a...
Indigenous knowledge meets science to take on climate change | Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim from 2020-03-27T15:55:23
To tackle a problem as large as climate change, we need both science and Indigenous wisdom, says environmental activist Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim. In this engaging talk, she shares how he...
2 questions to uncover your passion -- and turn it into a career | Noeline Kirabo from 2020-03-26T16:02:29
What's your passion? Social entrepreneur Noeline Kirabo reflects on her work helping out-of-school young people in Uganda turn their passions into profitable businesses -- and shares t...
How we must respond to the coronavirus pandemic | Bill Gates from 2020-03-25T18:07:16
Philanthropist and Microsoft cofounder Bill Gates offers insights into the COVID-19 pandemic, discussing why testing and self-isolation are essential, which medical advancements show p...
Simple, effective tech to connect communities in crisis | Johanna Figueira from 2020-03-25T15:48:21
The world is more connected than ever, but some communities are still cut off from vital resources like electricity and health care. In this solution-oriented talk, activist Johanna Fi...
How to be your best self in times of crisis | Susan David from 2020-03-25T04:46:48
"Life's beauty is inseparable from its fragility," says psychologist Susan David. In a special virtual conversation, she shares wisdom on how to build resilience, courage and joy in th...
A camera that can see around corners | David Lindell from 2020-03-24T16:14:45
To work safely, self-driving cars must avoid obstacles -- including those just out of sight. And for this to happen, we need technology that sees better than humans can, says electrica...
The weird history of the "sex chromosomes" | Molly Webster from 2020-03-23T15:48:37
The common thinking on biological sex goes like this: females have two X chromosomes in their cells, while males have one X and one Y. In this myth-busting talk, science writer and pod...
Go ahead, dream about the future | Charlie Jane Anders from 2020-03-20T15:50:16
"You don't predict the future -- you imagine the future," says sci-fi writer Charlie Jane Anders. In a talk that's part dream, part research-based extrapolation, she takes us on a wild...
How repaying loans with social service transforms communities | Angie Murimirwa from 2020-03-19T15:48:40
What if you could repay loans through volunteering and mentorship instead of money? Activist Angie Murimirwa shares how a game-changing economic tool known as "social interest" is rein...
Without farmers, you'd be hungry, naked and sober | Eric Sannerud from 2020-03-18T16:10:43
Farmers keep us fed and our economies stable, but in the US they're retiring faster than they're being replaced. Take a crash course in agricultural policy with Eric Sannerud to see wh...
A fascinating time capsule of human feelings toward AI | Lucy Farey-Jones from 2020-03-17T15:59:28
How comfortable are you with robots taking over your life? Covering a wide range of potential applications -- from the mundane (robot house cleaner) to the mischievous (robot sex partn...
How can we control the coronavirus pandemic? | Adam Kucharski from 2020-03-16T17:28:50
As the threat of COVID-19 continues, infectious disease expert and TED Fellow Adam Kucharski answers five key questions about the novel coronavirus, providing necessary perspective on ...
A campaign for period positivity | Ananya Grover from 2020-03-16T16:05:35
Having your period is exhausting -- and for many people across the world, menstruation is even more challenging because of stigmas and difficulty getting basic hygiene supplies, says s...
How we could change the planet's climate future | David Wallace-Wells from 2020-03-13T20:09:40
The climate crisis is too vast and complicated to solve with a silver bullet, says author David Wallace-Wells. What we need is a shift in how we live. Follow along as he lays out some ...
The beautiful, mysterious science of how you hear | Jim Hudspeth from 2020-03-13T15:57:05
Have you ever wondered how your ears work? In this delightful and fascinating talk, biophysicist Jim Hudspeth demonstrates the wonderfully simple yet astonishingly powerful mechanics o...
Why it's so hard to talk about the N-word | Elizabeth Stordeur Pryor from 2020-03-12T16:19:08
Historian Elizabeth Stordeur Pryor leads a thoughtful and history-backed examination of one of the most divisive words in the English language: the N-word. Drawing from personal experi...
The dangers of a noisy ocean -- and how we can quiet it down | Nicola Jones from 2020-03-11T16:03
The ocean is a naturally noisy place full of singing whales, grunting fish, snapping shrimp, cracking ice, wind and rain. But human-made sounds -- from ship engines to oil drilling -- ...
How menopause affects the brain | Lisa Mosconi from 2020-03-10T15:59:54
Many of the symptoms of menopause -- hot flashes, night sweats, insomnia, memory lapses, depression and anxiety -- start in the brain. How exactly does menopause impact cognitive healt...
What happens when a Silicon Valley technologist works for the government | Matt Cutts from 2020-03-09T20:54:34
What if the government ran more like Silicon Valley? Engineer Matt Cutts shares why he decided to leave Google (where he worked for nearly 17 years) for a career in the US government -...
The gender-fluid history of the Philippines | France Villarta from 2020-03-09T16:01:16
In much of the world, gender is viewed as binary: man or woman, each assigned characteristics and traits designated by biological sex. But that's not the case everywhere, says France V...
How women are revolutionizing Rwanda | Agnes Binagwaho from 2020-03-06T16:56:47
In 1996, Agnes Binagwaho returned home to Rwanda in the aftermath of its genocide. She considered leaving amid the overwhelming devastation, but women in her community motivated her to...
What investigating neural pathways can reveal about mental health | Kay M. Tye from 2020-03-05T21:47:48
Neuroscientist Kay M. Tye investigates how your brain gives rise to complex emotional states like depression, anxiety or loneliness. From the cutting edge of science, she shares her la...
How a miniaturized atomic clock could revolutionize space exploration | Jill Seubert from 2020-03-05T17:09:50
Ask any deep space navigator like Jill Seubert what makes steering a spacecraft difficult, and they'll tell you it's all about the timing; a split-second can decide a mission's success...
Art that reveals how technology frames reality | Jiabao Li from 2020-03-04T16:55:07
In a talk that could change how you see things, designer and artist Jiabao Li introduces her conceptual projects that expose the inherent bias of digital media. From a helmet that make...
What we do (and don't) know about the coronavirus | David Heymann from 2020-03-03T21:48:02
What happens if you get infected with the coronavirus? Who's most at risk? How can you protect yourself? Public health expert David Heymann, who led the global response to the SARS out...
How to turn climate anxiety into action | Renée Lertzman from 2020-03-02T16:57:50
It's normal to feel anxious or overwhelmed by climate change, says psychologist Renée Lertzman. Can we turn those feelings into something productive? In an affirming talk, Lertzman dis...
What you need to know about stalkerware | Eva Galperin from 2020-02-28T16:47:41
"Full access to a person's phone is the next best thing to full access to a person's mind," says cybersecurity expert Eva Galperin. In an urgent talk, she describes the emerging danger...
How bumble bees inspired a network of tiny museums | Amanda Schochet from 2020-02-27T16:55:21
Sometimes, small things make a huge impact. After studying how bees in urban environments can survive by navigating small land patches, ecologist Amanda Schochet was inspired to build ...
3 ways to uproot a culture of corruption | Wanjira Mathai from 2020-02-26T21:57:59
Corruption is a constant threat in Kenya, says social entrepreneur Wanjira Mathai -- and to stop it there (or anywhere else), we need to intervene early. Following the legacy of her mo...
How technology has changed what it's like to be deaf | Rebecca Knill from 2020-02-26T17:03:53
"Complete silence is very addictive," says Rebecca Knill, a writer who has cochlear implants that enable her to hear. In this funny, insightful talk, she explores the evolution of assi...
How to design gender bias out of your workplace | Sara Sanford from 2020-02-25T22:01:12
Equity expert Sara Sanford offers a certified playbook that helps companies go beyond good intentions, using a data-driven standard to actively counter unconscious bias and foster gend...
Management lessons from Chinese business and philosophy | Fang Ruan from 2020-02-25T17:02:19
Business management in China is changing, says consultant Fang Ruan. Learn how Chinese entrepreneurs -- long guided by Confucianism's emphasis on authority and regulation -- are now lo...
What if a single human right could change the world? | Kristen Wenz from 2020-02-24T16:59:53
More than a billion people worldwide, mostly children, do not have a legal identity. In many countries, this means they can't get access to vital services like health care and educatio...
How volumetric video brings a new dimension to filmmaking | Diego Prilusky from 2020-02-21T16:53:11
In this talk and tech demo, filmmaker Diego Prilusky introduces the next chapter in moviemaking: volumetric video, a 360-degree experience powered by hundreds of cameras that capture l...