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Introducing Good Sport from 2023-02-08T05:00
This week on TEDx SHORTS we’re excited to introduce TED’s newest podcast, Good Sport, hosted by veteran sports producer Jody Avirgan. What can sports teach us about life – and each other? Good S...
ListenIntroducing Good Sport from 2023-02-08T05:00
This week on TEDx SHORTS we’re excited to introduce TED’s newest podcast, Good Sport, hosted by veteran sports producer Jody Avirgan. What can sports teach us about life – and each other? Good S...
ListenListen now: WorkLife season 5 from 2022-04-12T04:00
WorkLife with Adam Grant is back for a fifth season! Organizational psychologist Adam Grant knows that you spend a quarter of your life at work–and in this show, he talks to some of the world’s ...
Listen3 ways to make better decisions from 2022-03-27T07:00
Cognitive scientist Tom Griffiths shows how we can apply the logic of computers to untangle tricky human problems using three practical strategies. This talk was filmed at TEDxSydney. All TEDx e...
ListenAcademic research is publicly funded -- why isn't it publicly available? from 2022-03-26T07:00
Erica Stone looks at the discrepancies between tax funded academic research and the post-research availability of expensive journals, and advocates for a new, open-access relationship between th...
Listen"Aliens built the pyramids" and other absurdities of pseudo-archaeology from 2022-03-25T07:00
Archaeologist Sarah Kurnick illustrates why some misconceptions about humanity’s past perpetuate racist and xenophobic notions of history and culture. This talk was filmed at TEDxMileHigh. All T...
ListenHow a miniaturized atomic clock could revolutionize space exploration from 2022-03-19T07:00
Jill Seubert is a deep space navigator who shares the intricacies involved in space travel. This talk was filmed at TEDxUCLA. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spi...
ListenWhy students should have mental health days from 2022-03-18T07:00
Student Hailey Hardcastle explains why schools should offer mental health days and allow students time to practice emotional hygiene without stigma. This talk was filmed at TEDxSalem. All TEDx e...
ListenThe true cost of financial dependence from 2022-03-13T08:00
Accountant Estelle Gibson offers actionable advice on finding greater financial independence. This talk was filmed at TEDxDayton. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the...
ListenHow to support witnesses of harassment and build healthier workplaces from 2022-03-12T09:00
Memory scientist Julia Shaw examines the ways companies can protect and advocate for employees who face workplace discrimination and harassment. This talk was filmed at TEDxLondonWomen. All TEDx...
ListenWhat tech companies know about your kids from 2022-03-11T17:00
Anthropologist Veronica Barassi urges parents to demand protections and look closely at the ways their kids’ data is being collected online. This talk was filmed at TEDxMileHigh. All TEDx events...
ListenWho counts as a speaker of a language? from 2022-03-06T13:00
Spanish professor Anna Babel reveals the intricate relationship between language and culture. This talk was filmed at TEDxOhioStateUniversity. All TEDx events are organized independently by volu...
ListenThe hidden history found in your teeth from 2022-03-05T09:00
Bioarchaeologist Carolyn Freiwald traces the story of human migration across the Americas to illustrate what ancient teeth can reveal about you. This talk was filmed at TEDxUniversityofMississip...
ListenI let algorithms randomize my life for two years from 2022-03-04T09:00
Computer scientist Max Hawkins looks at the ways algorithms can offer unique chances to step outside of one’s comfort zone. This talk was filmed at TEDxVienna. All TEDx events are organized inde...
ListenWhy I talk to white supremacists from 2022-02-27T09:00
Vidhya Ramalingam shares the ways she and others are working on intervention strategies to tackle the hate that exists on and offline. This talk was filmed at TEDxLondonWomen. All TEDx events ar...
ListenThe 1-minute secret to forming a new habit from 2022-02-26T09:00
Sociologist Christine Carter offers one simple step that could help you keep motivated to achieve your goals, both big and small. This talk was filmed at TEDxMarin. All TEDx events are organized...
ListenHow you can use impostor syndrome to your benefit from 2022-02-25T09:00
Reflecting on the leadup to launching a successful software company, Atlassian CEO Mike Cannon-Brookes shares what he’s learned about overcoming the very common feeling of “imposter syndrome”. T...
ListenClimate change and the challenge of long-term thinking from 2022-02-20T09:00
Using the story of Hurricane Sandy’s effect on New Yorks as an example, Scientist and professor Adam Sobel shows how bridging science with storytelling is a key to enabling more action to stop c...
ListenSurprising ways sea ice affects us all from 2022-02-19T09:00
Arctic scientist David Barber shares the history of sea ice to shed light on its importance in shaping Earth’s future. This talk was filmed at TEDxUManitoba. All TEDx events are organized indepe...
ListenLet's scan the whole planet with LiDAR from 2022-02-18T09:00
Chris Fisher makes the case for scanning the whole planet with LiDAR -- a technology that uses lasers shot from an airplane to map the ground -- in order to preserve our cultural and ecological ...
ListenWhat COVID-19 reveals about US schools from 2022-02-13T09:00
Educator Nora Flanagan offers four ideas for educational reform to improve systems for teachers, students, and families in a post-pandemic world. This talk was filmed at TEDxWrigleyville. All TE...
ListenA chef shares her recipe for sustainable future from 2022-02-12T09:00
Chef Peggy Chan looks at the ways our diets impact not just our bodies, but on the health of local economies and our planet. This talk was filmed at TEDxTinHau. All TEDx events are organized ind...
ListenThe sports divide from 2022-02-11T09:00
Alicia Lui discusses how sports divide Hong Kong, explaining the conditions that influence women and their decision to participate in sports, as well as stressing the role of sports as an equali...
ListenDo you bring your full authentic self to work? from 2022-02-06T09:00
Writer Jodi-Ann Burey offers a call to action for supporting authenticity at work — another way of achieving further professional equity. This talk was filmed at TEDxSeattle. All TEDx events are...
ListenDemocracy needs an update from 2022-02-05T09:00
With the increasing changes and threats to global democracy, writer and researcher Max Rashbrooke outlines the ways citizens can help protect society by being involved in everyday political deci...
Listen3 myths about racism from 2022-02-04T09:00
In an effort to build a shared understanding around fighting discrimination, political science professor Candis Watts Smith interrogates three myths about racism. This talk was filmed at TEDxPSU...
ListenWhy nostalgia for empire persists from 2022-01-30T09:00
Historian Farish Ahmad-Noor examines the misguided nostalgia for colonialism facing sovereign nations forging renewed cultural identities. This talk was filmed at TEDxNTU. All TEDx events are or...
ListenA new way to define self-worth from 2022-01-29T09:00
When working with homeless and disabled artists, the refrain that social entrepreneur Liz Powers hears most often is: "I don't want a handout, I want an opportunity." In this talk, Powers explor...
ListenThe downside of digital siloing from 2022-01-28T09:00
Journalist Gina Keating looks at our culture of predictive algorithms and encourages taking more control of our choices and individuality. This talk was filmed at TEDxRitenourRoad. All TEDx even...
ListenWhy falling behind can get you ahead from 2022-01-23T09:00
Journalist David Epstein shares how specializing in a particular skill too early in life may undermine your long-term development.
ListenHow stigma shaped modern medicine from 2022-01-22T09:00
In the 1940s, cancer was a condition shrouded in fear and denial, rarely discussed in public. Now there's a healthy public discourse and billions of dollars in research funding dedicated to it. ...
ListenWhy we need archaeology in war zones from 2022-01-21T09:00
Paleontologist and stand-up comic Ella Al-Shamahi guides us through her family’s native home of Yemen to highlight the human, scientific, and cultural toll many countries encounter from war and ...
ListenRacism thrives on silence -- speak up! from 2022-01-16T09:00
Telling the story of a harrowing UK court case that spotlights the corrosive effects of injustice, human rights lawyer Dexter Dias urges us all to speak out and expose toxic myths about race -- ...
ListenHow artificial light affects our health from 2022-01-15T09:00
Sleep researcher Dragana Rogulja outlines the damage artificial light does to our health and suggests some ways to combat the problem.
ListenBiomolecular tales of our ancestors from 2022-01-14T09:00
Microbiologist Alisa Kazarina describes how cutting edge research at the crossroads of archaeology and microbiology can trace humanity's physical development while providing insight on how to tr...
ListenLet's think about archaeology on the moon from 2022-01-09T09:00
Space archaeologist Alice Gorman highlights the moon's prominent role in our culture and the importance of thoughtfully preserving it. This talk was filmed at TEDxSydneySalon. All TEDx events ar...
ListenPoop, power and participation from 2022-01-08T09:00
Design practitioner Julia King argues for a radical shift in the way we think about human waste and sanitation. This talk was filmed at TEDxWarwick. All TEDx events are organized independently b...
ListenWhy do we blame individuals for economic crises? from 2022-01-07T09:00
Sociologist Liene Ozolina examines how the 2008 global financial crisis decimated Latvia’s economy and why responsibility should not be shifted to the citizens who struggle the most in its after...
ListenWill the right to protest survive its migration online? from 2021-12-26T09:00
Digital activist Brett Solomon reflects on how state-sanctioned internet shutdowns, increased surveillance, and unequal access to the internet are impacting communities all over the world. This ...
ListenHow to care for your community with radical hospitality from 2021-12-25T09:00
Doniece Sandoval is a social activist and entrepreneur who was troubled by the striking wealth gap in San Francisco. She shares the way she implemented change for the Bay Area’s homeless populat...
ListenThe counterintuitive way to be more persuasive from 2021-12-24T09:00
Organizational psychologist Niro Sivanathan offers a fascinating lesson on the "dilution effect," a cognitive quirk that weakens our strongest cases -- and reveals why brevity is the true soul o...
ListenFutura, the font that helped launch Apollo from 2021-12-19T09:00
Designer Douglas Thomas shares Futura's role in launching the Apollo 11 spacecraft -- and how it became one of the most used fonts in the world. This talk was filmed at TEDxSanFrancisco. All TED...
Listen"Entrepreneur" is a mindset not a job title from 2021-12-18T09:00
Satish Kanwar challenges the common narrative around the “startup spirit." This talk was filmed at TEDxToronto. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's m...
ListenHow technology connects us to fine art from 2021-12-17T09:00
Bob Sumner walks us through how augmented reality is changing how we interact with art. This talk was filmed at TEDxZurich. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spiri...
ListenWhy language is humanity's greatest invention from 2021-12-12T09:00
Game of Thrones’ language creator David Peterson shows how studying, preserving and inventing new languages helps us understand our collective humanity -- and gives a quick lesson on High Valyri...
ListenAre you a chronic problem solver? from 2021-12-11T09:00
Working mother and marketing professional Paige Rodgers shares the pitfalls of always trying to be in “problem-solver” mode. This talk was filmed at TEDxMarin. All TEDx events are organized inde...
ListenWhat is the driving force behind the Nobel Prize? from 2021-12-10T09:00
Estate planner David York tells the origin story of thee Nobel Prize while also putting our own legacy into focus.This talk was filmed at TEDxSaltLakeCity. All TEDx events are organized independ...
ListenThe accidental automation of motherhood from 2021-12-05T09:00
Surveying the technological landscape that awaits parents and their children, new mother and educator Melanie Cook shares her personal and critical experiences with digital motherhood and techno...
ListenWhat does it really mean to “fit in” at work? from 2021-12-04T09:00
Lakeya Omogun interrogates the ways we define “professionalism,” urging a reframing of what it means to fit in at work. This talk was filmed at TEDxUTAustin. All TEDx events are organized indepe...
ListenHow to triage your crazy busy life from 2021-12-03T09:00
ER physician Darria Long shares insight and tips from her demanding job on the best ways we can all manage time and adjust to stress. This talk was filmed at TEDxNaperville. All TEDx events are ...
ListenThe intergenerational wisdom of Indigenous storytelling from 2021-11-28T09:00
Community organizer and educator Tai Simpson uses storytelling to help build cultural bridges and create change for future generations. This talk was filmed at TEDxBoise. All TEDx events are org...
ListenYou are a molecular masterpiece from 2021-11-25T09:00
Science communicator Samantha Yammine explores the magnificent relationship between the trillions of cells in our bodies. This talk was filmed at TEDxDownsviewWomen. All TEDx events are organize...
ListenAre global trade deals really about trade? from 2021-11-24T09:00
Author Haley Edwards demystifies the concepts behind the history of trade, sharing the interesting ways this fundamental idea has changed over the last half century. This talk was filmed at TEDx...
ListenHow to co-parent as allies, not adversaries from 2021-11-21T09:00
Former partners and current co-parents Ebony Roberts and Shaka Senghor offer personal insight on the ways couples can break away from toxic patterns to do what’s best for their children. This ta...
ListenWhy we need to rethink tourism from 2021-11-18T09:00
Travel writer Doug Lansky presents a critique on modern tourism and offers tips on improving travel for tourists, the environment, and the communities at these destinations. This talk was filmed...
ListenThis is what the metaverse could look like from 2021-11-17T09:00
Jak Wilmot shares his experience of a week spent completely immersed in virtual reality, helping us all better understand what the “metaverse” is. This talk was filmed at TEDxVienna. All TEDx ev...
ListenThe perks of being a pirate from 2021-11-14T09:00
Public speaker and DJ Tom Nash offers the cheeky yet encouraging life lessons he learned from rebuilding his life after losing his hands and both of his legs. This talk was filmed at TEDxSydney....
ListenWhy we should hire for skills, not "talent" from 2021-11-11T09:00
Writer Suzanne Lucas explores the cultural expectations put on talent versus hard work. This talk was filmed at TEDxBasel. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit...
ListenHow to be an organizational heretic from 2021-11-10T09:00
“Organizational heretic” Carmen Medina shares motivational lessons on bringing about institutional change, regardless of the size or legacy of the organization. This talk was filmed at TEDxMidAt...
ListenThe potential of green infrastructure from 2021-11-07T09:00
Dr. Elizabeth Fassman-Beck discusses how our aging stormwater infrastructure threatens access to clean water. This talk was filmed at TEDxStevensInstituteofTechnology. All TEDx events are organi...
ListenThe new energy revolution from 2021-11-04T08:00
Tzeporah Berman is an environmental campaigner who believes that a green energy revolution can transform the world’s energy production and consumption, if we take action now. This talk was filme...
ListenHow to revitalize Indigenous languages from 2021-11-03T08:00
Educator Lindsay Morcom makes a passionate case for enacting policies that could protect Indigenous heritage and language for generations to come. This talk was filmed at TEDxQueensU. All TEDx e...
ListenHow to design gender bias out of your workplace from 2021-10-29T08:00
Gender Equity Now (GEN) founder Sara Sanford describes how large a role unconscious bias plays in preventing gender equity in the workplace. This talk was filmed at TEDxSeattle. All TEDx events ...
ListenEveryone is terrible from 2021-10-28T08:00
Comedian Jo Firestone offers a blunt and funny reminder of why we should all cut ourselves— and others— some slack here and there. This talk was filmed at TEDxNewYork. All TEDx events are organi...
ListenHow you can support a loved one through cancer from 2021-10-27T08:00
Cancer survivor Diane Thomas recommends simple gestures that anyone can make to care for their loved ones experiencing illness.This talk was filmed at TEDxEustis. All TEDx events are organized i...
ListenExtinction, death and memory from 2021-10-26T08:00
Dr. Leonard Finkelman offers a different narrative around extinction — a look at species loss through the lens of memory loss rather than death. This talk was filmed at TEDxMcMinnville. All TEDx...
ListenHow to make a decision that could ruin your life from 2021-10-25T08:00
Amy Hwang left a secure full time job in architecture to follow what many might consider a dream job: drawing cartoons for the New Yorker. In this talk from 2019, Amy uses her artwork to show th...
ListenAm I Normal? with Mona Chalabi from 2021-10-23T08:00
Today something a little different: Am I Normal? with Mona Chalabi is a new TED Audio Collective podcast. We all want to know if we’re normal—do I have enough friends? Should it take me this lon...
ListenHow will autonomous vehicles transform our cities? from 2021-10-22T08:00
Urban designer Nico Larco explores how autonomous cars have the potential to revolutionize how we drive and even live. This talk was filmed at TEDxCollegePark. All TEDx events are organized inde...
ListenReclaiming my voice as a transracial adoptee from 2021-10-21T08:00
Sara Jones is a transracial adoptee who offers insights from her lived experience to help parents and their adopted children. This talk was filmed at TEDxLakeJunaluska. All TEDx events are organ...
ListenWhy should we care about dying languages? from 2021-10-20T08:00
Educator Sara Snyder Hopkins explains the important steps institutions and individuals need to take in order to preserve indigenous languages. This talk was filmed at TEDxLakeJunaluska. All TEDx...
ListenWhy we all lose when we talk about virginity from 2021-10-19T08:00
Writer and filmmaker Shelby Hadden destigmatizes virginity while shedding light on cultural norms around sexual health and inclusivity. This talk was filmed at TEDxSouthCongress. All TEDx events...
ListenCan citizen science save us? from 2021-10-18T08:00
Journalist Mary Ellen Hannibal looks at the important, often overlooked role that citizen science can play in saving the planet.This talk was filmed at TEDxStanford. All TEDx events are organize...
ListenWhy influencers should be imperfect from 2021-10-15T08:00
Laney Broussard explores the allure of influencers in online perfection-seeking culture. This talk was filmed at TEDxPenn. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit...
ListenGreat White Sharks: individual and misunderstood from 2021-10-14T08:00
Underwater cinematographer Dan Abbott dives into a celebration of the often-misunderstood predator of the sea. This talk was filmed at TEDxFolkestone. All TEDx events are organized independently...
ListenThe role youth can play in climate action from 2021-10-13T08:00
Sisters Melati and Isabel Wijsen say bye bye to plastic bags in order to help the environment.This talk was filmed at TEDxLausanneWomen. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers...
ListenCrochet, coral reefs, and collective action from 2021-10-12T08:00
Science writer Margaret Wertheim shares the unique educational tool she uses to encourage more environmental collective action — crocheting.This talk was filmed at TEDxDublin. All TEDx events ar...
ListenCan we make time tangible? from 2021-10-11T08:00
Artist Alicia Eggert shares the process and beliefs behind her work that focuses on the nature of time.This talk was filmed at TEDxSMU. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers ...
ListenWhen local news dies, so does democracy from 2021-10-08T08:00
Journalist Chuck Plunkett explains the continued importance of local news, an essential part of any healthy democracy.This talk was filmed at TEDxMileHigh. All TEDx events are organized independ...
ListenHow I overcame decision paralysis from 2021-10-07T08:00
Researcher Mary Steffel shares a key technique to get out of decision-making paralysis.This talk was filmed at TEDxNortheasternU. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the...
ListenTechnology and the future of theater from 2021-10-06T08:00
The Royal Shakespeare Company’s Sarah Ellis offers a glimpse at the exciting and expansive developments in virtual and in-person theater technology. This talk was filmed at TEDxLondonBusinessSch...
ListenHere's what we can do about catastrophic blackouts from 2021-10-05T08:00
Samuel Feinburg asks us to consider the threat of a catastrophic electrical blackout and what we can do to protect ourselves. This talk was filmed at TEDxBaylorSchool. All TEDx events are organi...
ListenHumanizing the refugee crisis from 2021-10-04T08:00
Photographer Brian Sokol shares his experiences documenting refugees, challenging the preconceptions that many of us hold of displaced people. This talk was filmed at TEDxSanDiego. All TEDx even...
ListenWhy is talking about sex so hard? from 2021-10-01T08:00
Drawing from her career in pornography, Lina Bembe argues that sex education may be key in learning to respect and clearly communicate our desires. This talk was filmed at TEDxStuttgart. All TED...
ListenEmoji: The language of the future from 2021-09-30T08:00
Entrepreneur and attorney Tracey Pickett explores the emoji as a legitimate and important tool for communication. This talk was filmed at TEDxGreenville. All TEDx events are organized independen...
ListenWhy does visual literacy matter? from 2021-09-29T08:00
Designer David Hooker discusses the ways our visually oriented world affects us, inviting us to think critically of the images we consume or create. This talk was filmed at TEDxBeaconStreet. All...
ListenThinking differently about dementia from 2021-09-28T08:00
Dementia Adventure CEO Neil Mapes shares some of the innovative techniques that could help those suffering from dementia feel supported and build connections. This talk was filmed at TEDxChelmsf...
ListenWithout farmers, you’d be hungry, naked and sober from 2021-09-27T08:00
Farmer and entrepreneur Eric Sannerud shares the benefits that eating local has on communities, and suggests we do more than “vote with our fork.” This talk was filmed at TEDxStCloud. All TEDx e...
ListenHow the magic of kindness sustains us from 2021-09-24T08:00
Holocaust survivor Werner Reich shares his experiences of surviving the concentration camps and how a deceptively simple gesture of compassion changed his life. This talk was filmed at TEDxMidAt...
ListenBreak out of hustle culture and find long term success from 2021-09-23T08:00
Author Dorie Clark explores how a “portfolio career” of diversified skill sets and sources of income can offer big possibilities. This talk was filmed at TEDxLugano. All TEDx events are organize...
ListenShould you talk with your doctor about climate change? from 2021-09-22T08:00
Physician Helen Redmond looks at the potential effects of climate change on our health, offering ways to help the planet and our own well-being.This talk was filmed at TEDxDarlinghurst. All TEDx...
ListenYou are enough from 2021-09-21T08:00
Singer and performer Kgomotso Matjele, also known as Tsoness, shares a transfixing musical ode to what art and dreams can do for overcoming the fear that we are not enough. This talk was filmed ...
ListenMaking your home, wherever you are from 2021-09-20T08:00
Architect and designer Abeer Seikaly shares how architecture facilitates interaction, personal agency, and comfort for refugee communities. This talk was filmed at TEDxKlagenfurt. All TEDx event...
ListenRadical accessibility from 2021-09-17T08:00
Dr. SeriaShia Chatters champions and outlines a move to greater societal equity for those with disabilities through what she calls “radical accessibility”. This talk was filmed at TEDxPSU. All T...
ListenWhy we need robust global health infrastructure from 2021-09-16T08:00
In this talk from March 2020, public health consultant Alanna Shaikh looks at the ways we can and should manage future —and present— viral outbreaks. This talk was filmed at TEDxSMU. All TEDx ev...
ListenIt’s time to rethink public health from 2021-09-15T08:00
Using the vantage point of our ongoing global pandemic, social epidemiologist Shivani Patel highlights the striking public health disparities in some US communities. This talk was filmed at TEDx...
ListenCan video games improve your math scores? from 2021-09-14T08:00
Raj Shah takes the principles of video games to engage more young people in an important discipline— math. This talk was filmed at TEDxHilliard. All TEDx events are organized independently by vo...
ListenThe surprising connection between brain injuries and crime from 2021-09-13T08:00
Neuropsychologist Kim Gorgens shares her research into the connection between brain trauma and the behaviors that keep people in the revolving door of criminal justice -- and some ways to make t...
ListenAmerica’s forced marriage problem from 2021-09-10T08:00
Fraidy Reiss reveals the legal and societal hurdles many women face in leaving forced marriages in the United States. This talk was filmed at TEDxFoggyBottom. All TEDx events are organized indep...
ListenFish sex - it’s weirder than you think from 2021-09-09T08:00
Marine Biologist Marah J. Hardt explains how our own wellness depends on the healthy sex lives of fish. This talk was filmed at TEDxMileHigh. All TEDx events are organized independently by volun...
ListenHow drones are changing healthcare logistics from 2021-09-08T08:00
Rishabh Gupta explains the ways drones could make the delivery of critical health resources as effective as food delivery, even in inaccessible places. This talk was filmed at TEDxPune. All TEDx...
ListenThe problem with gerrymandering from 2021-09-07T08:00
Software engineer Brian Olson looks at the prevalence of gerrymandering and what we can do to stop it. This talk was filmed at TEDxCambridge. All TEDx events are organized independently by volun...
ListenMake jokes not war from 2021-09-03T08:00
Author Zev Burton demonstrates how humor has served as a tool for survival and protest in the face of tyranny. This talk was filmed at TEDxGeorgetown. All TEDx events are organized independently...
ListenWhy we deserve a free and fair internet from 2021-09-02T08:00
Can you imagine your life —pre or post-COVID-19 pandemic— without the Internet? Priscilla Chomba Kinywa is a digital transformations expert who has worked at the United Nations and UNICEF. Today...
ListenReframing the Economic Mindset from 2021-09-01T08:00
Poonum Desai, an economics professor turned video journalist, argues that the way we think about --and teach-- economics needs to be updated to better reflect the needs of humanity and the plane...
ListenWhat it takes to teach and learn a language from 2021-08-31T08:00
Have you ever been intimidated by the prospect of learning a new language? Daniela Zappador Guerra is an Italian teacher with four languages under her belt. In this episode, she shares why devel...
ListenThe five key ingredients of a thriving remote team from 2021-08-30T08:00
As more and more people conduct their work online, how can we ensure that remote, virtual and hybrid workspaces are healthy and productive? Graeme Codrington is a South African-based author, fut...
ListenRBG and Antonin Scalia on Broadway from 2021-08-13T08:00
Composer Derrick Wang shares his journey of musical inspiration sourced from an unexpected muse — constitutional law. This talk was filmed at TEDxBroadway. All TEDx events are organized independ...
ListenTeen brains are not broken from 2021-08-12T08:00
Psychologist and neuroscientist Roselinde Kaiser studies the formative years of adolescence to better understand our mental health, even into adulthood. This talk was filmed at TEDxBoulder. All ...
ListenWhen do children begin to alter behavior to please others? from 2021-08-11T08:00
Psychologist Sara Valencia Botto offers a fascinating study of children’s behavior that explores how and when self-conscious actions begin. This talk was filmed at TEDxAtlanta. All TEDx events a...
ListenTackling AI bias head on from 2021-08-10T08:00
Geneticist and AI thought leader Seth Dobrin explains the importance of diversity in the pursuit of innovation. This talk was filmed at TEDxUniversityatBuffalo. All TEDx events are organized ind...
ListenEmpowering seniors to step out from the shadows from 2021-08-09T08:00
Writer Maggie Wallem Rowe wants to reclaim honor and visibility for society’s older citizens. This talk was filmed at TEDxLakeJunaluska. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers...
ListenHow to trick leaders into being more empathetic from 2021-08-06T08:00
Brand strategist Maria Ross advocates for an empathy-first approach to business and career success. This talk was filmed at TEDxCWRU. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in...
ListenWTF are NFTs? from 2021-08-05T08:00
Elizabeth Strickler guides us through the exciting developments in the world of virtual creation for artists and their followers. This talk was filmed at TEDxAtlanta. All TEDx events are organiz...
ListenWhat it’s like to be a parent in a war zone from 2021-08-04T08:00
Psychologist Aala El Khani highlights the benefits of good parenting in protecting children even in the most extreme environments. This talk was filmed at TEDxManchester. All TEDx events are org...
ListenWhat does archaeology tell us about human migration? from 2021-08-03T08:00
Bioarchaeologist Cat Jarman shows how our bodies hold answers to the migratory patterns of our ancestors. This talk was filmed at TEDxBath. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunte...
ListenHow virtual reality can create social change from 2021-08-02T08:00
Tech developer Rosie Wright shows how virtual reality can motivate positive social change. This talk was filmed at TEDxCambridgeUniversity. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunte...
ListenWhat have you apologized for lately? from 2021-07-30T08:00
After developing a unique, crafty approach to personal apologies, artist Rachel Burke reflects on the power of making amends. This talk was filmed at TEDxQUT. All TEDx events are organized indep...
ListenDon’t blame bots, fake news is spread by humans from 2021-07-29T08:00
Data scientist and MIT professor Sinan Aral identifies five strategies to help us unweave the tangled web of false information. This talk was filmed at TEDxCERN. All TEDx events are organized in...
ListenDemocratizing science from 2021-07-28T08:00
Neuroscientist Jane Roskams explores strategies to help rebuild public faith in science. This talk was filmed at TEDxSeattle. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spi...
ListenThe dangers of hazing and bullying from 2021-07-27T08:00
Following the death of her son due to hazing rituals, Kathleen Wiant warns of the manipulative ways this dangerous practice can influence even the most strong-willed victims. This talk was filme...
ListenDesigning homes for multigenerational living from 2021-07-26T08:00
Designers Mark Erickson and Matthew Kennedy look at how intergenerational housing around the world can inspire innovative ways to craft a living space.This talk was filmed at TEDxYYC. All TEDx e...
ListenI support black mediocrity from 2021-07-23T08:00
Andre Williams is a proponent of “Black mediocrity”, challenging the idea that Black lives are only valued in society when they showcase unequal levels of exceptionalism. This talk was filmed at...
ListenThink you know why dinosaurs dominated? Think again from 2021-07-22T08:00
Paleontologist Emma Schachner proposes a fascinating theory on what made dinosaurs so dominant -- their lungs.This talk was filmed at TEDxLSU. All TEDx events are organized independently by volu...
ListenEnding the game of sex trafficking from 2021-07-21T08:00
Youth intervention director Jen Robinson exposes the surprising ways children are preyed upon by sex traffickers. This talk was filmed at TEDxUniversityofNevada. All TEDx events are organized in...
ListenWhy I want my voice assistant to speak Spanglish from 2021-07-20T08:00
Computer science professor Manuel Pérez-Quiñones calls for communication technology that better meets the needs of a multilingual world. This talk was filmed at TEDxUNCCharlotte. All TEDx events...
ListenCreative choices in dark days from 2021-07-19T08:00
South African filmmaker Anant Singh reflects on his cinematic journey into the restrictive and segregated rules of apartheid. This talk was filmed at TEDxLondonBusinessSchool. All TEDx events ar...
ListenThe case for rural tourism from 2021-07-16T08:00
Author Alex Kerr looks at ways small-town tourism can help bring attention and revitalization to rural communities.This talk was filmed at TEDxChiangMai. All TEDx events are organized independen...
ListenLegos for the blind from 2021-07-15T08:00
Musician and podcaster Matthew Schifrin shares his goals of creating a more accessible world for the blind -- starting with Legos. This talk was filmed at TEDxSuffolkUniversity. All TEDx events ...
ListenFor the love of fangirls from 2021-07-14T08:00
Playwright Yve Blake asks us to reevaluate our reaction to the misunderstood passion and power of fangirls, emphasizing why we should all embrace our own unbridled enthusiasm. This talk was film...
ListenMedical clickbait: Are you asking the right questions? from 2021-07-13T08:00
Biostatistician Kusha Mohammadi gives you a few tips on how to avoid falling for online medical clickbait. This talk was filmed at TEDxAustinCollege. All TEDx events are organized independently ...
ListenWhat foods did your ancestors love? from 2021-07-12T08:00
Food researcher Aparna Pallavi examines the ripple effects of losing our culinary traditions and offers a simple solution to revitalize our connection to the foods we eat. This talk was filmed a...
ListenThe value of travel from 2021-07-09T08:00
Travel writer Rick Steves shares why he loves traveling the world— and why he thinks a little globetrotting is good for all of us. This talk was filmed at TEDxRainier. All TEDx events are organi...
ListenTB or not TB from 2021-07-08T08:00
Harvard Medical School’s Dr. Salmaan Keshavjee explains how strategies for eliminating tuberculosis could teach us how to search, treat, and prevent other global diseases. This talk was filmed a...
ListenHow creative writing can help you through life's hardest moments from 2021-07-07T08:00
Writer Sakinah Hofler makes the case for writing as a tool to help you process difficult memories and reclaim the power they may hold. This talk was filmed at TEDxUCincinnati. All TEDx events ar...
Listen3 questions we should ask about nuclear weapons from 2021-07-06T08:00
Nuclear security expert Emma Belcher offers guidance on how to get elected officials to engage with the public’s concerns around nuclear weapons. This talk was filmed at TEDxMidAtlantic. All TED...
ListenHow human are we? from 2021-07-05T08:00
Dr. Nicole Mideo explores how evolutionary insight may force us to reexamine our concept of ‘self’. This talk was filmed at TEDxUofT. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in...
ListenRichard III: Solving a 500-year-old cold case from 2021-07-02T08:00
How do you find a body after 500 years? Geneticist Dr. Turi King walks through the incredible steps her team took to locate Richard III’s definitive resting place. This talk was filmed at TEDxLe...
ListenShooting blanks: What happens when law can’t keep up with technology? from 2021-07-01T08:00
What do fertility doctors and 3D printed guns have in common? Law professor Jody Madeira says they both illustrate a need for a deeper examination into the intersections of technology and law. T...
ListenReimagining the economy to save the climate from 2021-06-30T08:00
As the environmental future of our planet reaches a critical point, Dr. Andrew Steer suggests the need for disruptive and systemic change. This talk was filmed at TEDxFoggyBottom. All TEDx event...
ListenThe promise and peril of our quantum future from 2021-06-29T08:00
Cryptographer Craig Costello discusses the world-altering potential of quantum computers and shares some of the ways he and other cryptographers are working to secure our data. This talk was fil...
ListenWhat is your time really worth? from 2021-06-28T08:00
Author and psychology professor Elizabeth Dunn offers seemingly counterintuitive advice on better time management: to get back more time in our life, give more of it away. This talk was filmed a...
ListenThe impact of linguistic bias in education from 2021-06-25T08:00
Professor Camille Byrd O’Quin celebrates linguistic diversity in the classroom, outlining the value of culturally representative dialects like African American Vernacular English (AAVE). This ta...
ListenThe dangerous ways ads see women from 2021-06-24T08:00
Cultural critic Jean Kilbourne examines the ways advertising has imposed damaging standards of beauty and behavior for older and younger generations alike. This talk was filmed at TEDxLafayetteC...
ListenHow do you keep time in space? from 2021-06-23T08:00
Dr. Jill Seubert is a kind of interplanetary navigator who looks at the complex ways scientists measure space time. This talk was filmed at TEDxUCLA. All TEDx events are organized independently ...
ListenMen: how can we talk more about your mental health? from 2021-06-22T08:00
Filmmaker and “Talk Club” founder Ben Akers shares what he’s learned by listening to men, offering ways to check in with our male friends and family members. This talk was filmed at TEDxRoyalTun...
ListenIs streaming killing music? from 2021-06-21T08:00
Broadcaster Alan Cross explores the various ways recorded music has changed over the years and the recent effect streaming has had on the music industry. This talk was filmed at TEDxWinnipeg. Al...
ListenThe emotional cost of being a Black woman in America from 2021-06-18T08:00
Monica Johnson is a social justice educator who uses the legacy of Billie Holiday’s world renowned performance of “Strange Fruit” to expose the world to the true struggle of being a Black woman ...
ListenWhy vaccines work from 2021-06-17T08:00
Dr. Andrea Marzi explains the ways vaccines work and how these treatments are vital for public health.This talk was filmed at TEDxHieronymusPark. All TEDx events are organized independently by v...
ListenHow to save tourism from itself from 2021-06-16T08:00
Travel writer Doug Lansky presents a critique on modern tourism and offers tips on improving travel for tourists, the environment, and the communities at these destinations. This talk was filmed...
ListenWhat do smart groups have in common? from 2021-06-15T08:00
Do you want to put together a really smart team? Cognitive scientist Therese Huston suggests the key to better social sensitivity, dynamics, and decision-making in groups can come from having mo...
ListenHow flags unite (and divide) us from 2021-06-14T08:00
Michael Green is a vexillologist who explains how flags can create unity, spark emotional reactions, and court controversy. This talk was filmed at TEDxTAMUSalon. All TEDx events are organized i...
ListenChange my clothes? Change the law from 2021-06-11T08:00
Gina Martin is a political novice who was able to change the law and make upskirting— generally defined as taking a sexually intrusive photograph of someone without their permission— illegal in ...
ListenWhy my parents are glad I married a goy from 2021-06-10T08:00
Biological anthropologist Lara Durgavich examines why certain genetic diseases — like Tay Sachs— are carried on through generations, and how they affect our health.This talk was filmed at TEDxTu...
ListenThe double standards of fashion policing from 2021-06-09T08:00
Fashion activist and parent Taryn de Vere looks at the damaging effects of “fashion policing” and why we should support those expressing their gender identity through clothing. This talk was fil...
ListenVertical ocean farming - the least deadly catch from 2021-06-08T08:00
Bren Smith presents a restorative option in sustainable marine practices - reimagining the role of fishermen as farmers. This talk was filmed at TEDxBermuda. All TEDx events are organized indepe...
ListenWhy are we so obsessed with World War II? from 2021-06-07T08:00
Historian Keith Lowe explores the grey areas often considered in black and white terms. This talk was filmed at TEDxAthens. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spiri...
ListenFacebook and Rare Cancer Changed My Life from 2021-06-04T08:00
Dr. Jerad Gardner speaks to the power of cancer-focused online support groups -- an invaluable resource for patients, families, and doctors. This talk was filmed at TEDxUAMS. All TEDx events are...
ListenCan we use AI to detect disease? from 2021-06-03T08:00
AI expert Prashant Warier shares a radical breakthrough for TB testing - using AI to give diagnoses faster. This talk was filmed at TEDxGateway. All TEDx events are organized independently by vo...
ListenHow compassion kills dignity from 2021-06-02T08:00
What’s the right way to assist those in need? Dr. Bertrhude Albert and Dr. Priscilla Zelaya examine the ways “compassionate giving” can undermine and overlook the needs of those who need aid. Th...
ListenWhat it’s like to be a transgender dad from 2021-06-01T08:00
LB Hannahs candidly shares the experience of parenting as a genderqueer individual -- and what it can teach us about authenticity and advocacy. This talk was filmed at TEDxUF. All TEDx events ar...
ListenHow to thrive in remote work - David Burkus from 2021-05-31T08:00
From your work to your home and your head to your heart, How To Be a Better Human helps you become a better person from the comfort of your own headphones. Today's episode is all about work. It’...
ListenA virus walks out of a factory farm... from 2021-05-28T08:00
As the world continues to take stock of the effects of COVID-19, Alex O’Connor focuses our attention on an important adjacent public health threat -- viral pathogens linked to animal factory far...
ListenHow to design the life you want from 2021-05-27T08:00
Offering tips from the well-known program he helped develop, Bill Burnett, executive director of Stanford’s Life Design Lab, illustrates the ways design thinking can be used to help build the li...
ListenAn AI smartwatch that detects seizures from 2021-05-26T08:00
MIT professor Rosalind Picard shares the lifesaving potential of smartwatch technology in detecting epileptic seizures. This talk was filmed at TEDxBeaconStreet. All TEDx events are organized in...
ListenHow to fix a (literally) broken heart? from 2021-05-25T08:00
Biomedical scientist Georgina Ellison highlights her team’s research around regenerative heart repair in older adults -- an exciting development that could offer more chances for longer and heal...
ListenColorism and global standards of beauty from 2021-05-24T08:00
From the media we consume to our social groups, Chika Okoro describes the effects of colorism on our culture and offers a call to action to address this damaging construct. This talk was filmed ...
ListenCan we be touched by a star from 2021-05-21T08:00
Solar scientist Sabrina Savage shares what we know about solar flares-- and how they can profoundly affect our daily lives. This talk was filmed at TEDxNashville. All TEDx events are organized i...
ListenWhen we design for disability, we all benefit from 2021-05-20T08:00
Disability lawyer Elise Roy champions design thinking as a tool to learn from people with disabilities, developing better solutions for everyone. This talk was filmed at TEDxMidAtlantic. All TED...
ListenBody Stuff with Dr. Jen Gunter TRAILER from 2021-05-19T08:00
Should I do a juice cleanse? Do I really need 8 glasses of water a day? Is it actually possible to "boost" my immune system? We’re constantly bombarded with news stories, ads, social media posts...
ListenOur history and future in ice from 2021-05-18T08:00
MIT doctoral student Meghana Ranganathan looks at our planet’s history and future through our arctic ice sheets and points to why recent ice movement is a development that should concern us all....
ListenWhy I want an AI tutor from 2021-05-17T08:00
How can AI support kids struggling in school? Medical student and former tutor Sophia Hodgkinson showcases the ways artificial intelligence could help bridge achievement gaps for kids left behin...
ListenHow policing for profit threatens your rights from 2021-05-14T08:00
Did you know the government can convict your house or car of a crime? Law researcher Dick M. Carpenter II describes the practice of civil forfeiture - a monetary incentive for law enforcement th...
ListenHow to fix our broken political conversations from 2021-05-13T08:00
Robb Willer is a social psychologist who suggests that “moral reframing” might be the bridge to ideological divisions. This talk was filmed at TEDxMarin. All TEDx events are organized independen...
ListenRegrowing heart muscle with stem cells from 2021-05-12T08:00
Physician and scientist Chuck Murry explores the ways we could prevent more cases of heart disease by using stem cells to restore contractile heart function. This talk was filmed at TEDxSeattle....
ListenAre you a hybrid professional? from 2021-05-11T08:00
Sarabeth Berk is a hybrid professional who explains how popularizing this term can be an important step in defining your professional identity. This talk was filmed at TEDxBoulder. All TEDx even...
ListenWhy you should embrace your local from 2021-05-10T08:00
Podcaster Kyle Hagge says the answer to political activism rests in our own backyards-- by voting and spending local. This talk was filmed at TEDxMarquetteU. All TEDx events are organized indepe...
ListenThe 15 minute rule from 2021-05-07T08:00
Need some motivation to answer that email or start writing that novel? Author Caroline Buchanan offers guidance on how to complete our goals by using her “15-minute Rule”. This talk was filmed a...
ListenThe complexities of color blindness from 2021-05-06T08:00
It's not easy seeing green. Writer Bryan Kett describes life with colorblindness, explaining that it's not just him -- everyone's experience of color is subjective.This talk was filmed at TEDxPa...
ListenWhy you don’t care about inequality from 2021-05-05T08:00
How do we confront the staggering income inequality that exists in our communities? Sociologist Dr. Jonathan Mijs looks at the way socioeconomic borders are built and argues that crossing these ...
ListenHow centuries of sci-fi sparked spaceflight from 2021-05-04T08:00
NASA economist Alexander MacDonald shares how the human imagination for space flight wasn’t only sparked by history’s esteemed scientists but also our great storytellers. This talk was filmed at...
ListenTowards rational and authentic food choices from 2021-05-03T08:00
Psychologist Melanie Joy defines “carnism” -an ideology that sees some animals as appropriate to slaughter for food- and argues that this practice goes against many of our core human values.This...
ListenAre we doing Shakespeare wrong? from 2021-04-30T08:00
English professor Stephen Brown offers a passionate lyrical take on Shakespeare’s continued prevalence in our culture. This talk was filmed at TEDxStMaryCSSchool. All TEDx events are organized i...
ListenWhat could a virus sound like? from 2021-04-29T08:00
MIT professor Markus Buehler showcases how many structures in nature can be translated into sound, providing sonic opportunities to learn about the basic building blocks of life. This talk was f...
ListenWhy empowering men at home is good for gender equality from 2021-04-28T08:00
Economist Natacha Catalino argues that a better work/life balance for everyone is possible when we rethink stereotypes about gendered responsibilities at work and home. This talk was filmed at T...
ListenDoing drugs (research) right from 2021-04-27T08:00
To better understand the alarming rates of opioid use across the U.S. and provide an improved model for harm reduction measures Dr. Daniel Ciccarone shares compassionate insight from his “on the...
ListenWhat animals can teach us about death from 2021-04-26T08:00
How much of our rituals around death are learned from animals? Animal behaviorist Dr. Kaeli Swift explores the life and death habits of our non-human neighbors and shares what their responses co...
ListenWhy I became a climate activist -- and you should, too from 2021-04-19T08:00
Climate activist Luisa Neubauer helped initiate "Fridays For Future," the momentous international school strike movement that protests the lack of action on the climate crisis. She shares four f...
ListenEnd the media coverage mass shooters want from 2021-04-16T08:00
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 cover...
ListenHow to cope with meeting madness from 2021-04-15T08:00
Leadership Coach Dr. Madeleine de Hauke gives tips on how to manage what she calls “meeting madness” to keep a meeting on track and productive. This talk was filmed at TEDxAMS. All TEDx events a...
ListenThe cost of menstrual shame from 2021-04-14T08:00
Kayla-Leah Rich is trying to connect, educate, and empower women and girls around the world by breaking the silence and stigma around menstruation. This talk was filmed at TEDxBoise. All TEDx ev...
ListenLet the worms eat your organic waste from 2021-04-13T08:00
Wanna contribute to a more sustainable future? David Witzeneder introduces an at-home system that can combat food waste -- wormboxes. This talk was filmed at TEDxVienna.This talk was filmed at T...
ListenElizabeth White - An honest look at the personal finance crisis from 2021-04-12T08:00
Author Elizabeth White opens up about the financial reality for millions of baby boomers who live life on a limited income. This talk was filmed at TEDxVCU. All TEDx events are organized indepen...
ListenHow to discover a planet from your sofa from 2021-04-09T08:00
Astrophysicist and broadcaster Chris Lintott celebrates citizen science projects that allow scientists and non-scientists to make significant contributions to charting the universe. This talk wa...
ListenDogs for conservation from 2021-04-08T08:00
Conservation biologist and dog trainer Megan Parker trains canines for conservation purposes by recruiting “bad dogs” to save endangered species. This talk was filmed at TEDxJacksonHole. All TED...
ListenWhy do some people fear vaccines? from 2021-04-07T08:00
Journalist Tara Haelle shares historical insight into why some people are vaccine hesitant — and argues that empathy can help combat this global health threat. This talk was filmed at TEDxOslo. ...
ListenMisogyny in hip hop from 2021-04-06T08:00
Radio personality and broadcast journalist Ellen Chamberlain looks at the checkered history of hip hop and how we can uplift its artistry and inclusivity. This talk was filmed at TEDxWayneStateU...
ListenWhat homo naledi teaches us about being human from 2021-04-05T08:00
Paleoanthropologist Juliet Brophy takes us inside the discovery of Homo naledi, explaining how this mysterious ancestor is forcing us to rethink where we come from -- and what it means to be hum...
ListenAre your expectations making you unhappy? from 2021-04-02T08:00
Economist Nat Ware examines the ways our expectations can set us up for unhappiness-- and what we can do to keep ourselves in good spirits. This talk was filmed at TEDxKlagenfurt. All TEDx event...
ListenLife after dark in the ancient world from 2021-04-01T08:00
What effect did darkness have on our ancestors? Archaeologist Dr. Nancy Gonlin looks to ancient Maya societies to shed light on this question. This talk was filmed at TEDxBellevueCollege. All TE...
ListenBlack trans lives matter from 2021-03-31T08:00
Today is Transgender Day of Visibility. Through a poetic series of personal vignettes, scholar and activist D-L Stewart invites us into the sobering reality of existing as black and trans in a s...
ListenWhy Dungeons and Dragons is good for you from 2021-03-30T08:00
Can playing Dungeons and Dragons help in real life? Writer Ethan Gilsdorf shares the virtues of D&D and the ways it can benefit you in your non-fantasy world. This talk was filmed at TEDxPis...
ListenHow justice and climate change are inseparable from 2021-03-29T08:00
Michel Gelobter advocates for a commitment to climate justice as a way to reduce the impact of inequality on marginalized communities.This talk was filmed at TEDxMarinSalon. All TEDx events are ...
ListenHow doctors can help low-income patients from 2021-03-26T08:00
P.J. Parmar shares the story of the clinic he founded in Colorado, where he serves only resettled refugees primarily on Medicaid, and makes the business case for a fresh take on medical service....
ListenThe emotional cost of euthanasia from 2021-03-25T08:00
What happens when we make the difficult decision to put down a family pet? Veterinarian Sarah Hoggan explains the emotional weight of euthanization as both a doctor and pet owner. This talk was ...
ListenLessons from the world avoided from 2021-03-24T08:00
Is perfection the enemy of progress in the fight against climate change? Climate scientist Sean Davis tells the story of a time when nations came together to help save the ozone layer - despite ...
ListenI am not your Asian stereotype from 2021-03-23T08:00
In light of the recent violent rhetoric and attacks directed at Asians and Asian Americans, these communities are fighting for justice and their own safety. What can we do to combat the racist t...
ListenHow literature can help us develop empathy from 2021-03-22T08:00
English professor Beth Ann Fennelly examines the potential impact of the humanities in connecting people with experiences outside their own. This talk was filmed at TEDxUniversityofMississippi. ...
ListenHow I advocate for missing and murdered Indigenous women from 2021-03-17T08:00
Rosalie Fish, a member of the Cowlitz Tribe and competitive runner, shares how she uses the sport to bring attention to the alarming epidemic of missing and murdered Indigenous women. This talk ...
ListenWhy I’m a conservationist — and a zookeeper from 2021-03-16T08:00
Sharon Redrobe OBE is a veterinarian and conservationist who used to protest for the abolishment of zoos; now she runs one and believes they are crucial to save endangered animal species. This t...
ListenWho gets to belong? from 2021-03-15T08:00
Canadian journalist and author Carol Off reflects on what can happen when we put ourselves in the shoes of others instead of ostracizing them. This talk was filmed at TEDxToronto. All TEDx event...
ListenHow to improve your brain's executive function from 2021-03-12T09:00
Want to improve your ability to stay focused or complete a task? Cognitive scientist Sabine Doebel shares ways to use our brain’s executive function tool to actually achieve our goals. This talk...
ListenI care about disappearing glaciers and you should too from 2021-03-11T09:00
Biologist and video producer Joe Hanson speaks to the importance of experiencing nature’s wonders with one’s own eyes. This talk was filmed at TEDxVienna. All TEDx events are organized independe...
ListenDiversity isn’t enough to integrate schools from 2021-03-10T09:00
Even with school districts working to diversify student populations, Professor Prudence L. Carter discusses how educators could better close the social and cultural gaps between students. This t...
ListenWhen doctors don't know what's wrong from 2021-03-09T09:00
Genomics scientist Peter White explores how new technologies can offer hope for children suffering from rare diseases. This talk was filmed at TEDxColumbus. All TEDx events are organized indepen...
ListenWhat does GDP really measure? from 2021-03-08T09:00
Where does the value of domestic labor show up in the world of economics? Economist Marilyn Waring argues for a more equitable value system that benefits the workforce, the environment, and futu...
ListenNavigating the multigenerational workplace from 2021-03-05T09:00
How are our assumptions about other generations holding us back from working and communicating better? Social psychologist Leah Georges shows how we’re more similar than different and offers hel...
ListenWhat COVID can teach us about societal disparities from 2021-03-04T09:00
Dr. Angela Dunn offers her experiences as an epidemiologist during COVID-19 to bring attention to the communities that often remain most at-risk during health crises. This talk was filmed at TED...
ListenThe power of a panda from 2021-03-03T09:00
Photographer Ami Vitale invites us into the daily routines of China’s giant pandas and the global conservation efforts to save this endangered species.This talk was filmed at TEDxWanChai. All TE...
ListenIs music politicized? from 2021-03-02T09:00
Composer John Morris Russell looks at the political history of music in the United States and how we can find unity in its power. This talk was filmed at TEDxWrigleyville. All TEDx events are or...
ListenTED Business: How to Lead in a Crisis from 2021-03-01T09:00
Today, something a little different: An episode of TED Business, another podcast from the TED Audio Collective. How do you lead in times of absolute upheaval, when you can't predict what change ...
ListenThe inner work of racial justice from 2021-02-26T09:00
What are steps you can take in fighting racism? Rhonda Magee looks at how mindfulness can help individuals in their own anti-racist work. This talk was filmed at TEDxMarin. All TEDx events are o...
ListenHoneybees from Cape Cod to Mars from 2021-02-25T09:00
Save the bees? As a way of solving the striking honeybee population decline, ecologist Noah Wilson-Rich examines the environments where they’re thriving. This talk was filmed at TEDxProvincetown...
ListenHow to build your climate fitness from 2021-02-24T09:00
Want a new way to get energized about saving the planet? Jonathan Cybulski is a marine ecologist and athlete who channels these disciplines into personal climate activism— something he calls “cl...
ListenDina Zielinski - How we can store digital data in DNA from 2021-02-23T09:00
With more and more technology becoming obsolete, what’s the best way to archive our increasing data? Bioinformatician Dina Zielinski presents the science behind a solution that's been around for...
ListenWhy most parenting advice is wrong from 2021-02-22T09:00
Tips on raising kids come with so many mixed messages. Professor of psychology Yuko Munakata aims to ease this anxiety using scientific research to clarify that many factors shape a child’s deve...
ListenFight for your right to party from 2021-02-19T11:27:23
How do we make public celebrations more inclusive? Artist and art therapist Kate Lacour highlights the range of needs for public event attendees based on her experience working with special need...
ListenThe history of blackface and why it's still so harmful from 2021-02-18T09:00
Dwan Reece, a curator at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture, highlights the pervasive history of blackface in an effort to dismantle its continued use and ...
ListenThe mathematics of love from 2021-02-17T09:00
Still looking for The One? Scientist and mathematician Dr. Hannah Fry provides some calculated tips for finding the “perfect” partner. This talk was filmed at TEDxBinghamtonUniversity. All TEDx ...
ListenCan a conversation reduce prejudice? from 2021-02-16T09:00
In the pursuit to reduce prejudices, community organizer David Fleisher presents a promising tool called deep canvassing. This talk was filmed at TEDxMidAtlantic. All TEDx events are organized i...
ListenThe virginity fraud from 2021-02-12T09:00
Nina Dølvik Brochmann and Ellen Støkken Dahl are sexual health experts who focus on a specific piece of anatomy - the hymen - to challenge the stories that have existed for centuries as ways to ...
ListenRace is a fiction, racism is not from 2021-02-11T09:00
Civil rights lawyer and pastor Francys Johnson speaks to the ways racism prevents us from seeing our shared experience as humans. This talk was filmed at TEDxUGA. All TEDx events are organized i...
ListenHow to navigate dual careers in a marriage from 2021-02-10T09:00
As our professional lives are lasting longer, Avivah Wittenberg-Cox recommends a successful career investment - choosing a good romantic partner. This talk was filmed at TEDxLondonBusinessSchool...
ListenWhy medieval politics was nothing like Game of Thrones from 2021-02-09T09:00
How much of the medieval politics we watch on television is fantasy? Historian Maria Golubeva offers a revisionist look at the world of medieval politics, where institutions like religion held m...
ListenFind the courage to come out of your closet from 2021-02-08T11:00
Author and LGTBQ advocate Ash Beckham offers guidance on sharing the most authentic version of yourself through empathy and compassion. This talk was filmed at TEDxBoulder. All TEDx events are o...
ListenTo find success, embrace what makes you different from 2021-02-05T09:00
Phillip Picardi shares how he found his voice reinventing the editorial mission of Teen Vogue as an advocate for often overlooked groups. This talk was filmed at TEDxTeen. All TEDx events are or...
ListenHow nanoparticles could change the way we treat cancer from 2021-02-04T09:00
Cancer researcher Joy Wolfram shares cutting-edge medical research into nanoparticles and explains how they could keep drugs in the body longer to attack malignant cells. This talk was filmed at...
ListenDoes Jim Crow still exist in America? from 2021-02-03T09:00
Does the United States still function under a racial caste system? Civil rights advocate and author Michelle Alexander presents a sobering history of the policies that target people of color for...
ListenIs pop music stuck on repeat? from 2021-02-02T09:00
Colin Morris is a programmer who makes a compelling case for the merits of repetitive pop songs. This talk was filmed at TEDxPenn. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in th...
ListenA gendered world makes a gendered brain from 2021-02-01T09:00
Neuroscientist Gina Rippon presents research that discredits the popular myths around gender and the brain. This talk was filmed at TEDxCardiff. All TEDx events are organized independently by vo...
ListenFirst impressions aren't what they used to be from 2021-01-29T09:39:41
Zayna Rose is an image strategist who shares three tips on crafting a first impression that celebrate your most authentic self. This talk was filmed at TEDxQueensU. All TEDx events are organized...
ListenWhy do we believe things that aren't true? from 2021-01-28T09:00
How do we become so polarized in our beliefs? Philip Fernbach looks at the power and responsibility of human intelligence to think collectively. This talk was filmed at TEDxMileHigh. All TEDx ev...
ListenLet's protect the oceans like national parks from 2021-01-27T09:00
David Lang is a drone expert whose work takes him into the deepest ocean waters of the world. He encourages us to fight to protect our oceans -- something we are all capable of doing collectivel...
ListenWhy designing for sustainability is harder than you'd think from 2021-01-26T09:00
How do we ensure that advances in science and technology will be good for the planet? Sustainability strategist Leyla Acaroglu reminds us that innovation can have unintentional consequences if w...
ListenTo detect diseases earlier let's speak bacteria's secret language from 2021-01-25T09:00
Nanophysicist Fatima AlZahra’a Alatraktchi invented a tool to spy on bacterial chatter and translate their secret communication into human language. Her work could pave the way for early diagnos...
ListenThe science behind Moderna’s vaccine development from 2021-01-22T09:00
Chief Medical Officer of Moderna Tal Zaks offers a look into the future of personalized medicine and how tailored vaccines might someday be used in the fight against cancer. This talk was filmed...
ListenIncrease your self-awareness with one simple fix from 2021-01-21T09:00
Organizational psychologist Tasha Eurich shares tips on how to overcome the obstacles that inhibit our self-improvement. This talk was filmed at TEDxMileHigh. All TEDx events are organized indep...
ListenThe dangers of short-termism from 2021-01-20T09:00
Futurist Ari Wallach reminds us of the risks that short-term thinking creates in society — and in our personal lives. This talk was filmed at TEDxMidAtlantic. All TEDx events are organized indep...
ListenHow to tame your "advice monster" from 2021-01-19T11:00
Leadership coach Michael Bungay Stanier offers tips on how to avoid the urge to offer unsolicited advice — and what to do instead. This talk was filmed at TEDxUniversityofNevada. All TEDx events...
ListenIntroducing new podcast "How to Be a Better Human" from 2021-01-18T11:00
Most of us want to be better, but we’re not sure where to begin. Well, start here. Each week, host Chris Duffy talks to guests and past speakers who offer actionable insights on TED's new podcas...
ListenWhy we must confront the painful parts of US history from 2021-01-15T09:00
Hasan Kwame Jeffries emphasizes the need to weave historical context, no matter how painful, into our understanding of modern society -- so we can disrupt the continuum of inequality massively a...
ListenWhy I teach world religions from 2021-01-14T09:00
Sherry McIntyre is a high school World Religions teacher who advises why this course isn’t just about teaching compassion and awareness, it’s also a tool to help students become better citizens....
ListenLove motels for insects from 2021-01-13T09:00
Biologist and visual artist Brandon Ballengée offers a unique technique for providing public art and environmental education - creating love motels for insects all around the globe. This talk wa...
Listen3 reasons you’re not doing what you say you’ll do from 2021-01-12T09:00
Cognitive psychologist Amanda Crowell looks at the mental blocks that prevent us from achieving our goals and shares, from personal experience, ways to outwit these obstacles. This talk was film...
ListenWhy do we sabotage love from 2021-01-11T09:00
Psychologist Raquel Peel examines the reasons why so many self-sabotage in their relationships and shares tips on how to get out of this destructive cycle. This talk was filmed at TEDxJCUCairns....
ListenThe surprising consequences of a fast-paced world from 2021-01-08T09:00
Anthropologist Kathryn Bouskill explores the paradoxes of living in a fast-paced society and explains why we need to reconsider the importance of slowing down in a world that demands go, go, go....
ListenImmigration prison isn't the answer -- here's why from 2021-01-07T09:00
Every year, with bipartisan support, half a million people are locked up in prisons and detention centers while the government decides whether they'll be allowed to stay in the United States. La...
ListenMen, ask your therapists to take you outside from 2021-01-06T09:00
Therapist Nick Cardone suggests a way to get more men involved in therapy - allow it to exist in spaces outside of an office. This talk was filmed at TEDxHalifax. All TEDx events are organized i...
ListenBoys will be what we teach them to be from 2021-01-05T11:00
How can we encourage more boys and men to open up about their fears and needs? Ben Hurst from The Good Lad Initiative offers insight into how we can challenge perceptions of what men are suppose...
ListenWhat does a star sound like? from 2021-01-04T11:00
Katrien Kolenberg is an artist and astrophysics professor who presents an array of the awesome sounds that exist in our cosmos. This talk was filmed at TEDxAntwerp. All TEDx events are organized...
ListenMaking the death penalty obsolete from 2020-12-23T08:00
David R. Dow realized that a surprising number of death row inmates had shared experiences of systemic inequality and proposes a bold plan that prevents capital crimes in the first place. This t...
ListenCan we choose to fall out of love? from 2020-12-22T08:00:03
Rapper and writer Dessa came up with an unconventional approach to get over heartbreak. She describes how she worked with a neuroscientist to try to get her brain to fall out of love with her ex...
ListenChoosing 'radical hospitality' from 2020-12-21T08:00
Doniece Sandoval is a social activist and entrepreneur who was troubled by the striking wealth gap in San Francisco. She shares the way she implemented change for the Bay Area’s homeless populat...
ListenCorinne Fisher&Krystyna Hutchinson - Reclaiming your self-worth from 2020-12-18T08:00
EXPLICIT LANGUAGE. Comedians Corrine Fisher and Krystyna Hutchison, the hosts of the “Guys We F****d: The Anti-Slut Shaming Podcast”, share their experience talking about finding one’s self-wort...
ListenLuisa Neubauer - Why I became a climate activist -- and you should, too from 2020-12-17T08:00
Climate activist Luisa Neubauer helped initiate "Fridays For Future," the momentous international school strike movement that protests the lack of action on the climate crisis. She shares four f...
ListenRebecca Tallent - A crash course in reporting on Native America from 2020-12-16T08:00
Cherokee journalist Rebecca "Becky" Tallent examines the misrepresentation of indigenous people in the media and offers tips to share a more accurate portrait of the diversity within Native Amer...
ListenWomen's sexuality isn't 'complicated' from 2020-12-15T08:00
Is women's sexuality more complicated than men's? Sarah Barmak debunks some age-old myths and offers a richer definition of pleasure that gets closer to the simple truth about women's sexuality....
ListenAre you "underbanked"? from 2020-12-14T08:00
Lack of access to mainstream financial services has led to populations of people who are “underbanked”. Sheena Allen looks at why effective financial services in all communities are a benefit fo...
Listen3 ways to be a more effective fundraiser from 2020-12-11T08:00
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 art of successful fundraising with development strategist Kara Log...
ListenKen Dutton-Regester - What an 'escape room' can teach us about cancer from 2020-12-10T08:00
With so much conflicting information surrounding cancer, what’s one way to grasp this complex disease? Researcher Ken Dutton-Regester offers insight on a unique educational possibility - escape ...
ListenHow revenge porn turns lives upside down from 2020-12-09T08:00
What can you do if you're the victim of revenge porn or cyberbullying? Journalist and activist Darieth Chisolm, who has first-hand experience of this nightmare scenario, describes the inadequate...
ListenSam Berns - My philosophy for a happy life from 2020-12-08T08:00
Born with a rare genetic disorder called progeria, the late Sam Berns lays out the three principles of the personal philosophy that allowed him to take charge of his own happiness. This talk was...
ListenTed Goldstein - Hacking our approach to cancer from 2020-12-07T08:00
What can doctors learn from software engineers? Ted Goldstein explains why problem-solving techniques used by developers may offer advancements in detecting cancer. This talk was filmed at TEDxS...
ListenHow singing inspired revolutions from 2020-12-04T11:59:45
Gina Ochsner shares examples of the power of developing creative protest methods and explains why listening to each other’s stories might be the most effective tool of resistance for all. This t...
ListenDemystifying Tourette's Syndrome from 2020-12-03T08:00
Jess Thom uses creative means to expand our understanding of Tourette’s Syndrome. This talk was filmed at TEDxAlbertopolis. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spiri...
ListenThe secret to scientific discoveries from 2020-12-02T08:00
Phil Plait shows how science progresses -- through a robust amount of making and correcting errors. This talk was filmed at TEDxBoulder. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers...
ListenA glance at HIV in 21st century America from 2020-12-01T08:00
Johnathan Thurston shares what it's like to live with HIV -- and calls on us to dismiss our misconceptions about the disease.This talk was filmed at TEDxMSU. All TEDx events are organized indepe...
ListenWhat is the future of work? - Bridget Loudon from 2020-11-30T08:00
Bridget Loudon looks at the changing professional landscape and the potential ways we can restructure our careers . This talk was filmed at TEDxSydney. All TEDx events are organized independentl...
ListenViolence against women is a men’s issue - Jackson Katz from 2020-11-25T08:00
Domestic violence and sexual abuse are often called “women’s issues”; but Jackson Katz points out that these are intrinsically men’s issues — and shows how these violent behaviors are tied to de...
ListenIndigenous in plain sight from 2020-11-24T08:00
Artist Gregg Deal challenges stereotypical representations of indigenous heritage, asking us to examine cultural misconceptions and biases. This talk was filmed at TEDxBoulder. All TEDx events a...
ListenWhy we get mad--and why it’s healthy - Ryan Martin from 2020-11-23T08:00
Ryan Martin draws from a career studying what makes people mad to explain some of the cognitive processes behind anger — and why a healthy dose of it can actually be useful. This talk was filmed...
ListenHow women are the key to economic well-being - Laina Raveendran Greene from 2020-11-20T08:00
Laina Raveendran Greene helps female social entrepreneurs create sustainable businesses and emphasizes the important role that women play in economies across the globe. This talk was filmed at T...
Listen3 ways women can win in the marketplace - Jennifer Sherman from 2020-11-19T08:00
Jennifer Sherman wants to create a workplace that works for everyone and shares three tools women can use to advance their careers. This talk was filmed at TEDxFidiWomen. All TEDx events are org...
ListenHow sexism shapes human knowledge from 2020-11-18T08:00
Soraya Chemaly argues that humans learn gender norms early; she shares three ways we can work towards gender equity in our homes and classrooms. This talk was filmed at TEDxBarcelonaWomen. All T...
ListenHow trust creates diversity in institutions from 2020-11-17T08:00
Dr Clara Barker shares how trust is essential to creating a truly diverse workspace and emphasizes that universities need to create safe spaces in order to attract -- and retain-- the best talen...
ListenWe should all be feminists from 2020-11-16T08:00
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie examines the limitations of gender roles and asks us to imagine a world beyond these restrictive definitions. This talk was filmed at TEDxEuston. All TEDx events are org...
ListenThe bacterial solution to plastic pollution from 2020-11-13T08:00
Morgan Vague shares one way to solve our increasing pollution problem -- bacteria that has the ability to eat plastic. This talk was filmed at TEDxMtHood. All TEDx events are organized independe...
ListenTo empower students of color, change English class from 2020-11-12T08:00
Educator Jamila Lyiscott celebrates the diversity of spoken English brought into classrooms and advocates for “liberation literacy” as a way to honor our students' perspectives. This talk was fi...
ListenThe toxic footprint of our hospitals from 2020-11-11T08:00
Gary Cohen assesses the scale of pollution generated by medical waste and explains why hospitals and clinics need to adopt greener practices. This talk was filmed at TEDxMadrid. All TEDx events ...
ListenFive alarm American democracy from 2020-11-10T08:00
Wally Siewart examines the role morality and trust play in politics-- and how it helps us understand polarization in the United States. This talk was filmed at TEDxGatewayArch. All TEDx events a...
Listen3 ways to avoid divorce from 2020-11-09T08:00
Psychiatrist George Blair-West shares three strategies for success in romantic partnerships. This talk was filmed at TEDxBrisbane. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in th...
ListenConfessions of a climate scientist from 2020-11-06T08:00
Corinne Le Quéré says climate scientists have enough evidence that the Earth is experiencing human-made climate change; it’s time for everyone to take action based on the facts. This talk was fi...
ListenThe case for a purpose-driven university from 2020-11-05T08:00
Debbie Haski-Leventhal discusses the emerging movement of purpose-driven universities, in which leadership, faculty and students work together to shift from being best in the world to being best...
ListenUsing language to uncover African roots in Latin America from 2020-11-04T08:00
Armin Schweigler uncovers the lost ancestral roots of the Palenqueros, one of the first free communities in the Americas, through linguistic research and DNA testing. This talk was filmed at TED...
ListenHow to motivate people to do good for others from 2020-11-03T08:00
MIT research scientist Erez Yoeli shares a simple checklist for harnessing the power of reputations to motivate people to act in the interest of others.This talk was filmed at TEDxCambridge. All...
ListenHow farming fuels antibiotic resistance from 2020-11-02T08:00
Cóilin Nunan looks at the developing threat of antibiotic resistance and identifies changes in agricultural practices that could help prevent a potential public health disaster. This talk was fi...
ListenMaking beats from bat sounds from 2020-10-30T08:00
Rym Nouioua shares her fascination with bats - both as creatures and as accidental musicians. This talk was filmed at TEDxFreiburg. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in t...
ListenWhat your sleep patterns say about your relationship from 2020-10-29T08:00
Wendy Troxel looks at the cultural expectations that pressure couples into sharing a bed and why some relationships would benefit from sleeping separately. This talk was filmed at TEDxManhattanB...
ListenA short lesson in political speak from 2020-10-28T08:00
Etymologist Mark Forsyth shares a few entertaining word-origin stories from British and American history (for instance, did you ever wonder how George Washington became “president”?) and draws a...
ListenDemocratize AI now from 2020-10-27T08:00
Karen Hao looks at the growing use of algorithms and explains why technology and social experts must work together in developing AI. This talk was filmed at TEDxGateway. All TEDx events are orga...
ListenWhy most visual effects suck--but some don't from 2020-10-26T08:00
Wren Weichman shares the secrets that make visual effects sink or swim in the movies we watch. This talk was filmed at TEDxPenn. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the ...
ListenExchanging Mozart for Mario Brothers from 2020-10-23T08:00
Rob Landes samples the musical steps that took his career from classical violinist to video game and pop music online phenom. This talk was filmed at TEDxSaltLakeCity. All TEDx events are organi...
ListenCrocodile conversations&alligator gossip from 2020-10-22T08:00
Savannah Boan shares her enthusiasm for some of our oldest predators and why we should reevaluate these often misunderstood creatures. This talk was filmed at TEDxOrlando. All TEDx events are or...
ListenHow we can challenge our own negativity bias from 2020-10-21T08:00
Bobby Duffy explains how our brain’s negativity bias clouds our ability to assess information.This talk was filmed at TEDxLiverpool. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in ...
ListenLessons from a teenage polyglot from 2020-10-20T08:00
Tim Doner shares how becoming fluent in more than six languages offered him meaningful opportunities that went beyond broadening his vocabulary. This talk was filmed at TEDxTeen. All TEDx events...
ListenHow we’re using dogs to sniff out malaria from 2020-10-19T08:00
James Logan explores how dogs can potentially detect and save lives from malaria. This talk was filmed at TEDxLondon. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of T...
ListenWhat did you do in the climate crisis, Grandma? from 2020-10-16T08:00
Fi Radford invites her fellow septuagenarians to become climate activists and act now for the future of our planet. This talk was filmed at TEDxBristol. All TEDx events are organized independent...
ListenRefugees as architects of their city and future from 2020-10-15T08:00
HY William Chan explains why residents of refugee camps should have the agency to make their environments more livable and sustainable. This talk was filmed at Listen
What is a wellbeing economy? from 2020-10-14T08:00
Katherine Trebeck argues that the economy should be about serving the people and planet — not the other way around. This talk was filmed at TEDxMünchen. All TEDx events are organized independent...
ListenSchool strike for climate from 2020-10-13T08:00
Greta Thunberg delivers a passionate call to action in her breakthrough 2018 talk. “The climate crisis has already been solved. We already have all the facts and solutions,” Thunberg says. “All ...
ListenThe case for recognizing Indigenous knowledge as science from 2020-10-12T08:00
Albert Wiggan believes that indigenous voices should be better recognized in the sciences, especially as we tackle the challenge of climate change. This talk was filmed at TEDxSydney. All TEDx e...
ListenA cartoonist’s guide to life from 2020-10-09T08:00
Cartoonist Lalo Alcaraz gives guidance on what it takes to become a great satirist. This talk was filmed at TEDxSoCal. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of ...
ListenHow can we trace African American ancestry? from 2020-10-08T08:00
Dr. Gina Paige shares the importance and difficulty of solving the identity puzzle of ancestral history for many African Americans in the United States. This talk was filmed at TEDxChulaVista. A...
ListenDeciphering the language of emotions from 2020-10-07T08:00
John Koenig explores the emotional meaning and weight we attribute to language. This talk was filmed at TEDxBerkeley. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of T...
ListenWhy understand consciousness? from 2020-10-06T08:00
Michael Graziano theorizes how our consciousness works and what it means for the future of human and artificial intelligence. This talk was filmed at TEDxCornellUniversity. All TEDx events are o...
ListenWhat a worm can tell us about consciousness from 2020-10-05T08:00
Stephen Larson points to the importance of studying worm neurology as a tool to understand the hidden secrets of our brain. This talk was filmed at TEDxBangalore. All TEDx events are organized i...
ListenWhat your digital footprints reveal about you from 2020-10-02T08:00
Sandra Matz examines the consequences and benefits of allowing companies to use our personal data for psychological targeting. This talk was filmed at TEDxChicago. All TEDx events are organized ...
ListenWhere in the world is it easiest to get rich? from 2020-10-01T08:00
Harald Eia argues that, contrary to popular belief, capitalism and welfare states can co-exist in harmony. This talk was filmed at TEDxOslo. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunt...
ListenCommunity-powered criminal justice reform from 2020-09-30T08:00
Community organizer Raj Jayadev wants to transform the US court system through "participatory defense" -- a growing movement that empowers families and community members to impact their loved on...
ListenRepresentative reporting starts in the newsroom from 2020-09-29T08:00
Maria Hinojosa draws from her decades of experience in newsrooms to explain why journalism must include diverse perspectives in the stories they feature. This talk was filmed at TEDxPennsylvania...
ListenWhat poker bots can teach us about decision-making from 2020-09-28T08:00
Adam Kucharski points to the development of bots for poker as a way to understand human behaviors. This talk was filmed at TEDxLiverpool. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteer...
ListenThe poetry of everyday speech from 2020-09-25T08:00
Juliana Delgado explores the freedom, power, and creativity found in the ways we express ourselves through language. This talk was filmed at TEDxSOMA. All TEDx events are organized independently...
ListenWhat can rocks tell us about the origin of life on earth? from 2020-09-24T08:00
Tara Djokic shares how an unexpected discovery in the western Australian desert challenges the origins, evolution and future of life on the little blue planet we call home. This talk was filmed ...
ListenWhat we can learn from Arctic people from 2020-09-23T08:00
Alexandra Middleton examines ways to create sustainable policy solutions in the Arctic that center voices native to the region. This talk was filmed at TEDxOulu. All TEDx events are organized in...
ListenGreen cities are great but what about mosquitoes? from 2020-09-22T08:00
Cameron Webb explores how we can reduce public health risks in burgeoning green spaces by understanding how mosquitoes interact with humans and the environment. This talk was filmed at TEDxParra...
ListenEducating the next generation of jobseekers from 2020-09-21T08:00
Alex Ellison points to a strong liberal arts education as a way for future job-seekers to develop the adaptable mindset for a changing job market. This talk was filmed at TEDxUniversityofNevada....
ListenWhat to trust in a post-truth world from 2020-09-18T08:00
Alex Edmans shares tips on identifying trustworthy information in a media environment where it’s easier to believe our emotions over evidence.This talk was filmed at TEDxLondonBusinessSchool. Al...
ListenNudging society toward making better decisions from 2020-09-17T08:00
Cass Sunstein examines “nudge theory,” showing how we can all make better decisions when we get even the slightest push to change our behavior. This talk was filmed at TEDxBeaconStreet. All TEDx...
ListenUncovering the global influence of Latin American cinema from 2020-09-16T08:00
Carlos Gutierrez explores the decades of significant contributions from Latin American filmmakers to international film and invites audiences to appreciate its rich cinematic history. This talk ...
ListenSearching for a new cosmic view from 2020-09-15T08:00
Catherine Heymans shares the challenges of researching invisible dark matter and details the benefits of always keeping in mind what you can’t see. This talk was filmed at TEDxGlasgow.. All TEDx...
ListenCompassion Fatigue: What is it and do you have it? from 2020-09-14T08:00
Juliette Watt looks at the effects of compassion fatigue for long-term caregivers and offers tips for managing this type of emotional exhaustion. This talk was filmed at TEDxFargo. All TEDx even...
ListenWhy toddlers are smarter than computers from 2020-09-11T08:00
Gary Marcus dispels some current notions about AI advancements and suggests ways to improve machine learning. This talk was filmed at TEDxCERN. All TEDx events are organized independently by vol...
ListenThe benefits of talking about sex from 2020-09-10T08:00
Pamela Joy shares the story of how she overcame negative messages about sex and offers hope on how to reclaim desire in our lives. This talk was filmed at TEDxPaloAlto. All TEDx events are organ...
ListenWhy we should all be medical feminists from 2020-09-09T08:00
Dr. Sarah Hillman examines how gender bias in healthcare and medical research can result in suboptimal care. This talk was filmed at TEDxNHS. All TEDx events are organized independently by volun...
ListenYou're writing emails wrong from 2020-09-08T08:00
Victoria Turk examines common mistakes in email etiquette and offers helpful guidance on honing your digital communication skills. This talk was filmed at TEDxAthens. All TEDx events are organiz...
ListenHow the Industrial Revolution changed childhood from 2020-09-04T08:00
Dorsa Amir uses an anthropological lens to explain why what’s often considered the traditional childhood experience in Western society is actually a pretty recent phenomenon in human evolution. ...
ListenIs it lust or is it love? from 2020-09-03T08:00
Terri Orbuch offers three tips on how to reignite the lustful desire between partners in long-term, loving relationships. This talk was filmed at TEDxOaklandUniversity. All TEDx events are organ...
ListenA simple strategy to reclaim your time from 2020-09-02T08:00
Ashley Whillans shares strategies to help overcome “time poverty,” and get the most out of our social relationships and careers. This talk was filmed at TEDxCambridge. All TEDx events are organi...
Listen3 ways to keep human bias out of AI from 2020-09-01T08:00
Kriti Sharma explores how the lack of diversity in tech is creeping into our artificial intelligence, offering three ways we can start making more ethical algorithms. This talk was filmed at TED...
ListenWant to be more creative? from 2020-08-31T08:00
Marily Oppezzo explains how walking could help you get the most out of your next brainstorm.This talk was filmed at TEDxStanford. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the...
ListenThe revolutionary act of listening from 2020-08-28T08:00
Stephanie Spellers believes that in order to reach true understanding we have to relearn the most fundamental sense: listening with love, hope, and vulnerability. This talk was filmed at TEDxNew...
ListenWhy do we hate whistleblowers? from 2020-08-27T08:00
Kelly Richmond Pope looks at the actions of historical whistleblowers and shares what we can all learn from these courageous voices. This talk was filmed at TEDxDepaulUniversity. All TEDx events...
ListenClosing the weather gap from 2020-08-26T08:00
Meteorologist James Shepherd illustrates how marginalized communities experience not just a wealth gap, but also a phenomenon that he calls “the weather gap.” This talk was filmed at TEDxLeDroit...
ListenHelp America talk again from 2020-08-25T08:00
Journalist Celeste Headlee shares advice on ways to engage and learn from people with different opinions from our own. This talk was filmed at TEDxSeattle. All TEDx events are organized independ...
ListenIs social media bad for diplomacy? from 2020-08-24T08:00
Rebecca Adler-Nissen examines how the use of social media by heads of state has altered the foreign affairs landscape. This talk was filmed at TEDxCopenhagenSalon. All TEDx events are organized ...
ListenWhat if being ‘soft on crime’ is good for society? from 2020-08-21T08:00
Baillie Aaron asks us to reconsider our modern approaches to criminal justice. This talk was filmed at TEDxLondonBusinessSchool. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the ...
ListenA perfect apology in 3 steps from 2020-08-20T08:00
Jahan Kalantar offers examples and insight on how to apologize in ways that are both reflective and authentic. This talk was filmed at TEDxSydney. All TEDx events are organized independently by ...
ListenSaving the planet without making it everyone's top priority from 2020-08-19T08:00
Angela Francis sees that the key to overcoming the climate challenges we face is proving to the public that transitioning to a green economy can change everyone's lives for the better right now....
ListenHow to build a human hive mind? from 2020-08-18T08:00
Louis Rosenberg examines collective intelligence found in the natural world, offering humanity a glimpse at our own higher levels of collaboration. This talk was filmed at TEDxKC. All TEDx event...
ListenThe pursuit of happiness from 2020-08-17T08:00
Caroline Winterer examines the democratic ideas behind the pursuit of happiness as envisioned by the authors of the US constitution. This talk was filmed at TEDxStanford. All TEDx events are org...
ListenHow to eat ketchup on Mars from 2020-08-14T08:00
Sarah Kessans shares how synthetic biology might be our key to an interplanetary future. This talk was filmed at TEDxChristchurch. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in th...
ListenAre all relationships messy? from 2020-08-13T08:00
Carol Bruess shares the lessons she’s learned after more than two decades of research and marriage. This talk was filmed at TEDxMinneapolisSalon. All TEDx events are organized independently by v...
ListenOur brains are wired to collect things from 2020-08-12T08:00
Daniel Krawczyk explores several theories to argue that collecting is a hardwired human trait. This talk was filmed at TEDxSMU. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the s...
ListenThe power of dematerialization from 2020-08-11T08:00
Andrew McAfee discusses how we can grow the economy while consuming fewer natural resources.This talk was filmed at TEDxCambridge. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in th...
ListenDoes reading make a difference? from 2020-08-10T08:00
Educator and lawyer Michelle Kuo talks about the ways she experienced the power of reading from watching a former student’s journey of learning while incarcerated. This talk was filmed at TEDxTa...
ListenWhy we all need to think like breadwinners from 2020-08-07T08:00
Jennifer Barrett examines the cultural perception of the term “breadwinner” and argues that women should embrace this label to attain wider financial independence. This talk was filmed at TEDxSy...
ListenBreakups don't have to leave you broken from 2020-08-06T08:00
Gary Lewandowski reframes your breakup as an opportunity for positive personal development. This talk was filmed at TEDxNavesink. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the...
ListenFighting wildfires with finance from 2020-08-05T08:00
Leigh Madeira details how sustainable investments in forest conservation could offer a solution to the problem of wildfires. This talk was filmed at TEDxSunValley. All TEDx events are organized ...
ListenThe midlife crisis needs a rebrand from 2020-08-04T08:00
Brand strategist Pash asks us to reevaluate and redefine the term “midlife crisis” as a way of ultimately embracing it. This talk was filmed at TEDxUCLA. All TEDx events are organized independen...
ListenThe business of biometrics from 2020-08-03T08:00
Tech journalist Madhumita Murgia shares the many ways our personal data is vulnerable to misuse-- and explains how we can protect our privacy. This talk was filmed at TEDxGateway. All TEDx event...
ListenOne teen's journey to get vaccinated from 2020-07-31T08:00
Ethan Lindenberger shares what led him to get vaccinated as a teen-- and become an advocate for scientific truth. This talk was filmed at TEDxMidAtlantic. All TEDx events are organized independe...
ListenHow to stop screwing yourself over from 2020-07-30T08:00
Mel Robbins offers a very simple tool to help us break out of our routine and chase after what we want. This talk was filmed at TEDxSF. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers ...
Listen4 questions you should always ask your doctor from 2020-07-29T08:00
Dr. Christer Mjåset provides four simple questions we can all ask our doctors the next time we visit. This talk was filmed at TEDxOslo. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers ...
ListenHow to detect more cancers earlier from 2020-07-28T08:00
Dr. Anne Marie Lennon describes a new way to detect eight common types of cancer using a simple blood test. This talk was filmed at TEDxMidAtlantic. All TEDx events are organized independently b...
ListenThe perks of living without social media from 2020-07-27T08:00
Dr. Cal Newport shares his theories on the downside to social media and offers an argument for living without it. This talk was filmed at TEDxTysons. All TEDx events are organized independently ...
ListenWhy we should take laughter more seriously from 2020-07-24T08:00
Sophie Scott shares the reasons why laughter is an important tool for social connection. This talk was filmed at TEDxExeter. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spir...
ListenWho belongs in prison? from 2020-07-23T08:00
Erin Kelly makes the case for why a punitive approach to criminal justice is counterproductive.This talk was filmed at TEDxCambridge. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in...
ListenHow to give a good toast from 2020-07-22T08:00
TV Producer and host Riaz Meghji shares his winning formula on how to make your next toast unforgettable. This talk was filmed at TEDxVancouver. All TEDx events are organized independently by vo...
ListenParenting for a digital future from 2020-07-21T08:00
ListenWhy I defend women's rights from 2020-07-20T08:00
The late Leila Seth shares how her work as the first woman Chief Justice of a state High Court led to improved property rights for Indian women. This talk was filmed at TEDxGatewayWomen. All TED...
ListenWhat to do when tech makes you miserable from 2020-07-17T08:00
Amy Blankson arms listeners with tools to fight back at the attention economy of likes and online self-promotion. This talk was filmed at TEDxBYU. All TEDx events are organized independently by ...
ListenLet's talk about sex from 2020-07-16T08:00
Kagure Mugo & Siphumeze Khundayi detail the importance for women to discuss sex, desire, and their bodies to find empowerment and authenticity. This talk was filmed at TEDxCapeTownWomen. All...
ListenHow to find an idea from 2020-07-15T08:00
Chris Bailey encourages us to welcome distractions in the pursuit of new ideas. This talk was filmed at TEDxManchester. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of...
ListenAre you evil? from 2020-07-14T08:00
Julia Shaw examines the popularity of demonizing adjectives like “evil” and “monster” and what it suggests about society’s insecurities. This talk was filmed at TEDxOxford. All TEDx events are o...
ListenIs the world out of melodies? from 2020-07-13T08:00
Damien Riehl explains the legal difficulties musicians face and the software that may protect them from unfair lawsuits. This talk was filmed at TEDxMinneapolis. All TEDx events are organized in...
ListenHow to improve your speaking voice from 2020-07-10T08:00
Wendy LeBorgne describes how to make our voices come across stronger and more confident. This talk was filmed at TEDxCincinnati. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the ...
ListenWhy we need to reimagine the future from 2020-07-09T08:00
Angela Oguntala is a futurist who asks us to look outside of our preconceptions to find inspired visions of the future in unexpected places. This talk was filmed at TEDxCopenhagen. All TEDx even...
ListenThe inmate, the student, and Tolstoy from 2020-07-08T08:00
Andrew Kaufman is a Russian literature lecturer at University of Virginia who shares the lessons he learned when he moved his classroom into a correctional center. This talk was filmed at TEDxCh...
ListenHow to ADHD in a neurotypical world from 2020-07-07T08:00
Jessica McCabe describes the personal journey that led to understanding her ADHD diagnosis and how it helped her develop the successful YouTube channel, “How to ADHD”. This talk was filmed at TE...
ListenThree skills for a healthy romantic relationship from 2020-07-06T08:00
Dr. Joanne Davila shares how to get the respect, intimacy, and communication we need from our partners. This talk was filmed at TEDxSBU. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers...
ListenThe fundamental right to seek asylum from 2020-07-03T08:00
Refugee and immigrants rights attorney Melanie Nezer shares an urgently needed historical perspective on the crisis at the southern US border, showing how citizens can hold their governments acc...
ListenForgiveness is hard--but worth it from 2020-07-02T08:00
When Sarah Montana was 22 years old, her brother and mother were killed during a home break-in. In this moving talk, Sarah speaks to her harrowing experience, and shares how to overcome tremendo...
ListenMass extinctions and the future of life on earth from 2020-07-01T08:00
Michael Benton looks at the potential effects of climate change on mass extinction. Rich scientific evidence comes from the history of life on Earth -- we just have to ask the right questions to...
ListenThe immigrant I love from 2020-06-30T08:00
Kyle Quinn shares his awakening to the immigrant experience in the United States as seen through his Brazilian wife’s eyes. This talk was filmed at TEDxUCincinnati. All TEDx events are organized...
ListenWhat science taught me about being a Muslim drag queen from 2020-06-29T08:00
For a long time, Amrou Al-Kadhi struggled to negotiate the intersections between their queer and Islamic heritage. These identities felt completely polarised, as if Amrou's identity was founded ...
ListenAre you really enjoying your free time? from 2020-06-26T08:00
Dr. Selin Malkoc discusses her research on how people actually use their free time, and offers techniques on what we can all do to enjoy our time with more leisure. This talk was filmed at TEDxY...
ListenListen to your body's master clock from 2020-06-25T08:00
Dr. Emily Manoogian is a chronobiologist who explains how even the simplest disruptions to our sleep schedules affect our body’s master clock. This talk was filmed at TEDxSanDiegoSalon. All TEDx...
ListenHealthcare innovation needs nurses from 2020-06-24T08:00
Rebecca Love shares her experience as a nurse and thought leader to advocate for more involvement from front line workers in the development of medical technology. This talk was filmed at TEDxBe...
ListenThe case for working from home from 2020-06-23T08:00
Dr. Nicholas Bloom is a professor of economics at Stanford University who shares data illustrating the benefits of remote work for both employees and employers. This talk was filmed at TEDxStanf...
ListenHow to create a genderless voice from 2020-06-22T08:00
Nis Nørgaard is a sound designer who explains how understanding the human voice led him to create a virtual voice that’s neither male nor female. This talk was filmed at TEDxUniversityofNicosia....
ListenLet's get to the root of racial injustice from 2020-06-19T08:00
Dr. Megan Ming Francis makes an urgent case for a new approach to these tragic deaths, explaining that we need to look at the deeper causes of systemic racism rather than settle for easy fixes. ...
ListenHow some music gives you the chills from 2020-06-18T08:00
Dr. Indre Viskontas uses her unique background in neuroscience and as an operatic vocalist to explore how some music can elicit a physical reaction. This talk was filmed at TEDxSanFrancisco. All...
ListenPlus-size? More like my size from 2020-06-17T08:00
Ashley Graham explains the challenges and triumphs she’s experienced in redefining beauty standards in her 20-year career as a model. This talk was filmed at TEDxBerkleeValencia. All TEDx events...
ListenHow we can save more lives in natural disasters from 2020-06-16T08:00
Sarah Tuneberg shares what she’s learned from years of emergency management experience to illustrate how we fail to use data to protect us against disasters. This talk was filmed at TEDxMileHigh...
ListenThe limits of a personal narrative from 2020-06-15T08:00
Andrew Peek is an entrepreneur who explains why the ability to rewrite our own personal narratives leads to growth and fulfillment. This talk was filmed at TEDxToronto. All TEDx events are organ...
ListenThe language of vogue from 2020-06-12T08:00
Community leader Ronald Murray wants to reclaim ballroom culture's narrative for queer communities of color since its appropriation by pop culture decades ago. This talk was filmed at TEDxColumb...
ListenWhy Black activists shouldn't have to lead alone from 2020-06-11T08:00
Fighting for justice is hard work, but Nita Mosby Tyler reminds us that it is also collective work requiring everyone to be all in. This talk was filmed at TEDxMileHigh. All TEDx events are orga...
ListenWhy it's so hard to talk about the N-word from 2020-06-10T08:00
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. This talk was filmed at TEDxEasthampto...
ListenWhat does slavery have to do with it? from 2020-06-09T08:00
Rachel Cargle addresses manifestations of racism in the U.S. and outlines specific ways people can provide accountability, allyship, and antiracist action to rectify the injustices black people ...
ListenThe dangers of whitewashing black history from 2020-06-08T08:00
Equipped with the real story of Rosa Parks, professor David Ikard highlights how making the realities of race more benign and digestible harms us all -- and emphasizes the power and importance o...
ListenThe keys to a great sex life from 2020-06-05T08:00
Emily Nagoski is a sex educator who shares how a stronger understanding of self helps you find a new approach to sex. This talk was filmed at TEDxUniversityofNevada. All TEDx events are organize...
ListenAre you clueless about class? from 2020-06-04T08:00
Joan C. Williams explains why bringing class consciousness into the national conversation will help bridge the deep divide in U.S. politics. This talk was filmed at TEDxMileHigh. All TEDx events...
ListenHow do you see what you can't see? from 2020-06-03T08:00
Tristan Harris discusses how to build more ethical frameworks into our technology. This talk was filmed at TEDxSanFrancisco. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spir...
ListenAll the little things from 2020-06-02T08:00
Irish drag queen Panti powerfully illustrates how small actions for LGBTQ persons become revolutionary acts, and why they should remain intimate. Contains explicit language. This talk was filmed...
ListenTake an intentional walk from 2020-06-01T08:00
Eugene Quinn explains how walking with intention creates a deeper appreciation of place and community. This talk was filmed at TEDxVienna. All TEDx events are organized independently by voluntee...
ListenThe secret soundtrack of the sea from 2020-05-29T08:00
Steve Simpson explains the intricate sounds that exist in our oceans and why listening to this soundtrack can help us protect it. This talk was filmed at TEDxExeter. All TEDx events are organize...
ListenHow ritual increases social connection from 2020-05-28T08:00
Baya Voce explains why ritual and regular socializing are the simple keys to feeling connected and less alone. This talk was filmed at TEDxSaltLakeCity. All TEDx events are organized independent...
ListenWhy optimism can be hard from 2020-05-27T04:00
Alison Ledgerwood explores the ways humans get stuck in thought patterns and shares insight into how we can all break free from negative thinking. This talk was filmed at TEDxUCDavis. All TEDx e...
ListenThree secrets of resilient people from 2020-05-26T04:00
Lucy Hone looks at the ways people successfully navigate hardship through her studies as a psychologist. After experiencing the tragic loss of her daughter, she now shares the secrets of resilie...
ListenThe creativity found in caves and darkness from 2020-05-22T04:00
Holley Moyes' research on ritual cave sites indicates that humanity’s early experiences in deep, dark caves may have played a role in developing human creativity and spirituality. This talk was ...
ListenEthics in the age of technology from 2020-05-21T04:00
Juan Enriquez examines ethics through the lens of technology, suggesting that if morality changes with innovation, we may need a new approach in judging the past. This talk was filmed at TEDxBer...
ListenThe end of animal farming from 2020-05-20T04:00
Jacy Reese Anthis explores the technology that's driving the future of non-animal meat and milk. This talk was filmed at TEDxUniversityofMississippi. All TEDx events are organized independently ...
ListenStop looking for your passion from 2020-05-19T04:00
Terri Trespicio spent the early part of her career reluctant to pursue opportunities she didn't have a fiery passion about. After finding this to be a very limiting mindset, she now encourages e...
ListenIdeas come from everywhere from 2020-05-18T04:00
Nilofer Merchant explains why power has played such a significant role in whether or not ideas get heard and provides practical advice on what you can do now to overcome this barrier. This talk ...
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