#  @ted TED TED posts on YouTube about talk, ted, the world, science the most. 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How do creative people come up with great ideas Organizational psychologist Adam Grant studies "originals": thinkers who dream up new ideas and take action to put them into the world. In this talk learn three unexpected habits of originals including embracing failure. "The greatest originals are the ones who fail the most because they're the ones who try the most" Grant says. "You need a lot of bad ideas in" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=fxbCHn6gE3U) 2016-04-26T15:28Z 27.2M followers, 12M engagements "Thoughts on humanity fame and love Shah Rukh Khan TED Visit http://TED.com to get our entire library of TED Talks transcripts translations personalized talk recommendations and more. "I sell dreams and I peddle love to millions of people" says Shah Rukh Khan Bollywood's biggest star. In this charming funny talk Khan traces the arc of his life showcases a few of his famous dance moves and shares hard-earned wisdom from a life spent in the spotlight. (Full English and Hindi subtitles are available for this talk. Click the "CC" button in the bottom right corner of your screen to turn subtitles" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=0NV1KdWRHck) 2017-05-11T11:47Z 27.2M followers, 11.2M engagements "Poetry and Music That Reaches Across the Digital Void Elle Cordova TED In this whimsical talk and performance musician and comedian Elle Cordova ponders what happened before the Big Bang. Shes then joined by guitarist Toni Lindgren for the original song Carl Sagan exploring social media human connection and how were all just reaching out like stars in the night sky. (Recorded at TED2024 on April [--] 2024) If you love watching TED Talks like this one become a TED Member to support our mission of spreading ideas: https://ted.com/membership Follow TED X: https://twitter.com/TEDTalks Instagram:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=HDHbjYNBwXI) 2024-10-31T11:00Z 27.2M followers, 233.3K engagements "Elizabeth Pisani: Sex drugs and HIV -- let's get rational http://www.ted.com Armed with bracing logic wit and her "public-health nerd" glasses Elizabeth Pisani reveals the myriad of inconsistencies in today's political systems that prevent our dollars from effectively fighting the spread of HIV. Her research with at-risk populations -- from junkies in prison to sex workers on the street in Cambodia -- demonstrates the sometimes counter-intuitive measures that could stall the spread of this devastating disease. TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=LoXAAEy6YQU) 2010-04-05T15:15Z 27.2M followers, 169.4K engagements "Tax the Rich and Save the Planet Esther Duflo TED Nobel Prize-winning economist Esther Duflo brings her data-driven precision to the climate crisis and the numbers are damning. While world leaders haggle over finances at endless summits rising temperatures will kill millions in the poorest countries by the end of this century. She calculates the staggering cost of wealthy nations pumping greenhouse gases into the atmosphere proving that getting billionaires to pay their fair share in taxes is the best way to cover these damages. (Recorded at TED Countdown Summit [----] on June [--] 2025) Join us" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=OtSwoGuz8sk) 2025-11-04T16:00Z 27.2M followers, 26.6K engagements ""You Found Me" Helen Gillet Cellist and singer Helen Gillet mixes her classical training New Orleans-based jazz roots and free improvisational skills to perform her own eclectic music. In a powerful melodious performance she plays her song "You Found Me." Check out more TED Talks: http://www.ted.com The TED Talks channel features the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in [--] minutes (or less). Look for talks on Technology Entertainment and Design -- plus science business global issues the arts and more." [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=TZNOrZIdct8) 2018-06-08T21:06Z 27.2M followers, 91.3K engagements "The psychology of your future self Dan Gilbert "Human beings are works in progress that mistakenly think they're finished." Dan Gilbert shares recent research on a phenomenon he calls the "end of history illusion" where we somehow imagine that the person we are right now is the person we'll be for the rest of time. Hint: that's not the case. TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in [--] minutes (or less). Look for talks on Technology Entertainment and Design -- plus" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=XNbaR54Gpj4) 2014-06-03T15:23Z 27.2M followers, 898.5K engagements "Is the US Headed Towards Another Civil War Barbara F. Walter TED Based on her work for a CIA task force aimed at predicting civil wars political scientist Barbara F. Walter examines the rise in extremism and threats to democracies around the globe -- and paints an unsettling picture of the increasing likelihood of a second civil war in the United States. If you love watching TED Talks like this one become a TED Member to support our mission of spreading ideas: https://ted.com/membership Follow TED Twitter: https://twitter.com/TEDTalks Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ted Facebook:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Yilgr2SJ3xQ) 2023-08-15T11:00Z 27.2M followers, 1.1M engagements "The journey through loss and grief Jason B. Rosenthal In her brutally honest ironically funny and widely read meditation on death "You May Want to Marry My Husband" the late author and filmmaker Amy Krouse Rosenthal gave her husband Jason very public permission to move on and find happiness. A year after her death Jason offers candid insights on the often excruciating process of moving through and with loss -- as well as some quiet wisdom for anyone else experiencing life-changing grief. Check out more TED Talks: http://www.ted.com The TED Talks channel features the best talks and" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=lhoCdZFoktQ) 2018-07-03T16:23Z 27.2M followers, 413.8K engagements "Martine Rothblatt: My daughter my wife our robot and the quest for immortality The founder of Sirius XM satellite radio Martine Rothblatt now heads up a drug company that makes life-saving medicines for rare diseases (including one drug that saved her own daughter's life). Meanwhile she is working to preserve the consciousness of the woman she loves in a digital file . and a companion robot. In an onstage conversation with TED's Chris Anderson Rothblatt shares her powerful story of love identity creativity and limitless possibility. TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=rTJpJlVkRTA) 2015-05-18T16:05Z 27.2M followers, 184.1K engagements "Why Medicine Often Has Dangerous Side Effects for Women Alyson McGregor TED Talks For most of the past century drugs approved and released to market have been tested only on male patients leading to improper dosing and unacceptable side effects for women. The important physiological differences between men and women have only recently been taken into consideration in medical research. Emergency doctor Alyson McGregor studies these differences and in this fascinating talk she discusses the history behind how the male model became our framework for medical research and how understanding" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=sJCBM9ajA5s) 2015-11-05T17:19Z 27.2M followers, 264.6K engagements "How to change your behavior for the better Dan Ariely Visit http://TED.com to get our entire library of TED Talks transcripts translations personalized Talk recommendations and more. What's the best way to get people to change their behavior In this funny information-packed talk psychologist Dan Ariely explores why we make bad decisions even when we know we shouldn't -- and discusses a couple tricks that could get us to do the right thing (even if it's for the wrong reason). Get TED Talks recommended just for you Learn more at http://TED.com/signup. The TED Talks channel features the best" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=tPBFVIxnbDw) 2019-12-17T16:59Z 27.2M followers, 621.5K engagements "Close-up card magic with a twist Lennart Green http://www.ted.com Like your uncle at a family party the rumpled Swedish doctor Lennart Green says "Pick a card any card." But what he does with those cards is pure magic -- flabbergasting lightning-fast how-does-he-do-it magic. Lennart Green TED TEDtalks talks Entertainment Humor Illusion Magic Snap Deal Lennart Green TED TEDtalks talks Entertainment Humor Illusion Magic Snap Deal" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=1_oa8m5Oq00) 2008-08-20T19:22Z 27.2M followers, 3.6M engagements "A 12-year-old app developer Thomas Suarez TED Visit http://TED.com to get our entire library of TED Talks transcripts translations personalized talk recommendations and more. Most 12-year-olds love playing videogames -- Thomas Suarez taught himself how to create them. After developing iPhone apps like "Bustin Jeiber" a whack-a-mole game he is now using his skills to help other kids become developers. (Filmed at TEDxManhattanBeach.) The TED Talks channel features the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Fkd9TWUtFm0) 2012-10-24T19:34Z 27.2M followers, 12M engagements "The politics of fiction Elif Shafak Listening to stories widens the imagination; telling them lets us leap over cultural walls embrace different experiences feel what others feel. Elif Shafak builds on this simple idea to argue that fiction can overcome identity politics. TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in [--] minutes. Featured speakers have included Al Gore on climate change Philippe Starck on design Jill Bolte Taylor on observing her own stroke Nicholas" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Zq7QPnqLoUk) 2010-07-19T13:54Z 27.2M followers, 456.7K engagements "A Bold Idea to Rebuild the Working Class Molly Hemstreet TED Struggling communities dont need handouts they need bold new ways to root wealth. Meet Molly Hemstreet a TED Fellow Southern Appalachia native and cofounder of worker support network the Industrial Commons whos flipping the script on generational poverty by turning textile waste into $9-per-pound yarn and factory workers into business owners. Discover how her long-haul approach is rebuilding rural economies stitch by stitch proving that opportunity grows when we stop extracting and start empowering. (Recorded at TED Fellows Films" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=aw59Z8v3LX0) 2025-09-01T15:00Z 27.2M followers, 284.7K engagements "AI Is Dangerous but Not for the Reasons You Think Sasha Luccioni TED AI won't kill us all but that doesn't make it trustworthy. Instead of getting distracted by future existential risks AI ethics researcher Sasha Luccioni thinks we need to focus on the technology's current negative impacts like emitting carbon infringing copyrights and spreading biased information. She offers practical solutions to regulate our AI-filled future so it's inclusive and transparent. If you love watching TED Talks like this one become a TED Member to support our mission of spreading ideas:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=eXdVDhOGqoE) 2023-11-06T12:00Z 27.2M followers, 1.9M engagements "The case for optimism on climate change Al Gore Why is Al Gore optimistic about climate change In this spirited talk Gore asks three powerful questions about the man-made forces threatening to destroy our planet and the solutions we're designing to combat them. (Featuring Q&A with TED Curator Chris Anderson) TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in [--] minutes (or less). Look for talks on Technology Entertainment and Design -- plus science business global issues the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=gVfgkFaswn4) 2016-03-14T15:34Z 27.2M followers, 406.2K engagements "David Brooks: The social animal http://www.ted.com Tapping into the findings of his latest book NYTimes columnist David Brooks unpacks new insights into human nature from the cognitive sciences -- insights with massive implications for economics and politics as well as our own self-knowledge. In a talk full of humor he shows how you can't hope to understand humans as separate individuals making choices based on their conscious awareness. TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=rGfhahVBIQw) 2011-03-14T21:22Z 27.2M followers, 222.6K engagements "Eric X. Li: A tale of two political systems It's a standard assumption in the West: As a society progresses it eventually becomes a capitalist multi-party democracy. Right Eric X. Li a Chinese investor and political scientist begs to differ. In this provocative boundary-pushing talk he asks his audience to consider that there's more than one way to run a succesful modern nation. TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in [--] minutes (or less). Look for talks on" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=s0YjL9rZyR0) 2013-07-01T16:02Z 27.2M followers, 1.2M engagements "The global movement to restore nature's biodiversity Thomas Crowther Take action on climate change at http://countdown.ted.com. Biodiversity is the key to life on Earth and reviving our damaged planet says ecologist Thomas Crowther. Sharing the inside story of his headline-making research on reforestation which led to the UN's viral Trillion Trees Campaign Crowther introduces Restor: an expansive informative platform built to enable anyone anywhere to help restore the biodiversity of Earth's ecosystems. This talk was part of the Countdown Global Launch on 10.10.2020. (Watch the full event" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=yJX1Te0jey0) 2020-10-17T06:00Z 27.2M followers, 365.4K engagements "How we can protect truth in the age of misinformation Sinan Aral Visit http://TED.com to get our entire library of TED Talks transcripts translations personalized Talk recommendations and more. Fake news can sway elections tank economies and sow discord in everyday life. Data scientist Sinan Aral demystifies how and why it spreads so quickly -- citing one of the largest studies on misinformation -- and identifies five strategies to help us unweave the tangled web between true and false. Get TED Talks recommended just for you Learn more at http://TED.com/signup. The TED Talks channel features" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=-7ORAKULel4) 2020-01-16T20:35Z 27.2M followers, 272K engagements "TED's secret to great public speaking Chris Anderson TED There's no single formula for a great talk but there is a secret ingredient that all the best ones have in common. TED Curator Chris Anderson shares this secret along with four ways to make it work for you. Do you have what it takes to share an idea worth spreading TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in [--] minutes (or less). Look for talks on Technology Entertainment and Design -- plus science business" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=-FOCpMAww28) 2016-04-19T15:55Z 27.2M followers, 3.5M engagements "A Simple Way to Break a Bad Habit Judson Brewer TED Visit http://TED.com to get our entire library of TED Talks transcripts translations personalized Talk recommendations and more. Can we break bad habits by being more curious about them Psychiatrist Judson Brewer studies the relationship between mindfulness and addiction from smoking to overeating to all those other things we do even though we know they're bad for us. Learn more about the mechanism of habit development and discover a simple but profound tactic that might help you beat your next urge to smoke snack or check a text while" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=-moW9jvvMr4) 2016-02-24T17:53Z 27.2M followers, 16.1M engagements "Can AI Companions Help Heal Loneliness Eugenia Kuyda TED AI companions could either be the cure to our loneliness epidemic or humanity's final downfall says Eugenia Kuyda creator of Replika an app that allows you to create AI friends. She explores the potential of this technology to either exacerbate isolation or encourage connection advocating for an AI whose success is driven not by clicks and screen time but by human happiness and flourishing. (Recorded at TEDAI San Francisco on October [--] 2024) If you love watching TED Talks like this one become a TED Member to support our mission of" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=-w4JrIxFZRA) 2025-01-17T12:00Z 27.2M followers, 91.2K engagements "The Hidden Power of Sad Songs and Rainy Days Susan Cain and Min Kym TED Have you ever wondered why you like sad music Do you find comfort or inspiration in rainy days In this profound poetic talk author Susan Cain invites you to embrace the feeling of longing -- or the place where joy and sorrow meet as a gateway to creativity connection and love. Accompanied by the splendid sounds of violinist Min Kym Cain meditates on how heartache unexpectedly brings us closer to the sublime beauty of life. If you love watching TED Talks like this one become a TED Member to support our mission of spreading" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=0G2U0R0hOCU) 2022-04-05T11:00Z 27.2M followers, 241.4K engagements "How Airbnb designs for trust Joe Gebbia Joe Gebbia the co-founder of Airbnb bet his whole company on the belief that people can trust each other enough to stay in one another's homes. How did he overcome the stranger-danger bias Through good design. Now [---] million hosted nights (and counting) later Gebbia sets out his dream for a culture of sharing in which design helps foster community and connection instead of isolation and separation. TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=16cM-RFid9U) 2016-04-05T16:50Z 27.2M followers, 572.3K engagements "Sheena Iyengar: How to make choosing easier http://www.ted.com We all want customized experiences and products -- but when faced with [---] options consumers freeze up. With fascinating new research Sheena Iyengar demonstrates how businesses (and others) can improve the experience of choosing. TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in [--] minutes. Featured speakers have included Al Gore on climate change Philippe Starck on design Jill Bolte Taylor on observing her own" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=1pq5jnM1C-A) 2012-01-19T18:14Z 27.2M followers, 592.5K engagements "Why students should have mental health days Hailey Hardcastle Visit http://TED.com to get our entire library of TED Talks transcripts translations personalized talk recommendations and more. School can be rife with stress anxiety panic attacks and even burnout but there's often no formal policy for students who need to prioritize their well-being. Hailey Hardcastle explains why schools should offer mental health days and allow students time to practice emotional hygiene without stigma. Follow along to learn how she and a team of fellow teens transformed their advocacy into law. The TED Talks" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=1qq7lDL-bzY) 2020-06-04T20:03Z 27.2M followers, 1.1M engagements "Whats Behind the Rise of Far Right Politics in Europe Daphne Halikiopoulou TED Far-right parties are gaining popularity worldwide. Why is that Political researcher Daphne Halikiopoulou reveals how rising leaders tap into peoples economic insecurities and distrust of institutions in order to cleverly rebrand their right-wing policies. (Recorded at TEDxVitoriaGasteiz on May [--] 2025) Join us in person at a TED conference: https://tedtalks.social/events Become a TED Member to support our mission: https://ted.com/membership Subscribe to a TED newsletter: https://ted.com/newsletters Follow TED X:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=3913fIgBFhs) 2025-11-14T16:00Z 27.2M followers, 81.8K engagements "Sylvia Earle: How to protect the oceans (TED Prize winner) http://www.ted.com Legendary ocean researcher Sylvia Earle shares astonishing images of the ocean -- and shocking stats about its rapid decline -- as she makes her TED Prize wish: that we will join her in protecting the vital blue heart of the planet. TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in [--] minutes. Featured speakers have included Al Gore on climate change Philippe Starck on design Jill Bolte Taylor on" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=43DuLcBFxoY) 2009-02-19T16:00Z 27.2M followers, 345.6K engagements "Dan Barber: How I fell in love with a fish http://www.ted.com Chef Dan Barber squares off with a dilemma facing many chefs today: how to keep fish on the menu. With impeccable research and deadpan humor he chronicles his pursuit of a sustainable fish he could love and the foodie's honeymoon he's enjoyed since discovering an outrageously delicious fish raised using a revolutionary farming method in Spain. TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in [--] minutes. Featured" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=4EUAMe2ixCI) 2010-03-10T15:53Z 27.2M followers, 374.6K engagements "What separates us from chimpanzees Jane Goodall http://www.ted.com Jane Goodall hasn't found the missing link but she's come closer than nearly anyone else. The primatologist says the only real difference between humans and chimps is our sophisticated language. She urges us to start using it to change the world. TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the world's leading thinkers and doers are invited to give the talk of their lives in [--] minutes. TED stands for Technology Entertainment and Design and TEDTalks cover these topics as" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=51z7WRDjOjM) 2007-05-16T18:30Z 27.2M followers, 623.3K engagements "Why you should define your fears instead of your goals Tim Ferriss TED The hard choices -- what we most fear doing asking saying -- are very often exactly what we need to do. How can we overcome self-paralysis and take action Tim Ferriss encourages us to fully envision and write down our fears in detail in a simple but powerful exercise he calls "fear-setting." Learn more about how this practice can help you thrive in high-stress environments and separate what you can control from what you cannot. The TED Talks channel features the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=5J6jAC6XxAI) 2017-07-14T15:01Z 27.2M followers, 4.9M engagements "Why work doesn't happen at work Jason Fried http://www.ted.com Jason Fried has a radical theory of working: that the office isn't a good place to do it. At TEDxMidwest he lays out the main problems (call them the M&Ms) and offers three suggestions to make work work. TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in [--] minutes. Featured speakers have included Al Gore on climate change Philippe Starck on design Jill Bolte Taylor on observing her own stroke Nicholas Negroponte" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=5XD2kNopsUs) 2010-11-24T15:22Z 27.2M followers, 1.1M engagements "Sarah-Jayne Blakemore: The mysterious workings of the adolescent brain Why do teenagers seem so much more impulsive so much less self-aware than grown-ups Cognitive neuroscientist Sarah-Jayne Blakemore compares the prefrontal cortex in adolescents to that of adults to show us how typically "teenage" behavior is caused by the growing and developing brain. TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in [--] minutes (or less). Look for talks on Technology Entertainment and" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=6zVS8HIPUng) 2012-09-17T15:18Z 27.2M followers, 905.2K engagements "This country isn't just carbon neutral it's carbon negative Tshering Tobgay Deep in the Himalayas on the border between China and India lies the Kingdom of Bhutan which has pledged to remain carbon neutral for all time. In this illuminating talk Bhutan's Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay shares his country's mission to put happiness before economic growth and set a world standard for environmental preservation. TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in [--] minutes (or" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=7Lc_dlVrg5M) 2016-04-01T16:32Z 27.2M followers, 3.8M engagements "Are athletes really getting faster better stronger David Epstein When you look at sporting achievements over the last decades it seems like humans have gotten faster better and stronger in nearly every way. Yet as David Epstein points out in this delightfully counter-intuitive talk we might want to lay off the self-congratulation. Many factors are at play in shattering athletic records and the development of our natural talents is just one of them. TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=8COaMKbNrX0) 2014-04-29T15:11Z 27.2M followers, 7.2M engagements "10 years to transform the future of humanity -- or destabilize the planet Johan Rockstrm Take action on climate change at http://countdown.ted.com. "For the first time we are forced to consider the real risk of destabilizing the entire planet" says climate impact scholar Johan Rockstrm. In a talk backed by vivid animations of the climate crisis he shows how nine out of the [--] big biophysical systems that regulate the climate -- from the permafrost of Siberia to the great forests of the North to the Amazon rainforest -- are at risk of reaching tipping points which could make Earth" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=8Sl28fkrozE) 2020-10-15T11:01Z 27.2M followers, 347.5K engagements "Why people believe weird things Michael Shermer http://www.ted.com Why do people see the Virgin Mary on cheese sandwiches or hear demonic lyrics in "Stairway to Heaven" Using video images and music professional skeptic Michael Shermer explores these and other phenomena including UFOs and alien sightings. He offers cognitive context: In the absence of sound science incomplete information can combine with the power of suggestion (helping us hear those Satanic lyrics in Led Zeppelin). In fact he says humans tend to convince ourselves to believe: We overvalue the "hits" that support our beliefs" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=8T_jwq9ph8k) 2008-04-15T16:21Z 27.2M followers, 3.1M engagements "Why our IQ levels are higher than our grandparents' James Flynn In [----] only 3% of Americans practiced professions that were deemed "cognitively demanding." Today 35% of us do and we have all learned to be flexible in the way that we think about problems. In this fascinating and fast-paced spin through the cognitive history of the 20th century moral philosopher James Flynn makes the case that changes in the way we think have had surprising (and not always positive) consequences. TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the world's" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=9vpqilhW9uI) 2013-09-26T15:13Z 27.2M followers, 3.2M engagements "Why You Should Stop Setting Goals (Yes Really) Emmanuel Acho TED In athletics in business in life everyone sets goals. But that's not the way to excel according to former NFL player Emmanuel Acho now an author and TV sports analyst. Here's what he says to do instead. If you love watching TED Talks like this one become a TED Member to support our mission of spreading ideas: https://ted.com/membership Follow TED Twitter: https://twitter.com/TEDTalks Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ted Facebook: https://facebook.com/TED LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ted-conferences TikTok:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=AA4N5ZFefqs) 2023-09-07T11:00Z 27.2M followers, 163.8K engagements "Most Countries Fail at Clean Energy. Heres How Mine Succeeded Sebastin Kind TED Energy expert Sebastin Kind helped Argentina go from virtually no renewable energy to generating nearly [--] percent of its electricity from wind and solar in just six years despite economic crises and skepticism. How did the country's transition off fossil fuels happen so quickly He shows why the key breakthrough didn't hinge on technology or resources and explains how other countries can follow the same path. (Recorded at TED Countdown Summit [----] on June [--] 2025) Join us in person at a TED conference:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ACC5KCPRt_U) 2025-10-06T15:00Z 27.2M followers, 71.4K engagements "The TED Conference Experience #TEDTalks A TED experience is far more than just the talks. Learn how you can join a powerful community of leaders dreamers and doers this April 13-17 at TED2026: https://conferences.ted.com/ted2026utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=tedexperience TEDTalk TEDTalks TED Talk TED Talks TED TEDTalk TEDTalks TED Talk TED Talks TED" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=AsiuNEXLhf4) 2026-02-12T15:00Z 27.2M followers, 13K engagements "Why specializing early doesn't always mean career success David Epstein Visit http://TED.com to get our entire library of TED Talks transcripts translations personalized talk recommendations and more. A head start doesn't always . well help you get ahead. With examples from sports technology and economics journalist David Epstein shares how specializing in a particular skill too early in life may undermine your long-term development -- and explains the benefits of a "sampling period" where you try new things and focus on building a range of skills. Learn how this broader counterintuitive" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=B6lBtiQZSho) 2020-09-21T15:13Z 27.2M followers, 617.3K engagements "Beware online "filter bubbles" Eli Pariser http://www.ted.com As web companies strive to tailor their services (including news and search results) to our personal tastes there's a dangerous unintended consequence: We get trapped in a "filter bubble" and don't get exposed to information that could challenge or broaden our worldview. Eli Pariser argues powerfully that this will ultimately prove to be bad for us and bad for democracy. Read our community Q&A with Eli (featuring [--] ways to turn off the filter bubble): http://on.ted.com/PariserQA Eli Pariser TEDTalks TED talks personalized web" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=B8ofWFx525s) 2011-05-02T15:36Z 27.2M followers, 1.7M engagements "Can we eat to starve cancer William Li http://www.ted.com William Li presents a new way to think about cancer treatment: angiogenesis targeting the blood vessels that feed a tumor. The crucial first (and best) step: Eating cancer-fighting foods that beat cancer at its own game. TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in [--] minutes. Featured speakers have included Al Gore on climate change Philippe Starck on design Jill Bolte Taylor on observing her own stroke Nicholas" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=B9bDZ5-zPtY) 2010-05-17T16:06Z 27.2M followers, 1.4M engagements "The Brain-Changing Benefits of Exercise Wendy Suzuki TED What's the most transformative thing that you can do for your brain today Exercise says neuroscientist Wendy Suzuki. Get inspired to go to the gym as Suzuki discusses the science of how working out boosts your mood and memory -- and protects your brain against neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's. Visit http://TED.com to get our entire library of TED Talks transcripts translations personalized talk recommendations and more. The TED Talks channel features the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the world's" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=BHY0FxzoKZE) 2018-03-21T14:53Z 27.2M followers, 11.9M engagements "Reggie Watts disorients you in the most entertaining way TED Visit http://TED.com to get our entire library of TED Talks transcripts translations personalized talk recommendations and more. Reggie Watts' beats defy boxes. Unplug your logic board and watch as he blends poetry and crosses musical genres in this larger-than-life performance. The TED Talks channel features the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in [--] minutes (or less). Look for talks on Technology Entertainment and Design -- plus science" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=BdHK_r9RXTc) 2012-05-25T20:17Z 27.2M followers, 10.9M engagements "How a Teddy Bear Company Outpaced Tech Giants Sharon Price John TED Everything successful starts with heart even the most pragmatic business plan says Sharon Price John CEO of Build-A-Bear. She shares how she led a purpose-centered approach to save the beloved teddy bear company from bankruptcy and get it back to global profitability all by asking one powerful question. (Recorded at TED@BCG on October [--] 2025) Join us in person at a TED conference: https://tedtalks.social/events Become a TED Member to support our mission: https://ted.com/membership Subscribe to a TED newsletter:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Bej0gPnHoTY) 2026-01-13T16:00Z 27.2M followers, 20.5K engagements "Were Doing AI All Wrong. Heres How to Get It Right Sasha Luccioni TED Artificial intelligence is changing everything but at what cost AI sustainability expert Sasha Luccioni exposes how tech companies' massive data centers are burning through energy and wrecking the planet. She introduces a powerful alternative: small but mighty AI models that could flip the script and make the technology smarter fairer and sustainable. (Recorded at TED Countdown and Bezos Earth Fund on September [--] 2025) Join us in person at a TED conference: https://tedtalks.social/events Become a TED Member to support our" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Bl-vPf_IAoA) 2025-12-01T16:00Z 27.2M followers, 94.9K engagements "Why videos go viral Kevin Allocca http://www.ted.com Kevin Allocca is YouTube's trends manager and he has deep thoughts about silly web video. In this talk from TEDYouth he shares the [--] reasons a video goes viral. (This is the first talk posted from an amazing TEDYouth event. Many others will come on line next month as part of our TED-Ed launch. We can't wait .) TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in [--] minutes. Featured speakers have included Al Gore on climate" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=BpxVIwCbBK0) 2012-02-27T18:30Z 27.2M followers, 891K engagements "Solar Energy Is Even Cheaper Than You Think Jenny Chase TED How prevalent is solar power really According to researcher Jenny Chase it's already displacing fossil fuels in key energy markets around the world. She explains the rise of affordable solar power and dives into how her team tracked its rapid installation in unexpected countries offering a vision of a brighter more sustainable future. (Recorded at TED Countdown: Overcoming Dilemmas in the Green Transition on October 30th 2024) If you love watching TED Talks like this one become a TED Member to support our mission of spreading ideas:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=BsVhgta2WAo) 2025-01-23T12:00Z 27.2M followers, 274.4K engagements "Why better sleep means a better sex life Sleeping With Science Want a healthier love life Get better sleep says sleep scientist Matt Walker. In this episode he explains how getting more quality shut-eye can boost fertility and vitality plus how sex can even improve your sleep. Sleep -- we spend one-third of our lives doing it but what exactly do we get out of it And how can we do it better In this TED series sleep scientist Matt Walker uncovers the facts and secrets behind our nightly slumber. Check out more episodes on TED.com: https://go.ted.com/sleepingwithscience Visit http://TED.com to" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=C6yUKhotEf0) 2021-11-10T16:00Z 27.2M followers, 313.4K engagements "The Minister of Loneliness Sarah Kay TED Sarah Kay performs "The minister of loneliness" a heartwarming poem imagining what life would look like if homes were connected with tin-can telephone strings creating a universe of curiosity joy and connection. (Recorded at TED2025 on April [--] 2025) Join us in person at a TED conference: https://tedtalks.social/events Become a TED Member to support our mission: https://ted.com/membership Subscribe to a TED newsletter: https://ted.com/newsletters Follow TED X: https://www.twitter.com/TEDTalks Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ted Facebook:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ChDw2Vd_bBE) 2025-12-22T16:00Z 27.2M followers, 26.9K engagements "The Agony of Trying to Unsubscribe James Veitch TED It happens to all of us: you unsubscribe from an unwanted marketing email and a few days later another message from the same company pops up in your inbox. Comedian James Veitch turned this frustration into whimsy when a local supermarket refused to take no for an answer. Hijinks ensued. Join us in person at a TED conference: https://tedtalks.social/events Become a TED Member to support our mission: https://ted.com/membership Subscribe to a TED newsletter: https://ted.com/newsletters Follow TED X: https://www.twitter.com/TEDTalks Instagram:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Dceyy0cX6J4) 2016-09-27T15:12Z 27.2M followers, 23.5M engagements "Inside Indias Astonishing Solar Revolution Kanika Chawla TED In [----] the worlds second largest coal consumer made a bold promise: to increase its solar capacity from three gigawatts to [---] gigawatts in just eight years. Many people called it overly ambitious but energy expert Kanika Chawla saw the opportunity of a lifetime. She tells the story of how India became a solar powerhouse turning an expensive dream into an economic reality and creating a model for other countries to follow suit. (Recorded at TED Countdown Summit [----] on June [--] 2025) Join us in person at a TED conference:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=DxFZ3ojl9yo) 2025-10-23T15:00Z 27.2M followers, 125.5K engagements "The Story We Tell About Poverty Isn't True Mia Birdsong TED Talks As a global community we all want to end poverty. Mia Birdsong suggests a great place to start: Let's honor the skills drive and initiative that poor people bring to the struggle every day. She asks us to look again at people in poverty: They may be broke but they're not broken. TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in [--] minutes (or less). Look for talks on Technology Entertainment and Design -- plus" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=E0oPnS7rUwE) 2015-10-05T18:40Z 27.2M followers, 240K engagements "The Spiritual Wisdom We Need for a Planet in Crisis Tariq Al-Olaimy TED As cascading climate challenges reshape our world the most resilient systems are ones we often overlook. Ecological futurist Tariq Al-Olaimy has seen this firsthand in disaster-stricken communities where church basements mosque yards and temple networks form a "spiritual infrastructure" that sustains people long before formal aid arrives. Drawing on a decade of work with global faith coalitions Al-Olaimy explores why spiritual traditions are uniquely equipped to navigate moments of collapse and how aligning our inner" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=E74vI_Nrn4k) 2026-01-27T16:00Z 27.2M followers, 21.9K engagements "A juror's reflections on the death penalty Lindy Lou Isonhood Lindy Lou Isonhood grew up in a town where the death penalty was a fact of life part of the unspoken culture. But after she served as a juror in a capital murder trial -- and voted "yes" to sentencing a guilty man to death -- something inside her changed. In this engaging and personal talk Isonhood reflects on the question she's been asking herself in the [--] years since the trial: Am I a murderer Check out more TED Talks: http://www.ted.com The TED Talks channel features the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=FJxUN-kNXNs) 2019-03-27T16:04Z 27.2M followers, 72K engagements "The Future Will Be Shaped by Optimists Kevin Kelly TED "Every great and difficult thing has required a strong sense of optimism" says editor and author Kevin Kelly who believes that we have a moral obligation to be optimistic. Tracing humanity's progress throughout history he's observed that a positive outlook helps us solve problems and empowers us to forge a path forward. In this illuminating talk he shares three reasons for optimism during challenging times explaining how it can help us become better ancestors and create the world we want to see for ourselves and future generations. If you" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=FrqBWQ-mVEc) 2022-04-21T15:10Z 27.2M followers, 191.5K engagements "The disarming case to act right now on climate change Greta Thunberg In this passionate call to action 16-year-old climate activist Greta Thunberg explains why in August [----] she walked out of school and organized a strike to raise awareness of global warming protesting outside the Swedish parliament and grabbing the world's attention. "The climate crisis has already been solved. We already have all the facts and solutions" Thunberg says. "All we have to do is to wake up and change." Check out more TED Talks: http://www.ted.com The TED Talks channel features the best talks and performances" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=H2QxFM9y0tY) 2019-02-13T15:43Z 27.2M followers, 2.4M engagements "The surprisingly charming science of your gut Giulia Enders Ever wonder how we poop Learn about the gut -- the system where digestion (and a whole lot more) happens -- as doctor and author Giulia Enders takes us inside the complex fascinating science behind it including its connection to mental health. It turns out looking closer at something we might shy away from can leave us feeling more fearless and appreciative of ourselves. Check out more TED Talks: http://www.ted.com The TED Talks channel features the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the world's leading" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=HNMQ_w7hXTA) 2017-11-24T23:15Z 27.2M followers, 1.1M engagements "Why we need the explorers Brian Cox http://www.ted.com In tough economic times our exploratory science programs -- from space probes to the LHC -- are first to suffer budget cuts. Brian Cox explains how curiosity-driven science pays for itself powering innovation and a profound appreciation of our existence. TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in [--] minutes. TED stands for Technology Entertainment Design and TEDTalks cover these topics as well as science business" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=HdwOlk6HIVc) 2010-06-03T18:34Z 27.2M followers, 469.6K engagements "Jacqueline Woodson: What reading slowly taught me about writing TED Reading slowly -- with her finger running beneath the words even when she was taught not to -- has led Jacqueline Woodson to a life of writing books to be savored. In a lyrical talk she invites us to slow down and appreciate stories that take us places we never thought we'd go and introduce us to people we never thought we'd meet. "Isn't that what this is all about -- finding a way at the end of the day to not feel alone in this world and a way to feel like we've changed it before we leave" she asks. Visit http://TED.com to" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=HzAtOyw6ACw) 2019-10-08T15:09Z 27.2M followers, 332.8K engagements "Learning from dirty jobs Mike Rowe Mike Rowe the host of "Dirty Jobs" tells some compelling (and horrifying) real-life job stories. Listen for his insights and observations about the nature of hard work and how its been unjustifiably degraded in society today. Check out more TED Talks: http://www.ted.com The TED Talks channel features the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in [--] minutes (or less). Look for talks on Technology Entertainment and Design -- plus science business global issues the arts and" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=IRVdiHu1VCc) 2009-03-05T20:12Z 27.2M followers, 7.5M engagements "Why Thinking About Death Helps You Live a Better Life Alua Arthur TED As a death doula or someone who supports dying people and their loved ones Alua Arthur spends a lot of time thinking about the end of life. In a profound talk that examines our brief perfectly human time on this planet she asks us to look at our lives through the lens of our deaths in seeking to answer the question: "What must I do to be at peace with myself so that I may live presently and die gracefully" If you love watching TED Talks like this one become a TED Member to support our mission of spreading ideas:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=IkeuKPZxEhM) 2023-07-06T15:46Z 27.2M followers, 276K engagements "The problem with race-based medicine Dorothy Roberts Social justice advocate and law scholar Dorothy Roberts has a precise and powerful message: Race-based medicine is bad medicine. Even today many doctors still use race as a medical shortcut; they make important decisions about things like pain tolerance based on a patient's skin color instead of medical observation and measurement. In this searing talk Roberts lays out the lingering traces of race-based medicine and invites us to be a part of ending it. "It is more urgent than ever to finally abandon this backward legacy" she says "and to" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=KxLMjn4WPBY) 2016-03-04T19:27Z 27.2M followers, 212.6K engagements "How do we heal medicine Atul Gawande Our medical systems are broken. Doctors are capable of extraordinary (and expensive) treatments but they are losing their core focus: actually treating people. Doctor and writer Atul Gawande suggests we take a step back and look at new ways to do medicine -- with fewer cowboys and more pit crews. TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in [--] minutes. Featured speakers have included Al Gore on climate change Philippe Starck on" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=L3QkaS249Bc) 2012-04-16T18:15Z 27.2M followers, 522.2K engagements "Why Love Is Harder in a Second Language Magdalena Hoeller TED Saying I love you often feels more meaningful in your first language than in any other language you learn later in life explains linguist and polyglot Magdalena Hoeller. Unpacking the hidden challenges of intercultural relationships from language barriers and humor gaps to subtle power dynamics she shares how couples can turn these struggles into opportunities to grow closer. (Recorded at TEDxCooks Hill on October [--] 2024) Join us in person at a TED conference: https://tedtalks.social/events Become a TED Member to support our" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=L_3KmTevD5o) 2025-07-28T15:00Z 27.2M followers, 785.2K engagements "This could be why you're depressed or anxious Johann Hari TED Visit http://TED.com to get our entire library of TED Talks subtitles translations personalized Talk recommendations and more. In a moving talk journalist Johann Hari shares fresh insights on the causes of depression and anxiety from experts around the world -- as well as some exciting emerging solutions. "If you're depressed or anxious you're not weak and you're not crazy -- you're a human being with unmet needs" Hari says. The TED Talks channel features the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the world's" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=MB5IX-np5fE) 2019-10-11T12:38Z 27.2M followers, 12.3M engagements "Architecture that's built to heal Michael Murphy Architecture is more than a clever arrangement of bricks. In this eloquent talk Michael Murphy shows how he and his team look far beyond the blueprint when they're designing. Considering factors from airflow to light theirs is a holistic approach that produces community as well as (beautiful) buildings. He takes us on a tour of projects in countries such as Rwanda and Haiti and reveals a moving ambitious plan for The Memorial to Peace and Justice which he hopes will heal hearts in the American South. TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=MvXZzKZ3JYQ) 2016-10-06T14:50Z 27.2M followers, 325.4K engagements "The danger of AI is weirder than you think Janelle Shane Visit http://TED.com to get our entire library of TED Talks transcripts translations personalized Talk recommendations and more. The danger of artificial intelligence isn't that it's going to rebel against us but that it's going to do exactly what we ask it to do says AI researcher Janelle Shane. Sharing the weird sometimes alarming antics of AI algorithms as they try to solve human problems -- like creating new ice cream flavors or recognizing cars on the road -- Shane shows why AI doesn't yet measure up to real brains. The TED Talks" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=OhCzX0iLnOc) 2019-11-13T23:02Z 27.2M followers, 2.9M engagements "AIs Next Frontier Isnt Where You Might Expect Hardy Pemhiwa TED With a billion mobile phone users and a median population age of [--] Africa isn't catching up to the AI revolution it's writing an entirely different playbook says business leader Hardy Pemhiwa. He shows how a generation of entrepreneurs is using AI to teach classes triage patients and boost farm yields through the power of local compute local data and local languages. (Recorded at TEDAI Vienna on September [--] 2025) Join us in person at a TED conference: https://tedtalks.social/events Become a TED Member to support our mission:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=P1rPiSxYagM) 2026-01-15T16:00Z 27.2M followers, 145.6K engagements "Rethinking infidelity . a talk for anyone who has ever loved Esther Perel TED Visit http://TED.com to get our entire library of TED Talks transcripts translations personalized Talk recommendations and more. Infidelity is the ultimate betrayal. But does it have to be Relationship therapist Esther Perel examines why people cheat and unpacks why affairs are so traumatic: because they threaten our emotional security. In infidelity she sees something unexpected an expression of longing and loss. A must-watch for anyone who has ever cheated or been cheated on or who simply wants a new framework for" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=P2AUat93a8Q) 2015-05-21T15:37Z 27.2M followers, 16.7M engagements "Our campaign to ban plastic bags in Bali Melati and Isabel Wijsen Plastic bags are essentially indestructible yet they're used and thrown away with reckless abandon. Most end up in the ocean where they pollute the water and harm marine life; the rest are burned in garbage piles where they release harmful dioxins into the atmosphere. Melati and Isabel Wijsen are on a mission to stop plastic bags from suffocating their beautiful island home of Bali. Their efforts including petitions beach cleanups even a hunger strike paid off when they convinced their governor to commit to a plastic bag-free" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=P8GCjrDWWUM) 2016-02-19T17:37Z 27.2M followers, 424.4K engagements "Before Avatar . a curious boy James Cameron http://www.ted.com James Cameron's big-budget (and even bigger-grossing) films create an unreal world all their own. In this personal talk he reveals his childhood fascination with the fantastic -- from reading science fiction to deep-sea diving -- and how it ultimately drove the success of his blockbuster hits "Aliens" "The Terminator" "Titanic" and "Avatar." TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in [--] minutes. Featured" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=PVfd6fg7QsM) 2010-03-04T16:19Z 27.2M followers, 499.3K engagements "How to spot a liar Pamela Meyer TED Visit http://TED.com to get our entire library of TED Talks transcripts translations personalized talk recommendations and more. On any given day we're lied to from [--] to [---] times and the clues to detect those lies can be subtle and counter-intuitive. Pamela Meyer author of "Liespotting" shows the manners and "hotspots" used by those trained to recognize deception -- and she argues honesty is a value worth preserving. (Contains mature content) The TED Talks channel features the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the world's leading" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=P_6vDLq64gE) 2011-10-13T19:40Z 27.2M followers, 24.2M engagements "Know your worth and then ask for it Casey Brown Your customers probably aren't paying you what you're worth -- instead they're paying you what they think you're worth. Take the time to learn how to shape their thinking. Pricing consultant Casey Brown shares helpful stories and learnings that can help you better communicate your value and get paid for your excellence. The TED Talks channel features the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in [--] minutes (or less). Look for talks on Technology Entertainment" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=PaxNc5-qn6s) 2017-04-25T18:57Z 27.2M followers, 438.7K engagements "The cost of workplace stress -- and how to reduce it Rob Cooke Visit http://TED.com to get our entire library of TED Talks transcripts translations personalized talk recommendations and more. By some estimates work-related stress drains the US economy of nearly [---] billion dollars a year -- and it can hurt your productivity and personal health too says wellness advocate Rob Cooke. He shares some strategies to help put your mental physical and emotional well-being back at the forefront. The TED Talks channel features the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the world's" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=QE8kNh52EeU) 2020-05-27T12:50Z 27.2M followers, 323.2K engagements "The arrival of non-human intelligence is a very big deal says the former Google CEO. #TEDTalks In a wide-ranging interview with technologist Bilawal Sidhu Schmidt makes the case that AI is wildly underhyped as near-constant breakthroughs give rise to systems capable of doing even the most complex tasks on their own. https://youtu.be/id4YRO7G0wE TEDTalk TEDTalks TED Talk TED Talks TED TEDTalk TEDTalks TED Talk TED Talks TED" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=QSKjD84Z6Rc) 2025-05-17T21:00Z 27.2M followers, 724.8K engagements "Get comfortable with being uncomfortable Luvvie Ajayi Jones TED Luvvie Ajayi Jones isn't afraid to speak her mind or to be the one dissenting voice in a crowd and neither should you. "Your silence serves no one" says the writer activist and self-proclaimed professional troublemaker. In this bright uplifting talk Ajayi Jones shares three questions to ask yourself if you're teetering on the edge of speaking up or quieting down -- and encourages all of us to get a little more comfortable with being uncomfortable. Check out more TED Talks: http://www.ted.com The TED Talks channel features the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=QijH4UAqGD8) 2018-01-02T12:46Z 27.2M followers, 5.3M engagements "A beginner's guide to quantum computing Shohini Ghose A quantum computer isn't just a more powerful version of the computers we use today; it's something else entirely based on emerging scientific understanding -- and more than a bit of uncertainty. Enter the quantum wonderland with TED Fellow Shohini Ghose and learn how this technology holds the potential to transform medicine create unbreakable encryption and even teleport information. Check out more TED Talks: http://www.ted.com The TED Talks channel features the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the world's leading" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=QuR969uMICM) 2019-02-01T18:21Z 27.2M followers, 2.6M engagements "A healthy economy should be designed to thrive not grow Kate Raworth What would a sustainable universally beneficial economy look like "Like a doughnut" says Oxford economist Kate Raworth. In a stellar eye-opening talk she explains how we can move countries out of the hole -- where people are falling short on life's essentials -- and create regenerative distributive economies that work within the planet's ecological limits. Check out more TED Talks: http://www.ted.com The TED Talks channel features the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the world's leading thinkers and" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Rhcrbcg8HBw) 2018-06-04T23:02Z 27.2M followers, 859.4K engagements "How the blockchain will radically transform the economy Bettina Warburg Visit http://TED.com to get our entire library of TED Talks transcripts translations personalized talk recommendations and more. Say hello to the decentralized economy -- the blockchain is about to change everything. In this lucid explainer of the complex (and confusing) technology Bettina Warburg describes how the blockchain will eliminate the need for centralized institutions like banks or governments to facilitate trade evolving age-old models of commerce and finance into something far more interesting: a distributed" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=RplnSVTzvnU) 2016-12-08T16:11Z 27.2M followers, 2.4M engagements "How to Quit Your Job Without Ruining Your Career The Way We Work a TED series Stuck in an unfulfilling or stagnant job To achieve a smooth departure without burning bridges try this three-step exit strategy from career coach Gala Jackson. She'll help you move on to your next position with courage confidence and clarity. Visit http://TED.com to get our entire library of TED Talks transcripts translations personalized talk recommendations and more. The TED Talks channel features the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Rw7TWQ-Rt2Q) 2023-03-01T15:46Z 27.2M followers, 164.3K engagements "The Exciting Perilous Journey Toward AGI Ilya Sutskever TED Just weeks before the management shakeup at OpenAI rocked Silicon Valley and made international news the company's cofounder and chief scientist Ilya Sutskever explored the transformative potential of artificial general intelligence (AGI) highlighting how it could surpass human intelligence and profoundly transform every aspect of life. Hear his take on the promises and perils of AGI and his optimistic case for how unprecedented collaboration will ensure its safe and beneficial development. (Recorded October [--] 2023) If you love" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=SEkGLj0bwAU) 2023-11-20T22:32Z 27.2M followers, 888K engagements ""Shadow" Kesha Visit http://TED.com to get our entire library of TED Talks transcripts translations personalized talk recommendations and more. Grammy-nominated popstar Kesha delivers a powerful earthshaking performance of "Shadow" a song from her critically acclaimed album "High Road" that's all about refusing to let the negativity of others darken your skies and the power of fearless perseverance. She's accompanied by Mary Lattimore on harp Karina DePiano on piano and Skyler Stonestreet and Kenna Ramsey singing background vocals. The TED Talks channel features the best talks and" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=SHY4KH4PK7Y) 2020-11-16T16:00Z 27.2M followers, 714.7K engagements "3 ways to create a space that moves you from a Broadway set designer David Korins Check out more TED Talks: http://www.ted.com The TED Talks channel features the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in [--] minutes (or less). Look for talks on Technology Entertainment and Design -- plus science business global issues the arts and more. Follow TED on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/TEDTalks Like TED on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TED Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/TED TEDTalk" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=SU8JYKGekXo) 2018-10-31T16:18Z 27.2M followers, 263.6K engagements "Why AI Is Incredibly Smart and Shockingly Stupid Yejin Choi TED Computer scientist Yejin Choi is here to demystify the current state of massive artificial intelligence systems like ChatGPT highlighting three key problems with cutting-edge large language models (including some funny instances of them failing at basic commonsense reasoning.) She welcomes us into a new era in which AI is becoming almost like a new intellectual species -- and identifies the benefits of building smaller AI systems trained on human norms and values. (Followed by a Q&A with head of TED Chris Anderson) If you love" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=SvBR0OGT5VI) 2023-04-28T15:20Z 27.2M followers, 450.8K engagements "Feats of memory anyone can do Joshua Foer http://www.ted.com There are people who can quickly memorize lists of thousands of numbers the order of all the cards in a deck (or ten) and much more. Science writer Joshua Foer describes the technique -- called the memory palace -- and shows off its most remarkable feature: anyone can learn how to use it including him. TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in [--] minutes. Featured speakers have included Al Gore on climate" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=U6PoUg7jXsA) 2012-05-10T21:33Z 27.2M followers, 2.1M engagements "Why Autism Is Often Missed in Women and Girls Kate Kahle TED Women and girls with autism spectrum disorder often don't display the behaviors people typically associate with neurodivergence greatly impacting when how -- and if -- they are diagnosed. Autism acceptance advocate Kate Kahle makes the case for more research into this gender discrepancy sharing her personal experience with masking being diagnosed as a teenager and how it allowed her to better understand herself. "Autism is not a disease and it doesn't need to be cured" she says. "It's just a different way some brains can work." If" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=UI6kObHls-4) 2023-04-07T11:00Z 27.2M followers, 118.3K engagements "Quantum Computers Arent What You Think Theyre Cooler Hartmut Neven TED Quantum computers obtain superpowers by tapping into parallel universes says Hartmut Neven the founder and lead of Google Quantum AI. He explains how this emerging tech can far surpass traditional computers by relying on quantum physics rather than binary logic and shares a roadmap to build the ultimate quantum computer. Learn how this fascinating and powerful tech can help humanity take on seemingly unsolvable problems in medicine sustainable energy AI neuroscience and more. If you love watching TED Talks like this one" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=UtDllX_MTbw) 2024-07-19T14:59Z 27.2M followers, 843.2K engagements "My stroke of insight Jill Bolte Taylor TED Visit http://TED.com to get our entire library of TED Talks transcripts translations personalized talk recommendations and more. Jill Bolte Taylor got a research opportunity few brain scientists would wish for: She had a massive stroke and watched as her brain functions -- motion speech self-awareness -- shut down one by one. An astonishing story. The TED Talks channel features the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in [--] minutes (or less). Look for talks on" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=UyyjU8fzEYU) 2008-03-13T19:02Z 27.2M followers, 8.8M engagements "How to reduce bias in your workplace The Way We Work a TED series We all have bias -- especially the unconscious kind -- and its preventing us from doing our best work. Gone unchecked bias can make employees feel resentful frustrated and silenced and it can even lead to outright discrimination and harassment. These are the [--] ways to reduce bias at work according to Just Work co-founders author Kim Scott and CEO Trier Bryant. The Way We Work is a TED original video series where leaders and thinkers offer practical wisdom and insight into how we can adapt and thrive amid changing workplace" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=VEP7_BeXH64) 2021-10-25T15:00Z 27.2M followers, 225.1K engagements "My descent into Americas neo-Nazi movement -- and how I got out Christian Picciolini At [--] Christian Picciolini went from nave teenager to white supremacist -- and soon the leader of the first neo-Nazi skinhead gang in the United States. How was he radicalized and how did he ultimately get out of the movement In this courageous talk Picciolini shares the surprising and counterintuitive solution to hate in all forms. Check out more TED Talks: http://www.ted.com The TED Talks channel features the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the world's leading thinkers and doers" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=VM6HZqQKhok) 2018-04-20T13:31Z 27.2M followers, 1.8M engagements "The Tipping Points of Climate Change and Where We Stand Johan Rockstrm TED We're nearly halfway through the 2020s dubbed the most decisive decade for action on climate change. Where exactly do things stand Climate impact scholar Johan Rockstrm offers the most up-to-date scientific assessment of the state of the planet and explains what must be done to preserve Earth's resilience to human pressure. If you love watching TED Talks like this one become a TED Member to support our mission of spreading ideas: https://ted.com/membership Follow TED X: https://twitter.com/TEDTalks Instagram:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Vl6VhCAeEfQ) 2024-08-15T11:00Z 27.2M followers, 1.5M engagements "How racism makes us sick David R. Williams Why does race matter so profoundly for health David R. Williams developed a scale to measure the impact of discrimination on well-being going beyond traditional measures like income and education to reveal how factors like implicit bias residential segregation and negative stereotypes create and sustain inequality. In this eye-opening talk Williams presents evidence for how racism is producing a rigged system -- and offers hopeful examples of programs across the US that are working to dismantle discrimination. The TED Talks channel features the best" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=VzyjDR_AWzE) 2017-05-02T15:41Z 27.2M followers, 372.9K engagements "How to Succeed in Your New Job The Way We Work a TED series Starting a new job can be really scary but it doesn't have to be. Here's what career navigation expert Gorick Ng says are the keys to making a great first impression plus what you can do to ensure your new workplace is a great fit long term. The Way We Work is a TED original video series where leaders and thinkers offer practical wisdom and insight into how we can adapt and thrive amid changing workplace conventions. Visit https://go.ted.com/thewaywework for more If you love watching TED Talks like this one become a TED Member to" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=WgR6mUSsEig) 2023-09-12T15:04Z 27.2M followers, 339.2K engagements "Everything Is Improvisation Including This TED Talk Reggie Watts TED In this ode to improvisation musician and comedian Reggie Watts beatboxes raps loops his own rhythms and reflects upon the everyday power of turning the mundane into magic. After all he says we're all just making it up as we go along. (Recorded at TED2024 on April [--] 2024) If you love watching TED Talks like this one become a TED Member to support our mission of spreading ideas: https://ted.com/membership Follow TED X: https://twitter.com/TEDTalks Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ted Facebook: https://facebook.com/TED" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=WicBE2Uwz0A) 2024-10-07T11:00Z 27.2M followers, 157.1K engagements "A Mysterious Design That Appears Across Millennia Terry Moore TED What can we make of a design that shows up over and over in disparate cultures throughout history Theorist Terry Moore explores "Penrose tiling" -- two shapes that fit together in infinite combinations without ever repeating -- and ponders what it might mean. If you love watching TED Talks like this one become a TED Member to support our mission of spreading ideas: https://ted.com/membership Follow TED Twitter: https://twitter.com/TEDTalks Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ted Facebook: https://facebook.com/TED LinkedIn:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=XqUOgqlZ8bc) 2023-08-16T11:00Z 27.2M followers, 3.3M engagements "Sitting All Day Is Killing You Heres What to Do About It Manoush Zomorodi TED You've heard that too much time online is bad for your mental health but what is it doing to your body In this energizing talk journalist and author Manoush Zomorodi explains how tech habits (including sitting all day) affect your physical health from making you feel exhausted to raising rates of chronic illness. With early results from a 20000-person experiment she shares a practical solution to go from "wired and tired" to feeling healthier and more productive. (Recorded at TEDNext [----] on November [--] 2025) Join" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ZLq1SbBQRWY) 2026-01-05T17:01Z 27.2M followers, 278.4K engagements "The violin and my dark night of the soul Ji-Hae Park In her quest to become a world-famous violinist Ji-Hae Park fell into a severe depression. Only music was able to lift her out again -- showing her that her goal needn't be to play lofty concert halls but instead to bring the wonder of the instrument to as many people as possible. TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in [--] minutes (or less). Look for talks on Technology Entertainment and Design -- plus science" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ZMGZQZRIsJE) 2013-05-24T15:18Z 27.2M followers, 3.5M engagements "The Secret to Telling a Great Story in Less Than [--] Seconds Jenny Hoyos TED For social media creator and viral video hitmaker @JennyHoyos the key to telling a great story is to keep it brief. She breaks down her framework for telling stories in [--] seconds or less that can gain millions of views online or simply elevate your everyday conversations. (Created in collaboration with @ignite; recorded at TEDNext [----] on October [--] 2024) If you love watching TED Talks like this one become a TED Member to support our mission of spreading ideas: https://ted.com/membership Follow TED X:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ZmNpeXTj2c4) 2025-01-30T17:00Z 27.2M followers, 617.3K engagements "What I learned from going blind in space Chris Hadfield TED Visit http://TED.com to get our entire library of TED Talks transcripts translations personalized talk recommendations and more. There's an astronaut saying: In space "there is no problem so bad that you can't make it worse." So how do you deal with the complexity the sheer pressure of dealing with dangerous and scary situations Retired colonel Chris Hadfield paints a vivid portrait of how to be prepared for the worst in space (and life) -- and it starts with walking into a spider's web. Watch for a special space-y performance. The" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Zo62S0ulqhA) 2014-03-19T15:16Z 27.2M followers, 10.4M engagements "3 ways to spot a bad statistic Mona Chalabi Sometimes it's hard to know what statistics are worthy of trust. But we shouldn't count out stats altogether . instead we should learn to look behind them. In this delightful hilarious talk data journalist Mona Chalabi shares handy tips to help question interpret and truly understand what the numbers are saying. The TED Talks channel features the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in [--] minutes (or less). Look for talks on Technology Entertainment and Design" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Zwwanld4T1w) 2017-04-17T15:19Z 27.2M followers, 266.1K engagements "Can Exercise Actually "Boost" Your Metabolism Body Stuff with Dr. Jen Gunter TED Can you "boost" your metabolism by exercising more Well it's complicated. Diving deep into surprising truths about how the body conserves and expends energy in the form of calories Dr. Jen Gunter reveals what your metabolism actually does the role of exercise -- and other things weight loss culture doesn't want you to know. Think you know how your body works Think again In this TED original series Dr. Jen Gunter will share the truth about what's *really* going on inside you. For more tune into her podcast Body" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=_X834O9MaCM) 2022-10-12T14:50Z 27.2M followers, 377.6K engagements "The moral bias behind your search results Andreas Ekstrm Search engines have become our most trusted sources of information and arbiters of truth. But can we ever get an unbiased search result Swedish author and journalist Andreas Ekstrm argues that such a thing is a philosophical impossibility. In this thoughtful talk he calls on us to strengthen the bonds between technology and the humanities and he reminds us that behind every algorithm is a set of personal beliefs that no code can ever completely eradicate. TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=_vBggxCNNno) 2015-12-07T16:42Z 27.2M followers, 157.5K engagements "Why is our universe fine-tuned for life Brian Greene http://www.ted.com At the heart of modern cosmology is a mystery: Why does our universe appear so exquisitely tuned to create the conditions necessary for life In this tour de force tour of some of science's biggest new discoveries Brian Greene shows how the mind-boggling idea of a multiverse may hold the answer to the riddle. TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in [--] minutes. Featured speakers have included Al" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=bf7BXwVeyWw) 2012-04-23T18:44Z 27.2M followers, 4.8M engagements "The Trick to Powerful Public Speaking Lawrence Bernstein TED Why do so many of us get nervous when public speaking Communication expert Lawrence Bernstein says the key to dealing with the pressure is as simple as having a casual chat. He introduces the "coffee shop test" as a way to help you overcome nerves connect with your audience and deliver a message that truly resonates. (Recorded at TEDxRoyal Holloway on January [--] 2024) If you love watching TED Talks like this one become a TED Member to support our mission of spreading ideas: https://ted.com/membership Follow TED X:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=bsxJVgb6Kls) 2024-12-11T12:00Z 27.2M followers, 390.4K engagements "The Secret Ingredients of Great Hospitality Will Guidara TED Restaurateur Will Guidara's life changed when he decided to serve a two-dollar hot dog in his fancy four-star restaurant creating a personalized experience for some out-of-town customers craving authentic New York City street food. The move earned such a positive reaction that Guidara began pursuing this kind of "unreasonable hospitality" full-time seeking out ways to create extraordinary experiences and give people more than they could ever possibly expect. In this funny and heartwarming talk he shares three steps to crafting truly" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=bwcyXcOpWVs) 2022-10-31T11:00Z 27.2M followers, 721.2K engagements "Homeopathy quackery and fraud James Randi TED http://www.ted.com Legendary skeptic James Randi takes a fatal dose of homeopathic sleeping pills onstage kicking off a searing 18-minute indictment of irrational beliefs. He throws out a challenge to the world's psychics: Prove what you do is real and I'll give you a million dollars. (No takers yet.) TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in [--] minutes. TED stands for Technology Entertainment Design and TEDTalks cover" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=c0Z7KeNCi7g) 2010-04-20T16:51Z 27.2M followers, 4.6M engagements "Why you should make useless things Simone Giertz In this joyful heartfelt talk featuring demos of her wonderfully wacky creations Simone Giertz shares her craft: making useless robots. Her inventions -- designed to chop vegetables cut hair apply lipstick and more -- rarely (if ever) succeed and that's the point. "The true beauty of making useless things is this acknowledgment that you don't always know what the best answer is" Giertz says. "It turns off that voice in your head that tells you that you know exactly how the world works. Maybe a toothbrush helmet isn't the answer but at least" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=c0bsKc4tiuY) 2018-05-09T17:29Z 27.2M followers, 3.5M engagements "Bryan Stevenson: We need to talk about an injustice TED In an engaging and personal talk -- with cameo appearances from his grandmother and Rosa Parks -- human rights lawyer Bryan Stevenson shares some hard truths about America's justice system starting with a massive imbalance along racial lines: a third of the country's black male population has been incarcerated at some point in their lives. These issues which are wrapped up in America's unexamined history are rarely talked about with this level of candor insight and persuasiveness. Visit http://TED.com to get our entire library of TED" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=c2tOp7OxyQ8) 2012-03-05T20:14Z 27.2M followers, 2M engagements "Mikko Hypponen: Fighting viruses defending the net http://www.ted.com It's been [--] years since the first PC virus (Brain A) hit the net and what was once an annoyance has become a sophisticated tool for crime and espionage. Computer security expert Mikko Hyppnen tells us how we can stop these new viruses from threatening the internet as we know it. TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in [--] minutes. Featured speakers have included Al Gore on climate change Philippe" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=cf3zxHuSM2Y) 2011-07-20T04:19Z 27.2M followers, 280.6K engagements "How to Claim Your Leadership Power Michael Timms TED When faced with challenges do you often seek someone else to blame Leadership expert Michael Timms shows why this instinct is counterproductive highlighting three effective habits of self-accountability that will empower you and others to make positive change whether at home or at work. If you love watching TED Talks like this one become a TED Member to support our mission of spreading ideas: https://ted.com/membership Follow TED X: https://twitter.com/TEDTalks Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ted Facebook: https://facebook.com/TED" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=dIYmzf21d1g) 2024-07-23T14:54Z 27.2M followers, 1.6M engagements "Yuko Munakata: The science behind how parents affect child development TED Visit http://TED.com to get our entire library of TED Talks transcripts translations personalized talk recommendations and more. Parents take a deep breath: how your kids turn out isn't fully on you. Of course parenting plays an important role in shaping who children become but psychologist Yuko Munakata offers an alternative research-backed reality that highlights how it's just one of many factors that influence the chaotic complexity of childhood development. A rethink for anyone wondering what made them who they are" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=evw0h1kg-j4) 2021-06-02T18:21Z 27.2M followers, 508.6K engagements "Bluegrass virtuosity from . New Jersey Sleepy Man Banjo Boys TED Visit http://TED.com to get our entire library of TED Talks transcripts translations personalized talk recommendations and more. All under the age of [--] brothers Jonny Robbie and Tommy Mizzone are from New Jersey a US state that's better known for the rock of Bruce Springsteen than the bluegrass of Earl Scruggs. Nonetheless the siblings began performing bluegrass covers as well as their own compositions at a young age. Here they play three dazzling songs in three different keys passing the lead back and forth from fiddle to" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=fB8UTheTR7s) 2013-07-05T15:40Z 27.2M followers, 8.7M engagements "Do You Really Need [--] Hours of Sleep Every Night Body Stuff with Dr. Jen Gunter TED When you can't sleep you're desperate for help. And there's a booming industry waiting to tell you all the ways a lack of sleep can ruin your health -- and to sell you fancy gadgets to help you finally doze off. Shedding light on this flawed doomsday messaging Dr. Jen Gunter explains why you shouldn't lose sleep over sleep -- and what to do instead. (For more on how your body works tune in to her podcast Body Stuff with Dr. Jen Gunter from the TED Audio Collective.) Think you know how your body works Think" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=fQUeDdaVoWo) 2022-11-02T14:37Z 27.2M followers, 4.5M engagements "How to Spot a Cult Sarah Edmondson TED Nobody joins a cult on purpose says Sarah Edmondson a former member of the infamous Nxivm cult and one of the three whistleblowers that led to its downfall. She explains how she got ensnared in this highly manipulative group and then escaped it and shares red flags to help you distinguish between a cult and a safe community. If you love watching TED Talks like this one become a TED Member to support our mission of spreading ideas: https://ted.com/membership Follow TED X: https://twitter.com/TEDTalks Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ted Facebook:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=fa7uN2vo6rc) 2024-04-05T11:00Z 27.2M followers, 535.8K engagements "The illusion of consciousness Dan Dennett http://www.ted.com Philosopher Dan Dennett makes a compelling argument that not only don't we understand our own consciousness but that half the time our brains are actively fooling us. TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the world's leading thinkers and doers are invited to give the talk of their lives in [--] minutes. TED stands for Technology Entertainment and Design and TEDTalks cover these topics as well as science business politics and the arts. Watch the Top [--] TEDTalks on TED.com at" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=fjbWr3ODbAo) 2007-05-03T21:54Z 27.2M followers, 1.8M engagements "What it was like to grow up under China's one-child policy Nanfu Wang China's one-child policy ended in [----] but we're just beginning to understand what it was like to live under the program says TED Fellow and documentary filmmaker Nanfu Wang. With footage from her film "One Child Nation" she shares untold stories that reveal the policy's complex consequences and expose the creeping power of propaganda. Get TED Talks recommended just for you Learn more at https://www.ted.com/signup. The TED Talks channel features the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the world's" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=flb_S5JJC4k) 2019-09-10T15:44Z 27.2M followers, 1.1M engagements "Why schools need to embrace kids' creativity Sir Ken Robinson Watch the full talk: http://tedtalks.social/creativity A clip from Sir Ken Robinson's TED Talk "Do schools kill creativity" from TED2006 Sir Ken Robinson makes an entertaining and profoundly moving case for creating an education system that nurtures (rather than undermines) creativity. The TED Talks channel features the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in [--] minutes (or less). Look for talks on Technology Entertainment and Design -- plus" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=g4IAa8wZlqU) 2021-06-21T15:13Z 27.2M followers, 145.3K engagements "My year of saying yes to everything Shonda Rhimes Shonda Rhimes the titan behind Grey's Anatomy Scandal and How to Get Away With Murder is responsible for some [--] hours of television per season and she loves to work. "When I am hard at work when I am deep in it there is no other feeling" she says. She has a name for this feeling: The hum. The hum is a drug the hum is music the hum is God's whisper in her ear. But what happens when it stops Is she anything besides the hum In this moving talk join Rhimes on a journey through her "year of yes" and find out how she got her hum back. TEDTalks is a" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=gmj-azFbpkA) 2016-03-09T17:07Z 27.2M followers, 1.8M engagements "If I controlled the Internet Rives http://www.ted.com How many poets could cram eBay Friendster and Monster.com into 3-minute poem worthy of a standing ovation Enjoy Rives' unique talent. TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the world's leading thinkers and doers are invited to give the talk of their lives in [--] minutes -- including speakers such as Jill Bolte Taylor Sir Ken Robinson Hans Rosling Al Gore and Arthur Benjamin. TED stands for Technology Entertainment and Design and TEDTalks cover these topics as well as science" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=gu_PQBmk-6c) 2006-12-25T17:58Z 27.2M followers, 398.9K engagements "The most mysterious star in the universe Tabetha Boyajian Something massive with roughly [----] times the area of Earth is blocking the light coming from a distant star known as KIC [-------] and nobody is quite sure what it is. As astronomer Tabetha Boyajian investigated this perplexing celestial object a colleague suggested something unusual: Could it be an alien-built megastructure Such an extraordinary idea would require extraordinary evidence. In this talk Boyajian gives us a look at how scientists search for and test hypotheses when faced with the unknown. TEDTalks is a daily video podcast" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=gypAjPp6eps) 2016-04-29T16:32Z 27.2M followers, 6.7M engagements "This TED Talk Is Full of Bad Ideas Gabe Whaley TED What if the worst ideas turned out to be the most interesting Mischief-making artist Gabe Whaley shares how he built a collective of artists whose seemingly bad ideas like selling [----] keys to the same car often go viral and sell for thousands of dollars. His playful experiments show why its worth leaning into the absurd because you never know what might happen. (Recorded at TED2025 on April [--] 2025) Join us in person at a TED conference: https://tedtalks.social/events Become a TED Member to support our mission: https://ted.com/membership" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=hn3vHUpIyhE) 2025-10-17T15:01Z 27.2M followers, 237.3K engagements "8 lessons on building a company people enjoy working for The Way We Work a TED series Most companies operate on a set of policies: mandated vacation days travel guidelines standard work hours annual goals. But what happens when a company looks less to control and more to trust Patty McCord the iconic former chief talent officer at Netflix shares the key insights that led her to toss the handbook out the window. The Way We Work is a TED original video series where leaders and thinkers offer practical wisdom and insight into how we can adapt and thrive amid changing workplace conventions. Visit" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=iBa9EoEbb38) 2019-02-09T14:28Z 27.2M followers, 624.3K engagements "Why Having Fun Is the Secret to a Healthier Life Catherine Price TED Have you had your daily dose of fun It's not just enjoyable it's also essential for your health and happiness says science journalist Catherine Price. She proposes a new definition of fun -- what she calls "true fun" -- and shares easy evidence-backed ways to weave playfulness flow and connection into your everyday life. If you love watching TED Talks like this one become a TED Member to support our mission of spreading ideas: http://ted.com/membership Follow TED Twitter: http://twitter.com/TEDTalks Instagram:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=iMBJrvEwv8s) 2022-07-21T16:08Z 27.2M followers, 2.7M engagements "The AI Revolution Is Underhyped Eric Schmidt TED The arrival of non-human intelligence is a very big deal says former Google CEO and chairman Eric Schmidt. In a wide-ranging interview with technologist Bilawal Sidhu Schmidt makes the case that AI is wildly underhyped as near-constant breakthroughs give rise to systems capable of doing even the most complex tasks on their own. He explores the staggering opportunities sobering challenges and urgent risks of AI showing why everyone will need to engage with this technology in order to remain relevant. (Recorded at TED2025 on April [--] 2025) If you" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=id4YRO7G0wE) 2025-05-15T15:13Z 27.2M followers, 2.2M engagements "This Is What LGBT Life Is Like Around the World Jenni Chang and Lisa Dazols TED Talks As a gay couple in San Francisco Jenni Chang and Lisa Dazols had a relatively easy time living the way they wanted. But outside the bubble of the Bay Area what was life like for people still lacking basic rights They set off on a world tour in search of "Supergays" LGBT people who were doing something extraordinary in the world. In [--] countries across Africa Asia and South America from India recently home to the world's first openly gay prince to Argentina the first country in Latin America to grant marriage" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ivfJJh9y1UI) 2015-12-04T16:55Z 27.2M followers, 1.2M engagements "A new way to think about the transition to motherhood Alexandra Sacks When a baby is born so is a mother -- but the natural (and sometimes unsteady) process of transition to motherhood is often silenced by shame or misdiagnosed as postpartum depression. In this quick informative talk reproductive psychiatrist Alexandra Sacks breaks down the emotional tug-of-war of becoming a new mother -- and shares a term that could help describe it: matrescence. Check out more TED Talks: http://www.ted.com The TED Talks channel features the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=jOsX_HnJtHU) 2018-09-20T22:20Z 27.2M followers, 345.2K engagements "Rachel Botsman: The currency of the new economy is trust There's been an explosion of collaborative consumption -- web-powered sharing of cars apartments skills. Rachel Botsman explores the currency that makes systems like Airbnb and Taskrabbit work: trust influence and what she calls "reputation capital." the TED Conference where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in [--] minutes (or less). Look for talks on Technology Entertainment and Design -- plus science business global issues the arts and much more. Find closed captions and translated subtitles in many" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=kTqgiF4HmgQ) 2012-09-24T14:47Z 27.2M followers, 158.8K engagements "We don't "move on" from grief. We move forward with it Nora McInerny TED In a talk that's by turns heartbreaking and hilarious writer and podcaster Nora McInerny shares her hard-earned wisdom about life and death. Her candid approach to something that will let's face it affect us all is as liberating as it is gut-wrenching. Most powerfully she encourages us to shift how we approach grief. "A grieving person is going to laugh again and smile again" she says. "They're going to move forward. But that doesn't mean that they've moved on." Get TED Talks recommended just for you Learn more at" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=khkJkR-ipfw) 2019-04-25T15:55Z 27.2M followers, 2.1M engagements "Barry Schwartz: Our loss of wisdom http://www.ted.com Barry Schwartz makes a passionate call for practical wisdom as an antidote to a society gone mad with bureaucracy. He argues powerfully that rules often fail us incentives often backfire and practical everyday wisdom will help rebuild our world. TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in [--] minutes. Featured speakers have included Al Gore on climate changePhilippe Starck on designJill Bolte Taylor on observing her" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=lA-zdh_bQBo) 2009-02-16T18:20Z 27.2M followers, 598K engagements "The art of choosing Sheena Iyengar TED http://www.ted.com Sheena Iyengar studies how we make choices -- and how we feel about the choices we make. At TEDGlobal she talks about both trivial choices (Coke v. Pepsi) and profound ones and shares her groundbreaking research that has uncovered some surprising attitudes about our decisions. TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in [--] minutes. Featured speakers have included Al Gore on climate change Philippe Starck on" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=lDq9-QxvsNU) 2010-07-26T15:05Z 27.2M followers, 1.1M engagements "The unheard story behind the Sistine Chapel Elizabeth Lev The Sistine Chapel is one of the most iconic buildings on earth but there's a lot you probably don't know about it. In this tour-de-force talk art historian Elizabeth Lev guides us across the famous building's ceiling and Michelangelo's vital depiction of traditional stories showing how the painter reached beyond the religious iconography of the time to chart new artistic waters. Five hundred years after the artist painted it says Lev the Sistine Chapel forces us to look around as if it were a mirror and ask "Who am I and what role do" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=lQflBowgVB4) 2016-02-12T17:26Z 27.2M followers, 302.8K engagements "How I beat stage fright Joe Kowan Humanity's fine-tuned sense of fear served us well as a young species giving us laser focus to avoid being eaten by competing beasts. But it's less wonderful when that same visceral body-hijacking sense of fear kicks in in front of [--] folk-music fans at a Tuesday night open-mic. Palms sweat hands shake vision blurs and the brain says RUN: it's stage fright. In this charming tuneful little talk Joe Kowan talks about how he conquered it. TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the world's leading" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=lq_BVyou38s) 2014-01-24T19:20Z 27.2M followers, 679K engagements "Why we have virus outbreaks & how we can prevent them Nathan Wolfe http://www.ted.com SARS avian flu swine flu . each virus outbreak raises the question: What can be done A compelling answer from virus hunter Nathan Wolfe who's outwitting the next pandemic by staying two steps ahead: discovering new deadly viruses where they first emerge -- passing from animals to humans among poor subsistence hunters in Africa -- and stopping them before they claim millions of lives. TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the world's leading" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=mMEPV-NTeZs) 2009-03-27T13:16Z 27.2M followers, 316.8K engagements "What's so funny about mental illness Ruby Wax Diseases of the body garner sympathy says comedian Ruby Wax -- except those of the brain. Why is that With dazzling energy and humor Wax diagnosed a decade ago with clinical depression urges us to put an end to the stigma of mental illness. TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in [--] minutes (or less). Look for talks on Technology Entertainment and Design -- plus science business global issues the arts and much more." [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=mbbMLOZjUYI) 2012-10-10T15:46Z 27.2M followers, 839.5K engagements "What Makes People Luckier Than Others Tina Seelig @TED In this insightful talk Stanford engineering school professor Tina Seelig shares three unexpected ways to increase your luck -- and your ability to see and seize opportunities. Watch her full TED Talk: https://youtu.be/PX61e3sAj5k #TED #TEDTalks #newyear TEDTalk TEDTalks TED Talk TED Talks TED TEDTalk TEDTalks TED Talk TED Talks TED" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=mxdJMIog5y8) 2025-01-08T19:00Z 27.2M followers, 157K engagements "An ER doctor on triaging your "crazy busy" life Darria Long Visit http://TED.com to get our entire library of TED Talks transcripts translations personalized talk recommendations and more. How do doctors in the emergency room stay calm and focused amidst the chaos Drawing on years of experience ER doctor Darria Long shares a straightforward framework to help you take back control and feel less overwhelmed when life starts to get "crazy busy." The TED Talks channel features the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=nLjchFPvcQo) 2020-06-11T14:23Z 27.2M followers, 228.9K engagements "3 lessons on decision-making from a poker champion Liv Boeree Is it better to be lucky or good Should we trust our gut feelings or rely on probabilities and careful analysis when making important decisions In this quick talk professional poker player Liv Boeree shares three strategies she's learned from the game and how we can apply them to real life. Check out more TED Talks: http://www.ted.com The TED Talks channel features the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in [--] minutes (or less). Look for talks" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=nisSeC81u2M) 2018-10-22T15:06Z 27.2M followers, 1.1M engagements "Lets Get Real About Free Speech Greg Lukianoff TED "Too many people believe in something closer to freedom from speech rather than freedom of speech" says attorney Greg Lukianoff. In a timely talk he warns against the rise of "mob censorship" and reminds us why free speech is the best check on power ever invented. (Recorded at TED2025 on April [--] 2025) Join us in person at a TED conference: https://tedtalks.social/events Become a TED Member to support our mission: https://ted.com/membership Subscribe to a TED newsletter: https://ted.com/newsletters Follow TED X:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=noWh8SSeRCo) 2025-07-08T15:01Z 27.2M followers, 47.7K engagements "Sherwin Nuland: How electroshock therapy changed me http://www.ted.com Surgeon and author Sherwin Nuland discusses the development of electroshock therapy as a cure for severe life-threatening depression -- including his own. Its a moving and heartfelt talk about relief redemption and second chances. TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the world's leading thinkers and doers are invited to give the talk of their lives in [--] minutes -- including speakers such as Jill Bolte Taylor Sir Ken Robinson Hans Rosling Al Gore and Arthur" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=oEZrAGdZ1i8) 2007-10-30T14:30Z 27.2M followers, 327.1K engagements "The secrets of learning a new language Ldia Machov TED Visit http://TED.com to get our entire library of TED Talks transcripts translations personalized talk recommendations and more. Want to learn a new language but feel daunted or unsure where to begin You don't need some special talent or a "language gene" says Ldia Machov. In an upbeat inspiring talk she reveals the secrets of polyglots (people who speak multiple languages) and shares four principles to help unlock your own hidden language talent -- and have fun while doing it. The TED Talks channel features the best talks and" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=o_XVt5rdpFY) 2019-01-24T15:48Z 27.2M followers, 12.2M engagements "Meet NEO Your Robot Butler in Training Bernt Brnich TED What if doing your chores were as easy as flipping a switch In this talk and live demo roboticist and founder of 1X Bernt Brnich introduces NEO a humanoid robot designed to help you out around the house. Watch as NEO shows off its ability to vacuum water plants and keep you company while Brnich tells the story of its development and shares a vision for robot helpers that could free up your time to focus on what truly matters. (Recorded at TED2025 on April [--] 2025) If you love watching TED Talks like this one become a TED Member to support" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=p3uBMqCPSDk) 2025-04-14T11:01Z 27.2M followers, 833.7K engagements "The future of money Neha Narula What happens when the way we buy sell and pay for things changes perhaps even removing the need for banks or currency exchange bureaus That's the radical promise of a world powered by cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum. We're not there yet but in this sparky talk digital currency researcher Neha Narula describes the collective fiction of money and paints a picture of a very different looking future. TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=pPgd7Hj3ABQ) 2016-10-03T17:39Z 27.1M followers, 418.3K engagements "Glenn Greenwald: Why privacy matters Glenn Greenwald was one of the first reporters to see and write about the Edward Snowden files with their revelations about the United States' extensive surveillance of private citizens. In this searing talk Greenwald makes the case for why you need to care about privacy even if youre not doing anything you need to hide." TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in [--] minutes (or less). Look for talks on Technology Entertainment and" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=pcSlowAhvUk) 2014-10-10T13:49Z 27.2M followers, 951.2K engagements "Listening to shame Bren Brown TED http://www.ted.com Shame is an unspoken epidemic the secret behind many forms of broken behavior. Bren Brown whose earlier talk on vulnerability became a viral hit explores what can happen when people confront their shame head-on. Her own humor humanity and vulnerability shine through every word. TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in [--] minutes. Featured speakers have included Al Gore on climate change Philippe Starck on design" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=psN1DORYYV0) 2012-03-16T16:06Z 27.2M followers, 8.2M engagements "Who are you really The puzzle of personality Brian Little TED Visit http://TED.com to get our entire library of TED Talks transcripts translations personalized talk recommendations and more. What makes you you Psychologists like to talk about our traits or defined characteristics that make us who we are. But Brian Little is more interested in moments when we transcend those traits sometimes because our culture demands it of us and sometimes because we demand it of ourselves. Join Little as he dissects the surprising differences between introverts and extroverts and explains why your" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=qYvXk_bqlBk) 2016-07-19T16:56Z 27.2M followers, 13.9M engagements "3 ways to plan for the (very) long term Ari Wallach We increasingly make decisions based on short-term goals and gains -- an approach that makes the future more uncertain and less safe. How can we learn to think about and plan for a better future in the long term . like grandchildren-scale long term Ari Wallach shares three tactics for thinking beyond the immediate. The TED Talks channel features the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in [--] minutes (or less). Look for talks on Technology Entertainment" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=tjkrKA1cVdU) 2017-05-05T14:44Z 27.2M followers, 263.2K engagements "Ilissa Ocko: The fastest way to slow climate change now TED Countdown "Cutting methane is the single fastest most effective opportunity to reduce climate change risks in the near term" says atmospheric scientist Ilissa Ocko. That's because unlike carbon dioxide methane's warming power doesn't come from a gradual buildup over time but is almost entirely from recent emissions. Ocko identifies three main sources of methane pollution which if addressed could dramatically slow down the rate of global warming within years -- not decades. "This is the methane moment" Ocko says. Countdown is TED's" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=tlWuP7wESZw) 2022-01-15T16:00Z 27.2M followers, 318K engagements "Our fight for disability rights -- and why we're not done yet Judith Heumann Four decades ago Judith Heumann helped to lead a groundbreaking protest called the Section [---] sit-in -- in which disabled-rights activists occupied a federal building for almost a month demanding greater accessibility for all. In this personal inspiring talk Heumann tells the stories behind the protest -- and reminds us that [--] years on there's still work left to do. Check out more TED Talks: http://www.ted.com The TED Talks channel features the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the world's" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=uJr4wGcLNsA) 2018-04-24T14:29Z 27.2M followers, 187.7K engagements "What is economic value and who creates it Mariana Mazzucato Visit http://TED.com to get our entire library of TED Talks transcripts translations personalized Talk recommendations and more. Where does wealth come from who creates it and what destroys it In this deep dive into global economics Mariana Mazzucato explains how we lost sight of what value means and why we need to rethink our current financial systems -- so capitalism can be steered toward a bold innovative and sustainable future that works for all of us. The TED Talks channel features the best talks and performances from the TED" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=uXrCeiQxWyc) 2020-01-10T16:44Z 27.2M followers, 351.7K engagements "Before I die I want to. Candy Chang In her New Orleans neighborhood artist and TED Fellow Candy Chang turned an abandoned house into a giant chalkboard asking a fill-in-the-blank question: "Before I die I want to ___." Her neighbors' answers -- surprising poignant funny -- became an unexpected mirror for the community. (What's your answer) TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in [--] minutes (or less). TED stands for Technology Entertainment Design and TEDTalks cover" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=uebxlIrosiM) 2012-09-04T15:16Z 27.2M followers, 741.3K engagements "How many stories have been lost throughout history #TEDTalks Conceptual artist Tavares Strachan creates the kinds of projects that make you stop in your tracks like a 4.5-ton block of Arctic ice he brought back to his birthplace in the Bahamas or a gold Egyptian-inspired sculpture he launched into orbit around the Earth. Now he presents his latest creation the Encyclopedia of Invisibility: a 3000-page tome filled with more than [-----] entries on people places and events often left out of the history books -- and encourages us all to unearth hidden stories before they disappear to the passage" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=vWI54OyP7WI) 2026-02-15T20:00Z 27.2M followers, 22.6K engagements "Autism what we know (and what we don't know yet) Wendy Chung In this calm and factual talk geneticist Wendy Chung shares what we know about autism spectrum disorder for example that autism has multiple perhaps interlocking causes. Looking beyond the worry and concern that can surround a diagnosis Chung and her team look at what we've learned through studies treatments and careful listening. TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in [--] minutes (or less). Look for" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=wKlMcLTqRLs) 2014-04-28T15:31Z 27.2M followers, 2.4M engagements "Why I Spend Hours Sketching in Conflict Zones George Butler TED Illustrator and TED Fellow George Butler reports on the ground from conflict zones climate hotspots and humanitarian crises using pen ink and watercolors to highlight personal stories of perseverance. By slowing down and going deeper than the headlines his humanistic approach is shifting how we think about the news. (Recorded at TED Fellows Films [----] on April [--] 2025) Join us in person at a TED conference: https://tedtalks.social/events Become a TED Member to support our mission: https://ted.com/membership Subscribe to a TED" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=wx2Ml3vWHys) 2026-01-09T16:01Z 27.2M followers, 25.3K engagements "With Spatial Intelligence AI Will Understand the Real World Fei-Fei Li TED In the beginning of the universe all was darkness until the first organisms developed sight which ushered in an explosion of life learning and progress. AI pioneer Fei-Fei Li says a similar moment is about to happen for computers and robots. She shows how machines are gaining "spatial intelligence" the ability to process visual data make predictions and act upon those predictions and shares how this could enable AI to interact with humans in the real world. If you love watching TED Talks like this one become a TED" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=y8NtMZ7VGmU) 2024-05-16T13:42Z 27.2M followers, 790.9K engagements "Neil Harbisson: I listen to color http://www.ted.com Artist Neil Harbisson was born completely color blind but these days a device attached to his head turns color into audible frequencies. Instead of seeing a world in grayscale Harbisson can hear a symphony of color -- and yes even listen to faces and paintings. TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in [--] minutes. Featured speakers have included Al Gore on climate change Philippe Starck on design Jill Bolte Taylor" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ygRNoieAnzI) 2012-07-20T21:51Z 27.2M followers, 873.9K engagements "How to tie your shoes Terry Moore http://www.ted.com Terry Moore found out he'd been tying his shoes the wrong way his whole life. In the spirit of TED he takes the stage to share a better way. (Historical note: This was the very first 3-minute audience talk given from the TED stage in 2005.) TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in [--] minutes. Featured speakers have included Al Gore on climate change Philippe Starck on design Jill Bolte Taylor on observing her own" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=zAFcV7zuUDA) 2011-05-20T20:47Z 27.2M followers, 2.6M engagements "How to Close the Authority Gap Mary Ann Sieghart TED Women are routinely underestimated overlooked interrupted talked over or mistaken for someone more junior at the workplace. Author Mary Ann Sieghart calls this the "authority gap" all the ways women are (still) taken less seriously than men despite proven competence and expertise. She explains how we can close this pernicious gap and why everyone wins when we do so. If you love watching TED Talks like this one become a TED Member to support our mission of spreading ideas: https://ted.com/membership Follow TED X: https://twitter.com/TEDTalks" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=zJcYAqNfgtA) 2024-03-12T13:19Z 27.2M followers, 51.2K engagements "How to Make AI a Force for Good in Climate Manoush Zomorodi and Amen Ra Mashariki TED In a now-famous Go match against a human in [----] AI made Move [--] a seemingly nonsensical play that baffled every expert but ultimately won it the match. Amen Ra Mashariki director of AI at the Bezos Earth Fund thinks we need AI to make that same kind of creative leap for climate solutions. In conversation with TED Radio Hour host Manoush Zomorodi he shares a vision for new AI solutions to environmental problems that human experts haven't yet dreamed up. (Recorded at TED Countdown and Bezos Earth Fund on" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=zQY0zf9-WXI) 2026-02-13T16:01Z 27.2M followers, 12.2K engagements "Michael Sandel: Why we shouldn't trust markets with our civic life In the past three decades says Michael Sandel the US has drifted from a market economy to a market society; it's fair to say that an American's experience of shared civic life depends on how much money they have. (Three key examples: access to education access to justice political influence.) In a talk and audience discussion Sandel asks us to think honestly on this question: In our current democracy is too much for sale TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=3nsoN-LS8RQ) 2013-10-07T15:36Z 27.2M followers, 662.3K engagements "Empower a girl transform a community Kakenya Ntaiya Kakenya Ntaiya turned her dream of getting an education into a movement to empower vulnerable girls and bring an end to harmful traditional practices in Kenya. Meet two students at the Kakenya Center for Excellence a school where girls can live and study safely -- and uplift their community along the way. "When you empower a girl you transform a community" Ntaiya says. Get TED Talks recommended just for you Learn more at https://www.ted.com/signup. The TED Talks channel features the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=5nM21P8lJ2I) 2019-05-01T14:51Z 27.2M followers, 48.2K engagements "How We're Reverse Engineering the Human Brain in the Lab Sergiu P. Pasca TED Neuroscientist Sergiu P. Pasca has made it his life's work to understand how the human brain builds itself -- and what makes it susceptible to disease. In a mind-blowing talk laden with breakthrough science he shows how his team figured out how to grow "organoids" and what they call brain "assembloids" -- self-organizing clumps of neural tissue derived from stem cells that have shown the ability to form circuits -- and explains how these miniature parts of the nervous system are bringing us closer to demystifying the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ABmRCdnVq3E) 2022-08-29T13:00Z 27.2M followers, 150.8K engagements "The optimism bias Tali Sharot http://www.ted.com Are we born to be optimistic rather than realistic Tali Sharot shares new research that suggests our brains are wired to look on the bright side -- and how that can be both dangerous and beneficial. TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in [--] minutes. Featured speakers have included Al Gore on climate change Philippe Starck on design Jill Bolte Taylor on observing her own stroke Nicholas Negroponte on One Laptop per" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=B8rmi95pYL0) 2012-05-14T15:55Z 27.2M followers, 577.2K engagements "Why I'm done trying to be "man enough" Justin Baldoni Justin Baldoni wants to start a dialogue with men about redefining masculinity -- to figure out ways to be not just good men but good humans. In a warm personal talk he shares his effort to reconcile who he is with who the world tells him a man should be. And he has a challenge for men: "See if you can use the same qualities that you feel make you a man to go deeper" he says. "Your strength your bravery your toughness: Are you brave enough to be vulnerable Are you strong enough to be sensitive Are you confident enough to listen to the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Cetg4gu0oQQ) 2018-01-03T16:02Z 27.2M followers, 3.8M engagements "How to Raise Successful Kids -- Without Over-Parenting Julie Lythcott-Haims TED By loading kids with high expectations and micromanaging their lives at every turn parents aren't actually helping. At least that's how Julie Lythcott-Haims sees it. With passion and wry humor the former Dean of Freshmen at Stanford makes the case for parents to stop defining their children's success via grades and test scores. Instead she says they should focus on providing the oldest idea of all: unconditional love. Whether youre just launching your adult life or finally giving yourself permission to question" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=CyElHdaqkjo) 2016-10-04T17:38Z 27.2M followers, 4.2M engagements "Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: The Danger of a Single Story TED Our lives our cultures are composed of many overlapping stories. Novelist Chimamanda Adichie tells the story of how she found her authentic cultural voice -- and warns that if we hear only a single story about another person or country we risk a critical misunderstanding. Visit http://TED.com to get our entire library of TED Talks transcripts translations personalized talk recommendations and more. The TED Talks channel features the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the world's leading thinkers and doers give" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=D9Ihs241zeg) 2009-10-07T19:40Z 27.2M followers, 15.8M engagements "Are We Heading Toward World War III Heni Ozi Cukier TED In this urgent talk political scientist Heni Ozi Cukier analyzes the social economic political and military conditions that preceded the last two world wars revealing how historical patterns and todays geopolitical shifts may be pointing us in a dangerously familiar direction. Connecting past and present he challenges us to recognize the warning signs and act before its too late. (Recorded at TEDxLisboa on March [--] 2025) Join us in person at a TED conference: https://tedtalks.social/events Become a TED Member to support our mission:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Ew59SKy181Y) 2025-10-15T15:00Z 27.2M followers, 561.4K engagements "Build a tower build a team Tom Wujec http://www.ted.com Tom Wujec from Autodesk presents some surprisingly deep research into the "marshmallow problem" -- a simple team-building exercise that involves dry spaghetti one yard of tape and a marshmallow. Who can build the tallest tower with these ingredients And why does a surprising group always beat the average TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in [--] minutes. Featured speakers have included Al Gore on climate" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=H0_yKBitO8M) 2010-04-22T14:35Z 27.2M followers, 2.7M engagements "Dangerous memes Dan Dennett http://www.ted.com Starting with the simple tale of an ant philosopher Dan Dennett unleashes a devastating salvo of ideas making a powerful case for the existence of memes -- concepts that are literally alive. TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the world's leading thinkers and doers are invited to give the talk of their lives in [--] minutes -- including speakers such as Jill Bolte Taylor Sir Ken Robinson Hans Rosling Al Gore and Arthur Benjamin. TED stands for Technology Entertainment and Design and" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=KzGjEkp772s) 2007-07-03T05:53Z 27.1M followers, 519.8K engagements "Harry Baker: A love poem for lonely prime numbers Performance poet (and math student) Harry Baker spins a love poem about his favorite kind of numbers the lonely love-lorn prime. Stay on for two more lively inspiring poems from this charming performer. TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in [--] minutes (or less). Look for talks on Technology Entertainment and Design -- plus science business global issues the arts and much more. Find closed captions and translated" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=O6jrLgvCUNs) 2015-03-04T16:44Z 27.2M followers, 387.2K engagements "The biology of our best and worst selves Robert Sapolsky How can humans be so compassionate and altruistic -- and also so brutal and violent To understand why we do what we do neuroscientist Robert Sapolsky looks at extreme context examining actions on timescales from seconds to millions of years before they occurred. In this fascinating talk he shares his cutting edge research into the biology that drives our worst and best behaviors. The TED Talks channel features the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ORthzIOEf30) 2017-05-31T15:05Z 27.2M followers, 1.2M engagements "Is This the Future of Media Substack Cofounder Hamish McKenzie TED What if the polarizing mess of social media clickbait headlines and addictive algorithms isn't a breakdown of media but a transition to something better Substack cofounder Hamish McKenzie explores how independent creators are growing a new media "garden" where trust beats engagement metrics and audiences matter more than ads. Learn why clicking subscribe doesnt just signal support; it gives you power. (Recorded at TED2025 on April [--] 2025) If you love watching TED Talks like this one become a TED Member to support our mission" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=WBOtQvqWpcg) 2025-05-22T15:01Z 27.2M followers, 75K engagements "This Is How Kids Should Be Learning with AI Priya Lakhani TED As AI races into classrooms we risk confusing quick and easy answers with true learning says AI education entrepreneur Priya Lakhani. She explains why being challenged is essential for making knowledge stick and how AI can be designed to strengthen (not weaken) learning teaching and thinking.(Recorded at TEDNext [----] on November [--] [----] Join us in person at a TED conference: https://tedtalks.social/events Become a TED Member to support our mission: https://ted.com/membership Subscribe to a TED newsletter:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=YBH8rQv4aTQ) 2026-01-29T16:00Z 27.2M followers, 57K engagements "Eduardo Briceo: How to get better at the things you care about TED Working hard but not improving You're not alone. Eduardo Briceo reveals a simple way to think about getting better at the things you do whether that's work parenting or creative hobbies. And he shares some useful techniques so you can keep learning and always feel like you're moving forward. Visit http://TED.com to get our entire library of TED Talks transcripts translations personalized talk recommendations and more. The TED Talks channel features the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the world's" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=YKACzIrog24) 2017-02-23T17:13Z 27.2M followers, 700.2K engagements "Are we born to run Christopher McDougall http://www.ted.com Christopher McDougall explores the mysteries of the human desire to run. How did running help early humans survive -- and what urges from our ancient ancestors spur us on today At TEDxPennQuarter McDougall tells the story of the marathoner with a heart of gold the unlikely ultra-runner and the hidden tribe in Mexico that runs to live. TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in [--] minutes. Featured speakers" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=b-iGZPtWXzE) 2011-02-04T15:03Z 27.2M followers, 2M engagements "How Your Brain Alters Your Reality (W/ Anil Seth) How to Be a Better Human TED What is the aspect of being you that you cling to most tightly Why are you you and not somebody else How do you understand and make sense of your experiences These are questions studied by Anil Seth Professor of Cognitive and Computational Neuroscience and the University of Sussex. Anil and Chris reflect on the limitations in describing the brain as a supercomputer the ethical and morally grey areas of technological advancements and brain computer interfaces and how hallucinogenic drugs affect consciousness. Follow" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=n6VzKtEKs3o) 2025-10-22T20:00Z 27.2M followers, 72.9K engagements "The lie that invented racism John Biewen Visit http://TED.com to get our entire library of TED Talks transcripts translations personalized talk recommendations and more. To understand and eradicate racist thinking start at the beginning. That's what journalist and documentarian John Biewen did leading to a trove of surprising and thought-provoking information on the "origins" of race. He shares his findings supplying answers to fundamental questions about racism -- and lays out an exemplary path for practicing effective allyship. The TED Talks channel features the best talks and performances" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=oIZDtqWX6Fk) 2020-11-01T17:24Z 27.2M followers, 1.4M engagements "Where are all the aliens Stephen Webb The universe is incredibly old astoundingly vast and populated by trillions of planets -- so where are all the aliens Astronomer Stephen Webb has an explanation: we're alone in the universe. In a mind-expanding talk he spells out the remarkable barriers a planet would need to clear in order to host an extraterrestrial civilization -- and makes a case for the beauty of our potential cosmic loneliness. "The silence of the universe is shouting 'We're the creatures who got lucky'" Webb says. Check out more TED Talks: http://www.ted.com The TED Talks channel" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=qaIghx4QRN4) 2018-08-16T15:43Z 27.2M followers, 4.6M engagements "A swarm of mini drones makes . magic Marco Tempest Visit http://TED.com to get our entire library of TED Talks transcripts translations personalized Talk recommendations and more. Leading a swarm of small buzzing flying machines techno-magician Marco Tempest orchestrates a "cyber illusion" that will have you asking yourself: Was that science or magic Get TED Talks recommended just for you Learn more at http://TED.com/signup. The TED Talks channel features the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in 18" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=u2bQSKvZ2qI) 2020-01-29T16:23Z 27.2M followers, 353.8K engagements "Bernie Krause: The voice of the natural world Bernie Krause has been recording wild soundscapes -- the wind in the trees the chirping of birds the subtle sounds of insect larvae -- for [--] years. In that time he has seen many environments radically altered by humans sometimes even by practices thought to be environmentally safe. A surprising look at what we can learn through nature's symphonies from the grunting of a sea anemone to the sad calls of a beaver in mourning. TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the world's leading" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=uTbA-mxo858) 2013-07-15T15:18Z 27.2M followers, 199.4K engagements "Could a DAO Build the Next Great City Scott Fitsimones TED Could DAOs or "decentralized autonomous organizations" be the key to building the next great city Experimental urbanist Scott Fitsimones shares how these mission-driven blockchain-governed collectively owned organizations could increase the speed and efficiency of building cities (among many other applications) -- all while pooling decision-making power in a radically collaborative way. Hear about how he started a "crypto co-op" that bought [--] acres of land in Wyoming and learn more about the potential for DAOs to get things done in" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=zTStDvUtQWc) 2022-07-28T11:00Z 27.2M followers, 96.8K engagements "Make no mistake. or do it might make you famous #TEDTalks Sharing his accidental journey to viral fame digital pioneer Joshua Schachter reveals how programming a robot to make deliberate mistakes in otherwise deeply satisfying plotter art sparked millions of views (and hilariously strong reactions). Learn how to turn your frustration into creative success and discover how quirky unexpected art can captivate audiences worldwide. TEDTalk TEDTalks TED Talk TED Talks TED TEDTalk TEDTalks TED Talk TED Talks TED" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=-0aZ2TmrsX8) 2025-08-08T16:00Z 27.2M followers, 5.8M engagements "The pharmacy of the future Personalized pills 3D printed at home Daniel Kraft We need to change how we prescribe drugs says physician Daniel Kraft: too often medications are dosed incorrectly cause toxic side effects or just don't work. In a talk and concept demo Kraft shares his vision for a future of personalized medication unveiling a prototype 3D printer that could design pills that adapt to our individual needs. Check out more TED Talks: http://www.ted.com The TED Talks channel features the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the world's leading thinkers and doers" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=-RkhAP0_ms4) 2018-11-08T20:52Z 27.2M followers, 149.6K engagements "Schools Urgently Need a Redesign. Heres How Aylon Samouha TED When kids say school is "fine" that's the sound of potential fading says education innovator Aylon Samouha. He introduces Transcend the nonprofit engaging communities across the US to redesign their schools and connect learning to the world kids are growing into. Check out what school looks like when students are solving real-world problems and building things that matter not just studying what's on the test. (This ambitious idea is part of The Audacious Project TED's initiative to inspire and fund global change.) (Recorded at" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=-iGbPbAaqLs) 2026-01-11T16:00Z 27.2M followers, 37.3K engagements "Stop Telling Single People to Get Married Peter McGraw TED Why do we assume single people arent happy Behavioral economist (and lifelong bachelor) Peter McGraw advocates for a world in which single life is just as accepted as marriage debunking the myth that getting hitched is the only path to fulfillment. From spinsters to cat ladies he outlines the power in chosen family and invites you to reconsider what it means to live a remarkable life. (Recorded at TEDxBoulder on September [--] 2024) Join us in person at a TED conference: https://tedtalks.social/events Become a TED Member to support our" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=0ZLLoNYEYfs) 2025-06-20T15:00Z 27.2M followers, 570.9K engagements "You aren't at the mercy of your emotions -- your brain creates them Lisa Feldman Barrett Can you look at someone's face and know what they're feeling Does everyone experience happiness sadness and anxiety the same way What are emotions anyway For the past [--] years psychology professor Lisa Feldman Barrett has mapped facial expressions scanned brains and analyzed hundreds of physiology studies to understand what emotions really are. She shares the results of her exhaustive research -- and explains how we may have more control over our emotions than we think. Check out more TED Talks:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=0gks6ceq4eQ) 2018-01-23T13:04Z 27.2M followers, 3M engagements "What does my headscarf mean to you Yassmin Abdel-Magied Unconscious bias is a prevalent factor driving culture causing us all to make assumptions based on our own upbringings and influences. Such implicit prejudice affects everything and it's time for us to be more thoughtful smarter better. In this funny honest talk Yassmin Abdel-Magied uses a surprising way to challenge us all to look beyond our initial perceptions. TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in 18" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=18zvlz5CxPE) 2015-05-27T16:02Z 27.2M followers, 871.2K engagements "It turns out you really are what you eat #TEDTalks Biologist Kathleen McAuliffe dives into new research that suggests certain bacteria in your gut can influence major parts of who you are from your personality to life-changing neurological disorders. Learn more about how this emerging science could change how we treat disease and discover the impact of your internal microbial makeup on your mood weight and more. TEDTalk TEDTalks TED Talk TED Talks TED TEDTalk TEDTalks TED Talk TED Talks TED" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=2-7U8bLjlJE) 2026-01-15T19:30Z 27.2M followers, 37.1K engagements "A virtual choir [----] voices strong Eric Whitacre http://www.ted.com In a moving and madly viral video last year composer Eric Whitacre led a virtual choir of singers from around the world. He talks through the creative challenges of making music powered by YouTube and unveils the first [--] minutes of his new work "Sleep" with a video choir of [----]. The full piece premieres April [--] (yes on YouTube). TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in [--] minutes. TED stands for" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=2NENlXsW4pM) 2011-04-04T14:20Z 27.2M followers, 2M engagements "Nicholas Christakis: The hidden influence of social networks http://www.ted.com We're all embedded in vast social networks of friends family co-workers and more. Nicholas Christakis tracks how a wide variety of traits -- from happiness to obesity -- can spread from person to person showing how your location in the network might impact your life in ways you don't even know. TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in [--] minutes. Featured speakers have included Al Gore" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=2U-tOghblfE) 2010-05-10T15:48Z 27.2M followers, 474.4K engagements "The Best Thing That Could Happen to the Energy Industry Matt Tilleard TED History has been written by whoever controls the dominant fuel of the era until now says renewables entrepreneur Matt Tilleard. He explains why as the clean energy transition ramps up were moving from a world where energy comes from burning fuels to one where it will come from using technology. Learn why this could change everything about global power dynamics and why the future belongs not to those who control resources but to those who build and share technology. (Recorded at TED Countdown Summit [----] on June [--] 2025)" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=2ZIfqLDG_Qs) 2025-10-28T15:00Z 27.2M followers, 215.6K engagements "The science of cells that never get old Elizabeth Blackburn What makes our bodies age . our skin wrinkle our hair turn white our immune systems weaken Biologist Elizabeth Blackburn shares a Nobel Prize for her work finding out the answer with the discovery of telomerase: an enzyme that replenishes the caps at the end of chromosomes which break down when cells divide. Learn more about Blackburn's groundbreaking research -- including how we might have more control over aging than we think. Check out more TED Talks: http://www.ted.com The TED Talks channel features the best talks and" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=2wseM6wWd74) 2017-12-15T16:09Z 27.2M followers, 623.1K engagements "Falling in love is the easy part Mandy Len Catron Did you know you can fall in love with anyone just by asking them [--] questions Mandy Len Catron tried this experiment it worked and she wrote a viral article about it (that your mom probably sent you). But is that real love Did it last And whats the difference between falling in love and staying in love TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in [--] minutes (or less). Look for talks on Technology Entertainment and" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=3aYWvujaT6M) 2015-10-08T15:12Z 27.2M followers, 761.1K engagements "How to Stop AI from Killing Your Critical Thinking Advait Sarkar TED Chatbots might help you get work done faster but at what cost When we outsource our reasoning to artificial intelligence we reduce ourselves to "middle managers for our own thoughts" says AI and design researcher Advait Sarkar. He examines the cognitive trade-offs of using AI at work and introduces a different kind of tool: one that encourages critical thinking nudges reflection and actually helps you get smarter. (Recorded at TEDAI Vienna on September [--] 2025) Join us in person at a TED conference:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=3lPnN8omdPA) 2025-12-28T16:00Z 27.2M followers, 290K engagements "How Regenerative Agriculture Brings Life Back to the Land Gabe Brown TED Over his decades of farming and ranching Gabe Brown has noticed a troubling trend: the conventional farming techniques he used were degrading the soil and ruining crops. He shares how his family farm turned things around by adopting regenerative agricultural practices and shows how the wider food system can use these same methods to improve food quality and revitalize the land. (Recorded at TED Countdown Dilemma Series: Food on June [--] 2024) If you love watching TED Talks like this one become a TED Member to support our" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=4R7mX6pChSA) 2024-10-14T11:00Z 27.2M followers, 254.7K engagements Limited data mode. Full metrics available with subscription: lunarcrush.com/pricing
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"The surprising habits of original thinkers Adam Grant TED Visit http://TED.com to get our entire library of TED Talks transcripts translations personalized talk recommendations and more. How do creative people come up with great ideas Organizational psychologist Adam Grant studies "originals": thinkers who dream up new ideas and take action to put them into the world. In this talk learn three unexpected habits of originals including embracing failure. "The greatest originals are the ones who fail the most because they're the ones who try the most" Grant says. "You need a lot of bad ideas in"
YouTube Link 2016-04-26T15:28Z 27.2M followers, 12M engagements
"Thoughts on humanity fame and love Shah Rukh Khan TED Visit http://TED.com to get our entire library of TED Talks transcripts translations personalized talk recommendations and more. "I sell dreams and I peddle love to millions of people" says Shah Rukh Khan Bollywood's biggest star. In this charming funny talk Khan traces the arc of his life showcases a few of his famous dance moves and shares hard-earned wisdom from a life spent in the spotlight. (Full English and Hindi subtitles are available for this talk. Click the "CC" button in the bottom right corner of your screen to turn subtitles"
YouTube Link 2017-05-11T11:47Z 27.2M followers, 11.2M engagements
"Poetry and Music That Reaches Across the Digital Void Elle Cordova TED In this whimsical talk and performance musician and comedian Elle Cordova ponders what happened before the Big Bang. Shes then joined by guitarist Toni Lindgren for the original song Carl Sagan exploring social media human connection and how were all just reaching out like stars in the night sky. (Recorded at TED2024 on April [--] 2024) If you love watching TED Talks like this one become a TED Member to support our mission of spreading ideas: https://ted.com/membership Follow TED X: https://twitter.com/TEDTalks Instagram:"
YouTube Link 2024-10-31T11:00Z 27.2M followers, 233.3K engagements
"Elizabeth Pisani: Sex drugs and HIV -- let's get rational http://www.ted.com Armed with bracing logic wit and her "public-health nerd" glasses Elizabeth Pisani reveals the myriad of inconsistencies in today's political systems that prevent our dollars from effectively fighting the spread of HIV. Her research with at-risk populations -- from junkies in prison to sex workers on the street in Cambodia -- demonstrates the sometimes counter-intuitive measures that could stall the spread of this devastating disease. TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED"
YouTube Link 2010-04-05T15:15Z 27.2M followers, 169.4K engagements
"Tax the Rich and Save the Planet Esther Duflo TED Nobel Prize-winning economist Esther Duflo brings her data-driven precision to the climate crisis and the numbers are damning. While world leaders haggle over finances at endless summits rising temperatures will kill millions in the poorest countries by the end of this century. She calculates the staggering cost of wealthy nations pumping greenhouse gases into the atmosphere proving that getting billionaires to pay their fair share in taxes is the best way to cover these damages. (Recorded at TED Countdown Summit [----] on June [--] 2025) Join us"
YouTube Link 2025-11-04T16:00Z 27.2M followers, 26.6K engagements
""You Found Me" Helen Gillet Cellist and singer Helen Gillet mixes her classical training New Orleans-based jazz roots and free improvisational skills to perform her own eclectic music. In a powerful melodious performance she plays her song "You Found Me." Check out more TED Talks: http://www.ted.com The TED Talks channel features the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in [--] minutes (or less). Look for talks on Technology Entertainment and Design -- plus science business global issues the arts and more."
YouTube Link 2018-06-08T21:06Z 27.2M followers, 91.3K engagements
"The psychology of your future self Dan Gilbert "Human beings are works in progress that mistakenly think they're finished." Dan Gilbert shares recent research on a phenomenon he calls the "end of history illusion" where we somehow imagine that the person we are right now is the person we'll be for the rest of time. Hint: that's not the case. TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in [--] minutes (or less). Look for talks on Technology Entertainment and Design -- plus"
YouTube Link 2014-06-03T15:23Z 27.2M followers, 898.5K engagements
"Is the US Headed Towards Another Civil War Barbara F. Walter TED Based on her work for a CIA task force aimed at predicting civil wars political scientist Barbara F. Walter examines the rise in extremism and threats to democracies around the globe -- and paints an unsettling picture of the increasing likelihood of a second civil war in the United States. If you love watching TED Talks like this one become a TED Member to support our mission of spreading ideas: https://ted.com/membership Follow TED Twitter: https://twitter.com/TEDTalks Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ted Facebook:"
YouTube Link 2023-08-15T11:00Z 27.2M followers, 1.1M engagements
"The journey through loss and grief Jason B. Rosenthal In her brutally honest ironically funny and widely read meditation on death "You May Want to Marry My Husband" the late author and filmmaker Amy Krouse Rosenthal gave her husband Jason very public permission to move on and find happiness. A year after her death Jason offers candid insights on the often excruciating process of moving through and with loss -- as well as some quiet wisdom for anyone else experiencing life-changing grief. Check out more TED Talks: http://www.ted.com The TED Talks channel features the best talks and"
YouTube Link 2018-07-03T16:23Z 27.2M followers, 413.8K engagements
"Martine Rothblatt: My daughter my wife our robot and the quest for immortality The founder of Sirius XM satellite radio Martine Rothblatt now heads up a drug company that makes life-saving medicines for rare diseases (including one drug that saved her own daughter's life). Meanwhile she is working to preserve the consciousness of the woman she loves in a digital file . and a companion robot. In an onstage conversation with TED's Chris Anderson Rothblatt shares her powerful story of love identity creativity and limitless possibility. TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and"
YouTube Link 2015-05-18T16:05Z 27.2M followers, 184.1K engagements
"Why Medicine Often Has Dangerous Side Effects for Women Alyson McGregor TED Talks For most of the past century drugs approved and released to market have been tested only on male patients leading to improper dosing and unacceptable side effects for women. The important physiological differences between men and women have only recently been taken into consideration in medical research. Emergency doctor Alyson McGregor studies these differences and in this fascinating talk she discusses the history behind how the male model became our framework for medical research and how understanding"
YouTube Link 2015-11-05T17:19Z 27.2M followers, 264.6K engagements
"How to change your behavior for the better Dan Ariely Visit http://TED.com to get our entire library of TED Talks transcripts translations personalized Talk recommendations and more. What's the best way to get people to change their behavior In this funny information-packed talk psychologist Dan Ariely explores why we make bad decisions even when we know we shouldn't -- and discusses a couple tricks that could get us to do the right thing (even if it's for the wrong reason). Get TED Talks recommended just for you Learn more at http://TED.com/signup. The TED Talks channel features the best"
YouTube Link 2019-12-17T16:59Z 27.2M followers, 621.5K engagements
"Close-up card magic with a twist Lennart Green http://www.ted.com Like your uncle at a family party the rumpled Swedish doctor Lennart Green says "Pick a card any card." But what he does with those cards is pure magic -- flabbergasting lightning-fast how-does-he-do-it magic. Lennart Green TED TEDtalks talks Entertainment Humor Illusion Magic Snap Deal Lennart Green TED TEDtalks talks Entertainment Humor Illusion Magic Snap Deal"
YouTube Link 2008-08-20T19:22Z 27.2M followers, 3.6M engagements
"A 12-year-old app developer Thomas Suarez TED Visit http://TED.com to get our entire library of TED Talks transcripts translations personalized talk recommendations and more. Most 12-year-olds love playing videogames -- Thomas Suarez taught himself how to create them. After developing iPhone apps like "Bustin Jeiber" a whack-a-mole game he is now using his skills to help other kids become developers. (Filmed at TEDxManhattanBeach.) The TED Talks channel features the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in"
YouTube Link 2012-10-24T19:34Z 27.2M followers, 12M engagements
"The politics of fiction Elif Shafak Listening to stories widens the imagination; telling them lets us leap over cultural walls embrace different experiences feel what others feel. Elif Shafak builds on this simple idea to argue that fiction can overcome identity politics. TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in [--] minutes. Featured speakers have included Al Gore on climate change Philippe Starck on design Jill Bolte Taylor on observing her own stroke Nicholas"
YouTube Link 2010-07-19T13:54Z 27.2M followers, 456.7K engagements
"A Bold Idea to Rebuild the Working Class Molly Hemstreet TED Struggling communities dont need handouts they need bold new ways to root wealth. Meet Molly Hemstreet a TED Fellow Southern Appalachia native and cofounder of worker support network the Industrial Commons whos flipping the script on generational poverty by turning textile waste into $9-per-pound yarn and factory workers into business owners. Discover how her long-haul approach is rebuilding rural economies stitch by stitch proving that opportunity grows when we stop extracting and start empowering. (Recorded at TED Fellows Films"
YouTube Link 2025-09-01T15:00Z 27.2M followers, 284.7K engagements
"AI Is Dangerous but Not for the Reasons You Think Sasha Luccioni TED AI won't kill us all but that doesn't make it trustworthy. Instead of getting distracted by future existential risks AI ethics researcher Sasha Luccioni thinks we need to focus on the technology's current negative impacts like emitting carbon infringing copyrights and spreading biased information. She offers practical solutions to regulate our AI-filled future so it's inclusive and transparent. If you love watching TED Talks like this one become a TED Member to support our mission of spreading ideas:"
YouTube Link 2023-11-06T12:00Z 27.2M followers, 1.9M engagements
"The case for optimism on climate change Al Gore Why is Al Gore optimistic about climate change In this spirited talk Gore asks three powerful questions about the man-made forces threatening to destroy our planet and the solutions we're designing to combat them. (Featuring Q&A with TED Curator Chris Anderson) TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in [--] minutes (or less). Look for talks on Technology Entertainment and Design -- plus science business global issues the"
YouTube Link 2016-03-14T15:34Z 27.2M followers, 406.2K engagements
"David Brooks: The social animal http://www.ted.com Tapping into the findings of his latest book NYTimes columnist David Brooks unpacks new insights into human nature from the cognitive sciences -- insights with massive implications for economics and politics as well as our own self-knowledge. In a talk full of humor he shows how you can't hope to understand humans as separate individuals making choices based on their conscious awareness. TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of"
YouTube Link 2011-03-14T21:22Z 27.2M followers, 222.6K engagements
"Eric X. Li: A tale of two political systems It's a standard assumption in the West: As a society progresses it eventually becomes a capitalist multi-party democracy. Right Eric X. Li a Chinese investor and political scientist begs to differ. In this provocative boundary-pushing talk he asks his audience to consider that there's more than one way to run a succesful modern nation. TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in [--] minutes (or less). Look for talks on"
YouTube Link 2013-07-01T16:02Z 27.2M followers, 1.2M engagements
"The global movement to restore nature's biodiversity Thomas Crowther Take action on climate change at http://countdown.ted.com. Biodiversity is the key to life on Earth and reviving our damaged planet says ecologist Thomas Crowther. Sharing the inside story of his headline-making research on reforestation which led to the UN's viral Trillion Trees Campaign Crowther introduces Restor: an expansive informative platform built to enable anyone anywhere to help restore the biodiversity of Earth's ecosystems. This talk was part of the Countdown Global Launch on 10.10.2020. (Watch the full event"
YouTube Link 2020-10-17T06:00Z 27.2M followers, 365.4K engagements
"How we can protect truth in the age of misinformation Sinan Aral Visit http://TED.com to get our entire library of TED Talks transcripts translations personalized Talk recommendations and more. Fake news can sway elections tank economies and sow discord in everyday life. Data scientist Sinan Aral demystifies how and why it spreads so quickly -- citing one of the largest studies on misinformation -- and identifies five strategies to help us unweave the tangled web between true and false. Get TED Talks recommended just for you Learn more at http://TED.com/signup. The TED Talks channel features"
YouTube Link 2020-01-16T20:35Z 27.2M followers, 272K engagements
"TED's secret to great public speaking Chris Anderson TED There's no single formula for a great talk but there is a secret ingredient that all the best ones have in common. TED Curator Chris Anderson shares this secret along with four ways to make it work for you. Do you have what it takes to share an idea worth spreading TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in [--] minutes (or less). Look for talks on Technology Entertainment and Design -- plus science business"
YouTube Link 2016-04-19T15:55Z 27.2M followers, 3.5M engagements
"A Simple Way to Break a Bad Habit Judson Brewer TED Visit http://TED.com to get our entire library of TED Talks transcripts translations personalized Talk recommendations and more. Can we break bad habits by being more curious about them Psychiatrist Judson Brewer studies the relationship between mindfulness and addiction from smoking to overeating to all those other things we do even though we know they're bad for us. Learn more about the mechanism of habit development and discover a simple but profound tactic that might help you beat your next urge to smoke snack or check a text while"
YouTube Link 2016-02-24T17:53Z 27.2M followers, 16.1M engagements
"Can AI Companions Help Heal Loneliness Eugenia Kuyda TED AI companions could either be the cure to our loneliness epidemic or humanity's final downfall says Eugenia Kuyda creator of Replika an app that allows you to create AI friends. She explores the potential of this technology to either exacerbate isolation or encourage connection advocating for an AI whose success is driven not by clicks and screen time but by human happiness and flourishing. (Recorded at TEDAI San Francisco on October [--] 2024) If you love watching TED Talks like this one become a TED Member to support our mission of"
YouTube Link 2025-01-17T12:00Z 27.2M followers, 91.2K engagements
"The Hidden Power of Sad Songs and Rainy Days Susan Cain and Min Kym TED Have you ever wondered why you like sad music Do you find comfort or inspiration in rainy days In this profound poetic talk author Susan Cain invites you to embrace the feeling of longing -- or the place where joy and sorrow meet as a gateway to creativity connection and love. Accompanied by the splendid sounds of violinist Min Kym Cain meditates on how heartache unexpectedly brings us closer to the sublime beauty of life. If you love watching TED Talks like this one become a TED Member to support our mission of spreading"
YouTube Link 2022-04-05T11:00Z 27.2M followers, 241.4K engagements
"How Airbnb designs for trust Joe Gebbia Joe Gebbia the co-founder of Airbnb bet his whole company on the belief that people can trust each other enough to stay in one another's homes. How did he overcome the stranger-danger bias Through good design. Now [---] million hosted nights (and counting) later Gebbia sets out his dream for a culture of sharing in which design helps foster community and connection instead of isolation and separation. TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of"
YouTube Link 2016-04-05T16:50Z 27.2M followers, 572.3K engagements
"Sheena Iyengar: How to make choosing easier http://www.ted.com We all want customized experiences and products -- but when faced with [---] options consumers freeze up. With fascinating new research Sheena Iyengar demonstrates how businesses (and others) can improve the experience of choosing. TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in [--] minutes. Featured speakers have included Al Gore on climate change Philippe Starck on design Jill Bolte Taylor on observing her own"
YouTube Link 2012-01-19T18:14Z 27.2M followers, 592.5K engagements
"Why students should have mental health days Hailey Hardcastle Visit http://TED.com to get our entire library of TED Talks transcripts translations personalized talk recommendations and more. School can be rife with stress anxiety panic attacks and even burnout but there's often no formal policy for students who need to prioritize their well-being. Hailey Hardcastle explains why schools should offer mental health days and allow students time to practice emotional hygiene without stigma. Follow along to learn how she and a team of fellow teens transformed their advocacy into law. The TED Talks"
YouTube Link 2020-06-04T20:03Z 27.2M followers, 1.1M engagements
"Whats Behind the Rise of Far Right Politics in Europe Daphne Halikiopoulou TED Far-right parties are gaining popularity worldwide. Why is that Political researcher Daphne Halikiopoulou reveals how rising leaders tap into peoples economic insecurities and distrust of institutions in order to cleverly rebrand their right-wing policies. (Recorded at TEDxVitoriaGasteiz on May [--] 2025) Join us in person at a TED conference: https://tedtalks.social/events Become a TED Member to support our mission: https://ted.com/membership Subscribe to a TED newsletter: https://ted.com/newsletters Follow TED X:"
YouTube Link 2025-11-14T16:00Z 27.2M followers, 81.8K engagements
"Sylvia Earle: How to protect the oceans (TED Prize winner) http://www.ted.com Legendary ocean researcher Sylvia Earle shares astonishing images of the ocean -- and shocking stats about its rapid decline -- as she makes her TED Prize wish: that we will join her in protecting the vital blue heart of the planet. TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in [--] minutes. Featured speakers have included Al Gore on climate change Philippe Starck on design Jill Bolte Taylor on"
YouTube Link 2009-02-19T16:00Z 27.2M followers, 345.6K engagements
"Dan Barber: How I fell in love with a fish http://www.ted.com Chef Dan Barber squares off with a dilemma facing many chefs today: how to keep fish on the menu. With impeccable research and deadpan humor he chronicles his pursuit of a sustainable fish he could love and the foodie's honeymoon he's enjoyed since discovering an outrageously delicious fish raised using a revolutionary farming method in Spain. TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in [--] minutes. Featured"
YouTube Link 2010-03-10T15:53Z 27.2M followers, 374.6K engagements
"What separates us from chimpanzees Jane Goodall http://www.ted.com Jane Goodall hasn't found the missing link but she's come closer than nearly anyone else. The primatologist says the only real difference between humans and chimps is our sophisticated language. She urges us to start using it to change the world. TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the world's leading thinkers and doers are invited to give the talk of their lives in [--] minutes. TED stands for Technology Entertainment and Design and TEDTalks cover these topics as"
YouTube Link 2007-05-16T18:30Z 27.2M followers, 623.3K engagements
"Why you should define your fears instead of your goals Tim Ferriss TED The hard choices -- what we most fear doing asking saying -- are very often exactly what we need to do. How can we overcome self-paralysis and take action Tim Ferriss encourages us to fully envision and write down our fears in detail in a simple but powerful exercise he calls "fear-setting." Learn more about how this practice can help you thrive in high-stress environments and separate what you can control from what you cannot. The TED Talks channel features the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the"
YouTube Link 2017-07-14T15:01Z 27.2M followers, 4.9M engagements
"Why work doesn't happen at work Jason Fried http://www.ted.com Jason Fried has a radical theory of working: that the office isn't a good place to do it. At TEDxMidwest he lays out the main problems (call them the M&Ms) and offers three suggestions to make work work. TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in [--] minutes. Featured speakers have included Al Gore on climate change Philippe Starck on design Jill Bolte Taylor on observing her own stroke Nicholas Negroponte"
YouTube Link 2010-11-24T15:22Z 27.2M followers, 1.1M engagements
"Sarah-Jayne Blakemore: The mysterious workings of the adolescent brain Why do teenagers seem so much more impulsive so much less self-aware than grown-ups Cognitive neuroscientist Sarah-Jayne Blakemore compares the prefrontal cortex in adolescents to that of adults to show us how typically "teenage" behavior is caused by the growing and developing brain. TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in [--] minutes (or less). Look for talks on Technology Entertainment and"
YouTube Link 2012-09-17T15:18Z 27.2M followers, 905.2K engagements
"This country isn't just carbon neutral it's carbon negative Tshering Tobgay Deep in the Himalayas on the border between China and India lies the Kingdom of Bhutan which has pledged to remain carbon neutral for all time. In this illuminating talk Bhutan's Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay shares his country's mission to put happiness before economic growth and set a world standard for environmental preservation. TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in [--] minutes (or"
YouTube Link 2016-04-01T16:32Z 27.2M followers, 3.8M engagements
"Are athletes really getting faster better stronger David Epstein When you look at sporting achievements over the last decades it seems like humans have gotten faster better and stronger in nearly every way. Yet as David Epstein points out in this delightfully counter-intuitive talk we might want to lay off the self-congratulation. Many factors are at play in shattering athletic records and the development of our natural talents is just one of them. TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the"
YouTube Link 2014-04-29T15:11Z 27.2M followers, 7.2M engagements
"10 years to transform the future of humanity -- or destabilize the planet Johan Rockstrm Take action on climate change at http://countdown.ted.com. "For the first time we are forced to consider the real risk of destabilizing the entire planet" says climate impact scholar Johan Rockstrm. In a talk backed by vivid animations of the climate crisis he shows how nine out of the [--] big biophysical systems that regulate the climate -- from the permafrost of Siberia to the great forests of the North to the Amazon rainforest -- are at risk of reaching tipping points which could make Earth"
YouTube Link 2020-10-15T11:01Z 27.2M followers, 347.5K engagements
"Why people believe weird things Michael Shermer http://www.ted.com Why do people see the Virgin Mary on cheese sandwiches or hear demonic lyrics in "Stairway to Heaven" Using video images and music professional skeptic Michael Shermer explores these and other phenomena including UFOs and alien sightings. He offers cognitive context: In the absence of sound science incomplete information can combine with the power of suggestion (helping us hear those Satanic lyrics in Led Zeppelin). In fact he says humans tend to convince ourselves to believe: We overvalue the "hits" that support our beliefs"
YouTube Link 2008-04-15T16:21Z 27.2M followers, 3.1M engagements
"Why our IQ levels are higher than our grandparents' James Flynn In [----] only 3% of Americans practiced professions that were deemed "cognitively demanding." Today 35% of us do and we have all learned to be flexible in the way that we think about problems. In this fascinating and fast-paced spin through the cognitive history of the 20th century moral philosopher James Flynn makes the case that changes in the way we think have had surprising (and not always positive) consequences. TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the world's"
YouTube Link 2013-09-26T15:13Z 27.2M followers, 3.2M engagements
"Why You Should Stop Setting Goals (Yes Really) Emmanuel Acho TED In athletics in business in life everyone sets goals. But that's not the way to excel according to former NFL player Emmanuel Acho now an author and TV sports analyst. Here's what he says to do instead. If you love watching TED Talks like this one become a TED Member to support our mission of spreading ideas: https://ted.com/membership Follow TED Twitter: https://twitter.com/TEDTalks Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ted Facebook: https://facebook.com/TED LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ted-conferences TikTok:"
YouTube Link 2023-09-07T11:00Z 27.2M followers, 163.8K engagements
"Most Countries Fail at Clean Energy. Heres How Mine Succeeded Sebastin Kind TED Energy expert Sebastin Kind helped Argentina go from virtually no renewable energy to generating nearly [--] percent of its electricity from wind and solar in just six years despite economic crises and skepticism. How did the country's transition off fossil fuels happen so quickly He shows why the key breakthrough didn't hinge on technology or resources and explains how other countries can follow the same path. (Recorded at TED Countdown Summit [----] on June [--] 2025) Join us in person at a TED conference:"
YouTube Link 2025-10-06T15:00Z 27.2M followers, 71.4K engagements
"The TED Conference Experience #TEDTalks A TED experience is far more than just the talks. Learn how you can join a powerful community of leaders dreamers and doers this April 13-17 at TED2026: https://conferences.ted.com/ted2026utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=tedexperience TEDTalk TEDTalks TED Talk TED Talks TED TEDTalk TEDTalks TED Talk TED Talks TED"
YouTube Link 2026-02-12T15:00Z 27.2M followers, 13K engagements
"Why specializing early doesn't always mean career success David Epstein Visit http://TED.com to get our entire library of TED Talks transcripts translations personalized talk recommendations and more. A head start doesn't always . well help you get ahead. With examples from sports technology and economics journalist David Epstein shares how specializing in a particular skill too early in life may undermine your long-term development -- and explains the benefits of a "sampling period" where you try new things and focus on building a range of skills. Learn how this broader counterintuitive"
YouTube Link 2020-09-21T15:13Z 27.2M followers, 617.3K engagements
"Beware online "filter bubbles" Eli Pariser http://www.ted.com As web companies strive to tailor their services (including news and search results) to our personal tastes there's a dangerous unintended consequence: We get trapped in a "filter bubble" and don't get exposed to information that could challenge or broaden our worldview. Eli Pariser argues powerfully that this will ultimately prove to be bad for us and bad for democracy. Read our community Q&A with Eli (featuring [--] ways to turn off the filter bubble): http://on.ted.com/PariserQA Eli Pariser TEDTalks TED talks personalized web"
YouTube Link 2011-05-02T15:36Z 27.2M followers, 1.7M engagements
"Can we eat to starve cancer William Li http://www.ted.com William Li presents a new way to think about cancer treatment: angiogenesis targeting the blood vessels that feed a tumor. The crucial first (and best) step: Eating cancer-fighting foods that beat cancer at its own game. TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in [--] minutes. Featured speakers have included Al Gore on climate change Philippe Starck on design Jill Bolte Taylor on observing her own stroke Nicholas"
YouTube Link 2010-05-17T16:06Z 27.2M followers, 1.4M engagements
"The Brain-Changing Benefits of Exercise Wendy Suzuki TED What's the most transformative thing that you can do for your brain today Exercise says neuroscientist Wendy Suzuki. Get inspired to go to the gym as Suzuki discusses the science of how working out boosts your mood and memory -- and protects your brain against neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's. Visit http://TED.com to get our entire library of TED Talks transcripts translations personalized talk recommendations and more. The TED Talks channel features the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the world's"
YouTube Link 2018-03-21T14:53Z 27.2M followers, 11.9M engagements
"Reggie Watts disorients you in the most entertaining way TED Visit http://TED.com to get our entire library of TED Talks transcripts translations personalized talk recommendations and more. Reggie Watts' beats defy boxes. Unplug your logic board and watch as he blends poetry and crosses musical genres in this larger-than-life performance. The TED Talks channel features the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in [--] minutes (or less). Look for talks on Technology Entertainment and Design -- plus science"
YouTube Link 2012-05-25T20:17Z 27.2M followers, 10.9M engagements
"How a Teddy Bear Company Outpaced Tech Giants Sharon Price John TED Everything successful starts with heart even the most pragmatic business plan says Sharon Price John CEO of Build-A-Bear. She shares how she led a purpose-centered approach to save the beloved teddy bear company from bankruptcy and get it back to global profitability all by asking one powerful question. (Recorded at TED@BCG on October [--] 2025) Join us in person at a TED conference: https://tedtalks.social/events Become a TED Member to support our mission: https://ted.com/membership Subscribe to a TED newsletter:"
YouTube Link 2026-01-13T16:00Z 27.2M followers, 20.5K engagements
"Were Doing AI All Wrong. Heres How to Get It Right Sasha Luccioni TED Artificial intelligence is changing everything but at what cost AI sustainability expert Sasha Luccioni exposes how tech companies' massive data centers are burning through energy and wrecking the planet. She introduces a powerful alternative: small but mighty AI models that could flip the script and make the technology smarter fairer and sustainable. (Recorded at TED Countdown and Bezos Earth Fund on September [--] 2025) Join us in person at a TED conference: https://tedtalks.social/events Become a TED Member to support our"
YouTube Link 2025-12-01T16:00Z 27.2M followers, 94.9K engagements
"Why videos go viral Kevin Allocca http://www.ted.com Kevin Allocca is YouTube's trends manager and he has deep thoughts about silly web video. In this talk from TEDYouth he shares the [--] reasons a video goes viral. (This is the first talk posted from an amazing TEDYouth event. Many others will come on line next month as part of our TED-Ed launch. We can't wait .) TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in [--] minutes. Featured speakers have included Al Gore on climate"
YouTube Link 2012-02-27T18:30Z 27.2M followers, 891K engagements
"Solar Energy Is Even Cheaper Than You Think Jenny Chase TED How prevalent is solar power really According to researcher Jenny Chase it's already displacing fossil fuels in key energy markets around the world. She explains the rise of affordable solar power and dives into how her team tracked its rapid installation in unexpected countries offering a vision of a brighter more sustainable future. (Recorded at TED Countdown: Overcoming Dilemmas in the Green Transition on October 30th 2024) If you love watching TED Talks like this one become a TED Member to support our mission of spreading ideas:"
YouTube Link 2025-01-23T12:00Z 27.2M followers, 274.4K engagements
"Why better sleep means a better sex life Sleeping With Science Want a healthier love life Get better sleep says sleep scientist Matt Walker. In this episode he explains how getting more quality shut-eye can boost fertility and vitality plus how sex can even improve your sleep. Sleep -- we spend one-third of our lives doing it but what exactly do we get out of it And how can we do it better In this TED series sleep scientist Matt Walker uncovers the facts and secrets behind our nightly slumber. Check out more episodes on TED.com: https://go.ted.com/sleepingwithscience Visit http://TED.com to"
YouTube Link 2021-11-10T16:00Z 27.2M followers, 313.4K engagements
"The Minister of Loneliness Sarah Kay TED Sarah Kay performs "The minister of loneliness" a heartwarming poem imagining what life would look like if homes were connected with tin-can telephone strings creating a universe of curiosity joy and connection. (Recorded at TED2025 on April [--] 2025) Join us in person at a TED conference: https://tedtalks.social/events Become a TED Member to support our mission: https://ted.com/membership Subscribe to a TED newsletter: https://ted.com/newsletters Follow TED X: https://www.twitter.com/TEDTalks Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ted Facebook:"
YouTube Link 2025-12-22T16:00Z 27.2M followers, 26.9K engagements
"The Agony of Trying to Unsubscribe James Veitch TED It happens to all of us: you unsubscribe from an unwanted marketing email and a few days later another message from the same company pops up in your inbox. Comedian James Veitch turned this frustration into whimsy when a local supermarket refused to take no for an answer. Hijinks ensued. Join us in person at a TED conference: https://tedtalks.social/events Become a TED Member to support our mission: https://ted.com/membership Subscribe to a TED newsletter: https://ted.com/newsletters Follow TED X: https://www.twitter.com/TEDTalks Instagram:"
YouTube Link 2016-09-27T15:12Z 27.2M followers, 23.5M engagements
"Inside Indias Astonishing Solar Revolution Kanika Chawla TED In [----] the worlds second largest coal consumer made a bold promise: to increase its solar capacity from three gigawatts to [---] gigawatts in just eight years. Many people called it overly ambitious but energy expert Kanika Chawla saw the opportunity of a lifetime. She tells the story of how India became a solar powerhouse turning an expensive dream into an economic reality and creating a model for other countries to follow suit. (Recorded at TED Countdown Summit [----] on June [--] 2025) Join us in person at a TED conference:"
YouTube Link 2025-10-23T15:00Z 27.2M followers, 125.5K engagements
"The Story We Tell About Poverty Isn't True Mia Birdsong TED Talks As a global community we all want to end poverty. Mia Birdsong suggests a great place to start: Let's honor the skills drive and initiative that poor people bring to the struggle every day. She asks us to look again at people in poverty: They may be broke but they're not broken. TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in [--] minutes (or less). Look for talks on Technology Entertainment and Design -- plus"
YouTube Link 2015-10-05T18:40Z 27.2M followers, 240K engagements
"The Spiritual Wisdom We Need for a Planet in Crisis Tariq Al-Olaimy TED As cascading climate challenges reshape our world the most resilient systems are ones we often overlook. Ecological futurist Tariq Al-Olaimy has seen this firsthand in disaster-stricken communities where church basements mosque yards and temple networks form a "spiritual infrastructure" that sustains people long before formal aid arrives. Drawing on a decade of work with global faith coalitions Al-Olaimy explores why spiritual traditions are uniquely equipped to navigate moments of collapse and how aligning our inner"
YouTube Link 2026-01-27T16:00Z 27.2M followers, 21.9K engagements
"A juror's reflections on the death penalty Lindy Lou Isonhood Lindy Lou Isonhood grew up in a town where the death penalty was a fact of life part of the unspoken culture. But after she served as a juror in a capital murder trial -- and voted "yes" to sentencing a guilty man to death -- something inside her changed. In this engaging and personal talk Isonhood reflects on the question she's been asking herself in the [--] years since the trial: Am I a murderer Check out more TED Talks: http://www.ted.com The TED Talks channel features the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where"
YouTube Link 2019-03-27T16:04Z 27.2M followers, 72K engagements
"The Future Will Be Shaped by Optimists Kevin Kelly TED "Every great and difficult thing has required a strong sense of optimism" says editor and author Kevin Kelly who believes that we have a moral obligation to be optimistic. Tracing humanity's progress throughout history he's observed that a positive outlook helps us solve problems and empowers us to forge a path forward. In this illuminating talk he shares three reasons for optimism during challenging times explaining how it can help us become better ancestors and create the world we want to see for ourselves and future generations. If you"
YouTube Link 2022-04-21T15:10Z 27.2M followers, 191.5K engagements
"The disarming case to act right now on climate change Greta Thunberg In this passionate call to action 16-year-old climate activist Greta Thunberg explains why in August [----] she walked out of school and organized a strike to raise awareness of global warming protesting outside the Swedish parliament and grabbing the world's attention. "The climate crisis has already been solved. We already have all the facts and solutions" Thunberg says. "All we have to do is to wake up and change." Check out more TED Talks: http://www.ted.com The TED Talks channel features the best talks and performances"
YouTube Link 2019-02-13T15:43Z 27.2M followers, 2.4M engagements
"The surprisingly charming science of your gut Giulia Enders Ever wonder how we poop Learn about the gut -- the system where digestion (and a whole lot more) happens -- as doctor and author Giulia Enders takes us inside the complex fascinating science behind it including its connection to mental health. It turns out looking closer at something we might shy away from can leave us feeling more fearless and appreciative of ourselves. Check out more TED Talks: http://www.ted.com The TED Talks channel features the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the world's leading"
YouTube Link 2017-11-24T23:15Z 27.2M followers, 1.1M engagements
"Why we need the explorers Brian Cox http://www.ted.com In tough economic times our exploratory science programs -- from space probes to the LHC -- are first to suffer budget cuts. Brian Cox explains how curiosity-driven science pays for itself powering innovation and a profound appreciation of our existence. TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in [--] minutes. TED stands for Technology Entertainment Design and TEDTalks cover these topics as well as science business"
YouTube Link 2010-06-03T18:34Z 27.2M followers, 469.6K engagements
"Jacqueline Woodson: What reading slowly taught me about writing TED Reading slowly -- with her finger running beneath the words even when she was taught not to -- has led Jacqueline Woodson to a life of writing books to be savored. In a lyrical talk she invites us to slow down and appreciate stories that take us places we never thought we'd go and introduce us to people we never thought we'd meet. "Isn't that what this is all about -- finding a way at the end of the day to not feel alone in this world and a way to feel like we've changed it before we leave" she asks. Visit http://TED.com to"
YouTube Link 2019-10-08T15:09Z 27.2M followers, 332.8K engagements
"Learning from dirty jobs Mike Rowe Mike Rowe the host of "Dirty Jobs" tells some compelling (and horrifying) real-life job stories. Listen for his insights and observations about the nature of hard work and how its been unjustifiably degraded in society today. Check out more TED Talks: http://www.ted.com The TED Talks channel features the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in [--] minutes (or less). Look for talks on Technology Entertainment and Design -- plus science business global issues the arts and"
YouTube Link 2009-03-05T20:12Z 27.2M followers, 7.5M engagements
"Why Thinking About Death Helps You Live a Better Life Alua Arthur TED As a death doula or someone who supports dying people and their loved ones Alua Arthur spends a lot of time thinking about the end of life. In a profound talk that examines our brief perfectly human time on this planet she asks us to look at our lives through the lens of our deaths in seeking to answer the question: "What must I do to be at peace with myself so that I may live presently and die gracefully" If you love watching TED Talks like this one become a TED Member to support our mission of spreading ideas:"
YouTube Link 2023-07-06T15:46Z 27.2M followers, 276K engagements
"The problem with race-based medicine Dorothy Roberts Social justice advocate and law scholar Dorothy Roberts has a precise and powerful message: Race-based medicine is bad medicine. Even today many doctors still use race as a medical shortcut; they make important decisions about things like pain tolerance based on a patient's skin color instead of medical observation and measurement. In this searing talk Roberts lays out the lingering traces of race-based medicine and invites us to be a part of ending it. "It is more urgent than ever to finally abandon this backward legacy" she says "and to"
YouTube Link 2016-03-04T19:27Z 27.2M followers, 212.6K engagements
"How do we heal medicine Atul Gawande Our medical systems are broken. Doctors are capable of extraordinary (and expensive) treatments but they are losing their core focus: actually treating people. Doctor and writer Atul Gawande suggests we take a step back and look at new ways to do medicine -- with fewer cowboys and more pit crews. TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in [--] minutes. Featured speakers have included Al Gore on climate change Philippe Starck on"
YouTube Link 2012-04-16T18:15Z 27.2M followers, 522.2K engagements
"Why Love Is Harder in a Second Language Magdalena Hoeller TED Saying I love you often feels more meaningful in your first language than in any other language you learn later in life explains linguist and polyglot Magdalena Hoeller. Unpacking the hidden challenges of intercultural relationships from language barriers and humor gaps to subtle power dynamics she shares how couples can turn these struggles into opportunities to grow closer. (Recorded at TEDxCooks Hill on October [--] 2024) Join us in person at a TED conference: https://tedtalks.social/events Become a TED Member to support our"
YouTube Link 2025-07-28T15:00Z 27.2M followers, 785.2K engagements
"This could be why you're depressed or anxious Johann Hari TED Visit http://TED.com to get our entire library of TED Talks subtitles translations personalized Talk recommendations and more. In a moving talk journalist Johann Hari shares fresh insights on the causes of depression and anxiety from experts around the world -- as well as some exciting emerging solutions. "If you're depressed or anxious you're not weak and you're not crazy -- you're a human being with unmet needs" Hari says. The TED Talks channel features the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the world's"
YouTube Link 2019-10-11T12:38Z 27.2M followers, 12.3M engagements
"Architecture that's built to heal Michael Murphy Architecture is more than a clever arrangement of bricks. In this eloquent talk Michael Murphy shows how he and his team look far beyond the blueprint when they're designing. Considering factors from airflow to light theirs is a holistic approach that produces community as well as (beautiful) buildings. He takes us on a tour of projects in countries such as Rwanda and Haiti and reveals a moving ambitious plan for The Memorial to Peace and Justice which he hopes will heal hearts in the American South. TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the"
YouTube Link 2016-10-06T14:50Z 27.2M followers, 325.4K engagements
"The danger of AI is weirder than you think Janelle Shane Visit http://TED.com to get our entire library of TED Talks transcripts translations personalized Talk recommendations and more. The danger of artificial intelligence isn't that it's going to rebel against us but that it's going to do exactly what we ask it to do says AI researcher Janelle Shane. Sharing the weird sometimes alarming antics of AI algorithms as they try to solve human problems -- like creating new ice cream flavors or recognizing cars on the road -- Shane shows why AI doesn't yet measure up to real brains. The TED Talks"
YouTube Link 2019-11-13T23:02Z 27.2M followers, 2.9M engagements
"AIs Next Frontier Isnt Where You Might Expect Hardy Pemhiwa TED With a billion mobile phone users and a median population age of [--] Africa isn't catching up to the AI revolution it's writing an entirely different playbook says business leader Hardy Pemhiwa. He shows how a generation of entrepreneurs is using AI to teach classes triage patients and boost farm yields through the power of local compute local data and local languages. (Recorded at TEDAI Vienna on September [--] 2025) Join us in person at a TED conference: https://tedtalks.social/events Become a TED Member to support our mission:"
YouTube Link 2026-01-15T16:00Z 27.2M followers, 145.6K engagements
"Rethinking infidelity . a talk for anyone who has ever loved Esther Perel TED Visit http://TED.com to get our entire library of TED Talks transcripts translations personalized Talk recommendations and more. Infidelity is the ultimate betrayal. But does it have to be Relationship therapist Esther Perel examines why people cheat and unpacks why affairs are so traumatic: because they threaten our emotional security. In infidelity she sees something unexpected an expression of longing and loss. A must-watch for anyone who has ever cheated or been cheated on or who simply wants a new framework for"
YouTube Link 2015-05-21T15:37Z 27.2M followers, 16.7M engagements
"Our campaign to ban plastic bags in Bali Melati and Isabel Wijsen Plastic bags are essentially indestructible yet they're used and thrown away with reckless abandon. Most end up in the ocean where they pollute the water and harm marine life; the rest are burned in garbage piles where they release harmful dioxins into the atmosphere. Melati and Isabel Wijsen are on a mission to stop plastic bags from suffocating their beautiful island home of Bali. Their efforts including petitions beach cleanups even a hunger strike paid off when they convinced their governor to commit to a plastic bag-free"
YouTube Link 2016-02-19T17:37Z 27.2M followers, 424.4K engagements
"Before Avatar . a curious boy James Cameron http://www.ted.com James Cameron's big-budget (and even bigger-grossing) films create an unreal world all their own. In this personal talk he reveals his childhood fascination with the fantastic -- from reading science fiction to deep-sea diving -- and how it ultimately drove the success of his blockbuster hits "Aliens" "The Terminator" "Titanic" and "Avatar." TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in [--] minutes. Featured"
YouTube Link 2010-03-04T16:19Z 27.2M followers, 499.3K engagements
"How to spot a liar Pamela Meyer TED Visit http://TED.com to get our entire library of TED Talks transcripts translations personalized talk recommendations and more. On any given day we're lied to from [--] to [---] times and the clues to detect those lies can be subtle and counter-intuitive. Pamela Meyer author of "Liespotting" shows the manners and "hotspots" used by those trained to recognize deception -- and she argues honesty is a value worth preserving. (Contains mature content) The TED Talks channel features the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the world's leading"
YouTube Link 2011-10-13T19:40Z 27.2M followers, 24.2M engagements
"Know your worth and then ask for it Casey Brown Your customers probably aren't paying you what you're worth -- instead they're paying you what they think you're worth. Take the time to learn how to shape their thinking. Pricing consultant Casey Brown shares helpful stories and learnings that can help you better communicate your value and get paid for your excellence. The TED Talks channel features the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in [--] minutes (or less). Look for talks on Technology Entertainment"
YouTube Link 2017-04-25T18:57Z 27.2M followers, 438.7K engagements
"The cost of workplace stress -- and how to reduce it Rob Cooke Visit http://TED.com to get our entire library of TED Talks transcripts translations personalized talk recommendations and more. By some estimates work-related stress drains the US economy of nearly [---] billion dollars a year -- and it can hurt your productivity and personal health too says wellness advocate Rob Cooke. He shares some strategies to help put your mental physical and emotional well-being back at the forefront. The TED Talks channel features the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the world's"
YouTube Link 2020-05-27T12:50Z 27.2M followers, 323.2K engagements
"The arrival of non-human intelligence is a very big deal says the former Google CEO. #TEDTalks In a wide-ranging interview with technologist Bilawal Sidhu Schmidt makes the case that AI is wildly underhyped as near-constant breakthroughs give rise to systems capable of doing even the most complex tasks on their own. https://youtu.be/id4YRO7G0wE TEDTalk TEDTalks TED Talk TED Talks TED TEDTalk TEDTalks TED Talk TED Talks TED"
YouTube Link 2025-05-17T21:00Z 27.2M followers, 724.8K engagements
"Get comfortable with being uncomfortable Luvvie Ajayi Jones TED Luvvie Ajayi Jones isn't afraid to speak her mind or to be the one dissenting voice in a crowd and neither should you. "Your silence serves no one" says the writer activist and self-proclaimed professional troublemaker. In this bright uplifting talk Ajayi Jones shares three questions to ask yourself if you're teetering on the edge of speaking up or quieting down -- and encourages all of us to get a little more comfortable with being uncomfortable. Check out more TED Talks: http://www.ted.com The TED Talks channel features the"
YouTube Link 2018-01-02T12:46Z 27.2M followers, 5.3M engagements
"A beginner's guide to quantum computing Shohini Ghose A quantum computer isn't just a more powerful version of the computers we use today; it's something else entirely based on emerging scientific understanding -- and more than a bit of uncertainty. Enter the quantum wonderland with TED Fellow Shohini Ghose and learn how this technology holds the potential to transform medicine create unbreakable encryption and even teleport information. Check out more TED Talks: http://www.ted.com The TED Talks channel features the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the world's leading"
YouTube Link 2019-02-01T18:21Z 27.2M followers, 2.6M engagements
"A healthy economy should be designed to thrive not grow Kate Raworth What would a sustainable universally beneficial economy look like "Like a doughnut" says Oxford economist Kate Raworth. In a stellar eye-opening talk she explains how we can move countries out of the hole -- where people are falling short on life's essentials -- and create regenerative distributive economies that work within the planet's ecological limits. Check out more TED Talks: http://www.ted.com The TED Talks channel features the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the world's leading thinkers and"
YouTube Link 2018-06-04T23:02Z 27.2M followers, 859.4K engagements
"How the blockchain will radically transform the economy Bettina Warburg Visit http://TED.com to get our entire library of TED Talks transcripts translations personalized talk recommendations and more. Say hello to the decentralized economy -- the blockchain is about to change everything. In this lucid explainer of the complex (and confusing) technology Bettina Warburg describes how the blockchain will eliminate the need for centralized institutions like banks or governments to facilitate trade evolving age-old models of commerce and finance into something far more interesting: a distributed"
YouTube Link 2016-12-08T16:11Z 27.2M followers, 2.4M engagements
"How to Quit Your Job Without Ruining Your Career The Way We Work a TED series Stuck in an unfulfilling or stagnant job To achieve a smooth departure without burning bridges try this three-step exit strategy from career coach Gala Jackson. She'll help you move on to your next position with courage confidence and clarity. Visit http://TED.com to get our entire library of TED Talks transcripts translations personalized talk recommendations and more. The TED Talks channel features the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of"
YouTube Link 2023-03-01T15:46Z 27.2M followers, 164.3K engagements
"The Exciting Perilous Journey Toward AGI Ilya Sutskever TED Just weeks before the management shakeup at OpenAI rocked Silicon Valley and made international news the company's cofounder and chief scientist Ilya Sutskever explored the transformative potential of artificial general intelligence (AGI) highlighting how it could surpass human intelligence and profoundly transform every aspect of life. Hear his take on the promises and perils of AGI and his optimistic case for how unprecedented collaboration will ensure its safe and beneficial development. (Recorded October [--] 2023) If you love"
YouTube Link 2023-11-20T22:32Z 27.2M followers, 888K engagements
""Shadow" Kesha Visit http://TED.com to get our entire library of TED Talks transcripts translations personalized talk recommendations and more. Grammy-nominated popstar Kesha delivers a powerful earthshaking performance of "Shadow" a song from her critically acclaimed album "High Road" that's all about refusing to let the negativity of others darken your skies and the power of fearless perseverance. She's accompanied by Mary Lattimore on harp Karina DePiano on piano and Skyler Stonestreet and Kenna Ramsey singing background vocals. The TED Talks channel features the best talks and"
YouTube Link 2020-11-16T16:00Z 27.2M followers, 714.7K engagements
"3 ways to create a space that moves you from a Broadway set designer David Korins Check out more TED Talks: http://www.ted.com The TED Talks channel features the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in [--] minutes (or less). Look for talks on Technology Entertainment and Design -- plus science business global issues the arts and more. Follow TED on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/TEDTalks Like TED on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TED Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/TED TEDTalk"
YouTube Link 2018-10-31T16:18Z 27.2M followers, 263.6K engagements
"Why AI Is Incredibly Smart and Shockingly Stupid Yejin Choi TED Computer scientist Yejin Choi is here to demystify the current state of massive artificial intelligence systems like ChatGPT highlighting three key problems with cutting-edge large language models (including some funny instances of them failing at basic commonsense reasoning.) She welcomes us into a new era in which AI is becoming almost like a new intellectual species -- and identifies the benefits of building smaller AI systems trained on human norms and values. (Followed by a Q&A with head of TED Chris Anderson) If you love"
YouTube Link 2023-04-28T15:20Z 27.2M followers, 450.8K engagements
"Feats of memory anyone can do Joshua Foer http://www.ted.com There are people who can quickly memorize lists of thousands of numbers the order of all the cards in a deck (or ten) and much more. Science writer Joshua Foer describes the technique -- called the memory palace -- and shows off its most remarkable feature: anyone can learn how to use it including him. TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in [--] minutes. Featured speakers have included Al Gore on climate"
YouTube Link 2012-05-10T21:33Z 27.2M followers, 2.1M engagements
"Why Autism Is Often Missed in Women and Girls Kate Kahle TED Women and girls with autism spectrum disorder often don't display the behaviors people typically associate with neurodivergence greatly impacting when how -- and if -- they are diagnosed. Autism acceptance advocate Kate Kahle makes the case for more research into this gender discrepancy sharing her personal experience with masking being diagnosed as a teenager and how it allowed her to better understand herself. "Autism is not a disease and it doesn't need to be cured" she says. "It's just a different way some brains can work." If"
YouTube Link 2023-04-07T11:00Z 27.2M followers, 118.3K engagements
"Quantum Computers Arent What You Think Theyre Cooler Hartmut Neven TED Quantum computers obtain superpowers by tapping into parallel universes says Hartmut Neven the founder and lead of Google Quantum AI. He explains how this emerging tech can far surpass traditional computers by relying on quantum physics rather than binary logic and shares a roadmap to build the ultimate quantum computer. Learn how this fascinating and powerful tech can help humanity take on seemingly unsolvable problems in medicine sustainable energy AI neuroscience and more. If you love watching TED Talks like this one"
YouTube Link 2024-07-19T14:59Z 27.2M followers, 843.2K engagements
"My stroke of insight Jill Bolte Taylor TED Visit http://TED.com to get our entire library of TED Talks transcripts translations personalized talk recommendations and more. Jill Bolte Taylor got a research opportunity few brain scientists would wish for: She had a massive stroke and watched as her brain functions -- motion speech self-awareness -- shut down one by one. An astonishing story. The TED Talks channel features the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in [--] minutes (or less). Look for talks on"
YouTube Link 2008-03-13T19:02Z 27.2M followers, 8.8M engagements
"How to reduce bias in your workplace The Way We Work a TED series We all have bias -- especially the unconscious kind -- and its preventing us from doing our best work. Gone unchecked bias can make employees feel resentful frustrated and silenced and it can even lead to outright discrimination and harassment. These are the [--] ways to reduce bias at work according to Just Work co-founders author Kim Scott and CEO Trier Bryant. The Way We Work is a TED original video series where leaders and thinkers offer practical wisdom and insight into how we can adapt and thrive amid changing workplace"
YouTube Link 2021-10-25T15:00Z 27.2M followers, 225.1K engagements
"My descent into Americas neo-Nazi movement -- and how I got out Christian Picciolini At [--] Christian Picciolini went from nave teenager to white supremacist -- and soon the leader of the first neo-Nazi skinhead gang in the United States. How was he radicalized and how did he ultimately get out of the movement In this courageous talk Picciolini shares the surprising and counterintuitive solution to hate in all forms. Check out more TED Talks: http://www.ted.com The TED Talks channel features the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the world's leading thinkers and doers"
YouTube Link 2018-04-20T13:31Z 27.2M followers, 1.8M engagements
"The Tipping Points of Climate Change and Where We Stand Johan Rockstrm TED We're nearly halfway through the 2020s dubbed the most decisive decade for action on climate change. Where exactly do things stand Climate impact scholar Johan Rockstrm offers the most up-to-date scientific assessment of the state of the planet and explains what must be done to preserve Earth's resilience to human pressure. If you love watching TED Talks like this one become a TED Member to support our mission of spreading ideas: https://ted.com/membership Follow TED X: https://twitter.com/TEDTalks Instagram:"
YouTube Link 2024-08-15T11:00Z 27.2M followers, 1.5M engagements
"How racism makes us sick David R. Williams Why does race matter so profoundly for health David R. Williams developed a scale to measure the impact of discrimination on well-being going beyond traditional measures like income and education to reveal how factors like implicit bias residential segregation and negative stereotypes create and sustain inequality. In this eye-opening talk Williams presents evidence for how racism is producing a rigged system -- and offers hopeful examples of programs across the US that are working to dismantle discrimination. The TED Talks channel features the best"
YouTube Link 2017-05-02T15:41Z 27.2M followers, 372.9K engagements
"How to Succeed in Your New Job The Way We Work a TED series Starting a new job can be really scary but it doesn't have to be. Here's what career navigation expert Gorick Ng says are the keys to making a great first impression plus what you can do to ensure your new workplace is a great fit long term. The Way We Work is a TED original video series where leaders and thinkers offer practical wisdom and insight into how we can adapt and thrive amid changing workplace conventions. Visit https://go.ted.com/thewaywework for more If you love watching TED Talks like this one become a TED Member to"
YouTube Link 2023-09-12T15:04Z 27.2M followers, 339.2K engagements
"Everything Is Improvisation Including This TED Talk Reggie Watts TED In this ode to improvisation musician and comedian Reggie Watts beatboxes raps loops his own rhythms and reflects upon the everyday power of turning the mundane into magic. After all he says we're all just making it up as we go along. (Recorded at TED2024 on April [--] 2024) If you love watching TED Talks like this one become a TED Member to support our mission of spreading ideas: https://ted.com/membership Follow TED X: https://twitter.com/TEDTalks Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ted Facebook: https://facebook.com/TED"
YouTube Link 2024-10-07T11:00Z 27.2M followers, 157.1K engagements
"A Mysterious Design That Appears Across Millennia Terry Moore TED What can we make of a design that shows up over and over in disparate cultures throughout history Theorist Terry Moore explores "Penrose tiling" -- two shapes that fit together in infinite combinations without ever repeating -- and ponders what it might mean. If you love watching TED Talks like this one become a TED Member to support our mission of spreading ideas: https://ted.com/membership Follow TED Twitter: https://twitter.com/TEDTalks Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ted Facebook: https://facebook.com/TED LinkedIn:"
YouTube Link 2023-08-16T11:00Z 27.2M followers, 3.3M engagements
"Sitting All Day Is Killing You Heres What to Do About It Manoush Zomorodi TED You've heard that too much time online is bad for your mental health but what is it doing to your body In this energizing talk journalist and author Manoush Zomorodi explains how tech habits (including sitting all day) affect your physical health from making you feel exhausted to raising rates of chronic illness. With early results from a 20000-person experiment she shares a practical solution to go from "wired and tired" to feeling healthier and more productive. (Recorded at TEDNext [----] on November [--] 2025) Join"
YouTube Link 2026-01-05T17:01Z 27.2M followers, 278.4K engagements
"The violin and my dark night of the soul Ji-Hae Park In her quest to become a world-famous violinist Ji-Hae Park fell into a severe depression. Only music was able to lift her out again -- showing her that her goal needn't be to play lofty concert halls but instead to bring the wonder of the instrument to as many people as possible. TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in [--] minutes (or less). Look for talks on Technology Entertainment and Design -- plus science"
YouTube Link 2013-05-24T15:18Z 27.2M followers, 3.5M engagements
"The Secret to Telling a Great Story in Less Than [--] Seconds Jenny Hoyos TED For social media creator and viral video hitmaker @JennyHoyos the key to telling a great story is to keep it brief. She breaks down her framework for telling stories in [--] seconds or less that can gain millions of views online or simply elevate your everyday conversations. (Created in collaboration with @ignite; recorded at TEDNext [----] on October [--] 2024) If you love watching TED Talks like this one become a TED Member to support our mission of spreading ideas: https://ted.com/membership Follow TED X:"
YouTube Link 2025-01-30T17:00Z 27.2M followers, 617.3K engagements
"What I learned from going blind in space Chris Hadfield TED Visit http://TED.com to get our entire library of TED Talks transcripts translations personalized talk recommendations and more. There's an astronaut saying: In space "there is no problem so bad that you can't make it worse." So how do you deal with the complexity the sheer pressure of dealing with dangerous and scary situations Retired colonel Chris Hadfield paints a vivid portrait of how to be prepared for the worst in space (and life) -- and it starts with walking into a spider's web. Watch for a special space-y performance. The"
YouTube Link 2014-03-19T15:16Z 27.2M followers, 10.4M engagements
"3 ways to spot a bad statistic Mona Chalabi Sometimes it's hard to know what statistics are worthy of trust. But we shouldn't count out stats altogether . instead we should learn to look behind them. In this delightful hilarious talk data journalist Mona Chalabi shares handy tips to help question interpret and truly understand what the numbers are saying. The TED Talks channel features the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in [--] minutes (or less). Look for talks on Technology Entertainment and Design"
YouTube Link 2017-04-17T15:19Z 27.2M followers, 266.1K engagements
"Can Exercise Actually "Boost" Your Metabolism Body Stuff with Dr. Jen Gunter TED Can you "boost" your metabolism by exercising more Well it's complicated. Diving deep into surprising truths about how the body conserves and expends energy in the form of calories Dr. Jen Gunter reveals what your metabolism actually does the role of exercise -- and other things weight loss culture doesn't want you to know. Think you know how your body works Think again In this TED original series Dr. Jen Gunter will share the truth about what's really going on inside you. For more tune into her podcast Body"
YouTube Link 2022-10-12T14:50Z 27.2M followers, 377.6K engagements
"The moral bias behind your search results Andreas Ekstrm Search engines have become our most trusted sources of information and arbiters of truth. But can we ever get an unbiased search result Swedish author and journalist Andreas Ekstrm argues that such a thing is a philosophical impossibility. In this thoughtful talk he calls on us to strengthen the bonds between technology and the humanities and he reminds us that behind every algorithm is a set of personal beliefs that no code can ever completely eradicate. TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED"
YouTube Link 2015-12-07T16:42Z 27.2M followers, 157.5K engagements
"Why is our universe fine-tuned for life Brian Greene http://www.ted.com At the heart of modern cosmology is a mystery: Why does our universe appear so exquisitely tuned to create the conditions necessary for life In this tour de force tour of some of science's biggest new discoveries Brian Greene shows how the mind-boggling idea of a multiverse may hold the answer to the riddle. TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in [--] minutes. Featured speakers have included Al"
YouTube Link 2012-04-23T18:44Z 27.2M followers, 4.8M engagements
"The Trick to Powerful Public Speaking Lawrence Bernstein TED Why do so many of us get nervous when public speaking Communication expert Lawrence Bernstein says the key to dealing with the pressure is as simple as having a casual chat. He introduces the "coffee shop test" as a way to help you overcome nerves connect with your audience and deliver a message that truly resonates. (Recorded at TEDxRoyal Holloway on January [--] 2024) If you love watching TED Talks like this one become a TED Member to support our mission of spreading ideas: https://ted.com/membership Follow TED X:"
YouTube Link 2024-12-11T12:00Z 27.2M followers, 390.4K engagements
"The Secret Ingredients of Great Hospitality Will Guidara TED Restaurateur Will Guidara's life changed when he decided to serve a two-dollar hot dog in his fancy four-star restaurant creating a personalized experience for some out-of-town customers craving authentic New York City street food. The move earned such a positive reaction that Guidara began pursuing this kind of "unreasonable hospitality" full-time seeking out ways to create extraordinary experiences and give people more than they could ever possibly expect. In this funny and heartwarming talk he shares three steps to crafting truly"
YouTube Link 2022-10-31T11:00Z 27.2M followers, 721.2K engagements
"Homeopathy quackery and fraud James Randi TED http://www.ted.com Legendary skeptic James Randi takes a fatal dose of homeopathic sleeping pills onstage kicking off a searing 18-minute indictment of irrational beliefs. He throws out a challenge to the world's psychics: Prove what you do is real and I'll give you a million dollars. (No takers yet.) TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in [--] minutes. TED stands for Technology Entertainment Design and TEDTalks cover"
YouTube Link 2010-04-20T16:51Z 27.2M followers, 4.6M engagements
"Why you should make useless things Simone Giertz In this joyful heartfelt talk featuring demos of her wonderfully wacky creations Simone Giertz shares her craft: making useless robots. Her inventions -- designed to chop vegetables cut hair apply lipstick and more -- rarely (if ever) succeed and that's the point. "The true beauty of making useless things is this acknowledgment that you don't always know what the best answer is" Giertz says. "It turns off that voice in your head that tells you that you know exactly how the world works. Maybe a toothbrush helmet isn't the answer but at least"
YouTube Link 2018-05-09T17:29Z 27.2M followers, 3.5M engagements
"Bryan Stevenson: We need to talk about an injustice TED In an engaging and personal talk -- with cameo appearances from his grandmother and Rosa Parks -- human rights lawyer Bryan Stevenson shares some hard truths about America's justice system starting with a massive imbalance along racial lines: a third of the country's black male population has been incarcerated at some point in their lives. These issues which are wrapped up in America's unexamined history are rarely talked about with this level of candor insight and persuasiveness. Visit http://TED.com to get our entire library of TED"
YouTube Link 2012-03-05T20:14Z 27.2M followers, 2M engagements
"Mikko Hypponen: Fighting viruses defending the net http://www.ted.com It's been [--] years since the first PC virus (Brain A) hit the net and what was once an annoyance has become a sophisticated tool for crime and espionage. Computer security expert Mikko Hyppnen tells us how we can stop these new viruses from threatening the internet as we know it. TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in [--] minutes. Featured speakers have included Al Gore on climate change Philippe"
YouTube Link 2011-07-20T04:19Z 27.2M followers, 280.6K engagements
"How to Claim Your Leadership Power Michael Timms TED When faced with challenges do you often seek someone else to blame Leadership expert Michael Timms shows why this instinct is counterproductive highlighting three effective habits of self-accountability that will empower you and others to make positive change whether at home or at work. If you love watching TED Talks like this one become a TED Member to support our mission of spreading ideas: https://ted.com/membership Follow TED X: https://twitter.com/TEDTalks Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ted Facebook: https://facebook.com/TED"
YouTube Link 2024-07-23T14:54Z 27.2M followers, 1.6M engagements
"Yuko Munakata: The science behind how parents affect child development TED Visit http://TED.com to get our entire library of TED Talks transcripts translations personalized talk recommendations and more. Parents take a deep breath: how your kids turn out isn't fully on you. Of course parenting plays an important role in shaping who children become but psychologist Yuko Munakata offers an alternative research-backed reality that highlights how it's just one of many factors that influence the chaotic complexity of childhood development. A rethink for anyone wondering what made them who they are"
YouTube Link 2021-06-02T18:21Z 27.2M followers, 508.6K engagements
"Bluegrass virtuosity from . New Jersey Sleepy Man Banjo Boys TED Visit http://TED.com to get our entire library of TED Talks transcripts translations personalized talk recommendations and more. All under the age of [--] brothers Jonny Robbie and Tommy Mizzone are from New Jersey a US state that's better known for the rock of Bruce Springsteen than the bluegrass of Earl Scruggs. Nonetheless the siblings began performing bluegrass covers as well as their own compositions at a young age. Here they play three dazzling songs in three different keys passing the lead back and forth from fiddle to"
YouTube Link 2013-07-05T15:40Z 27.2M followers, 8.7M engagements
"Do You Really Need [--] Hours of Sleep Every Night Body Stuff with Dr. Jen Gunter TED When you can't sleep you're desperate for help. And there's a booming industry waiting to tell you all the ways a lack of sleep can ruin your health -- and to sell you fancy gadgets to help you finally doze off. Shedding light on this flawed doomsday messaging Dr. Jen Gunter explains why you shouldn't lose sleep over sleep -- and what to do instead. (For more on how your body works tune in to her podcast Body Stuff with Dr. Jen Gunter from the TED Audio Collective.) Think you know how your body works Think"
YouTube Link 2022-11-02T14:37Z 27.2M followers, 4.5M engagements
"How to Spot a Cult Sarah Edmondson TED Nobody joins a cult on purpose says Sarah Edmondson a former member of the infamous Nxivm cult and one of the three whistleblowers that led to its downfall. She explains how she got ensnared in this highly manipulative group and then escaped it and shares red flags to help you distinguish between a cult and a safe community. If you love watching TED Talks like this one become a TED Member to support our mission of spreading ideas: https://ted.com/membership Follow TED X: https://twitter.com/TEDTalks Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ted Facebook:"
YouTube Link 2024-04-05T11:00Z 27.2M followers, 535.8K engagements
"The illusion of consciousness Dan Dennett http://www.ted.com Philosopher Dan Dennett makes a compelling argument that not only don't we understand our own consciousness but that half the time our brains are actively fooling us. TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the world's leading thinkers and doers are invited to give the talk of their lives in [--] minutes. TED stands for Technology Entertainment and Design and TEDTalks cover these topics as well as science business politics and the arts. Watch the Top [--] TEDTalks on TED.com at"
YouTube Link 2007-05-03T21:54Z 27.2M followers, 1.8M engagements
"What it was like to grow up under China's one-child policy Nanfu Wang China's one-child policy ended in [----] but we're just beginning to understand what it was like to live under the program says TED Fellow and documentary filmmaker Nanfu Wang. With footage from her film "One Child Nation" she shares untold stories that reveal the policy's complex consequences and expose the creeping power of propaganda. Get TED Talks recommended just for you Learn more at https://www.ted.com/signup. The TED Talks channel features the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the world's"
YouTube Link 2019-09-10T15:44Z 27.2M followers, 1.1M engagements
"Why schools need to embrace kids' creativity Sir Ken Robinson Watch the full talk: http://tedtalks.social/creativity A clip from Sir Ken Robinson's TED Talk "Do schools kill creativity" from TED2006 Sir Ken Robinson makes an entertaining and profoundly moving case for creating an education system that nurtures (rather than undermines) creativity. The TED Talks channel features the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in [--] minutes (or less). Look for talks on Technology Entertainment and Design -- plus"
YouTube Link 2021-06-21T15:13Z 27.2M followers, 145.3K engagements
"My year of saying yes to everything Shonda Rhimes Shonda Rhimes the titan behind Grey's Anatomy Scandal and How to Get Away With Murder is responsible for some [--] hours of television per season and she loves to work. "When I am hard at work when I am deep in it there is no other feeling" she says. She has a name for this feeling: The hum. The hum is a drug the hum is music the hum is God's whisper in her ear. But what happens when it stops Is she anything besides the hum In this moving talk join Rhimes on a journey through her "year of yes" and find out how she got her hum back. TEDTalks is a"
YouTube Link 2016-03-09T17:07Z 27.2M followers, 1.8M engagements
"If I controlled the Internet Rives http://www.ted.com How many poets could cram eBay Friendster and Monster.com into 3-minute poem worthy of a standing ovation Enjoy Rives' unique talent. TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the world's leading thinkers and doers are invited to give the talk of their lives in [--] minutes -- including speakers such as Jill Bolte Taylor Sir Ken Robinson Hans Rosling Al Gore and Arthur Benjamin. TED stands for Technology Entertainment and Design and TEDTalks cover these topics as well as science"
YouTube Link 2006-12-25T17:58Z 27.2M followers, 398.9K engagements
"The most mysterious star in the universe Tabetha Boyajian Something massive with roughly [----] times the area of Earth is blocking the light coming from a distant star known as KIC [-------] and nobody is quite sure what it is. As astronomer Tabetha Boyajian investigated this perplexing celestial object a colleague suggested something unusual: Could it be an alien-built megastructure Such an extraordinary idea would require extraordinary evidence. In this talk Boyajian gives us a look at how scientists search for and test hypotheses when faced with the unknown. TEDTalks is a daily video podcast"
YouTube Link 2016-04-29T16:32Z 27.2M followers, 6.7M engagements
"This TED Talk Is Full of Bad Ideas Gabe Whaley TED What if the worst ideas turned out to be the most interesting Mischief-making artist Gabe Whaley shares how he built a collective of artists whose seemingly bad ideas like selling [----] keys to the same car often go viral and sell for thousands of dollars. His playful experiments show why its worth leaning into the absurd because you never know what might happen. (Recorded at TED2025 on April [--] 2025) Join us in person at a TED conference: https://tedtalks.social/events Become a TED Member to support our mission: https://ted.com/membership"
YouTube Link 2025-10-17T15:01Z 27.2M followers, 237.3K engagements
"8 lessons on building a company people enjoy working for The Way We Work a TED series Most companies operate on a set of policies: mandated vacation days travel guidelines standard work hours annual goals. But what happens when a company looks less to control and more to trust Patty McCord the iconic former chief talent officer at Netflix shares the key insights that led her to toss the handbook out the window. The Way We Work is a TED original video series where leaders and thinkers offer practical wisdom and insight into how we can adapt and thrive amid changing workplace conventions. Visit"
YouTube Link 2019-02-09T14:28Z 27.2M followers, 624.3K engagements
"Why Having Fun Is the Secret to a Healthier Life Catherine Price TED Have you had your daily dose of fun It's not just enjoyable it's also essential for your health and happiness says science journalist Catherine Price. She proposes a new definition of fun -- what she calls "true fun" -- and shares easy evidence-backed ways to weave playfulness flow and connection into your everyday life. If you love watching TED Talks like this one become a TED Member to support our mission of spreading ideas: http://ted.com/membership Follow TED Twitter: http://twitter.com/TEDTalks Instagram:"
YouTube Link 2022-07-21T16:08Z 27.2M followers, 2.7M engagements
"The AI Revolution Is Underhyped Eric Schmidt TED The arrival of non-human intelligence is a very big deal says former Google CEO and chairman Eric Schmidt. In a wide-ranging interview with technologist Bilawal Sidhu Schmidt makes the case that AI is wildly underhyped as near-constant breakthroughs give rise to systems capable of doing even the most complex tasks on their own. He explores the staggering opportunities sobering challenges and urgent risks of AI showing why everyone will need to engage with this technology in order to remain relevant. (Recorded at TED2025 on April [--] 2025) If you"
YouTube Link 2025-05-15T15:13Z 27.2M followers, 2.2M engagements
"This Is What LGBT Life Is Like Around the World Jenni Chang and Lisa Dazols TED Talks As a gay couple in San Francisco Jenni Chang and Lisa Dazols had a relatively easy time living the way they wanted. But outside the bubble of the Bay Area what was life like for people still lacking basic rights They set off on a world tour in search of "Supergays" LGBT people who were doing something extraordinary in the world. In [--] countries across Africa Asia and South America from India recently home to the world's first openly gay prince to Argentina the first country in Latin America to grant marriage"
YouTube Link 2015-12-04T16:55Z 27.2M followers, 1.2M engagements
"A new way to think about the transition to motherhood Alexandra Sacks When a baby is born so is a mother -- but the natural (and sometimes unsteady) process of transition to motherhood is often silenced by shame or misdiagnosed as postpartum depression. In this quick informative talk reproductive psychiatrist Alexandra Sacks breaks down the emotional tug-of-war of becoming a new mother -- and shares a term that could help describe it: matrescence. Check out more TED Talks: http://www.ted.com The TED Talks channel features the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the"
YouTube Link 2018-09-20T22:20Z 27.2M followers, 345.2K engagements
"Rachel Botsman: The currency of the new economy is trust There's been an explosion of collaborative consumption -- web-powered sharing of cars apartments skills. Rachel Botsman explores the currency that makes systems like Airbnb and Taskrabbit work: trust influence and what she calls "reputation capital." the TED Conference where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in [--] minutes (or less). Look for talks on Technology Entertainment and Design -- plus science business global issues the arts and much more. Find closed captions and translated subtitles in many"
YouTube Link 2012-09-24T14:47Z 27.2M followers, 158.8K engagements
"We don't "move on" from grief. We move forward with it Nora McInerny TED In a talk that's by turns heartbreaking and hilarious writer and podcaster Nora McInerny shares her hard-earned wisdom about life and death. Her candid approach to something that will let's face it affect us all is as liberating as it is gut-wrenching. Most powerfully she encourages us to shift how we approach grief. "A grieving person is going to laugh again and smile again" she says. "They're going to move forward. But that doesn't mean that they've moved on." Get TED Talks recommended just for you Learn more at"
YouTube Link 2019-04-25T15:55Z 27.2M followers, 2.1M engagements
"Barry Schwartz: Our loss of wisdom http://www.ted.com Barry Schwartz makes a passionate call for practical wisdom as an antidote to a society gone mad with bureaucracy. He argues powerfully that rules often fail us incentives often backfire and practical everyday wisdom will help rebuild our world. TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in [--] minutes. Featured speakers have included Al Gore on climate changePhilippe Starck on designJill Bolte Taylor on observing her"
YouTube Link 2009-02-16T18:20Z 27.2M followers, 598K engagements
"The art of choosing Sheena Iyengar TED http://www.ted.com Sheena Iyengar studies how we make choices -- and how we feel about the choices we make. At TEDGlobal she talks about both trivial choices (Coke v. Pepsi) and profound ones and shares her groundbreaking research that has uncovered some surprising attitudes about our decisions. TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in [--] minutes. Featured speakers have included Al Gore on climate change Philippe Starck on"
YouTube Link 2010-07-26T15:05Z 27.2M followers, 1.1M engagements
"The unheard story behind the Sistine Chapel Elizabeth Lev The Sistine Chapel is one of the most iconic buildings on earth but there's a lot you probably don't know about it. In this tour-de-force talk art historian Elizabeth Lev guides us across the famous building's ceiling and Michelangelo's vital depiction of traditional stories showing how the painter reached beyond the religious iconography of the time to chart new artistic waters. Five hundred years after the artist painted it says Lev the Sistine Chapel forces us to look around as if it were a mirror and ask "Who am I and what role do"
YouTube Link 2016-02-12T17:26Z 27.2M followers, 302.8K engagements
"How I beat stage fright Joe Kowan Humanity's fine-tuned sense of fear served us well as a young species giving us laser focus to avoid being eaten by competing beasts. But it's less wonderful when that same visceral body-hijacking sense of fear kicks in in front of [--] folk-music fans at a Tuesday night open-mic. Palms sweat hands shake vision blurs and the brain says RUN: it's stage fright. In this charming tuneful little talk Joe Kowan talks about how he conquered it. TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the world's leading"
YouTube Link 2014-01-24T19:20Z 27.2M followers, 679K engagements
"Why we have virus outbreaks & how we can prevent them Nathan Wolfe http://www.ted.com SARS avian flu swine flu . each virus outbreak raises the question: What can be done A compelling answer from virus hunter Nathan Wolfe who's outwitting the next pandemic by staying two steps ahead: discovering new deadly viruses where they first emerge -- passing from animals to humans among poor subsistence hunters in Africa -- and stopping them before they claim millions of lives. TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the world's leading"
YouTube Link 2009-03-27T13:16Z 27.2M followers, 316.8K engagements
"What's so funny about mental illness Ruby Wax Diseases of the body garner sympathy says comedian Ruby Wax -- except those of the brain. Why is that With dazzling energy and humor Wax diagnosed a decade ago with clinical depression urges us to put an end to the stigma of mental illness. TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in [--] minutes (or less). Look for talks on Technology Entertainment and Design -- plus science business global issues the arts and much more."
YouTube Link 2012-10-10T15:46Z 27.2M followers, 839.5K engagements
"What Makes People Luckier Than Others Tina Seelig @TED In this insightful talk Stanford engineering school professor Tina Seelig shares three unexpected ways to increase your luck -- and your ability to see and seize opportunities. Watch her full TED Talk: https://youtu.be/PX61e3sAj5k #TED #TEDTalks #newyear TEDTalk TEDTalks TED Talk TED Talks TED TEDTalk TEDTalks TED Talk TED Talks TED"
YouTube Link 2025-01-08T19:00Z 27.2M followers, 157K engagements
"An ER doctor on triaging your "crazy busy" life Darria Long Visit http://TED.com to get our entire library of TED Talks transcripts translations personalized talk recommendations and more. How do doctors in the emergency room stay calm and focused amidst the chaos Drawing on years of experience ER doctor Darria Long shares a straightforward framework to help you take back control and feel less overwhelmed when life starts to get "crazy busy." The TED Talks channel features the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of"
YouTube Link 2020-06-11T14:23Z 27.2M followers, 228.9K engagements
"3 lessons on decision-making from a poker champion Liv Boeree Is it better to be lucky or good Should we trust our gut feelings or rely on probabilities and careful analysis when making important decisions In this quick talk professional poker player Liv Boeree shares three strategies she's learned from the game and how we can apply them to real life. Check out more TED Talks: http://www.ted.com The TED Talks channel features the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in [--] minutes (or less). Look for talks"
YouTube Link 2018-10-22T15:06Z 27.2M followers, 1.1M engagements
"Lets Get Real About Free Speech Greg Lukianoff TED "Too many people believe in something closer to freedom from speech rather than freedom of speech" says attorney Greg Lukianoff. In a timely talk he warns against the rise of "mob censorship" and reminds us why free speech is the best check on power ever invented. (Recorded at TED2025 on April [--] 2025) Join us in person at a TED conference: https://tedtalks.social/events Become a TED Member to support our mission: https://ted.com/membership Subscribe to a TED newsletter: https://ted.com/newsletters Follow TED X:"
YouTube Link 2025-07-08T15:01Z 27.2M followers, 47.7K engagements
"Sherwin Nuland: How electroshock therapy changed me http://www.ted.com Surgeon and author Sherwin Nuland discusses the development of electroshock therapy as a cure for severe life-threatening depression -- including his own. Its a moving and heartfelt talk about relief redemption and second chances. TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the world's leading thinkers and doers are invited to give the talk of their lives in [--] minutes -- including speakers such as Jill Bolte Taylor Sir Ken Robinson Hans Rosling Al Gore and Arthur"
YouTube Link 2007-10-30T14:30Z 27.2M followers, 327.1K engagements
"The secrets of learning a new language Ldia Machov TED Visit http://TED.com to get our entire library of TED Talks transcripts translations personalized talk recommendations and more. Want to learn a new language but feel daunted or unsure where to begin You don't need some special talent or a "language gene" says Ldia Machov. In an upbeat inspiring talk she reveals the secrets of polyglots (people who speak multiple languages) and shares four principles to help unlock your own hidden language talent -- and have fun while doing it. The TED Talks channel features the best talks and"
YouTube Link 2019-01-24T15:48Z 27.2M followers, 12.2M engagements
"Meet NEO Your Robot Butler in Training Bernt Brnich TED What if doing your chores were as easy as flipping a switch In this talk and live demo roboticist and founder of 1X Bernt Brnich introduces NEO a humanoid robot designed to help you out around the house. Watch as NEO shows off its ability to vacuum water plants and keep you company while Brnich tells the story of its development and shares a vision for robot helpers that could free up your time to focus on what truly matters. (Recorded at TED2025 on April [--] 2025) If you love watching TED Talks like this one become a TED Member to support"
YouTube Link 2025-04-14T11:01Z 27.2M followers, 833.7K engagements
"The future of money Neha Narula What happens when the way we buy sell and pay for things changes perhaps even removing the need for banks or currency exchange bureaus That's the radical promise of a world powered by cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum. We're not there yet but in this sparky talk digital currency researcher Neha Narula describes the collective fiction of money and paints a picture of a very different looking future. TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of"
YouTube Link 2016-10-03T17:39Z 27.1M followers, 418.3K engagements
"Glenn Greenwald: Why privacy matters Glenn Greenwald was one of the first reporters to see and write about the Edward Snowden files with their revelations about the United States' extensive surveillance of private citizens. In this searing talk Greenwald makes the case for why you need to care about privacy even if youre not doing anything you need to hide." TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in [--] minutes (or less). Look for talks on Technology Entertainment and"
YouTube Link 2014-10-10T13:49Z 27.2M followers, 951.2K engagements
"Listening to shame Bren Brown TED http://www.ted.com Shame is an unspoken epidemic the secret behind many forms of broken behavior. Bren Brown whose earlier talk on vulnerability became a viral hit explores what can happen when people confront their shame head-on. Her own humor humanity and vulnerability shine through every word. TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in [--] minutes. Featured speakers have included Al Gore on climate change Philippe Starck on design"
YouTube Link 2012-03-16T16:06Z 27.2M followers, 8.2M engagements
"Who are you really The puzzle of personality Brian Little TED Visit http://TED.com to get our entire library of TED Talks transcripts translations personalized talk recommendations and more. What makes you you Psychologists like to talk about our traits or defined characteristics that make us who we are. But Brian Little is more interested in moments when we transcend those traits sometimes because our culture demands it of us and sometimes because we demand it of ourselves. Join Little as he dissects the surprising differences between introverts and extroverts and explains why your"
YouTube Link 2016-07-19T16:56Z 27.2M followers, 13.9M engagements
"3 ways to plan for the (very) long term Ari Wallach We increasingly make decisions based on short-term goals and gains -- an approach that makes the future more uncertain and less safe. How can we learn to think about and plan for a better future in the long term . like grandchildren-scale long term Ari Wallach shares three tactics for thinking beyond the immediate. The TED Talks channel features the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in [--] minutes (or less). Look for talks on Technology Entertainment"
YouTube Link 2017-05-05T14:44Z 27.2M followers, 263.2K engagements
"Ilissa Ocko: The fastest way to slow climate change now TED Countdown "Cutting methane is the single fastest most effective opportunity to reduce climate change risks in the near term" says atmospheric scientist Ilissa Ocko. That's because unlike carbon dioxide methane's warming power doesn't come from a gradual buildup over time but is almost entirely from recent emissions. Ocko identifies three main sources of methane pollution which if addressed could dramatically slow down the rate of global warming within years -- not decades. "This is the methane moment" Ocko says. Countdown is TED's"
YouTube Link 2022-01-15T16:00Z 27.2M followers, 318K engagements
"Our fight for disability rights -- and why we're not done yet Judith Heumann Four decades ago Judith Heumann helped to lead a groundbreaking protest called the Section [---] sit-in -- in which disabled-rights activists occupied a federal building for almost a month demanding greater accessibility for all. In this personal inspiring talk Heumann tells the stories behind the protest -- and reminds us that [--] years on there's still work left to do. Check out more TED Talks: http://www.ted.com The TED Talks channel features the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the world's"
YouTube Link 2018-04-24T14:29Z 27.2M followers, 187.7K engagements
"What is economic value and who creates it Mariana Mazzucato Visit http://TED.com to get our entire library of TED Talks transcripts translations personalized Talk recommendations and more. Where does wealth come from who creates it and what destroys it In this deep dive into global economics Mariana Mazzucato explains how we lost sight of what value means and why we need to rethink our current financial systems -- so capitalism can be steered toward a bold innovative and sustainable future that works for all of us. The TED Talks channel features the best talks and performances from the TED"
YouTube Link 2020-01-10T16:44Z 27.2M followers, 351.7K engagements
"Before I die I want to. Candy Chang In her New Orleans neighborhood artist and TED Fellow Candy Chang turned an abandoned house into a giant chalkboard asking a fill-in-the-blank question: "Before I die I want to ___." Her neighbors' answers -- surprising poignant funny -- became an unexpected mirror for the community. (What's your answer) TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in [--] minutes (or less). TED stands for Technology Entertainment Design and TEDTalks cover"
YouTube Link 2012-09-04T15:16Z 27.2M followers, 741.3K engagements
"How many stories have been lost throughout history #TEDTalks Conceptual artist Tavares Strachan creates the kinds of projects that make you stop in your tracks like a 4.5-ton block of Arctic ice he brought back to his birthplace in the Bahamas or a gold Egyptian-inspired sculpture he launched into orbit around the Earth. Now he presents his latest creation the Encyclopedia of Invisibility: a 3000-page tome filled with more than [-----] entries on people places and events often left out of the history books -- and encourages us all to unearth hidden stories before they disappear to the passage"
YouTube Link 2026-02-15T20:00Z 27.2M followers, 22.6K engagements
"Autism what we know (and what we don't know yet) Wendy Chung In this calm and factual talk geneticist Wendy Chung shares what we know about autism spectrum disorder for example that autism has multiple perhaps interlocking causes. Looking beyond the worry and concern that can surround a diagnosis Chung and her team look at what we've learned through studies treatments and careful listening. TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in [--] minutes (or less). Look for"
YouTube Link 2014-04-28T15:31Z 27.2M followers, 2.4M engagements
"Why I Spend Hours Sketching in Conflict Zones George Butler TED Illustrator and TED Fellow George Butler reports on the ground from conflict zones climate hotspots and humanitarian crises using pen ink and watercolors to highlight personal stories of perseverance. By slowing down and going deeper than the headlines his humanistic approach is shifting how we think about the news. (Recorded at TED Fellows Films [----] on April [--] 2025) Join us in person at a TED conference: https://tedtalks.social/events Become a TED Member to support our mission: https://ted.com/membership Subscribe to a TED"
YouTube Link 2026-01-09T16:01Z 27.2M followers, 25.3K engagements
"With Spatial Intelligence AI Will Understand the Real World Fei-Fei Li TED In the beginning of the universe all was darkness until the first organisms developed sight which ushered in an explosion of life learning and progress. AI pioneer Fei-Fei Li says a similar moment is about to happen for computers and robots. She shows how machines are gaining "spatial intelligence" the ability to process visual data make predictions and act upon those predictions and shares how this could enable AI to interact with humans in the real world. If you love watching TED Talks like this one become a TED"
YouTube Link 2024-05-16T13:42Z 27.2M followers, 790.9K engagements
"Neil Harbisson: I listen to color http://www.ted.com Artist Neil Harbisson was born completely color blind but these days a device attached to his head turns color into audible frequencies. Instead of seeing a world in grayscale Harbisson can hear a symphony of color -- and yes even listen to faces and paintings. TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in [--] minutes. Featured speakers have included Al Gore on climate change Philippe Starck on design Jill Bolte Taylor"
YouTube Link 2012-07-20T21:51Z 27.2M followers, 873.9K engagements
"How to tie your shoes Terry Moore http://www.ted.com Terry Moore found out he'd been tying his shoes the wrong way his whole life. In the spirit of TED he takes the stage to share a better way. (Historical note: This was the very first 3-minute audience talk given from the TED stage in 2005.) TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in [--] minutes. Featured speakers have included Al Gore on climate change Philippe Starck on design Jill Bolte Taylor on observing her own"
YouTube Link 2011-05-20T20:47Z 27.2M followers, 2.6M engagements
"How to Close the Authority Gap Mary Ann Sieghart TED Women are routinely underestimated overlooked interrupted talked over or mistaken for someone more junior at the workplace. Author Mary Ann Sieghart calls this the "authority gap" all the ways women are (still) taken less seriously than men despite proven competence and expertise. She explains how we can close this pernicious gap and why everyone wins when we do so. If you love watching TED Talks like this one become a TED Member to support our mission of spreading ideas: https://ted.com/membership Follow TED X: https://twitter.com/TEDTalks"
YouTube Link 2024-03-12T13:19Z 27.2M followers, 51.2K engagements
"How to Make AI a Force for Good in Climate Manoush Zomorodi and Amen Ra Mashariki TED In a now-famous Go match against a human in [----] AI made Move [--] a seemingly nonsensical play that baffled every expert but ultimately won it the match. Amen Ra Mashariki director of AI at the Bezos Earth Fund thinks we need AI to make that same kind of creative leap for climate solutions. In conversation with TED Radio Hour host Manoush Zomorodi he shares a vision for new AI solutions to environmental problems that human experts haven't yet dreamed up. (Recorded at TED Countdown and Bezos Earth Fund on"
YouTube Link 2026-02-13T16:01Z 27.2M followers, 12.2K engagements
"Michael Sandel: Why we shouldn't trust markets with our civic life In the past three decades says Michael Sandel the US has drifted from a market economy to a market society; it's fair to say that an American's experience of shared civic life depends on how much money they have. (Three key examples: access to education access to justice political influence.) In a talk and audience discussion Sandel asks us to think honestly on this question: In our current democracy is too much for sale TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the"
YouTube Link 2013-10-07T15:36Z 27.2M followers, 662.3K engagements
"Empower a girl transform a community Kakenya Ntaiya Kakenya Ntaiya turned her dream of getting an education into a movement to empower vulnerable girls and bring an end to harmful traditional practices in Kenya. Meet two students at the Kakenya Center for Excellence a school where girls can live and study safely -- and uplift their community along the way. "When you empower a girl you transform a community" Ntaiya says. Get TED Talks recommended just for you Learn more at https://www.ted.com/signup. The TED Talks channel features the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where"
YouTube Link 2019-05-01T14:51Z 27.2M followers, 48.2K engagements
"How We're Reverse Engineering the Human Brain in the Lab Sergiu P. Pasca TED Neuroscientist Sergiu P. Pasca has made it his life's work to understand how the human brain builds itself -- and what makes it susceptible to disease. In a mind-blowing talk laden with breakthrough science he shows how his team figured out how to grow "organoids" and what they call brain "assembloids" -- self-organizing clumps of neural tissue derived from stem cells that have shown the ability to form circuits -- and explains how these miniature parts of the nervous system are bringing us closer to demystifying the"
YouTube Link 2022-08-29T13:00Z 27.2M followers, 150.8K engagements
"The optimism bias Tali Sharot http://www.ted.com Are we born to be optimistic rather than realistic Tali Sharot shares new research that suggests our brains are wired to look on the bright side -- and how that can be both dangerous and beneficial. TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in [--] minutes. Featured speakers have included Al Gore on climate change Philippe Starck on design Jill Bolte Taylor on observing her own stroke Nicholas Negroponte on One Laptop per"
YouTube Link 2012-05-14T15:55Z 27.2M followers, 577.2K engagements
"Why I'm done trying to be "man enough" Justin Baldoni Justin Baldoni wants to start a dialogue with men about redefining masculinity -- to figure out ways to be not just good men but good humans. In a warm personal talk he shares his effort to reconcile who he is with who the world tells him a man should be. And he has a challenge for men: "See if you can use the same qualities that you feel make you a man to go deeper" he says. "Your strength your bravery your toughness: Are you brave enough to be vulnerable Are you strong enough to be sensitive Are you confident enough to listen to the"
YouTube Link 2018-01-03T16:02Z 27.2M followers, 3.8M engagements
"How to Raise Successful Kids -- Without Over-Parenting Julie Lythcott-Haims TED By loading kids with high expectations and micromanaging their lives at every turn parents aren't actually helping. At least that's how Julie Lythcott-Haims sees it. With passion and wry humor the former Dean of Freshmen at Stanford makes the case for parents to stop defining their children's success via grades and test scores. Instead she says they should focus on providing the oldest idea of all: unconditional love. Whether youre just launching your adult life or finally giving yourself permission to question"
YouTube Link 2016-10-04T17:38Z 27.2M followers, 4.2M engagements
"Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: The Danger of a Single Story TED Our lives our cultures are composed of many overlapping stories. Novelist Chimamanda Adichie tells the story of how she found her authentic cultural voice -- and warns that if we hear only a single story about another person or country we risk a critical misunderstanding. Visit http://TED.com to get our entire library of TED Talks transcripts translations personalized talk recommendations and more. The TED Talks channel features the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the world's leading thinkers and doers give"
YouTube Link 2009-10-07T19:40Z 27.2M followers, 15.8M engagements
"Are We Heading Toward World War III Heni Ozi Cukier TED In this urgent talk political scientist Heni Ozi Cukier analyzes the social economic political and military conditions that preceded the last two world wars revealing how historical patterns and todays geopolitical shifts may be pointing us in a dangerously familiar direction. Connecting past and present he challenges us to recognize the warning signs and act before its too late. (Recorded at TEDxLisboa on March [--] 2025) Join us in person at a TED conference: https://tedtalks.social/events Become a TED Member to support our mission:"
YouTube Link 2025-10-15T15:00Z 27.2M followers, 561.4K engagements
"Build a tower build a team Tom Wujec http://www.ted.com Tom Wujec from Autodesk presents some surprisingly deep research into the "marshmallow problem" -- a simple team-building exercise that involves dry spaghetti one yard of tape and a marshmallow. Who can build the tallest tower with these ingredients And why does a surprising group always beat the average TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in [--] minutes. Featured speakers have included Al Gore on climate"
YouTube Link 2010-04-22T14:35Z 27.2M followers, 2.7M engagements
"Dangerous memes Dan Dennett http://www.ted.com Starting with the simple tale of an ant philosopher Dan Dennett unleashes a devastating salvo of ideas making a powerful case for the existence of memes -- concepts that are literally alive. TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the world's leading thinkers and doers are invited to give the talk of their lives in [--] minutes -- including speakers such as Jill Bolte Taylor Sir Ken Robinson Hans Rosling Al Gore and Arthur Benjamin. TED stands for Technology Entertainment and Design and"
YouTube Link 2007-07-03T05:53Z 27.1M followers, 519.8K engagements
"Harry Baker: A love poem for lonely prime numbers Performance poet (and math student) Harry Baker spins a love poem about his favorite kind of numbers the lonely love-lorn prime. Stay on for two more lively inspiring poems from this charming performer. TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in [--] minutes (or less). Look for talks on Technology Entertainment and Design -- plus science business global issues the arts and much more. Find closed captions and translated"
YouTube Link 2015-03-04T16:44Z 27.2M followers, 387.2K engagements
"The biology of our best and worst selves Robert Sapolsky How can humans be so compassionate and altruistic -- and also so brutal and violent To understand why we do what we do neuroscientist Robert Sapolsky looks at extreme context examining actions on timescales from seconds to millions of years before they occurred. In this fascinating talk he shares his cutting edge research into the biology that drives our worst and best behaviors. The TED Talks channel features the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their"
YouTube Link 2017-05-31T15:05Z 27.2M followers, 1.2M engagements
"Is This the Future of Media Substack Cofounder Hamish McKenzie TED What if the polarizing mess of social media clickbait headlines and addictive algorithms isn't a breakdown of media but a transition to something better Substack cofounder Hamish McKenzie explores how independent creators are growing a new media "garden" where trust beats engagement metrics and audiences matter more than ads. Learn why clicking subscribe doesnt just signal support; it gives you power. (Recorded at TED2025 on April [--] 2025) If you love watching TED Talks like this one become a TED Member to support our mission"
YouTube Link 2025-05-22T15:01Z 27.2M followers, 75K engagements
"This Is How Kids Should Be Learning with AI Priya Lakhani TED As AI races into classrooms we risk confusing quick and easy answers with true learning says AI education entrepreneur Priya Lakhani. She explains why being challenged is essential for making knowledge stick and how AI can be designed to strengthen (not weaken) learning teaching and thinking.(Recorded at TEDNext [----] on November [--] [----] Join us in person at a TED conference: https://tedtalks.social/events Become a TED Member to support our mission: https://ted.com/membership Subscribe to a TED newsletter:"
YouTube Link 2026-01-29T16:00Z 27.2M followers, 57K engagements
"Eduardo Briceo: How to get better at the things you care about TED Working hard but not improving You're not alone. Eduardo Briceo reveals a simple way to think about getting better at the things you do whether that's work parenting or creative hobbies. And he shares some useful techniques so you can keep learning and always feel like you're moving forward. Visit http://TED.com to get our entire library of TED Talks transcripts translations personalized talk recommendations and more. The TED Talks channel features the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the world's"
YouTube Link 2017-02-23T17:13Z 27.2M followers, 700.2K engagements
"Are we born to run Christopher McDougall http://www.ted.com Christopher McDougall explores the mysteries of the human desire to run. How did running help early humans survive -- and what urges from our ancient ancestors spur us on today At TEDxPennQuarter McDougall tells the story of the marathoner with a heart of gold the unlikely ultra-runner and the hidden tribe in Mexico that runs to live. TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in [--] minutes. Featured speakers"
YouTube Link 2011-02-04T15:03Z 27.2M followers, 2M engagements
"How Your Brain Alters Your Reality (W/ Anil Seth) How to Be a Better Human TED What is the aspect of being you that you cling to most tightly Why are you you and not somebody else How do you understand and make sense of your experiences These are questions studied by Anil Seth Professor of Cognitive and Computational Neuroscience and the University of Sussex. Anil and Chris reflect on the limitations in describing the brain as a supercomputer the ethical and morally grey areas of technological advancements and brain computer interfaces and how hallucinogenic drugs affect consciousness. Follow"
YouTube Link 2025-10-22T20:00Z 27.2M followers, 72.9K engagements
"The lie that invented racism John Biewen Visit http://TED.com to get our entire library of TED Talks transcripts translations personalized talk recommendations and more. To understand and eradicate racist thinking start at the beginning. That's what journalist and documentarian John Biewen did leading to a trove of surprising and thought-provoking information on the "origins" of race. He shares his findings supplying answers to fundamental questions about racism -- and lays out an exemplary path for practicing effective allyship. The TED Talks channel features the best talks and performances"
YouTube Link 2020-11-01T17:24Z 27.2M followers, 1.4M engagements
"Where are all the aliens Stephen Webb The universe is incredibly old astoundingly vast and populated by trillions of planets -- so where are all the aliens Astronomer Stephen Webb has an explanation: we're alone in the universe. In a mind-expanding talk he spells out the remarkable barriers a planet would need to clear in order to host an extraterrestrial civilization -- and makes a case for the beauty of our potential cosmic loneliness. "The silence of the universe is shouting 'We're the creatures who got lucky'" Webb says. Check out more TED Talks: http://www.ted.com The TED Talks channel"
YouTube Link 2018-08-16T15:43Z 27.2M followers, 4.6M engagements
"A swarm of mini drones makes . magic Marco Tempest Visit http://TED.com to get our entire library of TED Talks transcripts translations personalized Talk recommendations and more. Leading a swarm of small buzzing flying machines techno-magician Marco Tempest orchestrates a "cyber illusion" that will have you asking yourself: Was that science or magic Get TED Talks recommended just for you Learn more at http://TED.com/signup. The TED Talks channel features the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in 18"
YouTube Link 2020-01-29T16:23Z 27.2M followers, 353.8K engagements
"Bernie Krause: The voice of the natural world Bernie Krause has been recording wild soundscapes -- the wind in the trees the chirping of birds the subtle sounds of insect larvae -- for [--] years. In that time he has seen many environments radically altered by humans sometimes even by practices thought to be environmentally safe. A surprising look at what we can learn through nature's symphonies from the grunting of a sea anemone to the sad calls of a beaver in mourning. TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the world's leading"
YouTube Link 2013-07-15T15:18Z 27.2M followers, 199.4K engagements
"Could a DAO Build the Next Great City Scott Fitsimones TED Could DAOs or "decentralized autonomous organizations" be the key to building the next great city Experimental urbanist Scott Fitsimones shares how these mission-driven blockchain-governed collectively owned organizations could increase the speed and efficiency of building cities (among many other applications) -- all while pooling decision-making power in a radically collaborative way. Hear about how he started a "crypto co-op" that bought [--] acres of land in Wyoming and learn more about the potential for DAOs to get things done in"
YouTube Link 2022-07-28T11:00Z 27.2M followers, 96.8K engagements
"Make no mistake. or do it might make you famous #TEDTalks Sharing his accidental journey to viral fame digital pioneer Joshua Schachter reveals how programming a robot to make deliberate mistakes in otherwise deeply satisfying plotter art sparked millions of views (and hilariously strong reactions). Learn how to turn your frustration into creative success and discover how quirky unexpected art can captivate audiences worldwide. TEDTalk TEDTalks TED Talk TED Talks TED TEDTalk TEDTalks TED Talk TED Talks TED"
YouTube Link 2025-08-08T16:00Z 27.2M followers, 5.8M engagements
"The pharmacy of the future Personalized pills 3D printed at home Daniel Kraft We need to change how we prescribe drugs says physician Daniel Kraft: too often medications are dosed incorrectly cause toxic side effects or just don't work. In a talk and concept demo Kraft shares his vision for a future of personalized medication unveiling a prototype 3D printer that could design pills that adapt to our individual needs. Check out more TED Talks: http://www.ted.com The TED Talks channel features the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the world's leading thinkers and doers"
YouTube Link 2018-11-08T20:52Z 27.2M followers, 149.6K engagements
"Schools Urgently Need a Redesign. Heres How Aylon Samouha TED When kids say school is "fine" that's the sound of potential fading says education innovator Aylon Samouha. He introduces Transcend the nonprofit engaging communities across the US to redesign their schools and connect learning to the world kids are growing into. Check out what school looks like when students are solving real-world problems and building things that matter not just studying what's on the test. (This ambitious idea is part of The Audacious Project TED's initiative to inspire and fund global change.) (Recorded at"
YouTube Link 2026-01-11T16:00Z 27.2M followers, 37.3K engagements
"Stop Telling Single People to Get Married Peter McGraw TED Why do we assume single people arent happy Behavioral economist (and lifelong bachelor) Peter McGraw advocates for a world in which single life is just as accepted as marriage debunking the myth that getting hitched is the only path to fulfillment. From spinsters to cat ladies he outlines the power in chosen family and invites you to reconsider what it means to live a remarkable life. (Recorded at TEDxBoulder on September [--] 2024) Join us in person at a TED conference: https://tedtalks.social/events Become a TED Member to support our"
YouTube Link 2025-06-20T15:00Z 27.2M followers, 570.9K engagements
"You aren't at the mercy of your emotions -- your brain creates them Lisa Feldman Barrett Can you look at someone's face and know what they're feeling Does everyone experience happiness sadness and anxiety the same way What are emotions anyway For the past [--] years psychology professor Lisa Feldman Barrett has mapped facial expressions scanned brains and analyzed hundreds of physiology studies to understand what emotions really are. She shares the results of her exhaustive research -- and explains how we may have more control over our emotions than we think. Check out more TED Talks:"
YouTube Link 2018-01-23T13:04Z 27.2M followers, 3M engagements
"What does my headscarf mean to you Yassmin Abdel-Magied Unconscious bias is a prevalent factor driving culture causing us all to make assumptions based on our own upbringings and influences. Such implicit prejudice affects everything and it's time for us to be more thoughtful smarter better. In this funny honest talk Yassmin Abdel-Magied uses a surprising way to challenge us all to look beyond our initial perceptions. TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in 18"
YouTube Link 2015-05-27T16:02Z 27.2M followers, 871.2K engagements
"It turns out you really are what you eat #TEDTalks Biologist Kathleen McAuliffe dives into new research that suggests certain bacteria in your gut can influence major parts of who you are from your personality to life-changing neurological disorders. Learn more about how this emerging science could change how we treat disease and discover the impact of your internal microbial makeup on your mood weight and more. TEDTalk TEDTalks TED Talk TED Talks TED TEDTalk TEDTalks TED Talk TED Talks TED"
YouTube Link 2026-01-15T19:30Z 27.2M followers, 37.1K engagements
"A virtual choir [----] voices strong Eric Whitacre http://www.ted.com In a moving and madly viral video last year composer Eric Whitacre led a virtual choir of singers from around the world. He talks through the creative challenges of making music powered by YouTube and unveils the first [--] minutes of his new work "Sleep" with a video choir of [----]. The full piece premieres April [--] (yes on YouTube). TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in [--] minutes. TED stands for"
YouTube Link 2011-04-04T14:20Z 27.2M followers, 2M engagements
"Nicholas Christakis: The hidden influence of social networks http://www.ted.com We're all embedded in vast social networks of friends family co-workers and more. Nicholas Christakis tracks how a wide variety of traits -- from happiness to obesity -- can spread from person to person showing how your location in the network might impact your life in ways you don't even know. TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in [--] minutes. Featured speakers have included Al Gore"
YouTube Link 2010-05-10T15:48Z 27.2M followers, 474.4K engagements
"The Best Thing That Could Happen to the Energy Industry Matt Tilleard TED History has been written by whoever controls the dominant fuel of the era until now says renewables entrepreneur Matt Tilleard. He explains why as the clean energy transition ramps up were moving from a world where energy comes from burning fuels to one where it will come from using technology. Learn why this could change everything about global power dynamics and why the future belongs not to those who control resources but to those who build and share technology. (Recorded at TED Countdown Summit [----] on June [--] 2025)"
YouTube Link 2025-10-28T15:00Z 27.2M followers, 215.6K engagements
"The science of cells that never get old Elizabeth Blackburn What makes our bodies age . our skin wrinkle our hair turn white our immune systems weaken Biologist Elizabeth Blackburn shares a Nobel Prize for her work finding out the answer with the discovery of telomerase: an enzyme that replenishes the caps at the end of chromosomes which break down when cells divide. Learn more about Blackburn's groundbreaking research -- including how we might have more control over aging than we think. Check out more TED Talks: http://www.ted.com The TED Talks channel features the best talks and"
YouTube Link 2017-12-15T16:09Z 27.2M followers, 623.1K engagements
"Falling in love is the easy part Mandy Len Catron Did you know you can fall in love with anyone just by asking them [--] questions Mandy Len Catron tried this experiment it worked and she wrote a viral article about it (that your mom probably sent you). But is that real love Did it last And whats the difference between falling in love and staying in love TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED Conference where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in [--] minutes (or less). Look for talks on Technology Entertainment and"
YouTube Link 2015-10-08T15:12Z 27.2M followers, 761.1K engagements
"How to Stop AI from Killing Your Critical Thinking Advait Sarkar TED Chatbots might help you get work done faster but at what cost When we outsource our reasoning to artificial intelligence we reduce ourselves to "middle managers for our own thoughts" says AI and design researcher Advait Sarkar. He examines the cognitive trade-offs of using AI at work and introduces a different kind of tool: one that encourages critical thinking nudges reflection and actually helps you get smarter. (Recorded at TEDAI Vienna on September [--] 2025) Join us in person at a TED conference:"
YouTube Link 2025-12-28T16:00Z 27.2M followers, 290K engagements
"How Regenerative Agriculture Brings Life Back to the Land Gabe Brown TED Over his decades of farming and ranching Gabe Brown has noticed a troubling trend: the conventional farming techniques he used were degrading the soil and ruining crops. He shares how his family farm turned things around by adopting regenerative agricultural practices and shows how the wider food system can use these same methods to improve food quality and revitalize the land. (Recorded at TED Countdown Dilemma Series: Food on June [--] 2024) If you love watching TED Talks like this one become a TED Member to support our"
YouTube Link 2024-10-14T11:00Z 27.2M followers, 254.7K engagements
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