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TED is a nonprofit devoted to ideas worth spreading. On this video feed, you'll find TED Talks to inspire, intrigue and stir the imagination from some of the world's leading thinkers and doers, speaking from the stage at TED conferences, TEDx events and partner events around the world. This podcast is also available in high-def video and audio-only formats.

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Episodes

"Universe" / "Statues" / "Liberation" | Buzz

January 26, 2024 22:23 - 10 minutes Video

Electro-pop artist Buzz unfurls an enchanting, genre-bending performance of three original songs.

Can a simple brick be the next great battery? | John O'Donnell

January 25, 2024 16:06 - 9 minutes Video

The world relies on manufacturing, and manufacturing relies on heat — a massive contributor to global carbon emissions, responsible for a quarter of the world's fossil fuel use. Energy entrepreneur John O'Donnell has figured out a better, cleaner way to generate the heat we need to make the stuff we want. Learn how his team turned simple bricks and iron wire into a powerful, unconventional "heat battery" that could deliver industrial heat at scale without the emissions — and why he t...

Advice for leaders on creating a culture of belonging | Melonie D. Parker

January 24, 2024 15:55 - 19 minutes Video

Google's chief diversity officer Melonie D. Parker joins journalist and host of the "TED Tech" podcast Sherrell Dorsey for a conversation on fostering belonging and opportunity in the workplace. Learn more about how companies can sustainably promote diversity, equity and inclusion — and why you should aim to "add in," not "fit in."

Your creative superpowers can help protect democracy | Sofia Ongele

January 23, 2024 15:45 - 9 minutes Video

"Democracy is more fun and inviting when you take it into your own hands," says creator and activist Sofia Ongele. Sharing how she's using coding and social media to defend democracy, Ongele invites us to identify our own creative superpowers — whether it's community organizing, making music or telling stories — and use them to cause a ruckus and bring movements to life.

Do gut microbes control your personality? | Kathleen McAuliffe

January 22, 2024 15:55 - 10 minutes Video

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.

How film changes the way we see the world | Ava DuVernay

January 19, 2024 15:55 - 19 minutes Video

"People told me this was an unadaptable book, so the only logical thing to do was to try to adapt it," says writer, producer and filmmaker Ava DuVernay of her work taking the award-winning title "Caste" from page to screen. In conversation with Pat Mitchell, DuVernay talks about the resulting film, "Origin," and discusses her process for turning ideas into pictures that pack a punch.

Fight for justice — even if you don't live to see it | Golriz Lucina

January 18, 2024 15:59 - 7 minutes Video

Storyteller Golriz Lucina recounts how the historic sacrifice of Iranian 19th-century poet and mystic Táhirih planted the seeds for the "Woman, Life, Freedom" protests today, offering an inspiring lesson in the value of acting with conviction — even if we don't live to see the results.

What if advertising was honest? | Sylvester Chauke

January 17, 2024 15:48 - 11 minutes Video

After years of brand building, marketing veteran Sylvester Chauke realized that his industry had sold the world on overconsumption, with devastating consequences. He shares how marketers could instead promote sustainability with "honest ads" that do right by the planet and encourage people to think twice before buying.

The beauty of wildlife — and an artistic call to protect it | Isabella Kirkland

January 16, 2024 15:55 - 8 minutes Video

"I think of my paintings as alarm clocks," says artist Isabella Kirkland. "They're reminders of what's at stake; the only problem is we keep pushing the snooze button." Investigating humanity's relationship to nature, she shares work that takes a creative stand against ecological despair — and quietly urges climate action through permanent images of vanishing wildlife.

Let curiosity lead | Yara Shahidi

January 16, 2024 15:52 - 11 minutes Video

Don't second-guess what "distracts" you, says actor-producer Yara Shahidi; that's your curiosity coming through. The star of hit shows like "black-ish" and "grown-ish" tells how she learned to spot clues to her own future — and how you can, too.

Could AI give you X-ray vision? | Tara Boroushaki

January 12, 2024 16:00 - 6 minutes Video

What if a robot could find and deliver your lost phone? AI researcher Tara Boroushaki presents how she's using wireless signals and sensors to create AI-powered goggles with "X-ray vision," creating a dynamic new tool with applications from improving efficiency in commercial warehouses to aiding emergency rescues.

What happens when we deny people abortions? | Diana Greene Foster

January 11, 2024 15:59 - 14 minutes Video

How does getting an abortion — or not — influence a woman's life? Demographer Diana Greene Foster puts forward the results of The Turnaway Study, her landmark work following nearly 1,000 women through abortion or childbirth, presenting definitive data on the long-term physical, mental and economic impacts of the right to choose on pregnant people and their families. "Access to abortion is about control over one's body, life and destiny," says Foster.

How to build democracy — in an authoritarian country | Tessza Udvarhelyi

January 10, 2024 15:42 - 12 minutes Video

"Today, Hungary is in the gray zone between a dictatorship and a democracy," says activist Tessza Udvarhelyi. "This did not happen overnight." In a rousing talk, she reminds us just how close any country can come to authoritarianism — and offers on-the-ground lessons for how to keep democracy alive through focus, determination and imagination. (Followed by a brief Q&A with TED curator Cloe Shasha Brooks)

The US vs. itself — and other top global risks in 2024 | Ian Bremmer

January 09, 2024 20:50 - 42 minutes Video

2024 will be a dangerous year for the world, says Ian Bremmer, president and founder of Eurasia Group and GZERO Media. Forecasting the top geopolitical risks set to play out in the months to come, he untangles what's in store for the war in Ukraine, the state of the Israel-Hamas conflict and the tensions putting democracy in the United States to the test — all while AI continues to evolve faster than governments can regulate it. (This interview, hosted by TED's Helen Walters, was rec...

It's time for infectious generosity. Here's how | Chris Anderson

January 09, 2024 17:36 - 19 minutes Video

What would happen to humanity if generosity went viral? Sharing transformative stories from around the world, head of TED Chris Anderson outlines why the time has come for the internet to realize its power to supercharge small acts of kindness, changing lives at a scale never experienced before. Learn how to cultivate a generous mindset — with or without giving money — and get inspired with tools to amplify your impact. "Be brave. Give what you can, and then be absolutely amazed at w...

Is alternative meat the recipe for a healthier planet? | Tao Zhang

January 08, 2024 15:53 - 10 minutes Video

A Chinese saying goes, "There's no pleasure in eating without meat." And the data backs that up: every year, China consumes 26 percent of the world's meat and 45 percent of its seafood — numbers that could grow alongside rising incomes. Impact investor Tao Zhang shows why getting Chinese consumers to switch to plant-based alternatives is vital to tackling climate change and explores how it's also a massive business opportunity to bring tasty, affordable new proteins to market.

Enough red tape — we need to say yes to clean energy | Rich Powell

January 05, 2024 15:59 - 11 minutes Video

Climate innovation leader Rich Powell dives into the bureaucracy, bottlenecks and not-in-my-backyard attitude preventing the US from achieving its green energy goals, warning that we need about 10,000 new clean energy projects to be built in the US this decade if we're to reach net zero by 2050. Learn more about what's needed to fight NIMBYism, get serious about the energy transition — and get out of our own way.

Don't be a jerk to your barista — and other thoughts on frontline work | Adriann Negreros

January 05, 2024 15:54 - 12 minutes Video

All jobs, especially those held by frontline workers, should have dignity and the ability to turn into great careers, says change management expert Adriann Negreros. From shift flexibility to ending work on time, he outlines what he calls the "handbook of humanity" — people-centered ideas for change, rooted in empathy — that, when implemented, can redefine the nature of frontline work.

The vital data you flush down the toilet | Newsha Ghaeli

January 04, 2024 15:51 - 9 minutes Video

"Everybody pees and poops — and we know that urine and stool contain a rich source of information on our health," says data detective Newsha Ghaeli. Exploring the growing field of wastewater epidemiology, she shows how studying sewage can (anonymously) reveal a lot about the collective well-being of our cities — leading to real-time quality-of-life improvements like tracking pandemics, updating social policies and much more.

What's your leadership language? | Rosita Najmi

January 03, 2024 15:57 - 8 minutes Video

In a globe-trotting career that has spanned corporations, governments, nonprofits and philanthropy, Rosita Najmi has often found herself translating among them. Instead of focusing on leadership style, she makes the case for becoming fluent in the languages of leadership, explaining how it can help you adapt to audiences across industries and collectively achieve your goals.

Life is hard. Art helps | Liana Finck

January 02, 2024 15:56 - 7 minutes Video

Cartoonist Liana Finck's drawings hold our hands through life's predicaments, big and small: dating, breakups, what to make for dinner, how to leave a party without being rude, how to think about our relationship with God. In a funny, moving talk, she shares some of her drawings and shows how she uses creativity to navigate false starts and cluelessness in the search for belonging.

Why businesses need a dreamer's magic and a doer's realism | Beth Viner

December 21, 2023 15:44 - 11 minutes Video

At work, the dreamers often get credit for the big ideas, but they can also sometimes seem untethered to reality to the doers, who are trying to ... get things done. It's when these two types of humans work in harmony that business magic happens, says culture strategist Beth Viner. She lays out a practical blueprint for harnessing the dreamer's out-of-the-box thinking and the doer's practicality, showing why it's the key to building, growing and innovating in any relationship or orga...

When AI can fake reality, who can you trust? | Sam Gregory

December 20, 2023 15:59 - 12 minutes Video

We're fast approaching a world where widespread, hyper-realistic deepfakes lead us to dismiss reality, says technologist and human rights advocate Sam Gregory. What happens to democracy when we can't trust what we see? Learn three key steps to protecting our ability to distinguish human from synthetic — and why fortifying our perception of truth is crucial to our AI-infused future.

My mission to change the narrative of mental health | Glenn Close

December 19, 2023 15:45 - 12 minutes Video

Legendary actor and mental health advocate Glenn Close is on a quest to change how we think about mental health, starting with her decision to speak out about her own family's struggles — a brave choice considering the stigma that pervades the topic. In a sweeping conversation with TEDWomen curator Pat Mitchell, Close shares the inspiration behind the advocacy group she founded to combat the crisis, underscoring the transformative power of community and the critical need for comprehe...

Why you should embrace mediocrity | Crispin Thurlow

December 18, 2023 15:57 - 10 minutes Video

From "elite" pickles to "premium" baby diapers, marketers are constantly telling us to seek superiority — but "by the simple law of averages, most of us have to live a life more ordinary," says sociolinguist Crispin Thurlow. He invites us to embrace mediocrity for a change, offering a different path to contentedness without comparison.

Why AI will spark exponential economic growth | Cathie Wood

December 15, 2023 19:49 - 14 minutes Video

Investor Cathie Wood explores this unique moment in technology, which she sees as being marked by the simultaneous evolution of five pivotal innovation platforms — a scenario unparalleled in history. Exploring the role of AI in reshaping economic paradigms, she predicts a surge in global GDP growth and productivity, underscoring the need for businesses and investors to adapt in order to keep up.

"Hey Look Ma, I Made It" / "Believer" | Detroit Youth Choir

December 15, 2023 15:41 - 6 minutes Video

Detroit Youth Choir rocks the house with a performance of "Hey Look Ma, I Made It" by Panic! At The Disco and "Believer" by Imagine Dragons, putting their vocals (and dance moves) on full display.

How to build a global pro-democracy movement | Yordanos Eyoel

December 15, 2023 15:35 - 12 minutes Video

"Democracy is the most compelling vision we have for self-governance," says freedom advocate Yordanos Eyoel. Taking a stand against predatory and opportunist authoritarian forces, she shares how to reimagine, accelerate and protect the pro-democracy movement — to build societies that are both functional and inclusive.

What happens as we die? | Kathryn Mannix

December 14, 2023 15:59 - 14 minutes Video

Have we lost the practical wisdom of what happens as people die? With lessons from a career witnessing thousands of people's final breaths, palliative care expert Kathryn Mannix urges us to demystify the experience of death, sharing how a better understanding of what actually happens can reduce fear in the final days, for you and your loved ones.

Why helping people makes you happy | Asha Curran

December 14, 2023 15:56 - 12 minutes Video

"We underestimate the power of our own generous actions," says Asha Curran, CEO of the global generosity movement GivingTuesday. Sharing stories of people making a difference through simple acts of kindness, she shows how generosity, even in its simplest forms, can be a transformative force — and explains why we all benefit from a world grounded in giving.

How acts of kindness sparked a global movement | Asha Curran

December 14, 2023 15:56 - 12 minutes Video

"We underestimate the power of our own generous actions," says Asha Curran, CEO of the global generosity movement GivingTuesday. Sharing stories of people making a difference through simple acts of kindness, she shows how generosity, even in its simplest forms, can be a transformative force — and explains why we all benefit from a world grounded in giving.

Time is running out on climate change. The metaverse could help | Cedrik Neike

December 13, 2023 15:57 - 9 minutes Video

The metaverse could be our key to making real progress in the fight against climate change, says engineer Cedrik Neike. Examining how AI-powered modeling eliminates the trial and error of wasteful industries, he explores how this emerging technology is already improving everything from the gigafactories that churn out electric car batteries to the fuel efficiency of your home. Learn more about how these "digital twins" are transforming the world — and not a moment too soon.

Life lessons from Beethoven's Symphony No. 9 | Benjamin Zander

December 11, 2023 15:45 - 19 minutes Video

Legendary conductor Benjamin Zander explains his view on the difference between "positive thinking" and "possibility" (one's a fraud; the other's the real thing, he says) and intersperses delightful stories from a lifetime in music with a sing-along to Beethoven's Symphony No. 9.

TED Explores: A New Climate Vision | TED Countdown

December 11, 2023 14:19 - 56 minutes Video

The impacts of climate change are growing, but so are the world's attempts to stop them. Hosted by Manoush Zomorodi of the TED Radio Hour, this special TED documentary examines the rapid technological revolution underway — and the real possibility of a better future for all. Featuring urban planner Anika Goss, scientist and carbon expert Julio Friedmann, UN Climate Chief Simon Stiell, auto industry sustainability leader Cynthia Williams, and multi-generational farmers Jim and Jessica...

How stress drains your brain — and what to do about it | Nicole Byers

December 08, 2023 16:07 - 9 minutes Video

Do you ever feel extra forgetful? Stress could be the culprit. In a fascinating talk about how your memory works, neuropsychologist Nicole Byers shares the science behind how stress drains your brain's resources, making it harder to remember things and easier to make mistakes. But fear not: she also shares a simple solution to recharge your brain and get your memory back on track.

Why science needs to get behind natural medicine | Jeff Chen

December 08, 2023 16:00 - 3 minutes Video

Pharmaceutical companies often only patent drugs they can monetize, creating synthetic versions of remedies already available in nature. In this quick talk, physician and entrepreneur Jeff Chen offers a path to affordable, effective natural medicines — for everyone.

The unifying power of grace | Sean Goode

December 08, 2023 15:58 - 3 minutes Video

"Will you forgive me?" asks community leader Sean Goode. He proposes that the promise of forgiveness before wrongdoing — what he calls "unapologetic grace" — can empower people to share their truths and create space to bridge our differences.

How stem cells orchestrate healing — and how to speed it up | Kevin Stone

December 08, 2023 15:55 - 3 minutes Video

From synthetic embryos to lab-grown skin, we live in a brave new world of stem cell advances. So why can it still take years to recover from injury? Orthopedic surgeon Kevin Stone is working to accelerate the body's healing response so you could recover in a matter of days or weeks, not months or years.

The future of repairing the human body | Nina Tandon

December 08, 2023 15:19 - 5 minutes Video

As humans live longer than ever before, we need our implants to last as long as we do, says bioengineer Nina Tandon. Using stem cells and digital fabrication, she's working on growing anatomically precise spare parts for the human body, replacing damaged bones, cartilage and more with implants that fit perfectly and hold up for a lifetime.

True love — and the myth of "happily ever after" | Francesca Hogi

December 08, 2023 15:15 - 3 minutes Video

"The fairytale industrial complex has been lying to you," says love coach and podcast host Francesca Hogi. Having spent years talking to thousands of people about their romantic hopes and dreams, she introduces a new possibility for our collective romantic future, one that recognizes that each of us holds the keys to true love within ourselves.

The transformative potential of AGI — and when it might arrive | Shane Legg and Chris Anderson

December 07, 2023 22:02 - 16 minutes Video

As the cofounder of Google DeepMind, Shane Legg is driving one of the greatest transformations in history: the development of artificial general intelligence (AGI). He envisions a system with human-like intelligence that would be exponentially smarter than today's AI, with limitless possibilities and applications. In conversation with head of TED Chris Anderson, Legg explores the evolution of AGI, what the world might look like when it arrives — and how to ensure it's built safely an...

AI's single point of failure | Rob Toews

December 07, 2023 19:17 - 11 minutes Video

"The world's most important advanced technology is nearly all produced in a single facility," says AI expert Rob Toews. He describes how one company in Taiwan, TSMC, manufactures nearly all the most advanced semiconductor chips — a crucial technology that powers everything from phones to electric vehicles to next-generation artificial intelligence — and breaks down how geopolitical tensions in the region could paralyze the global field of AI.

Can AI catch what doctors miss? | Eric Topol

December 07, 2023 15:59 - 14 minutes Video

AI could propel the biggest transformation in the history of medicine, says physician-scientist Eric Topol. He explains how sophisticated AI models can interpret medical images as well or better than human experts can — and, beyond that, even pick up things that human eyes can't see. Learn all the ways AI is poised to make a difference for both patients and doctors.

What will happen to marketing in the age of AI? | Jessica Apotheker

December 07, 2023 15:57 - 10 minutes Video

Generative AI is poised to transform the workplace, but we still need human brains for new ideas, says marketing expert Jessica Apotheker. She explores how marketers can find their niche in the world of AI based on their preference for data or creativity, offering a pragmatic and hopeful look at the future of business.

How to find humor in life's absurdity | Maira Kalman

December 06, 2023 15:55 - 14 minutes Video

With levity and profound insight, artist Maira Kalman reflects on life, death, dinner parties, not knowing the right answers, the joys of eating a hot dog from a street vendor and more. This talk, interwoven with her delightful paintings, is itself an artwork that seems to hold the entirety of life in all its absurd glory.

How to stop the next pandemic? Stop deforestation | Neil Vora

December 05, 2023 15:58 - 9 minutes Video

Clearing tropical forests isn't just dangerous to the natural world — it's also a threat to human health and wellbeing, says physician Neil Vora. Tracing how environmental devastation led to deadly epidemics like Ebola, he presents three ways deforestation unleashes disease and calls on each of us to help preserve the delicate ecological balance we depend upon.

Democracy works — we just need better leaders | Lindiwe Mazibuko

December 04, 2023 16:04 - 12 minutes Video

South Africa transitioned to democracy in the 1990s with a visionary constitution, but the promises of that constitution are largely unfulfilled to this day. Public leader Lindiwe Mazibuko explores how poor leadership failed to deliver a better life for the country's citizens — and shares her mission to cultivate a new generation of ethical leaders who can revitalize democracy in South Africa and beyond.

A playbook on financing climate solutions | Nili Gilbert and David Blood

December 01, 2023 15:56 - 13 minutes Video

Tackling climate change costs a lot of money — and the financial sector is key to getting that money flowing. In a wide-ranging conversation, sustainable investment leaders Nili Gilbert and David Blood discuss where progress is being made on climate solutions, where capital still needs to move faster and why this is an unprecedented opportunity for sustainable growth.

A playbook for financing climate solutions | Nili Gilbert and David Blood

December 01, 2023 15:56 - 13 minutes Video

Tackling climate change costs a lot of money — and the financial sector is key to getting that money flowing. In a wide-ranging conversation, sustainable investment leaders Nili Gilbert and David Blood discuss where progress is being made on climate solutions, where capital still needs to move faster and why this is an unprecedented opportunity for sustainable growth.

How to harness abundant, clean energy for 10 billion people | Julio Friedmann

November 30, 2023 15:57 - 12 minutes Video

We can produce abundant, sustainable and cheap energy — for everyone, says physicist Julio Friedmann. He explores the infrastructure, innovation and investment needed to supply energy to 10 billion people, offering case studies from Chile's refurbished supply chain, built in partnership with Japan, to Namibia's budding clean hydrogen production, inviting us to envision a greener, more equitably powered world.

Guests

Lori Gottlieb
2 Episodes
Beau Lotto
1 Episode
Christer Mjåset
1 Episode
Dan Ariely
1 Episode
David Deutsch
1 Episode
Edward Tenner
1 Episode
Eli Pariser
1 Episode
Eve Ensler
1 Episode
Guy Winch
1 Episode
James Logan
1 Episode
Jane Fonda
1 Episode
Johann Hari
1 Episode
Joy Wolfram
1 Episode
Juan Enriquez
1 Episode
Marco Tempest
1 Episode
Mariana Mazzucato
1 Episode
Mitchell Katz
1 Episode
Nick Bostrom
1 Episode
Nick Hanauer
1 Episode
Nir Eyal
1 Episode
Patrick Chappatte
1 Episode
Rachel Kleinfeld
1 Episode
Sandeep Jauhar
1 Episode
Sonaar Luthra
1 Episode
Suzanne Lee
1 Episode
Tim Flannery
1 Episode