TEDTalks (video)

  1. How to choose clothes for longevity, not the landfill | Diarra Bousso2024/03/21
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  2. 3 ways to use AI without replacing your coworkers | Madison Mohns2024/03/20
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  3. 5 lessons on happiness — from pop fame to poisonous snakes | Mike Posner2024/03/19
    Singer-songwriter Mike Posner took a break from his music to take a walk — a very long walk, across the entire United States. He shares five lessons he learned from his epic, eventful trek (snakes might be involved) and how it helped him find the key to happiness. (He also performs two hit songs: "I Took a Pill in Ibiza" and "Could You Do the Same.")
  4. Dear fellow refugees, here's how I found resilience | Chantale Zuzi Leader2024/03/18
    Chantale Zuzi Leader is one of the millions of displaced people around the world. In a deeply moving talk, she reflects on losing her family, home and sense of safety — only to break through and ultimately find community and hope. It's an astounding story of resilience that speaks to today's refugee crisis.
  5. The miracle of organ donation — and a breakthrough for the future | Abbas Ardehali2024/03/15
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  6. Meet mini-grids — the clean energy solution bringing power to millions | Tombo Banda2024/03/14
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  7. How a sanctuary for self-expression can change lives | Reed J. Williams and Lindsay Morris2024/03/13
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  8. A path to social safety for migrant workers | Ashif Shaikh2024/03/12
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  9. 3 mysteries of the universe — and a new force that might explain them | Alex Keshavarzi2024/03/11
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  10. Why are women still taken less seriously than men? | Mary Ann Sieghart2024/03/08
    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.
  11. The unsung heroes fighting malnutrition | Shruthi Baskaran-Makanju2024/03/07
    The pastoralists in Africa sustainably produce meat and milk to help feed the continent. But their way of life — and work — is under threat. Food systems advocate Shruthi Baskaran-Makanju explains how best to preserve these vital communities and why they're key to solving the nutritional challenges of Africa's children.
  12. How to lead with radical candor | Kim Scott2024/03/06
    "How can you say what you mean without being mean?" asks CEO coach and author Kim Scott. Delving into the delicate balance between caring and challenging when leading in the workplace, she introduces "radical candor" as the way to give constructive criticism, compassionately.
  13. How to find creativity and purpose in the face of adversity | Suleika Jaouad2024/03/06
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  14. How to bridge political divides — from two friends on opposing sides | Samar Ali and Clint Brewer2024/03/05
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  15. How business can improve the world, not just the bottom line | Esha Chhabra2024/03/04
    "Sustainability has become more marketing than action," says environmental business journalist Esha Chhabra. Challenging conventional business models solely focused on profit, she shares how regenerative companies that embed purpose into every facet of their operations can drive real change — and make things better for people and the planet.
  16. How AI and democracy can fix each other | Divya Siddarth2024/03/01
    We don't have to sacrifice our freedom for the sake of technological progress, says social technologist Divya Siddarth. She shares how a group of people helped retrain one of the world's most powerful AI models on a constitution they wrote — and offers a vision of technology that aligns with the principles of democracy, rather than conflicting with them.
  17. The drumline meets the danceline | Mahogany-N-Motion2024/03/01
    Mahogany-N-Motion, a student-run women's dance group from Spelman College in Atlanta, Georgia, delivers a drumline-infused performance that brings the crowd to its feet.
  18. The billion-dollar problem in education | Tanishia Lavette Williams2024/02/29
    Standardized testing is deeply woven into the fabric of US education, but does it foster genuine learning? Educator Tanishia Lavette Williams sheds light on the racial biases, financial costs and limited effectiveness of this kind of testing — calling for a fundamental shift to prioritize teacher-led instruction and empower students.
  19. A meditation on Rumi and the power of poetry | Leili Anvar2024/02/29
    In an ode to the Persian language, author Leili Anvar unfurls the work of 13th-century mystic poet Rumi and reflects on how poetry gives meaning to our lives.
  20. What's the point of digital fashion? | Karinna Grant2024/02/28
    What if you could own more clothes without crowding your closet or growing your carbon footprint? Introducing the dematerialized future of your wardrobe, digital fashion entrepreneur Karinna Grant talks about the brands selling pixelated clothes via NFTs and augmented reality — and explores the creative and sustainable potential of fashion that transcends physical constraints.
  21. How poop turns into forests | Ludmila Rattis2024/02/27
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  22. How clicking a single link can cost millions | Ryan Pullen2024/02/26
    Is cybercrime getting easier? Cybersecurity expert Ryan Pullen dives into his work investigating massive digital breaches and testing security blindspots — which led to him gaining access to the software controls of a well-known building in London. Learn more about how cybercriminals exploit human vulnerabilities and hear the latest on how to recognize and protect yourself from scams.
  23. The 5 tenets of turning pain into power | Christine Schuler Deschryver2024/02/23
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  24. TED is 40 — here's how it all started | Chris Anderson and Richard Saul Wurman2024/02/23
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  25. Can nanoparticles help fight hunger? | Christy L. Haynes2024/02/22
    A game-changing solution to the global food crisis could come from something so tiny you can't see it with the naked eye. Nanomaterials chemist Christy Haynes describes her team's work designing nanoparticles that could protect plants from disease and crop loss, helping farmers reap abundant harvests and grow food that will make its way to markets and dinner tables.
  26. Is climate change slowing down the ocean? | Susan Lozier2024/02/21
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  27. How to design for dignity during times of war | Slava Balbek2024/02/20
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  28. The Herds, a vast act of theater to spark climate action | Amir Nizar Zuabi2024/02/16
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  29. What the world can learn from Ukraine's fight for democracy | Olesya Khromeychuk2024/02/16
    "A flourishing democracy next door is a scary thing for an autocrat," says Ukrainian historian Olesya Khromeychuk. Detailing the history of Ukraine's long struggle for sovereignty and freedom — against Russian tsars, communist dictators and now the Kremlin's army — she shares three lessons anybody can use to join the global fight for democracy.
  30. When you inform women, you transform lives | Paige Alexander2024/02/15
    Access to information is the key to unlocking human rights for all, says equality champion Paige Alexander. From educating female entrepreneurs on how to launch life-sustaining businesses to murals, billboards and other creative ways of sharing vital resources, Alexander shares how she and her team at the Carter Center connect people to the information they need — when they need it the most.
  31. An Israeli and a Palestinian talk peace, dignity and safety | Ali Abu Awwad and Ami Dar2024/02/14
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  32. How sci-fi informs our climate future — and what to do next | Zainab Usman2024/02/13
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  33. Life's an obstacle course — here's how to navigate it | Maryam Banikarim2024/02/12
    "Instead of seeing life's challenges as obstacles, I see them as an obstacle course — a fascinating array of tests that I'm curious to see if I can pass," says community builder Maryam Banikarim. Telling the story of her experience emigrating from Iran as a child, Banikarim shares how her search for belonging led her to realize that community can help each of us overcome life's hurdles.
  34. "Atalanta" | The Merian Ensemble2024/02/09
    Chamber music group The Merian Ensemble delight with an evocative, transporting performance of Nicole Chamberlain's "Atalanta" for flute, oboe, bass clarinet, harp and viola.
  35. The climate solutions worth funding — now | Jonathan Foley2024/02/08
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  36. 6 tips on being a successful entrepreneur | John Mullins2024/02/07
    Sometimes, you need to break the rules to innovate — but which ones? Entrepreneurship professor John Mullins shares six counter-conventional mindsets for entrepreneurs looking to think strategically, navigate challenges and change the world.
  37. What makes someone vote against their political party? | Sarah Longwell2024/02/06
    Our brains are hardwired to crave community and belonging — a tribal instinct that drives politics in the United States, says political strategist Sarah Longwell. She shares what she learned trying to convince people to vote against their political party in a recent election and shows why telling a better story about democracy is key to bridging the ideological divide.
  38. Wild, intricate sculptures — made out of my hair | Laetitia Ky2024/02/05
    Artist Laetitia Ky has a unique medium: using the hair on her head (and some wire), she creates incredible sculptures of objects, animals, people and more, promoting messages of bodily autonomy and self-acceptance. She shares how she came to create these surprisingly intricate forms and offers a joyful message of creative perseverance.
  39. How babies think about danger | Shari Liu2024/02/02
    Are babies oblivious to danger? It's not that simple, says cognitive scientist Shari Liu. Sharing surprising insights (and plenty of baby videos) from studies of early human development, Liu highlights the unexpected ways babies perceive and respond to risky situations — and what these findings could unravel about the inner workings of our minds.
  40. Lessons from the past on adapting to climate change | Laprisha Berry Daniels2024/02/01
    Laprisha Berry Daniels' grandparents left the Southern United States and migrated north to Detroit in the 1950s — a move that could be considered a big "climate change." Now, as a public health social worker, Berry Daniels mines the survival strategies of her grandparents to think about how we can all learn from the past to better prepare for current and future environmental climate change.
  41. Leadership in the age of AI | Paul Hudson and Lindsay Levin2024/01/31
    Leaders can't be afraid to disrupt the status quo, says pharmaceutical CEO Paul Hudson. In conversation with TED's Lindsay Levin, he shares how AI eliminates "unglamorous work" and speeds up operations while collaborations across competitors can dramatically boost sustainability. Hear some powerful advice for the modern leader — and learn why it's time for businesses to embrace AI.
  42. A reframing of masculinity, rooted in empathy | Gary Barker2024/01/30
    Urging us to turn away from voices perpetuating harmful stereotypes, gender equality advocate Gary Barker shares three insights on fostering a culture of care, compassion and connection among men. "We are the most wired-to-care species on the planet," he says. "But if you don't use it ... you don't get good at it."
  43. What if a simple blood test could detect cancer? | Hani Goodarzi2024/01/29
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  44. "Universe" / "Statues" / "Liberation" | Buzz2024/01/26
    Electro-pop artist Buzz unfurls an enchanting, genre-bending performance of three original songs.
  45. Can a simple brick be the next great battery? | John O'Donnell2024/01/25
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  46. Advice for leaders on creating a culture of belonging | Melonie D. Parker2024/01/24
    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."
  47. Your creative superpowers can help protect democracy | Sofia Ongele2024/01/23
    "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.
  48. Do gut microbes control your personality? | Kathleen McAuliffe2024/01/22
    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.
  49. How film changes the way we see the world | Ava DuVernay2024/01/19
    "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.
  50. Fight for justice — even if you don't live to see it | Golriz Lucina2024/01/18
    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.
  51. What if advertising was honest? | Sylvester Chauke2024/01/17
    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.
  52. The beauty of wildlife — and an artistic call to protect it | Isabella Kirkland2024/01/16
    "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.
  53. Let curiosity lead | Yara Shahidi2024/01/16
    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.
  54. Could AI give you X-ray vision? | Tara Boroushaki2024/01/12
    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.
  55. What happens when we deny people abortions? | Diana Greene Foster2024/01/11
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  56. How to build democracy — in an authoritarian country | Tessza Udvarhelyi2024/01/10
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  57. The US vs. itself — and other top global risks in 2024 | Ian Bremmer2024/01/09
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  58. It's time for infectious generosity. Here's how | Chris Anderson2024/01/09
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  59. Is alternative meat the recipe for a healthier planet? | Tao Zhang2024/01/08
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  60. Enough red tape — we need to say yes to clean energy | Rich Powell2024/01/05
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