TED Talks Daily

Sat, 08 Mar 2025

When anxiety rears its head, we often just want it to go away. Clinical psychologist David H. Rosmar...

Fri, 07 Mar 2025

AI is evolving into a mysterious new form of intelligence — powerful yet flawed, capable of remark...

Thu, 06 Mar 2025

“Being on a voyage forces you to unplug,” says TED Fellow and third-generation captain Lehua Kam...

Wed, 05 Mar 2025

Agriculture is key to solving the climate crisis, but most farmers don’t have the financial incent...

Tue, 04 Mar 2025

What happens when personal grief collides with your professional life? Drawing on her experience as ...

Mon, 03 Mar 2025

TED Fellow and chemosensory researcher Paule Joseph unveils the hidden power of a sense that's too o...

Sun, 02 Mar 2025

As a public intellectual, activist and professor at Smith College, Loretta Ross is no stranger to co...

Sat, 01 Mar 2025

Technology is changing our world — and how we communicate — at an astonishing rate. So much so t...

Fri, 28 Feb 2025

Tired of “privilege walks” and black squares on social media that feel hollow? Workplace inclusi...

Thu, 27 Feb 2025

Headlines have been swirling as President Trump enters his second month back in office and his polic...

Wed, 26 Feb 2025

How can the lessons of the past help us navigate the turbulence of the present and future? Social ph...

Tue, 25 Feb 2025

It lurks within, emerging in conversation to share ineffective, premature suggestions … it’s you...

Mon, 24 Feb 2025

You know it's important to take care of your physical and mental health. But what about your social ...

Sun, 23 Feb 2025

Romantic love isn’t all it’s cracked up to be – at least that’s one way positive psychologis...

Sat, 22 Feb 2025

Food is culture, food is life — it’s part of who we are and the magic that binds us together. Bu...

Fri, 21 Feb 2025

To spark action on climate change, the conventional wisdom says that awareness must precede action —...

Thu, 20 Feb 2025

Could the key to a sustainable food system already be growing in the world’s farms? Plant scientis...

Wed, 19 Feb 2025

Money for international development rarely makes it to the people it intends to help, says Faisal Sa...

Tue, 18 Feb 2025

From cosmetics to nutrition, collagen is seemingly everywhere — but we don't often discuss its eth...

Mon, 17 Feb 2025

Humans are terrible at detecting lies, says psychologist Riccardo Loconte ... but what if we had an ...

Sun, 16 Feb 2025

Chris Anderson, head of TED, has some big news to share: after 25 years of leading the organization,...

Sat, 15 Feb 2025

Are your goals and resolutions actually holding you back from becoming your best self? Emmanuel Acho...

Fri, 14 Feb 2025

Ending a marriage doesn’t have to mean ending a family, says communication expert Allison O'Brien,...

Thu, 13 Feb 2025

Human potential will only accelerate with AI answering questions better and faster than ever before,...

Wed, 12 Feb 2025

While doom and gloom may wake people up, joy keeps them in the fight, says drag queen and environmen...

Tue, 11 Feb 2025

As the cofounder of Advance Native Political Leadership, Anathea Chino creates space for Native Amer...

Mon, 10 Feb 2025

Actor and writer Natasha Rothwell takes the stage for “On the Spot,” TED’s rapid-fire Q&A ...

Sun, 09 Feb 2025

Each Sunday, TED shares an episode of another podcast we think you'll love, handpicked for you… by...

Sat, 08 Feb 2025

Does the type and amount of light you’re exposed to during the day change how well you sleep at ni...

Fri, 07 Feb 2025

What makes the bond between people and dogs so special? Elias Weiss Friedman, creator of The Dogist,...

Thu, 06 Feb 2025

As AI chatbots become more personal and proactive, the line between tool and companion is beginning ...

Wed, 05 Feb 2025

What separates struggling artists from successful ones? Looking to creative geniuses like Mozart, Ed...

Tue, 04 Feb 2025

Your inner voice is a powerful tool for self-reflection and planning, but it can also trap you in ne...

Mon, 03 Feb 2025

TED Fellow and equity bioengineer Erika Moore investigates how cells controlling inflammation behave...

Sun, 02 Feb 2025

Each Sunday, TED shares an episode of another podcast we think you'll love, handpicked for you… by...

Sat, 01 Feb 2025

To get smarter, traditional AI models rely on exponential increases in the scale of data and computi...

Fri, 31 Jan 2025

Why are we using tech from 100 years ago to deliver the world's electricity? Materials scientist Jas...

Thu, 30 Jan 2025

For social media creator and viral video hitmaker Jenny Hoyos, the key to telling a great story is t...

Wed, 29 Jan 2025

What if striking a pose could not only make you look good but also help you embody who you’re mean...

Tue, 28 Jan 2025

Astrophysicist Lisa Kaltenegger explores the thrilling possibility of discovering life beyond Earth,...

Mon, 27 Jan 2025

As "beauty filters" proliferate on social media platforms like TikTok, journalist Elise Hu says we'v...

Sun, 26 Jan 2025

Each Sunday, TED shares an episode of another podcast we think you'll love, handpicked for you… by...

Sat, 25 Jan 2025

Networking expert Margaux Miller offers a fresh playbook for making meaningful connections online, p...

Fri, 24 Jan 2025

AI researcher Youssef Nader and digital archaeologist Julian Schilliger share how they used AI to vi...

Thu, 23 Jan 2025

What if businesses were designed to maximize impact — not just profits? Alex Amouyel, president an...

Wed, 22 Jan 2025

Fighting climate change is much like long-distance running: a complex journey filled with obstacles,...

Tue, 21 Jan 2025

Internet filmmaker Baron Ryan talks to himself, but he doesn't always like what he has to say. In a ...

Mon, 20 Jan 2025

Environmental challenges aren't for just one political party to deal with — everyone must work tog...

Sun, 19 Jan 2025

Each Sunday, TED shares an episode of another podcast we think you'll love, handpicked for you… by...

Sat, 18 Jan 2025

AI companions could either be the cure to our loneliness epidemic … or humanity's final downfall, ...

Fri, 17 Jan 2025

Success rarely happens in a straight line, with setbacks all but guaranteed along the way. What's th...

Thu, 16 Jan 2025

Can marketing transcend traditional business goals and actually be a force for good? Mastercard CMO ...

Wed, 15 Jan 2025

The option to work from home means that work truly works for everyone, says Avani Prabhakar, chief p...

Tue, 14 Jan 2025

What if AI could help connect you with the right medical care, exactly when you need it? Health syst...

Mon, 13 Jan 2025

How prevalent is solar power, really? According to researcher Jenny Chase, it's already displacing f...

Sun, 12 Jan 2025

Each Sunday, TED shares an episode of another podcast we think you'll love, handpicked for you… by...

Sat, 11 Jan 2025

2025 ushers in one of the most dangerous periods in world history — on par with the 1930s and earl...

Fri, 10 Jan 2025

Do you ever feel like time slows down when you’re bored but flies when you’re having fun? Cognit...

Thu, 09 Jan 2025

The clock is ticking on social media giant TikTok, which faces a nationwide ban in the United States...

Wed, 08 Jan 2025

Climate change doesn't just melt ice caps, it also fuels conflict, corruption and division worldwide...

Tue, 07 Jan 2025

Software engineer Adam Munder is on a mission to break down communication barriers between the Deaf ...

Mon, 06 Jan 2025

Feeding 10 billion people without wrecking the planet means rethinking protein, from plant-based and...

Sun, 05 Jan 2025

Each Sunday, TED shares an episode of another podcast we think you'll love, handpicked for you… by...

Sat, 04 Jan 2025

What's the best way to develop and implement solutions to social problems? TED Fellow and human righ...

Fri, 03 Jan 2025

TED Fellow and economic policy researcher Huiyi Lin is cocreator of "The Poverty Line," an art proje...

Thu, 02 Jan 2025

Where do you draw the line between work and life? Writer Simone Stolzoff explores the problem with d...

Wed, 01 Jan 2025

You know how resolutions often go: you set a goal and start strong ... then the motivation runs out ...

Tue, 31 Dec 2024

A few days before she turned 61, writer Anne Lamott decided to write down everything she knew for su...

Mon, 30 Dec 2024

There’s a saying about two things that are inevitable in this world, and Alua Arthur wants to help...

Sun, 29 Dec 2024

Each Sunday, TED shares an episode of another podcast we think you'll love, handpicked for you… by...

Sat, 28 Dec 2024

When was the last time something you watched struck you? Award-winning theater director Lear deBesso...

Fri, 27 Dec 2024

It's time for our periodic update of good news from Angus Hervey, founder of Fix the News, an indepe...

Thu, 26 Dec 2024

Scientists are getting closer to giving humans the power to communicate with their thoughts alone. I...

Wed, 25 Dec 2024

The sight of mistletoe may either send you scurrying or, if you have your eye on someone, awaiting a...

Tue, 24 Dec 2024

Can artificial intelligence be funny, or is comedy a uniquely human trait? In this witty and insight...

Mon, 23 Dec 2024

The end of the year is often a time to reflect and spend time with family — activities that may se...

Sun, 22 Dec 2024

Each Sunday, TED shares an episode of another podcast we think you'll love, handpicked for you… by...

Sat, 21 Dec 2024

In a lively conversation from TED's brand-new Next Stage, social scientist Kasley Killam, technologi...

Fri, 20 Dec 2024

TED Fellow and composer Sahba Aminikia brings the healing power of dance, storytelling, music and pe...

Thu, 19 Dec 2024

Is embracing your inner teenager the key to thriving in adulthood? Neuroscientist Adriana Galván sh...

Wed, 18 Dec 2024

When it comes to tackling the climate crisis, the majority of the workforce in Africa believes their...

Tue, 17 Dec 2024

Gabriella Lascano rose to prominence as a plus-size influencer, advocating for respect at any size w...

Mon, 16 Dec 2024

When making a big decision, should you trust your gut or follow the data? Emergency manager Jonathan...

Sun, 15 Dec 2024

Each Sunday, TED shares an episode of another podcast we think you'll love, handpicked for you… by...

Sat, 14 Dec 2024

In the long term, shutting down a coal mine means cleaner air and a healthier environment — but in...

Fri, 13 Dec 2024

Looking to level up your presentations? It might only take a poorly-drawn sketch, says professor Mar...

Thu, 12 Dec 2024

Math isn't just for "math kids" — it's for everyone, says learning expert Shalinee Sharma. She out...

Wed, 11 Dec 2024

Why does losing weight often feel like an uphill battle? Physician Katherine Saunders unpacks how ou...

Tue, 10 Dec 2024

TED Fellow and renewable energy expert Norah Magero envisions an Africa that pioneers its own techno...

Mon, 09 Dec 2024

What was your favorite toy when you were a kid? Your answer might reveal more about you than you exp...

Sun, 08 Dec 2024

Each Sunday, TED shares an episode of another podcast we think you'll love, handpicked for you… by...

Sat, 07 Dec 2024

Why do so many of us get nervous when public speaking? Communication expert Lawrence Bernstein says ...

Fri, 06 Dec 2024

A nightmare scenario happened to politician Cara Hunter: just weeks before her election, she became ...

Thu, 05 Dec 2024

How do we protect ourselves from being misled online? Counter-terrorism expert Vidhya Ramalingam rev...

Wed, 04 Dec 2024

Lily Yeh calls herself a barefoot artist: she travels the world with a suitcase full of art supplies...

Tue, 03 Dec 2024

Success in your career looks different for everyone — but no matter your industry, you'll need to ...

Mon, 02 Dec 2024

Can AI compress the yearslong research time of a PhD into seconds? Research scientist Max Jaderberg ...

Sun, 01 Dec 2024

Each Sunday, TED shares an episode of another podcast we think you'll love, handpicked for you… by...

Sat, 30 Nov 2024

GitHub CEO Thomas Dohmke discusses Europe's readiness to lead the next era of AI innovation, examini...

Fri, 29 Nov 2024

Songs are the soundtrack of our lives. But why exactly do they make us feel the way they do? Songwri...

Thu, 28 Nov 2024

When you think of North American cuisine, do Indigenous foods come to mind? Chef Sean Sherman serves...

Wed, 27 Nov 2024

Exploring the rich meaning behind what we choose to eat, food ethnographer June Jo Lee unpacks how o...

Tue, 26 Nov 2024

Curiosity is about seeking what unites us rather than clinging to what divides us, says author and c...

Mon, 25 Nov 2024

You're about to hear the sounds of several different creatures — from the voice of one single musi...

Sun, 24 Nov 2024

Each Sunday, TED shares an episode of another podcast we think you'll love, handpicked for you… by...

Sat, 23 Nov 2024

Will progress in artificial intelligence continue to accelerate, or have we already hit a plateau? C...

Fri, 22 Nov 2024

Nutritious crops aren't getting to the people who need nutrition most, even in one of the most ferti...

Thu, 21 Nov 2024

What if the secret to a happy relationship isn’t following the rules, but rewriting them? In this ...

Wed, 20 Nov 2024

Dana R. Fisher calls herself an "apocalyptic optimist" based on her research as a sociologist of lar...

Tue, 19 Nov 2024

To launch new initiatives within the confines of a large corporation, you'll need to work with the s...

Mon, 18 Nov 2024

You're familiar with the story: a sperm and an egg meet to create an embryo, which has the potential...

Sun, 17 Nov 2024

Each Sunday, TED shares an episode of another podcast we think you'll love, handpicked for you… by...

Sat, 16 Nov 2024

What does a warming planet mean for the foods you love? Hosting a dinner party that features a menu ...

Fri, 15 Nov 2024

Billions of dollars are poured into global development every year, but results are lacking, says eco...

Thu, 14 Nov 2024

For a long time, the conveyor belt of ideas moved from the West to the East, says business strategy ...

Wed, 13 Nov 2024

When wildfires rage in California, incarcerated people are often on the front lines fighting the fla...

Tue, 12 Nov 2024

We tend to consider romantic partners and family ties to be our most important relationships, but de...

Mon, 11 Nov 2024

In this in-depth discussion on the implications of Donald Trump’s re-election as US president, geo...

Sun, 10 Nov 2024

Each Sunday, TED shares an episode of another podcast we think you'll love, handpicked for you… by...

Sat, 09 Nov 2024

What if we could hear nature's ultrasonic communication -- and talk back? From a bat's shrill speech...

Fri, 08 Nov 2024

How do we stand before the pain and promise of the world and keep hope and courage alive? Journalist...

Thu, 07 Nov 2024

"Intuition helps us see the big picture," says filmmaker and sustainability leader Hrund Gunnsteinsd...

Wed, 06 Nov 2024

Do you hate having your photo taken? Portrait photographer Teri Hofford is here to change your mind....

Tue, 05 Nov 2024

How can everyday people help foster and protect democracy? Detailing her work fighting for people po...

Mon, 04 Nov 2024

Fashion is a huge part of the world's waste problem, but it doesn't have to be. Coachtopia founder J...

Sun, 03 Nov 2024

Each Sunday, TED shares an episode of another podcast we think you'll love, handpicked for you… by...

Sat, 02 Nov 2024

Does AI pose a threat to democracy? Law professor Lawrence Lessig dissects how this emerging technol...

Fri, 01 Nov 2024

Seventy-two percent of the world's population lives under some sort of autocratic rule, says freedom...

Thu, 31 Oct 2024

What will the world look like in 2030? International business consultant Nikolaus S. Lang predicts t...

Wed, 30 Oct 2024

In this whimsical talk and performance, musician and comedian Elle Cordova ponders what happened bef...

Tue, 29 Oct 2024

In his 2000 bestseller "The Tipping Point," Malcolm Gladwell told the story of why crime fell in New...

Mon, 28 Oct 2024

"Georgia is not heard or seen in the world, and many don't even know the location of the country," s...

Sun, 27 Oct 2024

Each Sunday, TED shares an episode of another podcast we think you'll love, handpicked for you… by...

Sat, 26 Oct 2024

Exploring the history and evolution of vampire lore, author Eric Nuzum traces the origins of these s...

Fri, 25 Oct 2024

Networking doesn’t always have to feel like a self-serving transaction, says executive coach Danie...

Thu, 24 Oct 2024

What if you could take something as tiny as a grain of sand — and as common as a glass bottle — ...

Wed, 23 Oct 2024

What if AI could think and adapt like a real brain? TED Fellow and AI scientist Ramin Hasani shares ...

Tue, 22 Oct 2024

Here's a wild stat: nearly one-third of the world's food production goes to waste each year, a major...

Mon, 21 Oct 2024

Is it possible to meet the world's seemingly infinite demand for data storage while also caring for ...

Sun, 20 Oct 2024

Each Sunday, TED shares an episode of another podcast we think you'll love, handpicked for you… by...

Sat, 19 Oct 2024

Filmmaker Jon M. Chu has enjoyed an incredible run of success, directing films like "Crazy Rich Asia...

Fri, 18 Oct 2024

What if solving poverty, caring for nature and fostering well-being were the ultimate goals of the e...

Thu, 17 Oct 2024

In an astounding sonic experience, creative director Felipe Sánchez Luna takes you on a journey thr...

Wed, 16 Oct 2024

Data isn't just about numbers or trends — it's about capturing the stories that shape our lives, s...

Tue, 15 Oct 2024

Joel Bervell was one of the only Black students in his medical school program. After noticing how mi...

Mon, 14 Oct 2024

The result of the 2024 US presidential election will be critical for Americans and the world. In a f...

Sun, 13 Oct 2024

Each Sunday, TED shares an episode of another podcast we think you'll love, handpicked for you… by...

Sat, 12 Oct 2024

Lots of people talk about the need to be physically fit, but mentally fit? Not as much. In a powerfu...

Fri, 11 Oct 2024

How do you reach people trapped in a reality shaped by propaganda? Exploring the dark psychology of ...

Thu, 10 Oct 2024

Over his decades of farming and ranching, Gabe Brown has noticed a troubling trend: the conventional...

Wed, 09 Oct 2024

When monarch butterflies migrate, they produce one of the most iconic wildlife spectacles in the wor...

Tue, 08 Oct 2024

From its life-sustaining energy to its explosive geomagnetic storms, the Sun has many mysteries, say...

Mon, 07 Oct 2024

"New possibilities for storytelling are emerging faster than at any other time in history," says fil...

Sun, 06 Oct 2024

Meet Liberato Kani, a hip hop artist in Lima, Peru—or as he says, “the Andean Bronx”. At his c...

Sat, 05 Oct 2024

Animal behavior expert Philip Johns introduces us to the vibrant urban environments of Singapore, wh...

Fri, 04 Oct 2024

What we eat is less about what we choose and more about what’s offered to us, says food and climat...

Thu, 03 Oct 2024

With all that spam clogging your inbox, a more personalized experience with the brands you interact ...

Wed, 02 Oct 2024

In this ode to improvisation, musician and comedian Reggie Watts beatboxes, raps, loops his own rhyt...

Tue, 01 Oct 2024

Looking to infuse more connection into your time with friends and family? Facilitator Priya Parker u...

Mon, 30 Sep 2024

What if your $1 donation could result in a $100 contribution to a cause you believe in? That's the p...

Sun, 29 Sep 2024

Each Sunday, TED shares an episode of another podcast we think you'll love, handpicked for you… by...

Sat, 28 Sep 2024

What's the connection between long-term health and financial stability? Neuroscientist Wendy Suzuki ...

Fri, 27 Sep 2024

"Memories are the architects of our identity," says technologist Pau Aleikum Garcia, but they're not...

Thu, 26 Sep 2024

We're stuck in a bad news bubble, says Angus Hervey, founder of Fix the News, an independent publica...

Wed, 25 Sep 2024

Can strawberries grown inside a building taste sweeter than those grown in a field? Farming entrepre...

Tue, 24 Sep 2024

There's a simple way to increase your cat's happiness, says animal behaviorist Nicky Trevorrow. She ...

Mon, 23 Sep 2024

We can blame capitalism for worsening the climate crisis, says journalist Akshat Rathi, but we can a...

Sun, 22 Sep 2024

Each Sunday, TED shares an episode of another podcast we think you'll love, handpicked for you… by...

Sat, 21 Sep 2024

What does food mean to you, your community and our planet? With ​​personal accounts from the kit...

Fri, 20 Sep 2024

The first step to saving nature is the rewilding of our own minds, says conservationist and former P...

Thu, 19 Sep 2024

What if animals like dogs, ferrets, mice and raccoons could help sniff out the next pandemic? Explor...

Wed, 18 Sep 2024

What if AI could bring the past to life? Cartoonist Amy Kurzweil shares how she helped train an AI c...

Tue, 17 Sep 2024

Sara Giusto is a talent manager, but not in the sense you might imagine. Her biggest client is imma,...

Mon, 16 Sep 2024

What makes for a meaningful life? Social psychologist Brian S. Lowery explores three ideas tied to t...

Sun, 15 Sep 2024

Social psychologist Jonathan Haidt's latest book, "The Anxious Generation," is shaping cultural conv...

Sat, 14 Sep 2024

AI has the potential to impact the way humans interact with the world — and each other. Social psy...

Fri, 13 Sep 2024

Why aren't restaurants part of the climate solution? This question inspired chef Anthony Myint to go...

Thu, 12 Sep 2024

Online democracy advocate Eli Pariser explains the details surrounding the August 2024 arrest of Tel...

Wed, 11 Sep 2024

Are traditional philanthropy efforts actually taking money from the poor? Former UK Member of Parlia...

Tue, 10 Sep 2024

Could math help make American democracy more responsive to the people? From detecting gerrymandered ...

Mon, 09 Sep 2024

Why are some people really funny and others ... not so much? Comedian Chris Duffy shows how you can ...

Sun, 08 Sep 2024

Each Sunday, TED shares an episode of another podcast we think you'll love, handpicked for you… by...

Sat, 07 Sep 2024

What does it actually take to make meaningful change? Conservationist Kristine McDivitt Tompkins and...

Fri, 06 Sep 2024

When playwright David Finnigan staged a play titled "Kill Climate Deniers" in 2014, he knew it'd get...

Thu, 05 Sep 2024

We waste a staggering one trillion dollars worth of food each year, significantly contributing to gr...

Wed, 04 Sep 2024

Middle school is a time like no other, as significant biological and emotional changes coincide with...

Tue, 03 Sep 2024

How do you get what you want out of a negotiation? United Nations negotiation trainer Alex Carter sa...

Mon, 02 Sep 2024

In the United States and Canada, the first Monday of September is a federal holiday, Labor Day. Orig...

Sun, 01 Sep 2024

Each Sunday, TED shares an episode of another podcast we think you'll love, handpicked for you… by...

Sat, 31 Aug 2024

What can acting reveal about the mystery of consciousness? Actor and producer Yara Shahidi and cogni...

Fri, 30 Aug 2024

Many of the jobs that keep the world running — like cleaning bathrooms, picking up trash, caring f...

Thu, 29 Aug 2024

Drawing on her research into the science of play, evolutionary biologist Carole K. Hooven delves int...

Wed, 28 Aug 2024

How do you find yourself when you belong to two seemingly opposing cultures? Embracing the paradoxes...

Tue, 27 Aug 2024

When we avoid feeling awkward, we often miss an opportunity for growth, says workplace performance e...

Mon, 26 Aug 2024

The basic infrastructure that controls plumbing, electricity and more is vital to your individual ag...

Sun, 25 Aug 2024

Join Elise as she interviews TED speakers about their latest books and delves deep into their ideas....

Sat, 24 Aug 2024

Who gets to be an entrepreneur? Saamra Mekuria-Grillo says the image we most commonly see — a guy ...

Fri, 23 Aug 2024

Small Indigenous communities make up only five percent of the world's population, but they defend 80...

Thu, 22 Aug 2024

Africa's smallholder farmers feed millions of people and uplift economies, yet they often lack the b...

Wed, 21 Aug 2024

"I'm not a pacifist, but in the end, war is the greatest human rights abuse and does not make the wo...

Tue, 20 Aug 2024

Malaria is a disease as old as humankind, yet we may be closer than ever to eliminating it, says med...

Mon, 19 Aug 2024

You can't just "find" motivation, says scientist Ayelet Fishbach — you have to learn how to motiva...

Sun, 18 Aug 2024

Each Sunday, TED shares an episode of another podcast we think you'll love, handpicked for you… by...

Sat, 17 Aug 2024

The clean energy transition has a major blind spot, says energy equity expert Sheila Ngozi Oparaocha...

Fri, 16 Aug 2024

Jay Bailey says so many ideas never see the light of day because entrepreneurship has a problem of b...

Thu, 15 Aug 2024

Conflict is the biggest barrier to tackling climate change, says youth advocate Victor Ochen. Having...

Wed, 14 Aug 2024

We're nearly halfway through the 2020s, dubbed the most decisive decade for action on climate change...

Tue, 13 Aug 2024

What do you do when you're feeling stressed or anxious? Psychologist Andrew Miki explains how many o...

Mon, 12 Aug 2024

Multimedia show director Willie Williams has helped redefine live entertainment in collaboration wit...

Sun, 11 Aug 2024

Each Sunday, TED shares an episode of another podcast we think you'll love, handpicked for you… by...

Sat, 10 Aug 2024

Leadership isn’t a title; it’s a verb that requires action, says youth empowerment advocate Moha...

Fri, 09 Aug 2024

"Human beings are hardwired to trust one another more when we sing together," says Micah Hendler, fo...

Thu, 08 Aug 2024

“A new reality has emerged, one where ambitious Africans are writing their own stories as builders...

Wed, 07 Aug 2024

Allyson Felix is an 11-time Olympic medalist and the most decorated track and field athlete of all t...

Tue, 06 Aug 2024

Spencer J. Cox, Republican governor of the state of Utah in the United States, says that even in the...

Mon, 05 Aug 2024

The improper handling of waste is the third largest source of methane emissions in the world, says A...

Sun, 04 Aug 2024

Each Sunday, TED shares an episode of another podcast we think you'll love, handpicked for you… by...

Sat, 03 Aug 2024

Thousands of years in the making, the Olympics began as part of a religious festival honoring the Gr...

Fri, 02 Aug 2024

Vigilance. Grit. Resilience. Valerie Montgomery Rice, the president and CEO of Morehouse School of M...

Thu, 01 Aug 2024

Millions of people say they care deeply about climate change ... yet they're not showing up at elect...

Wed, 31 Jul 2024

What's the most important thing to look for when applying for a new job? Entrepreneur Marion Campan ...

Tue, 30 Jul 2024

From a boy setting off small explosions in his living room to the creator of world-famous pyrotechni...

Mon, 29 Jul 2024

In 2022, physicist Tammy Ma and her team achieved a scientific breakthrough decades in the making: f...

Sun, 28 Jul 2024

This is our second installment of the TED Talks Daily Summer Book Club series. Join Elise as she int...

Sat, 27 Jul 2024

Architect and building tech innovator Doris Sung presents a compelling vision for reimagining buildi...

Fri, 26 Jul 2024

We need journalism that moves beyond a constant focus on violence and honestly depicts the full impa...

Thu, 25 Jul 2024

Global food production — from meat to grains — accounts for a third of all greenhouse gas emissi...

Wed, 24 Jul 2024

Meet MethaneSAT: the satellite circling Earth right now to track global emissions from methane: a hi...

Tue, 23 Jul 2024

Misunderstandings between you and your loved ones will happen — it's what you do next that matters...

Mon, 22 Jul 2024

With huge, city-wide casts from an array of communities, theater director Lear deBessonet's producti...

Sun, 21 Jul 2024

Glowing skin, increased energy, higher mental function and weight loss: These are just a few of the ...

Sat, 20 Jul 2024

When faced with challenges, do you often seek someone else to blame? Leadership expert Michael Timms...

Fri, 19 Jul 2024

In the debut of TED's new "On the Spot" rapid-fire Q&A format, Emmy-winning television superstar...

Thu, 18 Jul 2024

In this special conversation, NYU marketing professor Scott Galloway and head of TED Chris Anderson ...

Wed, 17 Jul 2024

Quantum computers obtain superpowers by tapping into parallel universes, says Hartmut Neven, the fou...

Tue, 16 Jul 2024

In this urgent conversation, president and founder of Eurasia Group and GZERO Media Ian Bremmer join...

Mon, 15 Jul 2024

Why have we not yet found proof of alien life? According to astrophysicist Avi Loeb, we simply haven...

Sun, 14 Jul 2024

Each Sunday, TED shares an episode of another podcast we think you'll love, handpicked for you… by...

Sat, 13 Jul 2024

Farm labor is hot, backbreaking and dangerous work. To protect workers from extreme heat and workpla...

Fri, 12 Jul 2024

How does language shape our politics? Journalist Isaac Saul explores how subtle word choices can inh...

Thu, 11 Jul 2024

"You can write a song and you can not tell the truth, but your song will suck," says pop star Kesha....

Wed, 10 Jul 2024

To transition to clean energy and green technology like electric cars, the world needs massive amoun...

Tue, 09 Jul 2024

“While language models may help generate new ideas, they cannot attack the hard part of science, w...

Mon, 08 Jul 2024

"Life is an endless sushi conveyor belt of things that are going to test you and teach you at the sa...

Sun, 07 Jul 2024

For the past 20 years StoryCorps has been traveling the country gathering the stories and wisdom of ...

Sat, 06 Jul 2024

Restaurateur Will Guidara's life changed when he decided to serve a two-dollar hot dog in his fancy ...

Fri, 05 Jul 2024

It's time to make psychiatry more psychedelic, says psychiatrist Benjamin Lewis. Sharing results fro...

Thu, 04 Jul 2024

As authoritarian leaders challenge democratic institutions around the world, some people are questio...

Wed, 03 Jul 2024

With AI everywhere you look, you may think you've seen it all. Magician David Kwong suggests otherwi...

Tue, 02 Jul 2024

Sheryl Lee Ralph is a force, delivering iconic performances both on stage and screen. But she didn't...

Mon, 01 Jul 2024

Would you tango with a robot? Inviting us into the fascinating world of dancing machines, robot chor...

Sun, 30 Jun 2024

This is our first episode of a new series — the TED Talks Daily Book Club. Join Elise as she inter...

Sat, 29 Jun 2024

As a self-proclaimed radical street librarian, Storybook Maze makes books appear where they're scarc...

Fri, 28 Jun 2024

The Maasai people have lived sustainably off the savanna for centuries, raising cattle for sustenanc...

Thu, 27 Jun 2024

There's an invisible health threat right under our feet, says investigative journalist Yvette Cabrer...

Wed, 26 Jun 2024

How will AI improve our lives in the years to come? From its inception six decades ago to its recent...

Tue, 25 Jun 2024

Would you swallow a micro-robot? In a gutsy demo, physician Vivek Kumbhari navigates Pillbot, a wire...

Mon, 24 Jun 2024

Agriculture fundamentally changed the way humans live — but at a cost, using up huge tracts of lan...

Sun, 23 Jun 2024

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Sat, 22 Jun 2024

The nuclear family model may no longer be the norm in the US, but it's still the basis for social an...

Fri, 21 Jun 2024

Ever had a hard time doing daily household tasks -- cooking, cleaning, laundry -- and felt like a te...

Thu, 20 Jun 2024

The way we raise animals is destructive to humans, animals and the environment, says cardiologist an...

Wed, 19 Jun 2024

The secret magic of good food is that it brings people and cultures closer together. Chef Marcus Sam...

Tue, 18 Jun 2024

Family life often requires extraordinary bravery, from navigating the daily challenges to surviving ...

Mon, 17 Jun 2024

Democracy is about having choices — and authoritarianism is about not having them, says lawyer and...

Sun, 16 Jun 2024

Each Sunday, TED shares an episode of another podcast we think you'll love, handpicked for you… by...

Sat, 15 Jun 2024

Fathers have a profound impact on their children's lives, yet an estimated ten million kids in the U...

Fri, 14 Jun 2024

We can’t get rid of anxiety and depression, so we might as well talk about it, says depression tru...

Thu, 13 Jun 2024

What do sandwiches have to do with AI? Data reformist Kasia Chmielinski helps us think about artific...

Wed, 12 Jun 2024

AI has the power to bring your favorite fictional characters to life, says technologist Kylan Gibbs....

Tue, 11 Jun 2024

Can conflict actually bring you and your partner closer? It depends on how you fight, say Julie and ...

Mon, 10 Jun 2024

Social entrepreneur Paolo Gaudiano explains why many companies are taking the wrong approach to dive...

Sun, 09 Jun 2024

Each Sunday, TED shares an episode of another podcast we think you'll love, handpicked for you… by...

Sat, 08 Jun 2024

Techno-optimist Vinod Khosla believes in the world-changing power of "foolish ideas." He offers 12 b...

Fri, 07 Jun 2024

What's the relationship between physical and mental pain, and how can you ease both? Revealing how y...

Thu, 06 Jun 2024

Freada Kapor Klein isn't your typical venture capitalist. She's thrown out the standard investment p...

Wed, 05 Jun 2024

How does a biscuit make it from the farm to your plate? Sustainable development leader Aruna Rangach...

Tue, 04 Jun 2024

For AI to achieve its full potential, non-experts need to be let into the development process, says ...

Mon, 03 Jun 2024

There's a right way and wrong way to do empathy, says author and scholar Chezare A. Warren. So how d...

Sun, 02 Jun 2024

Each Sunday, TED shares an episode of another podcast we think you'll love, handpicked for you… by...

Sat, 01 Jun 2024

US democracy needs repair —  and care is the answer, says author adrienne maree brown in conversa...

Fri, 31 May 2024

One in three workers globally will see their jobs disrupted by AI and tech advancements this decade ...

Thu, 30 May 2024

Biomedical researcher Sonia Vallabh's life was turned upside down when she learned she had the genet...

Wed, 29 May 2024

In an unflinching look at issues that widen the political divide in the US, journalist and editor Ba...

Tue, 28 May 2024

Are you "too nice" at work? Social psychologist Tessa West shares her research on how people attempt...

Mon, 27 May 2024

What can't Candace Parker do? A two-time NCAA champion, two-time Olympic gold medalist and two-time ...

Sun, 26 May 2024

Each Sunday, TED shares an episode of another podcast we think you'll love, handpicked for you… by...

Sat, 25 May 2024

What does it take to build a legacy? Hip-hop artist Cordae tells how he went from mixtape-dropping h...

Fri, 24 May 2024

We tend to celebrate leaders for their dramatic words and actions in times of crisis — but we ofte...

Thu, 23 May 2024

What if you could code just by talking out loud? GitHub CEO Thomas Dohmke shows how, thanks to AI, t...

Wed, 22 May 2024

Whether or not you believe the world is doomed might depend on where you get your news, says journal...

Tue, 21 May 2024

Democracy may be an abstract concept, but it holds the very essence of our autonomy and humanity, sa...

Mon, 20 May 2024

There are more than 2,000 firefly species, found on every continent except for Antarctica — an ast...

Sun, 19 May 2024

Each Sunday, TED shares an episode of another podcast we think you'll love, handpicked for you… by...

Sat, 18 May 2024

When the world's problems have you weary, journalist and science fiction writer Annalee Newitz sugge...

Fri, 17 May 2024

What you experience through your senses — sight, smell, hearing, taste and touch — can impact ho...

Thu, 16 May 2024

As climate change leads to more and more natural disasters, a group of workers is showing up at one ...

Wed, 15 May 2024

In the beginning of the universe, all was darkness — until the first organisms developed sight, wh...

Tue, 14 May 2024

We're programmed to think every issue is binary: "us vs. them." But Daniel Lubetzky, the founder of ...

Mon, 13 May 2024

Bill Ackman has made billions of dollars — and a name for himself — as an activist investor, buy...

Sun, 12 May 2024

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Sat, 11 May 2024

There's a reliable indicator of a woman's future likelihood of cardiovascular disease — but it rar...

Fri, 10 May 2024

Here's a conundrum: the same aerosol pollutants that harm human health also help cool the climate, s...

Thu, 09 May 2024

In an exploration of conflict and diplomacy, president and founder of Eurasia Group and GZERO Media ...

Wed, 08 May 2024

In an exclusive preview of unreleased technology, designer and inventor Jason Rugolo unveils an enti...

Tue, 07 May 2024

The political system in the United States needs a redesign, says political reformer Andrew Yang. Exp...

Mon, 06 May 2024

How much should we invest in teachers, and what should new investment actually involve? Education in...

Sun, 05 May 2024

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Sat, 04 May 2024

When it comes to climate, what are we doing right and where should we focus our efforts next? System...

Fri, 03 May 2024

Marrying for love is a relatively recent phenomenon for humanity, and we still don't fully understan...

Thu, 02 May 2024

In a scorching talk, marketing professor and podcaster Scott Galloway dissects the data showing that...

Wed, 01 May 2024

No one truly understands AI, not even experts, says Helen Toner, an AI policy researcher and former ...

Tue, 30 Apr 2024

What challenges lie ahead of a staggering 12,700-kilometer paddle around the entire continent of Aus...

Mon, 29 Apr 2024

Can AI help us answer life's biggest questions? In this visionary conversation, Google DeepMind cofo...

Sun, 28 Apr 2024

Each Sunday, TED shares an episode we think you'll love, handpicked for you… by us. Today: an epis...

Sat, 27 Apr 2024

Louise Mabulo grew up on seemingly strange farming tips from her parents and grandparents — like p...

Fri, 26 Apr 2024

Too often, employees are unmotivated and unhappy, with no real incentive to invest much of anything ...

Thu, 25 Apr 2024

Uncontrolled fire threatens nature — but the right kind of fire can maintain the health and balanc...

Wed, 24 Apr 2024

Welcome to the "Auntieverse" — a surreal tribute to "auntie culture" by artist Niceaunties, inspir...

Tue, 23 Apr 2024

"Storytelling is one of the most powerful marketing and leadership tools there is," says communicati...

Mon, 22 Apr 2024

When it comes to artificial intelligence, what are we actually creating? Even those closest to its d...

Sun, 21 Apr 2024

Each Sunday, TED shares an episode of another podcast we think you'll love, handpicked for you… by...

Sat, 20 Apr 2024

Can cannabis actually treat insomnia? It's complicated, says sleep physiologist Jen Walsh. While the...

Fri, 19 Apr 2024

The convergence of AI and robotics will unlock a wonderful new world of possibilities in everyday li...

Thu, 18 Apr 2024

What does it mean to be an active citizen? It's about more than just voting and paying taxes, says s...

Wed, 17 Apr 2024

How can Israelis and Palestinians achieve peace? Palestinian peacemaker Aziz Abu Sarah and Israeli p...

Tue, 16 Apr 2024

It might sound like the plot of a movie, but economic crime is all around us — from drug trafficki...

Mon, 15 Apr 2024

TED is on a mission to discover and champion the ideas that will shape tomorrow. Reflecting on the e...

Sun, 14 Apr 2024

To get a free copy of the Infectious Generosity book, visit ted.com/generosityEach Sunday, TED share...

Sat, 13 Apr 2024

We can all play a role in the climate movement by tapping into our skills, resources and networks in...

Fri, 12 Apr 2024

There's a mistaken belief in today's working world that leaders need to be serious all the time to b...

Thu, 11 Apr 2024

When filmmaker Desiree Akhavan told her Iranian immigrant parents she was in love with a woman, she ...

Wed, 10 Apr 2024

Our memories and bodies give us clues about who we are, but what happens when this guidance shifts? ...

Tue, 09 Apr 2024

In a part of the United States with more than 17,000 years of human history, cultural preservation a...

Mon, 08 Apr 2024

Can AI help catch oceanic outlaws? From drug smugglers to modern-day pirates, maritime crime fighter...

Sun, 07 Apr 2024

Each Sunday, TED shares an episode of another podcast we think you'll love, handpicked for you… by...

Sat, 06 Apr 2024

Our culture is obsessed with happiness, but what if there's a more fulfilling path? Happiness comes ...

Fri, 05 Apr 2024

Menopause isn't just hot flashes, says gynecologist and sexual medicine specialist Maria Sophocles. ...

Thu, 04 Apr 2024

What would Latin America look like if colonization hadn't interrupted its ancient civilizations? Ima...

Wed, 03 Apr 2024

Nobody joins a cult on purpose, says Sarah Edmondson, a former member of the infamous NXIVM cult and...

Tue, 02 Apr 2024

Anthony Tan — the CEO of Grab, Southeast Asia's leading super-app — talks about launching a busi...

Mon, 01 Apr 2024

Conversation is a battlefield with only one winner. Or is it? Comedian and author Jordan Klepper bel...

Sun, 31 Mar 2024

Each Sunday, TED shares an episode of another podcast we think you'll love, handpicked for you… by...

Sat, 30 Mar 2024

Sex is as much mental as it is physical — and imagination is the most powerful tool we have to exp...

Fri, 29 Mar 2024

Xiaojun "Tom" Wang grew up in the Chinese province of Shanxi, the world's largest coal producer. Eac...

Thu, 28 Mar 2024

Economic crises can and do happen. But for every true crisis, there are many false alarms, says econ...

Wed, 27 Mar 2024

Many gardeners work hard to maintain clean, tidy environments ... which is the exact opposite of wha...

Tue, 26 Mar 2024

Why hasn't the dream of having a robot at home to do your chores become a reality yet? With three de...

Mon, 25 Mar 2024

How can you effectively support people at work and in your community, especially when they're differ...

Sun, 24 Mar 2024

Each Sunday, TED shares an episode of another podcast we think you'll love, handpicked for you… by...

Sat, 23 Mar 2024

After over two decades as an anchor for ABC News, an on-air panic attack sent Dan Harris's life in a...

Fri, 22 Mar 2024

How much should business leaders speak out about threats to democracy? It's a question many corporat...

Thu, 21 Mar 2024

Buying cheap clothing online can be satisfying, but it comes with not-so-hidden environmental costs....

Wed, 20 Mar 2024

As companies introduce AI into the workplace to increase productivity, an uncomfortable paradox is e...

Tue, 19 Mar 2024

Singer-songwriter Mike Posner took a break from his music to take a walk — a very long walk, acros...

Mon, 18 Mar 2024

Chantale Zuzi Leader is one of the millions of displaced people around the world. In a deeply moving...

Sun, 17 Mar 2024

There are only two mammals who have evolved to survive after their child bearing years: toothed whal...

Sat, 16 Mar 2024

Great ideas are like electricity -- they snap into sharp focus and sprint from place to place. What'...

Fri, 15 Mar 2024

Organ transplants save lives, but they come with challenges: every minute a healthy donated organ is...

Thu, 14 Mar 2024

Hundreds of millions of people lack access to electricity in Sub-Saharan Africa, relying on highly p...

Wed, 13 Mar 2024

After bringing her son to a summer camp for gender-nonconforming children, photographer Lindsay Morr...

Tue, 12 Mar 2024

Hundreds of millions of migrant workers travel within their countries to seek out means of survival ...

Mon, 11 Mar 2024

We're still in the dark about what 95 percent of our universe is made of — and the standard model ...

Sun, 10 Mar 2024

Have you ever felt like something about your identity was getting in the way of your success? On thi...

Sat, 09 Mar 2024

"How can you say what you mean without being mean?" asks CEO coach and author Kim Scott. Delving int...

Fri, 08 Mar 2024

Women are routinely underestimated, overlooked, interrupted, talked over or mistaken for someone mor...

Thu, 07 Mar 2024

The pastoralists in Africa sustainably produce meat and milk to help feed the continent. But their w...

Wed, 06 Mar 2024

How can you find strength during life's most difficult moments? Author Suleika Jaouad's experience d...

Tue, 05 Mar 2024

On paper, law professor Samar Ali and public affairs strategist Clint Brewer seem to come from very ...

Mon, 04 Mar 2024

"Sustainability has become more marketing than action," says environmental business journalist Esha ...

Sun, 03 Mar 2024

Most of us get that climate change is a global problem we need to solve, fast. But that can feel inc...

Sat, 02 Mar 2024

Standardized testing is deeply woven into the fabric of US education, but does it foster genuine lea...

Fri, 01 Mar 2024

We don't have to sacrifice our freedom for the sake of technological progress, says social technolog...

Thu, 29 Feb 2024

In an ode to the Persian language, author Leili Anvar unfurls the work of 13th-century mystic poet R...

Wed, 28 Feb 2024

What if you could own more clothes without crowding your closet or growing your carbon footprint? In...

Tue, 27 Feb 2024

Did you know the world's largest tropical forest is partly formed by seeds emerging from poop? Ecolo...

Mon, 26 Feb 2024

Is cybercrime getting easier? Cybersecurity expert Ryan Pullen dives into his work investigating mas...

Sun, 25 Feb 2024

The Bean needs to move over — there's a new art movement in Chicago, and it's led by artists who a...

Sat, 24 Feb 2024

A supportive community is the key to cultivating resilience and unlocking healing. Sharing the story...

Fri, 23 Feb 2024

To celebrate TED's 40th anniversary, Head of TED Chris Anderson and TED's founder Richard Saul Wurma...

Thu, 22 Feb 2024

A game-changing solution to the global food crisis could come from something so tiny you can't see i...

Wed, 21 Feb 2024

Ocean waters are constantly on the move, traveling far distances in complex currents that regulate E...

Tue, 20 Feb 2024

What happens when architecture meets empathy? Through the challenges of the Russian invasion of Ukra...

Mon, 19 Feb 2024

Theater has the power to transform the most pressing issues of our time from news stories into human...

Sun, 18 Feb 2024

Margot Lee Shetterly used to be an investment banker, a business owner and a content marketing and e...

Sat, 17 Feb 2024

Israel and Palestine have grappled with enduring territorial disputes and complex geopolitical tensi...

Fri, 16 Feb 2024

“A flourishing democracy next door is a scary thing for an autocrat,” says Ukrainian historian O...

Thu, 15 Feb 2024

Access to information is the key to unlocking human rights for all, says equality champion Paige Ale...

Wed, 14 Feb 2024

"The fairytale industrial complex has been lying to you," says love coach and podcast host Francesca...

Tue, 13 Feb 2024

Science fiction authors have warned us for decades: division among global leaders can quickly create...

Mon, 12 Feb 2024

"Instead of seeing life's challenges as obstacles, I see them as an obstacle course — a fascinatin...

Sun, 11 Feb 2024

Stadiums are not just a place for sports fans to cheer on the home team -- they're also concert venu...

Sat, 10 Feb 2024

Former NFL quarterback Alex Smith almost died after a particularly rough tackle snapped his leg in 2...

Fri, 09 Feb 2024

Researcher Jim Fan presents the next grand challenge in the quest for AI: the "foundation agent," wh...

Thu, 08 Feb 2024

When it comes to climate solutions, "now is better than new, and time is more important than tech," ...

Wed, 07 Feb 2024

Sometimes, you need to break the rules to innovate — but which ones? Entrepreneurship professor Jo...

Tue, 06 Feb 2024

Our brains are hardwired to crave community and belonging — a tribal instinct that drives politics...

Mon, 05 Feb 2024

Artist Laetitia Ky has a unique medium: using the hair on her head (and some wire), she creates incr...

Sun, 04 Feb 2024

Have you ever recalled a story only to have someone point out "that's not how it went"? Well, what h...

Sat, 03 Feb 2024

"You are constantly becoming a new person," says journalist Shankar Vedantam. In a talk full of beau...

Fri, 02 Feb 2024

Are babies oblivious to danger? It's not that simple, says cognitive scientist Shari Liu. Sharing su...

Thu, 01 Feb 2024

Laprisha Berry Daniels' grandparents left the Southern United States and migrated north to Detroit i...

Wed, 31 Jan 2024

Leaders can't be afraid to disrupt the status quo, says pharmaceutical CEO Paul Hudson. In conversat...

Tue, 30 Jan 2024

Urging us to turn away from voices perpetuating harmful stereotypes, gender equality advocate Gary B...

Mon, 29 Jan 2024

Catching cancer at its earliest stages saves lives. But in a body made up of trillions of cells, how...

Fri, 26 Jan 2024

What if a robot could find and deliver your lost phone? AI researcher Tara Boroushaki presents how s...

Thu, 25 Jan 2024

The world relies on manufacturing, and manufacturing relies on heat — a massive contributor to glo...

Wed, 24 Jan 2024

Google's chief diversity officer Melonie D. Parker joins journalist and host of the "TED Tech" podca...

Tue, 23 Jan 2024

"Democracy is more fun and inviting when you take it into your own hands," says creator and activist...

Mon, 22 Jan 2024

Biologist Kathleen McAuliffe dives into new research that suggests certain bacteria in your gut can ...

Sat, 20 Jan 2024

"I think of my paintings as alarm clocks," says artist Isabella Kirkland. "They're reminders of what...

Fri, 19 Jan 2024

"People told me this was an unadaptable book, so the only logical thing to do was to try to adapt it...

Thu, 18 Jan 2024

Storyteller Golriz Lucina recounts how the historic sacrifice of Iranian 19th-century poet and mysti...

Wed, 17 Jan 2024

After years of brand building, marketing veteran Sylvester Chauke realized that his industry had sol...

Tue, 16 Jan 2024

Don't second-guess what "distracts" you, says actor-producer Yara Shahidi; that's your curiosity com...

Mon, 15 Jan 2024

"The world's most important advanced technology is nearly all produced in a single facility," says A...

Sat, 13 Jan 2024

The impacts of climate change are growing, but so are the world's attempts to stop them. Hosted by M...

Fri, 12 Jan 2024

"Today, Hungary is in the gray zone between a dictatorship and a democracy," says activist Tessza Ud...

Thu, 11 Jan 2024

How does getting an abortion — or not — influence a woman's life? Demographer Diana Greene Foste...

Wed, 10 Jan 2024

2024 will be a dangerous year for the world, says Ian Bremmer, president and founder of Eurasia Grou...

Tue, 09 Jan 2024

What would happen to humanity if generosity went viral? Sharing transformative stories from around t...

Mon, 08 Jan 2024

A Chinese saying goes, "There's no pleasure in eating without meat." And the data backs that up: eve...

Sat, 06 Jan 2024

Climate innovation leader Rich Powell dives into the bureaucracy, bottlenecks and not-in-my-backyard...

Fri, 05 Jan 2024

All jobs, especially those held by frontline workers, should have dignity and the ability to turn in...

Thu, 04 Jan 2024

"Everybody pees and poops — and we know that urine and stool contain a rich source of information ...

Wed, 03 Jan 2024

In a globe-trotting career that has spanned corporations, governments, nonprofits and philanthropy, ...

Tue, 02 Jan 2024

Cartoonist Liana Finck's drawings hold our hands through life's predicaments, big and small: dating,...

Mon, 01 Jan 2024

From "elite" pickles to "premium" baby diapers, marketers are constantly telling us to seek superior...

Fri, 29 Dec 2023

The phrase "comparison is the thief of joy" might be the kind of cliché that makes you roll your ey...

Thu, 28 Dec 2023

For millennia, we have debated the mind, body, spirit connection. But today, it sounds trite, #selfc...

Wed, 27 Dec 2023

Exploring Rick Rubin's production discography is like taking a tour through the commanding heights o...

Tue, 26 Dec 2023

ChatGPT, the artificial intelligence chatbot capable of generating human-like text, seems to be ever...

Mon, 25 Dec 2023

In Britain, one-fourth of people who were adopted make contact with their birth parents before they ...

Fri, 22 Dec 2023

The current explosion of exciting commercial and open-source AI is likely to be followed, within a f...

Thu, 21 Dec 2023

At work, the dreamers often get credit for the big ideas, but they can also sometimes seem untethere...

Wed, 20 Dec 2023

We're fast approaching a world where widespread, hyper-realistic deepfakes lead us to dismiss realit...

Tue, 19 Dec 2023

Legendary actor and mental health advocate Glenn Close is on a quest to change how we think about me...

Mon, 18 Dec 2023

Investor Cathie Wood explores this unique moment in technology, which she sees as being marked by th...

Sat, 16 Dec 2023

Have we lost the practical wisdom of what happens as people die? With lessons from a career witnessi...

Fri, 15 Dec 2023

"Democracy is the most compelling vision we have for self-governance," says freedom advocate Yordano...

Thu, 14 Dec 2023

"We underestimate the power of our own generous actions," says Asha Curran, CEO of the global genero...

Wed, 13 Dec 2023

The metaverse could be our key to making real progress in the fight against climate change, says eng...

Tue, 12 Dec 2023

As the cofounder of Google DeepMind, Shane Legg is driving one of the greatest transformations in hi...

Mon, 11 Dec 2023

Legendary conductor Benjamin Zander explains his view on the difference between "positive thinking" ...

Sat, 09 Dec 2023

Do you ever feel extra forgetful? Stress could be the culprit. In a fascinating talk about how your ...

Fri, 08 Dec 2023

Competition is a core part of human nature, and it can drive us to extraordinary feats. But when it ...

Thu, 07 Dec 2023

Generative AI is poised to transform the workplace, but we still need human brains for new ideas, sa...

Wed, 06 Dec 2023

With levity and profound insight, artist Maira Kalman reflects on life, death, dinner parties, not k...

Tue, 05 Dec 2023

Clearing tropical forests isn't just dangerous to the natural world — it's also a threat to human ...

Mon, 04 Dec 2023

South Africa transitioned to democracy in the 1990s with a visionary constitution, but the promises ...

Sat, 02 Dec 2023

Tackling climate change costs a lot of money — and the financial sector is key to getting that mon...

Fri, 01 Dec 2023

Your immune system is more socially aware than you think, says social neuroscientist and psychology ...

Thu, 30 Nov 2023

We can produce abundant, sustainable and cheap energy — for everyone, says physicist Julio Friedma...

Wed, 29 Nov 2023

Photosynthesis is one of the most important processes on the planet, helping produce the food we eat...

Tue, 28 Nov 2023

Covering global war stories can be hard and thankless — but it's critical work if the rest of us a...

Mon, 27 Nov 2023

When a psychologist who studies well-being ends up with a brain tumor, what happens when she puts he...

Mon, 27 Nov 2023

Social progress in the United States often seems to take two steps forward and one step back, with h...

Sat, 25 Nov 2023

Does confidence equal competence? Not quite. In a talk that will make you better aware of yourself, ...

Fri, 24 Nov 2023

Are you actually bored, or is something else going on? Educator Kevin H. Gary shares three practical...

Thu, 23 Nov 2023

Just weeks before the management shakeup at OpenAI rocked Silicon Valley and made international news...

Wed, 22 Nov 2023

US President Joe Biden and President of the People's Republic of China Xi Jinping recently met in Sa...

Tue, 21 Nov 2023

You don't need political power to make real change, says activist Katie Fahey. She tells the story o...

Mon, 20 Nov 2023

A landfill on fire doesn't only emit a horrid stench — it has devastating consequences for the env...

Sat, 18 Nov 2023

Drawing on his decades-long mission to formulate the world in computational terms, Stephen Wolfram d...

Fri, 17 Nov 2023

Electric vehicles need to be more than just eco-friendly — they have to be more chic, convenient a...

Thu, 16 Nov 2023

Racial inequality provokes passionate opinions and varied ideas of how to build a fair, equitable so...

Wed, 15 Nov 2023

The vast majority of our time at work is spent trudging through redundant and outdated workflows, sa...

Tue, 14 Nov 2023

In the US, people spend the overwhelming majority of their time inside buildings that burn fossil fu...

Mon, 13 Nov 2023

With some of the highest energy bills in Southeast Asia and extreme weather to match, the Philippine...

Sat, 11 Nov 2023

Are you thinking of returning to school? Educator Candice Neveu shares three challenges you might fa...

Fri, 10 Nov 2023

Environmental activist Gopal D. Patel thinks the climate movement could learn a lot from one of the ...

Thu, 09 Nov 2023

Irina Karamanos Adrian didn't plan on becoming Chile's First Lady — but she set out to transform t...

Wed, 08 Nov 2023

Material scientist Anna Maria Coclite unveils "smart skin" — artificial skin technology that respo...

Tue, 07 Nov 2023

Artist Doris Mitsch invites us to revel in the wonders of nature through her dazzling photography: s...

Mon, 06 Nov 2023

When it comes to technology, we're often presented with two contrasting visions of the future: one w...

Fri, 03 Nov 2023

A frog and a mockingbird changed Paul Hawken's life, kindling a devotion to protect and restore natu...

Thu, 02 Nov 2023

The world has plenty of clean energy. The problem is storing that energy and getting it where we nee...

Wed, 01 Nov 2023

From World War II to the 2008 economic collapse and beyond, history shows that economists don’t al...

Tue, 31 Oct 2023

AI won't kill us all — but that doesn't make it trustworthy. Instead of getting distracted by futu...

Mon, 30 Oct 2023

There's a saying that comedy is tragedy plus time. Perhaps that's why some of our biggest problems f...

Sat, 28 Oct 2023

US Congresswoman Lucy McBath has made it her mission to seek bipartisan solutions for gun safety, le...

Fri, 27 Oct 2023

Using paychecks, perks and carefully worded mission statements plastered on posters, companies are o...

Thu, 26 Oct 2023

When technologist Luis von Ahn was building the popular language-learning platform Duolingo, he face...

Wed, 25 Oct 2023

For some of us, it's easy to lose ourselves in our work. But a lack of boundaries between your perso...

Tue, 24 Oct 2023

Rice is the world's largest food source — and it's also a massive emitter of methane gas, a key co...

Mon, 23 Oct 2023

How do we defend people's freedom and dignity against authoritarianism, when the "law of war" doesn'...

Sat, 21 Oct 2023

Writer Annie Rauwerda makes a habit of getting lost among the seemingly endless digital archives of ...

Fri, 20 Oct 2023

Cancel culture launched a reckoning that was long overdue — but that doesn't mean it's getting eve...

Thu, 19 Oct 2023

What do people really need to feel supported at work? Organizational strategist Gabrielle Novacek of...

Wed, 18 Oct 2023

As a standup comedian and the host of the TED podcast How to Be a Better Human, Chris Duffy knows ho...

Mon, 16 Oct 2023

For people living in poverty, a guaranteed income can mean finally having the space to dream of a co...

Sat, 14 Oct 2023

From exoskeletons and robotic arms to the mass adoption of remote work, economist Piyachart Phiromsw...

Fri, 13 Oct 2023

Dasha Navalnaya is the daughter of Alexey Navalny, the politician and leader of the Russian oppositi...

Thu, 12 Oct 2023

How is the US going to reach net zero by 2050? That's the question Asmeret Asefaw Berhe, director of...

Wed, 11 Oct 2023

Meetings often drain our joy and sap our focus-–and meeting overload kills productivity. So why do...

Tue, 10 Oct 2023

The Hamas attacks on Israel in October 2023 stunned the world. In this timely conversation, politica...

Mon, 09 Oct 2023

Resumes are a mainstay of the job application process -- despite little to no evidence that they act...

Sat, 07 Oct 2023

Driven by the belief that businesses can — and should — invest in the communities around them, I...

Fri, 06 Oct 2023

From the field to your closet, your clothes go on a long journey before they enter your life. Design...

Thu, 05 Oct 2023

Conceptual artist Tavares Strachan creates the kinds of projects that make you stop in your tracks, ...

Wed, 04 Oct 2023

"You are constantly becoming a new person," says journalist Shankar Vendantam. In a talk full of bea...

Tue, 03 Oct 2023

Are you super devoted to a sports team, superhero or perhaps "Star Wars"? You’re part of a fandom,...

Mon, 02 Oct 2023

With birth rates falling, the worldwide human population is getting older and smaller. According to ...

Fri, 29 Sep 2023

Fifteen years ago, Uruguay was experiencing an energy crisis brought on by its reliance on fossil fu...

Thu, 28 Sep 2023

Physician-scientist Anna Greka investigates the world's rarest genetic diseases, decoding the secret...

Wed, 27 Sep 2023

"Why does a vibrator make us uncomfortable, but Viagra does not?" asks cognitive-behavioral coach Ro...

Tue, 26 Sep 2023

You've probably heard of CRISPR, the revolutionary technology that allows us to edit the DNA in livi...

Mon, 25 Sep 2023

Ever think you'd hear Sandra Bullock, Britney Spears and Dolly Parton in one TED Talk? Here they are...

Fri, 22 Sep 2023

The word "sustainability" gets thrown around a lot these days. But what does it actually mean for hu...

Thu, 21 Sep 2023

Your favorite pair of jeans -- the ones you refuse to throw out -- are actually a part of a global c...

Wed, 20 Sep 2023

"AI can be a transformational tool in our fight against climate change," says Sims Witherspoon, a le...

Tue, 19 Sep 2023

The power sector generates the electricity that sustains modern life -- but it's also the number one...

Mon, 18 Sep 2023

Climate change doesn't care about ideological divides, says policy analyst and China expert Changhua...

Fri, 15 Sep 2023

It's not just you: the weather is getting worse. And if there's one person who would know, it's "Ame...

Thu, 14 Sep 2023

Sometimes the world's biggest issues can seem so intractable that meaningful change feels impossible...

Wed, 13 Sep 2023

Everyone loses their temper from time to time — but the stakes are dizzyingly high when the focus ...

Tue, 12 Sep 2023

Peter McIndoe isn't a fan of birds. In fact, he has a theory about them that might shock you. Listen...

Mon, 11 Sep 2023

The flexibility to work from anywhere won't necessarily make you love your job, says HR leader Sarah...

Fri, 08 Sep 2023

K Allado-McDowell has co-written three books with AI, so they speak from experience when they say th...

Thu, 07 Sep 2023

At its worst, "business speak" -- or the particular language we use at work -- can be jargony, confu...

Wed, 06 Sep 2023

In athletics, in business, in life, everyone sets goals. But that's not the way to excel, according ...

Tue, 05 Sep 2023

Have we misunderstood pain? Researcher and physician Amy Baxter unravels the symphony of connections...

Mon, 04 Sep 2023

We don't know about you, but we are fans of weekends. And social security. And health insurance. And...

Fri, 01 Sep 2023

From health-tracking wearables to smartphones and beyond, data collection and computer modeling have...

Thu, 31 Aug 2023

How is AI changing the nature of human imagination and creativity? Through a mind-bending tour of ne...

Wed, 30 Aug 2023

What would it take to make global supply chains cleaner and greener? Bo Cerup-Simonsen -- who's help...

Tue, 29 Aug 2023

The shipping industry is vital to the global economy, but it's also a huge contributor to the climat...

Mon, 28 Aug 2023

Technologist Yat Siu believes the "open metaverse" -- a decentralized version of the internet also k...

Fri, 25 Aug 2023

From the evolutionary advances in the Cambrian period to today's computing revolution, theoretical b...

Thu, 24 Aug 2023

With data as his paintbrush, media artist Refik Anadol trains AI algorithms to visualize the disappe...

Wed, 23 Aug 2023

Artist Ersin Han Ersin invites us to step inside a giant sequoia tree, peering through the bark into...

Tue, 22 Aug 2023

The key to revolutionizing the world's energy landscape may lie in an unlikely love story, says ener...

Mon, 21 Aug 2023

Yvonne Newbold's son, Toby, is one of the millions of young people living with a disability. Parenti...

Fri, 18 Aug 2023

The deadliest severe weather phenomenon is something you might not realize: extreme heat. Eleni Myri...

Thu, 17 Aug 2023

The world's smallest countries, often tropical places, are the first to feel the effects of global c...

Wed, 16 Aug 2023

Whether it's dandelions blooming in your backyard or purslane sprouting from the sidewalk, vegan for...

Tue, 15 Aug 2023

What can we make of a design that shows up over and over in disparate cultures throughout history? T...

Mon, 14 Aug 2023

Based on her work for a CIA task force aimed at predicting civil wars, political scientist Barbara F...

Fri, 11 Aug 2023

In a talk packed with wry wisdom, pop culture queen Bevy Smith shares hard-earned lessons about auth...

Thu, 10 Aug 2023

The traditional approach to work needs a redesign, says economist Juliet Schor. She's leading four-d...

Wed, 09 Aug 2023

Could the tech industry's complex algorithms support people during their darkest times, rather than ...

Tue, 08 Aug 2023

What happens when human and machine creativity meet? From an AI model trained on classic works to ge...

Mon, 07 Aug 2023

In a blistering talk, Nobel Laureate Al Gore looks at the two main obstacles to climate solutions an...

Fri, 04 Aug 2023

The city of Port Talbot in South Wales is known for a few things: a steel mill, a proudly working cl...

Thu, 03 Aug 2023

Climate action is speeding up -- and we each have the power to push that transformation forward. As ...

Wed, 02 Aug 2023

Experiential artist Lucas Rizzotto was going through a tough breakup, so he did what anyone would do...

Tue, 01 Aug 2023

As a neurodivergent child going to school far from home, Misan Harriman found solace in the internet...

Mon, 31 Jul 2023

What if we could use waste to create resilient and sustainable buildings? Bringing out the beauty of...

Fri, 28 Jul 2023

When does vision loss become blindness? Writer, audio producer and editor Andrew Leland explains how...

Thu, 27 Jul 2023

Sharing the inside scoop on how the world's largest food company aims to reach net zero by 2050, Nes...

Wed, 26 Jul 2023

What if we could harness the power and value of all that we discard? Circular economy builder Garry ...

Tue, 25 Jul 2023

Unexpected change like an accident, an illness, or a relationship that suddenly ends is inevitable -...

Mon, 24 Jul 2023

It's 1999, and sixteen years after its original release, a new Star Wars is finally coming. Fans hav...

Fri, 21 Jul 2023

2023 Audacious Project grantee Wanjira Mathai is at the forefront of re-greening the planet. Through...

Thu, 20 Jul 2023

Climate justice is taking center stage -- geopolitically, socially and morally. In a contagiously co...

Wed, 19 Jul 2023

Megafires, or fires that burn more than 100,000 acres, are becoming more frequent worldwide, wreakin...

Tue, 18 Jul 2023

Opinions about remote work are plentiful and conflicting -- but what does the research say? Organiza...

Fri, 14 Jul 2023

If we're going to solve the climate crisis, we need to talk about supply chains, says biodiversity c...

Thu, 13 Jul 2023

How can cities become resilient to the shocks of climate change? As a leading force behind Detroit's...

Wed, 12 Jul 2023

What's it like keeping the lights on during war? Ukrainian energy executive Maxim Timchenko shares h...

Tue, 11 Jul 2023

Decision theorist Eliezer Yudkowsky has a simple message: superintelligent AI could probably kill us...

Mon, 10 Jul 2023

Lethal drones with facial recognition, armed robots, autonomous fighter jets: we're at the dawn of a...

Fri, 07 Jul 2023

Education activist and 2023 Audacious Project grantee Angeline Murimirwa knows the power of educatin...

Thu, 06 Jul 2023

As a death doula, or someone who supports dying people and their loved ones, Alua Arthur spends a lo...

Wed, 05 Jul 2023

We tend to think of evolution as a slow, gradual process playing out over millions of years. But evo...

Tue, 04 Jul 2023

Humans have always been captivated by beauty, and for almost as long, we've been marketed products a...

Mon, 03 Jul 2023

If a diverse workforce makes a better company, why don’t more businesses hire internationally? Inn...

Fri, 30 Jun 2023

Tapping into the transformational power of costume, concept artist Machine Dazzle takes us on a maxi...

Thu, 29 Jun 2023

How can we move past society's inclination to box people in with binary thinking and labels? Social ...

Wed, 28 Jun 2023

Is there a way to give back that benefits everyone? Citing the success of collective giving practice...

Tue, 27 Jun 2023

In an astonishing talk and tech demo, neurotechnologist Conor Russomanno shares his work building br...

Mon, 26 Jun 2023

Why do we prioritize human rights over those of other species? Philosopher Peter Singer dives into w...

Sat, 24 Jun 2023

Do you feel overwhelmed by the complex issues facing our world, not to mention your own personal pro...

Fri, 23 Jun 2023

Filmmaker Sahar Zand vividly explores the ongoing struggle women face at the hands of Iranian morali...

Thu, 22 Jun 2023

Why is good news so rare? In a special broadcast from the TED stage, journalist Angus Hervey sheds l...

Tue, 20 Jun 2023

While studying inequality and social mobility, Richard Reeves made a surprising discovery: in some c...

Mon, 19 Jun 2023

At the end of the Civil War, though slavery was technically illegal in all states, it still persiste...

Fri, 16 Jun 2023

Uninvited hair touching, an issue that primarily affects Black women and girls, is an invasion of pe...

Thu, 15 Jun 2023

"I think of legacy as the weaving together of our stories passed on as a whole," says Haida storytel...

Wed, 14 Jun 2023

Who runs the world? Political scientist Ian Bremmer argues it's not as simple as it used to be. With...

Tue, 13 Jun 2023

In between two songs that showcase her raw vocal powers, singer-songwriter Jessie Reyez delivers an ...

Mon, 12 Jun 2023

Nearly half of all pregnancies in the United States are unplanned, the result of millions of people ...

Fri, 09 Jun 2023

If we're going to solve the climate crisis, we need to talk about construction. The four main buildi...

Thu, 08 Jun 2023

Pirate fishing, oil spills and other undetected crimes are destroying ocean ecosystems -- but we can...

Wed, 07 Jun 2023

Our bodies instinctually respond to the movements and rhythms of nature, like the uplifting feeling ...

Tue, 06 Jun 2023

Modern life runs on wireless technology. What if the energy powering our devices could also be trans...

Mon, 05 Jun 2023

Drawing on his work reconstructing the vocal tract of an ancient Egyptian priest, speech scientist D...

Fri, 02 Jun 2023

In all the conversations about improving education for children, the voices of students, teachers an...

Thu, 01 Jun 2023

In a captivating, poetic ode to the beauty and strength of mixed languages, writer Julián Delgado L...

Wed, 31 May 2023

In a practical, playful talk, leadership visionary Anne Morriss reinvents the playbook for how to le...

Tue, 30 May 2023

Neurotechnology, or devices that let you track your own brain activity, could help you deeply unders...

Mon, 29 May 2023

What if we could use brain waves to treat Alzheimer's? Professor and neuroscientist Li-Huei Tsai det...

Fri, 26 May 2023

Dinosaur tracks can teach us more about the day-to-day behavior of creatures like T. rex or the Steg...

Thu, 25 May 2023

Could the next wonder drug be somewhere in Canada's snowy north? Take a trip to this beautiful, frig...

Wed, 24 May 2023

In the US, youth in foster care are nearly twice as likely as war veterans to suffer from PTSD. Plac...

Mon, 22 May 2023

Using found materials and mesmerizing structures that unearth deep-rooted emotions, Wangechi Mutu's ...

Fri, 19 May 2023

AI-generated media that looks and sounds exactly like the real world will soon permeate our lives. H...

Thu, 18 May 2023

Why are "good colleges" often the ones that accept the fewest students? Exposing the harmful consequ...

Wed, 17 May 2023

Neurodiversity and innovation often go hand in hand, but does that mean visionary entrepreneurs get ...

Tue, 16 May 2023

What if we could solve the climate and housing crises at the same time? Financial institutions have ...

Mon, 15 May 2023

Keyu Jin is a fierce advocate for the coexistence of divergent worldviews, urging leaders to look be...

Fri, 12 May 2023

Will truth and reason survive the evolution of artificial intelligence? AI researcher Gary Marcus sa...

Thu, 11 May 2023

Around the world, people who work hard are often seen as morally good -- even if they produce little...

Wed, 10 May 2023

More than 30 million people in the US are eligible to have their arrest and conviction records clear...

Tue, 09 May 2023

Imran Chaudhri spent more than 20 years at Apple creating some of the world's most beloved consumer ...

Mon, 08 May 2023

Learning how to have productive conversations about race is a necessary part of the human experience...

Fri, 05 May 2023

In this poetic and moving reflection, actor, musician and activist Golshifteh Farahani honors those ...

Thu, 04 May 2023

Keenan Scott Il's passion for words, stories and superheroes fueled his journey to becoming a celebr...

Wed, 03 May 2023

Scam artists know something about money that you don't -- and artist J Mase III is here to shed some...

Tue, 02 May 2023

Parents, take a deep breath: how your kids turn out isn't fully on you. Of course, parenting plays a...

Mon, 01 May 2023

Sal Khan, the founder and CEO of Khan Academy, thinks artificial intelligence could spark the greate...

Fri, 28 Apr 2023

Computer scientist Yejin Choi is here to demystify the current state of massive artificial intellige...

Thu, 27 Apr 2023

Are we separate and superior to nature? This question has been a driving force behind humanity's ind...

Wed, 26 Apr 2023

Nadya Tolokonnikova, founding member of the anti-Putin resistance group Pussy Riot, was named a top ...

Tue, 25 Apr 2023

TikTok CEO Shou Chew dives into how the trend-setting video app and cultural phenomenon works — fr...

Mon, 24 Apr 2023

Some works of art stand the test of time; others don't age as well. Using American musical theater a...

Sun, 23 Apr 2023

Kelli is a nurse at a leading teaching hospital where communication issues are not only leading to r...

Fri, 21 Apr 2023

Is it possible for taking action on climate change to make you feel happy? Behavioral scientist Jiay...

Thu, 20 Apr 2023

In a talk from the cutting edge of technology, OpenAI cofounder Greg Brockman explores the underlyin...

Wed, 19 Apr 2023

What can we do to make workplaces more welcoming to people living with disabilities? Representation ...

Tue, 18 Apr 2023

Nearly 40 percent of humanity lives near a coast -- and no two coasts are the same. How can these co...

Mon, 17 Apr 2023

To truly savor life, pursue "powerful first experiences," says storyteller and nonprofit founder Ken...

Fri, 14 Apr 2023

Regret is one of our most powerful emotions -- and also one of the most misunderstood. Over the past...

Thu, 13 Apr 2023

Most scientific literature is written only in English, creating an alarming knowledge gap for the 75...

Wed, 12 Apr 2023

How can we rethink hybrid work so it brings out the best in both in-person and distributed employees...

Tue, 11 Apr 2023

As Arctic ice melts, polar bears are being forced on land -- and they're hungry. With the apex preda...

Mon, 10 Apr 2023

From the Salem witch trials to Jack the Ripper, humanity's historic fascination for true crime conte...

Fri, 07 Apr 2023

As if college applications aren't stressful enough, disadvantaged youth are often encouraged to writ...

Thu, 06 Apr 2023

Fasten your seat belt as software engineer Alex Koster takes us on a journey in what he calls the "s...

Wed, 05 Apr 2023

Whether you realize it or not, you have a personal brand, says social entrepreneur Marcos Salazar --...

Tue, 04 Apr 2023

When it comes to cost, clean energy is bound to beat out fossil fuels, says technologist Ramez Naam....

Mon, 03 Apr 2023

Every moment of movement is a chance to become more aware of yourself and the world around you, says...

Fri, 31 Mar 2023

Women and girls with autism spectrum disorder often don't display the behaviors people typically ass...

Thu, 30 Mar 2023

Is AI as smart as it seems? Exploring the "brain" behind machine learning, neural networker Alona Fy...

Wed, 29 Mar 2023

Ever wished you could stop procrastinating and just be as efficient as a machine? Since you're a hum...

Tue, 28 Mar 2023

Music can act as a guide, says cellist Steven Sharp Nelson. It has the power to unlock the mind, tap...

Mon, 27 Mar 2023

What are the realistic pathways off of fossil fuels and towards a world of abundant clean energy? TE...

Fri, 24 Mar 2023

Canine cognition expert Alexandra Horowitz offers a peek inside the mind of your dog, sharing soluti...

Thu, 23 Mar 2023

"My very first film was about a town that disappeared," says documentarian John Paget. It was the be...

Wed, 22 Mar 2023

What if you could transform your anxiety into something you can actually use during your work day? N...

Tue, 21 Mar 2023

When the world goes fully electric, what happens to the cars, tools and livelihoods that rely on fos...

Mon, 20 Mar 2023

A self-declared "repair geek," Gay Gordon-Byrne is a driving force behind the right-to-repair moveme...

Thu, 16 Mar 2023

We all experience it: that desire to do something wrong just for the sake of it. Whether it's walkin...

Wed, 15 Mar 2023

Know you should establish clear limits at work but not sure how to do it? Here are a few strategies ...

Tue, 14 Mar 2023

The emergence of data-driven mass surveillance "is threatening to turn privacy into a relic of the 2...

Mon, 13 Mar 2023

What comes to mind when you think about the most fun moments of your life? Science journalist Cather...

Sun, 12 Mar 2023

Collaboration in the workplace is more important than ever -- but it's making us less productive in ...

Fri, 10 Mar 2023

What does an in-flight meal look like when you're traveling to Mars? Designer Phnam Bagley envisions...

Thu, 09 Mar 2023

Video games naturally tap into the way we learn: they focus our attention and track our progress as ...

Wed, 08 Mar 2023

Only four percent of construction workers are female -- that's totally unacceptable, but it's also a...

Tue, 07 Mar 2023

Why aren't more people investing in Africa's green energy? Environmental researcher Rebekah Shirley ...

Mon, 06 Mar 2023

Meet the fantastically colorful and astonishingly adaptable sea slugs that found a way to photosynth...

Sat, 04 Mar 2023

Stuck in an unfulfilling or stagnant job? To achieve a smooth departure without burning bridges, try...

Fri, 03 Mar 2023

When programmer Tiffani Ashley Bell learned that thousands of people in Detroit were facing water sh...

Thu, 02 Mar 2023

Some days, it's hard to be optimistic. But cynicism -- the idea that people are inherently selfish, ...

Wed, 01 Mar 2023

As a proud and passionate restaurant owner, Vincent Yeow Lim takes after his father and grandfather ...

Tue, 28 Feb 2023

Scientist Saad Bhamla is on a mission to answer a question most people don't think to ask: How do in...

Mon, 27 Feb 2023

We negotiate all the time at work -- for raises, promotions, time off -- and we usually go into it l...

Fri, 24 Feb 2023

As a sports scientist, athlete and director of the Female Athlete Program at Boston Children's Hospi...

Thu, 23 Feb 2023

There's something simple we can all do to help the planet -- and it's probably not what you think. W...

Wed, 22 Feb 2023

You've got a long list of things you want to do, but there's just one problem: you can't seem to get...

Tue, 21 Feb 2023

To restrain global warming, we know we need to drastically reduce pollution. The very next step afte...

Mon, 20 Feb 2023

Have an idea you're yearning to turn into a business? Julissa Prado, founder and CEO of Rizos Curls,...

Fri, 17 Feb 2023

What do we say to kids when intensely traumatic events interrupt everyday life? Whether you're a tea...

Thu, 16 Feb 2023

Buildings are bad news for the climate -- but they don't have to be. While our structures are curren...

Wed, 15 Feb 2023

A few words can change the course of a life; they have the power to shrink, expand or transform some...

Tue, 14 Feb 2023

Love is often described as heartwarming, heart-wrenching, or even heartbreaking— and your brain is...

Mon, 13 Feb 2023

Anxiety is a normal part of life, so why are we so afraid of it? Psychologist Lisa Damour breaks dow...

Sun, 12 Feb 2023

What if we started treating parenting like the real work it is? Podcast host and CEO Angela Garbes d...

Fri, 10 Feb 2023

Today on TED Talks Daily we’re excited to introduce TED’s newest podcast, Good Sport, hosted by ...

Wed, 08 Feb 2023

If you think democracy is some kind of inevitable, default setting for the world, then you aren't go...

Tue, 07 Feb 2023

How can nonprofits accelerate their impact and move the needle on intractable problems? Looking to b...

Mon, 06 Feb 2023

Could this meeting have been an email? The phenomenon of "calendar creep," where meetings completely...

Fri, 03 Feb 2023

After a billion years of evolution, fungi are masters of invention and resilience. What wisdom can w...

Thu, 02 Feb 2023

Making friends as an adult can feel like a baffling obstacle course. Why was it so much easier to co...

Wed, 01 Feb 2023

Names like Bayard Rustin, Frances Thompson and William Dorsey Swann have been largely erased from US...

Tue, 31 Jan 2023

The fossil fuel industry is a factory of fairy tales, says activist and school strike for climate or...

Mon, 30 Jan 2023

Lawyers are advocates for their clients -- and, in court, they're usually the ones who do the talkin...

Fri, 27 Jan 2023

Indigenous wisdom can help solve the planetary crises that colonialism started, says lawyer Jennifer...

Thu, 26 Jan 2023

By mastering the Eskista, an ancient Ethiopian dance, TED Fellow Melaku Belay survived a childhood o...

Wed, 25 Jan 2023

Global consumer strategist Aparna Bharadwaj shares a fascinating glimpse at under-the-radar affiniti...

Tue, 24 Jan 2023

Millennials and Gen Z will inherit 30 trillion dollars of wealth in the coming decades, and what the...

Mon, 23 Jan 2023

What does inclusive leadership look like? Artist and TED Fellow Constance Hockaday shares how the ca...

Fri, 20 Jan 2023

Several crises are set to define the next century -- but journalist Aaron Bastani believes we have t...

Wed, 18 Jan 2023

Farming is the worst thing humanity has ever done to the planet, says journalist George Monbiot. Wha...

Tue, 17 Jan 2023

Depending on your lot in life, you may see the status quo as a result of unearned privilege or a sim...

Mon, 16 Jan 2023

For anyone who believes poetry is stuffy or elitist, Amanda Gorman -- the youngest inaugural poet in...

Fri, 13 Jan 2023

Right now, hundreds of thousands of people are "stuck" in the US criminal justice system. They've co...

Thu, 12 Jan 2023

When human rights advocate Manu Peni returned to Papua New Guinea from abroad, he built a home for h...

Wed, 11 Jan 2023

Nurses represent the front line of health care -- from first breaths to last moments, and everything...

Tue, 10 Jan 2023

The happiest and healthiest people are those who have warm connections with others, says psychiatris...

Mon, 09 Jan 2023

What are the planets outside our solar system like? Astrophysicist and TED Fellow Jessie Christianse...

Fri, 06 Jan 2023

If we want to better understand the environment and combat climate change, we need to look deep unde...

Thu, 05 Jan 2023

Paul Catchlove believes strongly in the power of reflection. Through every career he's held -- from ...

Tue, 03 Jan 2023

Architecture can't ignore the realities of climate change. For time-tested solutions that perform un...

Mon, 02 Jan 2023

Why do so many of us wait until a new calendar year to start setting our goals? For today's guest, t...

Fri, 30 Dec 2022

To close out the year on TED Talks Daily, we wanted to leave you with something special. It's an imm...

Thu, 29 Dec 2022

For someone who doesn't believe in goal-setting, Emmanuel Acho is highly accomplished. He's a former...

Wed, 28 Dec 2022

Your money habits reveal a lot about you: your hopes, fears, dreams and other deep personal truths y...

Tue, 27 Dec 2022

Future forecaster and game designer Jane McGonigal ran a social simulation game in 2008 that had pla...

Mon, 26 Dec 2022

This episode is part of the TED Talks Daily end-of-year wrap-up. As 2022 draws to a close, we're sha...

Fri, 23 Dec 2022

A little bit of playtime can have big benefits for a child's developing brain, like a superfood -- b...

Thu, 22 Dec 2022

A lack of infrastructure in parts of Africa has made unregulated, gas-powered motorcycle taxis wides...

Wed, 21 Dec 2022

The internet provides access to knowledge for billions across the world, but how accessible is it re...

Tue, 20 Dec 2022

Going to school in a refugee camp can be complicated: students encounter crowded classrooms, rigid c...

Mon, 19 Dec 2022

Are insects the key to brain-inspired computing? Neuroscientist Frances S. Chance thinks so. In this...

Fri, 16 Dec 2022

With infectious energy, singer-songwriter Angélique Kidjo ties together the threads of her legendar...

Thu, 15 Dec 2022

When he learned of the threat that rising sea levels posed to his coastal hometown of Miami, Florida...

Wed, 14 Dec 2022

To keep up with a rapidly evolving job market, hiring practices need to change, too. In this practic...

Tue, 13 Dec 2022

Technologist and TED Fellow Gautam Shah invites us to imagine how the metaverse could redefine the r...

Mon, 12 Dec 2022

Could the same mechanism used to accelerate vaccine development work for spurring solutions to the c...

Fri, 09 Dec 2022

Remote work, while redefining the workplace landscape, seems stuck behind endless video conference c...

Thu, 08 Dec 2022

In a constantly changing world, it's impossible for leaders to provide employees with the assurance ...

Wed, 07 Dec 2022

"If we take care of the land, the land takes care of us," says Indigenous leader Valérie Courtois. ...

Tue, 06 Dec 2022

Meditation asks you to slip into a state of serene presence. But why does something that sounds effo...

Mon, 05 Dec 2022

As oil and gas companies continue to make record profits off of the same forces driving climate chao...

Fri, 02 Dec 2022

One billion people worldwide are living with a disability, and too many of them are left unemployed ...

Thu, 01 Dec 2022

After his HIV diagnosis, former pro rugby player Gareth Thomas set out on a mission to tackle the st...

Wed, 30 Nov 2022

In crowds, at parties, meetings, get-togethers with friends, everyday interactions: social anxiety c...

Tue, 29 Nov 2022

We currently have enough fossil fuels to progressively transition off of them, says climate campaign...

Mon, 28 Nov 2022

Neutrality isn't an option when it comes to the fight for personal and political freedom, says world...

Fri, 25 Nov 2022

How much is one living blue whale worth in the fight against climate change? A lot more than you may...

Thu, 24 Nov 2022

Land thrives in Indigenous hands, and there are real, tangible ways you can help return what was sto...

Wed, 23 Nov 2022

Computer skills aren't what's stopping people from breaking into the tech industry, says social entr...

Tue, 22 Nov 2022

As the child of Holocaust survivors and a World War II refugee herself, peace builder Georgette Benn...

Mon, 21 Nov 2022

The "aliens" of Earth live in the deepest parts of the ocean, and marine biologist Alan Jamieson has...

Fri, 18 Nov 2022

Sure, sports are about athleticism -- but what actually keeps fans invested? Journalist Kate Fagan t...

Thu, 17 Nov 2022

The women of Afghanistan are being persecuted under Taliban rule, but they're not standing down. Fil...

Wed, 16 Nov 2022

Actor and activist Fehinti Balogun pieces together multiple complex issues -- climate change, coloni...

Tue, 15 Nov 2022

What if leadership at work wasn't for a select few, but rather shared among many? Management consult...

Mon, 14 Nov 2022

When you can't sleep, you're desperate for help. And there's a booming industry waiting to tell you ...

Fri, 11 Nov 2022

Have you ever been forced to limit your identity to a single box on an application, survey or census...

Thu, 10 Nov 2022

Climate justice activist Vanessa Nakate sits down with former president of Ireland Mary Robinson for...

Wed, 09 Nov 2022

How do we make historically exclusive fields like classical music, fine arts or academic research mo...

Tue, 08 Nov 2022

Imagine a boat that propels by moving its "tail" from side to side, just like a fish. That's the kin...

Mon, 07 Nov 2022

Confronting climate change makes for better cities and a better quality of life, says Heidi Sørense...

Fri, 04 Nov 2022

In June 2022, TED's climate initiative, Countdown, launched its Dilemma Series: events designed to l...

Thu, 03 Nov 2022

We know capitalism exacerbates injustice and inequality worldwide. So how can we fix it? Professor a...

Wed, 02 Nov 2022

What if we could use the power of DNA to create a sustainable, circular economy? In a talk about bre...

Tue, 01 Nov 2022

From favorite moons to the search for alien life, astronomer Heidi Hammel discusses the latest in as...

Mon, 31 Oct 2022

Every conversation has the potential to open up and reveal all the layers and layers within it, all ...

Fri, 28 Oct 2022

Actor and activist Jane Fonda discusses her frontline work fighting for climate action, including re...

Thu, 27 Oct 2022

Does success come from luck or skill, and how do you tell the difference? One way to find an answer:...

Tue, 25 Oct 2022

Youth leader Shreya Joshi diagnoses a key source of political polarization in the US and shows why h...

Mon, 24 Oct 2022

Pakistan contributes less than one percent to the global greenhouse gas emissions perpetrating clima...

Fri, 21 Oct 2022

Eighty percent of the world's biodiversity is within Indigenous territories, yet these communities o...

Thu, 20 Oct 2022

We know diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) boosts creativity and profits, but progress has been s...

Wed, 19 Oct 2022

Eating pizza with a stuffy nose just isn't as satisfying -- and there's a reason for that. Dr. Jen G...

Tue, 18 Oct 2022

If you think social media is powerful, keep an eye on immersive video games, says futurist Noah Rafo...

Mon, 17 Oct 2022

Whose pleasure is prioritized during sex, and why? Psychosexologist Karen Gurney explains how a lack...

Fri, 14 Oct 2022

"You don't predict the future -- you imagine the future," says sci-fi writer Charlie Jane Anders. In...

Thu, 13 Oct 2022

Despite common belief, retirement takes more than financial planning. And while you may be beyond re...

Wed, 12 Oct 2022

In an invitation to slow down and look at the world around you, graphic journalist Wendy MacNaughton...

Tue, 11 Oct 2022

Nearly fifteen percent of the world's population lives with a disability, yet this massive chunk of ...

Fri, 07 Oct 2022

Climate action has historically had a gender-neutral lens, but this lack of intentionality allows un...

Wed, 05 Oct 2022

To get young kids to thrive in school, we need to do more than teach them how to read and write -- w...

Tue, 04 Oct 2022

Conservation champion and TED Fellow Adjany Costa is on a mission to empower Indigenous communities....

Mon, 03 Oct 2022

How do you raise kids to step outside of their comfort zones and unlock their inner potential? It al...

Fri, 30 Sep 2022

The housing market can be vexing: while some neighborhoods get ridiculously expensive and price out ...

Thu, 29 Sep 2022

Feeling safe is a human right -- but in many African countries, colonial-era laws make it dangerous ...

Wed, 28 Sep 2022

You may need to hear this (if you haven't already): your job is not your family. While you can devel...

Tue, 27 Sep 2022

Expensive to build and often needing highly skilled engineers to maintain, artificial intelligence s...

Mon, 26 Sep 2022

We’re going to be building on the Moon this decade -- and next will be Mars, says space architect ...

Fri, 23 Sep 2022

Does the key to stopping cancer lie in the heart? Cardiologist Nicholas Leeper digs into emerging sc...

Thu, 22 Sep 2022

“Be spreaders of facts and truths,” says scientist and immunologist Dr. Anthony Fauci. Having ad...

Wed, 21 Sep 2022

Low-status neighborhoods in the US are often stuck between stagnating assistance from the government...

Tue, 20 Sep 2022

Philanthropy disruptor Sara Lomelin thinks communities can build power through collective giving, or...

Mon, 19 Sep 2022

Nuclear power is one of the safest, cleanest forms of energy -- yet to most people, it might not fee...

Fri, 16 Sep 2022

“We all have our own beautiful ways of moving, and this is worth celebrating,” says dancer and c...

Thu, 15 Sep 2022

Is art worth it? "Hell yeah," says graphic novelist R. Alan Brooks -- art has the power to scare dic...

Wed, 14 Sep 2022

What does it mean to lead in this new age of employee activism? Megan Reitz offers a four-point cras...

Tue, 13 Sep 2022

Creating functional prosthetics at a fraction of the cost of imported tech, bionic innovator and TED...

Mon, 12 Sep 2022

Mass surveillance is worse than you think, but the solutions are simpler than you realize, says lawy...

Fri, 09 Sep 2022

How do you rediscover a happier, more purpose-driven (and less productivity-obsessed) self in the wa...

Thu, 08 Sep 2022

As climate change accelerates, finding clean alternatives to fossil fuels is more urgent than ever. ...

Wed, 07 Sep 2022

What if you could create new music using your favorite musician's voice? Sharing her melodic gifts w...

Tue, 06 Sep 2022

Among the dinosaurs, giant sea dragons roamed the ancient ocean. Millions of years later, paleontolo...

Mon, 05 Sep 2022

We're so used to narratives out of Africa being about war, poverty and devastation, says TED Fellow ...

Fri, 02 Sep 2022

Is capitalism a good thing? Journalist Katherine Mangu-Ward makes the case that “weirdos” left a...

Thu, 01 Sep 2022

Reflecting on moments that shaped his life, actor Ethan Hawke examines how courageous expression pro...

Wed, 31 Aug 2022

While doctors take an oath to do no harm, there's a good chance their unconscious biases can seep in...

Tue, 30 Aug 2022

"When teachers and families work together, everyone wins," says education technology entrepreneur an...

Mon, 29 Aug 2022

Chemical plants create many of the materials found in everyday items, from the shoes you wear to the...

Fri, 26 Aug 2022

Digital creator Dylan Marron has racked up millions of views for projects like "Every Single Word" a...

Thu, 25 Aug 2022

The price of insulin in the US is both outrageous and deadly to those who can't live without it. Dia...

Wed, 24 Aug 2022

Neuroscientist Sergiu P. Pasca has made it his life's work to understand how the human brain builds ...

Tue, 23 Aug 2022

With quick wit and sharp insight, writer Jeanette Winterson lays out a vision of the future where hu...

Mon, 22 Aug 2022

"The metaverse is already on fire, and we haven't even built it yet," says TED Fellow and video game...

Fri, 19 Aug 2022

Taking cues from soft robotics and the natural world, conceptual artist Anicka Yi builds lighter-tha...

Thu, 18 Aug 2022

Everyone has the right to a clean environment -- but major disparities exist when it comes to who fa...

Wed, 17 Aug 2022

What can you hear in silence? In this exploration of sound, host of the podcast "Twenty Thousand Her...

Tue, 16 Aug 2022

Plastics are everywhere -- they're in our favorite electronic devices, they package our food and ins...

Mon, 15 Aug 2022

What can you do to build a better world? Sharing stories from her pioneering career dedicated to tac...

Fri, 12 Aug 2022

On a list of the least funny topics imaginable, the global refugee crisis, border disputes and quest...

Thu, 11 Aug 2022

Have you ever wondered why you like sad music? Do you find comfort or inspiration in rainy days? In ...

Wed, 10 Aug 2022

Jennifer Egan is a journalist and writer whose novel "A Visit from the Goon Squad" won both the 2011...

Tue, 09 Aug 2022

Who are you, really? In conversation with TED science curator David Biello, neuroscientist Anil Seth...

Mon, 08 Aug 2022

"From populist demagogues, we will learn the indispensability of democracy," says novelist Elif Shaf...

Fri, 05 Aug 2022

Today, an episode of Far Flung with Saleem Reshamwala, another podcast from the TED Audio Collective...

Thu, 04 Aug 2022

There are only two mammals who have evolved to survive after their childbearing years: toothed whale...

Wed, 03 Aug 2022

Jacqueline Woodson writes books to be savored. She is best known for her memoir "Brown Girl Dreaming...

Tue, 02 Aug 2022

With passion and wry humor, the former Dean of Freshmen at Stanford makes the case for parents to st...

Mon, 01 Aug 2022

Exposing what life looks like in Afghanistan after a 20-year US occupation and the Taliban's stunnin...

Mon, 01 Aug 2022

Welcome to the TED Talks Daily summer book club, a series featuring talks and interviews to inspire ...

Thu, 28 Jul 2022

The pandemic brought into sharp focus the crisis in caregiving in the United States, which woefully ...

Wed, 27 Jul 2022

Imagine seeking safety abroad and instead being detained and forced to defend yourself in a high-sta...

Tue, 26 Jul 2022

Could DAOs, or "decentralized autonomous organizations", be the key to building the next great city?...

Mon, 25 Jul 2022

Your closet is likely full of all kinds of materials -- leather, cotton, nylon and polyester, to nam...

Fri, 22 Jul 2022

What if the commonly accepted narratives about the foundation of civilization are all wrong? Drawing...

Thu, 21 Jul 2022

Forget home economics and standardized tests, education visionary Trish Millines Dziko has a much mo...

Wed, 20 Jul 2022

Have you had your daily dose of fun? It’s not just enjoyable, it’s also essential for your healt...

Tue, 19 Jul 2022

Music can amplify social issues and inspire people to care about new (and sometimes unexpected) topi...

Mon, 18 Jul 2022

The deadliest severe weather phenomenon is something you might not realize: extreme heat. Eleni Myri...

Fri, 15 Jul 2022

As the saying goes, less is more. The same goes for words. Listen as Politico and Axios co-founder J...

Thu, 14 Jul 2022

Why do we often wait so long to recognize each other's gifts? Why are the truest compliments for the...

Wed, 13 Jul 2022

From the return of nomadic living to a climate-disrupted world, author and global strategist Parag K...

Tue, 12 Jul 2022

"Climate doom-ism," or a pessimistic outlook on the future of the planet, rivals climate denialism i...

Mon, 11 Jul 2022

The universe that we know, with its luminous stars and orbiting planets, is largely made up of eleme...

Fri, 08 Jul 2022

Sharing his experience of being held captive in a Taliban prison for 105 days, humanitarian Safi Rau...

Thu, 07 Jul 2022

What would Immanuel Kant say about a fender bender? In a surprisingly funny trip through the teachin...

Wed, 06 Jul 2022

Where did all the lumps and bumps on buildings go? When did city architecture become so ... dull? He...

Tue, 05 Jul 2022

During the Soviet Union era, therapy was often used as a tool of political oppression. Since then, R...

Mon, 04 Jul 2022

The world needs clean power, but decarbonization calls for a massive increase in the mining and extr...

Sun, 03 Jul 2022

We all know that information is power, but what if you live in a country without a free press or reg...

Fri, 01 Jul 2022

A blank spot on a digital map can signal much more than a gap in data -- it can mean something is be...

Thu, 30 Jun 2022

How does a nation reconcile when its identity is at odds with its policies? Ali Noorani traces the a...

Wed, 29 Jun 2022

From nourishing our foods to storing massive amounts of carbon, soil is teeming with diverse microbi...

Tue, 28 Jun 2022

Before entering the world of financial journalism, Gillian Tett was a cultural anthropologist who st...

Mon, 27 Jun 2022

Art can move us in deep, meaningful ways. A beautiful song, a good book, or a great film can change ...

Fri, 24 Jun 2022

Our lives depend on curbing climate change, but so many priorities seem to be in competition. What’...

Thu, 23 Jun 2022

SpaceX's Starship launch vehicle has the potential to explore the solar system in a bold, new -- and...

Wed, 22 Jun 2022

Today, there are many ways to conceive a child, thanks to assisted reproductive technologies like IV...

Tue, 21 Jun 2022

We can all play a role in the climate movement by tapping into our skills, resources and networks in...

Sun, 19 Jun 2022

Black history in the US is rich, profound -- and at risk of being lost forever, if not for the monum...

Fri, 17 Jun 2022

Nobody really knows how much it would cost to avoid the worst impacts of climate change. Yet histori...

Wed, 15 Jun 2022

Sex is as much mental as it is physical -- and imagination is the most powerful tool we have to expa...

Tue, 14 Jun 2022

Over the last decade, humanitarian organizations have digitized many of their systems, from register...

Fri, 10 Jun 2022

How does music shape us? Digital ethnomusicologist and TED Fellow Kyra Gaunt studies how Black girls...

Thu, 09 Jun 2022

As the line between the physical and digital worlds blur, so does the line between real-world and vi...

Wed, 08 Jun 2022

"The world is a living tapestry ... As the weave of life is torn apart in one place, the threads unr...

Tue, 07 Jun 2022

A curious, quiet revolution of sound has taken over the internet. Physiologist Craig Richard explain...

Mon, 06 Jun 2022

Growing up in the public eye, multi-hyphenate creator Bryce Dallas Howard experienced the familiar p...

Sat, 04 Jun 2022

Life is a constant state of both joy and sorrow, dark and light, bitter and sweet. In a meditative c...

Fri, 03 Jun 2022

In the multitude of metaverses that exist there are infinite possibilities for inclusivity and creat...

Thu, 02 Jun 2022

How do you navigate life's growing number of transitions with meaning, purpose and skill? Writer Bru...

Wed, 01 Jun 2022

What if you could control digital devices using just the power of thought? That’s the incredible p...

Tue, 31 May 2022

Social entrepreneur Bernhard Kowatsch shares real-life examples of how a business approach focused o...

Mon, 30 May 2022

Even with public trust at an all-time low, Wikipedia continues to maintain people's confidence. How ...

Sun, 29 May 2022

How do doctors in the emergency room stay calm and focused amidst the chaos? Drawing on years of exp...

Sat, 28 May 2022

Linking together the histories of Henrietta Swan Leavitt, Edwin Hubble and Tracy K. Smith, poet and ...

Fri, 27 May 2022

The recent leak of the US Supreme Court’s draft opinion overturning Roe v. Wade -- the nearly 50-y...

Thu, 26 May 2022

Whether it’s dandelions blooming in your backyard or purslane sprouting from the sidewalk, vegan f...

Wed, 25 May 2022

Air travel opens our eyes to the world, but it also comes at a high cost to the environment. Pilotin...

Tue, 24 May 2022

“If we can unlock the full potential of our cities, we can minimize the price the planet pays for ...

Mon, 23 May 2022

The weekend. Social security. Health insurance. What do these things have in common? They're all tha...

Sun, 22 May 2022

Perfectionism is on the rise -- and not just in job interviews when people claim it's their greatest...

Sat, 21 May 2022

These days, almost all of us feel pressed for time. Leadership expert Dorie Clark shares three hidde...

Fri, 20 May 2022

In a talk packed with wry wisdom, pop culture queen Bevy Smith shares hard-earned lessons about auth...

Thu, 19 May 2022

In times of uncertainty, leaders have a responsibility to inspire hope. Sharing hard-won wisdom, bus...

Wed, 18 May 2022

Corporate inclusion visionary Deepa Purushothaman shares how women of color can advocate for themsel...

Tue, 17 May 2022

As digital assets like cryptocurrency and NFTs become more mainstream, design thinker and head of In...

Mon, 16 May 2022

Conservation efforts in Africa have typically been led by “parachute conservationists” -- outsid...

Sun, 15 May 2022

Can you really boost your metabolism? Is blue light actually ruining your sleep? How much vaginal ye...

Sat, 14 May 2022

Many people across the world don't have access to healthy food -- while in other places tons of food...

Fri, 13 May 2022

Organized crime operates across national borders -- to keep up, investigative journalists need to do...

Thu, 12 May 2022

Money is pollution's biggest driving force -- particularly, the cash invested in dirty energy projec...

Tue, 10 May 2022

There are 600 million women in India -- yet they are rarely seen outdoors after sunset because of sa...

Mon, 09 May 2022

Whether we're rushing a child to the emergency room after a fall or making chicken soup for a feveri...

Sun, 08 May 2022

Digital public servant Amanda Renteria has seen that the millions of people who rely on government w...

Sat, 07 May 2022

A safe space to save money is life-changing -- especially for the 60 million smallholder farmers in ...

Fri, 06 May 2022

Election infrastructure in the United States is crumbling, says technologist Tiana Epps-Johnson, and...

Thu, 05 May 2022

In Latin American countries like El Salvador, where local changemaker Celina de Sola lives, homicide...

Wed, 04 May 2022

What will happen to the planet if climate change melts what's left of Arctic permafrost? Shedding li...

Tue, 03 May 2022

Indigenous communities have looked after their ancestral forests for millennia, cultivating immense ...

Mon, 02 May 2022

“Human migration is both inevitable and growing. What are we as a global community doing to addres...

Fri, 29 Apr 2022

What happens when the data-driven capabilities of AI are combined with human creativity and ingenuit...

Thu, 28 Apr 2022

Tattoos can transform and empower people, with some seeking them out to reconnect with their bodies ...

Wed, 27 Apr 2022

The secret behind medicines that use messenger RNA (or mRNA) is that they "teach" our bodies how to ...

Tue, 26 Apr 2022

“It is time to close the funding gap for Black female-led start-ups the world over,” says entrep...

Mon, 25 Apr 2022

What's on Elon Musk's mind? In conversation with head of TED Chris Anderson, Musk details how the ra...

Fri, 22 Apr 2022

Building a pandemic-free future won’t be easy, but Bill Gates believes that we have the tools and ...

Thu, 21 Apr 2022

To solve the climate crisis, we need to make tropical forests worth more alive than dead, says envir...

Wed, 20 Apr 2022

Getting pregnant as a track and field athlete is often called the "kiss of death" -- a sign your ath...

Tue, 19 Apr 2022

Africa needs new energy sources to fuel its development, but the continent should invest in renewabl...

Fri, 15 Apr 2022

In this unedited conversation with head of TED Chris Anderson, Elon Musk digs into the recent news a...

Thu, 14 Apr 2022

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has destroyed so much -- including hundreds of schools, where the co...

Wed, 13 Apr 2022

When women lead, bias often follows. Documentarian Robin Hauser dives into the dilemma between compe...

Tue, 12 Apr 2022

Ukraine is on the front line of a war between freedom and tyranny, says chess grandmaster and human ...

Mon, 11 Apr 2022

"Life makes our planet an incredibly exotic place compared to the rest of the known universe," says ...

Sun, 10 Apr 2022

WorkLife with Adam Grant, a TED Audio Collective podcast, is back for a fifth season! Organizational...

Fri, 08 Apr 2022

"Music can unlock a frozen memory that melts into the seeds of our creativity," says musician Rosann...

Thu, 07 Apr 2022

In need of a brief yet illuminating lesson on the obsession with NFTs? Elizabeth Strickler breaks do...

Wed, 06 Apr 2022

Given the scale of the challenge, the conversation around climate change is often tinged with doom a...

Tue, 05 Apr 2022

Under the sea, untold wonders await in the form of untapped medicinal potential. Chemist Sam Afoullo...

Mon, 04 Apr 2022

In this live drawing performance and poignant autobiographical journey, author and illustrator Jarre...

Sat, 02 Apr 2022

Living under the constant threat of violence has a lasting effect -- even after you escape from dang...

Fri, 01 Apr 2022

Performing two original songs, stand-up comedian, writer and musician Marcia Belsky shares comical c...

Thu, 31 Mar 2022

After leading a well-established life as a pastor, father and husband, Paula Stone Williams could no...

Wed, 30 Mar 2022

Pop culture is changing thanks to a different kind of storytelling, says digital strategist Hyeonmi ...

Tue, 29 Mar 2022

It can be hard to remain hopeful during seemingly hopeless times. Sharing hard-won wisdom on how to ...

Mon, 28 Mar 2022

What if smallholder farmers could use their produce and livestock to pay for goods and services? TED...

Sun, 27 Mar 2022

The meta-crisis is so vast: climate change, exponential technology, addiction, polarization and more...

Sat, 26 Mar 2022

The wildly diverse, thoughtful and hilarious world of fanfiction -- where writers reimagine favorite...

Fri, 25 Mar 2022

Evoke a familiar tune in a song and get slapped with a lawsuit ... it's a tale almost as old as copy...

Thu, 24 Mar 2022

The peatlands of Africa's Congo Basin are a vast expanse of swamp and greenery that act as one of th...

Wed, 23 Mar 2022

"Every great and difficult thing has required a strong sense of optimism," says editor and author Ke...

Tue, 22 Mar 2022

Have you ever wondered why you like sad music? Do you find comfort or inspiration in rainy days? In ...

Mon, 21 Mar 2022

In some parts of the world, girls are as likely to be married off or trafficked as they are to be ed...

Sun, 20 Mar 2022

The real reason you buy insurance may have as much to do with pleasing your psyche as it does protec...

Fri, 18 Mar 2022

“To see and understand the countryside is a crucial part of moving towards a more livable future f...

Thu, 17 Mar 2022

What’s a company’s purpose? It’s not the same as mission or vision, which change when leadersh...

Wed, 16 Mar 2022

Every year, ocean levels rise and high tides flood the low-lying Marshall Islands in the Pacific, de...

Tue, 15 Mar 2022

“It is time for a gender reckoning, beginning with men authentically confronting our internal selv...

Mon, 14 Mar 2022

What if robots could build and optimize themselves -- with little to no help from humans? Computer s...

Sat, 12 Mar 2022

As cities adopt greener, more sustainable designs, there's risk of a dangerous and unwelcome tenant ...

Fri, 11 Mar 2022

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has created previously unthinkable changes in geopolitics, seemingly ov...

Thu, 10 Mar 2022

Throughout US history, the stories of influential Black mothers have been purposefully obscured -- a...

Wed, 09 Mar 2022

"We have the right to demand budgets to be equitable, to be fair," says economist Maja Bosnic. One w...

Tue, 08 Mar 2022

Women and girls are conditioned to believe success is "a seat at the table." Creator, actress and au...

Mon, 07 Mar 2022

From helping build smart cities to supporting the sustainable energy sector, the possibilities of bi...

Sat, 05 Mar 2022

The climate crisis has been largely caused by irresponsible adults in developed countries, but it's ...

Thu, 03 Mar 2022

Scientists have long known that cows are a huge source of the greenhouse gas methane, contributing u...

Wed, 02 Mar 2022

Concerned about the war Ukraine? You're not alone. Historian Yuval Noah Harari provides important co...

Tue, 01 Mar 2022

In an infectiously joyous talk, Milk Bar founder Christina Tosi shares the sugary jolt of her first ...

Mon, 28 Feb 2022

Every day, tens of thousands of cargo ships, filled to the brim with goods, release heavy pollution ...

Sun, 27 Feb 2022

A young trans man and his mother speak about her struggle to accept his gender identity. Listen and ...

Wed, 23 Feb 2022

An unnoticed industry worth two trillion dollars a year is influencing almost every carbon emission....

Tue, 22 Feb 2022

For smallholder farmers in India, agriculture has long been an unreliable source of income -- crops ...

Mon, 21 Feb 2022

Alzheimer's doesn't have to be your brain's destiny, says neuroscientist and author of "Still Alice,...

Sun, 20 Feb 2022

As kids, play comes naturally. But over time, it gets replaced by work. This hour, TED speakers expl...

Fri, 18 Feb 2022

We can’t rely on those who created climate change to fix it, says climate justice organizer Ozawa ...

Thu, 17 Feb 2022

To thrive in today's competitive economy, you need to constantly reimagine your business. So what's ...

Wed, 16 Feb 2022

Why is China appointing thousands of judges to environmental courts and training prosecutors to brin...

Tue, 15 Feb 2022

"Breathing clean air is every child's human right," says grassroots campaigner Rosamund Adoo-Kissi-D...

Sun, 13 Feb 2022

Debbie Millman talks to therapist and author Esther Perel about marriage, polyamory and adultery. Li...

Fri, 11 Feb 2022

When Lebanon was rocked by a massive explosion at the port of Beirut, filmmaker Mounia Akl came face...

Wed, 09 Feb 2022

Lucas Joppa, Microsoft's first chief environmental officer, thinks about climate change through the ...

Tue, 08 Feb 2022

The ocean is often thought of as a victim of climate change, in need of human protection. But ocean ...

Mon, 07 Feb 2022

If you're wondering why blackface -- mimicking people of African descent via stereotypes and makeup-...

Fri, 04 Feb 2022

From “got milk?” to “avocados from Mexico”, marketing influences what you eat more than you ...

Thu, 03 Feb 2022

Over the last two decades, the wind power industry has grown at a dizzying pace. (Fun fact: a single...

Wed, 02 Feb 2022

In an engaging, insightful conversation, criminal justice reformer Nick Turner breaks down the ways ...

Tue, 01 Feb 2022

Consent can be a tricky topic to talk about in sex education curriculums, but it doesn’t have to b...