TED Talks Daily

Can you picture things in your mind? I can't | Alex Rosenthal

13 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Picture this: a rocket ship crash-lands on a planet, and an alien approaches the spacecraft. What do you see in your mind when you visualize this scen...

What gets lost when we treat conversations like transactions | Khaya Dlanga

12 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The most powerful stories are the ones told simply to connect with each other, says author Khaya Dlanga. Through humorous anecdotes and moving memorie...

Sunday Pick: Why your brain is an unreliable narrator (w/ Aparna Nancherla) | How to Be a Better Human

11 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Impostor syndrome is one of many therapy-speak words that have gone mainstream in the past few years — but what is it, really? Aparna Nancherla know...

Beyond the Talk: Pico Iyer on silence and stillness

10 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

“Humans were never designed to live at a pace determined by machines,“ says author Pico Iyer. Following his talk at TED2025, he joins Elise Hu, ho...

Silence, the universal medicine | Pico Iyer

10 Jan 2026

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In a world growing louder, faster and more fractured, author Pico Iyer makes the case for a radical act of repair. Explore why tapping into silence ma...

Why I spend hours sketching in conflict zones | George Butler

09 Jan 2026

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Illustrator and TED Fellow George Butler reports on the ground from conflict zones, climate hotspots and humanitarian crises, using pen, ink and water...

Is inviting everyone to the meeting killing global cooperation? | Qahir Dhanani

08 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

International collaboration expert Qahir Dhanani makes the case for rebuilding public trust in broken institutions by embracing small, focused coaliti...

How to introduce yourself — and get hired | Rebecca Okamoto

07 Jan 2026

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First impressions matter, so how do you make yours count? Communication consultant Rebecca Okamoto outlines five simple ways to introduce yourself in ...

The biggest global risks for 2026 | Ian Bremmer

06 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

2026 is a tipping point year, says Ian Bremmer, founder of Eurasia Group. Highlighting the top risks that await the world, he breaks down the US milit...

Why living online is leaving us exhausted — and what actually helps | Manoush Zomorodi

05 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

You've heard that too much time online is bad for your mental health, but what is it doing to your body? In this energizing talk, journalist and autho...

Sunday Pick: Building atomic habits with James Clear | from ReThinking with Adam Grant

04 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

As a blogger and executive coach, James Clear spent years studying how to form and change habits. His research culminated in the book "Atomic Habits”...

Interview: What happens in your brain when you pay attention? with Dr. Sasha Hamdani | from TED Health

03 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Attention isn't just about what we focus on -- it's also about what our brains filter out. By investigating patterns in the brain as people try to foc...

How to live a meaningful life | Brian S. Lowery (re-release)

02 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What makes for a meaningful life? Social psychologist Brian S. Lowery explores three ideas tied to the experience of meaning and shows why simply purs...

A 3-step guide to believing in yourself | Sheryl Lee Ralph (re-release)

01 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Sheryl Lee Ralph is a force, delivering iconic performances both on stage and screen. But she didn't always know if she'd make it big. In a lively tal...

An ode to living on Earth | Oliver Jeffers (re-release)

31 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you had to explain to a newborn -- or an alien -- what it means to be a human being living on Earth in the 21st century, what would you say? Visual...

How to prepare yourself for 2026 (with 3 lessons from TED-Ed)

30 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The end of the year is a time to reflect and think ahead. What hopes did you have for 2025, and what might be different for 2026? In this special epis...

How art transforms brokenness into beauty | Lily Yeh (re-release)

29 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Lily Yeh calls herself a barefoot artist: she travels the world with a suitcase full of art supplies, working with whoever wants to join her. In an in...

Sunday Pick: 2025 Staff Picks - Best of How to Be a Better Human

28 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Remember those fun high school superlatives like the “Class Clown” or the “Biggest Flirt”? In this special How to Be a Better Human season fin...

4 kinds of regret -- and what they teach you about yourself | Daniel H. Pink (re-release)

27 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Regret is one of our most powerful emotions -- and also one of the most misunderstood. Over the past two years, author Daniel H. Pink has collected a ...

Why your life needs novelty, no matter your age | Kenneth Chabert (re-release)

26 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

To truly savor life, pursue "powerful first experiences," says storyteller and nonprofit founder Kenneth Chabert. Learn more about how to create these...

The spiritual wisdom we need for a planet in crisis | Tariq Al-Olaimy

25 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As cascading climate challenges reshape our world, the most resilient systems are ones we often overlook. Ecological futurist Tariq Al-Olaimy has seen...

What successful negotiators do differently | Kathryn Valentine

24 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Studies show that women negotiate just as frequently as men — so why do they succeed half as often? With wit and humor, business consultant Kathryn ...

AI's next frontier isn't where you might expect | Hardy Pemhiwa

23 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With a billion mobile phone users and a median population age of 19, Africa isn't catching up to the AI revolution — it's writing an entirely differ...

This is how kids should be learning with AI | Priya Lakhani

22 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As AI races into classrooms, we risk confusing quick and easy answers with true learning, says AI education entrepreneur Priya Lakhani. She explains w...

What 2025 Taught Us—And Where 2026 Is Taking Us

21 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What do foot massage parties, otters, and AI robot tutors have in common? To find out, tune into our special end-of-year conversation featuring the ho...

The case for spending more time with your friends | Rhaina Cohen

20 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In a time when loneliness is becoming a public health crisis, author Rhaina Cohen says friendships aren't just nice to have — they’re essential to...

How to make AI a force for good in climate | Amen Ra Mashariki and Manoush Zomorodi

19 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In a now-famous Go match against a human in 2016, AI made Move 37 — a seemingly nonsensical play that baffled every expert but ultimately won it the...

Why are people starting to sound like ChatGPT? | Adam Aleksic

18 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Algorithms and AI don't just show us reality — they warp it in ways that benefit platforms built to exploit people for profit, says etymologist Adam...

This movie never ends the same way twice | Gary Hustwit

17 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Film is generally a fixed medium: the scenes are shot, the edits are made, and the final version is the one and only movie you'll see. Filmmaker Gary ...

The pattern we're missing in the AI job panic | Vlad Tenev

16 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If history has taught us anything, it’s that when certain jobs are erased, there's a new wave of jobs on the horizon, says technologist Vlad Tenev. ...

The trap of win-lose thinking (and how to escape it) | John Mackey

15 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What do you get when you combine a major flood and near-bankruptcy? For Whole Foods cofounder John Mackey, the answer reshaped his business into a hou...

Sunday Pick: How to beat impostor syndrome | from Fixable

14 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Up to 80% of people experience impostor syndrome at some point in their lives—a feeling of inadequacy and anxiety about perceived flaws. In this epi...

This revolutionary moment in space exploration | Chris Hadfield

13 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What does it feel like to see Earth from outer space and imagine humanity's next steps? Astronaut Chris Hadfield, who has flown two Space Shuttle miss...

Is the AI bubble about to burst? | Henrik Zeberg

12 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We are living through what may be the largest economic bubble in history, spanning AI, cryptocurrency and tech company stocks, says financial analyst ...

The question that saved my company from bankruptcy | Sharon Price John

11 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Everything successful starts with heart — even the most pragmatic business plan, says Sharon Price John, CEO of Build-A-Bear. She shares how she led...

Why I attempt the world's most dangerous stunts | Michelle Khare

10 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Daredevil Michelle Khare has trained with Olympians, run seven marathons on seven continents in a single week, and even escaped Harry Houdini's deadli...

Schools urgently need a redesign. Here's how | Aylon Samouha

09 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When kids say school is "fine," that's the sound of potential fading, says education innovator Aylon Samouha. He introduces Transcend, the nonprofit e...

The surprisingly simple reason teams fail | Tessa West

08 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In 1999, a NASA mission to Mars failed ... not from a technical glitch, but because people weren't talking to each other. Psychology professor Tessa W...

TED Talks Daily Book Club: Embrace your limitations | Oliver Burkeman

07 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How can you make your life meaningful with the finite amount of time you have? In this TED Talks Daily Book Club interview, host Elise Hu speaks with ...

The ethical case for taking on the climate crisis | Al Gore, Wanjira Mathai & Karenna Gore (TED Countdown House)

06 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

For the first time in climate negotiations, leaders are asking the question that actually matters: not just how do we solve the climate crisis — but...

How ibogaine could treat depression and anxiety | Nolan Williams

05 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The late Stanford neuroscientist Nolan Williams shares his research on the potential of a plant-derived psychoactive compound called ibogaine to help ...

Why are we demolishing homes during a housing crisis? | Olaf Grawert

04 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Every minute somewhere in Europe, a house is demolished — along with the memories and sense of community it holds, says architect Olaf Grawert. Expo...

How we built Watch Duty, the lifesaving wildfire alert app | John Mills

03 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After finding himself alone in an unreported wildfire in the woodlands of California, John Mills decided to take matters into his own hands. Hear the ...

How I found resilience through artistry | Misty Copeland

02 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How did Misty Copeland break barriers and become one of the world's most famous ballerinas? In this powerful talk, she charts her rise from childhood ...

An art movement built on ancestral wisdom | Jackie Lebo

01 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

"How are the children? How are the cattle? Is it raining?" Filmmaker Jackie Lebo discovered the meaning of this traditional greeting when she and nine...

Sunday Pick: Tech Solutions (#3): How one of China’s biggest tech companies is tackling carbon removal (with Xu Hao)

30 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tencent is one of China’s biggest tech companies, running the popular Chinese messaging app WeChat and the world’s largest video game vendor. Now,...

Can AI uplift entrepreneurs that traditional banks reject? | Mercedes Bidart

29 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Can AI help people without a traditional credit history get access to fair loans? Impact entrepreneur Mercedes Bidart shows how AI is letting informal...

"The minister of loneliness" | Sarah Kay

28 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah Kay performs "The minister of loneliness," a heartwarming poem imagining what life would look like if homes were connected with tin-can telephon...

The daily practice that could rewire your brain | Timm Chiusano

27 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Timm Chiusano was having one of the worst days of his career when he found himself inexplicably fascinated by a mundane part of the world on his walk ...

Will AI make humans useless? | Akram Awad

26 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

"As jobs disappear, so will identity," says AI futurist Akram Awad, outlining the three types of people that will emerge as AI continues to replace th...

How AI is unearthing hidden scientific knowledge | Sara Beery

25 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Scientists estimate that 80 percent of life on Earth is still unknown to humanity. But as global temperatures rise, habitats shrink and food and water...

How the fridge changed food | Nicola Twilley

24 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if your kitchen fridge is just the tip of an iceberg that's reshaping the world? Food storyteller Nicola Twilley reveals how the massive “artif...

Sunday Pick: How to love your hometown (w/ Hanif Abdurraqib & Sarah Kay) | How to Be a Better Human

23 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Loving where you live means caring for the people who make that place home, says cultural critic Hanif Abdurraqib. He invites poet Sarah Kay and Chris...

4 hard truths about capitalism and climate | Steve Howard

22 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

For decades, investor and business leader Steve Howard watched companies pour money and effort into sustainability initiatives ... and still fall shor...

The army of autonomous robots restoring nature | Tom Chi

21 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Impact investor Tom Chi challenges a dangerous assumption: that economic growth and ecological health are opposing forces. He reveals how advances in ...

The thrill of not knowing all the answers | Harini Bhat

20 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In a world that prizes certainty, hot takes and instant answers, what happens when we celebrate the power of ... not knowing? Scientist and storytelle...

How to communicate with your dog, from a Westminster champion | Jennifer Crank

19 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Who let the dogs out? Jennifer Crank, a world champion in dog agility competitions like Westminster, brings her border collie onto the TED stage to de...

Wicked's costume designer on how to tell stories with clothes | Paul Tazewell

18 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you've ever been swept away by the worlds of "Wicked," "Hamilton" or "West Side Story," you've seen Paul Tazewell's breathtaking costumes. The Osca...

How to see (and stop) deforestation from space | Tasso Azevedo

17 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nearly 20 trees are cut down every second in the Amazon rainforest, as authorities struggle to monitor millions of acres and stop illegal clear-cuttin...

TED Talks Daily Book Club: Human Nature: Nine Ways to Feel About Our Changing Planet | Kate Marvel

16 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When Kate Marvel set out to write a book on climate change, she wanted to expand the conversation beyond data, charts and graphs. This meant refocusin...

How to stop AI from killing your critical thinking | Advait Sarkar

15 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Chatbots might help you get work done faster — but at what cost? When we outsource our reasoning to artificial intelligence, we reduce ourselves to ...

How to unlock your flirting superpowers | Francesca Hogi

14 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What's the right way to flirt? According to love coach Francesca Hogi, it doesn't have to be shallow or creepy — it can be a genuine chance for huma...

How climate shocks could break the economy | Edmond Rhys Jones

13 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Climate change isn't just reshaping our planet — it's also shaking the very foundations of the economy, says sustainability expert Edmond Rhys Jones...

Two US governors — a Democrat and a Republican — on why there's hope for democracy | Matt Meyer and J. Kevin Stitt

12 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Two current US governors — Democrat Matt Meyer of Delaware and Republican J. Kevin Stitt of Oklahoma — trade notes on how to rebuild trust without...

My journey to thank all the people responsible for my morning coffee | A.J. Jacobs

11 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Author A.J. Jacobs embarked on a quest with a deceptively simple idea at its heart: to personally thank every person who helped make his morning cup o...

These AI devices protect nature in real time | Juan M. Lavista Ferres

10 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If we can put astronauts on the moon, conservationists shouldn't have to hike miles through dense forests to change the batteries on cameras, says Jua...

Sunday Pick: Tech Solutions (#1): The affordable tech that will revolutionize farming (with Samir Ibrahim and Josephine Waweru)

09 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When entrepreneur Samir Ibrahim asked farmers in Kenya what problem they most needed solved, the answer was simple: reliable access to water to irriga...

My identity is a superpower — not an obstacle | America Ferrera

08 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hollywood needs to stop resisting what the world actually looks like, says actor, director and activist America Ferrera. Tracing the contours of her c...

Why your blood should flow like ketchup | Sean Farrington

07 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Your blood should have more in common with ketchup than just color, says chemical engineer Sean Farrington. Demonstrating the flow of everyday product...

3 tips to make your world beautifully wild | Isabella Tree

06 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When conservationists talk about rewilding, most people picture wolves and bison roaming endless landscapes — but Isabella Tree discovered the real ...

How AI is discovering athletes that human scouts miss | Richard Felton-Thomas

05 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if the next Lionel Messi or Simone Biles is out there right now ... but no one knows? Sports scientist Richard Felton-Thomas shows how new AI too...

Everything you need to know about AI agents | Swami Sivasubramanian

04 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if you had an AI-powered assistant — that took initiative on its own? Technology leader Swami Sivasubramanian believes AI agents are the future...

How AI can solve its own energy crisis | Varun Sivaram

03 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The AI revolution and our aging power grid are on a historic collision course, threatening to stall innovation and raise energy costs for everyone. Ph...

Sunday Pick: How to use your muscles — or risk losing them | How to Be a Better Human

02 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that you start losing muscle mass as soon as the age of 30? Author and surfer Bonnie Tsui explores how to build strength as you age with ...

How to build your confidence — and spark it in others | Brittany Packnett Cunningham (re-release)

01 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

"Confidence is the necessary spark before everything that follows," says educator and activist Brittany Packnett Cunningham. In an inspiring talk, she...

How to empower the next generation of pilots | Refilwe Ledwaba

31 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What does it take to fly a plane? For TED Fellow Refilwe Ledwaba, it took perseverance and drive — and an instructor who took the time to teach to h...

We’re doing AI all wrong. Here’s how to get it right | Sasha Luccioni

30 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Artificial intelligence is changing everything — but at what cost? AI sustainability expert Sasha Luccioni exposes how tech companies' massive data ...

How to measure the planet’s heartbeat | Yadvinder Malhi

29 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ecosystem scientist Yadvinder Malhi takes us on a jaw-dropping journey through the hidden flows of energy that make life on Earth tick. From sun-soake...

What if you could talk to your favorite character in a movie? | Christoph Lassner

28 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Imagine watching a movie where the main character turns, looks right at you and asks what to do next. That's the future of entertainment that AI engin...

The surprising science of adolescent brains | Jennifer Pfeifer

27 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Neuroscientist Jennifer Pfeifer digs into the fascinating brain changes driving young people’s behavior during the critical years of adolescence. Sh...

TED Talks Daily Book Club: You are not alone in your loneliness | Jonny Sun (re-release)

26 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Being open and vulnerable with your loneliness, sadness and fear can help you find comfort and feel less alone, says writer and artist Jonny Sun. In a...

Give yourself permission to be creative | Ethan Hawke (re-release)

25 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Reflecting on moments that shaped his life, actor Ethan Hawke examines how courageous expression promotes healing and connection with one another -- a...

How satellites are supporting farmers across Africa | Catherine Nakalembe

24 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

More than 8,000 satellites orbit Earth, taking photos every day. Food security specialist and TED Fellow Catherine Nakalembe shows how she uses this i...

Touchdown! The flag football movement is here | Troy Vincent Sr.

23 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Troy Vincent Sr. — a professional football player for 15 years and now an executive for the NFL — is here to share the future of the game: flag fo...

How to pull the emergency brake on global warming | Mohamed A. Sultan

22 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Landfills across African cities are catching fire and releasing methane, an invisible greenhouse gas with more short-term warming potential than CO2. ...

The art of reading minds | Oz Pearlman

21 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wanted to read someone's mind? Mentalist Oz Pearlman is billed as one of the world's greatest mind readers ... and yet, he says he doesn...

Inside the mind of a newborn baby | Claudia Passos Ferreira

20 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if newborn babies are more aware than we ever imagined? Philosopher and psychologist Claudia Passos Ferreira shares groundbreaking neuroscience s...

TED Talks Daily Book Club: Why change is so scary — and how to unlock its potential | Maya Shankar (re-release)

19 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Unexpected change like an accident, an illness or a relationship that suddenly ends is inevitable -- and disorienting. With a heartfelt and optimistic...

The difference between healthy and unhealthy love | Katie Hood (re-release)

18 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In a talk about understanding and practicing the art of healthy relationships, Katie Hood reveals the five signs you might be in an unhealthy relation...

The new era of AI-powered protein design | César Ramírez-Sarmiento

17 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With the advent of AI, scientists can develop new proteins at an astonishing rate, helping tackle our biggest biomedical and environmental issues. Pro...

What it’s really like to win the lottery | Matt Pitcher

16 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when ordinary people win the lottery? Financial planner Matt Pitcher shares lessons from more than a decade of advising lotto winners, re...

Tax the rich — and save the planet | Esther Duflo

15 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nobel Prize-winning economist Esther Duflo brings her data-driven precision to the climate crisis — and the numbers are damning. While world leaders...

A pastry chef works his chocolatier magic — live | Amaury Guichon

14 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Get a taste of the chocolatier life from world-renowned pastry chef Amaury Guichon as he shares his story — and the secrets of his craft — with po...

The flourishing future of women's sports | Kate Johnson

13 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Women's sports are surging in popularity around the world, with record-breaking viewership, attendance and revenue growth. And yet, social media algor...

TED Talks Daily Book Club: Essential questions to ask your future self | Meg Jay (re-release)

12 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How much do you think about your future self? If your answer is not much, you're not alone. It can be difficult to plan for a version of yourself you ...

How to raise confident kids in an age of anxiety | Lenore Skenazy

11 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The secret to reducing childhood anxiety is actually quite simple: just let kids do more stuff on their own, says Lenore Skenazy, cofounder and presid...

The hidden cost of buying gold | Claudia Vega

10 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Gold may glitter, but the hidden cost of mining it is devastating. Amazon researcher and TED Fellow Claudia Vega exposes how mercury pollution from ar...

How we’re turning pollution into toys, toothpaste and more | Xu Hao

09 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It took alcohol 200 years to go from scientific discovery to industrial revolution, but tech innovator Xu Hao says we can’t afford to wait that long...

The best thing that could happen to the energy industry | Matt Tilleard

08 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

History has been written by whoever controls the dominant fuel of the era — until now, says renewables entrepreneur Matt Tilleard. He explains why, ...

Inside the Gaza peace plan | Ian Bremmer

07 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

October 7 marks the second anniversary of Hamas' horrific attack on Israel — and Israel's devastating response. Political scientist Ian Bremmer unra...