TED Talks Daily

Why Iranians are cutting their hair for "Woman, Life, Freedom" | Sahar Zand

23 Jun 2023

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Filmmaker Sahar Zand vividly explores the ongoing struggle women face at the hands of Iranian morality police -- like living as second-class citizens ...

Why are we so bad at reporting good news? | Angus Hervey

22 Jun 2023

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Why is good news so rare? In a special broadcast from the TED stage, journalist Angus Hervey sheds light on some of the incredible progress humanity h...

How to solve the education crisis for boys and men | Richard Reeves

20 Jun 2023

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While studying inequality and social mobility, Richard Reeves made a surprising discovery: in some countries, like the US and UK, boys are drastically...

What is Juneteenth, and why is it important? | Karlos Hill and Soraya Field Fiorio

19 Jun 2023

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At the end of the Civil War, though slavery was technically illegal in all states, it still persisted in the last bastions of the Confederacy. This wa...

No. You cannot touch my hair! | Mena Fombo

16 Jun 2023

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Uninvited hair touching, an issue that primarily affects Black women and girls, is an invasion of personal space. To raise awareness of "hair attacks,...

How to weave a cultural legacy through storytelling | Cohen Bradley

15 Jun 2023

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"I think of legacy as the weaving together of our stories passed on as a whole," says Haida storyteller Cohen Bradley. Highlighting the significance o...

The next global superpower isn't who you think | Ian Bremmer

14 Jun 2023

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Who runs the world? Political scientist Ian Bremmer argues it's not as simple as it used to be. With some eye-opening questions about the nature of le...

"STILL C U" / "Figures" | Jessie Reyez

13 Jun 2023

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In between two songs that showcase her raw vocal powers, singer-songwriter Jessie Reyez delivers an inspiring talk about how she's turned wins into lo...

Why is it so hard to get effective birth control in the US? | Mark Edwards

12 Jun 2023

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Nearly half of all pregnancies in the United States are unplanned, the result of millions of people being unable to get the birth control method that ...

The natural building blocks of sustainable architecture | Michael Green

09 Jun 2023

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If we're going to solve the climate crisis, we need to talk about construction. The four main building materials that humans currently use -- concrete...

The outlaws of the ocean -- and how we're reeling them in | Tony Long

08 Jun 2023

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Pirate fishing, oil spills and other undetected crimes are destroying ocean ecosystems -- but we can't stop what we can't see. Harnessing the power of...

Nature, art and magical blocks of flying concrete | Lonneke Gordijn

07 Jun 2023

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Our bodies instinctually respond to the movements and rhythms of nature, like the uplifting feeling you get when walking in a forest. Can art evoke th...

How wireless energy from space could power everything | Ali Hajimiri

06 Jun 2023

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Modern life runs on wireless technology. What if the energy powering our devices could also be transmitted without wires? Electrical engineer Ali Haji...

Can we recreate the voice of a 3,000-year-old mummy? | David M. Howard

05 Jun 2023

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Drawing on his work reconstructing the vocal tract of an ancient Egyptian priest, speech scientist David M. Howard shares three evolutionary wonders o...

How to design a school for the future | Punya Mishra

02 Jun 2023

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In all the conversations about improving education for children, the voices of students, teachers and community members are often left out. Educationa...

The poetry of everyday language | Julián Delgado Lopera

01 Jun 2023

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In a captivating, poetic ode to the beauty and strength of mixed languages, writer Julián Delgado Lopera paints a picture of immigrant and queer comm...

5 steps to fix any problem at work | Anne Morriss

31 May 2023

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In a practical, playful talk, leadership visionary Anne Morriss reinvents the playbook for how to lead through change -- with a radical, one-week plan...

Your right to mental privacy in the age of brain-sensing tech | Nita Farahany

30 May 2023

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Neurotechnology, or devices that let you track your own brain activity, could help you deeply understand your health. But without privacy protections,...

Could we treat Alzheimer's with light and sound? | Li-Huei Tsai

29 May 2023

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What if we could use brain waves to treat Alzheimer's? Professor and neuroscientist Li-Huei Tsai details a promising new approach to artificially stim...

The dinosaur detectives of real-life Jurassic parks | Martin Lockley

26 May 2023

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Dinosaur tracks can teach us more about the day-to-day behavior of creatures like T. rex or the Stegosaurus than their skeletons ever could, says pale...

Are life-saving medicines hiding in the world's coldest places? | Normand Voyer

25 May 2023

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Could the next wonder drug be somewhere in Canada's snowy north? Take a trip to this beautiful, frigid landscape as chemist Normand Voyer explores the...

A foster care system where every child has a loving home | Sixto Cancel

24 May 2023

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In the US, youth in foster care are nearly twice as likely as war veterans to suffer from PTSD. Placed in foster care at just 11 months old, 2023 Auda...

The timeless, ancient language of art | Wangechi Mutu

22 May 2023

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Using found materials and mesmerizing structures that unearth deep-rooted emotions, Wangechi Mutu's visual creations explore and celebrate women's rol...

The incredible creativity of deepfakes -- and the worrying future of AI | Tom Graham

19 May 2023

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AI-generated media that looks and sounds exactly like the real world will soon permeate our lives. How should we prepare for it? AI developer Tom Grah...

What makes a "good college" -- and why it matters | Cecilia M. Orphan

18 May 2023

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Why are "good colleges" often the ones that accept the fewest students? Exposing the harmful consequences of society's obsession with highly rejective...

Lessons from losing my mind | Andy Dunn

17 May 2023

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Neurodiversity and innovation often go hand in hand, but does that mean visionary entrepreneurs get a free pass to say and do anything they want? Bono...

3 ways your money can fight climate change | Veronica Chau

16 May 2023

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What if we could solve the climate and housing crises at the same time? Financial institutions have pledged trillions to transform the economy and acc...

What the world can learn from China's innovation playbook | Keyu Jin

15 May 2023

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Keyu Jin is a fierce advocate for the coexistence of divergent worldviews, urging leaders to look beyond their own borders at different systems that m...

The urgent risks of runaway AI -- and what to do about them | Gary Marcus

12 May 2023

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Will truth and reason survive the evolution of artificial intelligence? AI researcher Gary Marcus says no, not if untrustworthy technology continues t...

Does working hard really make you a good person? | Azim Shariff

11 May 2023

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Around the world, people who work hard are often seen as morally good -- even if they produce little to no results. Social psychologist Azim Shariff a...

How "second chance" laws could transform the US justice system | Sheena Meade

10 May 2023

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More than 30 million people in the US are eligible to have their arrest and conviction records cleared -- but most people who qualify either can't aff...

The disappearing computer -- and a world where you can take AI everywhere | Imran Chaudhri

09 May 2023

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Imran Chaudhri spent more than 20 years at Apple creating some of the world's most beloved consumer products. Now he's using AI to rethink and reshape...

4 ways to have healthy conversations about race | Afrika Afeni Mills

08 May 2023

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Learning how to have productive conversations about race is a necessary part of the human experience. Educator Afrika Afeni Mills says the best place ...

"Woman, Life, Freedom" in Iran -- and what it means for the rest of the world | Golshifteh Farahani

05 May 2023

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In this poetic and moving reflection, actor, musician and activist Golshifteh Farahani honors those who have fought for "Woman, Life, Freedom" followi...

How poetry unlocked my superpowers | Keenan Scott II

04 May 2023

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Keenan Scott Il's passion for words, stories and superheroes fueled his journey to becoming a celebrated playwright, producer, director and actor. Sho...

3 money lessons from infamous scam artists | J Mase III

03 May 2023

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Scam artists know something about money that you don't -- and artist J Mase III is here to shed some light. From Elizabeth Holmes's false medical tech...

The science behind how parents affect child development | Yuko Munakata

02 May 2023

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Parents, take a deep breath: how your kids turn out isn't fully on you. Of course, parenting plays an important role in shaping who children become, b...

How AI could save (not destroy) education | Sal Khan

01 May 2023

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Sal Khan, the founder and CEO of Khan Academy, thinks artificial intelligence could spark the greatest positive transformation education has ever seen...

Why AI is incredibly smart -- and shockingly stupid | Yejin Choi

28 Apr 2023

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Computer scientist Yejin Choi is here to demystify the current state of massive artificial intelligence systems like ChatGPT, highlighting three key p...

The story that shapes your relationship with nature | Damon Gameau

27 Apr 2023

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Are we separate and superior to nature? This question has been a driving force behind humanity's industrialization and economic progress for centuries...

Pussy Riot's powerful message to Vladimir Putin | Nadya Tolokonnikova

26 Apr 2023

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Nadya Tolokonnikova, founding member of the anti-Putin resistance group Pussy Riot, was named a top enemy of Russia for speaking out against Vladimir ...

TikTok's CEO on its future — and what makes its algorithm different | Shou Chew

25 Apr 2023

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TikTok CEO Shou Chew dives into how the trend-setting video app and cultural phenomenon works — from what distinguishes its algorithm and drives vir...

How modern audiences can talk about aging art | Margaret Hall

24 Apr 2023

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Some works of art stand the test of time; others don't age as well. Using American musical theater as her case study, theater historian Margaret Hall ...

Fixable: Kelli - “How do I deal with a communication breakdown?"

23 Apr 2023

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Kelli is a nurse at a leading teaching hospital where communication issues are not only leading to resentment – they could also be affecting patient...

How to feng shui your fridge -- and other happy climate hacks | Jiaying Zhao

21 Apr 2023

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Is it possible for taking action on climate change to make you feel happy? Behavioral scientist Jiaying Zhao believes that's the only way we'll create...

The inside story of ChatGPT's astonishing potential | Greg Brockman

20 Apr 2023

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In a talk from the cutting edge of technology, OpenAI cofounder Greg Brockman explores the underlying design principles of ChatGPT and demos some mind...

How to help employees with disabilities thrive | Tiffany Yu

19 Apr 2023

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What can we do to make workplaces more welcoming to people living with disabilities? Representation advocate Tiffany Yu shares three ways that employe...

Mangroves, storm walls and other ways to protect coasts from climate change | Dave Sivaprasad

18 Apr 2023

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Nearly 40 percent of humanity lives near a coast -- and no two coasts are the same. How can these communities build resilience to the increasing risks...

Why your life needs novelty, no matter your age | Kenneth Chabert

17 Apr 2023

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

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

14 Apr 2023

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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 ...

Language shouldn't be a barrier to climate action | Sophia Kianni

13 Apr 2023

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Most scientific literature is written only in English, creating an alarming knowledge gap for the 75 percent of the world who don't speak it. That's a...

4 ways to make hybrid work better for everyone | Tsedal Neeley

12 Apr 2023

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How can we rethink hybrid work so it brings out the best in both in-person and distributed employees? Leadership expert Tsedal Neeley shares the chang...

What to do when there's a polar bear in your backyard | Alysa McCall

11 Apr 2023

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As Arctic ice melts, polar bears are being forced on land -- and they're hungry. With the apex predators frequently turning to human junkyards for a s...

Are you an ethical true crime fan? 4 questions to ask | Lindsey A. Sherrill

10 Apr 2023

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From the Salem witch trials to Jack the Ripper, humanity's historic fascination for true crime content can be traced back to the Middle Ages. But is i...

The rise of the "trauma essay" in college applications | Tina Yong

07 Apr 2023

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As if college applications aren't stressful enough, disadvantaged youth are often encouraged to write about their darkest traumas in their admissions ...

What will the dream car of the future be like? | Alex Koster

06 Apr 2023

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Fasten your seat belt as software engineer Alex Koster takes us on a journey in what he calls the "software dream car" of the future. He breaks down h...

5 steps to building a personal brand you feel good about | Marcos Salazar

05 Apr 2023

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Whether you realize it or not, you have a personal brand, says social entrepreneur Marcos Salazar -- and you have the power to shape what it is. Here'...

A faster way to get to a clean energy future | Ramez Naam

04 Apr 2023

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When it comes to cost, clean energy is bound to beat out fossil fuels, says technologist Ramez Naam. But the hesitancy to build amid the prevalence of...

3 questions to build resilience -- and change the world | Sister True Dedication

03 Apr 2023

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Every moment of movement is a chance to become more aware of yourself and the world around you, says Zen Buddhist nun Sister True Dedication. Guiding ...

Why autism is often missed in women and girls | Kate Kahle

31 Mar 2023

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Women and girls with autism spectrum disorder often don't display the behaviors people typically associate with neurodivergence, greatly impacting whe...

Does AI actually understand us? | Alona Fyshe

30 Mar 2023

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Is AI as smart as it seems? Exploring the "brain" behind machine learning, neural networker Alona Fyshe delves into the language processing abilities ...

The unexpected key to boosting your productivity | Dan Shipper

29 Mar 2023

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Ever wished you could stop procrastinating and just be as efficient as a machine? Since you're a human, that's not going to happen -- but that's OK, s...

How music can help you find peace after loss | Steven Sharp Nelson

28 Mar 2023

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Music can act as a guide, says cellist Steven Sharp Nelson. It has the power to unlock the mind, tap into the heart and bring light in the darkest tim...

How do we get the world off fossil fuels quickly and fairly? | TED Countdown Dilemma Series

27 Mar 2023

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What are the realistic pathways off of fossil fuels and towards a world of abundant clean energy? TED Countdown gathered for its second Dilemma Series...

Why all dogs are good dogs | Alexandra Horowitz

24 Mar 2023

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Canine cognition expert Alexandra Horowitz offers a peek inside the mind of your dog, sharing solutions to common "misbehaviors" that are often simply...

How to keep your hometown from becoming a ghost town |

23 Mar 2023

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"My very first film was about a town that disappeared," says documentarian John Paget. It was the beginning of a lifelong fascination with cities and ...

How to calm your anxiety, from a neuroscientist | Wendy Suzuki

22 Mar 2023

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What if you could transform your anxiety into something you can actually use during your work day? Neuroscientist Wendy Suzuki shares two evidence-bas...

What happens to gas stations when the world goes electric? | Emily Grubert

21 Mar 2023

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When the world goes fully electric, what happens to the cars, tools and livelihoods that rely on fossil fuels? Civil engineer and environmental sociol...

You deserve the right to repair your stuff | Gay Gordon-Byrne

20 Mar 2023

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A self-declared "repair geek," Gay Gordon-Byrne is a driving force behind the right-to-repair movement, which aims to empower people to fix their stuf...

The surprising psychology behind your urge to break the rules | Paul Bloom

16 Mar 2023

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We all experience it: that desire to do something wrong just for the sake of it. Whether it's walking on manicured grass or sticking your finger in a ...

Your 3-step guide to setting better boundaries at work | Nedra Glover Tawwab

15 Mar 2023

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Know you should establish clear limits at work but not sure how to do it? Here are a few strategies from relationship therapist and author Nedra Glove...

Who owns the internet of the future? | Ordinary Things

14 Mar 2023

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The emergence of data-driven mass surveillance "is threatening to turn privacy into a relic of the 20th century," says the anonymous YouTube creator k...

3 elements of true fun -- and how to have more of it | Catherine Price

13 Mar 2023

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What comes to mind when you think about the most fun moments of your life? Science journalist Catherine Price asked thousands of people across the wor...

How to Be a Team Player – Without Burning Out | Rob Cross

12 Mar 2023

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Collaboration in the workplace is more important than ever -- but it's making us less productive in some ways. Here's what collaboration pioneer Rob C...

Gourmet food for the final frontier | Phnam Bagley

10 Mar 2023

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What does an in-flight meal look like when you're traveling to Mars? Designer Phnam Bagley envisions a future where astronauts have nourishing, flavor...

How video games can level up the way you learn

09 Mar 2023

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Video games naturally tap into the way we learn: they focus our attention and track our progress as we head toward a clear goal. Kris Alexander, a pro...

What if women built the world they want to see? | Emily Pilloton-Lam

08 Mar 2023

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Only four percent of construction workers are female -- that's totally unacceptable, but it's also a huge opportunity both for women and for the trade...

The clean energy hub of the future | Rebekah Shirley

07 Mar 2023

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Why aren't more people investing in Africa's green energy? Environmental researcher Rebekah Shirley outlines the continent's immense potential for ren...

The fantastically weird world of photosynthetic sea slugs | Michael Middlebrooks

06 Mar 2023

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Meet the fantastically colorful and astonishingly adaptable sea slugs that found a way to photosynthesize (or create energy from sunlight) like plants...

How to quit your job -- without ruining your career | Gala Jackson

04 Mar 2023

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Stuck in an unfulfilling or stagnant job? To achieve a smooth departure without burning bridges, try this three-step exit strategy from career coach G...

How one small idea led to $1 million of paid water bills | Tiffani Ashley Bell

03 Mar 2023

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When programmer Tiffani Ashley Bell learned that thousands of people in Detroit were facing water shutoffs because they couldn't afford to pay their b...

How to escape the cynicism trap | Jamil Zaki

02 Mar 2023

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Some days, it's hard to be optimistic. But cynicism -- the idea that people are inherently selfish, greedy and dishonest -- is making humanity lonelie...

The nostalgia behind your favorite Chinese food | Vincent Yeow Lim

01 Mar 2023

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As a proud and passionate restaurant owner, Vincent Yeow Lim takes after his father and grandfather in the family tradition of Chinese cooking. Lim ma...

The fascinating physics of insect pee | Saad Bhamla

28 Feb 2023

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Scientist Saad Bhamla is on a mission to answer a question most people don't think to ask: How do insects pee? Taking inspiration from the incredible ...

3 steps to getting what you want in a negotiation | Ruchi Sinha

27 Feb 2023

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We negotiate all the time at work -- for raises, promotions, time off -- and we usually go into it like it's a battle. But it's not about dominating, ...

What women athletes need to unlock their full potential | Kate Ackerman

24 Feb 2023

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As a sports scientist, athlete and director of the Female Athlete Program at Boston Children's Hospital, Kate Ackerman understands that women athletes...

The surprising climate benefits of sharing your stuff | Tessa Clarke

23 Feb 2023

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There's something simple we can all do to help the planet -- and it's probably not what you think. With one-third of all the food we produce globally ...

4 proven ways to kick your procrastination habit | Ayelet Fishbach

22 Feb 2023

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You've got a long list of things you want to do, but there's just one problem: you can't seem to get -- or stay -- motivated. Social psychologist Ayel...

The massive machines cleaning Earth's atmosphere | Jan Wurzbacher

21 Feb 2023

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To restrain global warming, we know we need to drastically reduce pollution. The very next step after that: using both natural and technological solut...

3 rules to help you build a successful business | Julissa Prado

20 Feb 2023

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Have an idea you're yearning to turn into a business? Julissa Prado, founder and CEO of Rizos Curls, explains how she was inspired by the Latino and i...

3 steps to help kids process traumatic events | Kristen Nguyen

17 Feb 2023

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What do we say to kids when intensely traumatic events interrupt everyday life? Whether you're a teacher, parent or community builder, educator Kriste...

What if buildings created energy instead of consuming it? | Ksenia Petrichenko

16 Feb 2023

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Buildings are bad news for the climate -- but they don't have to be. While our structures are currently responsible for a third of global energy consu...

How everyday interactions shape your future | Mesmin Destin

15 Feb 2023

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A few words can change the course of a life; they have the power to shrink, expand or transform someone's identity -- even your own. Social psychologi...

The science of falling in love | Shannon Odell

14 Feb 2023

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Love is often described as heartwarming, heart-wrenching, or even heartbreaking— and your brain is responsible for all these feelings. The journey f...

3 steps of anxiety overload -- and how you can take back control | Lisa Damour

13 Feb 2023

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Anxiety is a normal part of life, so why are we so afraid of it? Psychologist Lisa Damour breaks down how to recognize when anxiety is helpful and whe...

What working parents really need from workplaces | Angela Garbes

12 Feb 2023

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What if we started treating parenting like the real work it is? Podcast host and CEO Angela Garbes details how working families have evolved -- and ho...

Something in the Water: Where Do Great Athletes Come From? | Good Sport

10 Feb 2023

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Today on TED Talks Daily we’re excited to introduce TED’s newest podcast, Good Sport, hosted by veteran sports producer Jody Avirgan. What can spo...

Is democracy doomed? The global fight for our future | Timothy Snyder

08 Feb 2023

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If you think democracy is some kind of inevitable, default setting for the world, then you aren't going to have it for very long, says historian and a...

A for-profit mindset for nonprofit success | Tolu Oyekan

07 Feb 2023

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How can nonprofits accelerate their impact and move the needle on intractable problems? Looking to bring the urgency of a profit motive to every initi...

5 tips for dealing with meeting overload | Cindy Solomon

06 Feb 2023

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Could this meeting have been an email? The phenomenon of "calendar creep," where meetings completely take over your work days, is wasting time, energy...