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Could fungi actually be the key to humanity's survival? | David Andrew Quist
03 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After a billion years of evolution, fungi are masters of invention and resilience. What wisdom can we draw from their long, remarkable existence? Myco...
The secret to making new friends as an adult | Marisa Franco
02 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Making friends as an adult can feel like a baffling obstacle course. Why was it so much easier to connect as kids? To help you find well-rounded and f...
How Black queer culture shaped history | Channing Gerard Joseph
01 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Names like Bayard Rustin, Frances Thompson and William Dorsey Swann have been largely erased from US history, but they and other Black queer leaders p...
The fairy tales of the fossil fuel industry -- and a better climate story | Luisa Neubauer
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The fossil fuel industry is a factory of fairy tales, says activist and school strike for climate organizer Luisa Neubauer. Tracing the industry's fiv...
How to participate in your own legal defense | Lam Ho
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lawyers are advocates for their clients -- and, in court, they're usually the ones who do the talking. Should that always be the case? In an effort to...
5 values for repairing the harms of colonialism | Jing Corpuz
27 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Indigenous wisdom can help solve the planetary crises that colonialism started, says lawyer Jennifer "Jing" Corpuz. Her ancestors, the Kankanaey-Igoro...
The ecstasy of Eskista, an ancient Ethiopian dance | Melaku Belay
26 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
By mastering the Eskista, an ancient Ethiopian dance, TED Fellow Melaku Belay survived a childhood on the streets and became a voice for his country. ...
Hidden connections that transcend borders and defy stereotypes | Aparna Bharadwaj
25 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Global consumer strategist Aparna Bharadwaj shares a fascinating glimpse at under-the-radar affinities that transcend cultures and borders -- from the...
How millennials and Gen Z can invest in a better future | Miguel Goncalves
24 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Millennials and Gen Z will inherit 30 trillion dollars of wealth in the coming decades, and what they do with their money will have an incredible impa...
The one question every aspiring leader needs to ask | Constance Hockaday
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What does inclusive leadership look like? Artist and TED Fellow Constance Hockaday shares how the captain of a trans-Atlantic community raft taught he...
The case for free, universal basic services | Aaron Bastani
20 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Several crises are set to define the next century -- but journalist Aaron Bastani believes we have the technological ability to meet our biggest chall...
Can we feed ourselves without devouring the planet? | George Monbiot
18 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Farming is the worst thing humanity has ever done to the planet, says journalist George Monbiot. What's more: the global food system could be heading ...
How to recognize privilege – and uplift those without it | Mariam Veiszadeh
17 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Depending on your lot in life, you may see the status quo as a result of unearned privilege or a simple reflection of merit. Backed by statistics and ...
Using your voice is a political choice | Amanda Gorman
16 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For anyone who believes poetry is stuffy or elitist, Amanda Gorman -- the youngest inaugural poet in US history -- has some characteristically well-ch...
How bad data traps people in the US justice system | Clementine Jacoby
13 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Right now, hundreds of thousands of people are "stuck" in the US criminal justice system. They've completed all of their requirements for release, but...
The sustainable brilliance of Indigenous design | Manu Peni
12 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When human rights advocate Manu Peni returned to Papua New Guinea from abroad, he built a home for himself using modern techniques -- and promptly lea...
Why nurses are key to medical innovation | Ben Gran
11 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nurses represent the front line of health care -- from first breaths to last moments, and everything in between. But there's a vital place nurses are ...
The secret to a happy life -- lessons from 8 decades of research | Robert Waldinger
10 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The happiest and healthiest people are those who have warm connections with others, says psychiatrist Robert Waldinger, who leads the Harvard Study of...
What the discovery of exoplanets reveals about the universe | Jessie Christiansen
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What are the planets outside our solar system like? Astrophysicist and TED Fellow Jessie Christiansen has helped find thousands of them (and counting)...
How to harness the ancient partnership between forests and fungi | Colin Averill
06 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If we want to better understand the environment and combat climate change, we need to look deep underground, where diverse microscopic fungal networks...
The habit that could improve your career (and your life) | Paul Catchlove
05 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Catchlove believes strongly in the power of reflection. Through every career he's held -- from priest to opera singer to senior management consul...
How to design climate-resilient buildings | Alyssa-Amor Gibbons
03 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Architecture can't ignore the realities of climate change. For time-tested solutions that perform under extreme conditions, designer Alyssa-Amor Gibbo...
You can do better than a New Year's resolution | How to Be a Better Human
02 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Why do so many of us wait until a new calendar year to start setting our goals? For today's guest, the author Gretchen Rubin, "there really is no magi...
The deep time walk | Outrage + Optimism
30 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
To close out the year on TED Talks Daily, we wanted to leave you with something special. It's an immersive sound journey through the history of Earth,...
The problem with setting goals, with NFL linebacker Emmanuel Acho | ReThinking with Adam Grant
29 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For someone who doesn't believe in goal-setting, Emmanuel Acho is highly accomplished. He's a former NFL linebacker, an Emmy-winning TV sports analyst...
The emotions behind your money habits | TED Business
28 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Your money habits reveal a lot about you: your hopes, fears, dreams and other deep personal truths you may not even be aware of, says accountant Rober...
How to predict the future with Jane McGonigal
27 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Future forecaster and game designer Jane McGonigal ran a social simulation game in 2008 that had players dealing with the effects of a respiratory pan...
2022 - The Stories We Loved (and a Few Others) | After Hours
26 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is part of the TED Talks Daily end-of-year wrap-up. As 2022 draws to a close, we're sharing some of the most perspective-expanding ideas ...
How play helps a kid's brain grow | Jesse Ilhardt
23 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A little bit of playtime can have big benefits for a child's developing brain, like a superfood -- but adult participation is a crucial ingredient for...
Africa's path to clean mobility -- driven by motorcycles | Adetayo Bamiduro
22 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A lack of infrastructure in parts of Africa has made unregulated, gas-powered motorcycle taxis widespread -- a system that gets people where they need...
The internet's accessibility problem -- and how to fix it | Clive Loseby
21 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The internet provides access to knowledge for billions across the world, but how accessible is it really? Website accessibility advocate Clive Loseby ...
The board game getting kids excited about school | Joel Baraka
20 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Going to school in a refugee camp can be complicated: students encounter crowded classrooms, rigid curricula and limited access to teachers. Joel Bara...
Are insect brains the secret to great AI? | Frances S. Chance
19 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are insects the key to brain-inspired computing? Neuroscientist Frances S. Chance thinks so. In this buzzy talk, she shares examples of the incredible...
Why joy is a state of mind | Angélique Kidjo and Femi Oke
16 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With infectious energy, singer-songwriter Angélique Kidjo ties together the threads of her legendary career as a creative force and global activist. ...
A creative approach to community climate action | Xavier Cortada
15 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When he learned of the threat that rising sea levels posed to his coastal hometown of Miami, Florida, eco-artist Xavier Cortada founded a movement aro...
5 hiring tips every company (and job seeker) should know | Nithya Vaduganathan
14 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
To keep up with a rapidly evolving job market, hiring practices need to change, too. In this practical talk, talent strategy expert Nithya Vaduganatha...
Can the metaverse bring us closer to wildlife? | Gautam Shah
13 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Technologist and TED Fellow Gautam Shah invites us to imagine how the metaverse could redefine the relationships between humans and other species. By ...
The billion-dollar pollution solution humanity needs right now | Stacy Kauk
12 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Could the same mechanism used to accelerate vaccine development work for spurring solutions to the climate crisis? Sustainability innovator Stacy Kauk...
Are video calls the best we can do in the age of the metaverse? | Josephine Eyre
09 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Remote work, while redefining the workplace landscape, seems stuck behind endless video conference calls that hinder free-flowing conversation and col...
How great leaders take on uncertainty | Anjali Sud and Stephanie Mehta
08 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In a constantly changing world, it's impossible for leaders to provide employees with the assurance they want, says Vimeo CEO Anjali Sud. Her solution...
How Indigenous guardians protect the planet and humanity | Valérie Courtois
07 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"If we take care of the land, the land takes care of us," says Indigenous leader Valérie Courtois. As climate change continues to devastate the plane...
How to tap into your awareness -- and why meditation is easier than you think | Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche
06 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Meditation asks you to slip into a state of serene presence. But why does something that sounds effortless often feel so difficult? In this lightheart...
How can we escape soaring energy bills? Stop using fossil fuels | Tessa Khan
05 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As oil and gas companies continue to make record profits off of the same forces driving climate chaos, war and soaring energy bills, it's become clear...
A disability-inclusive future of work | Ryan Gersava
02 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
One billion people worldwide are living with a disability, and too many of them are left unemployed or feeling like they need to hide their conditions...
How to tackle the stigma of living with HIV | Gareth Thomas
01 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
After his HIV diagnosis, former pro rugby player Gareth Thomas set out on a mission to tackle the stigma and shame that prevent people from getting th...
Why you feel anxious socializing (and what to do about it) | Fallon Goodman
30 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In crowds, at parties, meetings, get-togethers with friends, everyday interactions: social anxiety can show up as an unwelcome guest at any time. But ...
The bad math of the fossil fuel industry | Tzeporah Berman
29 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We currently have enough fossil fuels to progressively transition off of them, says climate campaigner Tzeporah Berman, but the industry continues to ...
The fight for freedom in Iran and Ukraine | Christiane Amanpour
28 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Neutrality isn't an option when it comes to the fight for personal and political freedom, says world-trotting journalist Christiane Amanpour. Offering...
What a living whale is worth -- and why the economy should protect nature | Ralph Chami
25 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How much is one living blue whale worth in the fight against climate change? A lot more than you may think, says financial economist Ralph Chami. He e...
Whose land are you on? What to know about the Indigenous Land Back movement | Lindsey Schneider
24 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Land thrives in Indigenous hands, and there are real, tangible ways you can help return what was stolen by colonizers from tribes across North America...
How to turn around a city | Irma L. Olguin Jr.
23 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Computer skills aren't what's stopping people from breaking into the tech industry, says social entrepreneur Irma L. Olguin Jr. More often, the bigges...
3 steps to build peace and create meaningful change | Georgette Bennett
22 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As the child of Holocaust survivors and a World War II refugee herself, peace builder Georgette Bennett was stunned by the human toll and tragedy of t...
Meet the mysterious "monsters" of the deep sea | Alan Jamieson
21 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The "aliens" of Earth live in the deepest parts of the ocean, and marine biologist Alan Jamieson has the photographs to prove it. Explore the depths w...
Why people love watching sports | Kate Fagan
18 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sure, sports are about athleticism -- but what actually keeps fans invested? Journalist Kate Fagan takes a fascinating deep-dive into lesser-known mom...
The danger and devotion of fighting for women in Afghanistan | Tamana Ayazi and Kat Craig
17 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The women of Afghanistan are being persecuted under Taliban rule, but they're not standing down. Filmmaker Tamana Ayazi chronicles the harrowing reali...
How to find your voice for climate action | Fehinti Balogun
16 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Actor and activist Fehinti Balogun pieces together multiple complex issues -- climate change, colonialism, systemic racism -- in a talk that's part sp...
Great leadership is a network, not a hierarchy | Gitte Frederiksen
15 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What if leadership at work wasn't for a select few, but rather shared among many? Management consultant Gitte Frederiksen gives us the recipe for "dis...
Do you really need 8 hours of sleep every night? | Body Stuff with Dr. Jen Gunter
14 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When you can't sleep, you're desperate for help. And there's a booming industry waiting to tell you all the ways a lack of sleep can ruin your health ...
A colorful case for outside-the-box thinking on identity | Olivia Vinckier
11 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever been forced to limit your identity to a single box on an application, survey or census questionnaire? For many, it is a futile and overa...
The young climate activists moving Africa into the future | Vanessa Nakate and Mary Robinson
10 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Climate justice activist Vanessa Nakate sits down with former president of Ireland Mary Robinson for an enlightening, intergenerational conversation a...
How global virtual communities can help kids achieve their dreams | Matthew Garcia
09 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How do we make historically exclusive fields like classical music, fine arts or academic research more accessible to everyone? Education equalizer and...
The future of machines that move like animals | Robert Katzschmann
08 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine a boat that propels by moving its "tail" from side to side, just like a fish. That's the kind of machine that TED Fellow Robert Katzschmann's ...
5 lessons on building an emissions-free city | Heidi Sørensen
07 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Confronting climate change makes for better cities and a better quality of life, says Heidi Sørensen, director of the climate agency for the city of ...
Is there a role for carbon credits in the transition to a fair, net-zero future? | TED Countdown
04 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In June 2022, TED's climate initiative, Countdown, launched its Dilemma Series: events designed to look at some of the "knots" in the climate change s...
A moral blueprint for reimagining capitalism | Manish Bhardwaj
03 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We know capitalism exacerbates injustice and inequality worldwide. So how can we fix it? Professor and social entrepreneur Manish Bhardwaj thinks we n...
A virus-resistant organism -- and what it could mean for the future | Jason W. Chin
02 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What if we could use the power of DNA to create a sustainable, circular economy? In a talk about breakthrough science, synthetic biologist Jason W. Ch...
The marvels and mysteries revealed by the James Webb Space Telescope | Heidi Hammel and Nadia Drake
01 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
From favorite moons to the search for alien life, astronomer Heidi Hammel discusses the latest in astronomy and the breakthrough innovations behind he...
What you discover when you really listen | Hrishikesh Hirway
31 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Every conversation has the potential to open up and reveal all the layers and layers within it, all those rooms within rooms," says podcaster and musi...
How to transform your climate concern into action | Jane Fonda
28 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Actor and activist Jane Fonda discusses her frontline work fighting for climate action, including recent efforts to support climate-minded candidates ...
How to outthink your competition -- with a lesson from sports | Rasmus Ankersen
27 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Does success come from luck or skill, and how do you tell the difference? One way to find an answer: think like a pro gambler does, says football exec...
What you can learn from people who disagree with you | Shreya Joshi
25 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Youth leader Shreya Joshi diagnoses a key source of political polarization in the US and shows why having "uncomfortable conversations" with people yo...
A new social contract for global climate justice | Huma Yusuf
24 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Pakistan contributes less than one percent to the global greenhouse gas emissions perpetrating climate change, yet one-third of the country was recent...
An Indigenous perspective on humanity's survival on Earth | Jupta Itoewaki
21 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Eighty percent of the world's biodiversity is within Indigenous territories, yet these communities often don't have a say when it comes to protecting ...
We need leaders who boldly champion inclusion | June Sarpong
20 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We know diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) boosts creativity and profits, but progress has been slow: today, nearly 90 percent of Fortune 500 CEOs ...
How your sense of smell helps you savor flavor | Body Stuff
19 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Eating pizza with a stuffy nose just isn't as satisfying -- and there's a reason for that. Dr. Jen Gunter explains how our ability to smell and taste ...
How video games can use their power for good | Noah Raford
18 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you think social media is powerful, keep an eye on immersive video games, says futurist Noah Raford. As more and more people are drawn into virtual...
The truth about faking orgasms | Karen Gurney
17 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Whose pleasure is prioritized during sex, and why? Psychosexologist Karen Gurney explains how a lack of equal pleasure in the bedroom actually reflect...
Go ahead, dream about the future | Charlie Jane Anders
14 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"You don't predict the future -- you imagine the future," says sci-fi writer Charlie Jane Anders. In a talk that's part dream, part research-based ext...
How to squeeze all the juice out of retirement | Riley Moynes
13 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Despite common belief, retirement takes more than financial planning. And while you may be beyond ready to go on permanent vacation, you also have to ...
The art of paying attention | Wendy MacNaughton
12 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In an invitation to slow down and look at the world around you, graphic journalist Wendy MacNaughton illustrates how drawing can spark deeply human, a...
4 ways to design a disability-friendly future | Meghan Hussey
11 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nearly fifteen percent of the world's population lives with a disability, yet this massive chunk of humanity is still routinely excluded from opportun...
Climate action’s hidden opportunities for women | Zineb Sqalli
07 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Climate action has historically had a gender-neutral lens, but this lack of intentionality allows underlying biases to sneak in and negatively impact ...
Creative ways to get kids to thrive in school | Olympia Della Flora
05 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
To get young kids to thrive in school, we need to do more than teach them how to read and write -- we need to teach them how to manage their emotions,...
Lasting conservation, led by Indigenous heritage | Adjany Costa
04 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Conservation champion and TED Fellow Adjany Costa is on a mission to empower Indigenous communities. Instead of imposing pre-designed policy and plans...
5 parenting tips for raising resilient, self-reliant kids | Tameka Montgomery
03 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How do you raise kids to step outside of their comfort zones and unlock their inner potential? It all starts with helping them develop a resilient min...
How to revitalize a neighborhood -- without gentrification | Bree Jones
30 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The housing market can be vexing: while some neighborhoods get ridiculously expensive and price out longtime residents, others have historic homes sit...
The online community supporting queer Africans | Okong’o Kinyanjui
29 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling safe is a human right -- but in many African countries, colonial-era laws make it dangerous for LGBTQIA+ people to gather and share their sexu...
Work is not your family | Gloria Chan Packer
28 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You may need to hear this (if you haven't already): your job is not your family. While you can develop meaningful relationships with your colleagues, ...
How AI could empower any business | Andrew Ng
27 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Expensive to build and often needing highly skilled engineers to maintain, artificial intelligence systems generally only pay off for large tech compa...
How to build for human life on Mars | Melodie Yashar
26 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We’re going to be building on the Moon this decade -- and next will be Mars, says space architect Melodie Yashar. In a visionary talk, she introduce...
Is there a link between cancer and heart disease? | Nicholas Leeper
23 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Does the key to stopping cancer lie in the heart? Cardiologist Nicholas Leeper digs into emerging scientific research on the link between the world's ...
Is the pandemic actually over? It's complicated | Anthony Fauci
22 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
“Be spreaders of facts and truths,” says scientist and immunologist Dr. Anthony Fauci. Having advised seven US presidents on various disease outbr...
You don't have to leave your neighborhood to live in a better one | Majora Carter
21 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Low-status neighborhoods in the US are often stuck between stagnating assistance from the government and gentrification at the hands of real estate de...
Your invitation to become a philanthropist | Sara Lomelin
20 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Philanthropy disruptor Sara Lomelin thinks communities can build power through collective giving, or what she calls “giving circles”: groups of pe...
Nuclear power is our best hope to ditch fossil fuels | Isabelle Boemeke
19 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nuclear power is one of the safest, cleanest forms of energy -- yet to most people, it might not feel that way. Why is that? Isabelle Boemeke, the wor...
How dancing can unleash your inner joy | Ryan Heffington
16 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
“We all have our own beautiful ways of moving, and this is worth celebrating,” says dancer and choreographer Ryan Heffington. Inviting you to reco...
When the world is burning, is art a waste of time? | R. Alan Brooks
15 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Is art worth it? "Hell yeah," says graphic novelist R. Alan Brooks -- art has the power to scare dictators, inspire multitudes and change hearts and m...
How to lead in the new era of employee activism | Megan Reitz
14 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What does it mean to lead in this new age of employee activism? Megan Reitz offers a four-point crash course on what employees want from their organiz...
The affordable, 3D-printed bionics of the future | Enzo Romero
13 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Creating functional prosthetics at a fraction of the cost of imported tech, bionic innovator and TED Fellow Enzo Romero shares a groundbreaking model ...
The shift we need to stop mass surveillance | Albert Fox Cahn
12 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mass surveillance is worse than you think, but the solutions are simpler than you realize, says lawyer, technologist and TED Fellow Albert Cahn. Break...