TED Talks Daily

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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...

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

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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

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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

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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 ...