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Why Indigenous forest guardianship is crucial to climate action | Nonette Royo
03 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Indigenous communities have looked after their ancestral forests for millennia, cultivating immense amounts of knowledge on how to protect, nourish an...
A safe pathway to resettlement for migrants and refugees | Becca Heller
02 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
“Human migration is both inevitable and growing. What are we as a global community doing to address it?” asks human rights lawyer Becca Heller, wh...
Why people and AI make good business partners | Shervin Khodabandeh
29 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when the data-driven capabilities of AI are combined with human creativity and ingenuity? Shining a light on the opportunities this futur...
The restorative power of medical tattoos | Becky Barker
28 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tattoos can transform and empower people, with some seeking them out to reconnect with their bodies due to scarring, physical abnormalities or the aft...
The breakthrough science of mRNA medicine | Melissa J. Moore
27 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The secret behind medicines that use messenger RNA (or mRNA) is that they "teach" our bodies how to fight diseases on their own, leading to groundbrea...
The funding gap in start-up investing | Temie Giwa-Tubosun
26 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
“It is time to close the funding gap for Black female-led start-ups the world over,” says entrepreneur Temie Giwa-Tubosun, whose company LifeBank ...
A future worth getting excited about | Elon Musk
25 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What's on Elon Musk's mind? In conversation with head of TED Chris Anderson, Musk details how the radical new innovations he's working on -- Tesla's i...
We can make COVID-19 the last pandemic | Bill Gates
22 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Building a pandemic-free future won’t be easy, but Bill Gates believes that we have the tools and strategies to make it possible -- now we just have...
A new economic model for protecting tropical forests | Nat Keohane
21 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
To solve the climate crisis, we need to make tropical forests worth more alive than dead, says environmental economist Nat Keohane. Highlighting the u...
An Olympic champion's unwavering advocacy for mothers in sports |
20 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Getting pregnant as a track and field athlete is often called the "kiss of death" -- a sign your athletic career will soon end. Olympic champion, entr...
A vision for sustainable energy in Africa | Chibeze Ezekiel
19 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Africa needs new energy sources to fuel its development, but the continent should invest in renewable energy instead of cheap, polluting alternatives ...
Elon Musk talks Twitter, Tesla and the future — live at TED2022
15 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this unedited conversation with head of TED Chris Anderson, Elon Musk digs into the recent news around his bid to purchase Twitter and gets honest ...
Ukraine's fight to keep educating its children | Zoya Lytvyn
14 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has destroyed so much -- including hundreds of schools, where the country's children were forging their futures -- but...
The likability dilemma for women leaders | Robin Hauser
13 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When women lead, bias often follows. Documentarian Robin Hauser dives into the dilemma between competence and likeability faced by women leaders, deta...
Stand with Ukraine in the fight against evil | Garry Kasparov
12 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ukraine is on the front line of a war between freedom and tyranny, says chess grandmaster and human rights advocate Garry Kasparov. In this blistering...
We could kickstart life on another planet. Should we? | Betül Kaçar
11 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"Life makes our planet an incredibly exotic place compared to the rest of the known universe," says astrobiologist Betül Kaçar, whose research uses ...
Listen now: Season 5 | WorkLife with Adam Grant
10 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
WorkLife with Adam Grant, a TED Audio Collective podcast, is back for a fifth season! Organizational psychologist Adam Grant knows that you spend a qu...
The rhythm and rhyme of memory, solitude and community | Rosanne Cash
08 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"Music can unlock a frozen memory that melts into the seeds of our creativity," says musician Rosanne Cash. Reflecting on the power of memory, solitud...
NFTs, the metaverse and the future of digital art | Elizabeth Strickler
07 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In need of a brief yet illuminating lesson on the obsession with NFTs? Elizabeth Strickler breaks down the acronym and explains the fundamentals of no...
5 promising factors propelling climate action | Gabriel Kra
06 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Given the scale of the challenge, the conversation around climate change is often tinged with doom and gloom. But climate tech investor Gabriel Kra th...
The deep sea's medicinal secrets | Sam Afoullouss
05 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Under the sea, untold wonders await in the form of untapped medicinal potential. Chemist Sam Afoullouss dives into the science behind natural remedies...
Live drawings of the human experience | Jarrett J. Krosoczka
04 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this live drawing performance and poignant autobiographical journey, author and illustrator Jarrett J. Krosoczka sketches some life-shaping moments...
What it's like to be a war refugee | Zarlasht Halaimzai
02 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Living under the constant threat of violence has a lasting effect -- even after you escape from danger, says writer and refugee advocate Zarlasht Hala...
The 100 tampons NASA (almost) sent to space -- and other absurd songs | Marcia Belsky
01 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Performing two original songs, stand-up comedian, writer and musician Marcia Belsky shares comical commentary on some peculiar aspects of our culture ...
What my gender transition taught me about womanhood | Paula Stone Williams
31 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
After leading a well-established life as a pastor, father and husband, Paula Stone Williams could no longer deny her truth and transitioned. In this c...
How webtoons are changing movies and TV | Hyeonmi Kim
30 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Pop culture is changing thanks to a different kind of storytelling, says digital strategist Hyeonmi Kim. They’re called webtoons: comic-like illustr...
3 ways to find hope in hopeless times | Wajahat Ali
29 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It can be hard to remain hopeful during seemingly hopeless times. Sharing hard-won wisdom on how to not give up when the going gets tough, writer Waja...
Goats, blockchain and the future of money | Fariel Salahuddin
28 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What if smallholder farmers could use their produce and livestock to pay for goods and services? TED Fellow and alternative currency enthusiast Fariel...
How science fiction can shape our reality | Your Undivided Attention
27 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The meta-crisis is so vast: climate change, exponential technology, addiction, polarization and more. How do we grasp it, let alone take steps to addr...
The creativity and community behind fanfiction | Cecilia Aragon
26 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The wildly diverse, thoughtful and hilarious world of fanfiction -- where writers reimagine favorite stories like "Harry Potter," "Pokémon," "My Litt...
Why all melodies should be free for musicians to use | Damien Riehl
25 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Evoke a familiar tune in a song and get slapped with a lawsuit ... it's a tale almost as old as copyright itself. Lawyer and technologist Damien Riehl...
The African swamp protecting Earth's environment | Vera Songwe
24 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The peatlands of Africa's Congo Basin are a vast expanse of swamp and greenery that act as one of the world's most effective carbon sinks -- and they'...
3 reasons for optimism in difficult times | Kevin Kelly
23 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"Every great and difficult thing has required a strong sense of optimism," says editor and author Kevin Kelly, who believes that we have a moral oblig...
The hidden power of sad songs and rainy days | Susan Cain and Min Kym
22 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered why you like sad music? Do you find comfort or inspiration in rainy days? In this profound, poetic talk, author Susan Cain invi...
Powerful photos that honor the lives of overlooked women | Smita Sharma
21 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In some parts of the world, girls are as likely to be married off or trafficked as they are to be educated. Photojournalist and TED Fellow Smita Sharm...
The counterintuitive psychology of insurance | Orit Tykocinski
20 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The real reason you buy insurance may have as much to do with pleasing your psyche as it does protecting your wallet. Behavioral psychologist Orit Tyk...
The real hotbed of innovation (hint: it’s not big cities) | Xiaowei R. Wang
18 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
“To see and understand the countryside is a crucial part of moving towards a more livable future for everyone,” says coder, artist and organizer X...
The power of purpose in business | Ashley M. Grice
17 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What’s a company’s purpose? It’s not the same as mission or vision, which change when leadership changes. Strategist Ashley M. Grice explains th...
Climate change isn't a distant threat -- it's our reality | Selina Neirok Leem
16 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Every year, ocean levels rise and high tides flood the low-lying Marshall Islands in the Pacific, destroying homes, salinating water supplies and disr...
3 things men can do to promote gender equity | Jimmie Briggs
15 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
“It is time for a gender reckoning, beginning with men authentically confronting our internal selves and each other,” says essayist and intersecti...
The radical potential of self-evolving robots | Emma Hart
14 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What if robots could build and optimize themselves -- with little to no help from humans? Computer scientist Emma Hart is working on a new technology ...
How to design mosquitoes out of cities | Cameron Webb
12 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As cities adopt greener, more sustainable designs, there's risk of a dangerous and unwelcome tenant moving in: mosquitoes. Researcher Cameron Webb exp...
What the war in Ukraine means for the global order | Ian Bremmer
11 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Russia's invasion of Ukraine has created previously unthinkable changes in geopolitics, seemingly overnight. In this vital conversation, political ana...
How Black mothers influence America | Anna Malaika Tubbs
10 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Throughout US history, the stories of influential Black mothers have been purposefully obscured -- at a high cost to us all. Sociologist Anna Malaika ...
How to share public money fairly | Maja Bosnic
09 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"We have the right to demand budgets to be equitable, to be fair," says economist Maja Bosnic. One way to get there is to make them gender-responsive....
"A seat at the table" isn't the solution for gender equity | Lilly Singh
08 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Women and girls are conditioned to believe success is "a seat at the table." Creator, actress and author Lilly Singh thinks we need to build a better ...
3 ways your company's data can jump-start climate action | Massimo Russo
07 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
From helping build smart cities to supporting the sustainable energy sector, the possibilities of big data are endless. But many companies are still w...
A next-generation solution to the climate crisis | Nkosilathi Nyathi
05 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The climate crisis has been largely caused by irresponsible adults in developed countries, but it's the children of developing nations -- like Zimbabw...
What seaweed and cow burps have to do with climate action | Ermias Kebreab
03 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Scientists have long known that cows are a huge source of the greenhouse gas methane, contributing up to four percent of emissions globally. But could...
The war in Ukraine could change everything | Yuval Noah Harari
02 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Concerned about the war Ukraine? You're not alone. Historian Yuval Noah Harari provides important context on the Russian invasion, including Ukraine's...
My secret to creating real magic | Christina Tosi
01 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In an infectiously joyous talk, Milk Bar founder Christina Tosi shares the sugary jolt of her first food memory and behind-the-scenes stories of her b...
The carbonless fuel that could change how we ship goods | Maria Gallucci
28 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Every day, tens of thousands of cargo ships, filled to the brim with goods, release heavy pollution into the air as they make their way across the oce...
Salvation | Conversations with People Who Hate Me
27 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A young trans man and his mother speak about her struggle to accept his gender identity. Listen and subscribe to Conversations with People Who Hate Me...
Are ad agencies, PR firms and lobbyists destroying the climate? | Solitaire Townsend
23 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
An unnoticed industry worth two trillion dollars a year is influencing almost every carbon emission. Sustainability solution seeker Solitaire Townsend...
The "greenhouse-in-a-box" empowering farmers in India | Sathya Raghu Mokkapati
22 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For smallholder farmers in India, agriculture has long been an unreliable source of income -- crops that flourish one season can fail the next, thanks...
What you can do to prevent Alzheimer's | Lisa Genova
21 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Alzheimer's doesn't have to be your brain's destiny, says neuroscientist and author of "Still Alice," Lisa Genova. She shares the latest science inves...
A playful approach to creating music | TED Radio Hour
20 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As kids, play comes naturally. But over time, it gets replaced by work. This hour, TED speakers explore how to reconnect with play -- to spark creativ...
Climate action needs new frontline leadership | Ozawa Bineshi Albert
18 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We can’t rely on those who created climate change to fix it, says climate justice organizer Ozawa Bineshi Albert. An Indigenous woman living in the ...
How play can spark new ideas for your business | Martin Reeves
17 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
To thrive in today's competitive economy, you need to constantly reimagine your business. So what's the secret to sustained success? Strategist Martin...
Why is China appointing judges to combat climate change? | James K. Thornton
16 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Why is China appointing thousands of judges to environmental courts and training prosecutors to bring cases to them -- even if it means suing the gove...
The tragedy of air pollution -- and an urgent demand for clean air | Rosamund Adoo-Kissi-Debrah
15 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"Breathing clean air is every child's human right," says grassroots campaigner Rosamund Adoo-Kissi-Debrah, sharing the heartbreaking story of her seve...
The evolution of marriage with Esther Perel | Design Matters with Debbie Millman
13 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Debbie Millman talks to therapist and author Esther Perel about marriage, polyamory and adultery. Listen and subscribe to Design Matters with Debbie M...
How film created hope after the Beirut port explosion | Mounia Akl
11 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When Lebanon was rocked by a massive explosion at the port of Beirut, filmmaker Mounia Akl came face-to-face with chaos -- and the power of art to cre...
How to fix the "bugs" in the net-zero code | Lucas Joppa
09 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Lucas Joppa, Microsoft's first chief environmental officer, thinks about climate change through the lens of coding, and he says the world's current ne...
The ocean’s ingenious climate solutions | Susan Ruffo
08 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The ocean is often thought of as a victim of climate change, in need of human protection. But ocean expert Susan Ruffo says that mindset needs to shif...
The origins of blackface and modern Black stereotypes | Dwan Reece
07 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you're wondering why blackface -- mimicking people of African descent via stereotypes and makeup-darkened skin -- is a big deal, then perhaps a lit...
Got millet? How marketing could improve the lives of African farmers | Zoë Karl-Waithaka
04 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
From “got milk?” to “avocados from Mexico”, marketing influences what you eat more than you may realize. But despite the known power of food m...
How wind energy could power Earth ... and 17 other planets | Dan Jørgensen
03 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Over the last two decades, the wind power industry has grown at a dizzying pace. (Fun fact: a single rotation from one of the world’s most powerful ...
The legacy of racial injustice in the US criminal legal system | Nick Turner and Whitney Pennington Rodgers
02 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In an engaging, insightful conversation, criminal justice reformer Nick Turner breaks down the ways the US criminal legal system perpetuates centuries...
Sex education should start with consent | Kaz
01 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Consent can be a tricky topic to talk about in sex education curriculums, but it doesn’t have to be. In this hilarious and relatable talk, sex educa...
How to provide cooling for everyone -- without warming the planet | Rachel Kyte
31 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
“The way we cool things down is heating the planet even more,” says sustainable development expert Rachel Kyte -- and the solutions go well beyond...
The mind-bending art of deep time | Katie Paterson
28 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Short-sightedness may be the greatest threat to humanity, says conceptual artist Katie Paterson, whose work engages with deep time -- a concept that d...
A different understanding of American patriotism | Deval Patrick
27 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
American democracy cannot be great until it is good, says lawyer, Harvard professor and former governor of Massachusetts Deval Patrick. A self-identif...
4 ways to redefine power at work to include women of color | Rha Goddess and Deepa Purushothaman
26 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With many women of color considering exiting the workforce due to unfair conditions, it's time to reshape systems in order to put an end to this massi...
The new reality of fashion is digital | Gala Marija Vrbanic
25 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Picking an outfit? Take inspiration from this thrilling talk about digital fashion: the new, weird and wonderful world of fashion designed for our vir...
Nick Offerman | Design Matters with Debbie Millman
23 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Reflecting on his remarkable life and career, Nick Offerman (best known for his iconic portrayal of Ron Swanson on "Parks and Recreation") shares his ...
How to fix broken supply chains | Dustin Burke
22 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Supply chain challenges are real, but they're not new, says global trade expert Dustin Burke. In the face of disruptions ranging from natural disaster...
Woolly pigs, high tech and other ingenious ways to take carbon out of the air | Gabrielle Walker
20 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What do Woolly pigs have to do with climate change? They’re part of a vital, ingenious and evolving strategy to take carbon out of the sky and store...
How “radical hospitality” can change the lives of the formerly incarcerated | Reuben Jonathan Miller
19 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For the nearly 20 million Americans with a felony record, punishment doesn’t end after their prison sentence. Sociologist Reuben Jonathan Miller she...
The unexpected, underwater plant fighting climate change | Carlos M. Duarte
18 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Once considered the ugly duckling of environmental conservation, seagrass is emerging as a powerful tool for climate action. From drawing down carbon ...
How moms shape the world | Anna Malaika Tubbs
17 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mothers undeniably impact and shape history -- but their stories are often left out or misrepresented, says sociologist and author Anna Malaika Tubbs....
How comic strips create better health care | Sam Hester
12 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Comics creator Sam Hester is part of a growing movement within health care: graphic medicine. In short, literally drawing attention to a patient's nee...
How to realistically decarbonize the oil and gas industry | Bjørn Otto Sverdrup
11 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Bjørn Otto Sverdrup leads the Oil and Gas Climate Initiative (OCGI), which gathers the CEOs of twelve of the world’s largest oil and gas companies ...
How biochar removes CO2 from the air -- and helps farmers thrive | Axel Reinaud
10 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Biochar is a kind of charcoal that removes CO2 from the atmosphere, helping yield healthy crops and even producing abundant renewable energy in the fo...
The architectural mastermind behind modern Singapore | Liu Thai Ker
08 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Cities designed like families can last for generations. Skeptical? Look to master architect Liu Thai Ker, who transformed Singapore into a modern marv...
A vision of sustainable liberation for justice-impacted people | Brittany K. Barnett
07 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The freedom journey doesn’t end when someone is released from prison. In many ways, it begins. Attorney and entrepreneur Brittany K. Barnett fights ...
What makes a job "good" -- and the case for investing in people | Warren Valdmanis
06 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Businesses need to stop cutting labor costs and start investing in people, says social impact investor Warren Valdmanis. In this perspective-shifting ...
How to protect your mental well-being online -- from a Gen-Zer | Peachy Liv
04 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you have one follower or a million, we've all witnessed nastiness and hate speech on social media. YouTube content creator and mental well-bei...
Do you need to do a detox? | Body Stuff with Dr. Jen Gunter
03 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Put down the cayenne-lemon water, and step away from the "diet" teas, says Dr. Jen Gunter. She's joined by a hepatologist who explains why these clean...
How every child can thrive by five | Molly Wright
01 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"What if I was to tell you that a game of peek-a-boo could change the world?" asks seven-year-old Molly Wright, one of the youngest-ever TED speakers....
The life-changing power of assistive technologies | Jane Velkovski
31 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
"This chair is my legs -- this chair is my life," says accessibility champion Jane Velkovski, who uses a wheelchair after being diagnosed with Spinal ...
A bold plan to protect 30 percent of the Earth's surface and ocean floor | Enric Sala
30 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As a diver in the 1970s, marine ecologist Enric Sala saw once-lush oceanscapes reduced to underwater deserts -- but later, in marine preserves across ...
A king cobra bite -- and a scientific discovery | Gowri Shankar
29 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A king cobra has enough venom to kill 10 people in a single bite. Recounting his near-death experience after being bitten by one of these majestic yet...
The need for family reunification -- to make families whole again | Elizabeth Zion
28 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
"I want all families to be made whole, to be reunified, to be together -- as is our right," says writer, poet and student Elizabeth Zion. In this prof...
The mighty power and flavor of plants | Derek Sarno
27 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Vegan chef (and head chef of TED Countdown Summit) Derek Sarno is on a mission to unleash the mighty power of plants, creating nutritious food from mu...
"Being Human" | Naima Penniman
24 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this stunning spoken-word performance, poet and "freedom-forging futurist" Naima Penniman celebrates the wonders of the natural world and humanity'...
Why a free and fair internet is more vital than ever | Priscilla Chomba-Kinywa
23 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Without the internet, how would you have coped with the pandemic -- from work and school, to maintaining your closest relationships? In the digital ag...
The dreams and details of a green shipping revolution | Jim Hagemann Snabe
22 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As chairman of the world's largest maritime shipping company, Jim Hagemann Snabe thinks a lot about how goods get where they need to go and the impact...
Use your voice, vote and wallet for climate action | Halla Tómasdóttir
20 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Recently back from the COP26 UN climate conference in Scotland, former Icelandic presidential candidate Halla Tómasdóttir sums up the outcomes of th...
3 ways to lower the barriers to higher education | Adrian K. Haugabrook
18 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Less than seven percent of people worldwide have a bachelor's degree -- and for many, this is simply because the cost of university is too high, says ...