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3 rules for a zero-carbon world | Nigel Topping
26 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Every human and natural system -- from oil extraction to the flight of a flock of starlings -- can be seen as a set of repeating patterns. These patte...
Are wild animals really “wild”? | Emma Marris
23 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Human activity is affecting the planet in dramatic, unsustainable ways -- including destroying the habitats of wild animals. Considering our obligatio...
The (de)colonizing of beauty | Sasha Sarago
20 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Beauty is about more than the body you inhabit -- it's a way of being that goes beyond genetics or societal ideals. Aboriginal writer and former model...
Why COP26 is our best chance for a greener future | Alok Sharma
19 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Something powerful is happening around the world. The issue of climate change has moved from the margins to the mainstream, says Alok Sharma, the Pres...
3 myths about racism that keep the US from progress | Candis Watts Smith
16 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Racism morphs, spreading and hiding behind numerous half-truths and full-blown falsities about where it lives and who embodies it. In this actionable ...
How racial bias works -- and how to disrupt it | Jennifer L. Eberhardt
15 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our brains create categories to make sense of the world, recognize patterns and make quick decisions. But this ability to categorize also exacts a hea...
The missing 96 percent of the universe | Claire Malone
14 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We've misplaced the building blocks of the cosmos -- and particle physicists like Claire Malone are on a mission to find them. Despite scientists hitt...
3 ways to create a menopause-friendly work culture | Andrea Berchowitz
13 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hot flashes, joint pain, anxiety, depression, difficulty sleeping -- these unforgiving menopause symptoms directly impact work but often go overlooked...
How Dolly Parton led me to an epiphany | Jad Abumrad
12 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How do you end a story? Host of "Radiolab" Jad Abumrad tells how his search for an answer led him home to the mountains of Tennessee, where he met an ...
Documentary films that explore trauma -- and make space for healing | Almudena Toral
09 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Through documentary films following survivors of trauma, TED Fellow Almudena Toral makes invisible psychological scars seen. She shares the heartbreak...
Why you think you're right -- even if you're wrong | Julia Galef
08 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Perspective is everything, especially when it comes to examining your beliefs. Are you a soldier, prone to defending your viewpoint at all costs -- or...
What should humans take to space (and leave behind)? | Jorge Mañes Rubio
07 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
One day, humans will explore space en masse and live scattered across the solar system on planets like Mars and beyond. Inspired by his time as artist...
A simple strategy to reclaim your time | TEDx SHORTS
05 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ashley Whillans shares strategies to help overcome "time poverty," and get the most out of our social relationships and careers. This talk was filmed ...
What you might not know about the Declaration of Independence | Kenneth C. Davis
04 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In June 1776, a little over a year after the start of the American Revolutionary War, the US Continental Congress huddled together in a hot room in Ph...
How music streaming transformed songwriting | Björn Ulvaeus
02 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Money, money, money ... in the music business, there seems to be little left for the songwriters that fuel it. ABBA co-founder Björn Ulvaeus calls fo...
How to turn grit into a lifelong habit | Angela Duckworth
01 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to persevere and succeed, not just in our careers but in all aspects of our lives? For psychologist Angela Duckworth, the answer can...
The infinite alchemy of storytelling | Zahra Al-Mahdi
30 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
TED Fellow Zahra Al-Mahdi was raised by screens -- "storytelling machines" like TV and the internet that shaped her sense of self and reality. Now a m...
Why we're more honest with machines than people | Anne Scherer
29 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
For a genuine conversation, consider talking to a machine; the less humanized, the better. Consumer researcher Anne Scherer shares her findings on why...
The renewable heating system right below your feet | Kathy Hannun
28 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Of all the mundane yet astonishing marvels of human ingenuity, knowing what it takes to heat a room to a comfortable temperature is TED Fellow Kathy H...
What to do when climate change feels unstoppable | Clover Hogan
25 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today's youth have inherited a big, unprecedented climate problem to solve -- and the eco-anxiety to go with it. Gen-Zer and activist Clover Hogan kno...
How deepfakes undermine truth and threaten democracy | Danielle Citron
24 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The use of deepfake technology to manipulate video and audio for malicious purposes -- whether it's to stoke violence or defame politicians and journa...
Maternal and child health is a human right | Aparna Hegde
23 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Overcrowded clinics, extensive wait times and overworked doctors are taking a devastating toll on mothers and children in India. In this eye-opening t...
The search for microscopic aliens | Sarah Rugheimer
22 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Astrophysicist and TED Fellow Sarah Rugheimer searches for aliens -- but not the cartoony green kind. She's looking for extraterrestrial microbes by s...
What your money habits reveal about you | Robert A. Belle
21 Jun 2021
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 marijuana reform could repair, reclaim and restore communities | Khadijah Tribble
18 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The war on drugs in the United States undid much of the progress of the Civil Rights Movement -- and today, it continues to derail millions within mar...
How to find meaning after loss | David Kessler
17 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You may be familiar with the five stages of grief: denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance. After decades of research and his own experie...
A new approach to defending the human rights of migrants | Itamar Mann
16 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this gripping talk, litigator and TED Fellow Itamar Mann details the perilous boat migrations of asylum seekers crossing the Mediterranean Sea. Wit...
How to be a professional troublemaker | Luvvie Ajayi Jones
15 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Disrupting the status quo can be scary, but sometimes it’s necessary to make the world a fairer place. Reclaiming what it means to be a troublemaker...
How to empower people to solve their own legal problems | Rohan Pavuluri
14 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you can't afford an attorney, one will be appointed for you, right? Not in US civil court. From high legal fees to confusing paperwork and expensiv...
A queer journey from shame to self-love | Crystal Rasmussen
11 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you've sanded down your edges to fit in, it's time to bring them back -- there's power, value and beauty there, says Crystal Rasmussen. With candor...
The real-life superheroes helping Syrian refugees | Feras Fayyad
10 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Society has a set of stories it tells itself about who refugees are and what they look like, says documentarian and TED Fellow Feras Fayyad. With his ...
A feminist reimagining of Kenya's public transport | Naomi Mwaura
09 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kenya's minibuses -- known as "matatus" -- offer a convenient, affordable and colorful way for people to get around. But they also pose safety risks a...
How to support yourself (and others) through grief | Nina Westbrook
08 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In big and small ways, we all experience loss: whether it’s the passing of a loved one, the close of a career or even the end of a dream. Explaining...
The future diagnostic lab ... inside your body | Aaron Morris
07 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We need an inside-out approach to how we diagnose disease, says immuno-engineer and TED Fellow Aaron Morris. Introducing cutting-edge medical research...
Essential questions to ask your future self | Meg Jay, Whitney Pennington Rodgers
05 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How much do you think about your future self? If your answer is not much, you're not alone. It can be difficult to plan for a version of yourself you ...
The multibillion-dollar US prison industry -- and how to dismantle it | Bianca Tylek
04 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A phone call to a US prison or jail can cost up to a dollar per minute -- a rate that forces one in three families with incarcerated loved ones into d...
How to deal with the anxiety of being stereotyped | Valerie Purdie-Greenaway
03 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The stress you may feel being otherized or stereotyped can take a significant toll on your health and well-being. In this thoughtful conversation, soc...
Who judges the judges? | Jessica Kerr
02 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What qualifies someone to become a judge? The answer is surprisingly vague and even taboo to discuss. Lawyer Jessica Kerr sifts through the murky, mys...
Playful, wondrous public spaces built for community and possibility | Matthew Mazzotta
01 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Introducing a new type of public space, custom-fit for communities in need of a shot of hope and wonder. Artist and TED Fellow Matthew Mazzotta takes ...
Climate change will displace millions. Here's how we prepare | Colette Pichon Battle
31 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Scientists predict climate change will displace more than 180 million people by 2100 -- a crisis of "climate migration" the world isn't ready for, say...
The rigged test of leadership | Sophie Williams
28 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The glass cliff: an experience of taking on a leadership role only to find that your chances of success have been limited before you've even begun. Eq...
What farmers need to be modern, climate-friendly and profitable | Beth Ford
27 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Farming feeds all of us -- yet in rural communities, farmers are under pressure from mounting climate volatility and limited access to modern tools li...
How dirt bikes and STEM ignite ingenuity in Baltimore | Brittany Young
26 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dirt biking is more than just a pastime -- it's an opportunity to disrupt the cycle of poverty and provide enriching STEM education, says TED Fellow B...
Electronic pills that could transform how we treat disease | Khalil Ramadi
25 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Could a small jolt of electricity to your gut help treat chronic diseases? Medical hacker and TED Fellow Khalil Ramadi is developing a new, noninvasiv...
The death of the universe -- and what it means for life | Katie Mack
24 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The universe started with a bang -- but how will it end? With astonishing visuals, cosmologist and TED Fellow Katie Mack takes us to the theoretical e...
The cure for burnout (hint: it isn’t self-care) | Emily Nagoski and Amelia Nagoski
21 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You may be experiencing burnout and not even know it, say authors (and sisters) Emily and Amelia Nagoski. In an introspective and deeply relatable con...
How NASA invented a ventilator for COVID-19 ... in 37 days | Dan Goods
20 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Get the behind-the-scenes story from visual strategist Dan Goods about how a single question launched NASA's Jet Propulsion Lab into action at the beg...
Introducing Body Stuff with Dr. Jen Gunter | TED Audio Collective
19 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Should you do a juice cleanse? Is it actually possible to "boost" your immune system? You're constantly bombarded with ads, news stories and social me...
"Squiggly" careers and the end of the traditional path | Sarah Ellis, Helen Tupper
18 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Conventional wisdom frames the ideal career path as a linear one -- a ladder to be climbed with a single-minded focus to get to the top. Career develo...
Better cybersecurity starts with honesty and accountability | Nadya Bartol
17 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this practical talk, cybersecurity expert Nadya Bartol brings this crucial topic out into the open, lifting the shame around tech mistakes and offe...
How to discover your "why" in difficult times | Simon Sinek
13 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What has the coronavirus pandemic taught us about ourselves and our relationships? In a deeply personal and wide-ranging conversation, leadership expe...
The case for co-ops, the invisible giant of the economy | Anu Puusa
12 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Think capitalism is broken? Try cooperativism, says co-op enthusiast and researcher Anu Puusa. She lays out how cooperatives -- businesses owned, oper...
Get comfortable with being uncomfortable | Luvvie Ajayi Jones
11 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Luvvie Ajayi Jones isn't afraid to speak her mind or to be the one dissenting voice in a crowd, and neither should you. "Your silence serves no one," ...
How COVID-19 transformed the future of medicine | Daniel Kraft
10 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The pandemic forced the world to work together like never before and, with unprecedented speed, bore a new age of health and medical innovation. Physi...
Why children of immigrants experience guilt -- and strategies to cope | Sahaj Kaur Kohli
06 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Children of immigrants in the US often experience a unique kind of guilt, brought on by the pressures of navigating different cultures, living up to t...
The future of flying is electrifying | Cory Combs
05 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re a frequent flier, you’re also a major polluter. What if there was a way to travel the world with less impact on the environment? In this...
7 tools for building a business people trust | Marcos Aguiar
04 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Why do we trust some companies and not others? Using real-world examples, digital trust advisor Marcos Aguiar decodes this make-or-break quality -- an...
Women and girls, you are part of the climate solution | Rumaitha Al Busaidi
03 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What does gender equality have to do with climate change? A lot more than you might think. Empowering women and girls around the world is one of the m...
Mystery Episode | TED Audio Collective
30 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With this episode, we're having a bit of fun. You're about to hear a great episode of a TED Audio Collective podcast ... but, we can't tell you which ...
What frogs in hot water can teach us about thinking again | Adam Grant
29 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Why are humans so slow to react to looming crises, like a forewarned pandemic or a warming planet? It's because we're reluctant to rethink, say organi...
Why I'm done trying to be "man enough" | Justin Baldoni
28 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Justin Baldoni wants to start a dialogue with men about redefining masculinity -- to figure out ways to be not just good men but good humans. In a war...
The intergenerational wisdom woven into Indigenous stories | Tai Simpson
27 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The way we behave politically, socially, economically and ecologically isn't working, says community organizer and activist Tai Simpson. Sharing the c...
Why you should get paid for your data | Jennifer Zhu Scott
26 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The world's most valuable tech companies profit from the personal data you generate. So why aren't you getting paid for it? In this eye-opening talk, ...
Earth's original inhabitants — and their role in combating climate change | Steven Allison
24 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Every environment on the planet -- from forested mountaintops to scorching deserts and even the human gut -- has a microbiome that keeps it healthy an...
The race to build AI that benefits humanity with Sam Altman | The TED Interview
23 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this new season of The TED Interview, conversations with people who make a case for ... optimism. Not some blind, hopeful feeling, but the convicti...
How to talk about climate change so people actually care | John Marshall
22 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Which sounds more urgent: “global warming” or “pollution blanket overheating planet”? In this actionable talk, communications strategist John ...
How your memory works -- and why forgetting is totally OK | Lisa Genova
21 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever misplaced something you were just holding? Completely blanked on a famous actor's name? Walked into a room and immediately forgot why? N...
The global cooperation that accelerated the COVID-19 vaccines | Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw
20 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Biotech entrepreneur Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw shares lessons learned from the global effort to develop COVID-19 vaccines: namely, the power of collaboratio...
Can we learn to talk to sperm whales? | David Gruber
19 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Animals are communicating -- but what are they saying? And can we talk back? Marine biologist David Gruber introduces Project CETI: a team of scientis...
Why good ideas get trapped in the valley of death -- and how to rescue them | TED-Ed
17 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
All new products must pass through the "valley of death" before they reach the market. Many never make it out, and sometimes that's OK -- if they don'...
WorkLife with Adam Grant: Navigating career turbulence
16 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone’s career will hit some turbulence at some point. Instead of pushing harder against the headwinds, we’re sometimes better off tilting our ...
Why corporate diversity programs fail — and how small tweaks can have big impact | Joan C. Williams
15 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Companies in the US spend billions of dollars each year on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, but subtle (and not so subtle) workplace biase...
A NASA astronaut’s lessons on fear, confidence and preparing for spaceflight | Megan McArthur
14 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How does an astronaut prepare physically and mentally to launch into space? NASA astronaut Megan McArthur, who will take part in the SpaceX Crew-2 mis...
4 myths and misunderstandings about doing business in Africa | Nomava Zanazo
13 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Business in Africa is booming -- but international companies are missing out, says emerging markets expert Nomava Zanazo. Rushing in without knowing t...
The giant leaps in language technology — and who's left behind | Kalika Bali
12 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Thousands of languages thrive across the globe, yet modern speech technology -- and all of its benefits -- supports just over a hundred. Computational...
The material that could change the world... for a third time | TED-Ed
10 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today roads, sidewalks, bridges, and skyscrapers are made of a material called concrete. There's three tons of it for every person on Earth. It's also...
Mantua Township | Far Flung with Saleem Reshamwala
09 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With each step, you slide 400,000 years back in time. Where are you? Behind a hardware store in New Jersey -- which also happens to be a massive prehi...
How we can curb climate change by spending two percent more on everything | Jens Burchardt
08 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Would you pay two percent more for the carbon-neutral version of the products you buy and use every day? In this innovative talk, climate pathfinder J...
How to welcome surprise and mystery into your post-pandemic life | Esther Perel
07 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How do you effectively regulate stress? Therapist Esther Perel discusses the importance of creating routines, rituals and boundaries to deal with pand...
US politics isn't broken. It's fixed | Katherine M. Gehl
06 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The "broken" US political system is actually working exactly as designed, says business leader and activist Katherine Gehl. Examining the system throu...
The exploitation of US college athletes | Tim Nevius
05 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Colleges and universities in the US make billions of dollars each year from sports, compromising the health and education of athletes -- who are dispr...
Manoush Zomorodi: Step 1: The Pulse
02 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
ZigZag, a business podcast about being human, returns with The ZigZag Project: six steps (and episodes) to help you map out a path that aligns your pe...
An honest history of an ancient and "nasty" word | Kate Lister
01 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With candor and cunning, sex historian Kate Lister chronicles the curious journey of an ancient, honest word with innocent origins and a now-scandalou...
Language around gender and identity evolves (and always has) | Archie Crowley
31 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dictionaries and grammar "rules" don't have the final word on language -- and believing they do can harm more than help, especially for the trans comm...
The future of psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy | Rick Doblin
30 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Could psychedelics help us heal from trauma and mental illnesses? Researcher Rick Doblin has spent the past three decades investigating this question,...
Why winning doesn't always equal success | Valorie Kondos Field
29 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Valorie Kondos Field knows a lot about winning. As the longtime coach of the UCLA women's gymnastics team, she won championship after championship and...
What science taught me about being a Muslim drag queen | Amrou Al-Kadhi
26 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
For a long time, Amrou Al-Kadhi struggled to negotiate the intersections between their queer and Islamic heritage. These identities felt completely po...
An election system that puts voters (not politicians) first | Amber McReynolds
25 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
From hours-long lines and limited polling locations to confusing and discriminatory registration policies, why is it so hard to vote in the US? Voting...
Why I photograph the quiet moments of grief and loss | Caroline Catlin
24 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The only thing as powerful as our grief is the love we have for those we've lost, says photographer Caroline Catlin. In this meditation on the interse...
Possible futures from the intersection of nature, tech and society | Natsai Audrey Chieza
23 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Biodesigner Natsai Audrey Chieza prototypes the future, imagining a world where people and nature can thrive together. In this wildly imaginative talk...
The innovations we need to avoid a climate disaster | Bill Gates
22 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The single most important thing for avoiding a climate disaster is cutting carbon pollution from the current 51 billion tons per year to zero, says ph...
The power of spaces | Michael Murphy
19 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How do spaces shape the human experience? In what ways do our rooms, homes and buildings give us meaning and purpose? In this segment, architect Micha...
Online learning could change academia — for good | Tyler Dewitt
18 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Higher education remains rooted in rigid, traditional structures and tracks -- and it's at risk of getting left behind in favor of expanded access, gr...
How to have constructive conversations | Julia Dhar
17 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
“We need to figure out how we go into conversations not looking for the victory, but the progress,” says world debate champion Julia Dhar. In this...
How synthetic biology can improve our health, food and materials | Emily Leproust
16 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What if we could use biology to restore our balance with nature without giving up modern creature comforts? Advocating for a new kind of environmental...
What if mental health workers responded to emergency calls? | Leslie Herod
15 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When you report an emergency in the US, police, firefighters or paramedics answer the call. What if mental health professionals responded, too? Colora...
How to challenge conventional wisdom -- and change any industry | How to Be a Better Human
12 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you think Hollywood needs to change? How about your own industry? It’s difficult to get decision makers to step outside of the tried-and-true and...
4 lessons the pandemic taught us about work, life and balance | Patty McCord
11 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The COVID-19 pandemic changed the way we work for good. Can it also change it for the better? Consultant Patty McCord reviews four key insights employ...
What is deep tech? A look at how it could shape the future | Antoine Gourévitch
10 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How do companies like SpaceX make sudden breakthroughs on decades-old challenges? Emerging tech expert Antoine Gourévitch explains how deep tech -- a...
Love, sorrow and the emotions that power climate action | Knut Ivar Bjørlykhaug
09 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Picture your favorite place in nature. How would you feel if it disappeared tomorrow? In this love letter to the planet, social worker and environment...