Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
How digital culture is reshaping our faces and bodies | Elise Hu
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As "beauty filters" proliferate on social media platforms like TikTok, journalist Elise Hu says we'v...
Sunday Pick: Sam Altman on the future of AI and humanity | ReThinking with Adam Grant
26 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Each Sunday, TED shares an episode of another podcast we think you'll love, handpicked for you… by...
6 ways to make better connections online | Margaux Miller
25 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Networking expert Margaux Miller offers a fresh playbook for making meaningful connections online, p...
How AI is decoding ancient scrolls | Julian Schilliger and Youssef Nader
24 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
AI researcher Youssef Nader and digital archaeologist Julian Schilliger share how they used AI to vi...
Can salad dressing transform capitalism? | Alex Amouyel
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if businesses were designed to maximize impact — not just profits? Alex Amouyel, president an...
Climate progress isn't a sprint — it's a marathon | Greg De Temmerman
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fighting climate change is much like long-distance running: a complex journey filled with obstacles,...
Confessions of a recovering people pleaser | Baron Ryan
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Internet filmmaker Baron Ryan talks to himself, but he doesn't always like what he has to say. In a ...
I’m a conservative — and I care about the climate, too | Danielle Butcher Franz
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Environmental challenges aren't for just one political party to deal with — everyone must work tog...
Sunday Pick: Why kindness is the secret to a successful business | Fixable
19 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Each Sunday, TED shares an episode of another podcast we think you'll love, handpicked for you… by...
Can AI companions help heal loneliness? | Eugenia Kuyda
18 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
AI companions could either be the cure to our loneliness epidemic … or humanity's final downfall, ...
How to turn setbacks into success | Amy Shoenthal
17 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Success rarely happens in a straight line, with setbacks all but guaranteed along the way. What's th...
The art of marketing — for good | Raja Rajamannar
16 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Can marketing transcend traditional business goals and actually be a force for good? Mastercard CMO ...
How distributed work can unlock your potential | Avani Prabhakar
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The option to work from home means that work truly works for everyone, says Avani Prabhakar, chief p...
A hospital in the cloud bringing health care anywhere in the world | Mohamed Aburawi
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if AI could help connect you with the right medical care, exactly when you need it? Health syst...
Solar energy is even cheaper than you think | Jenny Chase
13 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How prevalent is solar power, really? According to researcher Jenny Chase, it's already displacing f...
Sunday Pick: Design Matters | Colin Greenwood
12 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Each Sunday, TED shares an episode of another podcast we think you'll love, handpicked for you… by...
The biggest global risks for 2025 | Ian Bremmer
11 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
2025 ushers in one of the most dangerous periods in world history — on par with the 1930s and earl...
Does your heartbeat shape your sense of time? | Irena Arslanova
10 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever feel like time slows down when you’re bored but flies when you’re having fun? Cognit...
The potential US TikTok ban — and what's at stake | Clay Shirky
09 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The clock is ticking on social media giant TikTok, which faces a nationwide ban in the United States...
Why violence is rising with global temperatures | Peter Schwartzstein
08 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Climate change doesn't just melt ice caps, it also fuels conflict, corruption and division worldwide...
How AI can bridge the Deaf and hearing worlds | Adam Munder
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Software engineer Adam Munder is on a mission to break down communication barriers between the Deaf ...
How to feed 10 billion people — without destroying nature | Andy Jarvis
06 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Feeding 10 billion people without wrecking the planet means rethinking protein, from plant-based and...
Sunday Pick: Can I speed up my metabolism? | Body Stuff
05 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Each Sunday, TED shares an episode of another podcast we think you'll love, handpicked for you… by...
How community-led research drives social change | Monica Malta
04 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What's the best way to develop and implement solutions to social problems? TED Fellow and human righ...
What does poverty look like on a plate? | Huiyi Lin
03 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
TED Fellow and economic policy researcher Huiyi Lin is cocreator of "The Poverty Line," an art proje...
How to reclaim your life from work | Simone Stolzoff
02 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Where do you draw the line between work and life? Writer Simone Stolzoff explores the problem with d...
The 1-minute secret to forming a new habit | Christine Carter
01 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You know how resolutions often go: you set a goal and start strong ... then the motivation runs out ...
12 truths I learned from life and writing | Anne Lamott
31 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A few days before she turned 61, writer Anne Lamott decided to write down everything she knew for su...
Why you should start thinking about death | How to Be a Better Human
30 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There’s a saying about two things that are inevitable in this world, and Alua Arthur wants to help...
Sunday Pick: How to be productive without burning out with Cal Newport | ReThinking
29 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Each Sunday, TED shares an episode of another podcast we think you'll love, handpicked for you… by...
Why you should make a spectacle out of life with Lear deBessonet | How to Be a Better Human
28 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When was the last time something you watched struck you? Award-winning theater director Lear deBesso...
Break the bad news bubble (Part 2) | Angus Hervey
27 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's time for our periodic update of good news from Angus Hervey, founder of Fix the News, an indepe...
The mind-reading potential of AI | Chin-Teng Lin
26 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Scientists are getting closer to giving humans the power to communicate with their thoughts alone. I...
Why do we kiss under mistletoe? | Carlos Reif
25 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The sight of mistletoe may either send you scurrying or, if you have your eye on someone, awaiting a...
Can AI master the art of humor? | Bob Mankoff
24 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Can artificial intelligence be funny, or is comedy a uniquely human trait? In this witty and insight...
How to protect your emotional health during the holidays | Guy Winch
23 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The end of the year is often a time to reflect and spend time with family — activities that may se...
Sunday Pick: Friction 101: How to make the right things easier and wrong things harder | Fixable
22 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Each Sunday, TED shares an episode of another podcast we think you'll love, handpicked for you… by...
What's our relationship to AI? It's complicated | AC Coppens, Kasley Killam and Apolinário Passos
21 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In a lively conversation from TED's brand-new Next Stage, social scientist Kasley Killam, technologi...
The greatest show on Earth — for kids who need it most | Sahba Aminikia
20 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
TED Fellow and composer Sahba Aminikia brings the healing power of dance, storytelling, music and pe...
3 reasons to take risks like a teenager | Adriana Galván
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Is embracing your inner teenager the key to thriving in adulthood? Neuroscientist Adriana Galván sh...
The absurd inequality of climate work — and how to fix it | Joshua Amponsem
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to tackling the climate crisis, the majority of the workforce in Africa believes their...
Can you love your body — and still want to change it? | Gabriella Lascano
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gabriella Lascano rose to prominence as a plus-size influencer, advocating for respect at any size w...
How to make big decisions in challenging circumstances | Jonathan Reimer
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When making a big decision, should you trust your gut or follow the data? Emergency manager Jonathan...
Sunday Pick: Humanity’s first AI election with WIRED's Vittoria Elliott | The TED AI Show
15 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Each Sunday, TED shares an episode of another podcast we think you'll love, handpicked for you… by...
Unions for climate action! | Payton M. Wilkins
14 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the long term, shutting down a coal mine means cleaner air and a healthier environment — but in...
Want to give a great presentation? Use ugly sketches | Martin J. Eppler
13 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Looking to level up your presentations? It might only take a poorly-drawn sketch, says professor Mar...
4 steps to unlock your kid’s math potential | Shalinee Sharma
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Math isn't just for "math kids" — it's for everyone, says learning expert Shalinee Sharma. She out...
Why your body fights weight loss | Katherine Saunders
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Why does losing weight often feel like an uphill battle? Physician Katherine Saunders unpacks how ou...
This refrigerator is saving lives | Norah Magero
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
TED Fellow and renewable energy expert Norah Magero envisions an Africa that pioneers its own techno...
How your childhood toys tell your life story | Chris Byrne
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What was your favorite toy when you were a kid? Your answer might reveal more about you than you exp...
Sunday Pick: A Healthier You: A 5-step guide to better doctor visits | TED Health
08 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Each Sunday, TED shares an episode of another podcast we think you'll love, handpicked for you… by...
The trick to powerful public speaking | Lawrence Bernstein
07 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Why do so many of us get nervous when public speaking? Communication expert Lawrence Bernstein says ...
How a deepfake almost ruined my political career | Cara Hunter
06 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A nightmare scenario happened to politician Cara Hunter: just weeks before her election, she became ...
The real-world danger of online myths | Vidhya Ramalingam
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How do we protect ourselves from being misled online? Counter-terrorism expert Vidhya Ramalingam rev...
How art transforms brokenness into beauty | Lily Yeh
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Lily Yeh calls herself a barefoot artist: she travels the world with a suitcase full of art supplies...
Forget the corporate ladder — winners take risks | Molly Graham
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Success in your career looks different for everyone — but no matter your industry, you'll need to ...
How AI is saving billions of years of human research time | Max Jaderberg
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Can AI compress the yearslong research time of a PhD into seconds? Research scientist Max Jaderberg ...
Sunday Pick: How many friends do I need?
01 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Each Sunday, TED shares an episode of another podcast we think you'll love, handpicked for you… by...
Can Europe win the age of AI? | Thomas Dohmke
30 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
GitHub CEO Thomas Dohmke discusses Europe's readiness to lead the next era of AI innovation, examini...
Why do you love your favorite songs? | Scarlet Keys
29 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Songs are the soundtrack of our lives. But why exactly do they make us feel the way they do? Songwri...
Why aren't there more Native American restaurants? | Sean Sherman
28 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When you think of North American cuisine, do Indigenous foods come to mind? Chef Sean Sherman serves...
Our savory, spicy, significant relationship with food | June Jo Lee
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Exploring the rich meaning behind what we choose to eat, food ethnographer June Jo Lee unpacks how o...
Can curiosity heal division? | Scott Shigeoka
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Curiosity is about seeking what unites us rather than clinging to what divides us, says author and c...
How I imitate nature's voices | Snow Raven
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You're about to hear the sounds of several different creatures — from the voice of one single musi...
Sunday Pick: Yuval Noah Harari on what history teaches us about justice and peace
24 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Each Sunday, TED shares an episode of another podcast we think you'll love, handpicked for you… by...
Is AI progress stuck? | Jennifer Golbeck
23 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Will progress in artificial intelligence continue to accelerate, or have we already hit a plateau? C...
The foods humanity forgot — and how we're bringing them back | Helianti Hilman
22 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nutritious crops aren't getting to the people who need nutrition most, even in one of the most ferti...
Your relationship expectations could be holding you back | Stephanie R. Yates-Anyabwile
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What if the secret to a happy relationship isn’t following the rules, but rewriting them? In this ...
How to be an "apocalyptic optimist" | Dana R. Fisher
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dana R. Fisher calls herself an "apocalyptic optimist" based on her research as a sociologist of lar...
Ask dumb questions, embrace mistakes — and other lessons on innovation | Dave Raggio
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
To launch new initiatives within the confines of a large corporation, you'll need to work with the s...
A mouse with two dads — and a new frontier for biology | Katsuhiko Hayashi
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You're familiar with the story: a sperm and an egg meet to create an embryo, which has the potential...
Sunday Pick: Unsolicited Advice: Can the Democratic Party move fast and fix things?
17 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Each Sunday, TED shares an episode of another podcast we think you'll love, handpicked for you… by...
A menu of foods we might lose forever | Sam Kass
16 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What does a warming planet mean for the foods you love? Hosting a dinner party that features a menu ...
Why spending smarter beats bigger budgets | Karthik Muralidharan
15 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Billions of dollars are poured into global development every year, but results are lacking, says eco...
K-pop, cutting-edge tech and other ways Asia is shaping the world | Neeraj Aggarwal
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For a long time, the conveyor belt of ideas moved from the West to the East, says business strategy ...
From prison to purpose through wildland firefighting | Royal Ramey
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When wildfires rage in California, incarcerated people are often on the front lines fighting the fla...
Why friendship can be just as meaningful as romantic love | Rhaina Cohen
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We tend to consider romantic partners and family ties to be our most important relationships, but de...
Trump’s 2024 election win — and what’s next | Ian Bremmer
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this in-depth discussion on the implications of Donald Trump’s re-election as US president, geo...
Sunday Pick: The meaning of embodiment w/ Prentis Hemphill | How to Be a Better Human
10 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Each Sunday, TED shares an episode of another podcast we think you'll love, handpicked for you… by...
Could an orca give a TED Talk? | Karen Bakker
09 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What if we could hear nature's ultrasonic communication -- and talk back? From a bat's shrill speech...
3 practices for wisdom and wholeness | Krista Tippett
08 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How do we stand before the pain and promise of the world and keep hope and courage alive? Journalist...
Listen to your intuition — it can help you navigate the future | Hrund Gunnsteinsdóttir
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"Intuition helps us see the big picture," says filmmaker and sustainability leader Hrund Gunnsteinsd...
Why you think you look bad in photos | Teri Hofford
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you hate having your photo taken? Portrait photographer Teri Hofford is here to change your mind....
Democracy is being tested. Citizen assemblies can help | Ketakandriana Rafitoson
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How can everyday people help foster and protect democracy? Detailing her work fighting for people po...
Luxury, not landfill — the waste-free future of fashion | Joon Silverstein
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Fashion is a huge part of the world's waste problem, but it doesn't have to be. Coachtopia founder J...
Sunday Pick: How to change your workplace | WorkLife with Adam Grant
03 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Each Sunday, TED shares an episode of another podcast we think you'll love, handpicked for you… by...
How AI could hack democracy | Lawrence Lessig
02 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Does AI pose a threat to democracy? Law professor Lawrence Lessig dissects how this emerging technol...
How to defend democracy — and fight autocracy | Leopoldo Lopez
01 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Seventy-two percent of the world's population lives under some sort of autocratic rule, says freedom...
5 ways leaders can adapt to shifting geopolitics | Nikolaus S. Lang
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What will the world look like in 2030? International business consultant Nikolaus S. Lang predicts t...
Poetry and music that reaches across the digital void | Elle Cordova
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this whimsical talk and performance, musician and comedian Elle Cordova ponders what happened bef...
The tipping point I got wrong | Malcolm Gladwell
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In his 2000 bestseller "The Tipping Point," Malcolm Gladwell told the story of why crime fell in New...
A lens on Georgia's survival in the shadow of a superpower | Daro Sulakauri
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"Georgia is not heard or seen in the world, and many don't even know the location of the country," s...
Sunday Pick: How to be an adult — and how to raise one | How to Be a Better Human
27 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Each Sunday, TED shares an episode of another podcast we think you'll love, handpicked for you… by...
Why don’t vampires cast reflections? | Eric Nuzum
26 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Exploring the history and evolution of vampire lore, author Eric Nuzum traces the origins of these s...
Networking doesn't have to feel gross | Daniel Hallak
25 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Networking doesn’t always have to feel like a self-serving transaction, says executive coach Danie...
Your empty wine bottle could help rebuild coastlines | Franziska Trautmann
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What if you could take something as tiny as a grain of sand — and as common as a glass bottle — ...
How a worm could save humanity from bad AI | Ramin Hasani
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What if AI could think and adapt like a real brain? TED Fellow and AI scientist Ramin Hasani shares ...
A food system that fights climate change — instead of causing it | Gonzalo Muñoz
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Here's a wild stat: nearly one-third of the world's food production goes to waste each year, a major...
Could we replace data centers with … plant DNA? | Cliff Kapono and Keolu Fox
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Is it possible to meet the world's seemingly infinite demand for data storage while also caring for ...
Sunday Pick: The secret to success isn’t power – it’s status
20 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Each Sunday, TED shares an episode of another podcast we think you'll love, handpicked for you… by...