TED Talks Daily

Why do we kiss under mistletoe? | Carlos Reif

25 Dec 2024

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The sight of mistletoe may either send you scurrying or, if you have your eye on someone, awaiting an opportunity beneath its snow-white berries. But ...

Can AI master the art of humor? | Bob Mankoff

24 Dec 2024

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Can artificial intelligence be funny, or is comedy a uniquely human trait? In this witty and insightful talk, cartoonist Bob Mankoff explores the art ...

How to protect your emotional health during the holidays | Guy Winch

23 Dec 2024

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The end of the year is often a time to reflect and spend time with family — activities that may seem joyful or anxiety-inducing, depending on your c...

Sunday Pick: Friction 101: How to make the right things easier and wrong things harder | Fixable

22 Dec 2024

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Each Sunday, TED shares an episode of another podcast we think you'll love, handpicked for you… by us. This is an episode of Fixable, another podcas...

What's our relationship to AI? It's complicated | AC Coppens, Kasley Killam and Apolinário Passos

21 Dec 2024

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In a lively conversation from TED's brand-new Next Stage, social scientist Kasley Killam, technologist Apolinário Passos and futurist AC Coppens expl...

The greatest show on Earth — for kids who need it most | Sahba Aminikia

20 Dec 2024

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TED Fellow and composer Sahba Aminikia brings the healing power of dance, storytelling, music and performance to some of the most dangerous places on ...

3 reasons to take risks like a teenager | Adriana Galván

19 Dec 2024

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Is embracing your inner teenager the key to thriving in adulthood? Neuroscientist Adriana Galván shares three powerful lessons from decades of resear...

The absurd inequality of climate work — and how to fix it | Joshua Amponsem

18 Dec 2024

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When it comes to tackling the climate crisis, the majority of the workforce in Africa believes their role is in the labor-intensive, low-income work —...

Can you love your body — and still want to change it? | Gabriella Lascano

17 Dec 2024

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Gabriella Lascano rose to prominence as a plus-size influencer, advocating for respect at any size with her natural blend of confidence and self-love....

How to make big decisions in challenging circumstances | Jonathan Reimer

16 Dec 2024

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When making a big decision, should you trust your gut or follow the data? Emergency manager Jonathan Reimer draws on his experience responding to some...

Sunday Pick: Humanity’s first AI election with WIRED's Vittoria Elliott | The TED AI Show

15 Dec 2024

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Each Sunday, TED shares an episode of another podcast we think you'll love, handpicked for you… by us. Today, an episode of The TED AI Show. 2024 wa...

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 the short term, it can devastate a community or f...

Want to give a great presentation? Use ugly sketches | Martin J. Eppler

13 Dec 2024

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Looking to level up your presentations? It might only take a poorly-drawn sketch, says professor Martin J. Eppler. He offers three tips to use visuali...

4 steps to unlock your kid’s math potential | Shalinee Sharma

12 Dec 2024

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Math isn't just for "math kids" — it's for everyone, says learning expert Shalinee Sharma. She outlines four simple steps to transform your approach...

Why your body fights weight loss | Katherine Saunders

11 Dec 2024

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Why does losing weight often feel like an uphill battle? Physician Katherine Saunders unpacks how our bodies are wired to store fat, revealing that ob...

This refrigerator is saving lives | Norah Magero

10 Dec 2024

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TED Fellow and renewable energy expert Norah Magero envisions an Africa that pioneers its own technological future, shifting the narrative from depend...

How your childhood toys tell your life story | Chris Byrne

09 Dec 2024

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What was your favorite toy when you were a kid? Your answer might reveal more about you than you expect, says toy historian Chris Byrne. From Matchbox...

Sunday Pick: A Healthier You: A 5-step guide to better doctor visits | TED Health

08 Dec 2024

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Each Sunday, TED shares an episode of another podcast we think you'll love, handpicked for you… by us. This week on TED Health, Dr. Shoshana Ungerle...

The trick to powerful public speaking | Lawrence Bernstein

07 Dec 2024

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Why do so many of us get nervous when public speaking? Communication expert Lawrence Bernstein says the key to dealing with the pressure is as simple ...

How a deepfake almost ruined my political career | Cara Hunter

06 Dec 2024

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A nightmare scenario happened to politician Cara Hunter: just weeks before her election, she became the victim of a deepfake scam that threatened to u...

The real-world danger of online myths | Vidhya Ramalingam

05 Dec 2024

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How do we protect ourselves from being misled online? Counter-terrorism expert Vidhya Ramalingam reveals how disinformation is being weaponized to jus...

How art transforms brokenness into beauty | Lily Yeh

04 Dec 2024

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Lily Yeh calls herself a barefoot artist: she travels the world with a suitcase full of art supplies, working with whoever wants to join her. In an in...

Forget the corporate ladder — winners take risks | Molly Graham

03 Dec 2024

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Success in your career looks different for everyone — but no matter your industry, you'll need to take risks. Company and community builder Molly Gr...

How AI is saving billions of years of human research time | Max Jaderberg

02 Dec 2024

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Can AI compress the yearslong research time of a PhD into seconds? Research scientist Max Jaderberg explores how “AI analogs” simulate real-world ...

Sunday Pick: How many friends do I need?

01 Dec 2024

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Each Sunday, TED shares an episode of another podcast we think you'll love, handpicked for you… by us. How many relationships should we maintain, an...

Can Europe win the age of AI? | Thomas Dohmke

30 Nov 2024

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GitHub CEO Thomas Dohmke discusses Europe's readiness to lead the next era of AI innovation, examining how the continent's tech ecosystems stack up ag...

Why do you love your favorite songs? | Scarlet Keys

29 Nov 2024

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Songs are the soundtrack of our lives. But why exactly do they make us feel the way they do? Songwriter Scarlet Keys sits down at a piano to deconstru...

Why aren't there more Native American restaurants? | Sean Sherman

28 Nov 2024

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When you think of North American cuisine, do Indigenous foods come to mind? Chef Sean Sherman serves up an essential history lesson that explains the ...

Our savory, spicy, significant relationship with food | June Jo Lee

27 Nov 2024

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Exploring the rich meaning behind what we choose to eat, food ethnographer June Jo Lee unpacks how our "modern hungers" — or our deepest desires and...

Can curiosity heal division? | Scott Shigeoka

26 Nov 2024

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Curiosity is about seeking what unites us rather than clinging to what divides us, says author and curiosity expert Scott Shigeoka. Drawing on his res...

How I imitate nature's voices | Snow Raven

25 Nov 2024

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You're about to hear the sounds of several different creatures — from the voice of one single musician. In a spellbinding talk and performance, sing...

Sunday Pick: Yuval Noah Harari on what history teaches us about justice and peace

24 Nov 2024

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Each Sunday, TED shares an episode of another podcast we think you'll love, handpicked for you… by us. Yuval Noah Harari is a historian best known f...

Is AI progress stuck? | Jennifer Golbeck

23 Nov 2024

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Will progress in artificial intelligence continue to accelerate, or have we already hit a plateau? Computer scientist Jennifer Golbeck interrogates so...

The foods humanity forgot — and how we're bringing them back | Helianti Hilman

22 Nov 2024

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Nutritious crops aren't getting to the people who need nutrition most, even in one of the most fertile places on Earth: Indonesia. Exploring some of t...

Your relationship expectations could be holding you back | Stephanie R. Yates-Anyabwile

21 Nov 2024

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What if the secret to a happy relationship isn’t following the rules, but rewriting them? In this refreshing talk, couples therapist Stephanie R. Ya...

How to be an "apocalyptic optimist" | Dana R. Fisher

20 Nov 2024

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Dana R. Fisher calls herself an "apocalyptic optimist" based on her research as a sociologist of large social movements. Her studies suggest that ever...

Ask dumb questions, embrace mistakes — and other lessons on innovation | Dave Raggio

19 Nov 2024

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To launch new initiatives within the confines of a large corporation, you'll need to work with the system, not against it, says "intrapreneur" Dave Ra...

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 to give rise to new life. But what if you could c...

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 us. The Democratic Party lost big in the 2024 ele...

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 of foods that could disappear within our lifetimes...

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 economist Karthik Muralidharan. Diving into an exampl...

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 expert Neeraj Aggarwal. But now, Asia’s rising c...

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 flames. TED Fellow Royal Ramey was one of them. He sh...

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 deep friendships can be just as meaningful. In a per...

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, geopolitical expert Ian Bremmer explores the key issu...

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 us. Our bodies and minds are deeply intertwined, ...

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 to a peacock's infrasound mating call, conservati...

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 and podcast host Krista Tippett has spent a caree...

Listen to your intuition — it can help you navigate the future | Hrund Gunnsteinsdóttir

07 Nov 2024

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"Intuition helps us see the big picture," says filmmaker and sustainability leader Hrund Gunnsteinsdóttir. Reflecting on her work at the UN, she outl...

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. She unpacks why you may think you look bad in pho...

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 power as an activist in Madagascar, Ketakandriana Ra...

Luxury, not landfill — the waste-free future of fashion | Joon Silverstein

04 Nov 2024

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Fashion is a huge part of the world's waste problem, but it doesn't have to be. Coachtopia founder Joon Silverstein shows how her company creates new ...

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 us. It's hard to make change at work happen. But ...

How AI could hack democracy | Lawrence Lessig

02 Nov 2024

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Does AI pose a threat to democracy? Law professor Lawrence Lessig dissects how this emerging technology could influence democratic institutions, warni...

How to defend democracy — and fight autocracy | Leopoldo Lopez

01 Nov 2024

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Seventy-two percent of the world's population lives under some sort of autocratic rule, says freedom fighter Leopoldo Lopez. In a rousing call to defe...

5 ways leaders can adapt to shifting geopolitics | Nikolaus S. Lang

31 Oct 2024

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What will the world look like in 2030? International business consultant Nikolaus S. Lang predicts the evolution of a multipolar world, with multiple ...

Poetry and music that reaches across the digital void | Elle Cordova

30 Oct 2024

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In this whimsical talk and performance, musician and comedian Elle Cordova ponders what happened before the Big Bang. She’s then joined by guitarist...

The tipping point I got wrong | Malcolm Gladwell

29 Oct 2024

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In his 2000 bestseller "The Tipping Point," Malcolm Gladwell told the story of why crime fell in New York City in the 1990s. Now, 25 years later, he's...

A lens on Georgia's survival in the shadow of a superpower | Daro Sulakauri

28 Oct 2024

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"Georgia is not heard or seen in the world, and many don't even know the location of the country," says TED Fellow and photographer Daro Sulakauri. Th...

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 us. Whether it’s grades and test scores, cushy ...

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 spooky stories, from misunderstandings of death to ...

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 Daniel Hallak. Highlighting the importance of focusing ...

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 — and use it to tackle the climate crisis? Waste alc...

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 how liquid neural networks — a new, more flexibl...

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 contributor to the climate crisis. Farmer and UN ...

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 the natural environment? Biomedical researcher Keo...

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 us. Many people believe that success depends on g...

Why creativity thrives on challenges | Jon M. Chu

19 Oct 2024

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Filmmaker Jon M. Chu has enjoyed an incredible run of success, directing films like "Crazy Rich Asians," "In the Heights" and the highly anticipated a...

Will the end of economic growth come by design — or disaster? | Gaya Herrington

18 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What if solving poverty, caring for nature and fostering well-being were the ultimate goals of the economy, instead of growth for its own sake? Enviro...

A sonic journey through the universe | Felipe Sánchez Luna

17 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In an astounding sonic experience, creative director Felipe Sánchez Luna takes you on a journey through the universe as told in sound. Take a deep br...

What long COVID taught me about life (and data) | Giorgia Lupi

16 Oct 2024

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Data isn't just about numbers or trends — it's about capturing the stories that shape our lives, says information designer Giorgia Lupi. Following a...

A medical mythbuster's mission to improve health care | Joel Bervell

15 Oct 2024

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Joel Bervell was one of the only Black students in his medical school program. After noticing how misconceptions about race were embedded in health ca...

Harris vs. Trump — and what’s at stake for the world | Ian Bremmer

14 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The result of the 2024 US presidential election will be critical for Americans and the world. In a fascinating conversation, geopolitical expert Ian B...

Sunday Pick: Unsolicited Advice: Why is Amazon dragging its employees back into the office?

13 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Each Sunday, TED shares an episode of another podcast we think you'll love, handpicked for you… by us. The evidence is clear that hybrid work is goo...

Is someone you love suffering in silence? Here's what to do | Gus Worland

12 Oct 2024

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Lots of people talk about the need to be physically fit, but mentally fit? Not as much. In a powerful talk, mental health advocate Gus Worland shares ...

How to fight (and win) an information war | Peter Pomerantsev

11 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How do you reach people trapped in a reality shaped by propaganda? Exploring the dark psychology of disinformation, author and academic Peter Pomerant...

How regenerative agriculture brings life back to the land | Gabe Brown

10 Oct 2024

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Over his decades of farming and ranching, Gabe Brown has noticed a troubling trend: the conventional farming techniques he used were degrading the soi...

The magical, mesmerizing migration of monarch butterflies | Jaime Rojo

09 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When monarch butterflies migrate, they produce one of the most iconic wildlife spectacles in the world — and provide us with an important indicator ...

The probe on a mission to touch the Sun | Nour E. Rawafi

08 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

From its life-sustaining energy to its explosive geomagnetic storms, the Sun has many mysteries, says astrophysicist Nour E. Rawafi. He sheds light on...

What’s next for immersive storytelling? | Mark Grimmer

07 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

"New possibilities for storytelling are emerging faster than at any other time in history," says film producer Mark Grimmer. With an immersive approac...

Sunday Pick: An Indigenous Mixtape from Lima, Peru

06 Oct 2024

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Meet Liberato Kani, a hip hop artist in Lima, Peru—or as he says, “the Andean Bronx”. At his concerts, a typical call and response you hear is "...

The otters of Singapore — and other unexpected wildlife thriving in cities | Philip Johns

05 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Animal behavior expert Philip Johns introduces us to the vibrant urban environments of Singapore, where city dwellers and skyscrapers coexist with a r...

The hidden forces behind your food choices | Sarah Lake

04 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What we eat is less about what we choose and more about what’s offered to us, says food and climate expert Sarah Lake. Unpacking how governments and...

The power of personalization in the age of AI | Mark Abraham

03 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

With all that spam clogging your inbox, a more personalized experience with the brands you interact with would be a refreshing change of pace. Sharing...

Everything is improvisation — including this TED Talk | Reggie Watts

02 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this ode to improvisation, musician and comedian Reggie Watts beatboxes, raps, loops his own rhythms and reflects upon the everyday power of turnin...

How to come together in a meaningful way | Priya Parker

01 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Looking to infuse more connection into your time with friends and family? Facilitator Priya Parker urges us to approach gathering with intention and c...

How quadratic funding could finance your dreams | Kevin Owocki

30 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What if your $1 donation could result in a $100 contribution to a cause you believe in? That's the promise of quadratic funding: a new kind of crowdfu...

Sunday Pick: The UN is speaking up about AI — here's what they're saying

29 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Each Sunday, TED shares an episode of another podcast we think you'll love, handpicked for you… by us. AI is shaping every aspect of our lives — b...

What makes a good life? A neuroscientist and a global financial CEO answer | TED Intersections

28 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What's the connection between long-term health and financial stability? Neuroscientist Wendy Suzuki and HSBC Global Private Banking and Wealth's CEO A...

Can AI preserve your most precious memories? | Pau Aleikum Garcia

27 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

"Memories are the architects of our identity," says technologist Pau Aleikum Garcia, but they're not permanent. Photos can be lost amid political unre...

Break the bad news bubble (Part 1) | Angus Hervey

26 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We're stuck in a bad news bubble, says Angus Hervey, founder of Fix the News, an independent publication that reports stories of global progress. He s...

The sweet future of vertical farming | Hiroki Koga

25 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Can strawberries grown inside a building taste sweeter than those grown in a field? Farming entrepreneur Hiroki Koga explores how his team is combinin...

How to make your cat happier — in 3 minutes | Nicky Trevorrow

24 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There's a simple way to increase your cat's happiness, says animal behaviorist Nicky Trevorrow. She explains the importance of play for our feline fri...

Capitalism broke the climate. Now it can fix it | Akshat Rathi

23 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We can blame capitalism for worsening the climate crisis, says journalist Akshat Rathi, but we can also use it to create the solutions we need for the...

Sunday Pick: Vibe Check with Elise Hu

22 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Each Sunday, TED shares an episode of another podcast we think you'll love, handpicked for you… by us. Today we're sharing a special collaboration w...

What’s the future of food? A chef and a cardiologist answer | TED Intersections

21 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What does food mean to you, your community and our planet? With ​​personal accounts from the kitchen to the operating room, chef and content creat...

A bold plan to rewild the Earth — at massive scale | Kristine McDivitt Tompkins

20 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The first step to saving nature is the rewilding of our own minds, says conservationist and former Patagonia CEO Kristine McDivitt Tompkins. With an u...

Can dogs detect the next pandemic before it begins? | Glen J. Golden

19 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What if animals like dogs, ferrets, mice and raccoons could help sniff out the next pandemic? Exploring the science of smell, neurobiologist Glen J. G...

Time traveling with AI to connect with lost loved ones | Amy Kurzweil

18 Sep 2024

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What if AI could bring the past to life? Cartoonist Amy Kurzweil shares how she helped train an AI chatbot on her late grandfather’s archives, allow...

The rise of virtual humans — and what they mean for the future | Sara Giusto

17 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sara Giusto is a talent manager, but not in the sense you might imagine. Her biggest client is imma, an influencer with pink hair ... who isn't human....