TED Talks Daily

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

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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

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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

Contributed by Lukas

"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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

"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

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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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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....

How to live a meaningful life | Brian S. Lowery

16 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What makes for a meaningful life? Social psychologist Brian S. Lowery explores three ideas tied to the experience of meaning and shows why simply purs...

TED Talks Daily Book Club | Are smartphones ruining childhood? | Jonathan Haidt

15 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Social psychologist Jonathan Haidt's latest book, "The Anxious Generation," is shaping cultural conversations and sparking fierce debates about the ro...

What makes us human in the age of AI? A psychologist and a technologist answer | TED Intersections

14 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

AI has the potential to impact the way humans interact with the world — and each other. Social psychologist Brian S. Lowery and AI technologist Kyla...

The recipe for a healthy climate starts at the dinner table | Anthony Myint

13 Sep 2024

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Why aren't restaurants part of the climate solution? This question inspired chef Anthony Myint to go from opening buzzy pop-ups to pushing for a shift...

The arrest of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov — and why you should care | Eli Pariser

12 Sep 2024

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Online democracy advocate Eli Pariser explains the details surrounding the August 2024 arrest of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov by French authorities — an...

To end extreme poverty, give cash — not advice | Rory Stewart

11 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are traditional philanthropy efforts actually taking money from the poor? Former UK Member of Parliament Rory Stewart breaks down why many global deve...

Can math help repair democracy? | Sam Wang

10 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Could math help make American democracy more responsive to the people? From detecting gerrymandered districts to predicting the impact of alternative ...

How to find laughter anywhere | Chris Duffy

09 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Why are some people really funny and others ... not so much? Comedian Chris Duffy shows how you can sharpen your sense of humor and start laughing eve...

Sunday Pick: Could your new best friend be an AI-powered NPC? | The TED AI Show

08 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 episode of The ...

What does it take to create change? An artist and a conservationist answer | TED Intersections

07 Sep 2024

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What does it actually take to make meaningful change? Conservationist Kristine McDivitt Tompkins and playwright and theater director Amir Nizar Zuabi ...

A controversial play — and what it taught me about the psychology of climate | David Finnigan

06 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When playwright David Finnigan staged a play titled "Kill Climate Deniers" in 2014, he knew it'd get a strong reaction. What he wasn't prepared for wa...

How to turn the tables on food waste | Dana Gunders

05 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We waste a staggering one trillion dollars worth of food each year, significantly contributing to greenhouse gas emissions and the climate crisis. Foo...

3 skills every middle school boy needs | Jerome Hunter

04 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Middle school is a time like no other, as significant biological and emotional changes coincide with profound personal growth, says educator Jerome Hu...

How to ask for more — and get it | Alex Carter

03 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How do you get what you want out of a negotiation? United Nations negotiation trainer Alex Carter says the best methods center on recruitment, not riv...

Why do Americans and Canadians celebrate Labor Day? | Kenneth C. Davis

02 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In the United States and Canada, the first Monday of September is a federal holiday, Labor Day. Originally celebrated in New York City’s Union Squar...

Sunday Pick: How to spot a bully in the workplace | Fixable

01 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 episode of Fixa...

TED Intersections: What makes you "you"? An actor and a neuroscientist answer | Yara Shahidi and Anil Seth

31 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What can acting reveal about the mystery of consciousness? Actor and producer Yara Shahidi and cognitive neuroscientist Anil Seth unpack the surprisin...

The case for good jobs — and why they're good for business too | Zeynep Ton

30 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Many of the jobs that keep the world running — like cleaning bathrooms, picking up trash, caring for the elderly — pay so poorly that workers can ...

How testosterone and culture shape behavior | Carole K. Hooven

29 Aug 2024

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Drawing on her research into the science of play, evolutionary biologist Carole K. Hooven delves into how testosterone impacts the body and brain, int...

The beautiful paradoxes of a multicultural identity | Farhad Mohit

28 Aug 2024

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How do you find yourself when you belong to two seemingly opposing cultures? Embracing the paradoxes of dual identity, creative disruptor Farhad Mohit...

Want to get ahead at work? Risk the awkward moments | Henna Pryor

27 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When we avoid feeling awkward, we often miss an opportunity for growth, says workplace performance expert Henna Pryor. She shares tips on embracing di...

The invisible networks shaping your everyday life | Deb Chachra

26 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The basic infrastructure that controls plumbing, electricity and more is vital to your individual agency, says engineering professor Deb Chachra. She ...

TED Talks Daily Book Club: The Anxious Generation | Jonathan Haidt

25 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join Elise as she interviews TED speakers about their latest books and delves deep into their ideas.Social psychologist Jonathan Haidt's latest book, ...

Yes, you can be an entrepreneur too | Saamra Mekuria-Grillo

24 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Who gets to be an entrepreneur? Saamra Mekuria-Grillo says the image we most commonly see — a guy in a hoodie — is a limiting representation of en...

Meet our planet's hidden defenders | Anjan Sundaram

23 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Small Indigenous communities make up only five percent of the world's population, but they defend 80 percent of the biodiversity that remains on Earth...

How to empower farmers — and nourish the planet | Agnes Kalibata

22 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Africa's smallholder farmers feed millions of people and uplift economies, yet they often lack the basic resources needed to thrive, says agricultural...

How to prevent — or stop — a war | Gabrielle Rifkind

21 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

"I'm not a pacifist, but in the end, war is the greatest human rights abuse and does not make the world safer," says Gabrielle Rifkind, director of th...

How to end malaria once and for all | Abdoulaye Diabaté

20 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Malaria is a disease as old as humankind, yet we may be closer than ever to eliminating it, says medical entomologist Abdoulaye Diabaté. He explains ...

How to set the right goals and stay motivated | Ayelet Fishbach

19 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

You can't just "find" motivation, says scientist Ayelet Fishbach — you have to learn how to motivate yourself. She shares a handful of tips backed b...

Sunday Pick: How to develop the habits you want – and get rid of the ones you don’t

18 Aug 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 episode of How ...

The missing piece of the clean energy transition | Sheila Ngozi Oparaocha

17 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The clean energy transition has a major blind spot, says energy equity expert Sheila Ngozi Oparaocha: it ignores millions of people without access to ...

How entrepreneurs can unlock their full potential | Jay Bailey

16 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jay Bailey says so many ideas never see the light of day because entrepreneurship has a problem of belonging. He shares how a chance encounter kicked ...

The intersection of war and climate change | Victor Ochen

15 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Conflict is the biggest barrier to tackling climate change, says youth advocate Victor Ochen. Having seen firsthand how war undermined Uganda's econom...

The tipping points of climate change — and where we stand | Johan Rockström

14 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We're nearly halfway through the 2020s, dubbed the most decisive decade for action on climate change. Where exactly do things stand? Climate impact sc...

Are your coping mechanisms healthy? | Andrew Miki

13 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What do you do when you're feeling stressed or anxious? Psychologist Andrew Miki explains how many of the coping mechanisms that help us feel better i...

The astonishing future of immersive live entertainment | Willie Williams

12 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Multimedia show director Willie Williams has helped redefine live entertainment in collaboration with artists ranging from David Bowie to The Rolling ...

Sunday Pick: How to survive a losing team

11 Aug 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 episode of Good...

The breakthrough power of young leaders | Mohan Sivaloganathan

10 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Leadership isn’t a title; it’s a verb that requires action, says youth empowerment advocate Mohan Sivaloganathan. Drawing on his experience as the...