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12 predictions for the future of technology | Vinod Khosla
08 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Techno-optimist Vinod Khosla believes in the world-changing power of "foolish ideas." He offers 12 bold predictions for the future of technology — f...
Why broken hearts hurt — and what heals them | Yoram Yovell
07 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What's the relationship between physical and mental pain, and how can you ease both? Revealing how your experiences of love, loss and pain are deeply ...
How to use venture capital for good | Freada Kapor Klein
06 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Freada Kapor Klein isn't your typical venture capitalist. She's thrown out the standard investment playbook in order to close the opportunity gap for ...
A snack’s journey from the farm to your mouth | Aruna Rangachar Pohl
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How does a biscuit make it from the farm to your plate? Sustainable development leader Aruna Rangachar Pohl unpacks the long journey of one of India’...
Your right to repair AI systems | Rumman Chowdhury
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For AI to achieve its full potential, non-experts need to be let into the development process, says Rumman Chowdhury, CEO and cofounder of Humane Inte...
The difference between false empathy and true support | Chezare A. Warren
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There's a right way and wrong way to do empathy, says author and scholar Chezare A. Warren. So how do we get it right? He unpacks the source of false ...
Sunday Pick: What really went down at OpenAI and the future of regulation w/ Helen Toner
02 Jun 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 an episode from our brand...
How to imagine a better future for democracy | adrienne maree brown and Baratunde Thurston
01 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
US democracy needs repair — and care is the answer, says author adrienne maree brown in conversation with writer and activist Baratunde Thurston. ...
An optimist's take on reskilling in the age of AI | Sagar Goel
31 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
One in three workers globally will see their jobs disrupted by AI and tech advancements this decade — but there's a way to stay ahead of the curve. ...
My quest to cure prion disease — before it's too late | Sonia Vallabh
30 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Biomedical researcher Sonia Vallabh's life was turned upside down when she learned she had the genetic mutation for a rare and fatal illness, prion di...
Be courageous! A call to speak up for what you believe | Bari Weiss
29 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In an unflinching look at issues that widen the political divide in the US, journalist and editor Bari Weiss highlights why courage is the most import...
The problem with being "too nice" at work | Tessa West
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you "too nice" at work? Social psychologist Tessa West shares her research on how people attempt to mask anxiety with overly polite feedback — a...
How to break down barriers and not accept limits | Candace Parker
27 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What can't Candace Parker do? A two-time NCAA champion, two-time Olympic gold medalist and two-time WNBA champion, Parker knows what it takes to fight...
Sunday Pick: How to make a fan — from F1 to Banana Ball
26 May 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 an episode from Good Spor...
How a "Hi Level" mindset helps you realize your potential | Cordae
25 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to build a legacy? Hip-hop artist Cordae tells how he went from mixtape-dropping high school kid to Grammy-nominated music star whos...
Are we celebrating the wrong leaders? | Martin Gutmann
24 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We tend to celebrate leaders for their dramatic words and actions in times of crisis — but we often overlook truly great leaders who avoid the crisi...
With AI, anyone can be a coder now | Thomas Dohmke
23 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What if you could code just by talking out loud? GitHub CEO Thomas Dohmke shows how, thanks to AI, the barrier to entry to coding is rapidly disappear...
The good news you might have missed | Angus Hervey
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Whether or not you believe the world is doomed might depend on where you get your news, says journalist Angus Hervey. He delivers stories of progress ...
How to fight for democracy in the shadow of autocracy | Fatma Karume
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Democracy may be an abstract concept, but it holds the very essence of our autonomy and humanity, says lawyer and human rights advocate Fatma Karume. ...
The luminous mystery of fireflies | Wan Faridah Akmal Jusoh
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There are more than 2,000 firefly species, found on every continent except for Antarctica — an astonishing diversity of movement and light. Firefly ...
Sunday Pick: Why people and AI make good business partners
19 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Each Sunday, TED shares an episode of another podcast we think you'll love, handpicked for you… by us. Today: an episode from TED Tech. From the con...
How fantasy worlds can spark real change | Annalee Newitz
18 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When the world's problems have you weary, journalist and science fiction writer Annalee Newitz suggests a good dose of escapist fiction to refresh you...
The science of lifespan — and the impact of your five senses | Christi Gendron
17 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What you experience through your senses — sight, smell, hearing, taste and touch — can impact how healthy you are and how long you live, says neur...
The workers rebuilding communities after natural disasters | Saket Soni
16 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As climate change leads to more and more natural disasters, a group of workers is showing up at one site after another to rebuild and repair. Labor or...
With spatial intelligence, AI will understand the real world | Fei-Fei Li
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the beginning of the universe, all was darkness — until the first organisms developed sight, which ushered in an explosion of life, learning and ...
Why the world needs more builders — and less "us vs. them" | Daniel Lubetzky
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We're programmed to think every issue is binary: "us vs. them." But Daniel Lubetzky, the founder of KIND Snacks, says the real enemy isn't a person bu...
An activist investor on challenging the status quo | Bill Ackman
13 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Bill Ackman has made billions of dollars — and a name for himself — as an activist investor, buying up stock to push for change at companies. In t...
Sunday Pick: How to care for the people who take care of us (w/ Ai-jen Poo)
12 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Each Sunday, TED shares an episode of another podcast we think you'll love, handpicked for you… by us. Today: in celebration of Mother's Day , we're...
1 simple question that could improve women's health | Meryam Sugulle
11 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There's a reliable indicator of a woman's future likelihood of cardiovascular disease — but it rarely gets asked about, says obstetrician and resear...
How aerosols brighten clouds — and cool the planet | Sarah J. Doherty
10 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Here's a conundrum: the same aerosol pollutants that harm human health also help cool the climate, says atmospheric scientist Sarah J. Doherty. Is the...
How far away is a ceasefire? An update on Gaza and the Rafah invasion | Ian Bremmer
09 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In an exploration of conflict and diplomacy, president and founder of Eurasia Group and GZERO Media Ian Bremmer joins TED's Helen Walters to unravel t...
Welcome to the world of audio computers | Jason Rugolo
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In an exclusive preview of unreleased technology, designer and inventor Jason Rugolo unveils an entirely new kind of computer you can talk to like a f...
Why US politics is broken — and how to fix it | Andrew Yang
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The political system in the United States needs a redesign, says political reformer Andrew Yang. Exposing the flaws of a system built on poor incentiv...
The US has a teacher shortage — here's how to fix it | Randy Seriguchi Jr.
06 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How much should we invest in teachers, and what should new investment actually involve? Education innovator Randy Seriguchi Jr. suggests the US should...
Sunday Pick: The Redemption of Jar Jar Binks
05 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Each Sunday, TED shares an episode of another podcast we think you'll love, handpicked for you … by us. Today: in celebration of Star Wars Day, we'r...
An updated action plan for solving the climate crisis — and a look at progress to date | Ryan Panchadsaram, Anjali Grover and David Biello
04 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to climate, what are we doing right and where should we focus our efforts next? Systems innovator Ryan Panchadsaram and strategist Anjal...
Is your partner "the one?" Wrong question | George Blair-West
03 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Marrying for love is a relatively recent phenomenon for humanity, and we still don't fully understand what it means for building successful relationsh...
How the US is destroying young people's future | Scott Galloway
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In a scorching talk, marketing professor and podcaster Scott Galloway dissects the data showing that, by many measures, young people in the US are wor...
How to govern AI — even if it's hard to predict | Helen Toner
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
No one truly understands AI, not even experts, says Helen Toner, an AI policy researcher and former board member of OpenAI. But that doesn't mean we c...
My epic journey becoming the fastest person to paddle around Australia | Bonnie Hancock
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What challenges lie ahead of a staggering 12,700-kilometer paddle around the entire continent of Australia? Crocodiles and sharks were just the beginn...
How AI is unlocking the secrets of nature and the universe | Demis Hassabis
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Can AI help us answer life's biggest questions? In this visionary conversation, Google DeepMind cofounder and CEO Demis Hassabis delves into the histo...
Sunday Pick: The perils of following your career passion
28 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Each Sunday, TED shares an episode we think you'll love, handpicked for you… by us. Today: an episode from WorkLife with Adam Grant, the podcast tha...
A climate solution? The wisdom passed down through generations | Louise Mabulo
27 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Louise Mabulo grew up on seemingly strange farming tips from her parents and grandparents — like planting crops during a full moon or burying a rock...
The secret ingredient of business success | Pete Stavros
26 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Too often, employees are unmotivated and unhappy, with no real incentive to invest much of anything into their place of work. Investment expert Pete S...
How to live with fire | Oral McGuire
25 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Uncontrolled fire threatens nature — but the right kind of fire can maintain the health and balance of the land, says fire management expert Oral Mc...
The weird and wonderful art of Niceaunties | Niceaunties
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the "Auntieverse" — a surreal tribute to "auntie culture" by artist Niceaunties, inspired by the spirit of the women who care for each ot...
The art of persuasive storytelling | Kelly D. Parker
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"Storytelling is one of the most powerful marketing and leadership tools there is," says communications expert Kelly D. Parker. She explains how stori...
What is an AI anyway? | Mustafa Suleyman
22 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to artificial intelligence, what are we actually creating? Even those closest to its development are struggling to describe exactly wher...
Sunday Pick: Unsolicited Advice — Boeing and how to lead in a crisis
21 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Each Sunday, TED shares an episode of another podcast we think you'll love, handpicked for you… by us. Today: an episode from Fixable, TED's busines...
Can cannabis help you sleep? Here's the science | Jen Walsh
20 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Can cannabis actually treat insomnia? It's complicated, says sleep physiologist Jen Walsh. While the plant has been used across time and cultures, the...
How AI will step off the screen and into the real world | Daniela Rus
19 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The convergence of AI and robotics will unlock a wonderful new world of possibilities in everyday life, says robotics and AI pioneer Daniela Rus. Divi...
How to be an active citizen and spark change | Gabriel Marmentini
18 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What does it mean to be an active citizen? It's about more than just voting and paying taxes, says social entrepreneur Gabriel Marmentini. He explains...
A Palestinian and an Israeli, face to face | Aziz Abu Sarah and Maoz Inon
17 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How can Israelis and Palestinians achieve peace? Palestinian peacemaker Aziz Abu Sarah and Israeli peacemaker Maoz Inon discuss the immeasurable trage...
What you can do to stop economic crime | Hanjo Seibert
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It might sound like the plot of a movie, but economic crime is all around us — from drug trafficking and fraud to cybercrimes, tax evasion and more....
Ideas change everything — and what's next for TED | Chris Anderson and Monique Ruff-Bell
15 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
TED is on a mission to discover and champion the ideas that will shape tomorrow. Reflecting on the evolution of that mission, TED's Chris Anderson and...
Sunday Pick: How Bill Gates spends $9 billion a year
14 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
To get a free copy of the Infectious Generosity book, visit ted.com/generosityEach Sunday, TED shares an episode of another podcast we think you'll lo...
How to find joy in climate action | Ayana Elizabeth Johnson
13 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We can all play a role in the climate movement by tapping into our skills, resources and networks in ways that bring us satisfaction, says climate lea...
Why great leaders take humor seriously | Jennifer Aaker and Naomi Bagdonas
12 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There's a mistaken belief in today's working world that leaders need to be serious all the time to be taken seriously. The research tells a different ...
Why you should disappoint your parents | Desiree Akhavan
11 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When filmmaker Desiree Akhavan told her Iranian immigrant parents she was in love with a woman, she knew they would object. She explains why it's wort...
Where does your sense of self come from? A scientific look | Anil Ananthaswamy
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our memories and bodies give us clues about who we are, but what happens when this guidance shifts? In this mind-bending talk, science writer Anil Ana...
A new national park to reclaim Indigenous land | Tracie Revis
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In a part of the United States with more than 17,000 years of human history, cultural preservation advocate Tracie Revis is working to turn the Ocmulg...
Can AI catch criminals at sea? | Dyhia Belhabib
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Can AI help catch oceanic outlaws? From drug smugglers to modern-day pirates, maritime crime fighter Dyhia Belhabib introduces Heva: an AI-powered too...
Sunday Pick: The bias behind your undiagnosed chronic pain
07 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Each Sunday, TED shares an episode of another podcast we think you'll love, handpicked for you… by us. Today: an episode from TED Health, a podcast ...
There's more to life than being happy | Emily Esfahani Smith
06 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our culture is obsessed with happiness, but what if there's a more fulfilling path? Happiness comes and goes, says writer Emily Esfahani Smith, but ha...
What happens to sex in midlife? A look at the "bedroom gap" | Maria Sophocles
05 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Menopause isn't just hot flashes, says gynecologist and sexual medicine specialist Maria Sophocles. It's often accompanied by overlooked symptoms like...
A futuristic vision for Latin America, rooted in ancient design | Catalina Lotero
04 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What would Latin America look like if colonization hadn't interrupted its ancient civilizations? Imagining a future where ancestral knowledge intertwi...
How to spot a cult | Sarah Edmondson
03 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nobody joins a cult on purpose, says Sarah Edmondson, a former member of the infamous NXIVM cult and one of the three whistleblowers that led to its d...
Want to succeed in business? Find a problem to solve | Anthony Tan and Amane Dannouni
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Anthony Tan — the CEO of Grab, Southeast Asia's leading super-app — talks about launching a business that not only turns a profit but also helps p...
A comedian's take on how to save democracy | Jordan Klepper
01 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Conversation is a battlefield with only one winner. Or is it? Comedian and author Jordan Klepper believes we can get better at talking to each other (...
Sunday Pick: ALOK is microdosing creativity and rejecting norms
31 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Each Sunday, TED shares an episode of another podcast we think you'll love, handpicked for you… by us. Today: an episode from How to Be a Better Hum...
The relationship between sex and imagination | Gina Gutierrez
30 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sex is as much mental as it is physical — and imagination is the most powerful tool we have to expand our personal agency and capacity for pleasure,...
The human cost of coal mining in China | Xiaojun "Tom" Wang
29 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Xiaojun "Tom" Wang grew up in the Chinese province of Shanxi, the world's largest coal producer. Each year, more than a billion tons of coal are dug o...
How to live with economic doomsaying | Philipp Carlsson-Szlezak
28 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Economic crises can and do happen. But for every true crisis, there are many false alarms, says economist Philipp Carlsson-Szlezak. He explains how to...
Let your garden grow wild | Rebecca McMackin
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Many gardeners work hard to maintain clean, tidy environments ... which is the exact opposite of what wildlife wants, says ecological horticulturist R...
Why don't we have better robots yet? | Ken Goldberg
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Why hasn't the dream of having a robot at home to do your chores become a reality yet? With three decades of research expertise in the field, robotici...
3 steps to better connect with your fellow humans | Amber Cabral
25 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How can you effectively support people at work and in your community, especially when they're different from you? Inclusion strategist Amber Cabral sh...
TED's Sunday Pick: The Spermageddon is coming
24 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Each Sunday, TED shares an episode of another podcast we think you'll love, handpicked for you… by us. Today: an episode from Am I Normal?, a podcas...
The benefits of not being a jerk to yourself | Dan Harris
23 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After over two decades as an anchor for ABC News, an on-air panic attack sent Dan Harris's life in a new direction: he became a dedicated meditator an...
How business leaders can renew democracy | Daniella Ballou-Aares
22 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How much should business leaders speak out about threats to democracy? It's a question many corporations are wrestling with these days. Business and d...
How to choose clothes for longevity, not the landfill | Diarra Bousso
21 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Buying cheap clothing online can be satisfying, but it comes with not-so-hidden environmental costs. When designer Diarra Bousso was growing up in Sen...
AI and the paradox of self-replacing workers
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As companies introduce AI into the workplace to increase productivity, an uncomfortable paradox is emerging: people are often responsible for training...
5 lessons on happiness — from pop fame to poisonous snakes | Mike Posner
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Singer-songwriter Mike Posner took a break from his music to take a walk — a very long walk, across the entire United States. He shares five lessons...
Dear fellow refugees, here's how I found resilience | Chantale Zuzi Leader
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chantale Zuzi Leader is one of the millions of displaced people around the world. In a deeply moving talk, she reflects on losing her family, home and...
Is menopause the beginning of the end? | Body Stuff with Dr. Jen Gunter
17 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There are only two mammals who have evolved to survive after their child bearing years: toothed whales and humans. This stage of life is called menopa...
The creative power of your intuition | Bozoma Saint John
16 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Great ideas are like electricity -- they snap into sharp focus and sprint from place to place. What's the best way to capture them? Bozoma Saint John,...
The miracle of organ donation — and a breakthrough for the future | Abbas Ardehali
15 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Organ transplants save lives, but they come with challenges: every minute a healthy donated organ is on ice increases risk. And even if things go perf...
Meet mini-grids — the clean energy solution bringing power to millions | Tombo Banda
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hundreds of millions of people lack access to electricity in Sub-Saharan Africa, relying on highly polluting diesel and firewood for power and light. ...
How a sanctuary for self-expression can change lives | Lindsay Morris and Reed J. Williams
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After bringing her son to a summer camp for gender-nonconforming children, photographer Lindsay Morris launched a project to share the campers' storie...
A path to social safety for migrant workers | Ashif Shaikh
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hundreds of millions of migrant workers travel within their countries to seek out means of survival — often leaving behind all they know for months ...
3 mysteries of the universe — and a new force that might explain them | Alex Keshavarzi
11 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We're still in the dark about what 95 percent of our universe is made of — and the standard model for understanding particle physics has hit a limit...
How to outsmart bias at work | Fixable
10 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever felt like something about your identity was getting in the way of your success? On this episode of Fixable, another podcast from the TED...
How to lead with radical candor | Kim Scott
09 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"How can you say what you mean without being mean?" asks CEO coach and author Kim Scott. Delving into the delicate balance between caring and challeng...
Why are women still taken less seriously than men? | Mary Ann Sieghart
08 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Women are routinely underestimated, overlooked, interrupted, talked over or mistaken for someone more junior at the workplace. Author Mary Ann Sieghar...
The unsung heroes fighting malnutrition | Shruthi Baskaran-Makanju
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The pastoralists in Africa sustainably produce meat and milk to help feed the continent. But their way of life — and work — is under threat. Food ...
How to find creativity and purpose in the face of adversity | Suleika Jaouad
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How can you find strength during life's most difficult moments? Author Suleika Jaouad's experience detailed in the documentary "American Symphony," an...
How to bridge political divides — from two friends on opposing sides | Samar Ali and Clint Brewer
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On paper, law professor Samar Ali and public affairs strategist Clint Brewer seem to come from very different — and perhaps opposing — backgrounds...
How business can improve the world, not just the bottom line | Esha Chhabra
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"Sustainability has become more marketing than action," says environmental business journalist Esha Chhabra. Challenging conventional business models ...
What will you do with your one wild and precious planet? | How to Be a Better Human
03 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Most of us get that climate change is a global problem we need to solve, fast. But that can feel incredibly overwhelming when most of us don't even kn...
The billion-dollar problem in education | Tanishia Lavette Williams
02 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Standardized testing is deeply woven into the fabric of US education, but does it foster genuine learning? Educator Tanishia Lavette Williams sheds li...
How AI and democracy can fix each other | Divya Siddarth
01 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We don't have to sacrifice our freedom for the sake of technological progress, says social technologist Divya Siddarth. She shares how a group of peop...