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An anthem for peace and justice from Israeli and Palestinian youth | Jerusalem Youth Chorus
09 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"Human beings are hardwired to trust one another more when we sing together," says Micah Hendler, founder of the Jerusalem Youth Chorus, a music and d...
The innovators building Africa's thriving tech scene | Peace Itimi
08 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
“A new reality has emerged, one where ambitious Africans are writing their own stories as builders and as innovators,” says business storyteller P...
The Olympic spirit — and how you can tap into it | Allyson Felix
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Allyson Felix is an 11-time Olympic medalist and the most decorated track and field athlete of all time. She joined us live from the 2024 Summer Olymp...
How to disagree with respect — not hate | Spencer J. Cox
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Spencer J. Cox, Republican governor of the state of Utah in the United States, says that even in these deeply polarized times, it's still possible to ...
The unsung heroes putting climate solutions into practice | Aline Sousa
05 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The improper handling of waste is the third largest source of methane emissions in the world, says Aline Sousa, but waste pickers like her help reduce...
Sunday Pick: How free solo climber Alex Honnold faces fear
04 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 ReTh...
The ancient origins of the Olympics | Armand D'Angour
03 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Thousands of years in the making, the Olympics began as part of a religious festival honoring the Greek god Zeus in the rural Greek town of Olympia. B...
How to break through fear and become a leader | Valerie Montgomery Rice
02 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Vigilance. Grit. Resilience. Valerie Montgomery Rice, the president and CEO of Morehouse School of Medicine, shares where she learned these key qualit...
Why isn't the climate movement voting? | Nathaniel Stinnett
01 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Millions of people say they care deeply about climate change ... yet they're not showing up at elections to turn their concern into political power, s...
The secret to finding your ideal workplace | Marion Campan
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What's the most important thing to look for when applying for a new job? Entrepreneur Marion Campan advocates for a focus on company culture above all...
A firework ladder to the sky — and the magic of explosive art | Cai Guo-Qiang
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From a boy setting off small explosions in his living room to the creator of world-famous pyrotechnic events, multidisciplinary artist Cai Guo-Qiang h...
The secret force for limitless energy? Lasers | Tammy Ma
29 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In 2022, physicist Tammy Ma and her team achieved a scientific breakthrough decades in the making: fusion ignition, or the combining of two atoms to g...
TED Talks Daily Book Club: Come Together | Emily Nagoski
28 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is our second installment of the TED Talks Daily Summer Book Club series. Join Elise as she interviews TED speakers about their books and their i...
How buildings can improve life — inside and out | Doris Sung
27 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Architect and building tech innovator Doris Sung presents a compelling vision for reimagining building facades as active contributors to urban life an...
War journalism should be rooted in empathy — not violence | Bel Trew
26 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We need journalism that moves beyond a constant focus on violence and honestly depicts the full impact of war, in and out of the trenches, says confli...
The problem with food and climate — and how to fix it | Jonathan Foley
25 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Global food production — from meat to grains — accounts for a third of all greenhouse gas emissions, says sustainability scientist Jonathan Foley....
The satellite helping slow climate change — right now | Millie Chu Baird
24 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Meet MethaneSAT: the satellite circling Earth right now to track global emissions from methane: a highly potent, short-term greenhouse gas. Environmen...
What to do when you offend someone | Lambers Fisher
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Misunderstandings between you and your loved ones will happen — it's what you do next that matters most, says marriage and family therapist Lambers ...
What's possible when the arts belong to everybody | Lear deBessonet with Brian Stokes Mitchell
22 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With huge, city-wide casts from an array of communities, theater director Lear deBessonet's productions illuminate the unique power of the arts to tra...
Sunday Pick: How much water do you actually need a day?
21 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Glowing skin, increased energy, higher mental function and weight loss: These are just a few of the benefits we have been promised for the low cost of...
How to claim your leadership power | Michael Timms
20 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When faced with challenges, do you often seek someone else to blame? Leadership expert Michael Timms shows why this instinct is counterproductive, hig...
Bravery, brilliance and RuPaul Charles | On the Spot
19 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the debut of TED's new "On the Spot" rapid-fire Q&A format, Emmy-winning television superstar and drag icon RuPaul Charles answers questions ab...
Why young people are worse off than their parents — and what to do about it | Scott Galloway and Chris Anderson
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this special conversation, NYU marketing professor Scott Galloway and head of TED Chris Anderson dive deeper into Galloway’s explosive recent TED...
Quantum computers aren’t what you think — they’re cooler | Hartmut Neven
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Quantum computers obtain superpowers by tapping into parallel universes, says Hartmut Neven, the founder and lead of Google Quantum AI. He explains ho...
Can America come together after the Trump assassination attempt? | Ian Bremmer
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this urgent conversation, president and founder of Eurasia Group and GZERO Media Ian Bremmer joins TED’s Helen Walters to discuss the assassinati...
My search for proof aliens exist | Avi Loeb
15 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Why have we not yet found proof of alien life? According to astrophysicist Avi Loeb, we simply haven't dedicated the proper resources. Diving into uni...
Sunday Pick: Mexico City
14 Jul 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 Far ...
How farmworkers are fighting extreme heat | Jon Esformes and Gerardo Reyes Chávez
13 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Farm labor is hot, backbreaking and dangerous work. To protect workers from extreme heat and workplace exploitation, farmworker Gerardo Reyes Chávez ...
3 ideas for communicating across the political divide | Isaac Saul
12 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How does language shape our politics? Journalist Isaac Saul explores how subtle word choices can inhibit productive dialogue about significant issues ...
The alchemy of pop | Kesha
11 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"You can write a song and you can not tell the truth, but your song will suck," says pop star Kesha. So what's the secret to making a great pop song? ...
The fight over minerals for green energy — and a better way forward | Saleem Ali
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
To transition to clean energy and green technology like electric cars, the world needs massive amounts of essential minerals. Environmental peacemaker...
AI that connects the digital and physical worlds | Anima Anandkumar
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
“While language models may help generate new ideas, they cannot attack the hard part of science, which is simulating the necessary physics,” says ...
Lessons from my father’s final days | Laurel Braitman
08 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"Life is an endless sushi conveyor belt of things that are going to test you and teach you at the same time," says writer Laurel Braitman. Exploring t...
Reducing toxic polarization – one conversation at a time | Dave Isay
07 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For the past 20 years StoryCorps has been traveling the country gathering the stories and wisdom of ordinary Americans and archiving them at the Libra...
The secret ingredients of great hospitality | Will Guidara
06 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Restaurateur Will Guidara's life changed when he decided to serve a two-dollar hot dog in his fancy four-star restaurant, creating a personalized expe...
Could psychedelics help patients in therapy? | Benjamin Lewis
05 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's time to make psychiatry more psychedelic, says psychiatrist Benjamin Lewis. Sharing results from his clinical trial on psychedelic-assisted thera...
Democracy requires disagreement. Here's how to do it better | Bret Stephens and Yordanos Eyoel
04 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As authoritarian leaders challenge democratic institutions around the world, some people are questioning whether democracy is even the best political ...
Magic and wonder in the age of AI | David Kwong
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With AI everywhere you look, you may think you've seen it all. Magician David Kwong suggests otherwise, proposing advancements in technology actually ...
A 3-step guide to believing in yourself | Sheryl Lee Ralph
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sheryl Lee Ralph is a force, delivering iconic performances both on stage and screen. But she didn't always know if she'd make it big. In a lively tal...
Next up for AI? Dancing robots | Catie Cuan
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Would you tango with a robot? Inviting us into the fascinating world of dancing machines, robot choreographer Catie Cuan highlights why teaching robot...
TED Talks Daily Book Club: Horse Barbie | Geena Rocero
30 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is our first episode of a new series — the TED Talks Daily Book Club. Join Elise as she interviews TED speakers about their books and their ide...
A street librarian's quest to bring books to everyone | Storybook Maze
29 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As a self-proclaimed radical street librarian, Storybook Maze makes books appear where they're scarce. Through initiatives like free, public book vend...
Lessons from people already adapting to the climate crisis | Dorcas Naishorua
28 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Maasai people have lived sustainably off the savanna for centuries, raising cattle for sustenance and income. Climate activist Dorcas Naishorua pa...
The hidden danger of lead in soil | Yvette Cabrera
27 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There's an invisible health threat right under our feet, says investigative journalist Yvette Cabrera. She digs into the pervasive problem of lead con...
The last 6 decades of AI — and what comes next | Ray Kurzweil
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How will AI improve our lives in the years to come? From its inception six decades ago to its recent exponential growth, futurist Ray Kurzweil highlig...
How you could see inside your body — with a micro-robot | Alex Luebke, Vivek Kumbhari
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Would you swallow a micro-robot? In a gutsy demo, physician Vivek Kumbhari navigates Pillbot, a wireless, disposable robot swallowed onstage by engine...
A scientific breakthrough that could transform how we produce food | David Friedberg
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Agriculture fundamentally changed the way humans live — but at a cost, using up huge tracts of land and wreaking havoc on the environment, even as m...
Sunday Pick: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on facing impostor syndrome and taking criticism
23 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 a special episode of Re...
Why US laws must expand beyond the nuclear family | Diana Adams
22 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The nuclear family model may no longer be the norm in the US, but it's still the basis for social and economic benefits like health care, tax breaks a...
How to do laundry when you're depressed | KC Davis
21 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ever had a hard time doing daily household tasks -- cooking, cleaning, laundry -- and felt like a terrible person for struggling in the first place? T...
Is cultivated meat the future of food? | Uma Valeti
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The way we raise animals is destructive to humans, animals and the environment, says cardiologist and entrepreneur Uma Valeti. He presents a solution ...
A master chef's take on food, culture and community | Marcus Samuelsson
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The secret magic of good food is that it brings people and cultures closer together. Chef Marcus Samuelsson taps into that magic at his acclaimed rest...
To love is to be brave | Kelly Corrigan
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Family life often requires extraordinary bravery, from navigating the daily challenges to surviving the unexpected crises. Author and podcaster Kelly ...
How to spot authoritarianism — and choose democracy | Ian Bassin
17 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Democracy is about having choices — and authoritarianism is about not having them, says lawyer and writer Ian Bassin. Detailing the seven steps of t...
Sunday Pick: Fixable Live - A conversation with Scott Galloway
16 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 a special episode of Fixa...
A second chance for fathers to connect with their kids | Charles C. Daniels, Jr.
15 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Fathers have a profound impact on their children's lives, yet an estimated ten million kids in the US see their dads less than once a month. Through h...
Why you should talk about your anxiety at work | Adam Whybrew
14 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We can’t get rid of anxiety and depression, so we might as well talk about it, says depression truth-teller Adam Whybrew. Sharing his own experience...
Why AI needs a "nutrition label" | Kasia Chmielinski
13 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What do sandwiches have to do with AI? Data reformist Kasia Chmielinski helps us think about artificial intelligence with a useful food metaphor — a...
Entertainment is getting an AI upgrade | Kylan Gibbs
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
AI has the power to bring your favorite fictional characters to life, says technologist Kylan Gibbs. Introducing Caleb, an "AI agent" with personality...
Even healthy couples fight — the difference is how | Julie and John Gottman
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Can conflict actually bring you and your partner closer? It depends on how you fight, say Julie and John Gottman, the world’s leading relationship s...
What DEI gets wrong — and how to do it right | Paolo Gaudiano
10 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Social entrepreneur Paolo Gaudiano explains why many companies are taking the wrong approach to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives — ...
Sunday Pick: Design Matters with Carrie Brownstein
09 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 Design Matters...
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...