TED Talks Daily

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

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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

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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...

A meditation on Rumi and the power of poetry | Leili Anvar

29 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In an ode to the Persian language, author Leili Anvar unfurls the work of 13th-century mystic poet Rumi and reflects on how poetry gives meaning to ou...

What's the point of digital fashion? | Karinna Grant

28 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What if you could own more clothes without crowding your closet or growing your carbon footprint? Introducing the dematerialized future of your wardro...

How poop turns into forests | Ludmila Rattis

27 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know the world's largest tropical forest is partly formed by seeds emerging from poop? Ecologist Ludmila Rattis reveals the surprisingly fruit...

How clicking a single link can cost millions | Ryan Pullen

26 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Is cybercrime getting easier? Cybersecurity expert Ryan Pullen dives into his work investigating massive digital breaches and testing security blindsp...

The artists re-framing Chicago | Far Flung with Saleem Reshamwala

25 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Bean needs to move over — there's a new art movement in Chicago, and it's led by artists who are completely reimagining how residents think abou...

The 5 tenets of turning pain into power | Christine Schuler Deschryver

24 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A supportive community is the key to cultivating resilience and unlocking healing. Sharing the story of a transformative recovery program for survivor...

TED is 40 — here's how it all started | Chris Anderson and Richard Saul Wurman

23 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

To celebrate TED's 40th anniversary, Head of TED Chris Anderson and TED's founder Richard Saul Wurman reflect on the conference's transformative journ...

Can nanoparticles help fight hunger? | Christy L. Haynes

22 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A game-changing solution to the global food crisis could come from something so tiny you can't see it with the naked eye. Nanomaterials chemist Christ...

Is climate change slowing down the ocean? | Susan Lozier

21 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ocean waters are constantly on the move, traveling far distances in complex currents that regulate Earth's climate and weather patterns. How might cli...

How to design for dignity during times of war | Slava Balbek

20 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when architecture meets empathy? Through the challenges of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, architect and humanitarian Slava Balbek, who ...

The Herds, a vast act of theater to spark climate action | Amir Nizar Zuabi

19 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Theater has the power to transform the most pressing issues of our time from news stories into human stories, says director and playwright Amir Nizar ...

Hidden Figures author Margot Lee Shetterly on reframing the stories we tell | ReThinking with Adam Grant

18 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Margot Lee Shetterly used to be an investment banker, a business owner and a content marketing and editorial consultant. Now she's the author of the n...

An Israeli and a Palestinian talk peace, dignity and safety | Ali Abu Awwad and Ami Dar

17 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Israel and Palestine have grappled with enduring territorial disputes and complex geopolitical tensions across generations. In this profound TED Membe...

What the world can learn from Ukraine's fight for democracy | Olesya Khromeychuk

16 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

“A flourishing democracy next door is a scary thing for an autocrat,” says Ukrainian historian Olesya Khromeychuk. Detailing the history of Ukrain...

When you inform women, you transform lives | Paige Alexander

15 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Access to information is the key to unlocking human rights for all, says equality champion Paige Alexander. From educating female entrepreneurs on how...

True love — and the myth of "happily ever after" | Francesca Hogi

14 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

"The fairytale industrial complex has been lying to you," says love coach and podcast host Francesca Hogi. Having spent years talking to thousands of ...

How sci-fi informs our climate future — and what to do next | Zainab Usman

13 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Science fiction authors have warned us for decades: division among global leaders can quickly create dystopia. Political economist Zainab Usman thinks...

Life's an obstacle course — here's how to navigate it | Maryam Banikarim

12 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

"Instead of seeing life's challenges as obstacles, I see them as an obstacle course — a fascinating array of tests that I'm curious to see if I can ...

The hidden world of stadium deals | Good Sport

11 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Stadiums are not just a place for sports fans to cheer on the home team -- they're also concert venues, convention centers and even serve as makeshift...

An NFL quarterback on overcoming setbacks and self-doubt | Alex Smith

10 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Former NFL quarterback Alex Smith almost died after a particularly rough tackle snapped his leg in 2018 -- yet he was back on the field just two years...

The next grand challenge for AI | Jim Fan

09 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Researcher Jim Fan presents the next grand challenge in the quest for AI: the "foundation agent," which would seamlessly operate across both the virtu...

The climate solutions worth funding — now | Jonathan Foley

08 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to climate solutions, "now is better than new, and time is more important than tech," says scientist Jonathan Foley. He presents a six-p...

6 tips on being a successful entrepreneur | John Mullins

07 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes, you need to break the rules to innovate — but which ones? Entrepreneurship professor John Mullins shares six counter-conventional mindset...

What makes someone vote against their political party? | Sarah Longwell

06 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Our brains are hardwired to crave community and belonging — a tribal instinct that drives politics in the United States, says political strategist S...

Wild, intricate sculptures — made out of my hair | Laetitia Ky

05 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Artist Laetitia Ky has a unique medium: using the hair on her head (and some wire), she creates incredible sculptures of objects, animals, people and ...

How to think critically about history — and why it matters | How to Be a Better Human

04 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever recalled a story only to have someone point out "that's not how it went"? Well, what happens when what we misrepresent are our historica...

You don't actually know what your future self wants | Shankar Vedantam

03 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

"You are constantly becoming a new person," says journalist Shankar Vedantam. In a talk full of beautiful storytelling, he explains the profound impac...

How babies think about danger | Shari Liu

02 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are babies oblivious to danger? It's not that simple, says cognitive scientist Shari Liu. Sharing surprising insights (and plenty of baby videos) from...

Lessons from the past on adapting to climate change | Laprisha Berry Daniels

01 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Laprisha Berry Daniels' grandparents left the Southern United States and migrated north to Detroit in the 1950s — a move that could be considered a ...

Leadership in the age of AI | Paul Hudson and Lindsay Levin

31 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Leaders can't be afraid to disrupt the status quo, says pharmaceutical CEO Paul Hudson. In conversation with TED's Lindsay Levin, he shares how AI eli...

A reframing of masculinity, rooted in empathy | Gary Barker

30 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Urging us to turn away from voices perpetuating harmful stereotypes, gender equality advocate Gary Barker shares three insights on fostering a culture...

What if a simple blood test could detect cancer? | Hani Goodarzi

29 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Catching cancer at its earliest stages saves lives. But in a body made up of trillions of cells, how do you spot a small group of rogue cancer cells? ...

Could AI give you X-ray vision? | Tara Boroushaki

26 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What if a robot could find and deliver your lost phone? AI researcher Tara Boroushaki presents how she's using wireless signals and sensors to create ...

Can a simple brick be the next great battery? | John O'Donnell

25 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The world relies on manufacturing, and manufacturing relies on heat — a massive contributor to global carbon emissions, responsible for a quarter of...

Advice for leaders on creating a culture of belonging | Melonie D. Parker

24 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Google's chief diversity officer Melonie D. Parker joins journalist and host of the "TED Tech" podcast Sherrell Dorsey for a conversation on fostering...

Your creative superpowers can help protect democracy | Sofia Ongele

23 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

"Democracy is more fun and inviting when you take it into your own hands," says creator and activist Sofia Ongele. Sharing how she's using coding and ...

Do gut microbes control your personality? | Kathleen McAuliffe

22 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Biologist Kathleen McAuliffe dives into new research that suggests certain bacteria in your gut can influence major parts of who you are, from your pe...