- + How to live with fire | Oral McGuire—Uncontrolled fire threatens nature — but the right kind of fire can maintain the health and balance of the land, says fire management expert Oral McGu...
- + The weird and wonderful art of Niceaunties | Niceaunties—Welcome to the "Auntieverse" — a surreal tribute to "auntie culture" by artist Niceaunties, inspired by the spirit of the women who care for each othe...
- + The art of persuasive storytelling | Kelly D. Parker—"Storytelling is one of the most powerful marketing and leadership tools there is," says communications expert Kelly D. Parker. She explains how stori...
- + A climate solution? The wisdom passed down through generations | Louise Mabulo—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 b...
- + What is an AI anyway? | Mustafa Suleyman—When it comes to artificial intelligence, what are we actually creating? Even those closest to its development are struggling to describe exactly wher...
- + AI is turning into something totally new | Mustafa Suleyman—When it comes to artificial intelligence, what are we actually creating? Even those closest to its development are struggling to describe exactly wher...
- + How AI will step off the screen and into the real world | Daniela Rus—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—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—How can Israel and Palestine achieve peace? Palestinian peacemaker Aziz Abu Sarah and Israeli peacemaker Maoz Inon discuss the immeasurable tragedies ...
- + What you can do to stop economic crime | Hanjo Seibert—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. E...
- + Why you should disappoint your parents | Desiree Akhavan—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...
- + Can cannabis help you sleep? Here's the science | Jen Walsh—Can cannabis actually treat insomnia? It's complicated, says sleep physiologist Jen Walsh. While the plant has been used across time and cultures, the...
- + A new national park to reclaim Indigenous land | Tracie Revis—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...
- + Ideas change everything — and what's next for TED | Chris Anderson and Monique Ruff-Bell—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...
- + Can AI catch criminals at sea? | Dyhia Belhabib—Can AI help catch oceanic outlaws? From drug smugglers to modern-day pirates, maritime crime fighter Dyhia Belhabib introduces Heva: an AI-powered too...
- + Music, movement and poetry | Tunde Olaniran—Joined onstage by four dancers, multidisciplinary artist Tunde Olaniran smolders through a set of songs powered by experimental electronic beats. [Aut...
- + A futuristic vision for Latin America, rooted in ancient design | Catalina Lotero—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—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—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 peopl...
- + What happens to sex in midlife? A look at the "bedroom gap" | Maria Sophocles—Menopause isn't just hot flashes, says gynecologist and sexual medicine specialist Maria Sophocles. It's often accompanied by overlooked symptoms like...
- + A comedian's take on how to save democracy | Jordan Klepper—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 (...
- + The human cost of coal mining in China | Xiaojun "Tom" Wang—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—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...
- + Your invitation to help build a sustainable future | Jim Snabe—"If we want to avoid a climate disaster, we need much more radical leadership," says Jim Snabe, who knows a thing or two about leadership as chairman ...
- + Let your garden grow wild | Rebecca McMackin—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—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—How can you effectively support people at work and in your community, especially when they're different from you? Inclusion strategist Amber Cabral sh...
- + How business leaders can renew democracy | Daniella Ballou-Aares—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—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 | Madison Mohns—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—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 h...
- + Dear fellow refugees, here's how I found resilience | Chantale Zuzi Leader—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...
- + The miracle of organ donation — and a breakthrough for the future | Abbas Ardehali—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—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 | Reed J. Williams and Lindsay Morris—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—Hundreds of millions of migrant workers travel within their countries to seek out means of survival — often leaving behind all they know for months or...
- + 3 mysteries of the universe — and a new force that might explain them | Alex Keshavarzi—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. ...
- + Why are women still taken less seriously than men? | Mary Ann Sieghart—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—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 syst...
- + How to lead with radical candor | Kim Scott—"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...
- + How to find creativity and purpose in the face of adversity | Suleika Jaouad—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—On paper, law professor Samar Ali and public affairs strategist Clint Brewer seem to come from very different — and perhaps opposing — backgrounds. Bu...
- + How business can improve the world, not just the bottom line | Esha Chhabra—"Sustainability has become more marketing than action," says environmental business journalist Esha Chhabra. Challenging conventional business models ...
- + How AI and democracy can fix each other | Divya Siddarth—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...
- + The drumline meets the danceline | Mahogany-N-Motion—Mahogany-N-Motion, a student-run women's dance group from Spelman College in Atlanta, Georgia, delivers a drumline-infused performance that brings the...
- + The billion-dollar problem in education | Tanishia Lavette Williams—Standardized testing is deeply woven into the fabric of US education, but does it foster genuine learning? Educator Tanishia Lavette Williams sheds li...
- + A meditation on Rumi and the power of poetry | Leili Anvar—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—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—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—Is cybercrime getting easier? Cybersecurity expert Ryan Pullen dives into his work investigating massive digital breaches and testing security blindsp...
- + The 5 tenets of turning pain into power | Christine Schuler Deschryver—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—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—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—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—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—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 ...
- + What the world can learn from Ukraine's fight for democracy | Olesya Khromeychuk—"A flourishing democracy next door is a scary thing for an autocrat," says Ukrainian historian Olesya Khromeychuk. Detailing the history of Ukraine's ...
- + When you inform women, you transform lives | Paige Alexander—Access to information is the key to unlocking human rights for all, says equality champion Paige Alexander. From educating female entrepreneurs on how...
- + An Israeli and a Palestinian talk peace, dignity and safety | Ali Abu Awwad and Ami Dar—Israel and Palestine have grappled with enduring territorial disputes and complex geopolitical tensions across generations. In this profound TED Membe...
- + How sci-fi informs our climate future — and what to do next | Zainab Usman—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—"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 pa...
- + "Atalanta" | The Merian Ensemble—Chamber music group The Merian Ensemble delight with an evocative, transporting performance of Nicole Chamberlain's "Atalanta" for flute, oboe, bass c...
- + The climate solutions worth funding — now | Jonathan Foley—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—Sometimes, you need to break the rules to innovate — but which ones? Entrepreneurship professor John Mullins shares six counter-conventional mindsets ...
- + What makes someone vote against their political party? | Sarah Longwell—Our brains are hardwired to crave community and belonging — a tribal instinct that drives politics in the United States, says political strategist Sar...
- + Wild, intricate sculptures — made out of my hair | Laetitia Ky—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 babies think about danger | Shari Liu—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—Laprisha Berry Daniels' grandparents left the Southern United States and migrated north to Detroit in the 1950s — a move that could be considered a bi...
- + Leadership in the age of AI | Paul Hudson and Lindsay Levin—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—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—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? ...
- + "Universe" / "Statues" / "Liberation" | Buzz—Electro-pop artist Buzz unfurls an enchanting, genre-bending performance of three original songs. [Author: contact@ted.com (TED)] [Category: Higher Ed...
- + Can a simple brick be the next great battery? | John O'Donnell—The world relies on manufacturing, and manufacturing relies on heat — a massive contributor to global carbon emissions, responsible for a quarter of t...
- + Advice for leaders on creating a culture of belonging | Melonie D. Parker—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—"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—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...
- + How film changes the way we see the world | Ava DuVernay—"People told me this was an unadaptable book, so the only logical thing to do was to try to adapt it," says writer, producer and filmmaker Ava DuVerna...
- + Fight for justice — even if you don't live to see it | Golriz Lucina—Storyteller Golriz Lucina recounts how the historic sacrifice of Iranian 19th-century poet and mystic Táhirih planted the seeds for the "Woman, Life, ...
- + What if advertising was honest? | Sylvester Chauke—After years of brand building, marketing veteran Sylvester Chauke realized that his industry had sold the world on overconsumption, with devastating c...
- + The beauty of wildlife — and an artistic call to protect it | Isabella Kirkland—"I think of my paintings as alarm clocks," says artist Isabella Kirkland. "They're reminders of what's at stake; the only problem is we keep pushing t...
- + Let curiosity lead | Yara Shahidi—Don't second-guess what "distracts" you, says actor-producer Yara Shahidi; that's your curiosity coming through. The star of hit shows like "black-ish...
- + Could AI give you X-ray vision? | Tara Boroushaki—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 ...
- + What happens when we deny people abortions? | Diana Greene Foster—How does getting an abortion — or not — influence a woman's life? Demographer Diana Greene Foster puts forward the results of The Turnaway Study, her ...
- + How to build democracy — in an authoritarian country | Tessza Udvarhelyi—"Today, Hungary is in the gray zone between a dictatorship and a democracy," says activist Tessza Udvarhelyi. "This did not happen overnight." In a ro...
- + The US vs. itself — and other top global risks in 2024 | Ian Bremmer—2024 will be a dangerous year for the world, says Ian Bremmer, president and founder of Eurasia Group and GZERO Media. Forecasting the top geopolitica...
- + It's time for infectious generosity. Here's how | Chris Anderson—What would happen to humanity if generosity went viral? Sharing transformative stories from around the world, head of TED Chris Anderson outlines why ...
- + Is alternative meat the recipe for a healthier planet? | Tao Zhang—A Chinese saying goes, "There's no pleasure in eating without meat." And the data backs that up: every year, China consumes 26 percent of the world's ...
- + Enough red tape — we need to say yes to clean energy | Rich Powell—Climate innovation leader Rich Powell dives into the bureaucracy, bottlenecks and not-in-my-backyard attitude preventing the US from achieving its gre...
- + Don't be a jerk to your barista — and other thoughts on frontline work | Adriann Negreros—All jobs, especially those held by frontline workers, should have dignity and the ability to turn into great careers, says change management expert Ad...
- + The vital data you flush down the toilet | Newsha Ghaeli—"Everybody pees and poops — and we know that urine and stool contain a rich source of information on our health," says data detective Newsha Ghaeli. E...
- + What's your leadership language? | Rosita Najmi—In a globe-trotting career that has spanned corporations, governments, nonprofits and philanthropy, Rosita Najmi has often found herself translating a...
- + Life is hard. Art helps | Liana Finck—Cartoonist Liana Finck's drawings hold our hands through life's predicaments, big and small: dating, breakups, what to make for dinner, how to leave a...
- + Why businesses need a dreamer's magic and a doer's realism | Beth Viner—At work, the dreamers often get credit for the big ideas, but they can also sometimes seem untethered to reality to the doers, who are trying to ... g...
- + When AI can fake reality, who can you trust? | Sam Gregory—We're fast approaching a world where widespread, hyper-realistic deepfakes lead us to dismiss reality, says technologist and human rights advocate Sam...
- + My mission to change the narrative of mental health | Glenn Close—Legendary actor and mental health advocate Glenn Close is on a quest to change how we think about mental health, starting with her decision to speak o...
- + Why you should embrace mediocrity | Crispin Thurlow—From "elite" pickles to "premium" baby diapers, marketers are constantly telling us to seek superiority — but "by the simple law of averages, most of ...
- + Why AI will spark exponential economic growth | Cathie Wood—Investor Cathie Wood explores this unique moment in technology, which she sees as being marked by the simultaneous evolution of five pivotal innovatio...
- + "Hey Look Ma, I Made It" / "Believer" | Detroit Youth Choir—Detroit Youth Choir rocks the house with a performance of "Hey Look Ma, I Made It" by Panic! At The Disco and "Believer" by Imagine Dragons, putting t...
- + How to build a global pro-democracy movement | Yordanos Eyoel—"Democracy is the most compelling vision we have for self-governance," says freedom advocate Yordanos Eyoel. Taking a stand against predatory and oppo...
- + What happens as we die? | Kathryn Mannix—Have we lost the practical wisdom of what happens as people die? With lessons from a career witnessing thousands of people's final breaths, palliative...
- + How acts of kindness sparked a global movement | Asha Curran—"We underestimate the power of our own generous actions," says Asha Curran, CEO of the global generosity movement GivingTuesday. Sharing stories of pe...
- + Time is running out on climate change. The metaverse could help | Cedrik Neike—The metaverse could be our key to making real progress in the fight against climate change, says engineer Cedrik Neike. Examining how AI-powered model...
- + Life lessons from Beethoven's Symphony No. 9 | Benjamin Zander—Legendary conductor Benjamin Zander explains his view on the difference between "positive thinking" and "possibility" (one's a fraud; the other's the ...
- + TED Explores: A New Climate Vision | TED Countdown—The impacts of climate change are growing, but so are the world's attempts to stop them. Hosted by Manoush Zomorodi of the TED Radio Hour, this specia...
- + How stress drains your brain — and what to do about it | Nicole Byers—Do you ever feel extra forgetful? Stress could be the culprit. In a fascinating talk about how your memory works, neuropsychologist Nicole Byers share...
- + Why science needs to get behind natural medicine | Jeff Chen—Pharmaceutical companies often only patent drugs they can monetize, creating synthetic versions of remedies already available in nature. In this quick...
- + The unifying power of grace | Sean Goode—"Will you forgive me?" asks community leader Sean Goode. He proposes that the promise of forgiveness before wrongdoing — what he calls "unapologetic g...
- + How stem cells orchestrate healing — and how to speed it up | Kevin Stone—From synthetic embryos to lab-grown skin, we live in a brave new world of stem cell advances. So why can it still take years to recover from injury? O...
- + The future of repairing the human body | Nina Tandon—As humans live longer than ever before, we need our implants to last as long as we do, says bioengineer Nina Tandon. Using stem cells and digital fabr...
- + True love — and the myth of "happily ever after" | Francesca Hogi—"The fairytale industrial complex has been lying to you," says love coach and podcast host Francesca Hogi. Having spent years talking to thousands of ...
- + The transformative potential of AGI — and when it might arrive | Shane Legg and Chris Anderson—As the cofounder of Google DeepMind, Shane Legg is driving one of the greatest transformations in history: the development of artificial general intel...
- + AI's single point of failure | Rob Toews—"The world's most important advanced technology is nearly all produced in a single facility," says AI expert Rob Toews. He describes how one company i...
- + Can AI catch what doctors miss? | Eric Topol—AI could propel the biggest transformation in the history of medicine, says physician-scientist Eric Topol. He explains how sophisticated AI models ca...
- + What will happen to marketing in the age of AI? | Jessica Apotheker—Generative AI is poised to transform the workplace, but we still need human brains for new ideas, says marketing expert Jessica Apotheker. She explore...
- + How to find humor in life's absurdity | Maira Kalman—With levity and profound insight, artist Maira Kalman reflects on life, death, dinner parties, not knowing the right answers, the joys of eating a hot...
- + How to stop the next pandemic? Stop deforestation | Neil Vora—Clearing tropical forests isn't just dangerous to the natural world — it's also a threat to human health and wellbeing, says physician Neil Vora. Trac...
- + Democracy works — we just need better leaders | Lindiwe Mazibuko—South Africa transitioned to democracy in the 1990s with a visionary constitution, but the promises of that constitution are largely unfulfilled to th...
- + A playbook for financing climate solutions | Nili Gilbert and David Blood—Tackling climate change costs a lot of money — and the financial sector is key to getting that money flowing. In a wide-ranging conversation, sustaina...
- + How to harness abundant, clean energy for 10 billion people | Julio Friedmann—We can produce abundant, sustainable and cheap energy — for everyone, says physicist Julio Friedmann. He explores the infrastructure, innovation and i...
- + Can we hack photosynthesis to feed the world? | Steve Long—Photosynthesis is one of the most important processes on the planet, helping produce the food we eat and the air we breathe. Crop scientist Steve Long...
- + Life on the frontlines of war reporting | Jane Ferguson—Covering global war stories can be hard and thankless — but it's critical work if the rest of us are to understand what's really going on in the world...
- + The science behind how sickness shapes your mood | Keely Muscatell—Your immune system is more socially aware than you think, says social neuroscientist and psychology professor Keely Muscatell. Investigating the inter...
- + The case for a new Great Migration in the US | Charles M. Blow—Social progress in the United States often seems to take two steps forward and one step back, with hard-fought civil rights wins countered by a seemin...
- + Why you shouldn't trust boredom | Kevin H. Gary—Are you actually bored, or is something else going on? Educator Kevin H. Gary shares three practical takeaways to deal with the doldrums, so you can t...
- + When Biden met Xi (and what's going on with the US and China) | Ian Bremmer—US President Joe Biden and President of the People's Republic of China Xi Jinping recently met in San Francisco. It was the first time Xi had visited ...
- + A crash course in making political change | Katie Fahey—You don't need political power to make real change, says activist Katie Fahey. She tells the story of how she led a successful movement in Michigan to...
- + The exciting, perilous journey toward AGI | Ilya Sutskever—Just weeks before the management shakeup at OpenAI rocked Silicon Valley and made international news, the company's cofounder and chief scientist Ilya...
- + Meet methane, the invisible climate villain | Marcelo Mena—A landfill on fire doesn't only emit a horrid stench — it has devastating consequences for the environment, too. The culprit is methane, an often unde...
- + The secret perks of driving electric | Cynthia Williams—Electric vehicles need to be more than just eco-friendly — they have to be more chic, convenient and affordable than their gas-powered alternatives, s...
- + Are you really as good at something as you think? | Robin Kramer—Does confidence equal competence? Not quite. In a talk that will make you better aware of yourself, experimental psychologist Robin Kramer delves into...
- + The real gold of our economy is in our hands | Salvatore Cali—The vast majority of our time at work is spent trudging through redundant and outdated workflows, says operations visionary Salvatore Cali. Laying out...
- + Why you should ditch deadly fossil-fuel appliances | Donnel Baird—In the US, people spend the overwhelming majority of their time inside buildings that burn fossil fuels, which are bad for both the environment and hu...
- + An alternative to the "midlife crisis" | Chip Conley—Midlife doesn't have to be a scary time, says entrepreneur Chip Conley. In this short yet profound talk, he takes inspiration from the natural world t...
- + The unexpected way spirituality connects to climate change | Gopal D. Patel—Environmental activist Gopal D. Patel thinks the climate movement could learn a lot from one of the longest-standing social initiatives in human histo...
- + It's time to rethink the role of First Lady | Irina Karamanos Adrian—Irina Karamanos Adrian didn't plan on becoming Chile's First Lady — but she set out to transform the role all the same. She shares how she's fighting ...
- + Returning to school mid-career? Here's what you need to know | Candice Neveu—Are you thinking of returning to school? Educator Candice Neveu shares three challenges you might face continuing your education mid-career — and thre...
- + The dark side of competition in AI | Liv Boeree—Competition is a core part of human nature, and it can drive us to extraordinary feats. But when it goes wrong, the results can be devastating. Poker ...
- + Photographing nature beyond the limits of human perception | Doris Mitsch—Artist Doris Mitsch invites us to revel in the wonders of nature through her dazzling photography: stacked images of starlings in flight, hawks surfin...
- + Is technology our savior — or our slayer? | Ruha Benjamin—When it comes to technology, we're often presented with two contrasting visions of the future: one where technology fulfills all our desires, and anot...
- + Artificial skin? We made it — here's why | Anna Maria Coclite—Material scientist Anna Maria Coclite unveils "smart skin" — artificial skin technology that responds to touch, temperature and humidity like your ver...
- + The powerful possibilities of recycling the world's batteries | Emma Nehrenheim—The world has plenty of clean energy. The problem is storing that energy and getting it where we need it, when we need it, says battery recycling pion...
- + The power of unconventional thinking | David McWilliams—From World War I to the 2008 economic collapse and beyond, history shows that economists don't always see the future as clearly as they think they do,...
- + AI is dangerous, but not for the reasons you think | Sasha Luccioni—AI won't kill us all — but that doesn't make it trustworthy. Instead of getting distracted by future existential risks, AI ethics researcher Sasha Luc...
- + How to keep AI under control | Max Tegmark—The current explosion of exciting commercial and open-source AI is likely to be followed, within a few years, by creepily superintelligent AI – which ...
- + How to think computationally about AI, the universe and everything | Stephen Wolfram—Drawing on his decades-long mission to formulate the world in computational terms, Stephen Wolfram delivers a profound vision of computation and its r...
- + My quest to end the horror of gun violence in the US | Lucy McBath—US Congresswoman Lucy McBath has made it her mission to seek bipartisan solutions for gun safety, leading the way in sponsoring so-called "red flag" l...
- + A simple way to inspire your team | David Burkus—Using paychecks, perks and carefully worded mission statements plastered on posters, companies are on a never-ending quest to find what drives morale ...
- + How comedy helps us deal with hard truths | Roy Wood Jr.—There's a saying that comedy is tragedy plus time. Perhaps that's why some of our biggest problems feel easiest to manage with a dose of humor. Comedi...
- + How to make learning as addictive as social media | Luis von Ahn—When technologist Luis von Ahn was building the popular language-learning platform Duolingo, he faced a big problem: Could an app designed to teach yo...
- + Caregiving is real work — let's treat it that way | Sharmi Surianarain—Every day, people around the world spend 16 billion hours on unpaid care work — cooking for families, caring for children and older relatives and othe...
- + A cleaner world could start in a rice field | Jim Whitaker and Jessica Whitaker Allen—Rice is the world's largest food source — and it's also a massive emitter of methane gas, a key contributor to climate change. Fifth-generation rice f...
- + The ordinary people doing extraordinary things in Ukraine | Oleksandra Matviichuk—How do we defend people's freedom and dignity against authoritarianism, when the "law of war" doesn't seem to apply anymore? In the face of the Russia...
- + Let's reframe cancel culture | Sarah Jones—Cancel culture launched a reckoning that was long overdue — but that doesn't mean it's getting everything right. Filmmaker and actor Sarah Jones slips...
- + The joy of learning random things on Wikipedia | Annie Rauwerda—Writer Annie Rauwerda makes a habit of getting lost among the seemingly endless digital archives of Wikipedia, discovering fake towns, promiscuous tor...
- + Unions for climate action! | Payton M. Wilkins—In the long term, shutting down a coal mine means cleaner air and a healthier environment — but in the short term, it can devastate a community or fam...
- + How rest can make you better at your job | Alex Soojung-Kim Pang—Yes, you need to take breaks at work. Not only is resting good for your brain — it might even make you more creative. Here are consultant Alex Soojung...
As of 4/26/24 2:57am. Last new 4/24/24 10:59pm. Score: 61
- Next feed in category: The Christian Institute - UK