TED

07/12/2024

A building’s design can do more than fit an aesthetic — it can serve the public good too:

Architect and building tech innovator Doris Sung presents a compelling vision for reimagining building facades as active contributors to urban life and public health. Showcasing innovative technologies — like buildings that filter particulates out of the air and facades that react to heat — Sung...

07/12/2024

Whether it’s a birthday song or a breakup song, music can help you remember key moments in your life. Here's the science behind how a song make you feel a certain way: http://t.ted.com/Kw0DBnw

07/12/2024

Can’t seem to stop putting off your to-do list — even as it grows? Here’s why you might find yourself caught in cycles of procrastination — and how to escape:

The report you've been putting off is due tomorrow. It's time to buckle down, open your computer ... and check your phone. Maybe watch your favorite YouTube channel? Or maybe you should just start in the morning? This is the cycle of procrastination. So, why do we procrastinate when we know it's bad...

06/12/2024

A warming planet doesn’t just change the weather — according to this journalist, it also fuels violence around the world:

Climate change doesn't just melt ice caps, it also fuels conflict, corruption and division worldwide, explains TED Fellow and journalist Peter Schwartzstein. From droughts in Syria to rising seas in Bangladesh, he explores how climate stress escalates existing social instabilities — and underscore...

06/12/2024

Facebook, Instagram and TikTok might be addictive — but education can be just as captivating. Here’s how Duolingo creator Luis Von Ahn made learning a new language as irresistible as social media: http://t.ted.com/q2XBt3f

05/12/2024

"They have not given up. And that is what I want to share about Afghan girls. That is what makes us different, and that is what should be supported and appreciated and heard." - activist Nila Ibrahimi

Afghan activist Nila Ibrahimi shares her experience using song to protest — and ultimately reverse — oppressive laws in Afghanistan just before the Taliban took back control of the country. In a brief Q&A with Head of TED Chris Anderson, Ibrahimi sends a powerful message about the strength of gi...

05/12/2024

AI can change the world — but it can also be weaponized against the truth, explains politician Cara Hunter. Here’s how deepfakes are becoming a threat to democracy — and how to combat them:

A nightmare scenario happened to politician Cara Hunter: just weeks before her election, she became the victim of a deepfake scam that threatened to upend her life and career. In a fearless talk, she explores AI's potential to undermine truth and democracy — and offers a path forward to harness th...

05/12/2024

Being sick doesn’t just bring you down — it can make you feel down too. Here’s how inflammation in your body can affect your mood — and your stress: http://t.ted.com/K4SaXNg

04/12/2024

Wrap up 2024 with a look back at your favorite TED Talks from this past year — from AI and aliens to work advice and democracy.

Watch the top 10 most popular talks of 2024 here: http://t.ted.com/yJvnYbG

04/12/2024

When we see beauty, we see hope, says artist Lily Yeh. Here’s how she using art to inspire broken communities to come together:

Lily Yeh calls herself a barefoot artist: she travels the world with a suitcase full of art supplies, working with whoever wants to join her. In an inspiring talk, she shares the fruits of her collaborative art projects that bring color, community and beauty to public spaces often seen as “broken....

04/12/2024

The truth matters says Vidhya Ramalingam — but sharing it doesn’t always work against false messages. Here’s how to actually combat disinformation:

How do we protect ourselves from being misled online? Counter-terrorism expert Vidhya Ramalingam reveals how disinformation is being weaponized to justify violence — increasingly against climate scientists — and introduces a powerful tool called "prebunking": a proactive approach that empowers p...

04/12/2024

Need a laugh? Take a moment to watch this hilarious talk from the founder of TED — (Spoiler Alert: He’s not actually.) http://t.ted.com/Pi4WEHp

03/12/2024

What if generosity went viral the same way fun videos on the Internet do? Here’s what Head of TED Chris Anderson says happens when we witness the kindness of others — and how we can amplify our own: http://t.ted.com/XekGu7O

03/12/2024

“It takes bravery to trade the known for the unknown. It takes courage to do something that might seem like a step sideways or backwards to someone else. But you will never really know who you are or what you are capable of until you learn how to try.”

Success in your career looks different for everyone — but no matter your industry, you'll need to take risks. Company and community builder Molly Graham shares three key skills to learn before jumping off the metaphorical cliff, outlining a path off the corporate ladder and into true professional ...

02/12/2024

Want to make public speaking feel less scary? Try the coffee shop test:

Why do so many of us get nervous when public speaking? Communication expert Lawrence Bernstein says the key to dealing with the pressure is as simple as having a casual chat. He introduces the "coffee shop test" as a way to help you overcome nerves, connect with your audience and deliver a message t...

02/12/2024

Personal achievement — like getting a new job or getting promoted — is great, but it isn't truly what gives life meaning, says Brian S. Lowery. Here’s how he says true fulfillment comes from providing for others rather than for yourself: http://t.ted.com/LohbyJ6

02/12/2024

Would you spend 4 months trekking through 24/7 darkness in -40° Celsius temperatures — while surrounded by polar bears! — to document a scientific expedition in the Arctic? This photographer did — and the results are stunning:

The Arctic is warming at twice the rate of the global average, so it’s essential for scientists to study this climate now so they can better understand our warming world. Photographer Esther Horvat…

01/12/2024

“In honor to the countless women who did not survive domestic violence and HIV/AIDS, I wanted to use my science to make a difference in the lives of others like me. But that meant changing the way science was done in the first place.”

What's the best way to develop and implement solutions to social problems? TED Fellow and human rights activist Monica Malta discusses why traditional, top-down policymaking often fails by excluding key voices and missing root causes. She shows why community-based participatory research — a method...