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Every weekday, TED Talks Daily brings you the latest talks in audio. Join host and journalist Elise Hu for thought-provoking ideas on every subject imaginable — from Artificial Intelligence to Zoology, and everything in between — given by the world's leading thinkers and creators. With TED Talks Daily, find some space in your day to change your perspectives, ignite your curiosity, and learn something new.

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How Black queer culture sha...

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Names like Bayard Rustin, Frances Thompson and William Dorsey Swann have been largely erased from US history, but they and other Black queer leaders played central roles in monumental movements like emancipation, civil rights and LGBTQ+ pride, among others. In ...

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02.01.2023 How Black queer culture shaped history \| Channing Gerard Joseph Names like Bayard Rustin, Frances Thompson and William Dorsey Swann have been largely erased from US history, but they and other Black queer leaders played central roles in monumental movements like emancipation, civil rights and LGBTQ+ pride, among others. In ...
01.31.2023 The fairy tales of the fossil fuel industry -- and a better climate story \| Luisa Neubauer The fossil fuel industry is a factory of fairy tales, says activist and School Strike for Climate organizer Luisa Neubauer. Tracing the industry's five-decade trickle of lies about climate science, she busts the myth that economic growth and stability are ...
01.30.2023 How to participate in your own legal defense \| Lam Ho Lawyers are advocates for their clients -- and, in court, they're usually the ones who do the talking. Should that always be the case? In an effort to shift this power dynamic, TED Fellow and legal aid activist Lam Ho ...
01.27.2023 5 values for repairing the harms of colonialism \| Jing Corpuz Indigenous wisdom can help solve the planetary crises that colonialism started, says lawyer Jennifer "Jing" Corpuz. Her ancestors, the Kankanaey-Igorot people of the Philippines, are known for creating the Banaue Rice Terraces: centuries-old irrigated mountain terraces that illustrate the magic ...
01.26.2023 The ecstasy of Eskista, an ancient Ethiopian dance \| Melaku Belay By mastering the Eskista, an ancient Ethiopian dance, TED Fellow Melaku Belay survived a childhood on the streets and became a voice for his country. He shares how traditional dances can connect the wisdom of the past to the energy ...
01.25.2023 Hidden connections that transcend borders and defy stereotypes \| Aparna Bharadwaj Global consumer strategist Aparna Bharadwaj shares a fascinating glimpse at under-the-radar affinities that transcend cultures and borders -- from the way people snack in China and Saudi Arabia to how people shop for clothes in the US and Russia. "There ...
01.24.2023 How millennials and Gen Z can invest in a better future \| Miguel Goncalves Millennials and Gen Z will inherit 30 trillion dollars of wealth in the coming decades, and what they do with their money will have an incredible impact on the future of the planet, says impact investor Miguel Goncalves. He makes ...
01.23.2023 The one question every aspiring leader needs to ask \| Constance Hockaday What does inclusive leadership look like? Artist and TED Fellow Constance Hockaday shares how the captain of a trans-Atlantic community raft taught her how to voice her hopes and desires, inspiring a vision of possibility for the future. Hockaday calls ...
01.20.2023 The case for free, universal basic services \| Aaron Bastani Several crises are set to define the next century -- but journalist Aaron Bastani believes we have the technological ability to meet our biggest challenges and create unprecedented levels of prosperity for all. He shows how we could get there ...
01.19.2023 Where does your sense of self come from? A scientific look \| Anil Ananthaswamy 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 Ananthaswamy shares how the experiences of "altered selves" -- resulting from schizophrenia, Alzheimer's, foreign limb ...
01.18.2023 Can we feed ourselves without devouring the planet? \| George Monbiot Farming is the worst thing humanity has ever done to the planet, says journalist George Monbiot. What's more: the global food system could be heading toward collapse. Detailing the technological solutions we need to radically reshape food production -- from ...
01.17.2023 How to recognize privilege – and uplift those without it \| Mariam Veiszadeh Depending on your lot in life, you may see the status quo as a result of unearned privilege or a simple reflection of merit. Backed by statistics and personal stories, lawyer Mariam Veiszadeh offers a much-needed perspective check on the ...
01.16.2023 Using your voice is a political choice \| Amanda Gorman For anyone who believes poetry is stuffy or elitist, Amanda Gorman -- the youngest inaugural poet in US history -- has some characteristically well-chosen words. Poetry is for everyone, she says, and at its core it's all about connection and ...
01.13.2023 How bad data traps people in the US justice system \| Clementine Jacoby Right now, hundreds of thousands of people are "stuck" in the US criminal justice system. They've completed all of their requirements for release, but nobody knows it because the system is run on old databases that don't talk to each ...
01.12.2023 The sustainable brilliance of Indigenous design \| Manu Peni When human rights advocate Manu Peni returned to Papua New Guinea from abroad, he built a home for himself using modern techniques -- and promptly learned a harsh lesson on how the newest ideas aren't always the best ideas. Peni ...
01.11.2023 Why nurses are key to medical innovation \| Ben Gran Nurses represent the front line of health care -- from first breaths to last moments, and everything in between. But there's a vital place nurses are missing in action, says Ben Gran. He makes a compelling case for integrating their ...
01.10.2023 The secret to a happy life -- lessons from 8 decades of research \| Robert Waldinger The happiest and healthiest people are those who have warm connections with others, says psychiatrist Robert Waldinger, who leads the Harvard Study of Adult Development -- one of the longest-running studies of adult life ever conducted. Exploring the crucial link ...
01.09.2023 What the discovery of exoplanets reveals about the universe \| Jessie Christiansen What are the planets outside our solar system like? Astrophysicist and TED Fellow Jessie Christiansen has helped find thousands of them (and counting), and the variety is more wonderful and wild than you might imagine. She shares details on the ...
01.06.2023 How to harness the ancient partnership between forests and fungi \| Colin Averill If we want to better understand the environment and combat climate change, we need to look deep underground, where diverse microscopic fungal networks mingle with tree roots to form symbiotic partnerships, says microbiologist Colin Averill. As we learn more about ...
01.05.2023 The habit that could improve your career \| Paul Catchlove Paul Catchlove believes strongly in the power of reflection. Through every career he's held -- from priest to opera singer to senior management consultant -- he's benefitted from a habit of considering and analyzing his goals, needs and performance. Learn ...
01.04.2023 How to do laundry when you're depressed \| KC Davis Ever had a hard time doing daily household tasks -- cooking, cleaning, laundry -- and felt like a terrible person for struggling in the first place? Therapist KC Davis is here to flip that negative internalized script with a simple ...
01.03.2023 How to design climate-resilient buildings \| Alyssa-Amor Gibbons Architecture can't ignore the realities of climate change. For time-tested solutions that perform under extreme conditions, designer Alyssa-Amor Gibbons says we should look to traditional buildings. Taking us to her home of Barbados, where the hurricane season is unforgiving and ...
01.02.2023 You can do better than a New Year's resolution \| How to Be a Better Human Why do so many of us wait until a new calendar year to start setting our goals? For today's guest, the author Gretchen Rubin, "there really is no magic to January 1st" -- and the best time to start a ...
12.30.2022 The deep time walk \| Outrage + Optimism To close out the year on TED Talks Daily, we wanted to leave you with something special. It's an immersive sound journey through the history of Earth, as told by ecologist and author Stephan Harding. He's had a massive influence ...
12.29.2022 Why you should forget about setting goals \| ReThinking with Adam Grant For someone who doesn't believe in goal setting, Emmanuel Acho is highly accomplished. He's a former NFL linebacker, a TV sports analyst and the bestselling author of "Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man" -- and hosts a video series and ...
12.28.2022 The emotions behind your money habits \| TED Business Your money habits reveal a lot about you: your hopes, fears, dreams and other deep personal truths you may not even be aware of, says accountant Robert A. Belle. He shares how taking stock of your transaction history can unlock ...
12.27.2022 How to be a futurist \| The TED Interview Future forecaster and game designer Jane McGonigal ran a social simulation game in 2008 that had players dealing with the effects of a respiratory pandemic set to happen in the next decade. She wasn't literally predicting the 2020 pandemic -- ...
12.26.2022 Stories of the year \| After Hours This episode is part of the TED Talks Daily end-of-year wrap-up. As 2022 draws to a close, we're sharing some of the most perspective-expanding ideas from the TED Audio Collective to give you a sense of the bigger picture, help ...
12.23.2022 How play helps a kid's brain grow \| Jesse Ilhardt A little bit of playtime can have big benefits for a child's developing brain, like a superfood -- but adult participation is a crucial ingredient for best results. Early-education leader Jesse Ilhardt makes the case for you to put down ...
12.22.2022 Africa's path to clean mobility -- driven by motorcycles \| Adetayo Bamiduro A lack of infrastructure in parts of Africa has made unregulated, gas-powered motorcycle taxis widespread -- a system that gets people where they need to be, but heavily pollutes the air and excludes drivers from the formal economy. TED Fellow ...
12.21.2022 The internet's accessibility problem -- and how to fix it \| Clive Loseby The internet provides access to knowledge for billions across the world, but how accessible is it really? Website accessibility advocate Clive Loseby sheds light on why many parts of the web are closed off to those with disabilities -- and ...
12.20.2022 The board game getting kids excited about school \| Joel Baraka Going to school in a refugee camp can be complicated: students encounter crowded classrooms, rigid curricula and limited access to teachers. Joel Baraka, who grew up in the Kyangwali refugee camp in Uganda, is determined to change that for the ...
12.19.2022 Are insect brains the secret to great AI? \| Frances S. Chance Are insects the key to brain-inspired computing? Neuroscientist Frances S. Chance thinks so. In this buzzy talk, she shares examples of the incredible capabilities of insects -- like the dragonfly's deadly accurate hunting skills and the African dung beetle's superstrength ...
12.16.2022 Why joy is a state of mind \| Angélique Kidjo and Femi Oke With infectious energy, singer-songwriter Angélique Kidjo ties together the threads of her legendary career as a creative force and global activist. In conversation with journalist Femi Oke, she discusses how joy powers her music (and sings an incredible impromptu song), ...
12.15.2022 A creative approach to community climate action \| Xavier Cortada When he learned of the threat that rising sea levels posed to his coastal hometown of Miami, Florida, eco-artist Xavier Cortada founded a movement around beautifully designed elevation markers highlighting the risk of flood damage. The collaborative art project quickly ...
12.14.2022 5 hiring tips every company (and job seeker) should know \| Nithya Vaduganathan To keep up with a rapidly evolving job market, hiring practices need to change, too. In this practical talk, talent strategy expert Nithya Vaduganathan shares five crucial tips every hiring manager (and job seeker) should know in order to cultivate ...
12.13.2022 Can the metaverse bring us closer to wildlife? \| Gautam Shah Technologist and TED Fellow Gautam Shah invites us to imagine how the metaverse could redefine the relationships between humans and other species. By giving individual wild animals a personal identity (such as Fio, a young orangutan in Borneo, or Mweituria, ...
12.12.2022 The billion-dollar pollution solution humanity needs right now \| Stacy Kauk Could the same mechanism used to accelerate vaccine development work for spurring solutions to the climate crisis? Sustainability innovator Stacy Kauk introduces the billion-dollar fund to supercharge the carbon removal market, which would help build a new industry aimed at ...
12.09.2022 Are video calls the best we can do in the age of the metaverse? \| Josephine Eyre Remote work, while redefining the workplace landscape, seems stuck behind endless video conference calls that hinder free-flowing conversation and collaboration. In the 21st century, is that really the best we can do? Digital anthropologist Josephine Eyre makes the case for ...
12.08.2022 How great leaders take on uncertainty \| Anjali Sud and Stephanie Mehta In a constantly changing world, it's impossible for leaders to provide employees with the assurance they want, says Vimeo CEO Anjali Sud. Her solution: lead with humanity and flexibility. In conversation with veteran journalist Stephanie Mehta, Sud discusses her experience ...
12.07.2022 How Indigenous guardians protect the planet and humanity \| Valérie Courtois "If we take care of the land, the land takes care of us," says Indigenous leader Valérie Courtois. As climate change continues to devastate the planet, Indigenous guardians are helping to honor our responsibility to the land, monitoring water quality, ...
12.06.2022 How to tap into your awareness -- and why meditation is easier than you think \| Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche Meditation asks you to slip into a state of serene presence. But why does something that sounds effortless often feel so difficult? In this lighthearted invitation, spiritual leader Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche shares three steps to help you accept the ebb ...
12.05.2022 How can we escape soaring energy bills? Stop using fossil fuels \| Tessa Khan As oil and gas companies continue to make record profits off of the same forces driving climate chaos, war and soaring energy bills, it's become clear that boom times for the fossil fuel industry are bad times for the rest ...
12.02.2022 A disability-inclusive future of work \| Ryan Gersava One billion people worldwide are living with a disability, and too many of them are left unemployed or feeling like they need to hide their conditions due to discriminatory hiring practices, says social innovator and TED Fellow Ryan Gersava. With ...
12.01.2022 How to tackle the stigma of living with HIV \| Gareth Thomas After his HIV diagnosis, former pro rugby player Gareth Thomas set out on a mission to tackle the stigma and shame that prevent people from getting the testing and care they need. In this empowering talk, Thomas shares his mission ...
11.30.2022 Why you feel anxious socializing (and what to do about it) \| Fallon Goodman In crowds, at parties, meetings, get-togethers with friends, everyday interactions: social anxiety can show up as an unwelcome guest at any time. But why? Psychologist Fallon Goodman digs into the source of social anxiety, setting the record straight about this ...
11.29.2022 The bad math of the fossil fuel industry \| Tzeporah Berman We currently have enough fossil fuels to progressively transition off of them, says climate campaigner Tzeporah Berman, but the industry continues to expand oil, gas and coal production and exploration. With searing passion and unflinching nerve, Berman reveals the delusions ...
11.28.2022 The fight for freedom in Iran and Ukraine \| Christiane Amanpour Neutrality isn't an option when it comes to the fight for personal and political freedom, says world-trotting journalist Christiane Amanpour. Offering context on some of the most significant stories impacting the world today, Amanpour details her experience covering the women-led ...
11.25.2022 What a living whale is worth -- and why the economy should protect nature \| Ralph Chami How much is one living blue whale worth in the fight against climate change? A lot more than you may think, says financial economist Ralph Chami. He explains the value of bringing the language of dollars and cents to conservation ...
11.24.2022 Whose land are you on? What to know about the Indigenous Land Back movement \| Lindsey Schneider Land thrives in Indigenous hands, and there are real, tangible ways you can help return what was stolen by colonizers from tribes across North America. Indigenous scholar Lindsey Schneider addresses the ill-gotten legacy of settler colonialism with an introduction to ...

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02.01.2023 How Black queer culture shaped history \| Channing Gerard Joseph Names like Bayard Rustin, Frances Thompson and William Dorsey Swann have been largely erased from US history, but they and other Black queer leaders played central roles in monumental movements like emancipation, civil rights and LGBTQ+ pride, among others. In ...
01.31.2023 The fairy tales of the fossil fuel industry -- and a better climate story \| Luisa Neubauer The fossil fuel industry is a factory of fairy tales, says activist and School Strike for Climate organizer Luisa Neubauer. Tracing the industry's five-decade trickle of lies about climate science, she busts the myth that economic growth and stability are ...
01.30.2023 How to participate in your own legal defense \| Lam Ho Lawyers are advocates for their clients -- and, in court, they're usually the ones who do the talking. Should that always be the case? In an effort to shift this power dynamic, TED Fellow and legal aid activist Lam Ho ...
01.27.2023 5 values for repairing the harms of colonialism \| Jing Corpuz Indigenous wisdom can help solve the planetary crises that colonialism started, says lawyer Jennifer "Jing" Corpuz. Her ancestors, the Kankanaey-Igorot people of the Philippines, are known for creating the Banaue Rice Terraces: centuries-old irrigated mountain terraces that illustrate the magic ...
01.26.2023 The ecstasy of Eskista, an ancient Ethiopian dance \| Melaku Belay By mastering the Eskista, an ancient Ethiopian dance, TED Fellow Melaku Belay survived a childhood on the streets and became a voice for his country. He shares how traditional dances can connect the wisdom of the past to the energy ...
01.25.2023 Hidden connections that transcend borders and defy stereotypes \| Aparna Bharadwaj Global consumer strategist Aparna Bharadwaj shares a fascinating glimpse at under-the-radar affinities that transcend cultures and borders -- from the way people snack in China and Saudi Arabia to how people shop for clothes in the US and Russia. "There ...
01.24.2023 How millennials and Gen Z can invest in a better future \| Miguel Goncalves Millennials and Gen Z will inherit 30 trillion dollars of wealth in the coming decades, and what they do with their money will have an incredible impact on the future of the planet, says impact investor Miguel Goncalves. He makes ...
01.23.2023 The one question every aspiring leader needs to ask \| Constance Hockaday What does inclusive leadership look like? Artist and TED Fellow Constance Hockaday shares how the captain of a trans-Atlantic community raft taught her how to voice her hopes and desires, inspiring a vision of possibility for the future. Hockaday calls ...
01.20.2023 The case for free, universal basic services \| Aaron Bastani Several crises are set to define the next century -- but journalist Aaron Bastani believes we have the technological ability to meet our biggest challenges and create unprecedented levels of prosperity for all. He shows how we could get there ...
01.19.2023 Where does your sense of self come from? A scientific look \| Anil Ananthaswamy 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 Ananthaswamy shares how the experiences of "altered selves" -- resulting from schizophrenia, Alzheimer's, foreign limb ...
01.18.2023 Can we feed ourselves without devouring the planet? \| George Monbiot Farming is the worst thing humanity has ever done to the planet, says journalist George Monbiot. What's more: the global food system could be heading toward collapse. Detailing the technological solutions we need to radically reshape food production -- from ...
01.17.2023 How to recognize privilege – and uplift those without it \| Mariam Veiszadeh Depending on your lot in life, you may see the status quo as a result of unearned privilege or a simple reflection of merit. Backed by statistics and personal stories, lawyer Mariam Veiszadeh offers a much-needed perspective check on the ...
01.16.2023 Using your voice is a political choice \| Amanda Gorman For anyone who believes poetry is stuffy or elitist, Amanda Gorman -- the youngest inaugural poet in US history -- has some characteristically well-chosen words. Poetry is for everyone, she says, and at its core it's all about connection and ...
01.13.2023 How bad data traps people in the US justice system \| Clementine Jacoby Right now, hundreds of thousands of people are "stuck" in the US criminal justice system. They've completed all of their requirements for release, but nobody knows it because the system is run on old databases that don't talk to each ...
01.12.2023 The sustainable brilliance of Indigenous design \| Manu Peni When human rights advocate Manu Peni returned to Papua New Guinea from abroad, he built a home for himself using modern techniques -- and promptly learned a harsh lesson on how the newest ideas aren't always the best ideas. Peni ...
01.11.2023 Why nurses are key to medical innovation \| Ben Gran Nurses represent the front line of health care -- from first breaths to last moments, and everything in between. But there's a vital place nurses are missing in action, says Ben Gran. He makes a compelling case for integrating their ...
01.10.2023 The secret to a happy life -- lessons from 8 decades of research \| Robert Waldinger The happiest and healthiest people are those who have warm connections with others, says psychiatrist Robert Waldinger, who leads the Harvard Study of Adult Development -- one of the longest-running studies of adult life ever conducted. Exploring the crucial link ...
01.09.2023 What the discovery of exoplanets reveals about the universe \| Jessie Christiansen What are the planets outside our solar system like? Astrophysicist and TED Fellow Jessie Christiansen has helped find thousands of them (and counting), and the variety is more wonderful and wild than you might imagine. She shares details on the ...
01.06.2023 How to harness the ancient partnership between forests and fungi \| Colin Averill If we want to better understand the environment and combat climate change, we need to look deep underground, where diverse microscopic fungal networks mingle with tree roots to form symbiotic partnerships, says microbiologist Colin Averill. As we learn more about ...
01.05.2023 The habit that could improve your career \| Paul Catchlove Paul Catchlove believes strongly in the power of reflection. Through every career he's held -- from priest to opera singer to senior management consultant -- he's benefitted from a habit of considering and analyzing his goals, needs and performance. Learn ...
01.04.2023 How to do laundry when you're depressed \| KC Davis Ever had a hard time doing daily household tasks -- cooking, cleaning, laundry -- and felt like a terrible person for struggling in the first place? Therapist KC Davis is here to flip that negative internalized script with a simple ...
01.03.2023 How to design climate-resilient buildings \| Alyssa-Amor Gibbons Architecture can't ignore the realities of climate change. For time-tested solutions that perform under extreme conditions, designer Alyssa-Amor Gibbons says we should look to traditional buildings. Taking us to her home of Barbados, where the hurricane season is unforgiving and ...
01.02.2023 You can do better than a New Year's resolution \| How to Be a Better Human Why do so many of us wait until a new calendar year to start setting our goals? For today's guest, the author Gretchen Rubin, "there really is no magic to January 1st" -- and the best time to start a ...
12.30.2022 The deep time walk \| Outrage + Optimism To close out the year on TED Talks Daily, we wanted to leave you with something special. It's an immersive sound journey through the history of Earth, as told by ecologist and author Stephan Harding. He's had a massive influence ...
12.29.2022 Why you should forget about setting goals \| ReThinking with Adam Grant For someone who doesn't believe in goal setting, Emmanuel Acho is highly accomplished. He's a former NFL linebacker, a TV sports analyst and the bestselling author of "Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man" -- and hosts a video series and ...
12.28.2022 The emotions behind your money habits \| TED Business Your money habits reveal a lot about you: your hopes, fears, dreams and other deep personal truths you may not even be aware of, says accountant Robert A. Belle. He shares how taking stock of your transaction history can unlock ...
12.27.2022 How to be a futurist \| The TED Interview Future forecaster and game designer Jane McGonigal ran a social simulation game in 2008 that had players dealing with the effects of a respiratory pandemic set to happen in the next decade. She wasn't literally predicting the 2020 pandemic -- ...
12.26.2022 Stories of the year \| After Hours This episode is part of the TED Talks Daily end-of-year wrap-up. As 2022 draws to a close, we're sharing some of the most perspective-expanding ideas from the TED Audio Collective to give you a sense of the bigger picture, help ...
12.23.2022 How play helps a kid's brain grow \| Jesse Ilhardt A little bit of playtime can have big benefits for a child's developing brain, like a superfood -- but adult participation is a crucial ingredient for best results. Early-education leader Jesse Ilhardt makes the case for you to put down ...
12.22.2022 Africa's path to clean mobility -- driven by motorcycles \| Adetayo Bamiduro A lack of infrastructure in parts of Africa has made unregulated, gas-powered motorcycle taxis widespread -- a system that gets people where they need to be, but heavily pollutes the air and excludes drivers from the formal economy. TED Fellow ...
12.21.2022 The internet's accessibility problem -- and how to fix it \| Clive Loseby The internet provides access to knowledge for billions across the world, but how accessible is it really? Website accessibility advocate Clive Loseby sheds light on why many parts of the web are closed off to those with disabilities -- and ...
12.20.2022 The board game getting kids excited about school \| Joel Baraka Going to school in a refugee camp can be complicated: students encounter crowded classrooms, rigid curricula and limited access to teachers. Joel Baraka, who grew up in the Kyangwali refugee camp in Uganda, is determined to change that for the ...
12.19.2022 Are insect brains the secret to great AI? \| Frances S. Chance Are insects the key to brain-inspired computing? Neuroscientist Frances S. Chance thinks so. In this buzzy talk, she shares examples of the incredible capabilities of insects -- like the dragonfly's deadly accurate hunting skills and the African dung beetle's superstrength ...
12.16.2022 Why joy is a state of mind \| Angélique Kidjo and Femi Oke With infectious energy, singer-songwriter Angélique Kidjo ties together the threads of her legendary career as a creative force and global activist. In conversation with journalist Femi Oke, she discusses how joy powers her music (and sings an incredible impromptu song), ...
12.15.2022 A creative approach to community climate action \| Xavier Cortada When he learned of the threat that rising sea levels posed to his coastal hometown of Miami, Florida, eco-artist Xavier Cortada founded a movement around beautifully designed elevation markers highlighting the risk of flood damage. The collaborative art project quickly ...
12.14.2022 5 hiring tips every company (and job seeker) should know \| Nithya Vaduganathan To keep up with a rapidly evolving job market, hiring practices need to change, too. In this practical talk, talent strategy expert Nithya Vaduganathan shares five crucial tips every hiring manager (and job seeker) should know in order to cultivate ...
12.13.2022 Can the metaverse bring us closer to wildlife? \| Gautam Shah Technologist and TED Fellow Gautam Shah invites us to imagine how the metaverse could redefine the relationships between humans and other species. By giving individual wild animals a personal identity (such as Fio, a young orangutan in Borneo, or Mweituria, ...
12.12.2022 The billion-dollar pollution solution humanity needs right now \| Stacy Kauk Could the same mechanism used to accelerate vaccine development work for spurring solutions to the climate crisis? Sustainability innovator Stacy Kauk introduces the billion-dollar fund to supercharge the carbon removal market, which would help build a new industry aimed at ...
12.09.2022 Are video calls the best we can do in the age of the metaverse? \| Josephine Eyre Remote work, while redefining the workplace landscape, seems stuck behind endless video conference calls that hinder free-flowing conversation and collaboration. In the 21st century, is that really the best we can do? Digital anthropologist Josephine Eyre makes the case for ...
12.08.2022 How great leaders take on uncertainty \| Anjali Sud and Stephanie Mehta In a constantly changing world, it's impossible for leaders to provide employees with the assurance they want, says Vimeo CEO Anjali Sud. Her solution: lead with humanity and flexibility. In conversation with veteran journalist Stephanie Mehta, Sud discusses her experience ...
12.07.2022 How Indigenous guardians protect the planet and humanity \| Valérie Courtois "If we take care of the land, the land takes care of us," says Indigenous leader Valérie Courtois. As climate change continues to devastate the planet, Indigenous guardians are helping to honor our responsibility to the land, monitoring water quality, ...
12.06.2022 How to tap into your awareness -- and why meditation is easier than you think \| Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche Meditation asks you to slip into a state of serene presence. But why does something that sounds effortless often feel so difficult? In this lighthearted invitation, spiritual leader Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche shares three steps to help you accept the ebb ...
12.05.2022 How can we escape soaring energy bills? Stop using fossil fuels \| Tessa Khan As oil and gas companies continue to make record profits off of the same forces driving climate chaos, war and soaring energy bills, it's become clear that boom times for the fossil fuel industry are bad times for the rest ...
12.02.2022 A disability-inclusive future of work \| Ryan Gersava One billion people worldwide are living with a disability, and too many of them are left unemployed or feeling like they need to hide their conditions due to discriminatory hiring practices, says social innovator and TED Fellow Ryan Gersava. With ...
12.01.2022 How to tackle the stigma of living with HIV \| Gareth Thomas After his HIV diagnosis, former pro rugby player Gareth Thomas set out on a mission to tackle the stigma and shame that prevent people from getting the testing and care they need. In this empowering talk, Thomas shares his mission ...
11.30.2022 Why you feel anxious socializing (and what to do about it) \| Fallon Goodman In crowds, at parties, meetings, get-togethers with friends, everyday interactions: social anxiety can show up as an unwelcome guest at any time. But why? Psychologist Fallon Goodman digs into the source of social anxiety, setting the record straight about this ...
11.29.2022 The bad math of the fossil fuel industry \| Tzeporah Berman We currently have enough fossil fuels to progressively transition off of them, says climate campaigner Tzeporah Berman, but the industry continues to expand oil, gas and coal production and exploration. With searing passion and unflinching nerve, Berman reveals the delusions ...
11.28.2022 The fight for freedom in Iran and Ukraine \| Christiane Amanpour Neutrality isn't an option when it comes to the fight for personal and political freedom, says world-trotting journalist Christiane Amanpour. Offering context on some of the most significant stories impacting the world today, Amanpour details her experience covering the women-led ...
11.25.2022 What a living whale is worth -- and why the economy should protect nature \| Ralph Chami How much is one living blue whale worth in the fight against climate change? A lot more than you may think, says financial economist Ralph Chami. He explains the value of bringing the language of dollars and cents to conservation ...
11.24.2022 Whose land are you on? What to know about the Indigenous Land Back movement \| Lindsey Schneider Land thrives in Indigenous hands, and there are real, tangible ways you can help return what was stolen by colonizers from tribes across North America. Indigenous scholar Lindsey Schneider addresses the ill-gotten legacy of settler colonialism with an introduction to ...

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How Black queer culture shaped history | Channing Gerard Joseph

The fairy tales of the fossil fuel industry -- and a better climate story | Luisa Neubauer

How to participate in your own legal defense | Lam Ho

5 values for repairing the harms of colonialism | Jing Corpuz

The ecstasy of Eskista, an ancient Ethiopian dance | Melaku Belay

Hidden connections that transcend borders and defy stereotypes | Aparna Bharadwaj

How millennials and Gen Z can invest in a better future | Miguel Goncalves

The one question every aspiring leader needs to ask | Constance Hockaday

The case for free, universal basic services | Aaron Bastani

Where does your sense of self come from? A scientific look | Anil Ananthaswamy

Can we feed ourselves without devouring the planet? | George Monbiot

How to recognize privilege – and uplift those without it | Mariam Veiszadeh

Using your voice is a political choice | Amanda Gorman

How bad data traps people in the US justice system | Clementine Jacoby

The sustainable brilliance of Indigenous design | Manu Peni

Why nurses are key to medical innovation | Ben Gran

The secret to a happy life -- lessons from 8 decades of research | Robert Waldinger

What the discovery of exoplanets reveals about the universe | Jessie Christiansen

How to harness the ancient partnership between forests and fungi | Colin Averill

The habit that could improve your career | Paul Catchlove

How to do laundry when you're depressed | KC Davis

How to design climate-resilient buildings | Alyssa-Amor Gibbons

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The deep time walk | Outrage + Optimism

Why you should forget about setting goals | ReThinking with Adam Grant

The emotions behind your money habits | TED Business

How to be a futurist | The TED Interview

Stories of the year | After Hours

How play helps a kid's brain grow | Jesse Ilhardt

Africa's path to clean mobility -- driven by motorcycles | Adetayo Bamiduro

The internet's accessibility problem -- and how to fix it | Clive Loseby

The board game getting kids excited about school | Joel Baraka

Are insect brains the secret to great AI? | Frances S. Chance

Why joy is a state of mind | Angélique Kidjo and Femi Oke

A creative approach to community climate action | Xavier Cortada

5 hiring tips every company (and job seeker) should know | Nithya Vaduganathan

Can the metaverse bring us closer to wildlife? | Gautam Shah

The billion-dollar pollution solution humanity needs right now | Stacy Kauk

Are video calls the best we can do in the age of the metaverse? | Josephine Eyre

How great leaders take on uncertainty | Anjali Sud and Stephanie Mehta

How Indigenous guardians protect the planet and humanity | Valérie Courtois

How to tap into your awareness -- and why meditation is easier than you think | Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche

How can we escape soaring energy bills? Stop using fossil fuels | Tessa Khan

A disability-inclusive future of work | Ryan Gersava

How to tackle the stigma of living with HIV | Gareth Thomas

Why you feel anxious socializing (and what to do about it) | Fallon Goodman

The bad math of the fossil fuel industry | Tzeporah Berman

The fight for freedom in Iran and Ukraine | Christiane Amanpour

What a living whale is worth -- and why the economy should protect nature | Ralph Chami

Whose land are you on? What to know about the Indigenous Land Back movement | Lindsey Schneider

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