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TED is a nonprofit devoted to ideas worth spreading. On this video feed, you'll find TED Talks to inspire, intrigue and stir the imagination from some of the world's leading thinkers and doers, speaking from the stage at TED conferences, TEDx events and partner events around the world. This podcast is also available in SD video and audio-only formats.

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How AI could empower any bu...

09.27.2022

Expensive to build and often needing highly skilled engineers to maintain, artificial intelligence systems generally only pay off for large tech companies with vast amounts of data. But what if your local pizza shop could use AI to predict which ...

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09.27.2022 How AI could empower any business \| Andrew Ng Expensive to build and often needing highly skilled engineers to maintain, artificial intelligence systems generally only pay off for large tech companies with vast amounts of data. But what if your local pizza shop could use AI to predict which ...
09.26.2022 How to build for human life on Mars \| Melodie Yashar We're going to be building on the Moon this decade -- and next will be Mars, says space architect Melodie Yashar. In a visionary talk, she introduces her work designing off-world shelters with autonomous robots and 3D printers and explores ...
09.23.2022 Is there a link between cancer and heart disease? \| Nicholas Leeper Does the key to stopping cancer lie in the heart? Cardiologist Nicholas Leeper digs into emerging scientific research on the link between the world's two leading causes of death, heart disease and cancer, sharing how their biological origins may be ...
09.22.2022 Is the pandemic actually over? It's complicated \| Anthony Fauci "Be spreaders of facts and truths," says scientist and immunologist Dr. Anthony Fauci. Having advised seven US presidents on various disease outbreaks including COVID-19, he shares insights on the present and future of pandemics, backed up by decades of experience ...
09.21.2022 You don't have to leave your neighborhood to live in a better one \| Majora Carter Low-status neighborhoods in the US are often stuck between stagnating assistance from the government and gentrification at the hands of real estate developers. The result is that the brightest minds are convinced that "success" means leaving town. Urban revitalizer Majora ...
09.20.2022 Your invitation to disrupt philanthropy \| Sara Lomelin Philanthropy disruptor Sara Lomelin thinks communities can build power through collective giving and the model of "giving circles": groups of people with shared values who come together to make change, strengthen their social fabric and help diverse solutions get funded. ...
09.19.2022 Nuclear power is our best hope to ditch fossil fuels \| Isabelle Boemeke Nuclear power is one of the safest, cleanest forms of energy -- yet to most people, it might not feel that way. Why is that? Isabelle Boemeke, the world's first nuclear energy influencer and creator of the social media persona ...
09.16.2022 How dance can unleash your inner joy \| Ryan Heffington "We all have our own beautiful ways of moving, and this is worth celebrating," says dancer and choreographer Ryan Heffington. Inviting you to reconsider your connection to dance, he shows how even everyday experiences -- tying your shoes, rocking a ...
09.15.2022 The trick to regaining your childlike wonder \| Zach King When we ditch our assumptions, new ideas can enter the world, says filmmaker Zach King. In an entertaining talk full of props and surprises, King shows us the trick to regaining our sense of childlike wonder through the power of ...
09.14.2022 How to lead in the new era of employee activism \| Megan Reitz What does it mean to lead in this new age of employee activism? Megan Reitz offers a four-point crash course on what employees want from their organizations and how leaders can rise to the challenge of building proactive and productive ...
09.13.2022 The affordable, 3D-printed bionics of the future \| Enzo Romero Creating functional prosthetics at a fraction of the cost of imported tech, bionic innovator and TED Fellow Enzo Romero shares a groundbreaking model for designing 3D-printed assistive technology sourced from recycled materials -- built in and for his native Peru. ...
09.12.2022 The shift we need to stop mass surveillance \| Albert Fox Cahn Mass surveillance is worse than you think, but the solutions are simpler than you realize, says lawyer, technologist and TED Fellow Albert Fox Cahn. Breaking down the crude tactics law enforcement uses to sweep up massive amounts of data collected ...
09.09.2022 Everyone can participate in building the metaverse \| Sutu The promise of the metaverse extends far beyond digital spaces -- it can transform and enrich how we experience the material world, too. From video games that bring communities together to digital art that collides with physical spaces, augmented reality ...
09.08.2022 How green hydrogen could end the fossil fuel era \| Vaitea Cowan As climate change accelerates, finding clean alternatives to fossil fuels is more urgent than ever. Social entrepreneur Vaitea Cowan believes green hydrogen is the answer. Watch as she shares her team's work mass producing electrolyzers -- devices that separate water ...
09.07.2022 What if you could sing in your favorite musician's voice? \| Holly Herndon What if you could create new music using your favorite musician's voice? Sharing her melodic gifts with the world, multidisciplinary artist Holly Herndon introduces Holly+, an AI-powered instrument that lets people sing with her own voice. Musician Pher joins her ...
09.06.2022 A giant Jurassic sea dragon, unearthed \| Dean R. Lomax Among the dinosaurs, giant sea dragons roamed the ancient ocean. Millions of years later, paleontologist Dean R. Lomax and his team freed the remains of one of these colossal creatures from the Earth. Settle in to learn about the once-in-a-lifetime ...
09.02.2022 What capitalism gets right -- and governments get wrong \| Katherine Mangu-Ward Is capitalism a good thing? Journalist Katherine Mangu-Ward makes the case that "weirdos" left alone to innovate and explore far-out ideas in a free market system are our best hope for the future. She asks us to reconsider our qualms ...
09.01.2022 The colorful, shapeshifting wonder of the Amazon's praying mantises \| Leo Lanna and Lvcas Fiat In this captivating talk, journey into the surprisingly colorful nights of the Amazon Rainforest, as artistic entomologist Leo Lanna and designer Lvcas Fiat introduce us to the shapeshifting wonder of a creature they've fallen in love with: the praying mantis. ...
08.31.2022 The bias behind your undiagnosed chronic pain \| Sheetal DeCaria While doctors take an oath to do no harm, there's a good chance their unconscious biases can seep into how seriously they take your pain. Physician Sheetal DeCaria explains how perception impacts medical care and treatment -- and calls for ...
08.30.2022 The most powerful yet overlooked resource in schools \| Heejae Lim "When teachers and families work together, everyone wins," says education technology entrepreneur and TED Fellow Heejae Lim. She shines a light on an underutilized resource in US public education -- a family's love for their children -- and shows that, ...
08.29.2022 How to transform the chemical industry -- one reaction at a time \| Miguel A. Modestino Chemical plants create many of the materials found in everyday items, from the shoes you wear to the car you drive to the cell phone in your pocket. But the massive carbon footprint from chemical manufacturing is leading to climate ...
08.25.2022 Why the price of insulin is a danger to diabetics \| Brooke Bennett The price of insulin in the US is both outrageous and deadly to those who can't live without it. Diabetes advocate Brooke Bennett shares her own struggles living with type 1 diabetes and how the astronomical cost of a life-saving ...
08.24.2022 How we're reverse engineering the human brain in the lab \| Sergiu P. Pasca Neuroscientist Sergiu P. Pasca has made it his life's work to understand how the human brain builds itself -- and what makes it susceptible to disease. In a mind-blowing talk laden with breakthrough science, he shows how his team figured ...
08.23.2022 Is humanity smart enough to survive itself? \| Jeanette Winterson With quick wit and sharp insight, writer Jeanette Winterson lays out a vision of the future where human and machine intelligence meld -- forming what she calls "alternative intelligence" -- and takes a philosophical look at our species, asking: Are ...
08.22.2022 How to stop the metaverse from becoming the internet's bad sequel \| Micaela Mantegna "The metaverse is already on fire, and we haven't even built it yet," says TED Fellow and video game lawyer Micaela Mantegna. She lays out why the metaverse is at risk of inheriting some of the internet's worst traits, like ...
08.19.2022 Intelligent floating machines inspired by nature \| Anicka Yi Taking cues from soft robotics and the natural world, conceptual artist Anicka Yi builds lighter-than-air machines that roam and react like autonomous life forms. Her floating "aerobes" inspire us to think about new ways of living with machines -- and ...
08.18.2022 How to build an equitable and just climate future \| Peggy Shepard Everyone has the right to a clean environment -- but major disparities exist when it comes to who faces the consequences of pollution. Environmental justice leader Peggy Shepard points to the disproportionate impact that hazardous environmental conditions have on Black, ...
08.17.2022 "Once There Was III" -- a mesmerizing blend of dance, animation and tech \| Nina McNeely A talented trio of dancers brings to life choreographer Nina McNeely's contemporary dance piece "Once There Was III." Settle in for a dazzling, hypnotic performance.
08.16.2022 The problem with plastics -- and how they're changing the environment \| Patricia Villarrubia-Gómez Plastics are everywhere -- they're in our favorite electronic devices, they package our food and insulate our homes. Today, the total mass of plastic is twice the total mass of all living organisms on the planet, and it's starting to ...
07.29.2022 A photographic journey through the Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan \| Kiana Hayeri Exposing what life looks like in Afghanistan after a 20-year US occupation and the Taliban's stunning and rapid takeover, TED Fellow and documentary photographer Kiana Hayeri captures harrowing glimpses and multifaceted realities of a war-torn country. Through the lens of ...
07.28.2022 How to reimagine society for working parents \| Reshma Saujani The pandemic brought into sharp focus the crisis in caregiving in the United States, which woefully under provides support for parents. Activist and Girls Who Code founder Reshma Saujani has a proposal to address that -- something she calls the ...
07.27.2022 The US can move past immigration prisons -- and towards justice \| César Cuauhtémoc García Hernández Imagine seeking safety abroad and instead being detained and forced to defend yourself in a high-stakes legal battle — alone. Law professor César Cuauhtémoc García Hernández explains how the asylum process in the US became warped into what we know ...
07.26.2022 Could a DAO build the next great city? \| Scott Fitsimones Could DAOs, or "decentralized autonomous organizations," be the key to building the next great city? Experimental urbanist Scott Fitsimones shares how these mission-driven, blockchain-governed, collectively owned organizations could increase the speed and efficiency of building cities (among many other applications) ...
07.25.2022 The future of fashion -- made from mushrooms \| Dan Widmaier Your closet is likely full of all kinds of materials -- leather, cotton, nylon and polyester, to name a few -- that contribute to fashion's sustainability crisis. Biomaterials investigator Dan Widmaier explains how we could look to nature for sustainable ...
07.22.2022 A new understanding of human history and the roots of inequality \| David Wengrow What if the commonly accepted narratives about the foundation of civilization are all wrong? Drawing on groundbreaking research, archaeologist David Wengrow challenges traditional thinking about the social evolution of humanity -- from the invention of agriculture to the formation of ...
07.21.2022 How schools can nurture every student's genius \| Trish Millines Dziko Forget home economics and standardized tests, education visionary Trish Millines Dziko has a much more engaging and fulfilling way for students to develop real-world skills. Get schooled by Dziko as she shares how project-based learning can transform public education and ...
07.20.2022 Why having fun is the secret to a healthier life \| Catherine Price Have you had your daily dose of fun? It's not just enjoyable, it's also essential for your health and happiness, says science journalist Catherine Price. She proposes a new definition of fun -- what she calls "true fun" -- and ...
07.19.2022 How hip-hop can make climate action cool \| Samir Ibrahim, MyVerse and Kristen Warren Music can amplify social issues and inspire people to care about new (and sometimes unexpected) topics. But can it take something as dire as climate change and make it mainstream? With artists MyVerse and Kristen Warren as an inspiring opening ...
07.18.2022 A 3-part plan to take on extreme heat waves \| Eleni Myrivili The deadliest severe weather phenomenon is something you might not realize: extreme heat. Eleni Myrivili, chief heat officer of the city of Athens, Greece, explains that extreme heat and heat waves are often overlooked because they're not as dramatic as ...
07.15.2022 Stories of photographing monumental people -- from Michelle Obama to Stephen Hawking \| Platon With his art, photographer Platon seeks to strip away assumptions and leave viewers with a window into his subject's character, filling our eyes with wonder and curiosity. Sharing extraordinary stories of what it's like to photograph some of the world's ...
07.14.2022 The profound power of gratitude and "living eulogies" \| Andrea Driessen Why do we often wait so long to recognize each other's gifts? Why are the truest compliments for the people we love often said only after they're no longer around to hear and savor them? Andrea Driessen makes the case ...
07.13.2022 Where on Earth will people live in the future? \| Parag Khanna From the return of nomadic living to a climate-disrupted world, author and global strategist Parag Khanna has some predictions for humanity. Get a fascinating glimpse at the future as he tackles an urgent question: Where on Earth will eight billion ...
07.12.2022 The eco-creators helping the climate through social media \| Zahra Biabani "Climate doom-ism," or a pessimistic outlook on the future of the planet, rivals climate denialism in holding up the fight against climate change, says activist Zahra Biabani. Illuminating how hope combats inaction, she takes us inside the world of eco-friendly ...
07.11.2022 The search for the invisible matter that shapes the universe \| Chanda Prescod-Weinstein The universe that we know, with its luminous stars and orbiting planets, is largely made up of elements we can't actually see -- like dark energy and dark matter -- and therefore don't fully understand. Theoretical physicist Chanda Prescod-Weinstein takes ...
07.08.2022 How to write less but say more \| Jim VandeHei As the saying goes, less is more. The same goes for words. Listen as Politico and Axios co-founder Jim VandeHei shares what he's learned leading two media companies -- and how to radically rethink the way you write to keep ...
07.08.2022 My 105 days in Taliban prison -- and a call to aid Afghanistan \| Safi Rauf Sharing his experience of being held captive in a Taliban prison for 105 days, humanitarian Safi Rauf talks about his life's mission to get food, medicine and other critical supplies to Afghans in need -- and urges the world to ...
07.07.2022 How ethics can help you make better decisions \| Michael Schur What would Immanuel Kant say about a fender bender? In a surprisingly funny trip through the teachings of some of history's great philosophers, TV writer and producer Michael Schur (from hit shows like "The Office" and "The Good Place") talks ...
07.06.2022 The rise of boring architecture -- and the case for radically human buildings \| Thomas Heatherwick Where did all the lumps and bumps on buildings go? When did city architecture become so ... dull? Here to talk about why cities need inspiring architecture, designer Thomas Heatherwick offers a path out of the doldrums of urban monotony ...
07.05.2022 How to alter the perception of mental health care in Russia \| Olga Kitaina During the Soviet Union era, therapy was often used as a tool of political oppression. Since then, Russia has seen major reforms in mental health care -- but stigmas and distrust for the practice still live on. Psychologist and TED ...
07.01.2022 How data-driven journalism illuminates patterns of injustice \| Alison Killing Data-driven journalism can help pinpoint truths and expose corruption -- even without physical access to where it's happening. Sharing the remarkable discovery of massive alleged detention camps in Xinjiang, China, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and TED Fellow Alison Killing calls for ...

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