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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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Is democracy doomed? The gl...

02.08.2023

If you think democracy is some kind of inevitable, default setting for the world, then you aren't going to have it for very long, says historian and author Timothy Snyder. From World War I to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, ...

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02.08.2023 Is democracy doomed? The global fight for our future \| Timothy Snyder If you think democracy is some kind of inevitable, default setting for the world, then you aren't going to have it for very long, says historian and author Timothy Snyder. From World War I to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, ...
02.07.2023 A for-profit mindset for nonprofit success \| Tolu Oyekan How can nonprofits accelerate their impact and move the needle on intractable problems? Looking to bring the urgency of a profit motive to every initiative, inclusive finance promoter Tolu Oyekan shows how scalable, data-driven solutions are expanding access to banking ...
02.06.2023 3 stories of Pakistani resilience, told in film \| Jawad Sharif TED Fellow Jawad Sharif was born with a rebellious streak -- and he's used it in his documentary films to amplify the unheard voices of Pakistan. Sharing three stories of everyday heroes -- a high-altitude mountaineer, a folk musician of ...
02.03.2023 Could fungi actually be the key to humanity's survival? \| David Andrew Quist After a billion years of evolution, fungi are masters of invention and resilience. What wisdom can we draw from their long, remarkable existence? Mycologist David Andrew Quist explores how fungi's innate biointelligence, penchant for collaboration and incredible regeneration abilities can ...
02.02.2023 The secret to making new friends as an adult \| Marisa G. Franco Making friends as an adult can feel like a baffling obstacle course. Why was it so much easier to connect as kids? To help you find well-rounded and fulfilling friendships, psychologist Marisa Franco discusses science-backed tips on how to make ...
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 7 new species of robot that dance, jump – and walk on water \| Dennis Hong More than a decade ago, roboticist Dennis Hong debuted a new generation of cutting-edge robots. Now he's back to reveal how his lab at UCLA has eclipsed its own achievements with a fleet of wildly advanced and delightful humanoid robots. ...
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 A socialist perspective on the pursuit of happiness \| 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 ...
01.13.2023 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 ...
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 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 ...
12.15.2022 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 ...
12.15.2022 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 Demystifying the wild world of crypto \| Laura Shin Is crypto truly the next big thing, or is it just a money-sucking flash in the pan? In a wide-ranging interview, journalist Laura Shin explains what crypto is (and what it definitely isn't), taking us through the most recent turns ...
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 ...
11.28.2022 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), ...
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 ...
11.23.2022 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 ...
11.23.2022 How vaccines are developed -- and why they're safe \| Jen Gunter Bringing transparency to how a vaccine becomes a vaccine, Dr. Jen Gunter breaks down research, development and testing that makes these life-saving therapeutics safe -- long before they reach your local pharmacy. For more on how your body works, tune ...
11.22.2022 3 steps to build peace and create meaningful change \| Georgette Bennett As the child of Holocaust survivors and a World War II refugee herself, peace builder Georgette Bennett was stunned by the human toll and tragedy of the Syrian civil war. She got to work, bringing together historical enemies to build ...

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