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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 high-def video and audio-only formats.

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Can we recreate the voice o...

06.05.2023

Drawing on his work reconstructing the vocal tract of an ancient Egyptian priest, speech scientist David M. Howard shares three evolutionary wonders of human speech -- and the importance of nurturing your own voice in an increasingly noisy world.

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06.05.2023 Can we recreate the voice of a 3,000-year-old mummy? \| David M. Howard Drawing on his work reconstructing the vocal tract of an ancient Egyptian priest, speech scientist David M. Howard shares three evolutionary wonders of human speech -- and the importance of nurturing your own voice in an increasingly noisy world.
06.02.2023 How to design a school for the future \| Punya Mishra In all the conversations about improving education for children, the voices of students, teachers and community members are often left out. Educational designer Punya Mishra offers a method to shift that paradigm, taking us through new thinking on the root ...
06.01.2023 The poetry of everyday language \| Julián Delgado Lopera In a captivating, poetic ode to the beauty and strength of mixed languages, writer Julián Delgado Lopera paints a picture of immigrant and queer communities united not by their refinement of language but by the creative inventions that spring from ...
05.31.2023 5 steps to fix any problem at work \| Anne Morriss In a practical, playful talk, leadership visionary Anne Morriss reinvents the playbook for how to lead through change -- with a radical, one-week plan to build trust and fix problems by following a step per day.
05.30.2023 Your right to mental privacy in the age of brain-sensing tech \| Nita Farahany Neurotechnology, or devices that let you track your own brain activity, could help you deeply understand your health. But without privacy protections, your innermost thoughts, emotions and desires could be at risk of exploitation, says neurotech and AI ethicist Nita ...
05.26.2023 The dinosaur detectives of real-life Jurassic parks \| Martin Lockley Dinosaur tracks can teach us more about the day-to-day behavior of creatures like T. rex or the Stegosaurus than their skeletons ever could, says paleontologist Martin Lockley. From a "dinosaur's lover's lane" in Colorado to the rocky shores of South ...
05.25.2023 Are life-saving medicines hiding in the world's coldest places? \| Normand Voyer Could the next wonder drug be somewhere in Canada's snowy north? Take a trip to this beautiful, frigid landscape as chemist Normand Voyer explores the mysterious molecular treasures found in plants thriving in the cold. These scarcely investigated organisms could ...
05.24.2023 A foster care system where every child has a loving home \| Sixto Cancel In the US, youth in foster care are nearly twice as likely as war veterans to suffer from PTSD. Placed in foster care at just 11 months old, 2023 Audacious Project grantee Sixto Cancel experienced the faults of the system ...
05.23.2023 Is someone you love suffering in silence? Here's what to do \| Gus Worland Lots of people talk about the need to be physically fit, but mentally fit? Not as much. In a powerful talk, mental health advocate Gus Worland shares how an experience of deep grief from his own life sparked his mission ...
05.22.2023 The timeless, ancient language of art \| Wangechi Mutu Using found materials and mesmerizing structures that unearth deep-rooted emotions, Wangechi Mutu's visual creations celebrate our collective history and explore how art communicates into the future. From ancient rock carvings in the Sahel to her own chimeric abstractions, she shares ...
05.19.2023 The incredible creativity of deepfakes -- and the worrying future of AI \| Tom Graham AI-generated media that looks and sounds exactly like the real world will soon permeate our lives. How should we prepare for it? AI developer Tom Graham discusses the extraordinary power of this rapidly advancing technology, demoing cutting-edge examples -- including ...
05.18.2023 What makes a "good college" -- and why it matters \| Cecilia M. Orphan Why are "good colleges" often the ones that accept the fewest students? Exposing the harmful consequences of society's obsession with highly rejective (and expensive) universities, educator Cecilia M. Orphan asks us to rethink what makes institutions "prestigious" and consider directing ...
05.17.2023 Lessons from losing my mind \| Andy Dunn Neurodiversity and innovation often go hand in hand, but does that mean visionary entrepreneurs get a free pass to say and do anything they want? Bonobos founder and mental health advocate Andy Dunn shares his experience navigating bipolar I in ...
05.16.2023 3 ways your money can fight climate change \| Veronica Chau What if we could solve the climate and housing crises at the same time? Financial institutions have pledged trillions to transform the economy and accelerate climate action -- but right now, that money is not flowing at the speed it ...
05.15.2023 What the world can learn from China's innovation playbook \| Keyu Jin In the last few decades, China has gone from technological scarcity to abundance. What sparked this shift? Economist Keyu Jin explores how China has fostered a model of innovation unlike any other and shows why understanding its competitive, collaborative approach ...
05.12.2023 The urgent risks of runaway AI -- and what to do about them \| Gary Marcus Will truth and reason survive the evolution of artificial intelligence? AI researcher Gary Marcus says no, not if untrustworthy technology continues to be integrated into our lives at such dangerously high speeds. He advocates for an urgent reevaluation of whether ...
05.11.2023 Does working hard really make you a good person? \| Azim Shariff Around the world, people who work hard are often seen as morally good -- even if they produce little to no results. Social psychologist Azim Shariff analyzes the roots of this belief and suggests a shift towards a more meaningful ...
05.10.2023 How "second chance" laws could transform the US justice system \| Sheena Meade More than 30 million people in the US are eligible to have their arrest and conviction records cleared -- but most people who qualify either can't afford it or simply don't know it's an option. In this gripping talk, second ...
05.09.2023 The disappearing computer -- and a world where you can take AI everywhere \| Imran Chaudhri In this exclusive preview of groundbreaking, unreleased technology, former Apple designer and Humane cofounder Imran Chaudhri envisions a future where AI enables our devices to "disappear." He gives a sneak peek of his company's new product -- shown for the ...
05.08.2023 4 ways to have healthy conversations about race \| Afrika Afeni Mills Learning how to have productive conversations about race is a necessary part of the human experience. Educator Afrika Afeni Mills says the best place to start is in the classroom -- because the earlier these skills are taught, the fewer ...
05.05.2023 "Woman, Life, Freedom" in Iran -- and what it means for the rest of the world \| Golshifteh Farahani In this poetic and moving reflection, actor, musician and activist Golshifteh Farahani honors those who have fought for "Woman, Life, Freedom" following Mahsa Amini's death at the hands of Iran's religious morality police. Calling upon our shared humanity, she urges ...
05.04.2023 How poetry unlocked my superpowers \| Keenan Scott II Keenan Scott Il's passion for words, stories and superheroes fueled his journey to becoming a celebrated playwright, producer, director and actor. Showing how language can illuminate the superhero in all of us, Scott performs three spoken word pieces that seamlessly ...
05.03.2023 3 money lessons from infamous scam artists \| J Mase III Scam artists know something about money that you don't -- and artist J Mase III is here to shed some light. From Elizabeth Holmes's false medical tech promises to Anna "Delvey" Sorokin's fake trust fund and more, Mase shares examples ...
05.01.2023 How AI could save (not destroy) education \| Sal Khan Sal Khan, the founder and CEO of Khan Academy, thinks artificial intelligence could spark the greatest positive transformation education has ever seen. He shares the opportunities he sees for students and educators to collaborate with AI tools -- including the ...
04.28.2023 Why AI is incredibly smart and shockingly stupid \| Yejin Choi Computer scientist Yejin Choi is here to demystify the current state of massive artificial intelligence systems like ChatGPT, highlighting three key problems with cutting-edge large language models (including some funny instances of them failing at basic commonsense reasoning.) She welcomes ...
04.26.2023 Pussy Riot's powerful message to Vladimir Putin \| Nadya Tolokonnikova Nadya Tolokonnikova, founding member of the anti-Putin resistance group Pussy Riot, was named a top enemy of Russia for speaking out against Vladimir Putin's dictatorship throughout the last decade. In this inspiring talk, she tells the story of her ongoing ...
04.25.2023 The story that shapes your relationship with nature \| Damon Gameau Are we separate and superior to nature? This question has been a driving force behind humanity's industrialization and economic progress for centuries -- but it's brought us to the brink of an ecological crisis, says filmmaker Damon Gameau. In an ...
04.24.2023 How modern audiences can talk about aging art \| Margaret Hall Some works of art stand the test of time; others don't age as well. Using American musical theater as her case study, theater historian Margaret Hall shares a framework of five categories to talk about how art does (and doesn't) ...
04.21.2023 TikTok's CEO on its future -- and what makes its algorithm different \| Shou Chew TikTok CEO Shou Chew dives into how the trend-setting video app and cultural phenomenon works — from what distinguishes its algorithm and drives virality to the challenges of content moderation and digital addiction. In a wide-ranging conversation with head of ...
04.21.2023 How to feng shui your fridge -- and other happy climate hacks \| Jiaying Zhao Is it possible for taking action on climate change to make you feel happy? Behavioral scientist Jiaying Zhao believes that's the only way we'll create lasting, sustainable change. From treat meals to feng shui fridges, she offers eight life hacks ...
04.20.2023 The inside story of ChatGPT's astonishing potential \| Greg Brockman In a talk from the cutting edge of technology, OpenAI cofounder Greg Brockman explores the underlying design principles of ChatGPT and demos some mind-blowing, unreleased plug-ins for the chatbot that sent shockwaves across the world. After the talk, head of ...
04.19.2023 How to help employees with disabilities thrive \| Tiffany Yu What can we do to make workplaces more welcoming to people living with disabilities? Representation advocate Tiffany Yu shares three ways that employers can change and tap into every worker's skills and gifts.
04.18.2023 Mangroves, storm walls and other ways to protect coasts from climate change \| Dave Sivaprasad Nearly 40 percent of humanity lives near a coast -- and no two coasts are the same. How can these communities build resilience to the increasing risks of climate change? Climate advisor Dave Sivaprasad outlines how to tackle this complex ...
04.17.2023 Why your life needs novelty, no matter your age \| Kenneth Chabert To truly savor life, pursue "powerful first experiences," says storyteller and nonprofit founder Kenneth Chabert. Learn more about how to create these meaningful moments, where mundane routine is broken by novel experiences in small but significant ways -- no matter ...
04.13.2023 The dazzling diversity of African dance -- in 14 moves \| Chinyanta Kabaso If African culture were a tree, then dance would be its flowers, says choreographer and TED Idea Search winner Chinyanta Kabaso. In a captivating display of both traditional and modern dances, she showcases the beauty of these movements and explains ...
04.12.2023 4 ways to make hybrid work better for everyone \| Tsedal Neeley How can we rethink hybrid work so it brings out the best in both in-person and distributed employees? Leadership expert Tsedal Neeley shares the changes that we need to make in order to create workplaces that actually work -- no ...
04.11.2023 What to do when there's a polar bear in your backyard \| Alysa McCall As Arctic ice melts, polar bears are being forced on land -- and they're hungry. With the apex predators frequently turning to human junkyards for a snack, northern towns have had to get creative in order to keep both their ...
04.10.2023 Are you an ethical true crime fan? 4 questions to ask \| Lindsey A. Sherrill From the Salem witch trials to Jack the Ripper, humanity's historic fascination for true crime content can be traced back to the Middle Ages. But is it ethical to consume these real-life dramas in the way we do? Researcher Lindsey ...
04.07.2023 The rise of the "trauma essay" in college applications \| Tina Yong As if college applications aren't stressful enough, disadvantaged youth are often encouraged to write about their darkest traumas in their admissions essays, creating a marketable story of resilience that turns "pain into progress," says politics student Tina Yong. She brings ...
04.06.2023 What will the dream car of the future be like? \| Alex Koster Fasten your seat belt as software engineer Alex Koster takes us on a journey in what he calls the "software dream car" of the future. He breaks down how massive technological shifts are transforming the automotive industry and paints a ...
04.05.2023 5 steps to building a personal brand you feel good about \| Marcos Salazar Whether you realize it or not, you have a personal brand, says social entrepreneur Marcos Salazar -- and you have the power to shape what it is. Here's how you can create a brand that captures who you are, who ...
04.04.2023 A faster way to get to a clean energy future \| Ramez Naam When it comes to cost, clean energy is bound to beat out fossil fuels, says technologist Ramez Naam. But the hesitancy to build amid the prevalence of "not in my backyard" campaigns is preventing the creation of our sustainable future. ...
03.31.2023 Why autism is often missed in women and girls \| Kate Kahle Women and girls with autism spectrum disorder often don't display the behaviors people typically associate with neurodivergence, greatly impacting when, how -- and if -- they are diagnosed. Autism acceptance advocate Kate Kahle makes the case for more research into ...
03.30.2023 Does AI actually understand us? \| Alona Fyshe Is AI as smart as it seems? Exploring the "brain" behind machine learning, neural networker Alona Fyshe delves into the language processing abilities of talkative tech (like the groundbreaking chatbot and internet obsession ChatGPT) and explains how different it is ...
03.29.2023 The unexpected key to boosting your productivity \| Dan Shipper Ever wished you could stop procrastinating and just be as efficient as a machine? Since you're a human, that's not going to happen -- but that's OK, says entrepreneur Dan Shipper. Here's how you can use awareness, observation and experimentation ...
03.27.2023 How do we get the world off fossil fuels quickly and fairly? \| TED Countdown What are the realistic pathways off of fossil fuels and towards a world of abundant clean energy? TED Countdown gathered for its second Dilemma Series -- events designed to look at some of the tricky challenges of climate change, where ...
03.24.2023 Why all dogs are good dogs \| Alexandra Horowitz Canine cognition expert Alexandra Horowitz offers a peek inside the mind of your dog, sharing solutions to common "misbehaviors" that are often simply the result of a pup's attempt to communicate in a world that's very different from their own. ...
03.23.2023 How to keep your hometown from becoming a ghost town \| John Paget "My very first film was about a town that disappeared," says documentarian John Paget. It was the beginning of a lifelong fascination with cities and towns across the US that experienced slow-motion declines -- but managed to stage a comeback ...
03.22.2023 How to calm your anxiety, from a neuroscientist \| Wendy Suzuki What if you could transform your anxiety into something you can actually use during your work day? Neuroscientist Wendy Suzuki shares two evidence-based activities -- breathing and movement -- that can soothe your nervous system and fuel creativity and connection.
03.21.2023 What happens to gas stations when the world goes electric? \| Emily Grubert When the world goes fully electric, what happens to the cars, tools and livelihoods that rely on fossil fuels? Civil engineer and environmental sociologist Emily Grubert visualizes what a clean energy future will look like, outlining the considerations everyone needs ...

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