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From the construction of virtual realities to the internet of things—technology is changing our world every day. But how can we make sure that the quickly-evolving role that tech plays in our lives is one that builds, empowers, and connects us? Host Sherrell Dorsey guides you through the latest ideas from TED Speakers, uncovering the riveting questions that sit at the intersection of technology, society, science, design, business, and innovation. Listen in every Friday.

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Ginni Rometty rose through the ranks at IBM to become their first female CEO. After leading the iconic tech company from 2012 to 2020, Ginni chronicled the experiences and lessons learned in her memoir, “Good Power.” In a candid conversation ...

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06.02.2023 Cultivating good power with longtime IBM CEO Ginni Rometty \| ReThinking with Adam Grant Ginni Rometty rose through the ranks at IBM to become their first female CEO. After leading the iconic tech company from 2012 to 2020, Ginni chronicled the experiences and lessons learned in her memoir, “Good Power.” In a candid conversation ...
05.26.2023 Why people and AI make good business partners \| Shervin Khodabandeh What happens when the data-driven capabilities of AI are combined with human creativity and ingenuity? Shining a light on the opportunities this futuristic collaboration could bring to the workplace, AI expert Shervin Khodabandeh shares how to redesign companies so that ...
05.19.2023 What if buildings created energy instead of consuming it? \| Ksenia Petrichenko Buildings are bad news for the climate -- but they don't have to be. While our structures are currently responsible for a third of global energy consumption and emissions, a future where they create more energy than they consume is ...
05.12.2023 Fixable: Nai’a - "How do I get the attention of a distracted manager?" Nai’a is a product operations manager at an education technology company that has gone through a major restructuring. With a shifting team and a brand new manager, she struggles to make sure her colleagues recognize the value of her work ...
05.05.2023 Meet the massive machines removing carbon from Earth's atmosphere \| Jan Wurzbacher To prevent global warming, we need to drastically reduce pollution. After that, we need to trap as much excess carbon dioxide from the air as possible. Enter Orca, the world's first large-scale direct air capture and storage plant, built in ...
05.04.2023 May the 4th Be With You: Introducing The Redemption of Jar Jar Binks Love him or hate him, ever since his debut in Star Wars Episode 1, Jar Jar Binks has been one of the most divisive characters in movie history. And the backlash against him? It almost destroyed the man who played ...
04.28.2023 7 new species of robot that jump, dance -- 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. ...
04.21.2023 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 ...
04.14.2023 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 ...
04.07.2023 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 ...
03.31.2023 Exploring how we think: Mind, Body, Spirit - Part 1 \| TED Radio Hour For millennia, humans have debated the mind, body, spirit connection. But today, the phrase sounds trite -- a hallmark of the #selfcare industry. We need fresh perspectives on how we think, move, and feel. Physician and entrepreneur Tom Oxley asks: ...
03.24.2023 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 ...
03.17.2023 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 ...
03.10.2023 How will AI change the world? \| George Zaidan and Stuart Russell In the coming years, artificial intelligence is probably going to change your life -- and likely the entire world. But people have a hard time agreeing on exactly how AI will affect our society. Can we build AI systems that ...
03.03.2023 Why the passport needs an upgrade \| Karoli Hindriks It's time to give paper passports a digital upgrade, says entrepreneur Karoli Hindriks. Looking to Estonia's technology-driven government for inspiration, she envisions a world where immigration is no longer hindered by bureaucracy and needless repetition. Travel with her to a ...
02.24.2023 A future with fewer cars \| Freeman H. Shen What if your car could drop you off and then find parking by itself? According to electric vehicle entrepreneur Freeman H. Shen, this technology already exists. He shares his vision for a future where AI-powered electric vehicles will solve many ...
02.17.2023 Introducing Good Sport This week on TED Tech we’re excited to introduce TED’s newest podcast, Good Sport, hosted by veteran sports producer Jody Avirgan. What can sports teach us about life – and each other? Good Sport brings you invigorating stories from on ...
02.10.2023 Esports, virtual Formula 1 and the new era of play \| James Hodge As the line between the physical and digital worlds blur, so does the line between real-world and virtual sports. Reframing our understanding of competition, data-driven technologist James Hodge explains how far esports (like virtual Formula 1 race car driving) have ...
02.03.2023 The future of machines that move like animals \| Robert Katzschmann Imagine a boat that propels by moving its "tail" from side to side, just like a fish. That's the kind of machine that TED Fellow Robert Katzschmann's lab builds: soft-bodied robots that imitate natural movements with artificial, silent muscles. He ...
01.27.2023 How global virtual communities can help kids achieve their dreams \| Matthew Garcia How do we make historically exclusive fields like classical music, fine arts or academic research more accessible to everyone? Education equalizer and violist Matthew Garcia thinks one way to remove barriers is to create free, virtual education programs that connect ...
01.20.2023 Meet the world's largest machine \| Henry Richardson In 1967, Homer Loutzenheuser flipped a switch and connected the power grids of the United States, forming one interconnected machine. Today, the US power grid is the world's largest machine, containing more than 7,300 electricity-generating plants. So how exactly do ...
01.13.2023 4 ways to design a disability-friendly future \| Meghan Hussey Nearly fifteen percent of the world's population lives with a disability, yet this massive chunk of humanity is still routinely excluded from opportunities. Sharing her experience growing up with an autistic sister, disability inclusion advocate Meghan Hussey illuminates the path ...
01.12.2023 How gaming can be a force for good \| Noah Raford If you think social media is powerful, keep an eye on immersive video games, says futurist Noah Raford. As more and more people are drawn into gaming and virtual worlds, the communities they forge are spawning real-world social movements. Raford ...
01.02.2023 A bold plan to transform access to the US social safety net \| Amanda Renteria This week on TED Tech we are revisiting a talk by digital public servant Amanda Renteria. Millions of people who rely on government welfare services are often discouraged from seeking them out, frustrated by long lines and unnecessarily complicated processes. ...
12.23.2022 Real social media solutions, with Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen \| Your Undivided Attention When it comes to social media risk, there is reason to hope for consensus. Center for Humane Technology co-founder Tristan Harris recently helped launch a new initiative called the Council for Responsible Social Media (CRSM) in Washington, D.C. It’s a ...
12.16.2022 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 ...
12.09.2022 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 ...
11.25.2022 The energy Africa needs to develop -- and fight climate change \| Rose M. Mutiso In this perspective-shifting talk, energy researcher Rose M. Mutiso makes the case for prioritizing Africa's needs with what's left of the world's carbon budget, to foster growth and equitably achieve a smaller global carbon footprint. After the talk, our host ...
11.18.2022 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 ...
11.11.2022 How video game skills can get you ahead in life \| William Collis What does it take to be a pro gamer? Esports expert William Collis charts the rise of the multibillion-dollar competitive gaming industry and breaks down three skills needed to master video games like Fortnite, League of Legends and Rocket League. ...
11.04.2022 The awesome potential of many metaverses \| Agnes Larsson In the multitude of metaverses that exist there are infinite possibilities for inclusivity and creativity. Inviting us to craft our own digital universes, Minecraft's game director Agnes Larsson shares how the experience of building and sharing metaverses can foster dialogue, ...
10.28.2022 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) ...
10.21.2022 How to preserve your private life in the age of social media \| Bryce Dallas Howard Growing up in the public eye, multi-hyphenate creator Bryce Dallas Howard experienced the familiar pressure to share her life with the world on social media. But with her mother's steadfast guidance, Howard learned to set personal boundaries and savor the ...
10.14.2022 The rebel radio that brought down a war criminal \| Diana Sierra Becerra Since the 1800s, a handful of oligarchs had controlled nearly all of El Salvador's land, forcing laborers to work for almost nothing. But in 1980, farmers and urban workers formed guerrilla groups to overthrow the US-backed dictatorship. These revolutionaries were ...
10.07.2022 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 ...
09.30.2022 How we could solve the dark matter mystery \| 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 ...
09.23.2022 An alternative to the Silicon Valley unicorn \| Your Undivided Attention What’s the alternative to the Silicon Valley unicorn? In this episode of the podcast Your Undivided Attention, co-hosts Tristan Harris and Aza Raskin talk with Mara Zepeda and Kate “Sassy” Sassoon of Zebras Unite about how to create the conditions ...
09.16.2022 Mark Cuban doesn’t believe in following your passions \| ReThinking with Adam Grant Mark Cuban has gone from selling garbage bags door-to-door to selling internet companies for billions, acquiring an NBA team, and becoming a beloved “Shark” on Shark Tank. Mark reveals to Adam how he turns problems into opportunities in entrepreneurship, basketball, ...
09.09.2022 How is your city tackling the climate crisis? \| Marvin Rees "If we can unlock the full potential of our cities, we can minimize the price the planet pays for hosting us in our growing numbers," says Marvin Rees, the Mayor of Bristol, UK. Rees notes that while sustainable infrastructure already ...
09.02.2022 5 ethical principles for digitizing humanitarian aid \| Aarathi Krishnan Over the last decade, humanitarian organizations have digitized many of their systems, from registering refugees with biometric IDs to transporting cargo via drones. This has helped deliver aid around the world, but it's also brought new risks to the people ...
08.26.2022 A brain implant that turns your thoughts into text \| Tom Oxley What if you could control your digital devices using just the power of thought? That's the incredible promise behind the Stentrode -- an implantable brain-computer interface that collects and wirelessly transmits information directly from the brain, without the need for ...
08.19.2022 You shouldn't have to choose between filling your prescriptions and paying bills \| Kiah Williams As prescription drug costs skyrocket in the US, thousands of people are forced to forgo lifesaving medications -- all while manufacturers and health care facilities systematically destroy perfectly good, surplus pills. Kiah Williams shares how SIRUM -- a nonprofit that ...
08.12.2022 A creator-led internet, built on blockchain \| Adam Mosseri As digital assets like cryptocurrency and NFTs become more mainstream, design thinker and head of Instagram Adam Mosseri believes that creators are uniquely positioned to benefit. These blockchain-enabled technologies could remove the need for a "middleman" in the form of ...
08.05.2022 A bold plan to transform access to the US social safety net \| Amanda Renteria Digital public servant Amanda Renteria has seen that the millions of people who rely on government welfare services are often discouraged from seeking them out, frustrated by long lines and unnecessarily complicated processes. At Code for America, Renteria is helping ...
07.29.2022 NFTs, the metaverse and the future of digital art \| Elizabeth Strickler In need of a brief yet illuminating lesson on the obsession with NFTs? Elizabeth Strickler breaks down the acronym and explains the fundamentals of non-fungible tokens, sharing how these digital assets are changing the landscape for artists and content creators ...
07.22.2022 Why people and AI make good business partners \| Shervin Khodabandeh What happens when the data-driven capabilities of AI are combined with human creativity and ingenuity? Shining a light on the opportunities this futuristic collaboration could bring to the workplace, AI expert Shervin Khodabandeh shares how to redesign companies so that ...
07.15.2022 Kevin Roose \| How to Be a Better Human This is an episode of How to Be a Better Human, another podcast in the TED Audio Collective. To hear more episodes, follow How to Be a Better Human wherever you're listening to this. We'll be back on July 22 ...
07.08.2022 3 tips for leaders to get the future of work right \| TED Business Work that's dictated by a fixed schedule, place and job description doesn't make sense anymore, says leadership expert Debbie Lovich. In light of the cultural shift towards remote work sparked by the pandemic, Lovich gives three essential tips to leaders ...
07.01.2022 How to predict the future w\| 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—but she ...
06.24.2022 How Caracas combats propaganda \| Far Flung with Saleem Reshamwala We all know that information is power; but what if you live in a country without a free press or regular access to the internet? You have to be creative, and find nimble ways to help your community stay informed. ...

Older episodes

06.02.2023 Cultivating good power with longtime IBM CEO Ginni Rometty \| ReThinking with Adam Grant Ginni Rometty rose through the ranks at IBM to become their first female CEO. After leading the iconic tech company from 2012 to 2020, Ginni chronicled the experiences and lessons learned in her memoir, “Good Power.” In a candid conversation ...
05.26.2023 Why people and AI make good business partners \| Shervin Khodabandeh What happens when the data-driven capabilities of AI are combined with human creativity and ingenuity? Shining a light on the opportunities this futuristic collaboration could bring to the workplace, AI expert Shervin Khodabandeh shares how to redesign companies so that ...
05.19.2023 What if buildings created energy instead of consuming it? \| Ksenia Petrichenko Buildings are bad news for the climate -- but they don't have to be. While our structures are currently responsible for a third of global energy consumption and emissions, a future where they create more energy than they consume is ...
05.12.2023 Fixable: Nai’a - "How do I get the attention of a distracted manager?" Nai’a is a product operations manager at an education technology company that has gone through a major restructuring. With a shifting team and a brand new manager, she struggles to make sure her colleagues recognize the value of her work ...
05.05.2023 Meet the massive machines removing carbon from Earth's atmosphere \| Jan Wurzbacher To prevent global warming, we need to drastically reduce pollution. After that, we need to trap as much excess carbon dioxide from the air as possible. Enter Orca, the world's first large-scale direct air capture and storage plant, built in ...
05.04.2023 May the 4th Be With You: Introducing The Redemption of Jar Jar Binks Love him or hate him, ever since his debut in Star Wars Episode 1, Jar Jar Binks has been one of the most divisive characters in movie history. And the backlash against him? It almost destroyed the man who played ...
04.28.2023 7 new species of robot that jump, dance -- 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. ...
04.21.2023 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 ...
04.14.2023 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 ...
04.07.2023 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 ...
03.31.2023 Exploring how we think: Mind, Body, Spirit - Part 1 \| TED Radio Hour For millennia, humans have debated the mind, body, spirit connection. But today, the phrase sounds trite -- a hallmark of the #selfcare industry. We need fresh perspectives on how we think, move, and feel. Physician and entrepreneur Tom Oxley asks: ...
03.24.2023 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 ...
03.17.2023 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 ...
03.10.2023 How will AI change the world? \| George Zaidan and Stuart Russell In the coming years, artificial intelligence is probably going to change your life -- and likely the entire world. But people have a hard time agreeing on exactly how AI will affect our society. Can we build AI systems that ...
03.03.2023 Why the passport needs an upgrade \| Karoli Hindriks It's time to give paper passports a digital upgrade, says entrepreneur Karoli Hindriks. Looking to Estonia's technology-driven government for inspiration, she envisions a world where immigration is no longer hindered by bureaucracy and needless repetition. Travel with her to a ...
02.24.2023 A future with fewer cars \| Freeman H. Shen What if your car could drop you off and then find parking by itself? According to electric vehicle entrepreneur Freeman H. Shen, this technology already exists. He shares his vision for a future where AI-powered electric vehicles will solve many ...
02.17.2023 Introducing Good Sport This week on TED Tech we’re excited to introduce TED’s newest podcast, Good Sport, hosted by veteran sports producer Jody Avirgan. What can sports teach us about life – and each other? Good Sport brings you invigorating stories from on ...
02.10.2023 Esports, virtual Formula 1 and the new era of play \| James Hodge As the line between the physical and digital worlds blur, so does the line between real-world and virtual sports. Reframing our understanding of competition, data-driven technologist James Hodge explains how far esports (like virtual Formula 1 race car driving) have ...
02.03.2023 The future of machines that move like animals \| Robert Katzschmann Imagine a boat that propels by moving its "tail" from side to side, just like a fish. That's the kind of machine that TED Fellow Robert Katzschmann's lab builds: soft-bodied robots that imitate natural movements with artificial, silent muscles. He ...
01.27.2023 How global virtual communities can help kids achieve their dreams \| Matthew Garcia How do we make historically exclusive fields like classical music, fine arts or academic research more accessible to everyone? Education equalizer and violist Matthew Garcia thinks one way to remove barriers is to create free, virtual education programs that connect ...
01.20.2023 Meet the world's largest machine \| Henry Richardson In 1967, Homer Loutzenheuser flipped a switch and connected the power grids of the United States, forming one interconnected machine. Today, the US power grid is the world's largest machine, containing more than 7,300 electricity-generating plants. So how exactly do ...
01.13.2023 4 ways to design a disability-friendly future \| Meghan Hussey Nearly fifteen percent of the world's population lives with a disability, yet this massive chunk of humanity is still routinely excluded from opportunities. Sharing her experience growing up with an autistic sister, disability inclusion advocate Meghan Hussey illuminates the path ...
01.12.2023 How gaming can be a force for good \| Noah Raford If you think social media is powerful, keep an eye on immersive video games, says futurist Noah Raford. As more and more people are drawn into gaming and virtual worlds, the communities they forge are spawning real-world social movements. Raford ...
01.02.2023 A bold plan to transform access to the US social safety net \| Amanda Renteria This week on TED Tech we are revisiting a talk by digital public servant Amanda Renteria. Millions of people who rely on government welfare services are often discouraged from seeking them out, frustrated by long lines and unnecessarily complicated processes. ...
12.23.2022 Real social media solutions, with Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen \| Your Undivided Attention When it comes to social media risk, there is reason to hope for consensus. Center for Humane Technology co-founder Tristan Harris recently helped launch a new initiative called the Council for Responsible Social Media (CRSM) in Washington, D.C. It’s a ...
12.16.2022 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 ...
12.09.2022 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 ...
11.25.2022 The energy Africa needs to develop -- and fight climate change \| Rose M. Mutiso In this perspective-shifting talk, energy researcher Rose M. Mutiso makes the case for prioritizing Africa's needs with what's left of the world's carbon budget, to foster growth and equitably achieve a smaller global carbon footprint. After the talk, our host ...
11.18.2022 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 ...
11.11.2022 How video game skills can get you ahead in life \| William Collis What does it take to be a pro gamer? Esports expert William Collis charts the rise of the multibillion-dollar competitive gaming industry and breaks down three skills needed to master video games like Fortnite, League of Legends and Rocket League. ...
11.04.2022 The awesome potential of many metaverses \| Agnes Larsson In the multitude of metaverses that exist there are infinite possibilities for inclusivity and creativity. Inviting us to craft our own digital universes, Minecraft's game director Agnes Larsson shares how the experience of building and sharing metaverses can foster dialogue, ...
10.28.2022 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) ...
10.21.2022 How to preserve your private life in the age of social media \| Bryce Dallas Howard Growing up in the public eye, multi-hyphenate creator Bryce Dallas Howard experienced the familiar pressure to share her life with the world on social media. But with her mother's steadfast guidance, Howard learned to set personal boundaries and savor the ...
10.14.2022 The rebel radio that brought down a war criminal \| Diana Sierra Becerra Since the 1800s, a handful of oligarchs had controlled nearly all of El Salvador's land, forcing laborers to work for almost nothing. But in 1980, farmers and urban workers formed guerrilla groups to overthrow the US-backed dictatorship. These revolutionaries were ...
10.07.2022 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 ...
09.30.2022 How we could solve the dark matter mystery \| 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 ...
09.23.2022 An alternative to the Silicon Valley unicorn \| Your Undivided Attention What’s the alternative to the Silicon Valley unicorn? In this episode of the podcast Your Undivided Attention, co-hosts Tristan Harris and Aza Raskin talk with Mara Zepeda and Kate “Sassy” Sassoon of Zebras Unite about how to create the conditions ...
09.16.2022 Mark Cuban doesn’t believe in following your passions \| ReThinking with Adam Grant Mark Cuban has gone from selling garbage bags door-to-door to selling internet companies for billions, acquiring an NBA team, and becoming a beloved “Shark” on Shark Tank. Mark reveals to Adam how he turns problems into opportunities in entrepreneurship, basketball, ...
09.09.2022 How is your city tackling the climate crisis? \| Marvin Rees "If we can unlock the full potential of our cities, we can minimize the price the planet pays for hosting us in our growing numbers," says Marvin Rees, the Mayor of Bristol, UK. Rees notes that while sustainable infrastructure already ...
09.02.2022 5 ethical principles for digitizing humanitarian aid \| Aarathi Krishnan Over the last decade, humanitarian organizations have digitized many of their systems, from registering refugees with biometric IDs to transporting cargo via drones. This has helped deliver aid around the world, but it's also brought new risks to the people ...
08.26.2022 A brain implant that turns your thoughts into text \| Tom Oxley What if you could control your digital devices using just the power of thought? That's the incredible promise behind the Stentrode -- an implantable brain-computer interface that collects and wirelessly transmits information directly from the brain, without the need for ...
08.19.2022 You shouldn't have to choose between filling your prescriptions and paying bills \| Kiah Williams As prescription drug costs skyrocket in the US, thousands of people are forced to forgo lifesaving medications -- all while manufacturers and health care facilities systematically destroy perfectly good, surplus pills. Kiah Williams shares how SIRUM -- a nonprofit that ...
08.12.2022 A creator-led internet, built on blockchain \| Adam Mosseri As digital assets like cryptocurrency and NFTs become more mainstream, design thinker and head of Instagram Adam Mosseri believes that creators are uniquely positioned to benefit. These blockchain-enabled technologies could remove the need for a "middleman" in the form of ...
08.05.2022 A bold plan to transform access to the US social safety net \| Amanda Renteria Digital public servant Amanda Renteria has seen that the millions of people who rely on government welfare services are often discouraged from seeking them out, frustrated by long lines and unnecessarily complicated processes. At Code for America, Renteria is helping ...
07.29.2022 NFTs, the metaverse and the future of digital art \| Elizabeth Strickler In need of a brief yet illuminating lesson on the obsession with NFTs? Elizabeth Strickler breaks down the acronym and explains the fundamentals of non-fungible tokens, sharing how these digital assets are changing the landscape for artists and content creators ...
07.22.2022 Why people and AI make good business partners \| Shervin Khodabandeh What happens when the data-driven capabilities of AI are combined with human creativity and ingenuity? Shining a light on the opportunities this futuristic collaboration could bring to the workplace, AI expert Shervin Khodabandeh shares how to redesign companies so that ...
07.15.2022 Kevin Roose \| How to Be a Better Human This is an episode of How to Be a Better Human, another podcast in the TED Audio Collective. To hear more episodes, follow How to Be a Better Human wherever you're listening to this. We'll be back on July 22 ...
07.08.2022 3 tips for leaders to get the future of work right \| TED Business Work that's dictated by a fixed schedule, place and job description doesn't make sense anymore, says leadership expert Debbie Lovich. In light of the cultural shift towards remote work sparked by the pandemic, Lovich gives three essential tips to leaders ...
07.01.2022 How to predict the future w\| 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—but she ...
06.24.2022 How Caracas combats propaganda \| Far Flung with Saleem Reshamwala We all know that information is power; but what if you live in a country without a free press or regular access to the internet? You have to be creative, and find nimble ways to help your community stay informed. ...

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Cultivating good power with longtime IBM CEO Ginni Rometty | ReThinking with Adam Grant

Why people and AI make good business partners | Shervin Khodabandeh

What if buildings created energy instead of consuming it? | Ksenia Petrichenko

Fixable: Nai’a - "How do I get the attention of a distracted manager?"

Meet the massive machines removing carbon from Earth's atmosphere | Jan Wurzbacher

May the 4th Be With You: Introducing The Redemption of Jar Jar Binks

7 new species of robot that jump, dance -- and walk on water | Dennis Hong

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

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

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

Exploring how we think: Mind, Body, Spirit - Part 1 | TED Radio Hour

Demystifying the wild world of crypto | Laura Shin

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

How will AI change the world? | George Zaidan and Stuart Russell

Why the passport needs an upgrade | Karoli Hindriks

A future with fewer cars | Freeman H. Shen

Introducing Good Sport

Esports, virtual Formula 1 and the new era of play | James Hodge

The future of machines that move like animals | Robert Katzschmann

How global virtual communities can help kids achieve their dreams | Matthew Garcia

Meet the world's largest machine | Henry Richardson

4 ways to design a disability-friendly future | Meghan Hussey

How gaming can be a force for good | Noah Raford

A bold plan to transform access to the US social safety net | Amanda Renteria

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The energy Africa needs to develop -- and fight climate change | Rose M. Mutiso

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How video game skills can get you ahead in life | William Collis

The awesome potential of many metaverses | Agnes Larsson

Could a DAO build the next great city? | Scott Fitsimones

How to preserve your private life in the age of social media | Bryce Dallas Howard

The rebel radio that brought down a war criminal | Diana Sierra Becerra

Where on Earth will people live in the future? | Parag Khanna

How we could solve the dark matter mystery | Chanda Prescod-Weinstein

An alternative to the Silicon Valley unicorn | Your Undivided Attention

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5 ethical principles for digitizing humanitarian aid | Aarathi Krishnan

A brain implant that turns your thoughts into text | Tom Oxley

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A creator-led internet, built on blockchain | Adam Mosseri

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Why people and AI make good business partners | Shervin Khodabandeh

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