Playlists. Curated collections for curious minds.

Education legend Sir Ken Robinson picked the talks he loves — all full of insight, bright ideas and, of course, creativity.

Psychologist Angela Duckworth studies the traits that allow us to stick to our goals — and she chose four great talks that explore other facets of how human beings behave.

Pearl Arredondo worked her way up from humble East L.A. beginnings, and as a high school teacher she now inspires other kids to do the same. Here are the talks that she thinks capture that spirit of drive and determination.

As important as they are eloquent, these four talks are poet Malcolm London’s idea of how to truly cause a stir.

Educator and activist Geoffrey Canada chose a powerful list of favorites — talks that address the cycles of poverty and gender violence, and offer bold suggestions for change.

Chemistry teacher Ramsey Musallam knows that great educational media can be nothing short of explosive. Strap on your goggles and watch his top picks.

Education researcher and 2013 TED Prize winner Sugata Mitra founded the "Hole in the Wall" experiments. Here are 5 talks that align with his vision of education's future.

Macy Gray's voice just does something for us. Here, the songstress picks four talks she would never try to say goodbye to.

Björk picks 6 TED Talks that she simply adores, from a mushroom burial suit to a virtual choir of thousands.

A top newscaster in China, Wang Lifen is launching her latest venture, Umiwi, to call on the youth of China to make their own media. Here, her 5 most quotable TEDTalks.

Bono picks 8 talks that express powerful ideas -- and shares exactly why each needs to be spread far and wide.

We asked Peter Gabriel what TEDTalks he thinks will still be making waves in 25 years, like his classic 1986 album So. Here are his picks, from printing a human kidney to the learning revolution.

Steve Case says, “It has been amazing to watch TED's transition from party to platform, and from a small gathering for the benefit of a few to a massive global movement. Choosing my favorite TED Talks after so many years was no easy task, but here goes … ”

Daryl Hannah gathers TED Talks that span the globe, from the Black Hills Mountains of the United States to the underwater worlds of Antarctica.

NASA engineer Bobak Ferdowsi helped the Curiosity rover land on Mars. He's fascinated by talks that deepen our understanding of the world around us. In addition to the flight notes below, Bobak says, "This list represents a small set of the talks that speak to me about our home in the universe."

An advocate for women's health, Barbra Streisand founded the Barbra Streisand Women’s Heart Center -- whose director is TEDxWomen star Dr. C. Noel Bairey Merz. Together they pick some great talks for women and, really, anyone.

As Dave Eggers says, "The best TEDTalks make sense of complicated ideas and trends, and have an elegant simplicity to them. It’s plenty of time to get across a clear and bold idea.” Below, his notes on 4 great talks.

Designer Philippe Starck handpicked this list of talks about science and design -- ideas that spur imagination and inspire creativity.

Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian picks 9 talks on the global idea flow. He says, "On an open Internet, where all links are created equal, good ideas win. Anyone, anywhere can share an idea that can be seen by millions."

Musician Ryuichi Sakamoto picks his favorite talks on ideas -- both musical and beyond. "Each talk expresses a vision no one else can have," he says. "They're a triumph of uniqueness and originality.”

Hand-waving shut-up-and-listen talks about the future of the environment, crime, technology, government and the human race.

How can we create an education system that works for kids, instead of against them? Watch eight inspiring talks (and one beautiful performance) from TED's May 2013 PBS special, given in their entirety.

As Wittgenstein famously wrote, "The limits of my language means the limits of my world." Watch talks by linguists, data analysts and word nerds who explore the all-encompassing power of language.

Poop, dead duck sex, sanitary napkins, eating bugs, and much, much more conversation not meant for the dinner table.

Talks on the importance of listening, and how to do it much better.

Talks with counterintuitive solutions to flip your thinking, on everything from shoes to aid organizations to the universe.

These quirky talks remind us that life is funny, weird, sweet, absurd.

Brave and beautiful expressions from some of the world's most talented spoken-word performers, who weave stories in words and gestures.

Fun, informative talks for curious kids.

Visions of the future, on everything from cars to the Internet to the human species.

Fascinating talks by archaeologists and evolutionary biologists about humanity's beginnings and journey.

Drive a plane? Race a car with your eyes closed? Fly? Innovators in transportation show that getting from point A to point B doesn't have to be boring.

Is Earth really the only life-sustaining planet in existence? These speakers think there might just be something or someone else out there, and urge us not to stop the search.

Hungry for inspiration but short on time? Watch these snack-sized talks.

Quirky, fascinating talks about the design of practical things we all need, whether we know it or not.

These extraordinary maestros bring you into the world of writing and conducting music.

We still have a lot to learn about climate change, about why it's happening and what that means. But one thing is clear: It's real, alright. These talks provide a primer on the issue of our times.

What is this thing you've stumbled upon? "TED"? Talks on riveting ideas: Technology, Entertainment, Design and so much more. Here's a TED primer, featuring 11 classic talks on the full range of topics presented on the site.

It's easy to worry about food: Are we eating the wrong stuff? What about people who don't have enough to eat? These talks examine the problems -- and some compelling solutions.

The 3 pounds of jelly in our skulls allow us to reflect on our own consciousness -- and to make counterintuitive, irrational decisions. These talks explore why.