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Meet the Spring 2018 class of TED Residents!

On March 12, TED welcomed its latest class to the TED Residency program, an in-house incubator for breakthrough ideas. These 19 Residents will spend 14 weeks in TED’s New York headquarters working and thinking together; the class includes exceptional people from all over the map, including Brazil, the Netherlands and Korea. The new Reside...
Posted March 20, 2018
https://blog.ted.com/2018/03/20/meet-the-spring-2018-class-of-ted-residents

How the next generation should innovate

“Economic development is of the people, by the people and for the people,” declared entrepreneur and economist Iqbal Quadir on the TED stage back in 2005. In his talk, he offered a bold vision for bottom-up development and shared a searing critique of foreign aid -- that it actually does more harm than good. His own story of innovation in his na...
Posted October 2, 2013
https://ideas.ted.com/the-case-for-bottom-up-entrepreneurship-iqbal-quadir-teaches-the-next-generation-how-to-innovate

Why we shouldn't judge a country by its GDP

Gross Domestic Product has become the yardstick by which we measure a country’s success. But, says Michael Green, GDP isn't the best way to measure a good society. His alternative? The Social Progress Index, which measures things like basic human needs and opportunity. Analysts, reporters and big thinkers love to talk about Gross Domestic Produ...
Posted April 22, 2015
https://ideas.ted.com/why-we-shouldnt-judge-a-country-by-its-gdp

This week’s best questions, ideas and debates from TED Conversations

TED Conversations is a unique space where any member of this community can get feedback on an idea, ask a question that they just can’t get out of their mind, or start a respectful debate on an issue they hold near and dear to their heart. This week, dozens of new conversations were started -- from “What does the average citizen need maths for?”...
Posted January 25, 2013
https://blog.ted.com/2013/01/25/this-weeks-best-questions-ideas-and-debates-from-ted-conversations

Our thoughts on using Google Glass, as Google halts its Explorer Program

In his TED talk, Sergey Brin of Google shares the idea that motivated the development of Google Glass: that while smartphones inherently take us away from experiencing the real world, a device could allow for a digitally-mediated experience within it. “This position you just saw me in – looking down at my phone – that’s one of the reasons behi...
Posted May 17, 2013
https://blog.ted.com/2013/05/17/our-thoughts-on-using-google-glass-so-far-plus-videos-that-show-what-it-can-do

7 talks on the wonder of 3D printing

From ordering movie tickets to booking a dentist appointment, mobile and web apps have made the tasks of daily life easier. But there are some things that an app can’t do. Standing in line at the pharmacy is one of them. In today’s talk, Lee Cronin asks: “Could we make a really cool universal chemistry set? In essence, could we app chemistry?” ...
Posted February 7, 2013
https://blog.ted.com/2013/02/07/7-talks-on-the-wonder-of-3d-printing

The journey is its own reward: Fellows Friday with Kellee Santiago

In recent months, That Game Company’s downloadable PS3 game Journey has swept up an armload of awards -- the Game Developers Choice Award for Game of the Year and BAFTA Video Game Award for Best Game Design, to name just two -- not to mention a Grammy nomination for Best Original Soundtrack. Company co-founder and TED Fellow Kellee Santiago te...
Posted May 3, 2013
https://blog.ted.com/2013/05/03/the-journey-is-its-own-reward-fellows-friday-with-kellee-santiago

Remembering Sir Ken Robinson

In February 2006, author and educator Sir Ken Robinson stepped on to the TED stage and posed a provocative question: "Do schools kill creativity?” What followed was a masterclass in public speaking -- 19 minutes that sparkled with wit, deep thinking and a fearless confidence in human potential. Since then, Sir Ken's talk has taken on a life ...
Posted August 22, 2020
https://blog.ted.com/2020/08/22/remembering-sir-ken-robinson

Meet the 2017 class of TED Fellows and Senior Fellows

Welcome the class of TED2017 Fellows! Representing 12 countries, one tribal nation and an incredible range of disciplines, this year's Fellows are all leaders in their fields who constantly find new ways to collaborate and bring about positive change. Among those selected are an Ecuadorian neurobiologist working to uncover the neural circuit...
Posted January 10, 2017
https://blog.ted.com/2017/01/10/meet-the-2017-class-of-ted-fellows-and-senior-fellows

Paying it forward: Fellows Friday with Sophal Ear

Political economist, author and educator Sophal Ear's family escaped from the Killing Fields, a story he related in a moving 2009 TEDTalk. Now, driven to give back to Cambodia, he examines the detrimental effects of foreign aid dependence in his new book, Aid Dependence in Cambodia: How Foreign Assistance Undermines Democracy. Tell us about h...
Posted October 19, 2012
https://blog.ted.com/2012/10/19/paying-it-forward-fellows-friday-with-sophal-ear

The city of the future, learning from scarcity: Teddy Cruz at TEDGlobal 2013

As urban areas have exploded, a dramatic stratification is taking place. While some parts of cities have become playgrounds for the privileged, others have become home to the poor and marginalized. Often these two very different ways of life exist in close proximity, says Teddy Cruz on the TEDGlobal 2013 stage. Cruz studies the Tijuana an...
Posted June 12, 2013
https://blog.ted.com/2013/06/12/the-city-of-the-future-learning-from-scarcity-teddy-cruz-at-tedglobal-2013

You Tell Us: What would you do for the world with $1 million?

Did you know that you -- as in, anyone -- can nominate a visionary leader for this year’s TED Prize? Do you have a mentor with an incredible track record? A former teacher with a big idea for change? A colleague doing incredible work that could reach new heights if given more resources? A friend with the ability to inspire collaborative acti...
Posted August 8, 2012
https://blog.ted.com/2012/08/08/you-tell-us-what-would-you-do-for-the-world-with-1-million

Forces of Change: A Q&A about a TEDGlobal session exploring world-shaping shifts emerging from Asia & Africa

Only one thing is constant in the world -- that things will continually change and evolve.  Session 9 of TEDGlobal 2013, called "Forces of Change," will explore how, in recent years, much of the change happening in the world has originated in Africa or Asia. This session, which will be guest curated by TED Fellows Erik Hersman and Adrian Hon...
Posted June 4, 2013
https://blog.ted.com/2013/06/04/forces-of-change-a-qa-about-a-tedglobal-session-exploring-world-shaping-shifts-emerging-from-asia-africa

4 TED Talks that make the case for open science in health care

Sometimes it seems as if the Internet has created a bold new era of openness. But if there is one place where openness appears to be lagging, it would be scientific research. The scientific community is full of intricate (and often little-known) systems that regulate and control it, sometimes to great purpose, but sometimes to its own detrim...
Posted July 20, 2016
https://blog.ted.com/2016/07/20/4-ted-talks-that-make-the-case-for-open-science-in-health-care

Unlikely collaborations: 5 TED Talks that reach across fields

Architecture and microbiology may seem like an odd couple, but TED Senior Fellow Jessica Green would beg to differ. In today’s talk, she reveals what’s teeming all over the surfaces around us, and how it can help us build smarter, healthier buildings. As the founding director of the Biology in the Built Environment Center at the University of...
Posted March 25, 2013
https://blog.ted.com/2013/03/25/unlikely-collaborations-5-ted-talks-that-reach-across-fields

Storytelling is a powerful communication tool — here’s how to use it, from TED

Many of the best TED Talks are built around stories, with speakers' personal anecdotes helping them bring their ideas to life. Here, TED head curator Chris Anderson provides us with some storytelling dos and don'ts. Plus: news about the TED Masterclass app. After watching a great talk on TED.com, many of us have wondered: “Could I do it myself?...
Posted November 11, 2019
https://ideas.ted.com/storytelling-is-a-powerful-communication-tool-heres-how-to-use-it-from-ted

Want to speak from the heart? Answer this question first

Figuring out your answer to “Why you?” can help you speak authentically and build your confidence, says communication coach Allison Shapira. This post is part of TED’s “How to Be a Better Human” series, each of which contains a piece of helpful advice from someone in the TED community; browse through all the posts here. “Why you?” is the sin...
Posted April 30, 2019
https://ideas.ted.com/the-1-question-you-need-to-ask-before-a-speech-or-presentation

It's personal: The talks of Session 9 of TED2017

For the ninth session of TED2017, hosted by TED's Editorial Director Helen Walters and Curation Director Kelly Stoetzel, we look into ourselves with seven speakers who take on subjects ranging from parenting to social interaction and heartbreak, revealing nuggets of wisdom that just might help you lead a better, more fulfilled life. The l...
Posted April 27, 2017
https://blog.ted.com/2017/04/27/its-personal-the-talks-of-session-9-of-ted2017

The art -- and science -- of sharing a secret

Studies show the personal health benefits of sharing your private hopes and fears with trusted confidantes. But what if you feel alone? You keep secrets from each other; you keep secrets from yourselves. Secrets bond you; secrets drive you apart. Keeping a secret can be a burden, or it can delight you. Sharing secrets can be a relief, whether i...
Posted July 9, 2014
https://ideas.ted.com/the-art-and-science-of-sharing-a-secret

You Tell Us: What would you do for the world with $1 million? Part 3!

This is the final week of nominations for the TED Prize, which means you only have three more days to nominate a person with a wish to inspire the world for the $1 million honor. Have a mentor who has molded your mind? A friend with an inspired idea? A neighbor with big plans? Tell us about them now, using the official nomination form. This ...
Posted August 29, 2012
https://blog.ted.com/2012/08/29/you-tell-us-what-would-you-do-for-the-world-with-1-million-part-3

At work, it’s not just about who you know; it’s how well you know them

There's no need to silo our professional and personal relationships; multiple ties can actually help us succeed, says management researcher David Burkus. When we consider our overall networks, we tend to assign people to certain categories -- some are friends, others are business relationships, and still others are people we interact with becau...
Posted June 7, 2018
https://ideas.ted.com/at-work-its-not-just-about-who-you-know-its-how-well-you-know-them

Remembering pastor Billy Graham, and more news in brief

Behold, your recap of TED-related news: Remembering Billy Graham. For more than 60 years, pastor Billy Graham inspired countless people around the world with his sermons. On Wednesday, February 21, he passed away at his home in North Carolina after struggling with numerous illnesses over the past few years. He was 99 years old. Raised on ...
Posted February 21, 2018
https://blog.ted.com/2018/02/21/remembering-pastor-billy-graham-and-more-news-in-brief

Fellows Friday with Sanjukta Basu

Blogging about her personal life helped Sanjukta Basu find her voice. Despite Indian social mores restricting women’s self expression, Sanjukta has opened up her heart online, empowering others to do the same. Compelled by the transformations social media created in her own life, Sanjukta develops strategies to make the voiceless’ stories heard....
Posted September 17, 2010
https://blog.ted.com/2010/09/17/fellows-friday-with-sanjukta-basu

Conversations on rebuilding society: Week 4 of TED2020

For week 4 of TED2020, leaders in international development, history, architecture and public policy explored how we might rebuild during the COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing protests against racial injustice in the United States. Below, a recap of their insights. Achim Steiner, head of the United National Development Programme Big id...
Posted June 10, 2020
https://blog.ted.com/2020/06/10/conversations-on-rebuilding-society-week-4-of-ted2020

TED Radio Hour: The Next Greatest Generation?

This week's TED Radio Hour tries to pinpoint what exactly makes a millennial a millennial. Growing up in a world marked by a new set of challenges and opportunities — the Internet, longer lifespans, an economic crisis — today's twentysomethings have a vastly different perspective on and approach to life from previous generations. What makes th...
Posted September 6, 2013
https://blog.ted.com/2013/09/06/ted-radio-hour-the-next-greatest-generation

101 books to dive into this summer: a massive reading list

Here's a huge list of TED speaker-recommended books, with all the diversity of titles and topics you might expect. No matter your mood, preference or occasion, we’ve got you covered. When you’re lying in the sun Any book by Isaac Asimov I have stacks of collections of science-fiction short stories. I grab these before getting on a long f...
Posted June 21, 2017
https://ideas.ted.com/101-books-to-dive-into-this-summer-a-reading-list

TED Prize baton pass: How one man’s passion created a musical ripple effect

In 1975, economist and musician José Abreu founded El Sistema (“The System”), a classical music education plan for kids in Venezuela. Over the years, El Sistema has grown into a powerhouse in Venezuela, and today comprises more than 150 youth and 70 children’s orchestras. It's estimated that more than 310,000 children currently play an instr...
Posted August 1, 2012
https://blog.ted.com/2012/08/01/ted-prize-baton-pass-how-one-mans-passion-created-a-musical-ripple-effect

8 lyrical talks about the violin

At age 14, violin virtuoso Ji-Hae Park was accepted to a prestigious music conservatory in Mainz, Germany – even though the school only accepted students 16 and older. By the time she was 17, a German foundation had lent Park a rare Guarneri violin to play, worth millions. But Park’s early fame took its toll. “The violin which once meant eve...
Posted May 24, 2013
https://blog.ted.com/2013/05/24/8-lyrical-talks-about-the-violin

What does it mean to become a TED Fellow?

Every year, TED begins a new search looking for the brightest thinkers and innovators to be part of the TED Fellows program. With nearly 500 visionaries representing 300 different disciplines, these extraordinary individuals are making waves, disrupting the status quo and creating real impact. Through a rigorous application process, we na...
Posted August 19, 2019
https://blog.ted.com/2019/08/19/what-does-it-mean-to-become-a-ted-fellow

Global health, mutual survival: Fellows Friday with Alanna Shaikh

Today, infectious diseases race across the world, and one country’s health problem can affect the entire global economy. For these and other reasons, Alanna Shaikh says global health is a matter of “mutual survival.” While working her day job at an international aid organization, Alanna moonlights as a (refreshingly frank) blogger on internati...
Posted March 18, 2011
https://blog.ted.com/2011/03/18/fellows-friday-with-alanna-shaikh
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