How did a one-off conference about technology, entertainment and design become a viral video phenomenon and a worldwide community of passionate people? Chris Anderson TED's nonprofit transition In 2002, Chris Anderson shares his vision for the future of TED. Watch now Playlist The first TED Talks ever The first TED Talks posted online, shar...

The TED Interview Chanda Prescod-Weinstein connects history to the stars July 7, 2022 [00:00:00] Steven Johnson: Hi everyone. Welcome to the TED interview. I'm Steven Johnson. If you look back over the past few centuries, it's clear we've solved many of the major mysteries in science. I mean, we've sequenced the human genome and split the atom....

Sit down with author and podcaster Steven Johnson to hear from leading thinkers and creators from around the world. The TED Interview is a space for guests to further delve into their groundbreaking work, give us a peek into how they discover and explore fascinating ideas, and, in some cases, even defend their thinking. This season, we’re lookin...

In the concise space of less than 100 pages, How We’ll Live on Mars delivers an elegant overview of the history, science, and technology relevant to Martian colonization. But more than a technical primer, Petranek’s new book is a manifesto. Gizmodo About the book When the first humans set foot on Mars, the moment will be more significant in ter...

Deepen your understanding of Reworking the Western Diet with these carefully crafted educational exercises that let you get the most out of this TED Studies subject. Activity 1 There's not one universally accepted definition of "sustainable consumption." Based on what you've learned in Reworking the Western Diet, how would you define the term? W...

The TED Interview How do we fix the restaurant tipping system? with Saru Jayaraman August 25, 2022 [00:00:00] Steven Johnson: Welcome to the TED Interview. I'm your host, Steven Johnson. For most Americans, it's almost second nature. You eat a meal at a restaurant, get the bill, do a little mental math, and add a tip for the server. But that se...

The TED Interview Steven Johnson wants to know how enlightenment happens June 23, 2022 [00:00:00] Chris Anderson: Well, hello there. Uh, welcome to The TED Interview. This is Chris Anderson. Now then, uh, this episode may start out sounding a bit like bad news, but it really, it really isn't. By the time it's over, it's going to sound like ver...

About this talk: Transactions have always involved middlemen. They establish trust—but also bring extra cost, complexity, and potential for error. Blockchain provides a secure, fast, transparent, and error-free digital record of the history of transactions, and so has the potential to replace many intermediaries. Will it? About this partnership...

Feed your curiosity and enjoy TED Talks on your favorite devices. Watch TED Talks on the go or at home with our award-winning mobile, tablet and smart TV apps. Listen to TED podcasts for a variety of original content, or use voice commands to play TED Talks on your smart speaker. TED Recommends TED Recommends delivers the best ideas, selected j...

How to Be a Better Human How labor unions create worker power (w/ Margaret Levi) (Transcript) October 31, 2022 [00:00:00] Chris Duffy: You're listening to How To Be a Better Human. I'm your host, Chris Duffy. Of the many strange things about being a comedian, one of the biggest is how being paid works. I can perform the exact same jokes and ge...

WorkLife with Adam Grant Leadership lessons from Zelenskyy and Putin Transcript March 29, 2022 [00:00:00] Adam Grant: Hey WorkLifers, it’s Adam Grant. Today’s episode is a rich and timely conversation about leadership. I want to thank our sponsors LinkedIn, Morgan Stanley, ServiceNow, and UKG for making it possible. Our focus today is on what ...

How to Be a Better Human How to let go of being a "good" person (with Dolly Chugh) (Transcript) August 15, 2022 Chris Duffy: I’m your host Chris Duffy, and this is How to Be A Better Human. In today’s episode, we’re going to dive a little bit deeper into the whole premise of this show. If you’ve been listening for a while, you’ve probably heard...

Deepen your comprehension of Understanding Islam with these carefully crafted educational exercises that let you get the most out of this TED Studies subject. Activity 1 As noted in the Understanding Islam analysis, Islam is an incredibly diverse religion. Select one country or region and learn more about the history of the Muslim faith in that ...

Rolex invested in technology with TED to help viewers easily discover new ideas, connecting the brand with a global and socially conscious audience. TED and Rolex’s collaboration to develop “Surprise Me,” the hugely popular iOS app, reflected Rolex’s commitment to investing in technology to better the world - and cleverly plays off of the notion...

TED Translators are volunteers who subtitle TED Talks to help disseminate knowledge, research and big ideas across languages and borders. History The idea of translating TED Talks came about by popular demand. Passionate viewers around the world started asking if they could translate talks in order to share their favorite ideas and impressive re...

After watching the collection of talks on Climate Change, read a thoughtful recap of the major points in this TED Study, and learn where experts believe things are headed. For the last quarter century, citizens have turned to climate scientists and policymakers as expert 'claims makers' to make sense of 'what is' and 'what to do about' climate c...

About this video: Most of us think of folklore as something belonging to the past. But folklore refers both to the stories we’ve told ourselves through history and still tell ourselves every day. When it comes to the world of business, our cultural perceptions about the characteristics of strong leaders - aggressive, outspoken, risk-taking - lea...

The TED Interview Garry Kasparov on chess, technology, and democracy July 14, 2022 [00:00:00] Steven Johnson: This is the TED interview and I'm Steven Johnson. It was late in 1989, months before the fall of the Berlin Wall. Garry Kasparov was 26 years old, just a few years into his reign as a world chess champion. And he was invited to sit down...

TED Studies, created in collaboration with Wiley, are curated video collections — supplemented by rich educational materials — for students, educators and self-guided learners. In Reworking the Western Diet, speakers examine how that diet — processed, high in refined sugars, and heavy in corn, soy, meat and dairy — is making us and the environme...

TED Studies, created in collaboration with Wiley, are curated video collections — supplemented by rich educational materials — for students, educators and self-guided learners. In Understanding Islam, speakers take the TED stage to talk about the faith practiced by more than 1.5 billion people worldwide and often misunderstood by many non-Muslim...

After watching the collection of talks on Understanding Islam, read a thoughtful recap of the major points in this TED Study, and learn where experts believe things are headed. Where next? The greatest challenge to any religion is getting its followers to act in accordance with its principles. As Imam Faisal Abdul Rauf and Karen Armstrong descri...

Ideas Big Enough to Change the World Oxford, UK July 12-15, 2005 Dear TEDizens, Welcome to Oxford, and to an important and exciting new chapter in the TED story! TEDGlobal is designed to be like TED but with an even stronger focus on really big world-changing ideas: memes and dreams from the intersecting worlds of science, architecture, techn...

After watching the collection of talks on Rethinking Cancer, read a thoughtful recap of the major points in this TED Study, and learn where experts believe things are headed. Putting it together Cancer is a disease full of paradoxes. It seems strange that our bodies appear to be so perfectly evolved for our environment and yet this disease has ...

For the “Lessons Worth Sharing” program, Kohl’s Cares and TED-Ed partnered to produce a series of animated online videos featuring lessons from beloved educators around the country. Kohl’s invited their millions of Facebook fans to nominate their favorite teacher, and TED-Ed animated the 18 most exceptional lessons. For more lessons, visit TED-E...

Re:Thinking with Adam Grant November 9, 2021 Esther Duflo wants you to think like a plumber Adam Grant: Hey WorkLifers, it’s Adam Grant. Welcome back to Taken for Granted, my podcast with the TED Audio Collective. I’m an organizational psychologist, and this series is about rethinking assumptions we often take for granted about how we work, lea...

How to Be a Better Human How to care for the people who take care of us (w/ Ai-jen Poo) January 16, 2023 [00:00:00] Chris Duffy: You are listening to How to Be a Better Human. I'm your host, Chris Duffy. Several years ago, my wife Mollie was dealing with chronic pain, and all of a sudden, she was unable to do so many of the things that she use...

Help us spark a global movement to record and preserve meaningful conversations with one another that results in an ever-growing digital archive of the collective wisdom of humanity. The plan For Dave Isay, listening is an act of love. He wants everyone to experience the power of having their story heard. That’s why he founded StoryCorps, an arc...

Body Stuff with Dr. Jen Gunter Wednesday, June 30, 2021 Dr. Jen Gunter: Just letting you know, this episode discusses mental illness. Take care while listening. When I was a kid, it felt like my dad was obsessed with getting to the airport on time. It would start a week ahead of our flight… sometimes even more. On the day of the flight, if the ...

Re:Thinking with Adam Grant Life, the universe, and everything with Nobel laureate physicist Saul Perlmutter October 18, 2022 [00:00:00] Adam Grant: Hey everyone, it's Adam Grant. Welcome back to ReThinking, my podcast on the science of what makes us tick. I'm an organizational psychologist, and I'm taking you inside the minds of fascinating p...

Re:Thinking with Adam Grant The psychology of human delusions with filmmaker Adam McKay (Transcript) November 8, 2022 [00:00:00] Adam Grant: Hey everyone, it's Adam Grant. Welcome back to ReThinking: my podcast on the science of what makes us tick. I'm an organizational psychologist, and I'm taking you inside the minds of fascinating people to...