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The music of David Byrne’s mind (Transcript)

The TED Interview The music of David Byrne’s mind November 17, 2022 [00:00:00] Steven Johnson: Welcome to the TED Interview. I'm your host, Steven Johnson. Looking back on this season of the show, we've gone deep into the creative process of one of today's greatest novelists. [00:00:17] Jennifer Egan: My conscious ideas are not good enough. ...
https://www.ted.com/podcasts/ted-interview/the-music-of-david-byrne-s-mind-transcript

Skype

TED Speakers are the thought-leaders who have created great things through crowdsourcing and collaboration. At TED 2014, Skype enabled these individuals to co-create their next chapter in music, architecture, education etc. Skype at TED2014 Skype at TEDGlobal 2013 The Open Translation Project began with a grassroots spirit and the enthusiasm o...
https://www.ted.com/about/partner-with-ted/case-studies/skype

Far Flung with Saleem Reshamwala

Far Flung with Saleem Reshamwala is a journey across the globe in search of the world's most surprising and imaginative ideas. It's not a travel show, exactly. It's a deep dive into the ideas that shape a particular spot on the map, brought to you by local journalists and creators. Weave through the streets of Bangkok with a motorcycle midwife. ...
https://www.ted.com/podcasts/far_flung_with_saleem_reshamwala

Jon Batiste on the art of pushing your limits (Transcript)

ReThinking with Adam Grant Jon Batiste on the art of pushing your limits May 10, 2022 [00:00:00] 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. My job is to think again about how we work lead and live. Today, I'm talking to musician, ...
https://www.ted.com/podcasts/jon-batiste-on-the-art-of-pushing-your-limits

Got yeast? (Transcript)

Body Stuff with Dr. Jen Gunter Wednesday, June 1, 2022 Dr. Jen Gunter: So you’ve got an itch… and it’s not going away. You think you might have a yeast infection… a vaginal yeast infection. If you go to your local drugstore looking for a treatment, you’ll find all sorts of products… There are wipes doused in aloe. Anesthetic sprays or creams....
https://www.ted.com/podcasts/got-yeast-transcript

Skype at TED2014

At TED 2014, Skype enabled TED Speakers to co-create their next chapter in music, architecture, education etc., and to share their ideas in the following sessions: Sugata and Friends Reports from the future of learning TED Prize winner Sugata Mitra brings together a panel of educational innovators—and, via Skype, their students and teachers. T...
https://www.ted.com/about/partner-with-ted/case-studies/skype/skype-at-ted2014

How to Find Your Voice (with Greta Morgan) (Transcript)

How to Be a Better Human How to Find Your Voice (with Greta Morgan) (Transcript) July 18, 2022 [00:00:00] Chris Duffy: You're listening to How to be a Better Human. I'm your host, Chris Duffy, and today we are gonna be talking about finding your voice by any means necessary with singer and a musician who has performed on some of the world's la...
https://www.ted.com/podcasts/how-to-be-a-better-human/how-to-find-your-voice-transcript

TEDGlobal 2005

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...
https://www.ted.com/about/conferences/past-teds/tedglobal-2005

Let's Save Africa

About this ad: Meet Michael. He's the best at what he does - when top charities need an African child star for their ads, they call Michael. This sarcastic piece reminds us of how ridiculous stereotypes can be, and why we need to throw them out. SAIH is the solidarity organization of students and academics in Norway, focusing on education in de...
https://www.ted.com/watch/ads-worth-spreading/lets-save-africa

Pre-event engagement

After you’ve invited your guests, your job doesn’t end there. You want to make sure you engage, entice, excite your audience for the weeks leading up to the event. For them, the TEDx experience should start early. Build community Your goal of engaging your guests is to foster a sense of community, so that once event day arrives, they’ll feel mo...
https://www.ted.com/participate/organize-a-local-tedx-event/tedx-organizer-guide/audience-experience/pre-event-engagement

TED Health

What does exercise do to your brain? Can psychedelics treat depression? From smart daily habits to new medical breakthroughs, welcome to TED Health, with host Dr. Shoshana Ungerleider. TED speakers answer questions you never even knew you had, and share ideas you won't hear anywhere else, all around how we can live healthier lives. About the hos...
https://www.ted.com/podcasts/ted-health

How to Change Your Workplace (Transcript)

How to Change Your Workplace Tuesday, June 27, 2022 Adam Grant: One day I got a call from a hospital that was working on a major change initiative. A committee of surgeons had identified a customer service problem. Basically, patients weren’t happy. And after 8 months of work, they were getting ready to roll out a big fix. They were going to tra...
https://www.ted.com/podcasts/worklife/how-to-change-your-workplace-transcript

TEDYouth 2013

The Spark New Orleans, Louisiana November 16, 2013 TEDYouth was a day-long event for students, with more than 20 live speakers -- scientists, explorers, artists (and more!). It took place on November 16, 2013, noon–7pm EST. The theme: "The Spark." In 2013, TEDYouth moved south to the Civic Theatre in New Orleans, Louisiana. While the conferenc...
https://www.ted.com/about/conferences/past-teds/tedyouth-2013

TED Conference

Held annually on the West Coast of North America, the TED Conference is at the heart of TED. More than a thousand people attend this five-day conference about Technology, Entertainment and Design -- as well as science, business, the arts and the global issues facing our world. Over 70 speakers appear on the main stage to give talks and shorter p...
https://www.ted.com/attend/conferences/ted-conference

Dolly Parton is burning up, not burning out (Transcript)

WorkLife with Adam Grant Dolly Parton is burning up, not burning out Transcript April 5, 2022 [00:00:00] Adam Grant: Hey WorkLifers, it’s Adam Grant. Today I’m excited to bring you a conversation I had on Clubhouse with a legend. Thanks to our sponsors LinkedIn, Morgan Stanley, ServiceNow, and UKG for making it possible. Joining me today is t...
https://www.ted.com/podcasts/worklife/dolly-parton-is-burning-up-not-burning-out-transcript

TED2005

Inspired by Nature Monterey, California February 2005 Surrounded by imperfect manmade technology, medicine, and production, we are more frequently turning to the world of nature for answers to our ailments. How can nature better serve our pursuit of knowledge? How are our aesthetics shaped by nature? How can we begin to work with nature instead ...
https://www.ted.com/about/conferences/past-teds/ted2005

Jehane Noujaim starts a global day of film

I wish to bring the world together for one day a year through the power of film. Develop “Pangea Day,” a day which seeks to help people see themselves in others through the power of film. Create partnerships that enable the films to be viewed internationally, on the internet, and on mobile devices in many languages. Plan an extraordinary lineup ...
https://www.ted.com/participate/ted-prize/prize-winning-wishes/pangea-day

The Do’s And Don'ts Of Returning To The Office (Transcript)

The Do’s And Don'ts Of Returning To The Office Tuesday, June 7, 2022 Adam Grant: It's been more than two years since offices shut down, many people were sent home, and meetings turned into video calls...And now leaders want people back to the office! But many people have mixed feelings about that. [MUSIC] Thalia: What do I think about going b...
https://www.ted.com/podcasts/worklife/the-do-s-and-don-ts-of-returning-to-the-office-transcript

Ferocious Few: “Crying Shame”

About this preformance: A musical duo from the streets of San Francisco bring a healthy dose of rock-n-roll grit to the TED@IBM stage. With a stripped-down performance of “Crying Shame,” they aim to encourage musicians and fans to question boundaries and push limits. About this speaker Francisco Fernandez has been the bucking force behind his un...
https://www.ted.com/watch/ted-institute/ted-ibm/the_ferocious_few_crying_shame

Surgeon Atul Gawande wants everyone to have a coach (Transcript)

Re:Thinking with Adam Grant Surgeon Atul Gawande wants everyone to have a coach Sept 27, 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 explore how they think a...
https://www.ted.com/podcasts/surgeon-atul-gawande-wants-everyone-to-have-a-coach-transcript

José Antonio Abreu plants youth orchestras

I wish you would help create and document a special training program for 50 gifted young musicians, passionate for both their art and for social justice, and dedicated to developing El Sistema in the US and other countries. The plan An orchestra, says José Antonio Abreu, is a “school of social life.” In being a part of one, kids learn to play mu...
https://www.ted.com/participate/ted-prize/prize-winning-wishes/sistema-fellows-program

What is a TEDx Talk?

Before you start the search for speakers for your event, it’s important to know exactly what a TEDx Talk is. It also helps to understand the different types of talks worth spreading. That way, you know what you’re looking for. A TEDx Talk is a showcase for speakers presenting great, well-formed ideas in under 18 minutes. Why under 18 minutes? ...
https://www.ted.com/participate/organize-a-local-tedx-event/tedx-organizer-guide/speakers-program/what-is-a-tedx-talk

How To Pitch Your Best Ideas (Transcript)

WorkLife with Adam Grant Tuesday, April 26, 2022 [THEME MUSIC] [00:01:00] VOICE 1: Dear Adam, I have a great investment opportunity for you. Let me tell you about my startup. [00:06:87]VOICE 2: I know we've never met, but here's why you should endorse my book [00:00:12] VOICE 3: Is your team hiring? Cause I'd be a great fit. [00:00:22...
https://www.ted.com/podcasts/worklife/how-to-pitch-your-best-ideas-transcript

How to Discover Your Humanity... Through Math? (with Francis Su)

How to Be a Better Human How to Discover Your Humanity... Through Math? (with Francis Su) (Transcript) July 25, 2022 [00:00:00] Chris Duffy: You're listening to How to Be a Better Human. I'm your host, Chris Duffy. On today's episode, we're gonna be talking about math. And before you skip this episode, because you're saying to yourself, I'm no...
https://www.ted.com/podcasts/how-to-be-a-better-human/how-to-discover-your-humanity-through-math

Rethinking Flexibility at Work (Transcript)

WorkLife with Adam Grant Tuesday, April 19, 2022 [00:00:00] Ville Houttu: We wanted to create a workplace where even Mondays don't suck. Adam Grant: This is Ville Houttu, the CEO of Vincit, a Finnish software company. Ville Houttu: Four years ago one of our software engineers sent me a calendar invite to his annual salary review with the ...
https://www.ted.com/podcasts/worklife/rethinking-flexibility-at-work-transcript

How to make yourself more human in an automated world (with Kevin Roose) (Transcript)

How to Be a Better Human Monday, July 11, 2022 Robot Chris Duffy: You’re listening to How to Be a Better Human. I’m your host Chris Duffy and today we’re talking about the surprising ways that artificial intelligence and automation will affect both the future of our jobs, and our own behavior beyond the workplace. Chris Duffy: Ok hi this is AC...
https://www.ted.com/podcasts/better-human-how-to-make-yourself-more-human-in-an-automated-world-with-kevin-roose-transcript

How to Make Yourself More Human in an Automated World (With Kevin Roose) (Transcript)

How to Be a Better Human How to Make Yourself More Human in an Automated World (with Kevin Roose) (Transcript) July 11, 2022 [00:00:00] Robot Chris Duffy: You’re listening to How to Be a Better Human. I’m your host Chris Duffy and today we’re talking about the surprising ways that artificial intelligence and automation will affect both the fut...
https://www.ted.com/podcasts/how-to-be-a-better-human/how-to-make-yourself-more-human-in-an-automated-world-transcript

The surprising effects of video games with Ash Brandin (Transcript)

ReThinking with Adam Grant The surprising effects of video games with Ash Brandin January 17, 2023 [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 explore new thought...
https://www.ted.com/podcasts/surprising-effects-of-video-games-ash-brandin-transcript

Satya Nadella is building the future (Transcript)

ReThinking with Adam Grant Satya Nadella is building the future May 24, 2022 [Theme Music] [00:00:00] 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. My job is to think again about how we work, lead, and live. Today, my guest is Satya...
https://www.ted.com/podcasts/satya-nadella-is-building-the-future-transcript

How to Make Transformative Ideas Happen (with Frans Johannson) (Transcript)

How to Be a Better Human How to Make Transformative Ideas Happen (with Frans Johansson) (Transcript) August 1, 2022 [00:00:00] Chris Duffy: You're listening to How to be a Better Human. I'm your host, Chris Duffy. When we think about where great ideas come from, I think a lot of us assume that they just shoot down from the sky like lightning. ...
https://www.ted.com/podcasts/how-to-be-a-better-human/how-to-make-transformative-ideas-happen-frans-johannson
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