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...

WorkLife with Adam Grant Tuesday, May 18, 2021 ADAM GRANT: Hi WorkLifers, a quick warning that in this episode we discuss the murder of George Floyd. TYECE WILKINS: It wasn't until Saturday evening that I allowed the tears to flow. Sitting underneath a cotton candy pink sky. I put on Mali Music's Gonna be all right. And try to let the music ...

I wish that you will help me recruit the largest army of community health workers the world has ever known, by creating the Community Health Academy, a global platform to train, empower and connect. The plan A billion people around the world lack access to health care, simply because they live too far from a doctor or clinic. For them, getting m...

My wish is that you help us unlock and nurture scientific talent across Africa, so that within our lifetimes we are celebrating an African Einstein. The plan Support the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) to recruit diverse students from across Africa. Establish a network between centers of excellence to teach special math and sc...

Ads Worth Spreading's principal supporter, YouTube, allows billions of people to discover, watch and share originally-created videos. YouTube provides a forum for people to connect, inform, and inspire others across the globe and acts as a distribution platform for original content creators and advertisers large and small. The Art Directors Club...

I wish for us to discover the millions of unknown archaeological sites across the globe. By building an online citizen science platform and training a 21st century army of global explorers, we'll find and protect the world's hidden heritage, which contains clues to humankind's collective resilience and creativity. The plan What would happen if I...

So you’re hosting a TEDxYouth event… Get excited! TEDxYouth events are fun, imaginative, and smart TEDx events designed for, and often organized by, young people. They bring ideas worth spreading to all ages. Five things organizers love about TEDxYouth events What’s happening at TEDxYouth events 45 high school students organized TEDxYouth@SanDie...

The TED Fellows Program recognizes people at work on future-shaping ideas, offering them tools to amplify the power of their vision. Each year, a new group of TED Fellows from around the world, and from every discipline, are welcomed into this international community of remarkable thinkers and doers who have shown unusual accomplishment, excepti...

Photography is an excellent way to capture the entirety of the event experience, offering a stunning look at the general atmosphere, as well as individual emotions of the day. Photography at your event Ideally, you’ll want to bring in a professional photographer (or a professional-in-training) to take pictures of your event. Consider working w...

We would like to thank our major donors, the Bezos family, the Harnisch Foundation, and Sherpalo Ventures for their visionary support of the TED Fellows program. Learn more about the TED Fellows supporters Donating to support the program Supporting the TED Fellows program will help outstanding individuals increase the impact of their world-chang...

I wish for your help to create a strong, sustainable movement to educate every child about food, inspire families to cook again and empower people everywhere to fight obesity. The plan Over two billion people around the world are considered obese or overweight which can lead to chronic illnesses like heart disease, diabetes, and more. Jamie Oliv...

If you know someone who belongs on the TED stage, or if you belong there yourself, we want to hear from you! Please use our speaker nomination form. If you wish to suggest a speaker for a local, independent TEDx event, contact the organizer directly through the TEDx event's own web page. About our speakers At TED, we search year-round for spe...

Get to know the amazing scientists, designers, technologists, explorers, artists, performers (and more!) who will be speaking at TEDYouth 2015. Adam Stelzner Ever wonder if there's life on Mars? Thanks to Adam Steltzner and his team at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, we may find the answer. He and his team designed the sky crane that landed th...

TEDYouth is a day-long event for middle and high school students, with live speakers, hands-on activities and great conversations. Scientists, designers, technologists, explorers, artists, performers (and more!) share short talks on what they do best, serving both as a source of knowledge and inspiration for youth around the globe. About TEDYout...

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 ...

Written by the educators who created Covering World News, a brief look at the key facts, tough questions and big ideas in their field. Begin this TED Study with a fascinating read that gives context and clarity to the material. At the newsstand, on our smartphones and while watching the evening news, we learn about faraway people and places from...

Body Stuff with Dr. Jen Gunter Wednesday, June 9, 2021 Jen Gunter: We have been told SO MUCH about milk. SOUND CLIP: We were told that milk was good for your bones. I remember my mom always made me drink it. It was supposed to be very good for my health Jen Gunter: Think about ALL the milk messages you’ve heard in your life! SOUND CLIP:...

Body Stuff with Dr. Jen Gunter Wednesday, May 18, 2022 Dr. Jen Gunter: I’ve heard so many ways that people try to “boost” their metabolism. Drink green tea to boost your metabolism! Eating spicy food to burn calories! Metabolism boosting smoothies…backed by science! Muscle burns more calories so start lifting weights today! If you boost your met...

Written by the educators who created Leading Wisely, a brief look at the key facts, tough questions and big ideas in their field. Begin this TED Study with a fascinating read that gives context and clarity to the material. Understanding management means understanding people. What motivates us to engage deeply and perform powerfully at work? How...

Monday, October 25, 2021 Mona Chalabi: I was sitting in a dentist’s chair in Brooklyn, there for a routine checkup. The dentist took some X-rays, poked around in my mouth, and said: “You’re in luck! No cavities. Healthy teeth. But, your teeth are a bit yellow… You could consider bleaching as an option, if it’s something that bothers you.” Now ...

WorkLife with Adam Grant Tuesday, May 3, 2021 Hey WorkLifers-- and ArmCherries. For today’s bonus episode, we have a very special guest: Dax Shepard. I’ve known Dax since 2019-- I admire his intellectual curiosity, his vulnerability, and of course his humor. I think we’re friends, although every conversation we’ve ever had has been recorded for ...

WorkLife with Adam Grant Tuesday, April 27, 2021 Adam Grant: [00:00:00] Hey WorkLifers it's Adam Grant. I hope you're enjoying season four today. I want to share a special bonus conversation with Glennon Doyle. She made an appearance in our episode on conflict. She's a writer and activist well known for her wisdom and openness about her struggle...

WorkLife with Adam Grant Tuesday, April 13, 2021 GLENNON DOYLE: [00:00:00] My wife, Abby likes to have a lot, just a lot of things. And this includes food. So when Abby orders let's say pizza, we have five people in our family. She might come home with four pizzas. She may come home with five pizzas. ADAM GRANT: [00:00:18] This is Glennon Doyl...