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...

About this ad: This adorably quirky ad uses sleight of hand to celebrate the curiosity of Honda engineers, highlighting some of their most successful innovations over the past 65 years. Honda Motor Co. is a Japanese public multinational corporation primarily known as a manufacturer of automobiles and motorcycles. Wieden + Kennedy London is part ...

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Because China uses different social platforms than most other countries, we have some different process in place especially for the region. This guide will help navigate you through bringing TEDx to your area. Things to Remember The TEDx pre- and post-event process are a bit different for events in China. Here’s what’s different: Before your ev...

Stories shared on the TED stage are seen and heard by millions around the world. But some ideas can’t be shared in the open -- there are stories that are too risky, painful, or controversial. Sincerely, X provides a space to share powerful ideas anonymously. Stories that deserve to be heard, from people who remain hidden. About the host Sarah K...

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...

I’m working on a story that the world needs to know about. I wish for you to help me break it in a way that provides spectacular proof of the power of news photography in the digital age. The plan Enable Nachtwey to tell his story by demonstrating innovative, exciting uses of news photography in the digital arena. Showcase his work and bring awa...

I wish for you to help build a social movement of more than 1 MILLION American activists for Africa. I wish to tell people ONE BILLION times about ONE, with as much of this as possible before the G8 Africa Summit in July 2005. I wish for you to show the power of information — its power to rewrite the rules and to transform lives — by connectin...

TED Studies, created in collaboration with Wiley, are curated video collections — supplemented by rich educational materials — for students, educators and self-guided learners. In Visualizing Data, TED speakers shake up statistics with elegant, dynamic representations that make mountains of data comprehensible — and even exciting. Learn how to v...

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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...

After watching the collection of talks on Visualizing Data, read a thoughtful recap of the major points in this TED Study, and learn where experts believe things are headed. What's next? Trends and questions in statistics and data visualization TED designed Visualizing Data to enable learners to recognize the powerful insights data can provide ...

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...

Written by the educator who created What Makes Us Human?, a brief look at the key facts, tough questions and big ideas in his field. Begin this TED Study with a fascinating read that gives context and clarity to the material. As a biological anthropologist, I never liked drawing sharp distinctions between human and non-human. Such boundaries ma...

Written by the educators who created Visualizing Data, 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. The reality of today All of us now are being blasted by information design. It's being poured into our eyes through the We...

Written by the educators who created Understanding Islam, 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. The TED Talks provide a unique opportunity for an educated layman to learn about the core beliefs and practices of Isla...

Written by the educators who created Cyber-Influence and Power, 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. Each and every one of us has a vital part to play in building the kind of world in which government and technolog...

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...