Peace. It's humanity's eternal, elusive dream. These speakers offer inspired ideas, practical advice and real-world examples from around the globe of how it just might be attainable.

As important as they are eloquent, these four talks are poet Malcolm London’s idea of how to truly cause a stir.

Robots reflect their creators: Us. Counterintuitive and insightful, these robots show us glimmers into what it means to be human.

A celebration of time spent in good company. (Sorry extroverts -- we love you, too.)

NASA engineer Bobak Ferdowsi helped the Curiosity rover land on Mars -- and he's curated these talks that deepen our understanding of the world around us.

Steve Case says, "It has been amazing to watch TED's transition from party to platform, and from a small gathering for the benefit of a few to a massive global movement. Choosing my favorite TED Talks after so many years was no easy task, but here goes ... "

Why these talks, Damon Lindelof, writer of "Lost" and "Prometheus"? "These are the ones that stayed with me. That I watched more than once. That I have forwarded to friends with hopes of not only expanding their horizons but stimulating conversation."

A top newscaster in China, Wang Lifen has launche Umiwi to call on the youth of China to make their own media. Here, her 5 most quotable TED Talks.

Better education for generations to come means a brighter future for us all. These TED speakers have some great ideas for how we can solve our current education crisis.

Need an introduction to TED? Enjoy a mixture of some of our most well-known, hard-hitting and and perspective-shifting talks.

Behold, the first five TED Talks posted online, shared with the world on June 27, 2006. Each one is powerful and moving -- and still resonates today.

Ever feel like the Internet is flooded with hatred and drivel? These speakers can empathize and give you a glimmer of hope.

We asked Peter Gabriel what TEDTalks he thinks will still be making waves in 25 years, like his classic 1986 album, "So." Here are his picks, from printing a human kidney to the learning revolution.

What do we do with all this online venom and in-person vitriol? An exploration of where this hate comes from -- and bold ways to dismantle it.

Try on these talks about the traits that make you who you are.

Dive into these talks about water and humanity’s relationship with this life-sustaining liquid.

What makes us create and innovate? Here, wildly creative thinkers share ideas and insights into what kindles genius.

It's hard to know where to start with personal finance — saving, budgeting and everything else in between. These TED Talks provide insightful perspectives and practical advice to help you face your financial situation with honesty and compassion.

How can we create an education system that works for kids, instead of against them? Watch eight inspiring talks from TED's May 2013 PBS special, given in their entirety.

Sometimes, relating to other people doesn't come naturally. These talks offer new insights into how to connect ... and celebrate the ways we are more alike than you think.

2013 TED Prize winner Sugata Mitra is an educator who helps kids learn to teach themselves. Here are 5 talks that align with his vision of education's future.

These talks explore why time may feel a little different for everyone and how to wrangle a little more for yourself.

Novelist Elif Shafak says, "Even long after I listened to these talks, I noticed I was carrying the words with me wherever I traveled. I can listen to these speakers again and again, hearing something new each time."

These engrossing stories will make your drive -- or train ride -- fly by. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you won't feel an ounce of road rage. And you won't miss a thing if you can't watch the visuals.

Sometimes, everyone’s a lot. These talks celebrate those moments when you just want to enjoy your own company.

Bono picks 8 talks that express powerful ideas -- and shares exactly why each needs to be spread far and wide.

These talk unpack the different problems, solutions and experiences we're facing in our modern world of bullying – both on and offline.

Open up a whole new world of possibilities and experiences with these talks that show the benefit (and fun!) of learning a new language.

Insightful talks that can help improve political debate so that we can build toward a better society.

Science, technology, engineering, art and math talks that will make school classes feel a little fresher.