Education legend Sir Ken Robinson picked the talks he loves — all full of insight, bright ideas and, of course, creativity.

What is TED? This primer of 11 classic TED Talks show you the wide range of topics covered -- and introduce you to beloved speakers like Amy Cuddy, Brené Brown, Sir Ken Robinson and Chimamanda Adichie. Find your next favorite talk ...

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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."

Tim O'Reilly of O'Reilly Media ("Make:" magazine, anyone?) shares his favorite TED Talks with notes about why each one had an impact. Surprise: It's not all tech.

Head of TED Chris Anderson speaks with fascinating individuals to dig into some of the most provocative and powerful ideas of our time.

Droids, mushrooms, pranks, fractals -- Reggie Watts shares some simple tools for brain expansion.

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

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.

Educator and activist Geoffrey Canada chose a powerful list of favorites — talks that address the cycles of poverty and gender violence, and offer bold suggestions for change.

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

Brandon Boyd, lead singer of Incubus, says, "I hope to one day perform live music on the moon. Perhaps if all goes according to plan, we can make a TED Talk out of it!" We eagerly await this event. Until then, here are his favorite talks.

All over the world, there's growing consensus that our education systems are broken. These educators share big ideas on how we might re-imagine school.

These speakers have that special blend of wisdom and warmth that makes you wish you could call them up for life advice.

Explore these talks that flip old conventions, reimagining them for a brighter, better tomorrow.

Great TED Talks illuminate an idea. Sometimes, they do it while making you laugh. These talks will bring a smile to your face. Please note: Vigorous debate ensued among our staff about which talks to include. So we hope you'll find something for every sense of humor.

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 ... "

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

Are schools killing creativity? What makes a great leader? How can I find happiness? These 25 talks are the ones that you and your fellow TED fans just can't stop sharing. (Updated January 2023)

These are some of the TED Talks that had you looking at the world differently by the time the credits rolled (in no specific order).

Our most viewed TED Talks translated into Hindi by volunteer TED Translators. (Turn on subtitles to access translations.)

A thoughtful selection of engaging TED Talks, translated into 40+ languages thanks to our wonderful TED Translators community!