In a world filled with sound bites and paparazzi-snapped photos, there are still storytellers determined to create media with meaning. From feature films to citizen journalism, their work is worth spreading.

Social media is an undeniable force in today's world. These talks highlight its impact -- from big history-defining moments to the silliness we’ve come to expect.

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.

Attention: everybody wants some -- social media, tech companies and more. Watch these talks to better understand the ways these entities try and get on your radar.

Enjoy these talks on two-dimensional art that can give joy, color and surprising honesty to our three-dimensional lives.

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.

Insights and advice to escaping the echo chambers of social media, newsfeeds, and everyday conversation so that we may get a better, less rose-tinted grasp of the world and people around us.

A look at how the offline harm of online abuse is real and widespread with potentially severe consequences.

Our hyper-connected lives have been rewired for the digital age. These talks explore how the Internet and social media are shaping our relationships, personal lives and sense of self.

Chemistry teacher Ramsey Musallam knows that great educational media can be nothing short of explosive. Strap on your goggles and watch his top picks.

Explore some cultural phenomenons from across the globe. Some touching, some silly — and all very intriguing.

TED Talks that make sense of this brave, new, virtual world.

Sleep — we spend one-third of our lives doing it, but what exactly do we get out of it? And how can we do it better? In this new TED series, sleep scientist Matt Walker uncovers the facts and secrets behind our nightly slumber. Tune in weekly for better zzz's!

From Twitter to word of mouth, explore the ways ideas spread so quickly from person to person.

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

To have screen time, or to not have screen time? These talks duke out the good and bad of our everyday tech.

Does what you share online reveal more than you think? Discover what your personal data says about you with these insightful talks.

Time can pass in the blink of an eye. These talks underscore the importance of not just stopping to smell the roses, but also taking a photo or two while you're at it.

A round-up of fascinating TED speakers who have founded some of the most amazing companies.

It's the age of Big Data. But what, exactly, do we do with all this information? These talks explore practical, ethical -- and spectacularly visual -- ways to understand near-infinite data.

These women are trailblazers inspiring a new generation of girls to follow their lead and change the ratio in STEM (science, math, engineering and tech).

These talks can help you fine tune your composure in the face of frustration.

Where would we be without the Internet? These talks share how some of the most beloved parts of the web came to be.

Compassion is a balancing act — something that must actively practiced in order to thrive. Learn to foster altruism and compassion in your communities with these quiet, yet powerful talks.

Data can be used for good, harnessed for the betterment of society, but it can also be abused. Find out about some hidden not-so-sunny uses of Big Data.

Eight reporters who've been arrested, shot at and threatened talk about why they continue to report in dangerous war zones, prisons, protest sites -- because otherwise, these stories will go untold.

Illuminating, funny and awe-inspiring talks to start off your day.

Immerse yourself in the weirdly wonderful world of art made from unconventional materials.

Looking to unwind? Here are seven enlightening and rejuvenating TED talks for your day in.

There's never a bad time to start a good habit. Let these talks set the framework for a healthier, happier life.