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Megan Campisi and Pen-Pen Chen: What makes the Great Wall of China so extraordinary

The Great Wall of China is a 13,000-mile dragon of earth and stone that winds its way through the countryside of China. As it turns out, the wall's history is almost as long and serpentine as its structure. Megan Campisi and Pen-Pen Chen detail the building and subsequent decay of this massive, impressive wall. [Directed by Steff Lee, narrated b...
https://www.ted.com/talks/megan_campisi_and_pen_pen_chen_what_makes_the_great_wall_of_china_so_extraordinary

Amy C. Edmondson: How to lead in a crisis

Humility, transparency and urgency are the keys to successfully steering an organization -- big or small -- through the challenges that come your way. Leadership expert Amy C. Edmondson provides clear advice and examples to help any leader rise to the occasion.
https://www.ted.com/talks/amy_c_edmondson_how_to_lead_in_a_crisis

Luvvie Ajayi Jones: Get comfortable with being uncomfortable

Luvvie Ajayi Jones isn't afraid to speak her mind or to be the one dissenting voice in a crowd, and neither should you. "Your silence serves no one," says the writer, activist and self-proclaimed professional troublemaker. In this bright, uplifting talk, Ajayi Jones shares three questions to ask yourself if you're teetering on the edge of speaki...
https://www.ted.com/talks/luvvie_ajayi_jones_get_comfortable_with_being_uncomfortable

Alex Gendler: Myths and misconceptions about evolution

How does evolution really work? Actually, not how some of our common evolutionary metaphors would have us believe. For instance, it's species, not individual organisms, that adapt to produce evolution, and genes don't "want" to be passed on -- a gene can't want anything at all! Alex Gendler sets the record straight on the finer points of evoluti...
https://www.ted.com/talks/alex_gendler_myths_and_misconceptions_about_evolution

Nick Hanauer: The dirty secret of capitalism -- and a new way forward

Rising inequality and growing political instability are the direct result of decades of bad economic theory, says entrepreneur Nick Hanauer. In a visionary talk, he dismantles the mantra that "greed is good" -- an idea he describes as not only morally corrosive, but also scientifically wrong -- and lays out a new theory of economics powered by r...
https://www.ted.com/talks/nick_hanauer_the_dirty_secret_of_capitalism_and_a_new_way_forward

Warren Valdmanis: What makes a job "good" -- and the case for investing in people

Businesses need to stop cutting labor costs and start investing in people, says social impact investor Warren Valdmanis. In this perspective-shifting talk, he breaks down the essential ingredients of a "good" job -- which is more than just the size of a paycheck -- and shares why they're key to building great companies.
https://www.ted.com/talks/warren_valdmanis_what_makes_a_job_good_and_the_case_for_investing_in_people

Noah Raford: How gaming can be a force for good

If you think social media is powerful, keep an eye on immersive video games, says futurist Noah Raford. As more and more people are drawn into gaming and virtual worlds, the communities they forge are spawning real-world social movements. Raford urges us to recognize what's really going on -- and then harness those forces to build the future we ...
https://www.ted.com/talks/noah_raford_how_gaming_can_be_a_force_for_good

Kate Wagner: I hate McMansions -- and you should too

If you've never heard of a McMansion, get ready for a crash course in gaudy, oversized home design. In this hilarious talk, Kate Wagner, creator of the blog McMansion Hell, roasts a few of these architectural eyesores, and discusses how builders and homebuyers can make better design choices with an eye to both sustainability and aesthetics.
https://www.ted.com/talks/kate_wagner_i_hate_mcmansions_and_you_should_too

Cindy Solomon: 5 tips for dealing with meeting overload

Could this meeting have been an email? The phenomenon of "calendar creep," where meetings completely take over your work days, is wasting time, energy and productivity -- but you can take back control. Leadership expert Cindy Solomon shares her five tips for clearing up your schedule and getting your calendar to work for you, not against you.
https://www.ted.com/talks/cindy_solomon_5_tips_for_dealing_with_meeting_overload

Iseult Gillespie: The meaning of life according to Simone de Beauvoir

At the age of 21, Simone de Beauvoir became the youngest person to take the philosophy exams at France's most esteemed university. But as soon as she mastered the rules of philosophy, she wanted to break them. Her desire to explore the physical world to its fullest would shape her life, and eventually, inspire radical new philosophies. Iseult Gi...
https://www.ted.com/talks/iseult_gillespie_the_meaning_of_life_according_to_simone_de_beauvoir

Jim Hemerling: 5 ways to lead in an era of constant change

Who says change needs to be hard? Organizational change expert Jim Hemerling thinks adapting your business in today's constantly-evolving world can be invigorating instead of exhausting. He outlines five imperatives, centered around putting people first, for turning company reorganization into an empowering, energizing task for all.
https://www.ted.com/talks/jim_hemerling_5_ways_to_lead_in_an_era_of_constant_change

John Doerr: Why the secret to success is setting the right goals

Our leaders and institutions are failing us, but it's not always because they're bad or unethical, says venture capitalist John Doerr -- often, it's simply because they're leading us toward the wrong objectives. In this practical talk, Doerr shows us how we can get back on track with "Objectives and Key Results," or OKRs -- a goal-setting system...
https://www.ted.com/talks/john_doerr_why_the_secret_to_success_is_setting_the_right_goals

Erik Brynjolfsson: The key to growth? Race with the machines

As machines take on more jobs, many find themselves out of work or with raises indefinitely postponed. Is this the end of growth? No, says Erik Brynjolfsson -- it’s simply the growing pains of a radically reorganized economy. A riveting case for why big innovations are ahead of us … if we think of computers as our teammates. Be sure to watch the...
https://www.ted.com/talks/erik_brynjolfsson_the_key_to_growth_race_with_the_machines

Mikko Hypponen: How the NSA betrayed the world's trust -- time to act

Recent events have highlighted, underlined and bolded the fact that the United States is performing blanket surveillance on any foreigner whose data passes through an American entity -- whether they are suspected of wrongdoing or not. This means that, essentially, every international user of the internet is being watched, says Mikko Hypponen. An...
https://www.ted.com/talks/mikko_hypponen_how_the_nsa_betrayed_the_world_s_trust_time_to_act

Robin Ince: Science versus wonder?

Does science ruin the magic of life? In this grumpy but charming monologue, Robin Ince makes the argument against. The more we learn about the astonishing behavior of the universe -- the more we stand in awe.
https://www.ted.com/talks/robin_ince_science_versus_wonder

Marian Wright Edelman: Reflections from a lifetime fighting to end child poverty

What does it take to build a national movement? In a captivating conversation with TEDWomen curator Pat Mitchell, Marian Wright Edelman reflects on her path to founding the Children's Defense Fund in 1973 -- from the early influence of growing up in the segregated American South to her activism with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. -- and shares how g...
https://www.ted.com/talks/marian_wright_edelman_reflections_from_a_lifetime_fighting_to_end_child_poverty

Mia Nacamulli: Why should you read Kurt Vonnegut?

Kurt Vonnegut found the tidy, satisfying arcs of many stories at odds with reality, and he set out to explore the ambiguity between good and bad fortune in his own novels. He tried to make sense of human behavior by studying the shapes of stories — ditching straightforward chronologies and clear-cut fortunes. Mia Nacamulli dives into the sometim...
https://www.ted.com/talks/mia_nacamulli_why_should_you_read_kurt_vonnegut

Nicholas Negroponte: One Laptop per Child, two years on

Nicholas Negroponte talks about how One Laptop per Child is doing, two years in. Speaking at the EG conference while the first XO laptops roll off the production line, he recaps the controversies and recommits to the goals of this far-reaching project.
https://www.ted.com/talks/nicholas_negroponte_one_laptop_per_child_two_years_on

Riley Moynes: How to squeeze all the juice out of retirement

Despite common belief, retirement takes more than financial planning. And while you may be beyond ready to go on permanent vacation, you also have to psychologically prepare for when the novelty wears off. Riley Moynes explains the four phases of retirement and offers a framework for how to avoid the inevitable pitfalls of taking it too easy in ...
https://www.ted.com/talks/riley_moynes_how_to_squeeze_all_the_juice_out_of_retirement

Amy Adkins: Why do we dream?

In the 3rd millennium BCE, Mesopotamian kings recorded and interpreted their dreams on wax tablets. In the years since, we haven't paused in our quest to understand why we dream. And while we still don't have any definitive answers, we have some theories. Amy Adkins reveals the top seven reasons why we might dream. [Directed by Claire Van Ryzin,...
https://www.ted.com/talks/amy_adkins_why_do_we_dream

Michael Sandel: The lost art of democratic debate

Democracy thrives on civil debate, Michael Sandel says -- but we're shamefully out of practice. He leads a fun refresher, with TEDsters sparring over a recent Supreme Court case (PGA Tour Inc. v. Martin) whose outcome reveals the critical ingredient in justice.
https://www.ted.com/talks/michael_sandel_the_lost_art_of_democratic_debate

Bryce Dallas Howard: How to preserve your private life in the age of social media

Growing up in the public eye, multi-hyphenate creator Bryce Dallas Howard experienced the familiar pressure to share her life with the world on social media. But with her mother's steadfast guidance, Howard learned to set personal boundaries and savor the beauty of private moments. In this personal talk, she draws on three generations of family ...
https://www.ted.com/talks/bryce_dallas_howard_how_to_preserve_your_private_life_in_the_age_of_social_media

Eduardo Sáenz de Cabezón: Math is forever

With humor and charm, mathematician Eduardo Sáenz de Cabezón answers a question that's wracked the brains of bored students the world over: What is math for? He shows the beauty of math as the backbone of science — and shows that theorems, not diamonds, are forever. In Spanish, with English subtitles.
https://www.ted.com/talks/eduardo_saenz_de_cabezon_math_is_forever

Emily Pilloton-Lam: What if women built the world they want to see?

Only four percent of construction workers are female -- that's totally unacceptable, but it's also a huge opportunity both for women and for the trades, says youth educator and builder Emily Pilloton-Lam. She makes the case for putting power (and power tools) into the hands of young women and gender-expansive youth, dreaming of inclusive constru...
https://www.ted.com/talks/emily_pilloton_lam_what_if_women_built_the_world_they_want_to_see

Raspyni Brothers: Juggle and jest

Illustrious jugglers the Raspyni Brothers show off their uncanny balance, agility, coordination and willingness to sacrifice (others). Now, if you'll just stand completely still...
https://www.ted.com/talks/raspyni_brothers_juggle_and_jest

Malcolm London: "High School Training Ground"

Young poet, educator and activist Malcolm London performs his stirring poem about life on the front lines of high school. He tells of the "oceans of adolescence" who come to school "but never learn to swim," of "masculinity mimicked by men who grew up with no fathers." Beautiful, lyrical, chilling.
https://www.ted.com/talks/malcolm_london_high_school_training_ground

Joel Jackson: A vehicle built in Africa, for Africa

Joel Jackson wants to reimagine transportation around the needs of the African consumer. He's designed an SUV that's rugged enough for long stretches of uneven terrain and affordable enough to be within reach of those who need it most. Learn more about the challenges of mobility and manufacturing in Africa -- and what a localized motor industry ...
https://www.ted.com/talks/joel_jackson_a_vehicle_built_in_africa_for_africa

Ashley Graham: Plus-size? More like my size

When Ashley Graham first started her modeling career, she was followed everywhere by a label she hates: "plus-size model." Defying such regressive pigeonholing, she explains how she stopped devaluing herself and reclaimed her body as her own.
https://www.ted.com/talks/ashley_graham_plus_size_more_like_my_size

Dropbox: How one team turned a sprint project into a marathon success

TED Resident Keith Kirkland and his team at WearWorks use haptic technology to develop products and experiences that communicate information through touch. In 2017, they were faced with a seemingly impossible challenge: quickly develop a device for a blind ultra-marathon runner to compete -- unaided and unassisted -- in the New York City Maratho...
https://www.ted.com/talks/dropbox_how_one_team_turned_a_sprint_project_into_a_marathon_success

Ryan Lobo: Photographing the hidden story

Ryan Lobo has traveled the world, taking photographs that tell stories of unusual human lives. In this haunting talk, he reframes controversial subjects with empathy, so that we see the pain of a Liberian war criminal, the quiet strength of UN women peacekeepers and the perseverance of Delhi's underappreciated firefighters.
https://www.ted.com/talks/ryan_lobo_photographing_the_hidden_story
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