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James Forbes: Compassion at the dinner table

Join Rev. James Forbes at the dinner table of his Southern childhood, where his mother and father taught him what compassion really means day to day -- sharing with those who need love.
https://www.ted.com/talks/james_forbes_compassion_at_the_dinner_table

J.J. Abrams: The mystery box

J.J. Abrams traces his love for the unseen mystery –- a passion that's evident in his films and TV shows, including Lost, Star Trek and the upcoming Star Wars VII -- back to its magical beginnings.
https://www.ted.com/talks/j_j_abrams_the_mystery_box

ELEW and Marcus Miller: Entropy, order and the theory of the multiverse

Pianist ELEW and saxophonist Marcus Miller perform an ensnaring three-part set informed by their love of science, masterfully blending rock and jazz improv techniques. (Listen closely and you may also hear a take on Roger and Hammerstein's "My Favorite Things.")
https://www.ted.com/talks/elew_and_marcus_miller_entropy_order_and_the_theory_of_the_multiverse

Thomas Suarez: A 12-year-old app developer

Most 12-year-olds love playing videogames -- but Thomas Suarez taught himself how to create them. After developing iPhone apps like "Bustin Jeiber," a whack-a-mole game, he is now using his skills to help other kids become developers.
https://www.ted.com/talks/thomas_suarez_a_12_year_old_app_developer

Qi Zhang: An electrifying organ performance

Organ virtuoso Qi Zhang plays her electric rendering of "Ridiculous Fellows" from Prokofiev's "The Love for Three Oranges" orchestral suite. This exhilarating performance features the Yamaha Electone Stagea, a rare instrument specially programmed by Qi herself.
https://www.ted.com/talks/qi_zhang_an_electrifying_organ_performance

Doris Kearns Goodwin: Lessons from past presidents

Historian Doris Kearns Goodwin talks about what we can learn from American presidents, including Abraham Lincoln and Lyndon Johnson. Then she shares a moving memory of her own father, and of their shared love of baseball.
https://www.ted.com/talks/doris_kearns_goodwin_lessons_from_past_presidents

Matt Walker: Why better sleep means a better sex life

Want a healthier love life? Get better sleep, says sleep scientist Matt Walker. In this episode, he explains how getting more quality shut-eye can boost fertility and vitality -- plus how sex can even improve your sleep.
https://www.ted.com/talks/matt_walker_why_better_sleep_means_a_better_sex_life

Nellie McKay: "Mother of Pearl," "If I Had You"

The wonderful Nellie McKay sings "Mother of Pearl" (with the immortal first line "Feminists don't have a sense of humor") and "If I Had You" from her sparkling set at TED2008.
https://www.ted.com/talks/nellie_mckay_mother_of_pearl_if_i_had_you

TED staff: It's TED, the Musical

Do you have a TED Talk inside, just bursting to come out? Take this tongue-in-cheek musical journey to "Give Your Talk." A musical love letter to our speakers -- written, directed and performed by the TED staff.
https://www.ted.com/talks/ted_staff_it_s_ted_the_musical

Nathaniel Kahn: Scenes from "My Architect"

Nathaniel Kahn shares clips from his documentary "My Architect," about his quest to understand his father, the legendary architect Louis Kahn. It's a film with meaning to anyone who seeks to understand the relationship between art and love.
https://www.ted.com/talks/nathaniel_kahn_scenes_from_my_architect

Flor de Toloache: "Ruiseñor" / "No Hay Vuelta Atrás"

All-female Mariachi band Flor de Toloache take their name from a Mexican medicinal flower that's known to be an ingredient for love potions. Between two captivating songs, learn more about how the group is making a mark on Mariachi history.
https://www.ted.com/talks/flor_de_toloache_ruisenor_no_hay_vuelta_atras

Dean Ornish: Your genes are not your fate

Dean Ornish shares new research that shows how adopting healthy lifestyle habits can affect a person at a genetic level. For instance, he says, when you live healthier, eat better, exercise, and love more, your brain cells actually increase.
https://www.ted.com/talks/dean_ornish_your_genes_are_not_your_fate

Greg Gage: How you can make a fruit fly eat veggies

Can the mind be manipulated to love a food we loathe? The evidence from fruit flies is compelling, and perhaps surprising. Our tag team of neuroscientists attempts to change a fly's preference for fruit over vegetables simply by shining a light on their brain.
https://www.ted.com/talks/greg_gage_how_you_can_make_a_fruit_fly_eat_veggies

Jody Williams: A realistic vision for world peace

Nobel Peace laureate Jody Williams brings tough love to the dream of world peace, with her razor-sharp take on what "peace" really means, and a set of profound stories that zero in on the creative struggle -- and sacrifice -- of those who work for it.
https://www.ted.com/talks/jody_williams_a_realistic_vision_for_world_peace

Brenda Laurel: Why not make video games for girls?

At TED in 1998, Brenda Laurel asks: Why are all the top-selling videogames aimed at little boys? She spent two years researching the world of girls (and shares amazing interviews and photos) to create a game that girls would love.
https://www.ted.com/talks/brenda_laurel_why_not_make_video_games_for_girls

Ilan Stavans: Romance and revolution: The poetry of Pablo Neruda

A romantic and a revolutionary, Pablo Neruda was one of the most celebrated poets of the 20th century, but also one of the most accessible and controversial. Originally written in Spanish, his poems often use straightforward language and everyday experience to create lasting impact. Ilan Stavans traces the life and legacy of the Chilean poet. [D...
https://www.ted.com/talks/ilan_stavans_romance_and_revolution_the_poetry_of_pablo_neruda

Jon M. Chu: The pride and power of representation in film

On the heels of the breakout success of his film "Crazy Rich Asians," director Jon M. Chu reflects on what drives him to create -- and makes a resounding case for the power of connection and on-screen representation.
https://www.ted.com/talks/jon_m_chu_the_pride_and_power_of_representation_in_film

Emily Nagoski: How couples can sustain a strong sexual connection for a lifetime

As a sex educator, Emily Nagoski is often asked: How do couples sustain a strong sexual connection over the long term? In this funny, insightful talk, she shares her answer -- drawing on (somewhat surprising) research to reveal why some couples stop having sex while others keep up a connection for a lifetime.
https://www.ted.com/talks/emily_nagoski_how_couples_can_sustain_a_strong_sexual_connection_for_a_lifetime

Kate Lister: An honest history of an ancient and "nasty" word

With candor and cunning, sex historian Kate Lister chronicles the curious journey of an ancient, honest word with innocent origins and a now-scandalous connotation in this uproarious love letter to etymology, queens, cows and all things "cunt." (This talk contains mature language.)
https://www.ted.com/talks/kate_lister_an_honest_history_of_an_ancient_and_nasty_word

Eleanor Nelsen: Why do your knuckles pop?

Some people love the feeling of cracking their knuckles, while others cringe at the sound. But what causes that trademark pop? And is it dangerous? Eleanor Nelsen gives the facts behind joint popping. [Directed by Steve Belfer Creative, narrated by Addison Anderson].
https://www.ted.com/talks/eleanor_nelsen_why_do_your_knuckles_pop

Beth Malone: How my dad's dementia changed my idea of death (and life)

With warmth and grace, Beth Malone tells the deeply personal story of her dad's struggle with frontotemporal lobe dementia, and how it changed how she thinks about death (and life). A moving talk about a daughter's love -- and of letting go and finding peace.
https://www.ted.com/talks/beth_malone_how_my_dad_s_dementia_changed_my_idea_of_death_and_life

Rodney Mullen: Pop an ollie and innovate!

Rodney Mullen is the godfather of street skating, and in this exuberant talk he shares his love of the open skateboarding community. He shows how the unique environments skaters play in drive the creation of new tricks -- fostering prolific ingenuity purely for passion's sake.
https://www.ted.com/talks/rodney_mullen_pop_an_ollie_and_innovate

Luke Sital-Singh: "Afterneath" / "Killing Me"

Luke Sital-Singh sings songs of love, longing and grief in this stirring performance of "Afterneath" and "Killing Me." "These are the songs I just never tire of hearing and I never tire of writing, because they make me feel less alone," Sital-Singh says.
https://www.ted.com/talks/luke_sital_singh_afterneath_killing_me

Brené Brown: The power of vulnerability

Brené Brown studies human connection -- our ability to empathize, belong, love. In a poignant, funny talk, she shares a deep insight from her research, one that sent her on a personal quest to know herself as well as to understand humanity. A talk to share.
https://www.ted.com/talks/brene_brown_the_power_of_vulnerability

Jim Toomey: Learning from Sherman the shark

Cartoonist Jim Toomey created the comic strip Sherman's Lagoon, a wry look at underwater life starring Sherman the talking shark. As he sketches some of his favorite sea creatures live onstage, Toomey shares his love of the ocean and the stories it can tell.
https://www.ted.com/talks/jim_toomey_learning_from_sherman_the_shark

Ian Dunbar: Dog-friendly dog training

Speaking at the 2007 EG conference, trainer Ian Dunbar asks us to see the world through the eyes of our beloved dogs. By knowing our pets' perspective, we can build their love and trust. It's a message that resonates well beyond the animal world.
https://www.ted.com/talks/ian_dunbar_dog_friendly_dog_training

Karima Bennoune: When people of Muslim heritage challenge fundamentalism

Karima Bennoune shares four powerful stories of real people fighting against fundamentalism in their own communities — refusing to allow the faith they love to become a tool for crime, attacks and murder. These personal stories humanize one of the most overlooked human-rights struggles in the world.
https://www.ted.com/talks/karima_bennoune_when_people_of_muslim_heritage_challenge_fundamentalism

Angela Oguntala: Re-imagine the future

From flying cars to lab-grown food, we love thinking about what delights the future will bring. But futurist Angela Oguntala suggests that, in fact, these pop-culture benchmarks create a blinkered vision of the future. In her talk, Oguntala urges us to reach further and push for true innovation.
https://www.ted.com/talks/angela_oguntala_re_imagine_the_future

Rhiannon Giddens: Songs that bring history to life

Rhiannon Giddens pours the emotional weight of American history into her music. Listen as she performs traditional folk ballads -- including "Waterboy," "Up Above My Head," and "Lonesome Road" by Sister Rosetta Tharp -- and one glorious original song, "Come Love Come," inspired by Civil War-era slave narratives.
https://www.ted.com/talks/rhiannon_giddens_songs_that_bring_history_to_life

Dao Nguyen: What makes something go viral?

What's the secret to making content people love? Join BuzzFeed's Publisher Dao Nguyen for a glimpse at how her team creates their tempting quizzes, lists and videos -- and learn more about how they've developed a system to understand how people use content to connect and create culture.
https://www.ted.com/talks/dao_nguyen_what_makes_something_go_viral
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