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Anand Giridharadas: A letter to all who have lost in this era

Summer, 2016: amid populist revolts, clashing resentments and fear, writer Anand Giridharadas doesn't give a talk but reads a letter. It's from those who have won in this era of change, to those who have, or feel, lost. It confesses to ignoring pain until it became anger. It chides an idealistic yet remote elite for its behind-closed-doors world...
https://www.ted.com/talks/anand_giridharadas_a_letter_to_all_who_have_lost_in_this_era

Melanie Nezer: The fundamental right to seek asylum

Refugee and immigrants rights attorney Melanie Nezer shares an urgently needed historical perspective on the crisis at the southern US border, showing how citizens can hold their governments accountable for protecting the vulnerable. "A country shows strength through compassion and pragmatism, not through force and through fear," she says.
https://www.ted.com/talks/melanie_nezer_the_fundamental_right_to_seek_asylum

Yana Buhrer Tavanier: How to recover from activism burnout

When you're feeling burned out as an activist, what's the best way to bounce back? TED Senior Fellow Yana Buhrer Tavanier explores the power of "playtivism" -- the incorporation of play and creativity into movements for social change. See how this versatile approach can spark new ideas, propel action and melt fear.
https://www.ted.com/talks/yana_buhrer_tavanier_how_to_recover_from_activism_burnout

Kayla Briët: Why do I make art? To build time capsules for my heritage

Kayla Briët creates art that explores identity and self-discovery -- and the fear that her culture may someday be forgotten. She shares how she found her creative voice and reclaimed the stories of her Dutch-Indonesian, Chinese and Native American heritage by infusing them into film and music time capsules.
https://www.ted.com/talks/kayla_briet_why_do_i_make_art_to_build_time_capsules_for_my_heritage

Carrie Poppy: A scientific approach to the paranormal

What's haunting Carrie Poppy? Is it ghosts or something worse? In this talk, the investigative journalist narrates her encounter with a spooky feeling you'll want to warn your friends about and explains why we need science to deal with paranormal activity.
https://www.ted.com/talks/carrie_poppy_a_scientific_approach_to_the_paranormal

Playlist: Powerful art activism (9 talks)

Art that doesn’t just grab your attention, but sends a message, makes a statement and resonates.
Curated by TED · 9 talks
https://www.ted.com/playlists/powerful_art_activism

Jonny Sun: You are not alone in your loneliness

Being open and vulnerable with your loneliness, sadness and fear can help you find comfort and feel less alone, says writer and artist Jonny Sun. In an honest talk filled with his signature illustrations, Sun shares how telling stories about feeling like an outsider helped him tap into an unexpected community and find a tiny sliver of light in t...
https://www.ted.com/talks/jonny_sun_you_are_not_alone_in_your_loneliness

Alex Smith: An NFL quarterback on overcoming setbacks and self-doubt

Former NFL quarterback Alex Smith almost died after a particularly rough tackle snapped his leg in 2018 -- yet he was back on the field just two years later. In this inspiring talk, he shares his hard-won insights on overcoming fear, self-doubt and anxiety that could help anyone endure life's challenges. (This talk contains graphic images.)
https://www.ted.com/talks/alex_smith_an_nfl_quarterback_on_overcoming_setbacks_and_self_doubt

Playlist: How to invest in social good (8 talks)

Great, practical advice on ways to responsibly invest (time, money, and even your company's data) for the good of our global society.
Curated by TED · 8 talks
https://www.ted.com/playlists/how_to_invest_in_social_good

Playlist: Talks to watch when you're stuck in a rut (13 talks)

We all feel stuck sometimes — whether it's on a creative project, in a job where we feel like we've plateaued, or in a mental state we just can't seem to shake out of. These talks may help give you that jolt.
Curated by TED · 13 talks
https://www.ted.com/playlists/11_talks_to_watch_when_you_re

Playlist: How to live with robots (10 talks)

As machines grow ever more intelligent, they're emerging not just as powerful tools but also close companions. These talks offer some whizzy demos and examine how robots are becoming an intimate part of our lives.
Curated by TED · 10 talks
https://www.ted.com/playlists/how_to_live_with_robots

Playlist: Why do we tell stories? (8 talks)

How do you foster connection, empathy and understanding between people? Tell a good story, of course.
Curated by TED · 8 talks
https://www.ted.com/playlists/why_do_we_tell_stories

Douglas L. Oliver: The science of hearing

The ability to recognize sounds and identify their location is possible thanks to the auditory system. That's comprised of two main parts: the ear, and the brain. The ear's task is to convert sound energy into neural signals; the brain's is to receive and process the information those signals contain. To understand how that works, Douglas L. Oli...
https://www.ted.com/talks/douglas_l_oliver_the_science_of_hearing

Lucy Farey-Jones | TED Speaker

Lucy Farey-Jones is obsessed with what makes people embrace or reject new things.
Tech strategist
https://www.ted.com/speakers/lucy_farey_jones

Playlist: How to sustain meaningful relationships (near and far) (16 talks)

These talks can help guide you in nurturing close, meaningful bonds with a long-distance partner, family, a new acquaintance or anyone in between.
Curated by TED · 16 talks
https://www.ted.com/playlists/how_to_sustain_meaningful_relationships_near_and_far

Lesley Hazleton: The doubt essential to faith

When Lesley Hazleton was writing a biography of Muhammad, she was struck by something: The night he received the revelation of the Koran, according to early accounts, his first reaction was doubt, awe, even fear. And yet this experience became the bedrock of his belief. Hazleton calls for a new appreciation of doubt and questioning as the founda...
https://www.ted.com/talks/lesley_hazleton_the_doubt_essential_to_faith

Liz Kleinrock: How to teach kids to talk about taboo topics

When one of Liz Kleinrock's fourth-grade students said the unthinkable at the start of a class on race, she knew it was far too important a teachable moment to miss. But where to start? Learn how Kleinrock teaches kids to discuss taboo topics without fear -- because the best way to start solving social problems is to talk about them.
https://www.ted.com/talks/liz_kleinrock_how_to_teach_kids_to_talk_about_taboo_topics

Dawn Wacek: A librarian's case against overdue book fines

Libraries have the power to create a better world; they connect communities, promote literacy and spark lifelong learners. But there's one thing that keeps people away: the fear of overdue book fines. In this thought-provoking talk, librarian Dawn Wacek makes the case that fines don't actually do what we think they do. What if your library just ...
https://www.ted.com/talks/dawn_wacek_a_librarian_s_case_against_overdue_book_fines

Playlist: Build Back Better - Technology (6 talks)

Build Back Better features thought leaders and change agents evaluating our pre-pandemic systems and practices in an effort to create a more sustainable, efficient and just world. (Made possible with the support of Cognizant)
Curated by TED · 6 talks
https://www.ted.com/playlists/build_back_better_technology

Playlist: The most popular TED-Ed Lessons of 2021 (10 talks)

A self-healing, cannibalistic salamander. A pair of star-crossed lovers. An epic journey to the end of the world. (And more.) Behold the 10 most popular TED-Ed lessons of 2021.
Curated by TED · 10 talks
https://www.ted.com/playlists/the_most_popular_ted_ed_lessons_of_2021

Patrick Forth: How can companies continue to thrive in times of change?

Our love of technology is perhaps rivaled only by our fear of change. Every time technology advances, the ripple effect of change can cripple even the strongest companies. Development expert Patrick Forth notes that 75% of the Fortune 500 in 2020 will be names never heard before. How can large companies better channel change and continue to thri...
https://www.ted.com/talks/patrick_forth_how_can_companies_continue_to_thrive_in_times_of_change

Playlist: Talks by brilliant women in STEM (11 talks)

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).
Curated by TED · 11 talks
https://www.ted.com/playlists/11_ted_talks_by_brilliant_wome

Theo E.J. Wilson: A Black man goes undercover in the alt-right

In an unmissable talk about race and politics in America, Theo E.J. Wilson tells the story of becoming Lucius25, white supremacist lurker, and the unexpected compassion and surprising perspective he found from engaging with people he disagrees with. He encourages us to let go of fear, embrace curiosity and have courageous conversations with peop...
https://www.ted.com/talks/theo_e_j_wilson_a_black_man_goes_undercover_in_the_alt_right

Ghada Wali: How I'm using LEGO to teach Arabic

After a visit to a European library in search of Arabic and Middle Eastern texts turned up only titles about fear, terrorism and destruction, Ghada Wali resolved to represent her culture in a fun, accessible way. The result: a colorful, engaging project that uses LEGO to teach Arabic script, harnessing the power of graphic design to create conne...
https://www.ted.com/talks/ghada_wali_how_i_m_using_lego_to_teach_arabic

Sandeep Jauhar: How your emotions change the shape of your heart

"A record of our emotional life is written on our hearts," says cardiologist and author Sandeep Jauhar. In a stunning talk, he explores the mysterious ways our emotions impact the health of our hearts -- causing them to change shape in response to grief or fear, to literally break in response to emotional heartbreak -- and calls for a shift in h...
https://www.ted.com/talks/sandeep_jauhar_how_your_emotions_change_the_shape_of_your_heart

Playlist: The complexity of memory (7 talks)

The mind is a diligent recorder, taking note of all that happens and storing data on it for retrieval later, right? Well actually, no. Enjoy these 7 illuminating talks on the science—and oddities—of our memory.
Curated by TED · 7 talks
https://www.ted.com/playlists/the_complexity_of_memory

Kevin Toolis: What the Irish wake teaches us about living and dying

For centuries, the Irish funeral wake has served as a time for people to grieve a life lost and celebrate a life lived, together. In this profound and lyrical talk, poet Kevin Toolis laments the fear and denial of death that characterizes increasingly individualistic societies. He reasons that living life fully means embracing our shared mortali...
https://www.ted.com/talks/kevin_toolis_what_the_irish_wake_teaches_us_about_living_and_dying

Playlist: Artificial intelligence (10 talks)

Computers are being taught to learn, reason and recognize emotions. In these talks, look for insights -- as well as warnings.
Curated by TED · 10 talks
https://www.ted.com/playlists/talks_on_artificial_intelligen

Ryan Phelan: The intended consequences of helping nature thrive

From a special black-footed ferret to coral that can withstand warming waters, genetic rescue efforts that use genomics and synthetic biology are helping nature thrive. But despite the huge successes of this kind of intervention, conservation innovator Ryan Phelan points out that fear of unintended consequences often stifles innovation -- riskin...
https://www.ted.com/talks/ryan_phelan_the_intended_consequences_of_helping_nature_thrive

Jen Gunter: What really happens to your body during menopause

It's time to erase the shame and fear swirling around menopause and understand exactly what's going on inside your body. Dr. Jen Gunter walks through the biology of this perfectly normal transition and shares some of the best things you can do -- and not do -- to reduce the varied and irksome symptoms of menopause. For more on how your body work...
https://www.ted.com/talks/jen_gunter_what_really_happens_to_your_body_during_menopause
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