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.

Robots reflect their creators: Us. Counterintuitive and insightful, these robots show us glimmers into what it means to be human.

A celebration of time spent in good company. (Sorry extroverts -- we love you, too.)

TED Fellow Albert Fox Cahn is an anti-surveillance advocate.

Jason W. Chin pioneers methods to reprogram the genetic code of living organisms.

About this event: TEDxTudu will be sharing inspirations from diverse areas of thoughts. Inspirations from Tudu and Ghana in general. Year of Return is a significant moment in Ghana and Africa in a whole. More exciting ideas on how the continent is going to develop will be shared at TEDxTudu.

Sangu Delle is an entrepreneur and clean water activist. A TED Fellow who hails from Ghana, he sees incredible potential in the African economy.

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 ... "

In 2013, international migrants sent $413 billion home to families and friends -- a huge sum compared to the $135 billion sent in foreign aid the same year. Yet the promise of this money, known as remittances, is stifled by a big problem that no one seems to be worried about. Economist Dilip Ratha discusses the issue in today's TED Talk (The hi...

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.

Anas Aremeyaw Anas is known for, as he calls it, the “naming, shaming and jailing” of criminals all over Ghana – yet few people would be able to pick him out of a crowd. The undercover journalist, who gave today’s talk, has brought smugglers, mob bosses and pimps to justice with an unshakeable determination to, in his words, “shine light in ...

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.

Creativity expert Sir Ken Robinson challenged the way we educate our children, championing a radical rethink of how our school systems cultivate creativity and acknowledge multiple types of intelligence.

TED Fellow Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy seeks to push people to have difficult conversations about inequality and injustice.

Muthoni Drummer Queen's thought-provoking music fuses traditional African drum patterns with modern styles like hip-hop, reggae and blues.

Have you ever wondered why you like sad music? Do you find comfort or inspiration in rainy days? In this profound, poetic talk, author Susan Cain invites you to embrace the feeling of longing -- or the place where joy and sorrow meet – as a gateway to creativity, connection and love. Accompanied by the splendid sounds of violinist Min Kym, Cain ...

About this event: TEDxUofG Organizers are webcasting live the TED 2011 Conference.Patrick Awuah of Ashesi will speak @ the same venue(American Corner,LECIAD,University of Ghana)

Gloria Chan Packer is a mental wellness educator and experienced corporate leader.

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

Originally from New Orleans, Louisiana, Sunni Patterson combines the heritage, culture, and traditions of her native town with a spiritual worldview to create powerful music and poetry.

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.

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.

What do we do with all this online venom and in-person vitriol? An exploration of where this hate comes from -- and bold ways to dismantle it.

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

Ever feel like the Internet is flooded with hatred and drivel? These speakers can empathize and give you a glimmer of hope.

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.

A look at some of the most memorable, perspective-expanding ideas from this year on the TED stage, selected by TED's editors

Dive into these talks about water and humanity’s relationship with this life-sustaining liquid.

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."