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Playlist: Talks that just might save your relationship (12 talks)

No matter how long you've been together, it never hurts to have a little refresher course on what really matters.
Curated by TED · 12 talks
https://www.ted.com/playlists/talks_that_just_might_save_you

Morgana Bailey: The danger of hiding who you are

Morgana Bailey has been hiding her true self for 16 years. In a brave talk, she utters four words that might not seem like a big deal to some, but to her have been paralyzing. Why speak up? Because she's realized that her silence has personal, professional and societal consequences. In front of an audience of her co-workers, she reflects on what...
https://www.ted.com/talks/morgana_bailey_the_danger_of_hiding_who_you_are

Jen Gunter: What's normal anxiety -- and what's an anxiety disorder?

Everyone gets anxious at times, but how can you tell when worrying and fear crosses the line and needs attention? Dr. Jen Gunter introduces a special part of the brain called the amygdala and shares the science behind your brain's threat-detection system, what causes it to malfunction and the most effective ways of treating an anxiety disorder. ...
https://www.ted.com/talks/jen_gunter_what_s_normal_anxiety_and_what_s_an_anxiety_disorder

Playlist: Math in unexpected places (9 talks)

These talks are here to set the record straight and illuminate the unexpected ways formulas and fractions influence everything, from love and war to origami and coral reefs.
Curated by TED · 9 talks
https://www.ted.com/playlists/math_in_unexpected_places

Chen Qiufan: A sci-fi vision of life in 2041

Sci-fi writer Chen Qiufan doesn't fear a dystopian future. Instead, he believes developments in artificial intelligence will make all of our lives better, healthier and safer. He takes us on a tour of the next 20 years of AI and shares some astonishing predictions for the advancements in science and technology that could await us. "For every fut...
https://www.ted.com/talks/chen_qiufan_a_sci_fi_vision_of_life_in_2041

Soka Moses: For survivors of Ebola, the crisis isn't over

In 2014, as a newly trained physician, Soka Moses took on one of the toughest jobs in the world: treating highly contagious patients at the height of Liberia's Ebola outbreak. In this intense, emotional talk, he details what he saw on the frontlines of the crisis -- and reveals the challenges and stigma that thousands of survivors still face.
https://www.ted.com/talks/soka_moses_for_survivors_of_ebola_the_crisis_isn_t_over

Tiffany Kagure Mugo and Siphumeze Khundayi: How to have a healthier, positive relationship to sex

From our fear of women's bodies to our sheepishness around the word "nipple," our ideas about sex need an upgrade, say sex educators (and hilarious women) Tiffany Kagure Mugo and Siphumeze Khundayi. For a radical new take on sex positivity, the duo take the TED stage to suggest we look to Africa for erotic wisdom both ancient and modern, showing...
https://www.ted.com/talks/tiffany_kagure_mugo_and_siphumeze_khundayi_how_to_have_a_healthier_positive_relationship_to_sex

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

Playlist: Curator's Picks: Top 10 TED Talks of 2017 (10 talks)

The most notable talks of 2017, chosen by TED Curator Chris Anderson.
Curated by TED · 10 talks
https://www.ted.com/playlists/curator_s_picks_top_10_ted_talks_of_2017

Katlego Kolanyane-Kesupile: How I'm bringing queer pride to my rural village

In a poetic, personal talk, TED Fellow Katlego Kolanyane-Kesupile examines the connection between her modern queer lifestyle and her childhood upbringing in a rural village in Botswana. "In a time where being brown, queer, African and seen as worthy of space means being everything but rural, I fear that we're erasing the very struggles that got ...
https://www.ted.com/talks/katlego_kolanyane_kesupile_how_i_m_bringing_queer_pride_to_my_rural_village

Elif Shafak: The revolutionary power of diverse thought

"From populist demagogues, we will learn the indispensability of democracy," says novelist Elif Shafak. "From isolationists, we will learn the need for global solidarity. And from tribalists, we will learn the beauty of cosmopolitanism." A native of Turkey, Shafak has experienced firsthand the devastation that a loss of diversity can bring -- an...
https://www.ted.com/talks/elif_shafak_the_revolutionary_power_of_diverse_thought

Lee Thomas: How I help people understand vitiligo

TV news anchor Lee Thomas thought his career was over after he was diagnosed with vitiligo, an autoimmune disorder that left large patches of his skin without pigment and led to derision and stares. In a captivating talk, he shares how he discovered a way to counter misunderstanding and fear around his appearance with engagement, dialogue -- and...
https://www.ted.com/talks/lee_thomas_how_i_help_people_understand_vitiligo

Yasin Kakande: What's missing in the global debate over refugees

In the ongoing debate over refugees, we hear from everyone -- from politicians who pledge border controls to citizens who fear they'll lose their jobs -- everyone, that is, except migrants themselves. Why are they coming? Journalist and TED Fellow Yasin Kakande explains what compelled him and many others to flee their homelands, urging a more op...
https://www.ted.com/talks/yasin_kakande_what_s_missing_in_the_global_debate_over_refugees

Playlist: TED Talks en Español (15 talks)

¡Ideas en nuestro idioma! TED Talks in Spanish, with subtitles in English and other languages.
Curated by TED · 15 talks
https://www.ted.com/playlists/ted_talks_en_espa%C3%B1ol

Karen Thompson Walker | TED Speaker

Fiction writer Karen Thompson Walker explores the connection between fear and the imagination.
Novelist
https://www.ted.com/speakers/karen_t_walker

Playlist: How to get further in your career (11 talks)

A useful list of TED Talks to help expand your professional portfolio and navigate work life.
Curated by TED · 11 talks
https://www.ted.com/playlists/how_to_get_further_in_your_career

Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks: How we can navigate the coronavirus pandemic with courage and hope

Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks offers thoughts on how we can navigate the coronavirus pandemic with courage, hope and empathy. With wisdom and clarity, he speaks on leadership, fear, death, hope and how we could use this moment to build a more just world. Watch for a special, impromptu prayer about halfway through the conversation. (This virtual conv...
https://www.ted.com/talks/rabbi_lord_jonathan_sacks_how_we_can_navigate_the_coronavirus_pandemic_with_courage_and_hope

Silvia Moreno-García: Titan of terror: the dark imagination of H.P. Lovecraft

Arcane books of forbidden lore, disturbing secrets in the family bloodline, and terrors so unspeakable the very thought of them might drive you mad. These have become standard elements in modern horror stories. But they were largely popularized by a single author: H.P. Lovecraft, whose name has become synonymous with the terror he inspired. Silv...
https://www.ted.com/talks/silvia_moreno_garcia_titan_of_terror_the_dark_imagination_of_h_p_lovecraft

Isaac Lidsky: What reality are you creating for yourself?

Reality isn't something you perceive; it's something you create in your mind. Isaac Lidsky learned this profound lesson firsthand, when unexpected life circumstances yielded valuable insights. In this introspective, personal talk, he challenges us to let go of excuses, assumptions and fears, and accept the awesome responsibility of being the cre...
https://www.ted.com/talks/isaac_lidsky_what_reality_are_you_creating_for_yourself

Yuval Noah Harari: The actual cost of preventing climate breakdown

Nobody really knows how much it would cost to avoid the worst impacts of climate change. Yet historian Yuval Noah Harari's analysis, based on the work of scientists and economists, indicates that humanity might avert catastrophe by investing the equivalent of just two percent of global GDP into climate solutions. He makes the case that preventin...
https://www.ted.com/talks/yuval_noah_harari_the_actual_cost_of_preventing_climate_breakdown

Playlist: Statistically speaking … (10 talks)

Want a different perspective of the world? Get a better, more friendly grasp of statistics -- one of the most understood and misused tools in modern society.
Curated by TED · 10 talks
https://www.ted.com/playlists/statistically_speaking

Mikael Cho: The science of stage fright (and how to overcome it)

Heart racing, palms sweating, labored breathing? No, you're not having a heart attack -- it's stage fright! If speaking in public makes you feel like you're fighting for your life, you're not alone. But the better you understand your body's reaction, the more likely you are to overcome it. Mikael Cho advises how to trick your brain and steal the...
https://www.ted.com/talks/mikael_cho_the_science_of_stage_fright_and_how_to_overcome_it

Luvvie Ajayi Jones: How to be a professional troublemaker

Disrupting the status quo can be scary, but sometimes it's necessary to make the world a fairer place. Reclaiming what it means to be a troublemaker, author Luvvie Ajayi Jones shares three questions to ask yourself when tackling fear and standing up for what you believe in -- and urges all of us to speak up in ways that honor ourselves and other...
https://www.ted.com/talks/luvvie_ajayi_jones_how_to_be_a_professional_troublemaker

Inés Hercovich: Why women stay silent after sexual assault

Why do women who experience sexual assault rarely speak up about it? "Because they fear they won't be believed," says Inés Hercovich. "Because when a woman tells what happened to her, she tells us things we can't imagine, things that disturb us, things we don't expect to hear, things that shock us." In this moving talk, she takes us inside an en...
https://www.ted.com/talks/ines_hercovich_why_women_stay_silent_after_sexual_assault

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

Jia Jiang | TED Speaker

Jia Jiang's journey through rejection revealed a world hidden in plain sight, where people are much kinder than we imagine.
Author, blogger, entrepreneur
https://www.ted.com/speakers/jia_jiang

Sebastian Thrun and Chris Anderson: What AI is -- and isn't

Educator and entrepreneur Sebastian Thrun wants us to use AI to free humanity of repetitive work and unleash our creativity. In an inspiring, informative conversation with TED Curator Chris Anderson, Thrun discusses the progress of deep learning, why we shouldn't fear runaway AI and how society will be better off if dull, tedious work is done wi...
https://www.ted.com/talks/sebastian_thrun_and_chris_anderson_what_ai_is_and_isn_t

Bill Gates: We can make COVID-19 the last pandemic

Building a pandemic-free future won't be easy, but Bill Gates believes that we have the tools and strategies to make it possible -- now we just have to fund them. In this forward-looking talk, he proposes a multi-specialty Global Epidemic Response and Mobilization (GERM) team that would detect potential outbreaks and stop them from becoming pand...
https://www.ted.com/talks/bill_gates_we_can_make_covid_19_the_last_pandemic

Euna Lee: What I learned as a prisoner in North Korea

In March 2009, North Korean soldiers captured journalist Euna Lee and her colleague Laura Ling while they were shooting a documentary on the border with China. The courts sentenced them to 12 years of hard labor, but American diplomats eventually negotiated their release. In this surprising, deeply human talk, Lee shares her experience living as...
https://www.ted.com/talks/euna_lee_what_i_learned_as_a_prisoner_in_north_korea

Ameera Harouda: Why I put myself in danger to tell the stories of Gaza

When Ameera Harouda hears the sounds of bombs or shells, she heads straight towards them. "I want to be there first because these stories should be told," says Gaza's first female "fixer," a role that allows her to guide journalists into chaotic, war zone scenarios in her home country, which she still loves despite its terrible situation. Find o...
https://www.ted.com/talks/ameera_harouda_why_i_put_myself_in_danger_to_tell_the_stories_of_gaza
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