We teach girls that they can have ambition, but not too much ... to be successful, but not too successful, or they'll threaten men, says author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. In this classic talk that started a worldwide conversation about feminism, Adichie asks that we begin to dream about and plan for a different, fairer world -- of happier men and...

Our lives, our cultures, are composed of many overlapping stories. Novelist Chimamanda Adichie tells the story of how she found her authentic cultural voice -- and warns that if we hear only a single story about another person or country, we risk a critical misunderstanding.

Inspired by Nigerian history and tragedies all but forgotten by recent generations of westerners, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s novels and stories are jewels in the crown of diasporan literature.

5 writers share deft musings and observations pulled from the pages of their own work, fellow wordsmiths and the world around them.

Why do we love our favorite stories? Do they need a beginning, middle and end, and a character who changes by the conclusion? Masters of storytelling explore new answers to age-old questions of the craft.

When you’re just too busy to curl up with a good book, these talks bring the beauty of literature in audio form.

How do you foster connection, empathy and understanding between people? Tell a good story, of course.

Droids, mushrooms, pranks, fractals -- Reggie Watts shares some simple tools for brain expansion.

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."

These unforgettable stories will carry you through the slog of your everyday commute.

What is TED? This primer of 11 classic TED Talks show you the wide range of topics covered -- and introduce you to beloved speakers like Amy Cuddy, Brené Brown, Sir Ken Robinson and Chimamanda Adichie. Find your next favorite talk ...

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

These talks analyze the ways a story can enhance, alter and transform how we see the world around us.

Color bravery. A headset for brainwaves. His/hers healthcare. 10 big, bold talks from female speakers.

Traveling to new destinations is always an experience. Let these talks encourage you to think differently about the places you visit and the people you see.

From string theory to geopolitics, neuroscience to tissue engineering, watch these talks that make complex topics more understandable.

These well-known writers weave beautiful words on the page ... and on the stage.

A collection of talks from creative individuals striving to bring light to some of the world's most pressing issues.

These are some of the TED Talks that had you looking at the world differently by the time the credits rolled (in no specific order).

A thoughtful selection of engaging TED Talks, translated into 40+ languages thanks to our wonderful TED Translators community!

Welcome to the global archive of TED Talks! To dive in, start with these popular talks.

Are schools killing creativity? What makes a great leader? How can I find happiness? These 25 talks are the ones that you and your fellow TED fans just can't stop sharing.

Our most viewed TED Talks translated into Hindi by volunteer TED Translators. (Turn on subtitles to access translations.)

Insightful talks that offer fresh, thoughtful perspectives on Black identity.

Writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie calls out Feminism Lite -- "a hollow, appeasing and bankrupt idea." A few years ago, Nigerian writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie received a letter from a childhood friend and new mother, asking her how she could raise her baby girl to be a feminist. Adichie’s new book, Dear Iljeawele, is her response, and it contain...

From passionate pleas for reform to poetic turns of phrase, these talks take an honest look at everyday realities of Black Americans and illuminate the way forward.

About this event: Keeping an open mind allows each individual to embrace different possibilities, opportunities, people, views, suggestions and interests. Trying to understand someone’s point of view could change and free the mind in a way one might never expect. We will be viewing the following TED talks: My year reading a book from every country in the world: W...

As we perused the Time 100 today, the magazine's annual list of the 100 most influential people of the year, we couldn't help but notice many familiar faces. Among those included for 2015: investment expert Mellody Hobson, public interest lawyer Bryan Stevenson, novelist Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, political scientist Samantha Power, economist Tho...

Over the past week, we’ve noticed a lot of fascinating TED-related news items. Here, some highlights: The TV show Jeopardy turns 30 this week. And we think that’s all the excuse you need to watch Ken Jenning’s amazing TED Talk, “Watson, Jeopardy and the obsolete know-it-all.” Thandie Newton (watch her TED Talk) has launched a new beauty bl...

About this event: The North Olympic Library System (NOLS) will present TEDxSequimLibrary, and independently organized TED Talks event, at 6pm on Tuesday, June 21 at the Sequim Branch Library. This free event will take place in the library meeting room and feature four thought-provoking talks that will explore the sea, air, and earth. Stop in for one video or more...