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Linus Torvalds: The mind behind Linux

Linus Torvalds transformed technology twice -- first with the Linux kernel, which helps power the Internet, and again with Git, the source code management system used by developers worldwide. In a rare interview with TED Curator Chris Anderson, Torvalds discusses with remarkable openness the personality traits that prompted his unique philosophy...
https://www.ted.com/talks/linus_torvalds_the_mind_behind_linux

Judy Cebra-Thomas: How turtle shells evolved... twice

Modern turtle shells are almost as diverse as the turtles themselves. Sea turtles have flatter, lighter shells for gliding through the water. Land-dwelling tortoises have domed shells that can slip free of predators' jaws. Leatherback turtles have shells without the ring of bone around the edge. So how did the shell evolve? Judy Cebra-Thomas exp...
https://www.ted.com/talks/judy_cebra_thomas_how_turtle_shells_evolved_twice

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

J.D. Vance: America's forgotten working class

J.D. Vance grew up in a small, poor city in the Rust Belt of southern Ohio, where he had a front-row seat to many of the social ills plaguing America: a heroin epidemic, failing schools, families torn apart by divorce and sometimes violence. In a searching talk that will echo throughout the country's working-class towns, the author details what ...
https://www.ted.com/talks/j_d_vance_america_s_forgotten_working_class

Ashley Judd: How online abuse of women has spiraled out of control

Enough with online hate speech, sexual harassment and threats of violence against women and marginalized groups. It's time to take the global crisis of online abuse seriously. In this searching, powerful talk, Ashley Judd recounts her ongoing experience of being terrorized on social media for her unwavering activism and calls on citizens of the ...
https://www.ted.com/talks/ashley_judd_how_online_abuse_of_women_has_spiraled_out_of_control

Giada Gerboni: The incredible potential of flexible, soft robots

Robots are designed for speed and precision -- but their rigidity has often limited how they're used. In this illuminating talk, biomedical engineer Giada Gerboni shares the latest developments in "soft robotics," an emerging field that aims to create nimble machines that imitate nature, like a robotic octopus. Learn more about how these flexibl...
https://www.ted.com/talks/giada_gerboni_the_incredible_potential_of_flexible_soft_robots

Jota Samper: The informal settlements reshaping the world

Creative, sustainable solutions find their home in the thousands of informal neighborhoods across the world. Urban planner Jota Samper believes these often overlooked settlements (also known as slums) should be regarded as hubs of innovation and shares three reasons why giving them the attention they deserve could help change the way humanity co...
https://www.ted.com/talks/jota_samper_the_informal_settlements_reshaping_the_world

Mathias Jud: Art that lets you talk back to NSA spies

In 2013, the world learned that the NSA and its UK equivalent, GCHQ, routinely spied on the German government. Amid the outrage, artists Mathias Jud and Christoph Wachter thought: Well, if they're listening ... let's talk to them. With antennas mounted on the roof of the Swiss Embassy in Berlin's government district, they set up an open network ...
https://www.ted.com/talks/mathias_jud_art_that_lets_you_talk_back_to_nsa_spies

Judy Brewer: Why we need a more accessible digital landscape

Access to the internet is practically a prerequisite for getting ahead in the 21st century but millions worldwide have disabilities that prevent them from fully using it. Judy Brewer makes the compelling case for a concerted push towards a more accessible digital future.
https://www.ted.com/talks/judy_brewer_why_we_need_a_more_accessible_digital_landscape

JD Schramm: Break the silence for suicide attempt survivors

Even when our lives appear fine from the outside, locked within can be a world of quiet suffering, leading some to the decision to end their life. At TEDYou, JD Schramm asks us to break the silence surrounding suicide and suicide attempts, and to create much-needed resources to help people who reclaim their life after escaping death. Resources: ...
https://www.ted.com/talks/jd_schramm_break_the_silence_for_suicide_attempt_survivors

Jude Kelly: Why women should tell the stories of humanity

For many centuries (and for many reasons) critically acclaimed creative genius has generally come from a male perspective. As theater director Jude Kelly points out in this passionately reasoned talk, that skew affects how we interpret even non-fictional women's stories and rights. She thinks there's a more useful, more inclusive way to look at ...
https://www.ted.com/talks/jude_kelly_why_women_should_tell_the_stories_of_humanity

Jad Abumrad: How Dolly Parton led me to an epiphany

How do you end a story? Host of "Radiolab" Jad Abumrad tells how his search for an answer led him home to the mountains of Tennessee, where he met an unexpected teacher: Dolly Parton.
https://www.ted.com/talks/jad_abumrad_how_dolly_parton_led_me_to_an_epiphany

Suleika Jaouad: What almost dying taught me about living

"The hardest part of my cancer experience began once the cancer was gone," says author Suleika Jaouad. In this fierce, funny, wisdom-packed talk, she challenges us to think beyond the divide between "sick" and "well," asking: How do you begin again and find meaning after life is interrupted?
https://www.ted.com/talks/suleika_jaouad_what_almost_dying_taught_me_about_living

Judy Grisel: How does alcohol make you drunk?

Ethanol: this molecule, made of little more than a few carbon atoms, is responsible for drunkenness. Often simply referred to as alcohol, ethanol is the active ingredient in alcoholic beverages. So how exactly does it cause drunkenness, and why does it have dramatically different effects on different people? Judy Grisel explores alcohol's journe...
https://www.ted.com/talks/judy_grisel_how_does_alcohol_make_you_drunk

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
http://www.ted.com/playlists/why_do_we_tell_stories

Playlist: Let's end the silence around suicide (4 talks)

It's easy to suffer in silence, not knowing what to say to whom. These brave, honest talks suggest ways to open up, talk about it and seek help — as well as ways to offer it.
Curated by TED · 4 talks
http://www.ted.com/playlists/let_s_end_the_silence_around_s

Playlist: The harmful effects of online abuse (4 talks)

A look at how the offline harm of online abuse is real and widespread with potentially severe consequences.
Curated by TED · 4 talks
http://www.ted.com/playlists/the_harmful_effects_of_online_abuse

Judy MacDonald Johnston: Prepare for a good end of life

Thinking about death is frightening, but planning ahead is practical and leaves more room for peace of mind in our final days. In a solemn, thoughtful talk, Judy MacDonald Johnston shares 5 practices for planning for a good end of life.
https://www.ted.com/talks/judy_macdonald_johnston_prepare_for_a_good_end_of_life

Judd A. Schorr: Can you solve the airplane riddle?

Professor Fukanō, the famous scientist, has embarked on a new challenge – piloting around the world in a plane of his own design. There's just one problem: there's not enough fuel to complete the journey. Luckily, there are two other planes to help. Can you help the professor fly for the whole trip and achieve his dream, without anyone running o...
https://www.ted.com/talks/judd_a_schorr_can_you_solve_the_airplane_riddle

Jodie Houlston-Lau: How to make a sad story funny

It may seem counterintuitive, but comedy is often key to a serious story. As a writer, you need your audience to experience a range of emotions, no matter what your genre. Comic relief is a tried-and-true way of creating the varied emotional texture a compelling story needs. So how can you create this effect in your own stories? Jodie Houlston-L...
https://www.ted.com/talks/jodie_houlston_lau_how_to_make_a_sad_story_funny

Jodi-Ann Burey: The myth of bringing your full, authentic self to work

Calls for authenticity at work ask for passionate people with diverse, fresh perspectives who challenge old ways of thinking. But too often workplace culture fails to support the authenticity of professionals of color and other underrepresented groups, leading instead to backlash and fewer opportunities. Writer Jodi-Ann Burey outlines steps towa...
https://www.ted.com/talks/jodi_ann_burey_the_myth_of_bringing_your_full_authentic_self_to_work

JD Schramm | TED Speaker

JD Schramm teaches future business leaders both the theoretical and practical aspects of communication.
Communicator
https://www.ted.com/speakers/jd_schramm

Playlist: TED Talks for National Bullying Prevention Month (8 talks)

These talk unpack the different problems, solutions and experiences we're facing in our modern world of bullying – both on and offline.
Curated by TED · 8 talks
http://www.ted.com/playlists/ted_talks_for_national_bully_prevention_month

Jota Samper | TED Speaker

Jota Samper's work concentrates on sustainable urban growth and dwells at the intersection between urban informality and violent urban conflict.
City planner
https://www.ted.com/speakers/jota_samper

Playlist: New ways to think about death (10 talks)

Death is a topic that is relevant to us all, and yet it simply isn’t pleasant to talk about. These speakers offer subtle reframes to help us face this fact of life more thoughtfully and with greater compassion.
Curated by TED · 10 talks
http://www.ted.com/playlists/new_ways_to_think_about_death

Jody Williams | TED Speaker

Jody Williams won a Nobel Peace Prize for her efforts to eradicate landmines. Now she’s teaming up with five other female peace laureates to empower women to fight violence, injustice and inequality.
Nobel peace laureate
https://www.ted.com/speakers/jody_williams

Jude Kelly | TED Speaker

Jude Kelly is artistic director of Southbank Centre, Britain’s largest cultural institution.
Theater director, producer
https://www.ted.com/speakers/jude_kelly

Playlist: Let’s end the silence around abuse (7 talks)

In a world where so many are unable to do so, these courageous talks highlight the importance of speaking out against abuse, whether it's emotional, physical, sexual or online.
Curated by TED · 7 talks
http://www.ted.com/playlists/let_s_end_the_silence_around_a

Playlist: How to practice emotional first aid (10 talks)

Handy TED Talks for when you (or a loved one) need help recovering from an emotional hit.
Curated by TED · 10 talks
http://www.ted.com/playlists/how_to_practice_emotional_first_aid

Playlist: The struggle of mental health (12 talks)

Depression, schizophrenia, suicidal feelings—too often, these experiences stay private. These speakers who've struggled with mental illness boldly share their stories, in hopes that others don't feel so alone.
Curated by TED · 12 talks
http://www.ted.com/playlists/the_struggle_of_mental_health
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