For the first time in history, the majority of American parents don't think their kids will be better off than they were. This shouldn't be a cause for alarm, says journalist Courtney E. Martin. Rather, it's an opportunity to define a new approach to work and family that emphasizes community and creativity. "The biggest danger is not failing to ...

What if all the motivational speakers are wrong? Writer and humorist Harrison Scott Key uses his own unremarkable journey from country boy to -- if you ask his mom -- literary star to illustrate the mildly outrageous truth about what it really takes to achieve the American Dream.

Traditional homes and living no more! Experience the different ways people exist in harmony with one another and their surroundings.

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 ...

Reniqua Allen is a journalist who produces and writes for various outlets on issues of race, opportunity, politics and popular culture.

In his memoir, "There Will Be No Miracles Here," Casey Gerald reimagines what it means to truly live and succeed in our society.

Deval Patrick is a poor kid from the South Side of Chicago who, with grit, determination and the help and kindness of others, has lived the American Dream.

Courtney E. Martin’s work has two obsessions at its core: storytelling and solutions.

About this event: The American dream has always been global. This idea of the American dream has enticed millions of people from all over the world to travel to America in search of prosperity and opportunity. But in this ever-changing landscape, many are questioning if the American dream even exists. We believe it does, it just means we need to rethink our homes...

Through his writing and his realized projects, Peter Calthorpe has spread the vision of New Urbanism, a framework for creating sustainable, human-scaled places.

Nyra Jordan is an impact investor and social justice activist dedicated to elevating the voices of community change-makers.

Nyra Jordan is an impact investor and social justice activist dedicated to elevating the voices of community change-makers.

Jeff Speck is a city planner and the author of "Walkable City."

We need to talk about war. These powerful, crucial talks come from soldiers, politicians, journalists and others who've seen the reality of war firsthand.

About this event: The New American Dream. What is means to be an American and what the future can become for its citizens. What do kids aspire to? What are their dreams? What do they care about?

About this event: TEDxOccidentalCollege2014 will address the current definitions of the American Dream through a variety of lenses and topics. The event will attempt to answer such questions as what is it, who gets it, and how do we get there? Our speaker line-up is comprised of individuals from a variety of locations, socio-economic backgrounds, ages and disci...

Observe our modern times through the lens of art history with these compelling, masterful talks.

What captured our imaginations and sparked hope for a better tomorrow? As we close out 2021, here's a wide-ranging list of the talks that stood out and stayed with us this year, selected by the editorial team at TED.

About this event: From age entrenched systems of castes to new age american dream and the glass ceiling. Do we deceive ourselves in the pursuit of happiness. How do we value our worth and the worth of another. Join us in examining these questions and many more.

Charity Tillemann-Dick was a soprano who appeared on opera and concert stages around the world. Her roles included Titania in "A Midsummer's Night Dream," Gilda in "Rigoletto" and Violetta in "La Traviata."

Alec Soth makes large-scale projects that are as much about dreams and heartache as they are about charting the landscape of Middle America.

The cofounder of Smoke Signals Studio, phillip agnew is a nationally recognized educator, strategist, trainer, speaker and cultural critic.

LADAMA is an ensemble of women musicians from across the Americas, singing original compositions in Spanish, Portuguese and English and combining disparate, traditional roots music with pop.

Luma Mufleh does something revolutionary: she coaches soccer. A Jordanian immigrant and Muslim of Syrian descent, Mufleh is determined to empower refugee children everywhere.

The author of "Eat, Pray, Love," Elizabeth Gilbert has thought long and hard about some big topics. Her fascinations: genius, creativity and how we get in our own way when it comes to both.

Opening minds and showcasing new voices -- it's all part of the job description for Studio Museum in Harlem director and chief curator Thelma Golden.

Sister Norma Pimentel is a sister with the Missionaries of Jesus and a licensed professional counselor.

About this event: TEDxTC brings the spirit and energy of TED and adds a decidedly local flavor, featuring talks from some of the Twin Cities’ best and brightest. On December 1st, TEDxTC will explore “The Space Between,” an event in which local female thought leaders will take the stage to highlight their exciting ideas, from 'seeing the future' to 'understandi...

Ten days after 9/11, a shocking attack at a Texas mini-mart shattered the lives of two men: the victim and the attacker. In this stunning talk, Anand Giridharadas, author of "The True American," tells the story of what happened next. It's a parable about the two paths an American life can take, and a powerful call for reconciliation.

Chanda Prescod-Weinstein plumbs the deepest corners of the universe to uncover the hiding places of dark matter -- and the secret origins of the cosmos.