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Playlist: Modern myths, debunked (7 talks)

These eye-opening talks call into question some of the popular misconceptions, fallacies and exaggerated rumors of modern civilization.
Curated by TED · 7 talks
http://www.ted.com/playlists/modern_myths_debunked

Playlist: Talks on modern feminism (10 talks)

These essential talks delve into the intricacies of feminism, examining everyday realities in the pursuit of equality.
Curated by TED · 10 talks
http://www.ted.com/playlists/talks_on_feminism

Playlist: Using art history to examine modern day (10 talks)

Observe our modern times through the lens of art history with these compelling, masterful talks.
Curated by TED · 10 talks
http://www.ted.com/playlists/using_art_history_to_examine_modern_day

Playlist: Faith in the modern world (9 talks)

An exploration of faith’s place in our current, tumultuous times.
Curated by TED · 9 talks
http://www.ted.com/playlists/faith_in_the_modern_world

Playlist: Talks to restore your faith in politics (9 talks)

Modern politics turns you off? Here’s how to reconnect — and take charge of your world.
Curated by TED · 9 talks
http://www.ted.com/playlists/talks_to_restore_your_faith_in

Matthew White: The modern euphonium

The euphonium, with its sweet brass sound, is rarely heard outside of traditional brass bands. Cutting loose on the euph, prodigy Matthew White performs Nat McIntosh's hip-hop-inflected "The Warrior Comes Out to Play."
https://www.ted.com/talks/matthew_white_the_modern_euphonium

Takis S. Pappas: The rise of modern populism

In many democratic countries, charismatic leaders vilify political opponents, disparage institutions, and claim to be for the people. Some critics label this approach as authoritarian or fascist, while others argue that these leaders are manipulating voters. This style of politics goes by the name of populism. Takis S. Pappas explores the phenom...
https://www.ted.com/talks/takis_s_pappas_the_rise_of_modern_populism

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

Reed Kroloff: A tour of modern architecture

Reed Kroloff gives us a new lens for judging new architecture: is it modern, or is it romantic? Look for glorious images from two leading practices -- and a blistering critique of the 9/11 planning process.
https://www.ted.com/talks/reed_kroloff_a_tour_of_modern_architecture

Nathalia Holt: How stigma shaped modern medicine

In the 1940s, cancer was a condition shrouded in fear and denial, rarely discussed in public. Now there's a healthy public discourse and billions of dollars in research funding dedicated to it. In this talk, writer and microbiologist Dr. Nathalia Holt describes how a landmark 1940s PR campaign helped prompt that paradigm shift. "Changing how a d...
https://www.ted.com/talks/nathalia_holt_how_stigma_shaped_modern_medicine

Kevin Bales: How to combat modern slavery

In this moving yet pragmatic talk, Kevin Bales explains the business of modern slavery, a multibillion-dollar economy that underpins some of the worst industries on earth. He shares stats and personal stories from his on-the-ground research -- and names the price of freeing every slave on earth right now.
https://www.ted.com/talks/kevin_bales_how_to_combat_modern_slavery

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

Lisa Kristine: Photos that bear witness to modern slavery

Photographer Lisa Kristine travels the world documenting the unbearably harsh realities of modern-day slavery. She shares hauntingly beautiful images -- miners in the Congo, bricklayers in Nepal -- that illuminate the plight of the 27 million souls enslaved worldwide.
https://www.ted.com/talks/lisa_kristine_photos_that_bear_witness_to_modern_slavery

Emily Levesque: A stellar history of modern astronomy

Astronomers once gazed upon the night sky and counted every star in the galaxy by hand. The process has evolved since then, but the thirst for celestial knowledge remains the same. Join astrophysicist Emily Levesque for an anecdote-rich jaunt through the technological history of photographing the cosmos and learn about the one constant that make...
https://www.ted.com/talks/emily_levesque_a_stellar_history_of_modern_astronomy

Ahn Trio: A modern take on piano, violin, cello

The three Ahn sisters (cellist Maria, pianist Lucia, violinist Angella) breathe new life into the piano trio with their passionate musicmaking. At TEDWomen, they start with the bright and poppy "Skylife," by David Balakrishnan, then play a gorgeous, slinky version of "Oblivion," by Astor Piazzolla.
https://www.ted.com/talks/ahn_trio_a_modern_take_on_piano_violin_cello

Ndidi Nwuneli: The role of faith and belief in modern Africa

Ndidi Nwuneli has advice for Africans who believe in God -- and Africans who don't. To the religious, she advises against using God to outsource responsibility for what happens in their lives. To the non-religious, she asks that they keep an open mind and work with faith-based organizations, especially on issues like health care and education. "...
https://www.ted.com/talks/ndidi_nwuneli_the_role_of_faith_and_belief_in_modern_africa

Kathy Kleiman: The pioneering women who helped create modern computing

In this eye-opening talk, digital rights expert Kathy Kleiman describes her efforts to uncover the hidden story behind an old photograph she found as an undergraduate researcher. Despite showing both men and women working on the groundbreaking Electronic Numerical Integrator and Computer (ENIAC) in 1946, the caption only named the men. What foll...
https://www.ted.com/talks/kathy_kleiman_the_pioneering_women_who_helped_create_modern_computing

Carl Zimmer: How did feathers evolve?

To look at the evolution of modern bird feathers, we must start a long time ago, with the dinosaurs from whence they came. We see early incarnations of feathers on dinosaur fossils, and remnants of dinosaurs in a bird's wish bone. Carl Zimmer explores the stages of evolution and how even the reasons for feathers have evolved over millions of yea...
https://www.ted.com/talks/carl_zimmer_how_did_feathers_evolve

Playlist: The pursuit of justice (9 talks)

Behold, courage. These speakers have the fortitude to stand up to some of the world's greatest injustices.
Curated by TED · 9 talks
http://www.ted.com/playlists/the_pursuit_of_justice

Playlist: Unheard and forgotten stories (5 talks)

Fascinating, little-known stories about some of the biggest happenings in history.
Curated by TED · 5 talks
http://www.ted.com/playlists/unheard_and_forgotten_stories

Latif Nasser: The amazing story of the man who gave us modern pain relief

For the longest time, doctors basically ignored the most basic and frustrating part of being sick -- pain. In this lyrical, informative talk, Latif Nasser tells the extraordinary story of wrestler and doctor John J. Bonica, who persuaded the medical profession to take pain seriously -- and transformed the lives of millions.
https://www.ted.com/talks/latif_nasser_the_amazing_story_of_the_man_who_gave_us_modern_pain_relief

Wayne McGregor | TED Speaker

Wayne McGregor and his dancers explore the uncharted territory where mind and movement intersect.
Dancer and Choreographer
https://www.ted.com/speakers/wayne_mcgregor

Playlist: For classical music lovers (10 talks)

From Chopin to Handel and everything in between -- immerse yourself in the world of classical music.
Curated by TED · 10 talks
http://www.ted.com/playlists/for_classical_music_lovers

Eva-Maria Geigl: The history of the world according to cats

In ancient times, wildcats were fierce carnivorous hunters. And unlike dogs, who have undergone centuries of selective breeding, modern cats are genetically very similar to ancient cats. How did these solitary, fierce predators become our sofa sidekicks? Eva-Maria Geigl traces the domestication of the modern house cat. [Directed by Chintis Lundg...
https://www.ted.com/talks/eva_maria_geigl_the_history_of_the_world_according_to_cats

Pratik Aghor: The greatest mathematician that never lived

When Nicolas Bourbaki applied to the American Mathematical Society in the 1950s, he was already one of the most influential mathematicians of his time. He'd published articles in international journals and his textbooks were required reading. Yet his application was firmly rejected for one simple reason: Nicolas Bourbaki did not exist. How is th...
https://www.ted.com/talks/pratik_aghor_the_greatest_mathematician_that_never_lived

Playlist: Talks for when you wish you had time to read (7 talks)

When you’re just too busy to curl up with a good book, these talks bring the beauty of literature in audio form.
Curated by TED · 7 talks
http://www.ted.com/playlists/talks_for_when_you_wish_you_ha

Alex Gendler: How do ventilators work?

In the 16th century, physician Andreas Vesalius described how a suffocating animal could be kept alive by inserting a tube into its trachea and blowing air to inflate its lungs. Today, Vesalius's treatise is recognized as the first description of mechanical ventilation— a crucial practice in modern medicine. So how do our modern ventilators work...
https://www.ted.com/talks/alex_gendler_how_do_ventilators_work

Emily Leproust: How synthetic biology can improve our health, food and materials

What if we could use biology to restore our balance with nature without giving up modern creature comforts? Advocating for a new kind of environmentalism, scientist and entrepreneur Emily Leproust rethinks modern sustainability at the molecular level, using synthetic biology to create green alternatives. From lab-developed insulin and disease-re...
https://www.ted.com/talks/emily_leproust_how_synthetic_biology_can_improve_our_health_food_and_materials

Rokia Traore: "Kounandi"

Singer-songwriter Rokia Traore performs "Kounandi," a breathtaking song that blends Malian instruments with a modern, heartfelt vocal. Note: This song is not available for download.
https://www.ted.com/talks/rokia_traore_kounandi

Paola Antonelli: Treat design as art

Paola Antonelli, design curator at New York's Museum of Modern Art, wants to spread her appreciation of design -- in all shapes and forms -- around the world.
https://www.ted.com/talks/paola_antonelli_treat_design_as_art
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