In a timely talk, cultural critic Virginia Postrel muses on the true meaning, and the powerful uses, of glamour -- which she defines as any calculated, carefully polished image designed to impress and persuade.

In this wide-ranging, thought-provoking talk, Kevin Kelly muses on what technology means in our lives -- from its impact at the personal level to its place in the cosmos.

From the TED archives: The legendary graphic designer Milton Glaser dives deep into a new painting inspired by Piero della Francesca. From here, he muses on what makes a convincing poster, by breaking down an idea and making it new.

How do we consume data? At TED@SXSWi, technologist JP Rangaswami muses on our relationship to information, and offers a surprising and sharp insight: we treat it like food.

Anthropologist Wade Davis muses on the worldwide web of belief and ritual that makes us human. He shares breathtaking photos and stories of the Elder Brothers, a group of Sierra Nevada indians whose spiritual practice holds the world in balance.

Elizabeth Gilbert muses on the impossible things we expect from artists and geniuses -- and shares the radical idea that, instead of the rare person "being" a genius, all of us "have" a genius. It's a funny, personal and surprisingly moving talk.

In this deceptively simple 3-minute talk, Dr. Laura Trice muses on the power of the magic words "thank you" -- to deepen a friendship, to repair a bond, to make sure another person knows what they mean to you. Try it.

"An advanced city is not one where even the poor use cars, but rather one where even the rich use public transport," argues Enrique Peñalosa. In this spirited talk, the mayor of Bogotá shares some of the tactics he used to change the transportation dynamic in the Colombian capital... and suggests ways to think about building smart cities of the ...

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.

Dr. James Soka Moses began his fight against Ebola by treating patients, moved on to survivor treatment and studies and now advocates for an enlightened global approach to pandemic prevention and response.

About this event: In ancient Greece, the Muses were invoked by artists to serve as sources of inspiration for their work. Indeed, inspiration is what fuels our actions and provides a sense of purpose. TED as a society believes passionately in the power of an individual and his ideas to change the world. TEDxIITRoorkee2017: Mustering Muses aims to unleash our unta...

Shlomo Benartzi uses behavioral economics to study how and why we plan well for the future (or fail to), and uses that to develop new programs to encourage saving for retirement.

Aditi Gupta uses storytelling and art to educate young girls about menstruation.

Stephen DeBerry uses the economy and culture to build a more just and joyful society.

Science educator Arvind Gupta uses simple toys to teach.

Safwat Saleem uses satire and art to bring to light stories of adversity.

Gonzalo Vilariño uses sport to change the rules of the game for the disabled.

"The strive for a washing machine is stronger than the strive for democracy," says TEDTalks star Hans Rosling at the beginning of this casual video, shot at TEDxSummit last week. On a sunny Tuesday afternoon, Rosling sat down with a group of fans to chat about presenting data with clarity and passion -- using Legos, rocks and humor that revea...

With a career that fuses rock and roll, corporate identity creation, and impressionistic geography, Paula Scher is a master conjurer of the instantly familiar.

About this event: Hunger for inspiration is rarely, if ever, satiable. At TEDxStuyvesantHS, we hope to feed this desire. Like Beatrice Portinari to Dante Alighieri, TEDxStuyvesantHS speakers are the muses to the audience. Their talks will evoke emotions and motivation, engraving in the audience a memorable experience. The future is open to speculation, encompassi...

As a photographer and filmmaker, Ryan Lobo uses his exquisite lens to capture humanity and nature at their most open and vulnerable moments.

Vicki Arroyo uses environmental law and her background in biology and ecology to help prepare for global climate change.

As an information theorist and computer scientist, David MacKay uses hard math to assess our renewable energy options.

Naomi Oreskes is a historian of science who uses reason to fight climate change denial.

Poet, playwright, filmmaker and educator Chinaka Hodge uses her own life and experiences as the backbone of wildly creative, powerful works.

Maurizio Seracini uses advanced tools common in engineering and medical labs to unravel centuries-old mysteries of art.

In his compelling stage works, Hetain Patel uses powerful imagery and storytelling to examine questions of identity.

Geena Rocero is a professional model for fashion and beauty companies around the world. And she uses her platform to share a powerful story.

Floyd E. Romesberg uses chemistry, biology and physics to study how biomolecules work and to create biomolecules with new forms and functions.

Gregory Heyworth uses spectral imaging technology to uncover lost classics that could rewrite history.