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Playlist: Gorgeous, awe-inspiring images of Earth from above (6 talks)

Get a bird's eye view of Earth's mesmerizing beauty, from the sky and outer space.
Curated by TED · 6 talks
http://www.ted.com/playlists/gorgeous_awe_inspiring_images_of_earth_from_above

Michael Pollan: A plant's-eye view

What if human consciousness isn't the end-all and be-all of Darwinism? What if we are all just pawns in corn's clever strategy game to rule the Earth? Author Michael Pollan asks us to see the world from a plant's-eye view.
https://www.ted.com/talks/michael_pollan_a_plant_s_eye_view

Rebekah Bergman: First person vs. Second person vs. Third person

Who is telling a story, and from what perspective, are some of the most important choices an author makes. Told from a different point of view, a story can transform completely. Third person, first person, and second person perspectives each have unique possibilities and constraints. So how do you choose a point of view for your story? Rebekah B...
https://www.ted.com/talks/rebekah_bergman_first_person_vs_second_person_vs_third_person

Lian Pin Koh: A drone's-eye view of conservation

Ecologist Lian Pin Koh makes a persuasive case for using drones to protect the world's forests and wildlife. These lightweight autonomous flying vehicles can track animals in their natural habitat, monitor the health of rainforests, even combat crime by detecting poachers via thermal imaging. Added bonus? They're also entirely affordable.
https://www.ted.com/talks/lian_pin_koh_a_drone_s_eye_view_of_conservation

Playlist: Talks for cat lovers (4 talks)

These talks feature some of our favorite feline friends talked about on the TED stage.
Curated by TED · 4 talks
http://www.ted.com/playlists/talks_for_cat_lovers

Fei-Fei Li: How we're teaching computers to understand pictures

When a very young child looks at a picture, she can identify simple elements: "cat," "book," "chair." Now, computers are getting smart enough to do that too. What's next? In a thrilling talk, computer vision expert Fei-Fei Li describes the state of the art -- including the database of 15 million photos her team built to "teach" a computer to un...
https://www.ted.com/talks/fei_fei_li_how_we_re_teaching_computers_to_understand_pictures

Yann Arthus-Bertrand: A wide-angle view of fragile Earth

In this image-filled talk, Yann Arthus-Bertrand displays his three most recent projects on humanity and our habitat -- stunning aerial photographs in his series "The Earth From Above," personal interviews from around the globe featured in his web project "6 billion Others," and his soon-to-be-released movie, "Home," which documents human impact ...
https://www.ted.com/talks/yann_arthus_bertrand_a_wide_angle_view_of_fragile_earth

Playlist: The influence of algorithms (7 talks)

Algorithms play a big part in our day-to-day lives. From search engines to architecture, explore how these formulas affect the way we view and interact with the world around us.
Curated by TED · 7 talks
http://www.ted.com/playlists/the_influence_of_algorithms

Joe von Fischer: How I hunt natural gas leaks with Google Street View cars

One third of methane emissions in the US is caused by natural gas leaks from homes and businesses. Scientist Joe von Fischer has made it his mission to hunt down natural gas leaks in his community using cutting-edge methane analyzers attached to Google Street View cars. In this punchy, illuminating talk, von Fischer shares how his revolutionary ...
https://www.ted.com/talks/joe_von_fischer_how_i_hunt_natural_gas_leaks_with_google_street_view_cars

Playlist: The world of tiny things (12 talks)

Zoom in -- way, way in -- to look at the world from speck's-eye view. Learn about very tiny insects, the world at the nanoscale, and sculptures so small it's best to hold your breath while viewing.
Curated by TED · 12 talks
http://www.ted.com/playlists/the_world_of_tiny_things

Michael Fey: Are you technically fit to parent?

Hidden behind the allure of the newest innovations on the web are plenty of potential pitfalls for children—from online bullying to inappropriate content. Michael Fey offers practical advice for parents to close the digital divide between them and their children to help ensure the whole family has a healthy interaction discovering and enjoying t...
https://www.ted.com/talks/michael_fey_are_you_technically_fit_to_parent

Yve Blake: For the love of fangirls

When you think of fangirls, what comes to mind: large swaths of fandom (usually for a boyband) whose feelings culminate in tears and joyful screams? Perhaps you grimace or roll your eyes at the thought. In this fun, lively talk, playwright Yve Blake asks us to reevaluate our reaction to the misunderstood passion and power of fangirls, emphasizin...
https://www.ted.com/talks/yve_blake_for_the_love_of_fangirls

Playlist: Brandon Boyd: 9 eye-opening talks (9 talks)

Brandon Boyd, lead singer of Incubus, says, "I hope to one day perform live music on the moon. Perhaps if all goes according to plan, we can make a TED Talk out of it!" We eagerly await this event. Until then, here are his favorite talks.
Curated by Brandon Boyd · 9 talks
http://www.ted.com/playlists/brandon_boyd_9_eye_opening_ta

Natalie Fee: Plastic pollution, our toilets and us

Those of us who recycle diligently and turn down plastic bags at the supermarket tend to think of plastic pollution as someone else's problem. Environmental campaigner Natalie Fee begs to differ. A significant portion of the plastic contaminants choking our oceans comes from the myriad of objects we flush down our toilets. Luckily, Fee has a thr...
https://www.ted.com/talks/natalie_fee_plastic_pollution_our_toilets_and_us

Emily F. Rothman: How porn changes the way teens think about sex

"The free, online, mainstream pornography that teenagers are most likely to see is a completely terrible form of sex education," says public health researcher Emily F. Rothman. She shares how her mission to end dating and sexual violence led her to create a pornography literacy program that helps teens learn about consent and respect -- and invi...
https://www.ted.com/talks/emily_f_rothman_how_porn_changes_the_way_teens_think_about_sex

The Ferocious Few: "San Francisco"

A musical duo from the streets of San Francisco bring a healthy dose of rock-n-roll grit to the TED@IBM stage. With a stripped-down performance of "San Francisco", they aim to encourage musicians and fans to question boundaries and push limits.
https://www.ted.com/talks/the_ferocious_few_san_francisco

Anne F. Broadbridge: A day in the life of a Mongolian queen

As dawn breaks over a moveable city of ten thousand yurts, Queen Boraqchin readies her kingdom for departure to their summer camping grounds. While her husband, the grandson of Genghis Khan, is out raiding, she juggles the duties of managing flocks, family and a city of thousands. Anne F. Broadbridge outlines a day in the life of a Mongolian que...
https://www.ted.com/talks/anne_f_broadbridge_a_day_in_the_life_of_a_mongolian_queen

Playlist: Talks by brilliant women in STEM (11 talks)

These women are trailblazers inspiring a new generation of girls to follow their lead and change the ratio in STEM (science, math, engineering and tech).
Curated by TED · 11 talks
http://www.ted.com/playlists/11_ted_talks_by_brilliant_wome

Anne F. Broadbridge: The rise and fall of the Mongol Empire

It was the largest contiguous land empire in history— stretching from Korea to Ukraine, and from Siberia to southern China. And was forged on the open plains. In the 12th century, the East Asian steppe was home to scattered groups of nomads who, by 1206, would be united under the innovative leadership of a man named Temujin. Anne F. Broadbridge ...
https://www.ted.com/talks/anne_f_broadbridge_the_rise_and_fall_of_the_mongol_empire

Playlist: Artificial intelligence (10 talks)

Computers are being taught to learn, reason and recognize emotions. In these talks, look for insights -- as well as warnings.
Curated by TED · 10 talks
http://www.ted.com/playlists/talks_on_artificial_intelligen

Fei-Fei Li | TED Speaker

As Director of Stanford’s Artificial Intelligence Lab and Vision Lab, Fei-Fei Li is working to solve AI’s trickiest problems -- including image recognition, learning and language processing.
Computer scientist
https://www.ted.com/speakers/fei_fei_li

Fay Bound Alberti: A historical journey through loneliness

Cultural historian Fay Bound Alberti explains why we need to reframe our perspective of loneliness, focusing on how nostalgia and our sensory experiences could help us better understand and heal from isolation.
https://www.ted.com/talks/fay_bound_alberti_a_historical_journey_through_loneliness

Kai-Fu Lee: How AI can save our humanity

AI is massively transforming our world, but there's one thing it cannot do: love. In a visionary talk, computer scientist Kai-Fu Lee details how the US and China are driving a deep learning revolution -- and shares a blueprint for how humans can thrive in the age of AI by harnessing compassion and creativity. "AI is serendipity," Lee says. "It i...
https://www.ted.com/talks/kai_fu_lee_how_ai_can_save_our_humanity

Playlist: What does the future look like? (13 talks)

Visions of the future of everything from cars to the Internet to the human species.
Curated by TED · 13 talks
http://www.ted.com/playlists/what_does_the_future_look_like

Playlist: What are we really teaching AI? (14 talks)

A glimpse inside what we're teaching artificially intelligent machines and a cautionary tale of what could happen if we get it wrong.
Curated by TED · 14 talks
http://www.ted.com/playlists/what_are_we_really_teaching_ai

Playlist: The secret lives of plants (9 talks)

Trees talk, flowers build elaborate traps and some plants can even come back from the dead. Skeptical? These fascinating talks may just grow on you.
Curated by TED · 9 talks
http://www.ted.com/playlists/the_secret_lives_of_plants

Roy Gould + Curtis Wong: A preview of the WorldWide Telescope

Educator Roy Gould and researcher Curtis Wong show a sneak preview of Microsoft's WorldWide Telescope, which compiles images from telescopes and satellites to build a comprehensive, interactive view of our universe.
https://www.ted.com/talks/roy_gould_curtis_wong_a_preview_of_the_worldwide_telescope

Ian Bremmer: How the US should use its superpower status

Americanization and globalization have basically been the same thing for the last several generations. But the US's view of the world -- and the world's view of the US -- is changing. In a fast-paced tour of the current state of international politics, Ian Bremmer discusses the challenges of a world where no single country or alliance can meet t...
https://www.ted.com/talks/ian_bremmer_how_the_us_should_use_its_superpower_status

Playlist: Daryl Hannah: 11 talks that inspired me (11 talks)

Daryl Hannah gathers TED Talks that span the globe, from the Black Hills Mountains of the United States to the underwater worlds of Antarctica.
Curated by Daryl Hannah · 11 talks
http://www.ted.com/playlists/daryl_hannah_11_talks_that_in

Chris Jordan: Turning powerful stats into art

Artist Chris Jordan shows us an arresting view of what Western culture looks like. His supersized images picture some almost unimaginable statistics -- like the astonishing number of paper cups we use every single day.
https://www.ted.com/talks/chris_jordan_turning_powerful_stats_into_art
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