As a humanist, Leo Igwe doesn't believe in divine intervention -- but he does believe in the power of human beings to alleviate suffering, cure disease, preserve the planet and turn situations of poverty into prosperity. In this bold talk, Igwe shares how humanism can free Africans from damaging superstitions and give them the power to rebuild t...

We can see the power of distributed, crowd-sourced business models every day — witness Uber, Kickstarter, Airbnb. But veteran online activist Jeremy Heimans asks: When does that kind of "new power" start to work in politics? His surprising answer: Sooner than you think. It’s a bold argument about the future of politics and power; watch and see i...

In the face of artificial intelligence and machine learning, we need a new radical humanism, says Tim Leberecht. For the self-described "business romantic," this means designing organizations and workplaces that celebrate authenticity instead of efficiency and questions instead of answers. Leberecht proposes four (admittedly subjective) principl...

These talks highlight the reasons we as citizens should understand and challenge the powers that be.

At Purpose, Jeremy Heimans strategizes how to harness new social, economic and technological models to build movements with impact.

There are more ways to be civically engaged besides voting. Tap into your inner activist with these talks about inspiring change in your community.

Douglas Rushkoff promotes human autonomy in the digital age.

Cheryl Holder advocates for comprehensive medical prevention and care strategies for poor communities impacted by climate change.

With Freeman Dyson's astonishing forecasts for the future, it was hard to tell where science ended and science fiction began. But far from being a wild-eyed visionary, Dyson was a clear and sober thinker -- and one not afraid of controversy or heresy.

Jaron Lanier is a scientist, musician and writer best known for his work in virtual reality and his advocacy of humanism and sustainable economics in a digital context.

Leo Igwe works to end a variety of human rights violations that are rooted in superstition, including witchcraft accusations, anti-gay hate, caste discrimination and ritual killing.

About this event: Please Join us for a special free TEDx Women viewing party. We will be watching the latest TEDx videos discussing change, work, rights, humanism and the future of women. We will have snacks and soft drinks available. Register and Join us as space is limited.

With photography, Yann Arthus-Bertrand has captured the beauty of the Earth. Through video and film, his latest projects bind together ecology and humanism. For him, it's all about living together.

Rebecca Newberger Goldstein writes novels and nonfiction that explore questions of philosophy, morality and being.

About this event: TEDxYerevan team is working on the third TEDxYerevanSalon event themed “Rethinking Humanity”. TEDxYerevan team is inspired by the Aurora Prize: a unique Award for Awakening Humanity. The Aurora Prize will be awarded on behalf of the survivors of the Armenian Genocide in gratitude to their saviors. It will be granted annually to an individual who...

About this event: In a 100% digital universe, we are losing our identity as humans. In this era of technological revolution, we have to assume an unprecedented responsibility: to achieve the binomial between human and machine, we need to balance the battle between carbon and silicon. Why is it important to vindicate the humanities in a world that seems destined...

About this event: We live in a great time of dualities: digital and handmade, science and art, artificial intelligence and humanism, rural and urban, haves and have-nots, basic and abstract, internal and external, east and west, past and future. Openness and mindfulness is needed now more than ever to bring both sides of the equation together rather than choosing...

About this event: A boldness spirit that is attached to Surabaya people for many years. This audacity now brings toward humanism and sustainability. So… what now? At this year’s triumphantly TEDxSurabaya, we’ll hear from speakers who are imagining new possibilities and exploring new ideas for how we might live and work better together in the years to come. We’ll ...

About this event: TEDxFiesole 2025: Renew, Recharge, Sustain TEDxFiesole is a transformative experience of TEDx Talks, music, debates, and workshops, all inspired by Florence’s spirit of innovation and creativity. At its core is Renewed Humanism, a call to reconnect with nature, embrace complexity, and put empathy and shared responsibility at the heart of progres...

Kim Stanley Robinson is the author of nearly twenty books, including the internationally acclaimed "The Ministry for the Future."

The theme of TED2018 is The Age of Amazement, and these speakers’ books are bursting with wonders of every kind: intellectual, scientific, urban, technological, economic, historical, aquatic, even extraterrestrial. TED2018, our biggest conference of the year, takes place April 10 through 14 in Vancouver. The talks from the conference will be re...

Eric Berridge is an entrepreneurial humanist who believes our society is overly obsessed with STEM.

About this event: Human needs tend to be ignored by the economic processes and financial contraints. At the same time, all sorts of new initiatives arise from social businesses to inclusive models and alternative currencies. Our speakers will pinpoint new hopes in the midst of the harsh business world opening the door to a tentative change of our economic and soc...

[embed]https://www.ted.com/talks/angel_hsu_how_china_is_and_isn_t_fighting_pollution_and_climate_change?language=en[/embed] As usual, the TED community is making headlines. Below, some highlights. Does local action make a difference when fighting climate change? Environmental scientist Angel Hsu teamed up with experts at several climate re...

About this event: This first edition of TEDxFiesole takes place at a time of great turmoil in human history. But the future beckons with extraordinary possibilities in sustainability, clean energy, social entrepreneurship, climate and sustainable finance, new technologies, new mindsets TEDxFiesole will be the stage for discussing how we can realize our future’s p...

This week's comments were posted on Rabbi Sharon Brous' talk, which has sparked quite the conversation. The first poster is Paul Watson, who is exactly the type of community member I'd hoped to highlight when we began this project. Paul's comment is thoughtful, speaking from his particular area of interest/expertise, and looking at the larger...

Nora Atkinson is a craft curator, a humanist and a romantic -- as she says, "I can’t believe I get to do what I do for a living."

Thomas Heatherwick brings together design, architecture and urban planning to create soulful and interesting places that spark emotion and celebrate complexity.

About this event: Renaissance is a French word meaning rebirth or new beginning. At its core, the concept of Renaissance is characterized by a renewed emphasis on humanism, a philosophical stance that places human beings and their capabilities at the forefront of intellectual inquiry and creative expression. The Renaissance period was a time that led to the reviv...