Bhu Srinivasan researches the intersection of capitalism and technological progress. Instead of thinking about capitalism as a firm, unchanging ideology, he suggests that we should think of it as an operating system -- one that needs upgrades to keep up with innovation, like the impending take-off of drone delivery services. Learn more about the...

Today, there are thousands of cults around the world. Broadly speaking, a cult is a group or movement with a shared commitment to a usually extreme ideology that's typically embodied in a charismatic leader. But what exactly differentiates cults from other groups – and why do people join them? Janja Lalich describes how cults recruit and manipul...

The year was 1776. In Bavaria, new ideals of rationalism, religious freedom and universal human rights competed with the Catholic church's heavy influence over public affairs. Adam Weishaupt, a law professor frustrated with the Church's ideology, decided to spread his ideas through a secret society: the Illuminati. Chip Berlet dives into the his...

Conservatives and liberals both believe that they alone are motivated by love while their opponents are motivated by hate. How can we solve problems with so much polarization? In this talk, social scientist Arthur Brooks shares ideas for what we can each do as individuals to break the gridlock. "We might just be able to take the ghastly holy war...

John Wooden, affectionately known as Coach, led UCLA to record wins that are still unmatched in the world of basketball. Throughout his long life, he shared the values and life lessons he passed to his players, emphasizing success that’s about much more than winning.

Yasheng Huang asks us to rethink our ideas about China and other large emerging economies. Lately he’s been asking, Does democracy hinder or promote economic growth?

Ryan Pullen is a respected figure in the cybersecurity community, having charted an unconventional path into the field, characterized by impactful experiences — from working with government agencies to managing offensive global cyber operations.

James B. Glattfelder aims to give us a richer, data-driven understanding of the people and interactions that control our global economy. He does this not to push an ideology -- but with the hopes of making the world a better place.

About this event: Robert Frost may have intended irony, but his poem popularized "the road less traveled" for a good reason: it sums up an ideology that encourages ordinary people to turn pioneers, practicalists to become dreamers, and conformists to pursue originality.

About this event: How can we IMAGINE doing education differently? What does it look like to move against the current of the way things have always been done? Our speakers will share their thoughts to some of these profound questions. Featuring a unique lineup that includes voices from students, teachers and administrators, the talks at TEDxFieldstoneDriveED wi...

About this event: TEDx JSSATE is a venture that will help you get motivated, surprised and changed. It believes in TED's ideology of "Ideas Worth Spreading". We believe that one's life should be free of restrictions and boundaries thus the theme of the event being "KNOW NO BOUNDS".

About this event: This TEDx event seeks to stimulate a conversation on an idea worth sharing. It proposes solutions towards solving global crises whilst reinforcing mankind’s moonshot trail. This theme revolves around the ideology of adaptation, how for something to survive, it must constantly be changed for the better with the essence being, disruptive technology.

About this event: For our inaugural event, TEDxNorthAdams is embracing the broad ideology of TED. In that vein, our initial event will be dedicated to Ideas Worth Spreading, and our curated set of speakers will be drawn from suggestions made from the community we exist in. Nominations for speakers is currently open on our website TEDxNorthAdams.com

About this event: TEDxIIITBangalore is an independently organised event that aims to help people interact and share their knowledge and ideas and inspire others. We envisage that our event consisting of live talks, interaction and workshops, shall bring about a new ideology and perception to many. Our purpose is to bring people from various walks of life to shar...

About this event: TEDxSJCBengaluru to be hosted at St. Joseph's College (Autonomous) on 5th January, 2018 would embrace and celebrate the theme -'The Hidden Truth'. Tlhe idea behind the theme "The Hidden Truth" incorporates the ideology of what we are exposed to as youth or common people as a whole, is a juxtaposition from what the actual reality is. In this wo...

About this event: Decisions and actions that drive change often rely on undoing the concrete, and surprisingly skewed conventional belief systems that were formed during generally dire circumstances. These conventional belief systems often disadvantage not only those affected by them but also the people involved in the decision-making process. (Un)do also intends...

Should we retire labels like capitalism or socialism? Can we embrace the messy, uncategorizable economic reality? Two economists discuss Greece’s former finance minister Yanis Varoufakis calls himself a libertarian Marxist Keynesian — or “completely confused,” as he jokes. So it was hard to predict how he would react to Zambian economist Dambis...

"Give me liberty or give me death," says global economist Dambisa Moyo, quoting Patrick Henry from 1775. In Western ideology, freedom is the most cherished value of all, and its government and economic systems have freedom deeply embedded in them. Over the past century, these systems have delivered prosperity and innovation: US incomes have ...

Let’s face it: it's hard to get stuff done. How can we, together, realize our most ambitious dreams? To celebrate the efforts of smart people who are changing the world while doing business as usual, TED has partnered with the Brightline Initiative, a non-commercial coalition of leading organizations dedicated to helping leaders turn idea...

“The political and the sexual are intimate bedfellows,” says Shereen El Feki in her talk from TEDGlobal 2013. “That is true for all of us, no matter where we live and love.” For five years, El Feki talked to people across Middle East about their bedroom behavior, and what she found over and over was a seemingly deep-rooted conservatism -- in ...

About this event: The TEDx Program is designed to help communities, organizations, and individuals to spark conversation and connection through local TED-like experiences. At TEDx events, a screening of TED Talks videos — or a combination of live presenters and TED Talks videos — sparks deep conversation and connections at the local level. The theme of our TEDx ...

About this event: Cornucopia- a plethora of opportunities and possibilities. Rooted from Greek and Roman mythology, this ideology has made its way to TEDxBDSIS. This theme is synonymous to our event as we aspire to achieve the promulgation of knowledge through interaction, discourse and a common passion. From paper sculptors to doctors, the speakers are veter...

About this event: TEDxYouth@Magdalla is the first youth TED event in Surat. The main ideology signified in this event is the involvement of the society towards an ever-changing thinking capability. The speeches in the maiden edition of this event include revolutionary ideas about business, nature, art, etc. which will provoke the cultured instincts within the min...

About this event: TEDxBaladshapur will be the birth of a new way of thinking and an inspiration for positive change. The event seeks to bring local people of all ages, gender, tribes, religions, political ideology, etc. together for an improved community. The theme adopted was “Creative Attitude”. The theme is hinged on the team's strong belief that for any chang...

Zak Ebrahim's The Terrorist's Son has won an American Library Association award. The memoir — which became the first TED Book in print in September — was named a recipient of the Alex Award today. A coveted honor, the Alex Award is given to the 10 best adult books of the year that also appeal to young-adult readers. The Terrorist's Son te...

Most people fear and loathe monopolies because they dominate their categories or markets and squeeze out competition. But that’s just the tip of the iceberg of the threat they hold, warns technology analyst Jamie Bartlett. The threat that tech monopolies pose to democracies is about more than the prices they charge: it’s the concentration of po...

About this event: A Compassionate Instinct for the Greater Good aims to spread the true Lancerian ideology of compassion and coexistence. As we immerse ourselves into the globalized world, we begin to lose certain imperative qualities that have facilitated peaceful human coexistence and progress. The most important of those is compassion. To have compassion is to...

About this event: TEDxNMIMS is a student-led initiative aimed at advocating the power of opinions. We live in a world dominated by different points of view; the surge of the same pushes a section of voices behind. Here at NMIMS, we hope to bring those very voices forward. Our theme, “Beyond the Conventional” aligns with the ideology of today’s day and age. An er...

About this event: In continuation with previous theme ‘Beyond Imagination’ this theme elevates us to the next stage of the journey – doing something which challenges the status quo. The ever-changing ebb and flow of human history, technology, and even ideology is all taking us to what is next. The only true boundary lies between day and night, between hope and lo...

About this event: In a world defined by divisions, TEDxBalikesir Aci Youth dares to challenge the boundaries that confine our thinking, our actions, and our aspirations. In this dynamic exploration, we invite speakers and participants alike to embark on a journey that transcends the limitations of geography, ideology, and imagination. Join us as we reimagine the ...