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A collection of TED Talks (and more) on the topic of Internet.

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Curator's Picks: Top 10 TED Talks of 2018

The most notable talks of 2018, chosen by TED Curator Chris Anderson.

How did the internet take over our lives?

TED Talks that make sense of this brave, new, virtual world.

The pros and cons of screens

To have screen time, or to not have screen time? These talks duke out the good and bad of our everyday tech.

Talks to help you become a better researcher

Strengthen your skills with these informative talks on how to get the most out of your research.

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Talks about Internet

The dream of digital ownership, powered by the metaverse

Why real change is about more than just going viral

Lindsay DeMarchi

What happens if you don't put your phone in airplane mode?

The power of an image -- and the mind behind it

The incredible creativity of deepfakes -- and the worrying future of AI

TikTok's CEO on its future -- and what makes its algorithm different

Ordinary Things

Who owns the internet of the future?

How video games can level up the way you learn

The internet's accessibility problem -- and how to fix it

Are video calls the best we can do in the age of the metaverse?

How global virtual communities can help kids achieve their dreams

How gaming can be a force for good

Micaela Mantegna

How to stop the metaverse from becoming the internet's bad sequel

How to write less but say more

The brain science (and benefits) of ASMR

Katherine Maher

What Wikipedia teaches us about balancing truth and beliefs

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Exclusive articles about Internet

Looking for accurate health information online? 6 tips to find it, from a doctor

As we all know, the internet is chock full of medical nonsense, so Dr. Jen Gunter gives you six pointers to help you sort out the junk science from the truth.

Posted Sep 2021

Why we fall for phishing emails — and how we can protect ourselves

New research on the psychology behind phishing reveals where some of our biases and weak points lie. By being aware of our mental tendencies and our vulnerabilities, we can help safeguard ourselves from ever falling for the bait, says cybersecurity expert Daniela Oliveira.

Posted Jan 2020

Love the news but hate clickbait and fluff? Here’s how to get more quality and less quantity

Digital minimalist Cal Newport shows how you can turn off the information firehose and follow current events on your own terms. Are you ready to join the attention resistance?

Posted Feb 2019

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