ReThinking with Adam Grant The psychology of self-persuasion with Elliot Aronson December 5, 2023 [00:00:00] Adam Grant: Hey everyone, it's Adam Grant. Welcome back to ReThinking, my podcast on the science of what makes us tick. I'm an organizational psychologist, and I'm taking you inside the minds of fascinating people to explore new thoughts...

Pearl Arredondo grew up in East Los Angeles, the daughter of a high-ranking gang member who was in and out of jail. Many teachers wrote her off as having a problem with authority. Now a teacher herself, she's creating a different kind of school and telling students her story so that they know it's okay if sometimes homework isn't the first thing...

This session, delicately titled "Indelicate conversation," took a look at some topics not meant for the dinner table with talks by speakers not afraid to ask: What's really on your mind? The speakers who appeared in this session. Click on their name to read a recap of their talk: Rose George “talks shit” to raise awareness about the lack of ...

These are astonishing days. Amid rapid-fire policy changes, America has grown even more divided; similar divisions are spreading across the world. Vitriolic rhetoric roars from all sides, and battle lines are hardening.   We aren't listening to one another. Is there space left for dialogue? For reason? For thoughtful persuasion? We’re d...

These are astonishing days. Amid rapid-fire policy changes, America has grown even more divided; similar divisions are spreading across the world. Vitriolic rhetoric roars from all sides, and battle lines are hardening. We aren't listening to one another. Is there space left for dialogue? For reason? For thoughtful persuasion? We’re det...

Want to know more about JR, the winner of 2011's TED Prize? We did, and his team put together this video, above, with an overview of his work in his own words and images. And below, here's an FAQ to answer the big questions. First: Who is JR? JR is an anonymous photographer and artist. In his work, he embeds into neighborhoods, favelas a...

TED is on a mission to discover and champion the ideas that will shape tomorrow. Reflecting on the evolution of that mission, TED's Chris Anderson and Monique Ruff-Bell cast a visionary gaze on the organization's future — including a revamped tagline, a renewed emphasis on debate and the launch of an exciting new conference — and explore the ind...

The next time you're preparing to speak to a group, remember to keep your audience at the center of your communication, says Briar Goldberg, the director of speaker coaching at TED. One way to do this is to ask yourself: "What gift are you giving to your audience?" TED recently partnered with Marriott Hotels to offer a special day-long seminar ...

Written by the educators who created Leading Wisely, a brief look at the key facts, tough questions and big ideas in their field. Begin this TED Study with a fascinating read that gives context and clarity to the material. Understanding management means understanding people. What motivates us to engage deeply and perform powerfully at work? How...

Even though some people and groups in society are setting us against each other, we can stand up to them by listening and by treating each other with respect and love, says social scientist Arthur Brooks. Political scientists find that the US is more polarized than it has been at any time since the Civil War. And as much as we’d like to, we can...

Witness the unveiling of Countdown, a major global campaign to cut greenhouse gas emissions. TED has partnered with scientists, policy makers, organizations, activists and more to create an initiative that everyone in the world can be part of. Check out http://countdown.ted.com to learn how you can get involved — and help turn the tide on climat...

Fixable How to write things that busy people will actually read (w/ Todd Rogers) January 15, 2024 [00:00:00] Anne Morriss: Hello Frances. [00:00:02] Frances Frei: Hello, gorgeous. [00:00:03] Anne Morriss: You and I have very different email styles. [00:00:09] Frances Frei: Night, day. [00:00:12] Anne Morriss: I probably overthink, an...

ReThinking with Adam Grant Estonia’s Prime Minister Kaja Kallas on leading with strength and sincerity February 1, 2023 [00:00:00] Adam Grant: Hey everyone, it's Adam Grant. Welcome back to ReThinking, my podcast on the science of what makes us tick. I'm an organizational psychologist, and I'm taking you inside the minds of fascinating people t...

How to Be a Better Human How to have curious conversations in dangerously divided times (w/ Mónica Guzmán) November 21, 2022 [00:00:00] Chris Duffy: You're listening to How to Be a Better Human. I'm your host, Chris Duffy. The episode of this podcast that has the very worst reviews that we've ever gotten in the two years we've been making this ...

About this event: TEDx Yerevan, held on Saturday, September 25, 2010, was born of a desire of doing something good and sustainable for my son. I started translating TED talks for my son, so he could read the subtitles of TED talks in Armenian. Then I started to tell about TED and TED talks translations to friends and colleagues. Then I saw a TED speaker on TED we...

How to Be a Better Human How to be good enough in America (w/ Wajahat Ali) February 13, 2023 [00:00:00] Chris Duffy: You are listening to How to Be a Better Human. I'm your host, Chris Duffy. If there's one thing that I really deeply believe and that I feel like has been confirmed over and over in conversations for this show, it's that almost n...

Traditional job interviews are stressful interrogations that can often exclude marginalized populations. Here's how psychologist and entrepreneur Gil Winch says we can rethink hiring, training and onboarding to allow people to show their true potential.

We asked TED speakers, TED-Ed educators and TED Fellows: “What books would you bring with you to a desert island?” In their deliciously diverse responses, you'll find there's something for every kind of reader. They offered up recommendations -- please use the following links to jump around the sections you're interested in -- for when you're h...

Advertising adds value to a product by changing our perception, rather than the product itself. Rory Sutherland makes the daring assertion that a change in perceived value can be just as satisfying as what we consider “real” value -- and his conclusion has interesting consequences for how we look at life.

Microsoft founder Bill Gates takes us deep into his remarkable history and propels us into the future of technology and philanthropy. (Audio only)