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Television
A collection of TED Talks (and more) on the topic of Television.
Video playlists about Television
Talks by TV and movie icons
5 talks •
1h 26m
Individuals who have shaped society and culture in homes around the world and on the big screen.
Pop culture obsessions
8 talks •
1h 32m
Explore some cultural phenomenons from across the globe. Some touching, some silly — and all very intriguing.
Talks about Television
1h 2m
Reed Hastings
3 secrets to Netflix's success
Posted
Sep 2020
15:44
Lee Thomas
How I help people understand vitiligo
Posted
Aug 2019
20:51
Reed Hastings
How Netflix changed entertainment — and where it's headed
Posted
Jun 2018
21:58
Shonda Rhimes and Cyndi Stivers
The future of storytelling
Posted
Oct 2017
12:27
Kate Adams
4 larger-than-life lessons from soap operas
Posted
Dec 2016
19:18
Halla Tómasdóttir
It's time for women to run for office
Posted
Nov 2016
19:46
Norman Lear
An entertainment icon on living a life of meaning
Posted
Jun 2016
18:44
Shonda Rhimes
My year of saying yes to everything
Posted
Feb 2016
12:25
Sebastian Wernicke
How to use data to make a hit TV show
Posted
Jan 2016
18:06
Thomas Hellum
The world's most boring television ... and why it's hilariously addictive
Posted
Dec 2014
13:12
Lauren Zalaznick
The conscience of television
Posted
Sep 2011
31:39
Peter Hirshberg
The web is more than "better TV"
Posted
Sep 2008