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Your phone is disgusting. Here's how to clean it | Lotti Tajouri
Molecular biologist Lati Tajuri argues that smartphones act as a "third hand" that re-contaminates washed hands, posing significant risks in healthcare and biosecurity.
How to rewire your brain — and find your flow | Heather Berlin
Neuroscientist Heather Berlin explores the paradox of control, arguing that excessive grip leads to anxiety while strategic surrender fosters flow and creativity.
Sunday Pick: The science on improving your brain health with Dr. Ayesha and Dean Sherzai
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How to build the next wave of clean energy | Jennifer Granholm, Ryan Panchadsaram
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The surprising beauty of mosquitos | Felix Hol
Mosquito biotechnologist Felix Hull discusses his fascination with understanding mosquito behavior to combat the rising global burden of mosquito-borne diseases.
Why great art requires risk | Alex Van Halen, David Lee Roth, Robert Vargas
David Lee Roth, Alex Van Halen, and muralist Robert Vargas discuss the origins of creative work, emphasizing the importance of mastering basics before breaking rules.
5 ideas for better government in the US | Jeff Maurer
Systems innovator Jeff Maurer argues that America’s 250th anniversary highlights the enduring tension between unity and division.
What kids wish their parents knew about fun | Mila Rojas
Fifth grader Mila Rojas argues that adults need to reclaim play to better connect with their families and reduce stress.
The couples therapists who nearly got divorced | Harville Hendrix
Relationship therapist Harville Hendricks shares the story of how he and his wife, Helen, saved their marriage after considering divorce despite their public success.
Sunday Pick: Do all my friends secretly hate me? | from Corner Piece
In this episode of Corner Piece, host Melissa Fernandez explores the difficulty of making and maintaining friendships as an adult, prompted by her own recent friendship breakup.
The haunting truth of ghost stories | Coya Paz Brownrigg (re-release)
Writer and director Koya Paz-Brownrigg argues that ghost stories serve as vital archives for hidden histories, particularly regarding violence and injustice.
What crows teach us about death | Kaeli Swift (re-release)
Host Elise Hu introduces an October playlist featuring five talks on the strange and spooky, beginning with animal behaviorist Kaylee Swift.
The razor-thin line between contagion and connection | Dan Taberski (re-release)
Documentary podcaster Dan Taberski investigates the 2011 mass psychogenic illness outbreak at a New York high school, where a group of girls developed Tourette's-like symptoms without organic cause.
The fascinating physics of insect pee | Saad Bhamla (re-release)
In this episode, host Elise Hu introduces a curated Halloween playlist featuring five talks on spooky topics, including grieving crows and zombie roaches.
Zombie roaches and other parasite tales | Ed Yong
Host Elise Hu introduces a Halloween-themed playlist featuring a 2014 TED Talk by science writer Ed Yong.
How to make friends (and keep them) | Sheridan Voysey
Sheridan Voicy argues that the modern "friendship recession" stems from mobility, busyness, and cultural neglect, leaving many without a "2 a.
How fossil fuel companies keep your energy costs high | Jon Powers
John Powers argues that the clean energy industry must adopt a coordinated, hyperlocal strategy to counter fossil fuel-funded disinformation halting solar and storage projects.
How people are using AI to grieve, love and connect | Jennifer Cearns
Digital anthropologist Jennifer Kearns argues that AI is revealing, rather than diminishing, our humanity by serving as a new space for intimate connection.
How video games can power up your parenting | Hannah Boquet (re-release)
Esports competitor Hannah Boquet shares her personal journey of joining her sons in Fortnite to bridge the generational gap and strengthen family bonds.
Unions for climate action! | Payton M. Wilkins (re-release)
Environmental justice advocate Peyton M.
Sunday Pick: Unlocking Your Power at Work: Kara Swisher on how to get what you want | from Fixable
In this episode of Fixable, hosts Anne Morris and Frances Frye interview legendary journalist Kara Swisher to explore the dynamics of power and influence in the workplace.
The pursuit of happiness requires free time | Danielle Roberts
Writer and work expert Danielle Roberts argues that time scarcity is a civil rights issue rather than a personal time management failure, proposing a…
Can you spot the lies in your news feed? | Laura Smythe
Laura Smythe argues that the Fyre Festival scandal exposed a critical gap in public media literacy, as relatability often overrides credibility in social media.
I can't speak. Here's how I get people to listen | Jessica Irwin
Jessica Irwin, a nonverbal photographer and author with cerebral palsy, shares her urgent message that being nonverbal does not imply a lack of intelligence.
How would you design your dream city? | James Rojas
Urban planner James Rojas argues that traditional community meetings are often ineffective and dominated by a few loud voices.
Why the best learners talk to themselves | Tania Lombrozo
Cognitive scientist Tanya Lombroso argues that in an age of information overload, the most effective way to learn is by thinking rather than immediately seeking external data.
What if you could read the DNA of your future child? | Noor Siddiqui
Noor Siddiqui, founder of Orchid, argues that whole-genome embryo sequencing is ending the "genetic lottery" by allowing parents to screen for…
Sunday Pick: How to reclaim your narrative (w/ Monica Lewinsky) | from How to Be a Better Human
Monica Lewinsky discusses her journey of reclaiming her narrative after the 1998 scandal, emphasizing that healing is a non-linear process distinct from simple recovery.
Inside Venezuela's uncertain path to freedom | Leopoldo López
Leopoldo López discusses the global rise of authoritarianism and the critical role of technology in defending democracy.
Is your body language working against you? | Cara Hale Alter
Communication expert Cara Hale-Alter explores the gap between self-perception and how others view us, arguing that visible credibility is a skill rather than a trait.
How to stop homelessness before it starts | Jen Loving
Jen, founder of Destination Home, argues that homelessness is solvable through prevention rather than reactive crisis management.
AI brain fry is real. Here’s what’s causing it | Julie Bedard
AI expert Julie Bedard argues that integrating AI into the workplace requires coordinated team-based redesign rather than individual DIY efforts to avoid "brain fry" and lost accountability.
Why it's so hard to listen when you disagree | Emily Kasriel
Journalist Emily Casriel challenges the myth that listening implies agreement, arguing that this fear fuels polarization.
How to make parenting less lonely | Stacey McLachlan
Stacey McLaughlin addresses the epidemic of parental isolation by sharing her experience of bringing her daughter to adult social events.
Sunday Pick: Can AI really teach your kids? with Leah Belsky | from WorkLife with Molly Graham
Molly Graham interviews Leah Belsky, Head of Education at OpenAI and former Coursera leader, about whether AI can finally revolutionize education.
Why the future is human ... plus AI | Sal Khan and Esther Perel
Sal Khan and Esther Perel explore how AI is reshaping work and relationships, arguing that "durable" human skills like communication and collaboration are becoming essential.
The three words that saved my life | Blake Mycoskie
Blake Mycoskie, founder of TOMS, shares his harrowing journey from external success to a suicide attempt driven by severe depression and a deep-seated belief that he was not enough.
How imaginary worlds help kids learn | Anna Rainio
Educator Anna Reinho argues that "play worlds"—imaginative scenarios built around literature—enable radical inclusion in schools by allowing neurodivergent children to thrive.
What my politically divided family teaches me | Tami Pyfer
Civic leader Tammy Pfeiffer shares how her politically diverse family inspired her to develop the Dignity Index, a tool for measuring respectful discourse.
The wonder of weightlifting | Jaime Seeman (re-release)
Obstetrician Jamie Seaman challenges the cultural stigma preventing women from strength training, arguing that building muscle is essential for long-term health rather than just aesthetics.
The secret to lasting love | Eli J Finkel
Psychologist Eli Finkel challenges the notion that personal authenticity conflicts with romantic commitment, arguing instead that relationships…
Sunday Pick: All the lonely people | from Corner Piece
In this episode of TED's Corner Piece, host Sabrina Cruz investigates the global loneliness epidemic alongside her co-hosts Taha and Melissa.
The joy of foraging your own food | Alexis Nikole Nelson
In this TED Talks Daily episode, host Elise H interviews "The Black Forager" Alexis Nicole Nelson about the art of identifying and consuming wild plants.
Why we should design cities like Disney | Zach DeBoer
Artist Zach DeBoer argues that Disney theme parks offer valuable lessons for urban design by prioritizing human experience over vehicle-centric planning.
Are your dealbreakers sabotaging your love life? | Amy Chan
Amy Chan explores the "relationship recession" driven by negativity bias, cultural flaw-hunting, and dating app algorithms.
AI and the end of loneliness | Paul Bloom
Psychologist Paul Bloom explores the potential of AI as a cure for loneliness, comparing it to a powerful painkiller that alleviates suffering but…
How to break through fear and become a leader | Valerie Montgomery Rice
Valerie Montgomery Rice, president of Morehouse School of Medicine, shares how her childhood in a pink house in Georgia shaped her resilience after being publicly dismissed as a medical school dean.
How to escape your obsession with productivity | Rebecca McMackin and Catherine Price
In this TED Intersections episode, ecological horticulturalist Rebecca McManus and science journalist Catherine Price challenge the modern obsession with productivity.
I thought I was lazy. Turns out I had a sleep disorder | Lindsay Scola
Sleep expert Lindsay Scola shares her 19-year journey of misdiagnosis, revealing how societal pressure to push through exhaustion masks serious neurological conditions like narcolepsy.
Inside the "play labs" helping refugee kids heal | Erum Mariam
Educational leader Arum Mariam shares how she transformed refugee camp interventions for Rohingya children by replacing generic donated games with culturally specific play.