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Why we blew up a dam — and saved a river | Amy Bowers Cordalis
Indigenous advocate Amy Bowers Cordallis recounts the historic removal of four dams on the Klamath River, the largest such project in U.
What makes a good game? | Eric Zimmerman
Eric Zimmerman, a game designer and NYU professor, argues that rigid rules are essential for unlocking creativity and spontenaneity.
How to clean up the world's dirtiest industry | Joojin Kim
Climate strategist Juin Kim argues that decarbonizing global shipping is a critical, overlooked lever for fighting climate change.
The secret to mastering life's biggest transitions | Bruce Feiler
Writer Bruce Filer challenges the myth of the linear life, arguing that most people experience multiple "life quakes"—major disruptions that force significant transitions.
How tech will (and won't) replace your doctor | Zack Abbott and Dhruv Khullar
In this TED Intersections episode, doctor and writer Druv Kular and microbiologist Zach Abbott explore the future of medicine, discussing gene editing, AI in healthcare, and the gut microbiome.
How to make AI companies pay your energy bill | Ari Matusiak
Climate entrepreneur Ari Matuziak argues that the surge in AI data center power demand is unfairly raising energy bills for everyday Americans.
How to use tech to outsmart dictators | Leopoldo López
Venezuelan opposition leader Leopoldo López reflects on his seven years in solitary confinement to argue that digital sovereignty is the new frontier for freedom.
Campaigns spend millions to influence voters. This works better | Katie Paris
Community organizer Katie Paris shares how she shifted from DC political strategy to grassroots organizing after realizing that authentic connections, not polished messages, drive engagement.
The wiggly wonder of music | Jacob Collier
Musician and composer Jacob Collier explores his concept of "the wiggle," arguing that life thrives on flexibility rather than rigid straight lines.
How AI unleashed (not replaced) my creativity | Kelly A. Boesch
Visual artist and filmmaker Kelly Besh explores how she uses AI as a creative collaborator to produce images, short films, and original music.
How to turn setbacks into success | Amy Shoenthal
Leadership coach Amy Schuenthal shares her "setback cycle" framework, arguing that professional reversals are essential for reinvention.
Why is it so hard for men to open up? A journalist and an entrepreneur answer | Joshua Johnson and Blake Mycoskie
Social entrepreneur Blake Mikoski and radio host Joshua Johnson explore the crisis of male loneliness and the art of deep connection.
The gravity-defying future of manufacturing | Schendy Kernizan
TED Fellow Skendy Kurnazan explains how his company, Rapid Liquid Print, uses a reusable gel to 3D print soft objects without molds or gravity, enabling mass customization.
News tells you what happened. Drawing shows you how it felt | George Butler
Reportage artist George Butler shares his experience drawing in conflict zones like Ukraine, Syria, and Gaza to capture the human side of war.
How bullying spreads — and how social bravery stops it | Amy Cuddy
Social psychologist Amy Cuddy shares her experience of being targeted by a sustained bullying campaign from colleagues after her viral TED Talk on power posing.
This is what the birth of the universe sounded like | Mark Whittle
Astronomer Mark Whittle explains how sound waves from the early universe, detected in the cosmic microwave background, shaped the formation of galaxies.
Sunday Pick: How to quit (and why it matters) with Anthony Klotz | from Fixable
Organizational psychologist Anthony Klotz joins Fixable hosts Anne Morris and Frances Fry to discuss shifting workplace trends, from the "Great Resignation" to the current "Great Hunkering Down.
The art of the novel | Ann Patchett
Author Anne Patchett joins host Elise Hugh to discuss her novel *Whistler*, exploring themes of platonic love, kindness, and the craft of writing.
Who controls your city's money? | Trinity Tran
TED Fellow Trinity Tran advocates for public banking to reclaim community economic power from Wall Street.
The shape-shifting sounds of the accordion | Maria Telesheva
Eighteen-year-old accordionist Maria Teleshiva demonstrates her instrument’s versatility, playing classical and rock pieces while explaining its complex mechanics.
Dolly Parton is burning up, not burning out | from WorkLife with Adam Grant
In a special tribute to the late Dolly Parton, TED Talks Daily features her 2022 conversation with Adam Grant.
How 180 strangers built a library together | Rebecca Toh
Photographer Rebecca Toe shares the story of Singapore’s community-funded library, where 180 strangers each rent and curate a personal bookshelf.
How to fix Africa's learning crisis | Rapelang Rabana
TED host Elise Hu interviews education technologist Rapalang Rabana, who challenges the bias that Western educational models apply globally.
Sunday Pick: How to mentally reset when you’re stressed out (w/ Dr Jenny Taitz) | How to Be a Better Human
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How to make learning impossibly fun | Mark Rober
Former NASA engineer Mark Rober discusses his philosophy of engaging students by connecting emotionally before teaching facts, a method he calls "hiding the vegetables.
Is AI turning us all into the same person? | Sandra Matz
Behavioral data scientist Sandra Matz argues that AI’s focus on optimizing for known preferences risks making humans boring by suppressing exploration and serendipity.
Why you need the growth mindset of a weed | Stephen Nobles
Educator Stephen Nobles argues that curiosity, not certainty, bridges differences and transforms education.
How I’m helping thousands rebuild their lives after prison | Susan Burton
Criminal justice reformer Susan Burton shares how compassionate listening in an AA meeting saved her life after addiction and incarceration.
How AI is breaking the internet (and what to do about it) | Matthew Prince
Cloudflare CEO Matthew Prince argues that AI is dismantling the internet’s traffic-based revenue model, threatening journalism and research.
We’ve solved many medical mysteries. Where are the cures? | Saloni Dattani
Science journalist Saloni Dattani argues that medical breakthroughs are hindered not by a lack of technology, but by flawed economic incentives and funding structures.
Lessons: What to do when you get “layered” at work | WorkLife with Molly Graham
Host Molly Graham explores "layering," where a manager is hired above an existing employee as a company scales.
3 steps to turn everyday get-togethers into transformative gatherings | Priya Parker
Host Elise Hu introduces Priya Parker’s 2019 TED Talk on transforming everyday gatherings into meaningful experiences.
A guerrilla gardener in South Central LA | Ron Finley
Host Elise Hu introduces a playlist on community, featuring Ron Finley’s 2013 talk.
3 ways community creates a healthy life | Olivia Affuso
Physical activity epidemiologist Olivia Afuso argues that weight maintenance is not solely a personal responsibility but is heavily influenced by social environments and systemic factors.
3 skills every middle school boy needs | Jerome Hunter
Host Elise Hu introduces a playlist on community before featuring educator Jerome Hunter, who discusses redefining masculinity for middle school boys.
The power of gaming together in a lonely world | Laura Miele
Laura Mieli, president of entertainment and technology at Electronic Arts, argues that video games are vital social hubs combating the modern epidemic of loneliness.
The creative genius of sneaker design | Salehe Bembury
Industrial designer Salehi Bemburi discusses his journey from unemployment to designing for Versace and Crocs, emphasizing the power of asking and maintaining a playful creative spirit.
"Bridge Over Troubled Water" — like you've never heard it before | MAS Vocal
Host Elise Hu introduces a musical performance by the Miami-based youth choir Moss Vogel, featuring Jacob Collier’s arrangement of Simon & Garfunkel’s “Bridge Over Troubled Water.
The hidden power of sad songs and rainy days | Susan Cain and Min Kym
Author Susan Cain explores the "paradox of tragedy," explaining why we are drawn to sad music and sorrow.
How satellites and AI can protect the planet | Robbie Schingler
Robbie Shingler, co-founder of Planet Labs, discusses "planetary intelligence," combining daily satellite imagery with AI to transform global observation into immediate action.
How citizens (not politicians) are building the future | Jon Alexander
Citizen strategist John Alexander argues that democracy is not a static possession but an active practice built by ordinary people.
Sunday Pick: How to solve your problems through drawing (w/ Liana Finck) | How to Be a Better Human
In this episode of How to Be a Better Human, host Chris Duffy interviews cartoonist Liana Fink about using art to solve life’s problems and understand herself.
Our last, best chance to cool the Earth | Bill McKibben
Author Bill McKibben argues that solar and wind power are now the cheapest energy sources, offering a hopeful path to combat climate change.
The infodemic — and the scientists fighting against it | Jessica Malaty Rivera
Public health scientist Jessica Malady Rivera discusses the dual crisis of pathogen outbreaks and information epidemics in her conversation with TED curator Whitney Pennington Rogers.
How gratitude rewires your brain | Christina Costa
Psychologist Christina Costa shares her journey after being diagnosed with a brain tumor, rejecting the common "fighter" narrative in favor of gratitude.
How I turn joy into art | Yinka Ilori
Artist Yinka Ilori explores how joy is transgenerational, inherited from family, community, and heritage rather than individually achieved.
The four steps to hearing hard feedback gracefully | Chris Wheatley
Leadership expert Chris Wheatley shares how receiving difficult feedback transformed his relationships after a colleague pointed out his condescending behavior.
A journalist's trick for talking to people you can't stand | Joshua Johnson
Journalist Joshua Johnson argues that moving closer to people with opposing views fosters understanding better than maintaining neutral distance.
Sunday Pick: How to Survive a Losing Team | Good Sport
Host Jody Avergan explores the psychology of losing with retired WNBA player Nikki McCray and neuroscientist Ian Robertson.
Two wars, no clear exit plan. Now what? | Ian Bremmer
Ian Bremmer analyzes the ongoing conflicts in Iran and Ukraine, detailing the stalemate in the Gulf and potential resolutions.