TED Talks

If these videos have ever made you upset or uneasy, you’re not alone. In digital pioneer Joshua Schachter’s (@robots draw) TED Talk, he reveals how programming a robot to make deliberate mistakes in otherwise deeply satisfying plotter art sparked millions of views — and very strong reactions — from viewers. Visit the 🔗 in our ☣️ to watch the full talk. #oddlysatisfying #technology #creativity #tedtalk

Self-driving cars are already cruising the streets today. And while these cars will ultimately be safer and cleaner than their manual counterparts, they can't completely avoid accidents altogether. How should the car be programmed if it encounters an unavoidable accident? In this TED Ed animation, Patrick Lin navigates the murky ethics of self-driving cars. #Selfdriving #autonomousvehicles #Ethics #TEDEd #TEDTalk

In 1947, the British viceroy announced that after 200 years of British rule, India would gain independence and be partitioned into Hindu India and Muslim Pakistan. What followed was one of the largest and bloodiest forced migrations in history: an estimated 1 million people lost their lives. What caused this violent aftermath? In this TED-Ed animation, Haimanti Roy details the lasting legacies of the Partition of India. #India #Pakistan #TEDEd #TEDTalk #History

The arrival of non-human intelligence is a much bigger deal than you think, says former Google CEO Eric Schmidt. In this conversation with technologist Bilawal Sidhu (@Bilawal Sidhu), he shares the staggering opportunities, sobering challenges and urgent risks of AI — and why he thinks this is the beginning of an exciting future. Visit the 🔗 in our ☣️ to hear more. #ai #AGI #TEDTalk #technology #artificialintelligence

Being single isn’t a problem to be solved, says behavior scientist Peter McGraw. In his TED Talk, he challenges the assumption that marriage is the only path to happiness and fulfillment and empowers those who choose to live solo in a world built for two. Visit the 🔗 in our ☣️ to watch the full talk. #TEDTalk #singlelife #couplestiktok #relationships #happiness

Did you know that modern computing, LASIK, and many other technologies we use today were created because of space exploration? That is exactly why space architect Ariel Ekblaw and her team are working on a way to accelerate the creation of space architecture. In her mind-blowing TED Talk, she reveals how these self-assembling structures could allow us to create dedicated environments for solving humanity’s greatest dilemmas — many of which are only possible in zero-gravity — and put space to work for the benefit of Earth. Visit the 🔗 in our ☣️ to watch the full talk. #stem #spaceexploration #spacestation #TEDTalk #nasa

We can’t make the same mistakes we made with AI that we did with social media, says technologist Tristan Harris. In his TED Talks, he calls on us to make the choice to confront the predictable dangers of reckless AI development and highlights the “narrow path” we should walk where power is matched with responsibility, foresight and wisdom. Visit the 🔗 in our ☣️ to learn more. #AI #AGI #TEDTalk #STEM #Utopia

In the 1960s, the FBI amassed almost 2,000 documents in an investigation into one of America’s most celebrated minds. The subject of this inquiry was a writer named James Baldwin, one of the best-selling Black authors in the world at the time. What made him loom so large in the imaginations of both the public and the authorities? In this TED-Ed animation, Christina Greer explores the life and works of James Baldwin. #juneteenth #JamesBaldwin #TEDEd #TEDTalk

"When you stand up for what's true and you have that criticism, and you're trying to cause a movement, don't sway." In this moving TED Talk, Ethan Lindenberger recounts how his 2018 Reddit post about getting vaccinated led him on a journey to fight misinformation and advocate for scientific truth. Want to understand more of the true science behind vaccines? Visit the 🔗 in our ☣️ to listen to our special series on the TED Health podcast — featuring talks like this one and expert conversations with host Dr. Shoshana Ungerleider. #vaccine #STEM #misinformation #TEDTalk

From excessive parenting books to mommy blogs to #ParentTok — having a kid often comes with an overwhelming amount of advice and it’s making us more anxious, says psychiatrist Mathilde H. Ross. In her TED Talk, she encourages parents to trust their instincts instead of the litany of unsolicited advice and, when necessary, turn to an unlikely source for guidance: Puppy manuals. (Seriously!) Visit the 🔗 in our ☣️ to watch the full talk. #puppytiktok #parentingadvice #TEDTalks #raisingkids

Have you ever watched shows like The Mandalorian or movies like Solo: A Star Wars Story and wondered: Is this a Jedi mind trick? According to special effects trailblazer Rob Bredow (@rbredow) of Industrial Light and Magic (@ilmvfx ) it’s all about combining old and new technologies. Visit the link in our bio to hear his full TED Talk about how the artists and engineers at Lucasfilm brought beloved movies like Jurassic Park and Indiana Jones to life — and how new innovations are forging the next generation of filmmaking. #StarWars #TheMandalorian #LucasFilm #VFX #MayThe4th #TEDTalk

Taylor Swift is one of the biggest superstars on the planet — but she also has one of the best entrepreneurial minds out there, says author Kevin Evers. In this episode of Fixable, Evers joins co-hosts Anne Morriss and Frances Frei to discuss some of the strategies and decisions behind Swift's record-breaking Eras Tour and what you can learn from how she manages her relationships with her fans. Listen to the full episode at the 🔗 in our ☣️. #TEDTalk #Fixable #TaylorSwift #entrepreneurship #businesswoman #swifttok

In his latest TED Talk — delivered at the TEDCountdown Summit in Nairobi — former US Vice President Al Gore dismantles the fossil fuel industry’s narrative of “climate realism,” debunking their claims with the remarkable advancements in the renewable energy sector. He goes on to highlight clear signs of progress around the world — and makes the case for why now is no time to slow down on solutions to the climate crisis. Visit the 🔗 in our ☣️ to learn more. #AlGore #TEDTalk #climateaction #climaterealism #Sustainability

Many people think of therapy as an approach to fixing problems, but clinical psychologist Emily Anhalt has a different perspective. In her TED Talk, she shares her experiences as both therapist and patient to make a compelling case that therapy isn’t just a means to an end, but instead a tool to make the necessary space for every feeling that you can possibly experience. Visit the 🔗 in our ☣️ to learn more. #MentalHealthAwarnessMonth #MentalHealth #Wellbeing #Emotions #TEDTalk

To overcome self-paralysis and take action, writing down your fears in detail can help, says author Tim Ferriss. Follow along as TED’s Ikey Ajavon walks you through the fear-setting exercise from Ferriss’ TED Talk which you can apply to any big goal or decision you’re working toward. Visit the 🔗 in our ☣️ for the full talk about how this practice can help you thrive in high-stress environments and separate what you can control from what you cannot. #fearsetting #timferriss #tedtalk #goalsetting #decisionmaking

People-pleasing can show up in your life in many different ways, from how you interact with your family to not making your needs known. In this next episode of TED Intersections, internet filmmaker Baron Ryan (@Baron Ryan) and family therapist Stephanie R. Yates-Anyabwile unpack what drives the fear of rejection, how to reclaim your ability to say “no,” and so much more. Visit the link in our bio to watch the full episode. Visit the 🔗in our ☣️to watch their full conversation. #peoplepleaser #advice #personalgrowth #TEDTalk #selfawareness

After losing his wife to cancer, Andy Laats, cofounder and CEO of Nixon, found he had to reimagine his relationship with his kids. In this tender, wise and unexpectedly funny talk, Laats describes the profound lessons he’s learned over the years as a father and why moving forward can be painful, but also beautiful in the most unexpected ways. Visit the 🔗 in ☣️ for more. #tedtalk #parenting #FathersDay #grief #family

While doom and gloom may wake people up, joy keeps them in the fight, says drag queen and environmentalist Pattie Gonia. In this TED Talk, @pattiegonia uses humor, creativity and a dress made of thrifted shower curtains and upcycled pink flamingo pool floaties to show why embracing fun might be the key to building a stronger, more inclusive climate movement. Visit the 🔗 in our ☣️ to watch the full talk. #Pride #dragqueen #joy #environmentalist #climateaction #TEDTalk

Fungi will not only help engineers plan transport networks, they may help improve them, says mycologist David Andrew Quist. In his TED Talk, he shares how spatial planning is just one of the many amazing things fungi could accomplish in the future. Visit the 🔗 in our ☣️ to learn more. #fungi #thelastofus #tokyo #engineering #fungus #TEDTalk #mycology

Without action, 90 percent of coral reefs could die by 2050, but reef guardian Theresa Fyffe has a plan. In her TED Talk, she explains how her team at the Great Barrier Reef Foundation is combining breakthrough science with Indigenous wisdom and global collaboration to give coral reefs and the ecosystems that depend on them a fighting chance. Visit the 🔗 in our ☣️ to learn more. #coralreef #climateaction #TEDTalk #greatbarrierreef #STEM #worldoceansday