A Queer Vision of Love and Marriage
Married activists share their vision of inclusive love, challenging misconceptions and offering a model of possibility for the LGBTQ+ community and beyond.
What Will Humans Look Like in 100 Years?
Explore the ethics and possibilities of human evolution through genetic engineering, neuroengineering, and prosthetics to adapt for space exploration and future environments.
A Political Party for Women's Equality
Sandi Toksvig shares her experience founding the Women's Equality Party in Britain, advocating for more women in power and inspiring global action for gender equality through political mobilization.
Math Is the Hidden Secret to Understanding the World
Discover how mathematics unveils patterns and formulas as gateways to empathy and understanding, revealing the hidden secrets of our world through a change in perspective.
It's Time for Women to Run for Office
Inspiring talk on women in politics, overcoming bias, and changing the narrative. Halla Tómasdóttir shares her journey running for president of Iceland, encouraging more women to pursue leadership roles.
How the US Should Use Its Superpower Status
Explore the changing dynamics of global leadership and the US's role in a world without a single dominant power. Gain insights into international politics and the challenges of the new world order.
Inside the Mind of a Former Radical Jihadist
Former jihadist Manwar Ali reflects on his experience with radicalization and appeals to those drawn to extremism, urging them to let go of anger and hatred and embrace goodness, beauty, and truth in others.
Machine Intelligence Makes Human Morals More Important
Zeynep Tufekci explores the impact of AI on decision-making, highlighting potential risks and emphasizing the importance of human ethics in guiding machine intelligence development.
The Silent Drama of Photography
Renowned photographer Sebastião Salgado shares his journey, showcasing powerful images from his latest project Genesis, which captures forgotten people and places, revealing the human side of global stories.
Parkinson's, Depression and the Switch That Might Turn Them Off
Explore deep brain stimulation's potential to treat Parkinson's, depression, and Alzheimer's. Learn about this precise technique that uses electrodes to correct brain dysfunction and its promising results.
In Search for the Man Who Broke My Neck
A powerful story of forgiveness and self-discovery as Joshua Prager recounts his journey to confront the bus driver who left him quadriplegic, exploring identity, fate, and human resilience.
Health Care Should Be a Team Sport
Eric Dishman shares personal experiences and expertise to propose innovative ideas for patient-centered healthcare, emphasizing collaboration and teamwork in medical treatment approaches.
4 Pillars of College Success in Science
Discover the four pillars of UMBC's approach to help under-represented students succeed in math and science, shared by President Freeman Hrabowski in this inspiring TED Talk.
Watson, Jeopardy and Me - The Obsolete Know-It-All
Ken Jennings humorously recounts his experience competing against IBM's Watson supercomputer on Jeopardy, exploring the future of human knowledge in the age of artificial intelligence.
Your Brain Is More Than a Bag of Chemicals
Neurobiologist explores targeted psychiatric medications by studying fruit fly behavior, challenging the view of the brain as just a "bag of chemicals" and aiming for more effective treatments.
A Girl Who Demanded School
Inspiring story of a Maasai woman's journey to education, challenging traditions and building a school for girls in her community, transforming lives and empowering future generations.
How a Fly Flies
Explore the fascinating mechanics of insect flight, focusing on the housefly's powerful muscles, delicate wings, and remarkable brain that enable its aerial prowess.
Use Data to Build Better Schools
Discover how global education data can improve school systems worldwide. Learn about the PISA test, country rankings, and the key factor behind top-performing educational systems.
Three Myths About Corruption
Exposé on government corruption in Trinidad and Tobago, challenging common misconceptions and shedding light on financial crimes' impact on development and society.
Be an Artist, Right Now!
Celebrated author Young-ha Kim humorously encourages unleashing your inner child and embracing creativity, drawing inspiration from great artists to reignite the passion for play and artistic expression.
Take Back Your City With Paint
Discover how Edi Rama transformed Tirana, Albania through colorful public spaces, instilling civic pride and reducing crime. Learn about innovative urban renewal strategies that rebuild trust in leadership.