Lessons from Fashion's Free Culture
Explore how fashion's lack of copyright protection fosters innovation and sales, offering insights for other creative industries.
Why We Need to Go Back to Mars
Explore Mars' intriguing features, from ice-filled craters to ancient oceans, and discover compelling evidence of past life. Learn why returning to the Red Planet is crucial for unraveling its mysteries.
Greening the Ghetto
Activist Majora Carter's passionate talk on environmental justice in the South Bronx, highlighting urban policy flaws and their impact on minority neighborhoods.
Atheism 2.0
Explore Alain de Botton's concept of "Atheism 2.0," which proposes adopting beneficial religious practices to fulfill human needs for connection, ritual, and transcendence.
Put a Value on Nature
Explore the hidden economic value of nature and its resources, challenging our perception of Earth's assets and promoting sustainable practices for a greener future.
Praising Slowness
Explore the benefits of slowing down in our fast-paced world. Learn how embracing a slower lifestyle can improve health, productivity, and overall quality of life.
3 Stories of Local Eco-Entrepreneurship
Inspiring tales of community-driven environmental innovation, showcasing local entrepreneurs who are transforming their neighborhoods while addressing global ecological challenges.
How to Expose the Corrupt
Discover strategies to combat systemic government corruption and its global corporate ties through the innovative approach of Transparency International.
Technology's Epic Story
Explore technology's profound impact on humanity, from personal to cosmic levels, in this thought-provoking talk by Kevin Kelly on its history, evolution, and future implications.
What if Our Healthcare System Kept Us Healthy
Explore innovative ideas to transform healthcare, focusing on preventive measures and addressing social determinants of health to keep people healthy and out of hospitals.
Advice to Young Scientists
Renowned biologist E.O. Wilson shares invaluable advice for aspiring scientists, emphasizing creativity, wonder, and the importance of scientific pursuits in addressing global challenges.
Strange Answers to the Psychopath Test
Explore the blurred line between sanity and insanity with author Jon Ronson's hair-raising delivery, live-mixed sound, and animated presentation on psychopathy and mental health diagnoses.
The Journey Across the High Wire
Explore the captivating journey of high-wire artist Philippe Petit, from his first magic trick to his iconic Twin Towers walk, in this inspiring and intimate talk.
The Single Biggest Health Threat Women Face
Pioneering research on women's heart health, revealing unique symptoms and treatments, challenging traditional understanding of cardiovascular disease.
The Dance of the Dung Beetle
Explore the fascinating intelligence of dung beetles as they navigate using celestial cues, handle competition, and adapt to extreme environments in their quest to transport dung.
The Walk from No to Yes
Discover a powerful approach to resolving conflicts and reaching agreements in challenging situations, from personal disputes to global conflicts.
Time-Lapse Proof of Extreme Ice Loss
Stunning time-lapse imagery reveals alarming glacial retreat, offering vivid evidence of climate change through James Balog's Extreme Ice Survey network of cameras across various locations.
Symmetry, Reality's Riddle
Explore the hidden mathematical beauty of symmetry in nature, art, and science with Oxford mathematician Marcus du Sautoy in this mind-expanding TED-Ed talk.
On Being a Woman and a Diplomat
Madeleine Albright discusses women's issues in foreign policy, emphasizing their critical importance and challenging the notion of them being "soft" topics in diplomacy and international relations.
A Doctor's Touch
Physician Abraham Verghese advocates for the return of human touch in modern medicine, emphasizing the importance of physical exams in patient care and diagnosis.
Fighting a Contagious Cancer
Explore the unique case of contagious cancer in Tasmanian devils, its impact, and ongoing research efforts to combat this unusual disease and gain insights into cancer biology.