The Refugee Crisis Is a Test of Our Character
David Miliband discusses the global refugee crisis, emphasizing personal responsibility and offering practical ways to help. He challenges viewers to turn empathy into action and make a difference in refugees' lives.
Don't Fear Intelligent Machines - Work with Them
Garry Kasparov explores the potential of human-machine collaboration, urging us to embrace AI as a tool for progress and innovation rather than fearing it as a threat to humanity.
What Will a Future Without Secrets Look Like?
Explore the blurred line between public and private in the digital age, examining research on privacy implications and the ease of matching strangers' photos with sensitive personal information.
Ingenious Homes in Unexpected Places
Photographer explores unconventional living spaces worldwide, showcasing human resilience and creativity in adapting to challenging environments through stunning visuals of unique habitats.
We Need a Heroic Narrative for Death
Inspiring talk on reframing death narratives, advocating for hope and heroism in end-of-life experiences to match the vibrancy of life itself.
Why Business Can Be Good at Solving Social Problems
Michael Porter argues for business involvement in solving major societal issues, highlighting profit-driven solutions as sustainable and scalable approaches to global challenges like climate change and water access.
Why Our IQ Levels Are Higher Than Our Grandparents'
Explore the cognitive evolution of the 20th century and its impact on IQ levels. Flynn discusses the shift in professions, thinking patterns, and the surprising consequences of our changing mental landscape.
Why Mayors Should Rule the World
Explore how city mayors are solving global issues more effectively than federal politicians, and why they should have greater influence on international policy-making.
Why Bees Are Disappearing
Explore the alarming decline of honeybee colonies, its four main causes, and the broader implications for our ecosystem and food supply in this eye-opening talk by entomologist Marla Spivak.
Everyday Cybercrime - and What You Can Do About It
Discover everyday cybersecurity risks and learn practical strategies to protect yourself from malware, data breaches, and sophisticated cybercriminals in this eye-opening talk by security expert James Lyne.
How Technology Allowed Me to Read
Inspiring talk on how adaptive technologies enable blind individuals to read, work, and thrive, showcasing the transformative power of innovation in overcoming visual impairment.
The Museum of You
Explore innovative museum installations that transform observers into active participants, including exhibits for the 9/11 Memorial Museum reflecting diverse global experiences of that day.
For More Wonder, Rewild the World
George Monbiot explores the concept of rewilding, using Yellowstone's wolf reintroduction as an example, to illustrate how restoring natural ecosystems can create a more balanced and wondrous environment.
The Rise of the New Global Super-Rich
Explore how globalization and technology fuel economic inequality, creating a new class of plutocrats. Freeland discusses three problems with plutocracy and offers a glimmer of hope.
A Mouse - A Laser Beam - A Manipulated Memory
MIT researchers explore memory manipulation in mice using laser technology, discussing the potential implications and ethical considerations of altering memories in living brains.
In the Key of Genius
Explore the extraordinary musical journey of Derek Paravicini, a blind autistic savant, and his teacher Adam Ockelford. Discover how innate talent and dedicated practice led to Derek's acclaim as a concert pianist.
Our Shared Condition - Consciousness
Philosopher John Searle explores human consciousness, debunking objections and arguing for its biological nature. He emphasizes the importance of studying consciousness scientifically to understand our shared condition.
The Surprising Seeds of a Big-Data Revolution in Healthcare
Explore the evolution of global health data collection, from paper forms to cloud-based systems, and its impact on decision-making in healthcare and public policy.
How We'll Resurrect the Gastric Brooding Frog, the Tasmanian Tiger
Paleontologist explores de-extinction of unique species like gastric brooding frog and Tasmanian tiger, discussing scientific methods and ethical implications of reviving extinct animals.
How to Reduce Poverty? Fix Homes
Architect Paul Pholeros shares insights on reducing poverty through practical design fixes, focusing on improving living conditions to enhance health outcomes in indigenous communities and beyond.
The Astounding Athletic Power of Quadcopters
Raffaello D'Andrea demonstrates flying quadcopters that think like athletes, solving physical problems with algorithms. Watch drones play catch, balance, and make decisions together in this fascinating TED talk.