3 Types of Digital Lies
Explore how digital communication affects honesty, challenging assumptions about online deception and revealing surprising insights into human behavior in the digital age.
How Open Data Is Changing International Aid
Explore how open data revolutionizes international aid, enhances transparency, and maximizes impact. Learn guidelines for effective relief efforts and strategies to combat corruption in development projects.
A Child of the State
Poet Lemn Sissay shares his personal journey as a foster child, exploring societal perceptions and the importance of embracing one's past in shaping identity and fostering resilience.
Actually, the World Isn't Flat
Challenging the notion of a borderless world, Ghemawat presents data revealing limited global interconnectedness and explores the gap between perceived and actual international integration.
My Battle to Expose Government Corruption
Journalist shares insights on exposing government corruption through Freedom of Information requests, emphasizing the importance of holding leaders accountable and demanding transparency.
Science Is for Everyone, Kids Included
Neuroscientist and 12-year-old student advocate for inclusive scientific discovery, showcasing how play and curiosity can lead to groundbreaking research and publication, even by schoolchildren.
Let's Pool Our Medical Data
Exploring the potential of anonymized medical data sharing to accelerate healthcare innovation, balancing privacy concerns with research advancements for improved treatments and outcomes.
How Art, Technology, and Design Inform Creative Leaders
Explore the intersection of art, technology, and design in creative leadership through John Maeda's insightful and entertaining TED talk, featuring demos of his early work and future visions.
Weaving Narratives in Museum Galleries
Explore the art of museum curation with the Met's director, focusing on storytelling through object placement and the fusion of history and contemporary design in exhibitions.
The Self-Organizing Computer Course
Discover how a unique curriculum for building computers piece by piece evolved into a groundbreaking MOOC, inspiring thousands to learn independently and highlighting the power of self-motivated education.
Terrorism Is a Failed Brand
Lawyer Jason McCue proposes a novel approach to counter terrorism by undermining its credibility among potential recruits, sharing real-world examples of successful interventions.
Between Music and Medicine
Explore the intersection of music and medicine through a violinist's journey, revealing the transformative power of music therapy for society's marginalized individuals.
Making Sense of Maps
Exploring mental maps and their influence on urban navigation, with insights on redesigning Dublin's bus map for improved usability and understanding of city layouts.
Photos That Bear Witness to Modern Slavery
Photographer Lisa Kristine shares powerful images documenting modern-day slavery worldwide, illuminating the harsh realities faced by 27 million enslaved individuals in various industries and countries.
Demand a More Open-Source Government
Explore the potential of open data in government, connecting bureaucracies with citizens for a more participatory democracy. Learn about practical openness and the vision of a "writable society".
How the Internet Will One Day Transform Government
Explore how open-source principles and collaborative platforms like GitHub can revolutionize government transparency and citizen participation in democratic processes.
The Currency of the New Economy Is Trust
Explore how trust and reputation capital drive the sharing economy, revolutionizing how we consume and interact in the digital age.
Sculpted Space, Within and Without
Explore the relationship between space and the human form with sculptor Antony Gormley as he discusses his innovative works and their impact on our perception of interior and exterior spaces.
Strange Answers to the Psychopath Test
Jon Ronson explores the blurred line between sanity and insanity, delivering a thought-provoking and humorous talk on psychopathy, mental health diagnosis, and the complexities of human behavior.
Fighting with Non-Violence
Explore non-violent strategies for conflict resolution, drawing inspiration from historical peace activists and their philosophies to effectively combat extreme force without resorting to violence.
The Mad Scientist of Music
Explore unconventional music composition with Mark Applebaum as he breaks rules, creates unique instruments, and challenges creative norms in this inspiring and quirky talk.