One Day of Peace
Inspiring talk on creating a global day of peace, showcasing the journey from idea to reality and its impact on millions, especially children in conflict zones.
The Origins of Pleasure
Explore the psychological roots of pleasure as Paul Bloom reveals how our beliefs about an object's history profoundly influence our experiences, challenging our understanding of human perception and value.
The Surprising Math of Cities and Corporations
Discover how simple mathematical laws govern cities' properties, from wealth to crime rates, based on population size. Explore similar patterns in organisms and corporations.
Fighting Viruses, Defending the Net
Computer security expert Mikko Hyppönen discusses the evolution of PC viruses over 25 years, from minor annoyances to sophisticated tools for crime and espionage, and explores strategies to protect the internet's future.
Trial, Error and the God Complex
Discover how successful complex systems are built through trial and error, and learn to embrace randomness for better problem-solving in this thought-provoking talk by economics writer Tim Harford.
A Global Culture to Fight Extremism
Former Islamist extremist explores why extremist organizations succeed and proposes grassroots stories and global social activism to spread democracy in the face of nationalism and xenophobia.
Meet e-Patient Dave
Dave deBronkart shares his inspiring journey of overcoming terminal cancer through online patient communities, advocating for patient empowerment and collaborative healthcare to improve medical outcomes.
Computing a Rosetta Stone for the Indus Script
Discover how modern computational techniques are being used to decipher the 4000-year-old Indus script, unlocking secrets of an ancient civilization in this fascinating TED talk by Rajesh Rao.
A Future Beyond Traffic Gridlock
Bill Ford envisions a sustainable future of mobility, addressing environmental concerns and global gridlock through smart roads, advanced public transport, and innovative green technologies.
A Manifesto for Play, for Bulgaria and Beyond
Steve Keil advocates for embracing playfulness to revitalize Bulgaria's economy, education, and society, challenging the prevailing "serious meme" and promoting creativity and innovation.
How I Became 100 Artists
Explore one artist's ingenious approach to creating a diverse international art show by inventing 100 unique artists and their works, showcasing creativity and versatility in various mediums.
Medicine's Future - There's an App for That
Explore the future of medicine with innovative tools, tests, and apps bringing diagnostic information to patients' bedsides, revolutionizing healthcare delivery and patient outcomes.
Is Anatomy Destiny?
Explore the blurred lines of anatomy and gender with Alice Dreger as she challenges societal norms and questions why physical characteristics should determine our fate.
Building a Dinosaur from a Chicken
Paleontologist Jack Horner discusses his innovative approach to reconstructing dinosaurs by genetically engineering chickens to reactivate ancestral traits like teeth, tails, and hands.
Damon Horowitz Calls for a "Moral Operating System"
Explore the ethical implications of technology's growing power and the need for a philosophical framework to guide our decisions in this thought-provoking talk on digital ethics.
Faith versus Tradition in Islam
Journalist explores the distinction between Islamic faith and cultural traditions, challenging perceptions and emphasizing core beliefs over local practices in understanding Islam.
Artfully Visualizing Our Humanity
Explore how artist Aaron Koblin transforms vast data sets and crowd-sourced contributions into stunning visual art, revealing new perspectives on human connectivity and modern technology.
A Light Switch for Neurons
Innovative neuroscience technique using light-sensitive proteins to control brain cells, offering potential treatments for PTSD and blindness, with implications for neural prosthetics.
Building the Seed Cathedral
Explore innovative bio-inspired designs by architect Thomas Heatherwick, including the Seed Cathedral, showcasing ingenious reimaginings of everyday structures and a celebration of growth and light.
Tales of Ice-Bound Wonderlands
Photographer Paul Nicklen shares passionate stories and stunning images of polar animals, including an unexpected encounter with a leopard seal under Antarctic ice.
Distant Time and the Hint of a Multiverse
Explore the nature of time, the universe, and the possibility of a multiverse in this thought-provoking talk by cosmologist Sean Carroll.