How the Worst Moments in Our Lives Make Us Who We Are
Andrew Solomon shares personal struggles and inspiring stories, exploring how adversity shapes identity and calling for meaning-making through life's toughest challenges.
To Create for the Ages, Let's Combine Art and Engineering
Explore how combining art, engineering, and design can lead to timeless creations. Discover the power of interdisciplinary approaches in innovation and the search for modern masterpieces.
Where's Google Going Next?
Larry Page discusses Google's ambitious future plans, including aerial bikeways, internet balloons, and AI advancements, offering insights into the company's innovative vision and recent acquisitions.
Depression, the Secret We Share
Andrew Solomon shares his personal battle with depression and explores global perspectives on the condition, offering insights into its nature and the power of open dialogue.
Why Do We Sleep
Explore sleep's mysteries with neuroscientist Russell Foster. Discover popular theories, debunk myths, and learn about sleep's potential as a mental health predictor in this enlightening talk.
A Tale of Two Political Systems
Provocative talk challenging Western assumptions about political systems, exploring alternative models for successful modern nations and questioning the universality of capitalist democracy.
Anatomy of a New Yorker Cartoon
Explore the art of New Yorker cartoons with editor Bob Mankoff as he dissects humor, analyzes what makes cartoons work, and shares insights into the magazine's rigorous selection process.
Imagine a European Democracy Without Borders
Former Greek PM explores the European economic crisis, highlighting the need for citizen re-engagement and a new democratic model to address challenges in oversized, uncontrollable systems.
Love, No Matter What
Explore the challenges and joys of raising children who are fundamentally different, as Andrew Solomon shares insights from parents on unconditional love and acceptance.
What Makes Us Feel Good About Our Work
Behavioral economist explores unexpected factors that motivate us at work, revealing insights about purpose, progress, and meaning through eye-opening experiments on workplace satisfaction.
The Mind Behind Tesla, SpaceX, SolarCity - Elon Musk
Visionary entrepreneur Elon Musk discusses his groundbreaking projects in electric cars, solar energy, and reusable rockets, sharing insights on innovation and his plans to revolutionize multiple industries.
How to Green the World's Deserts and Reverse Climate Change
Allan Savory presents a controversial approach to combat desertification and climate change through grassland management, offering potential solutions for land restoration and environmental protection.
Build a School in the Cloud
Visionary educator Sugata Mitra presents his TED Prize wish to create a Self Organized Learning Environment in India, revolutionizing education through cloud-based resources and peer-to-peer learning.
How Common Threats Can Make Common - Political Ground
Jonathan Haidt explores how shared challenges can unite opposing political factions, proposing strategies for collaborative problem-solving to address major global issues and benefit humanity.
Your Body Language May Shape Who You Are
Explore how "power posing" can boost confidence and potentially impact success. Learn about the effects of body language on self-perception and others' views in this thought-provoking talk.
The Problem with Eyewitness Testimony
Explore how human memory can create false eyewitness accounts in criminal cases, challenging our understanding of perception and recall in high-stakes situations.
What We're Learning from Online Education
Explore how online education revolutionizes learning through data analysis, making top-tier university courses accessible globally and providing insights into knowledge processing.
Music and Emotion Through Time
Explore the evolution of classical music through written notation, recording, and remixing in this captivating overview by renowned conductor Michael Tilson Thomas.
A 40-Year Plan for Energy
Energy theorist Amory Lovins outlines a comprehensive strategy to end global oil dependence, discussing innovative solutions like lightweight vehicles and smarter transportation systems to achieve a sustainable energy future.
The Surprising Science of Happiness
Explore the counterintuitive science behind happiness and learn how our psychological immune system can help us find joy, even when life doesn't go as planned.
Why Is Our Universe Fine-Tuned for Life?
Explore the mystery of our universe's apparent fine-tuning for life with Brian Greene. Discover how the concept of a multiverse may provide answers to this cosmic riddle.