The Paradox of Intransitive Preferences in Rational Choice Theory
Explore the fascinating concept of intransitive preferences in rational choice theory, examining the money pump paradox and its implications for mathematical decision-making models.
Bond Percolation Games and Their Connections with Probabilistic Cellular Automata
Explore the fascinating intersection of bond percolation games and probabilistic cellular automata, examining their mathematical relationships and theoretical applications in discrete systems.
Winning Strategy for Bachet's 1612 Combinatorial Game
Discover the winning strategy for a fascinating 1600s mathematical game, exploring combinatorial theory and historical recreational mathematics from Bachet de Meziriac's 1612 work.
Digital Nudges for Access Reviews - Guiding Deciders to Revoke Excessive Authorizations
Explore how digital nudges can improve access review processes, enhance security, and guide decision-makers in managing organizational authorizations more effectively while reducing workload.
Sequential Decision Making Under Uncertainty - Information Asymmetry in AI Systems
Delve into sequential decision-making under uncertainty, exploring persuasion and mechanism design in information asymmetry scenarios, with applications to AI and dynamic modeling frameworks.
5 Ways Leaders Can Adapt to Shifting Geopolitics in a Multipolar World
Discover how business leaders can navigate the evolving multipolar world of 2030, with practical strategies for adapting to new economic, technological, and military alliances.
From Smith's Invisible Hand to Distributed Optimization and Control
Explore how economic theory's "invisible hand" concept applies to distributed control systems, optimization algorithms, and machine learning through innovative mathematical frameworks.
In Defense of Hip-Hop | Roland Fryer | TED
Economist Roland Fryer analyzes 40 years of radio station data and lyrics from rappers like Tupac, Dr. Dre, Jay-Z and Kendrick Lamar to measure hip-hop's impact on people's lives, putting one of culture's most notorious debates on trial.
Tax the Rich — and Save the Planet | Esther Duflo | TED
Nobel Prize-winning economist Esther Duflo presents data-driven analysis of the climate crisis, showing how rising temperatures will kill millions in poor countries by century's end. She calculates the staggering cost of greenhouse gas emissions by wealthy nations and argues that taxing billionaires is the most effective way to cover climate damages.
Are We Heading Toward World War III? | Heni Ozi Cukier | TED
Political scientist Heni Ozi Cukier analyzes the social, economic, political and military conditions that preceded the last two world wars, revealing how historical patterns and today's geopolitical shifts may be pointing us in a dangerously familiar direction. He connects past and present to challenge us to recognize warning signs and act before it's too late.
Will Climate Change Make Your Home Uninsurable? | Amy Barnes | TED
Climate risk advisor Amy Barnes explains how climate change is making home insurance unaffordable, revealing that soaring premiums signal systemic risks to the global financial system and why investing in resilience could change everything.
Floating Farms, Sponge Cities and the Climate Solutions Already Working | Harjeet Singh | TED
Harjeet Singh explains how climate adaptation solutions like floating farms and sponge cities are smart economic investments that save money long-term. He discusses why wealthy nations should fund adaptation in developing countries and how everyone can build climate resilience.
فك شفرة النفس البشرية | Ahmed El-Fiky - أحمد الفقي | TEDxAssuitUniversity
هل تصرفاتنا نتيجة اختياراتنا الحرة… أم أننا نعيش وفق شفرة نفسية مُبرمجة فينا منذ الولادة؟ كل مرحلة من حياتنا تحمل أسرارها الخاصة، من طفولة تُشكّل هويتنا، إلى تمرد يبحث عن معنى، إلى تساؤلات لا تنتهي عن الحرية والمسؤولية والمصير. يأخذنا د.أحمد الفقي في رحلة فلسفية ونفسية عبر مراحل الإنسان من الولادة
Experiencing Without Eyes | Rabail Pirzada | TEDxUniversity of Wah
At TEDx University of Wah, Rabail Pirzada invites the audience to step into a world experienced beyond sight where sound, touch, and emotion shape reality. Through personal insight and lived experience, this talk challenges the visually dominant way society is designed and understood. Rabail Pirzad
India's Productivity Puzzle: Credit, Capital and the Missing Link | Dr. Apoorva Javadekar | TEDxGIPE
India is often seen as a country held back by a lack of resources. But what if the real challenge is not scarcity, but how those resources are distributed? This talk explores the concept of misallocation, the hidden barrier slowing India’s economic momentum. Despite having a higher Capital-to-GDP ra
How the trend of overconsumption is keeping us on a treadmill | Shany Armellini | TEDxASM Youth
We are stuck on a treadmill of consumption. Shany Armellini exposes how algorithms like TikTok’s don’t just predict what we like—they predict what we lack. By analyzing the cycle of hyper-fast trends and "one-click" addiction, Shany offers a practical guide to stepping off the treadmill and reclaimi
Try On a Culture For Size | Heloísa Sikler | TEDxSt Peters Intl School Youth
How does technology and social media connect the human race? Heloísa Sikler shares her experiences and examines the impact of these tools on our lives, exploring how they drive globalisation and foster interconnections between cultures. Her talk highlights both the opportunities and challenges of li
Rethinking Women’s Empowerment for Society | Dr Surabhi Yadav | TEDxDCAC
Are women truly empowered today—or are we just calling them empowered? In this thought-provoking talk, Dr. Surabhi Yadav, CSR and Sustainability Consultant, challenges the common narrative around women’s empowerment. While education and employment opportunities for women have increased significantl
Deutschlands teuerster Irrglaube | Philippa Sigl-Glöckner | TEDxMünchen
Panzer oder Kitas – Deutschland muss wählen, und der Grund ist eine einzige Zahl: 60 Prozent. Sie gilt als unantastbares Naturgesetz der Haushaltspolitik, dabei ist sie das Ergebnis einer knappen Abstimmung, ohne jede Grundlage. Philippa Sigl-Glöckner zeigt, warum wir diesen Irrglauben hinter uns la
The Paradox of Choice: Why Having More Makes Us Feel Less | Dana Alawi | TEDxMAS Youth
“The Paradox of Choice: Why Having More Makes Us Feel Less” examines the psychological impact of abundance on decision-making. Drawing on research in behavioral economics and psychology, it explores how excessive choices can lead to anxiety, indecision, and diminished satisfaction, offering insights
Financial planning in boom and bust cycles | Christian Lombardini | TEDxMidland
Christian talks about how to financially plan during boom and bust cycles in cities impacted by commodity pricing Christian Lombardini is a storyteller and strategist in the energy sector. Founder of the Energy Communicators Association, he writes for Permian Basin Oil and Gas Magazine, produces The