How Could God Have Allowed the Tsunami?
A thought-provoking exploration of faith, tragedy, and the nature of God in light of the 2004 South Asian tsunami, challenging traditional beliefs and offering new perspectives.
Humanity's Biggest Problems Aren't What You Think They Are
Oxford philosopher explores potential alterations to human nature as solutions to fundamental problems, challenging conventional views on humanity's biggest issues.
Who Was General Tso? and Other Mysteries of Chinese-American Cuisine
Explore the fascinating origins of Chinese-American cuisine, uncovering the cultural fusion behind popular dishes and the intriguing story of General Tso.
Tidying Up Art
Explore a unique perspective on art as Wehrli deconstructs famous paintings, reorganizing their elements by color and size for a fresh, orderly interpretation of masterpieces.
The Power and the Danger of Online Crowds
Explore the impact of social media on news-gathering, focusing on the 2005 tsunami as a turning point in how information is shared and personal stories are preserved during global events.
Why Societies Collapse
Explore historical societal collapses and learn to identify warning signs to prevent future breakdowns, drawing insights from ancient civilizations and modern examples.
A Brief Digression on Matters of Lost Time
Embark on a whimsical journey through space, time, and love as humorist John Hodgman weaves a captivating tale blending science, humor, and personal reflection.
What We Can Learn from Past Presidents
Explore leadership lessons from American presidents, focusing on Lincoln and Johnson, with insights on resilience, communication, and decision-making from a renowned historian.
Politics and Religion Are Technologies
Explore how politics and religion function as technologies for connecting and managing groups, challenging conventional views on their differences and similarities.
The Industrial Revolution of Lateral Movement
Explore advancements in targeted attacks and lateral movement techniques, examining their impact on cybersecurity and potential parallels to the Industrial Revolution.
Life-Altering Questions About the End of the Universe
Cosmologist Katie Mack explores the universe's origins, observable limits, and potential endings in this captivating TED talk, concluding with an original poem on existence's wonder.
The Giant Leaps in Language Technology - And Who's Left Behind
Explore the impact of language technology on global communication and the importance of inclusive systems for low-resource languages. Discover how bridging linguistic gaps can shape a more equitable digital future.
An Honest History of an Ancient and "Nasty" Word
Sex historian Kate Lister explores the etymology and cultural evolution of a controversial word, offering a humorous and insightful look at language, society, and taboos.
A Choreographer's Creative Process in Real Time
Explore the creative process of choreography as Wayne McGregor demonstrates live, unscripted dance phrase construction with two dancers on the TEDGlobal stage.
What We Can Do About the Culture of Hate
Explore the roots of hate in society and ourselves, and discover strategies for recognizing, challenging, and healing from hatred to create a more compassionate world.
Hacker Court
Explore legal and ethical dilemmas in cybersecurity through a mock trial featuring industry experts, examining hacking scenarios and their implications.
Tomorrow’s News is Today’s Intel - Journalists as Targets and Compromise Vectors
Explore how journalists become targets for cyber attacks and compromise vectors, examining the intersection of cybersecurity, journalism, and intelligence gathering.
True Success
Legendary coach John Wooden redefines success, sharing wisdom from his UCLA days, poetry, and his father's teachings in an inspiring talk on pursuing personal excellence.
A Saudi Woman Who Dared to Drive
Inspiring story of Manal al-Sharif's courageous act to challenge Saudi Arabia's ban on women driving, sparking a movement for women's rights and social change in the kingdom.
Religions and Babies
Explore global fertility rates across religions and their impact on population growth through Hans Rosling's insightful and humorous data analysis.
How to Get Ahead by Giving Up
Explore the counterintuitive idea that quitting, not perseverance, may be the key to success and a better world. Challenge conventional wisdom on grit and discover the power of strategic surrender.