Building Real Worlds: From the Storytelling of Science to the Science of Storytelling
Explore the fascinating intersection of storytelling and scientific worldbuilding, examining how new technologies reshape our understanding of reality, representation, and ontological frameworks.
Curiosity, Awe and Wonder - The Emotions That Open Our Mind
Explore how curiosity, awe, and wonder shape our understanding of the universe, driving scientific progress and cognitive growth through emotional engagement with vast, mysterious phenomena and infinite potential.
Talks for when you're starting a new job
Talks for when you're starting a new job
How to Protect Your Emotional Health During the Holidays | Guy Winch | TED
Psychologist Guy Winch offers practical advice for managing emotions during the holidays, including setting boundaries and healing heartache, emphasizing that emotional health requires both information and effort.
How a Deepfake Almost Ruined My Political Career | Cara Hunter | TED
Politician Cara Hunter shares her personal experience as a deepfake victim just before her election, exploring how AI can undermine truth and democracy while proposing ways to harness this technology for good. This talk from TEDAI Vienna examines the urgent challenges of AI-generated disinformation in politics.
The Real-World Danger of Online Myths | Vidhya Ramalingam | TED
Counter-terrorism expert Vidhya Ramalingam discusses how disinformation is weaponized to justify violence, particularly against climate scientists, and introduces "prebunking" — a proactive approach to help people recognize and reject manipulative messages before they take root.
The Trick to Powerful Public Speaking | Lawrence Bernstein | TED
Communication expert Lawrence Bernstein explains why people get nervous when public speaking and introduces the "coffee shop test" as a simple technique to overcome nerves, connect with audiences, and deliver resonant messages by treating presentations like casual conversations.
Can Curiosity Heal Division? | Scott Shigeoka | TED
Author and curiosity expert Scott Shigeoka shares insights from traveling across the US to meet people with opposing views, showing how curiosity can foster connection and healing division by recognizing our shared humanity.
Listen to Your Intuition — It Can Help You Navigate the Future | Hrund Gunnsteinsdóttir | TED
Hrund Gunnsteinsdóttir discusses how intuition (innsæi in Icelandic) can help humanity face existential threats, drawing from her UN experience to outline three ways inner wisdom can guide essential change for sustainability.
How to Make Your Cat Happier — in 3 Minutes | Nicky Trevorrow | TED
Animal behaviorist Nicky Trevorrow explains the importance of play for cats' mental and physical health, sharing specific actionable strategies to increase feline happiness. The talk emphasizes that play benefits all species, including dogs.
How to Find Laughter Anywhere | Chris Duffy | TED
Comedian Chris Duffy explains how to sharpen your sense of humor and laugh more by seeing the world through a child's perspective. He shares insights on developing comedic thinking and finding humor in everyday life.
To Love Is to Be Brave | Kelly Corrigan | TED
Author and podcaster Kelly Corrigan shares profound wisdom about family life, highlighting the extraordinary bravery required for daily challenges and unexpected crises. She offers seven key words to help focus on what matters most in family relationships.
Why You Should Talk About Your Anxiety at Work | Adam Whybrew | TED
Adam Whybrew shares his personal experience with mental illness and discusses the benefits of openly discussing anxiety and depression at work, explaining how vulnerability creates safer environments for everyone.
An Optimist’s Take on Reskilling in the Age of AI | Sagar Goel | TED
Sagar Goel shares practical examples from a partnership with the Singaporean government that helped thousands of workers transition into new careers, offering lessons on the importance of reskilling and becoming a lifelong learner in the face of AI and tech disruptions affecting one in three workers globally.
Dominar lo Invevitable | Carla Torazzi | TEDxMaipú
Carla, en esta charla, nos sumerge en ese instante decisivo en el que, en apenas un segundo, la vida puede cambiar para siempre. A partir de allí, nos invita a recorrer una historia profundamente humana, donde aprender a atravesar —y no sólo aceptar— lo inevitable se transforma en un camino que emoc
El Deporte Como Escuela de Vida | Emilian Sallei | TEDxMaipú
Tres historias reales de Maipú —un atleta con Síndrome de Down, una figura internacional del handball y un padre que transformó el dolor en un proyecto comunitario— fueron el eje de la emotiva charla de Emiliano Sallei en TEDxMaipú, donde mostró cómo el deporte puede convertirse en una verdadera esc
«Το βλέμμα που αγκαλιάζει» | Pamairi Afentaki | TEDxKomotini
Τι βλέπουμε πραγματικά όταν στεκόμαστε μπροστά στον καθρέφτη; Συχνά, αντί για τον εαυτό μας, αντικρίζουμε έναν αυστηρό κριτή που σκανάρει ατέλειες. Αν δεν αντέχουμε να σταθούμε στα δικά μας παπούτσια, πώς θα κατανοήσουμε τους άλλους; Μια πρόσκληση να αφήσουμε τη ζυγαριά και τα φίλτρα, να μιλήσουμε ε
Grow Without A Map: Start From Nothing, Build What Matters | Dr. Tara Rajendran | TEDxAIIMS Kalyani
In this talk, Dr. Tara Rajendran encourages audiences to consider how meaningful careers are often built by stacking one’s unique combination of skills, interests, and talents to bravely walk a path that has not yet been paved. Drawing from experiences across medicine, research, classical music, aca
Scars Stuck Life or Becoming Way of Success? Truth About the In Between | Mitali Sonawane | TEDxTNMC
Scars often carry stories that the world cannot see. In this talk, Mitali Sonawane reflects on the journey of turning pain into purpose and challenges the way society defines beauty, strength, and success. She speaks about the difficult space between adversity and achievement the moments of doubt, r
When Life Falls Apart, Ask These Two Questions | Elaine Powell | TEDxKingsCollegeLondon
When life changes in ways we never wanted, what helps us move forward? In this talk, Elaine Powell explores how transformation begins not with action, but with awareness of who we are being in difficult moments. Through her own story, she shares two powerful questions that can shift perspective, int
Álmodtam egy világot magamnak | Orsolya Ifi-Valde | TEDxLibertyBridgeWomen
Ennek a TEDx-beszédnek a főszereplője egy újpalotai panelben felcseperedő kislány, aki mert nagyot álmodni. Ifi-Valde Orsinak korántsem volt egyszerű az élete, a mából visszatekintve azonban semmit nem változtatna. Kisgyermekként a zene jelentette számára a szabadságot, azon keresztül bárhova eljuth