My Son Was a Columbine Shooter - This Is My Story
A mother's journey to understand her son's role in the Columbine tragedy, exploring mental health, violence prevention, and the link between suicidal and homicidal thinking.
Will Automation Take Away All Our Jobs?
Economist David Autor explores the paradox of increasing employment despite automation, offering insights on the future of work and human adaptability in the face of technological change.
The Urgency of Intersectionality
Kimberlé Crenshaw explores intersectionality, examining how race and gender biases combine to create greater harm. She urges awareness and advocacy for those facing multiple forms of exclusion and prejudice.
Architecture That's Built to Heal
Michael Murphy explores holistic architectural design that considers factors beyond aesthetics to create buildings that foster community and promote healing in various global contexts.
Why Brexit Happened and What to Do Next
Explore the societal divide behind Brexit and learn four steps towards a more inclusive world, addressing fears of globalization without succumbing to xenophobia or nationalism.
Who Are You, Really? - The Puzzle of Personality
Explore the intricacies of personality, transcending traits, and the surprising differences between introverts and extroverts. Discover how your personality may be more adaptable than you think.
How Airbnb Designs for Trust
Airbnb co-founder Joe Gebbia reveals how innovative design fosters trust between strangers, enabling the success of the home-sharing platform and promoting a culture of connection and community.
Steven Levitt on Child Carseats
Economist Steven Levitt challenges conventional wisdom on child car seat effectiveness, presenting data comparing them to seatbelts and discussing implications for child safety.
Memes and "Temes"
Explore the fascinating world of memes and their technological evolution with Susan Blackmore as she introduces the concept of "temes" and their impact on human culture.
How to Help Africa? Do Business There
Discover Africa's untold story of reform, growth, and business opportunities. Learn how anti-corruption efforts are reshaping perceptions and fostering economic development across the continent.
Manufactured Landscapes
Stunning photographs reveal humanity's impact on Earth's landscape, sparking a global conversation on sustainability and industrial development's environmental consequences.
Unite the World on Pangea Day
Filmmaker's vision for global unity through film, proposing Pangea Day to foster cross-cultural understanding and acceptance of diversity using the power of shared cinematic experiences.
New Thinking on the Climate Crisis
Al Gore presents updated evidence on accelerating climate change, urging immediate action with a sense of generational mission akin to the civil rights movement. Includes Q&A on political climate policies.
2008 TED Prize Wish - Charter for Compassion
Explore how Abrahamic religions can foster compassion and harmony. Join Karen Armstrong's call to create a Charter for Compassion, restoring the Golden Rule as a central global religious doctrine.
Once Upon a School
Inspiring talk on engaging with local schools through creative volunteering, highlighting the impact of 826 Valencia tutoring centers and encouraging community involvement in education.
Rebuilding America, One Slide Show at a Time
Inspiring tale of redemption through arts and music, showcasing how unlikely partnerships can transform communities and rebuild lives.
3 Clues to Understanding Your Brain
Explore fascinating brain-mind connections through three startling delusions, revealing insights into neurological disorders and human consciousness.
Life at 30,000 Feet
Richard Branson shares insights on his career journey, discussing successes, challenges, and surprising motivations that have shaped his entrepreneurial path and personal philosophy.
The Surprising Decline in Violence
Steven Pinker presents compelling evidence for the counterintuitive idea that violence has decreased over time, arguing we're living in the most peaceful era in human history.
Jacqueline Novogratz - Tackling Poverty with "Patient Capital"
Explore innovative approaches to poverty alleviation through "patient capital," supporting sustainable businesses that create jobs, goods, and services for the world's poorest communities.
New Insights on Poverty
Explore innovative data visualization tools revealing global poverty trends and income distribution, challenging preconceptions about economic development across countries.