The Paradox That Is Persia
Explore the complexities of Persian culture and politics with Abbas Milani, a renowned expert on Iran, as he unravels the paradoxes of this ancient civilization in a thought-provoking TEDx talk.
The Storyteller in All of Us
Filmmaker Zach King shares his journey from YouTube tutorials to viral Vine videos, inspiring others to embrace their inner storyteller and pursue creative passions despite setbacks.
Grand Slam Poetry Champion
World champion slam poet Harry Baker performs witty, pun-filled poetry, blending mathematics and wordplay in a captivating 14-minute showcase of linguistic creativity and clever storytelling.
The Evolution of Human Mating
Explore evolutionary biology's insights on human mating, reproduction, and relationships, covering topics like mate selection, parental care, infidelity, and female orgasms.
What Exactly Is a 'Tiny House'?
Explore the tiny house movement's potential for affordable living and flexibility, offering young professionals freedom and security in an uncertain future.
How to Learn Any Language in Six Months
Discover a unique, integrated approach to rapidly acquire language skills. Learn techniques for breakthrough performance in language learning, applicable to complex knowledge acquisition.
How Bad Is It Really? Nuclear Technology - Facts and Feelings
Physicist Sunniva Rose challenges media misconceptions about nuclear energy, presenting facts and addressing concerns to provide a balanced perspective on its risks and potential benefits.
Geographic Information Systems - GIS
Explore the power of Geographic Information Systems in visualizing and analyzing spatial data to solve real-world problems and make informed decisions.
Lo que podemos lograr con conciencia plena - mindfulness
Descubre cómo la conciencia plena puede ayudarte a controlar deseos, regular emociones y modificar hábitos adictivos a través de mecanismos psicológicos y neuronales explicados por una experta de Yale.
Faster Than a Calculator
Discover the art of lightning-fast mental math with "Mathemagician" Arthur Benjamin as he demonstrates astounding calculation tricks and shares his passion for making mathematics engaging and accessible.
Reviving the American Forest with the American Chestnut
Explore efforts to restore American chestnut trees through biotechnology, enhancing blight resistance and revitalizing forests, as presented by Dr. William Powell at TEDxDeExtinction.
The End of Humanity
Philosopher Nick Bostrom explores future technologies and their potential impacts on humanity, discussing human enhancement, nanotechnology, and the ethical implications of emerging technologies.
Discovering Your C-Spot
Unlock your inner potential through the C-Spot concept. Learn how to tap into your magic and make everything possible with insights from an entrepreneur's journey of self-discovery and success.
Nature's Beauty Inspires Gratitude
Award-winning cinematographer Louie Schwartzberg shares breathtaking images and stories celebrating life, revealing connections, rhythms, and beauty in nature, inspiring gratitude and wonder in viewers.
Robots Will Steal Your Job, but That's OK
Explore the impact of technological advances on jobs and society, and discover strategies for thriving in an automated future with insights from author Federico Pistono.
How to Find and Do Work You Love
Discover strategies for finding fulfilling work and building a career around your passions with Scott Dinsmore's Passionate Work Framework, based on research from thousands of professionals worldwide.
Who Controls the World
Exploring complex systems and global economic networks to uncover interconnections and power structures in our society, challenging traditional reductionist approaches to problem-solving.
Grammar, Identity, and the Dark Side of the Subjunctive
Explore the intersection of grammar, identity, and cultural perspectives through Phuc Tran's unique lens as a Classicist and tattoo artist, examining how language shapes our worldview and self-perception.
Top Hacker Shows Us How It's Done
Renowned hacker exposes vulnerabilities in everyday technology, from Bluetooth to credit cards, challenging assumptions about digital security and demonstrating the need for improved safeguards.
Out-of-Body Experiences, Consciousness, and Cognitive Neuroprosthetics
Exploring neuroscience of self-consciousness, out-of-body experiences, and cognitive neuroprosthetics to impact treatments for amputees and spinal cord injury patients.
Mindfulness and Neural Integration
Explore how relationships and reflection foster resilience in children, examining the '3 R's' of internal education and the neurobiology behind well-being and mindfulness.