What if the climate movement felt like a house party? | Matthew Phillips

TEDTalks (video) 5/16 4:47A contact@ted.com (TED)

You’re invited into a bold new vision for the climate movement — a space of trust and honesty, where artists inspire action and everyone has a role to play. Social impact leader Matthew Phillips explores how shared purpose and imagination can...

The delicious potential of rescuing wasted food | Jasmine Crowe-Houston

TEDTalks (video) 5/14 4:54A contact@ted.com (TED)

What if solving hunger isn't about growing more food but wasting less of it? Social entrepreneur Jasmine Crowe-Houston has made that idea her mission with Goodr, a platform that reroutes surplus food to people in need. In conversation with...

Are we cooked? How social media shapes your language | Adam Aleksic

TEDTalks (video) 5/13 4:44A contact@ted.com (TED)

Gen Z slang is rife with new words like "unalive," "skibidi" and "rizz." Where do these words come from — and how do they get popular so fast? Linguist Adam Aleksic explores how the forces of social media algorithms are reshaping the way people...

How I make vegan food sexy | Pinky Cole

TEDTalks (video) 5/12 4:58A contact@ted.com (TED)

At the plant-based burger chain Slutty Vegan, Pinky Cole is flipping the script on vegan food with bold style. In conversation with host of "TED Radio Hour" Manoush Zomorodi, she shares the highs and lows of her entrepreneurial journey, from her...

The poetry of family | Duncan Keegan

TEDTalks (video) 5/9 4:54A contact@ted.com (TED)

Duncan Keegan doesn't consider himself a poet, but this deeply beautiful talk shows otherwise. With simple grace and quiet eloquence, he celebrates family, connection and togetherness, often most called for at the hardest of times.

You are the bridge to the next generation | Ndinini Kimesera Sikar

TEDTalks (video) 5/7 4:41A contact@ted.com (TED)

"Do you know what you want to preserve for the next generation?" asks community leader Ndinini Kimesera Sikar. Drawing on her experience growing up in a family of 38 in a traditional Maasai village in Tanzania — where every chore was shared,...

Are we still human if robots help raise our babies? | Sarah Blaffer Hrdy

TEDTalks (video) 5/6 4:53A contact@ted.com (TED)

AI is transforming the way we work — could it also reshape what makes us human? In this quick and insightful talk, evolutionary anthropologist Sarah Blaffer Hrdy explores how the human brain was shaped by millions of years of shared childcare and...

The mental health AI chatbot made for real life | Alison Darcy

TEDTalks (video) 5/5 4:40A contact@ted.com (TED)

Who do you turn to when panic strikes in the middle of the night — and can AI help? Psychologist Alison Darcy shares the vision behind Woebot, a mental health chatbot designed to support people in tough moments, especially when no one else is...

Star Wars changed visual effects — AI is doing it again | Rob Bredow

TEDTalks (video) 5/1 4:59A contact@ted.com (TED)

Jedi master of visual effects Rob Bredow, known for his work at Industrial Light & Magic and Lucasfilm, takes us on a cinematic journey through the evolution of visual effects, with behind-the-scenes stories from the making of fan favorites like...

TED Talks Daily Book Club: Talk to Me | Rich Benjamin

TEDTalks (video) 5/1 4:48A contact@ted.com (TED)

Rich Benjamin is a cultural critic, anthropologist and author of the new memoir "Talk to Me: Lessons from a Family Forged by History." In this interview with "TED Talks Daily" podcast host Elise Hu, Benjamin discusses the power of history in...

Why AI is our ultimate test and greatest invitation | Tristan Harris

TEDTalks (video) 4/30 4:45A contact@ted.com (TED)

Technologist Tristan Harris has an urgent question: What if the way we’re deploying the world’s most powerful technology — artificial intelligence — isn’t inevitable, but a choice? In this eye-opening talk, he calls on us to learn from the...

Tariffs, China and Trump’s first 100 days in office | Ian Bremmer

TEDTalks (video) 4/30 4:44A contact@ted.com (TED)

It’s been an eventful first 100 days for the second Trump administration, which has featured tariff turmoil, shifting foreign policy and the upheaval of prior geopolitical relationships. In this discussion, political scientist Ian Bremmer...

A new vision of healthy masculinity | Davonte Green

TEDTalks (video) 4/29 5:12A contact@ted.com (TED)

What does it actually mean to be a "real man" these days? In a personal talk packed with actionable advice, youth advocate Davonte Green challenges age-old stereotypes about masculinity, showing that emotional intelligence and self-control — not...

Explore the Loop at TED2025 — in photos

TED Blog 4/28 5:51A TED Staff

Sure, a TED conference is about the talks — but there s a whole other side to the TED experience that makes our flagship annual event magical. The playful exhibits, communal art, groundbreaking tech,...

Feeling stressed? The answer isn’t to “just relax” | Aditi Nerurkar

TEDTalks (video) 4/28 5:02A contact@ted.com (TED)

Stress isn’t all bad. In fact, the right kind can fuel growth instead of burnout. In this actionable discussion, physician and author Aditi Nerurkar shares tips for managing your stress, boosting your confidence and increasing your resilience....