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Want TED Talks on the go? Every weekday, this feed brings you our latest talks in audio format. Hear thought-provoking ideas on every subject imaginable -- from Artificial Intelligence to Zoology, and everything in between -- given by the world's leading thinkers and doers. This collection of talks, given at TED and TEDx conferences around the globe, is also available in video format.

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  • How to think computationally about AI, the universe and everything | Stephen Wolfram

    18/11/2023 Duración: 16min

    Drawing on his decades-long mission to formulate the world in computational terms, Stephen Wolfram delivers a profound vision of computation and its role in the future of AI. Amid a debut of mesmerizing visuals depicting the underlying structure of the universe, he provides a sweeping survey of his life's work, offering a new perspective on the applications — and consequences — of AI powered by computational language. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • The secret perks of driving electric | Cynthia Williams

    17/11/2023 Duración: 12min

    Electric vehicles need to be more than just eco-friendly — they have to be more chic, convenient and affordable than their gas-powered alternatives, says sustainability leader Cynthia Williams. She explores what it'll take for an electric revolution to succeed in the US, calling on corporations, policy leaders, investors and more to collaborate in unprecedented ways. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • A case for color blindness | Coleman Hughes

    16/11/2023 Duración: 14min

    Racial inequality provokes passionate opinions and varied ideas of how to build a fair, equitable society. One topic that's been contentiously debated for generations is color blindness: the concept that we should look beyond race when thinking about equity. In this talk, writer and podcast host Coleman Hughes makes a case in favor of the idea, sharing why he thinks the key to reducing inequality and easing racial tensions is replacing race-based policies with class-based ones. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • The real gold of our economy is in our hands | Salvatore Cali

    15/11/2023 Duración: 12min

    The vast majority of our time at work is spent trudging through redundant and outdated workflows, says operations visionary Salvatore Cali. Laying out the most common time-wasting pitfalls, he urges policy leaders and businesses to reevaluate what they ask of both employees and consumers. "By rethinking the true purpose of each task, you will discover what is waste and what is the real gold of your company: the creation of value," says Cali. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Why you should ditch deadly fossil-fuel appliances | Donnel Baird

    14/11/2023 Duración: 10min

    In the US, people spend the overwhelming majority of their time inside buildings that burn fossil fuels, which are bad for both the environment and human health. (Think: breathing in air pollution from gas stoves, furnaces and water heaters.) If we're going to fix this problem, we need to retrofit millions of buildings with all-electric equipment, says energy upgrader Donnel Baird. Hear about his ambitious plan to rip the fossil fuel infrastructure out of aging buildings and upgrade it with smarter, cleaner, healthier technology. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • An economy powered by sun and wind — it's almost here | Kala Constantino

    13/11/2023 Duración: 05min

    With some of the highest energy bills in Southeast Asia and extreme weather to match, the Philippines experiences the climate crisis -- and climate activism -- as a part of daily life. Clean energy advocate Kala Constantino highlights how people across the country are coming together to transform policies, power and the economy as the island nation maps out its green revolution. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Returning to school mid-career? Here's what you need to know | Candice Neveu

    11/11/2023 Duración: 12min

    Are you thinking of returning to school? Educator Candice Neveu shares three challenges you might face continuing your education mid-career — and three mindset shifts to speed up your learning, improve your confidence and achieve the results you want. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • The unexpected way spirituality connects to climate change | Gopal D. Patel

    10/11/2023 Duración: 10min

    Environmental activist Gopal D. Patel thinks the climate movement could learn a lot from one of the longest-standing social initiatives in human history: religion. Exploring three areas where frameworks from faith traditions could benefit the climate movement, Patel offers a playbook for discovering your big idea to build momentum towards powerful social change. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • It's time to rethink the role of First Lady | Irina Karamanos Adrian

    09/11/2023 Duración: 13min

    Irina Karamanos Adrian didn't plan on becoming Chile's First Lady — but she set out to transform the role all the same. She shares how she's fighting gender stereotypes and protecting democracy by shifting political power back to where it belongs: to people who were actually elected. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Artificial skin? We made it — here's why | Anna Maria Coclite

    08/11/2023 Duración: 09min

    Material scientist Anna Maria Coclite unveils "smart skin" — artificial skin technology that responds to touch, temperature and humidity like your very own. (It's actually even more sensitive than human skin!) From helping burn victims to paving the way to smarter, safer humanoid robots, Coclite highlights the broad-ranging potential of this innovation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Photographing nature beyond the limits of human perception | Doris Mitsch

    07/11/2023 Duración: 12min

    Artist Doris Mitsch invites us to revel in the wonders of nature through her dazzling photography: stacked images of starlings in flight, hawks surfing thermal updrafts, bats echolocating through the night sky and more. Revealing the hidden trails created by creatures in flight, her work offers unique insight into the intelligence behind nature's invisible rhythms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Is technology our savior — or our slayer? | Ruha Benjamin

    06/11/2023 Duración: 12min

    When it comes to technology, we're often presented with two contrasting visions of the future: one where technology fulfills all our desires, and another where it leads to chaos and conflict. Sociologist Ruha Benjamin is here with a more radical vision of the future — one where humanity isn't saved or slayed by technology, but rather uses it to uplift ordinary people and make things like health care and housing for all a reality. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Regeneration can restore a broken world | Paul Hawken

    03/11/2023 Duración: 11min

    A frog and a mockingbird changed Paul Hawken's life, kindling a devotion to protect and restore nature. Now, as one of the world's preeminent environmentalists, he advocates for regeneration — a calling and action plan for the world to come together to end the climate crisis in one generation and put life at the center of every decision we make. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • The powerful possibilities of recycling the world's batteries | Emma Nehrenheim

    02/11/2023 Duración: 09min

    The world has plenty of clean energy. The problem is storing that energy and getting it where we need it, when we need it, says battery recycling pioneer Emma Nehrenheim. While batteries are fundamental to powering a sustainable future, their production is surprisingly harsh on the environment. She lays out the science behind a breakthrough in recycling a battery's core elements, offering a manufacturing solution that could vastly reduce the industry's environmental impact and demand for new materials from mining. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • The power of unconventional thinking | David McWilliams

    01/11/2023 Duración: 18min

    From World War II to the 2008 economic collapse and beyond, history shows that economists don’t always see the future as clearly as they think they do, says David McWilliams. Using the words of W.B. Yeats, McWilliams makes the case for embracing unconventional thinkers – poets, artists and musicians – and offers a creative path towards a world filled with less confirmation bias and more understanding. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • AI is dangerous, but not for the reasons you think | Sasha Luccioni

    31/10/2023 Duración: 10min

    AI won't kill us all — but that doesn't make it trustworthy. Instead of getting distracted by future existential risks, AI ethics researcher Sasha Luccioni thinks we need to focus on the technology's current negative impacts, like emitting carbon, infringing copyrights and spreading biased information. She offers practical solutions to regulate our AI-filled future — so it's inclusive and transparent. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • How comedy helps us deal with hard truths | Roy Wood Jr.

    30/10/2023 Duración: 36min

    There's a saying that comedy is tragedy plus time. Perhaps that's why some of our biggest problems feel easiest to manage with a dose of humor. Comedian, journalist and actor Roy Wood Jr. has spent his career finding the silly in the serious and using this tactic to influence real change. Listen in to learn how you can tap into the powers of humor in your own life. (This conversation, hosted by comedian Chris Duffy, was part of an exclusive TED Membership event. TED Membership is the best way to support and engage with the big ideas you love from TED. To learn more, visit ted.com/membership.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • My quest to end the horror of gun violence in the US | Lucy McBath

    28/10/2023 Duración: 12min

    US Congresswoman Lucy McBath has made it her mission to seek bipartisan solutions for gun safety, leading the way in sponsoring so-called “red flag” laws that prevent gun violence and mass shootings. In a searing and timely talk, she shares the personal story that led her to this work — and a message for why comprehensive, common-sense gun legislation in the US is more urgent than ever. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • A simple way to inspire your team | David Burkus

    27/10/2023 Duración: 11min

    Using paychecks, perks and carefully worded mission statements plastered on posters, companies are on a never-ending quest to find what drives morale at work. An underappreciated solution lies in the answer to one simple question, says management researcher David Burkus. With notable examples backed by decades of success, he presents a clear path to inspiring your team — and finding your purpose at work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • How to make learning as addictive as social media | Luis von Ahn

    26/10/2023 Duración: 12min

    When technologist Luis von Ahn was building the popular language-learning platform Duolingo, he faced a big problem: Could an app designed to teach you something ever compete with addictive platforms like Instagram and TikTok? He explains how Duolingo harnesses the psychological techniques of social media and mobile games to get you excited to learn — all while spreading access to education across the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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