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TED Talks Daily
Want TED Talks on the go? Everyday, 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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Episodes
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How surveillance tech erodes your privacy | Jen Golbeck
You've probably heard the warnings about digital privacy: read the terms of service, think before you share, be careful what you click. But AI ethicist Jen…
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Sunday Pick: Finding Purpose: Why you should stop chasing your “dream job” (w/ Emily the Recruiter) | Fixable
Does your “dream job” really exist? You may know Emily Durham as Emily the Recruiter on social media, where she shares practical, refreshingly honest career…
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Why depression isn't what you think | Lisa Monteggia
The idea that depression comes from a chemical imbalance in the brain has shaped treatment for decades. Neuroscientist Lisa Monteggia shares research…
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The deadly threat affecting millions — and how to prevent it | Drew McCartor
Lead poisoning robs the world's kids of millions of IQ points a day and kills more people than wars, natural disasters and road accidents combined — yet we…
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Why winning doesn't always equal success | Valorie Kondos Field (re-release)
Valorie Kondos Field knows a lot about winning. As the longtime coach of the UCLA women's gymnastics team, she won championship after championship and has been…
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Confessions of an accidental killer | Gregg Ward
Author Gregg Ward spent decades grappling with guilt from a personal tragedy before recognizing a different path forward — where purpose replaced…
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Does working hard really make you a good person? | Azim Shariff (re-release)
Around the world, people who work hard are often seen as morally good -- even if they produce little to no results. Social psychologist Azim Shariff analyzes…
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The kind of AI we actually need | Van Jones
Social entrepreneur Van Jones believes a new human civilization is being born in real time — and that our technology is racing ahead of our wisdom. In this…
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Why you fear the unknown — and what it can teach you | Maya Shankar, Simone Stolzoff
Cognitive scientist Maya Shankar and author Simone Stolzoff have each spent years studying how people navigate uncertainty (and why it often feels so…
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Why democracy requires renewal | Michael Dimock
Pew Research Center president Michael Dimock has spent years listening to what Americans think — and what they're telling him right now is pretty dark. But…
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The path to mathematical superintelligence | Tudor Achim
Generative AI hallucinates, creating a truth problem that science can't afford. Computer scientist Tudor Achim thinks a 400-year-old idea holds the fix…
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An immersive record of what the LA fires left behind | Nonny de la Peña
Arriving in the devastated neighborhoods of Los Angeles after the 2025 Southern California wildfires, journalist Nonny de la Peña started scanning the remains…
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Why countries should measure dreams and ambitions (just like GDP) | Lance Katigbak
What do you want to be when you grow up? It's a universal question — and yet at some point, people stop asking you. Drawing on a nationwide survey across the…
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How play boosts your creativity and resilience | Katina Bajaj
When was the last time you just ... played? Creative health scientist Katina Bajaj thinks adults are in a "play deprivation crisis," where we've replaced our…
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You know this song (but the orchestra doesn't) | Jacob Collier and VSO School of Music Orchestra
Jacob Collier walks onstage to conduct an orchestra ... but none of the musicians know what song they're about to play. In a joyful experiment in live…
TED Talks DailyThe unexpected wonders of my son's short life | James G. Robinson | Your Body on Tech
When James G. Robinson's son Nadav was born with a rare heart defect, he feared the worst. What he didn't anticipate were the moments of unexpected wonder. In…
TED Talks DailyThe case for making art in a crisis | Yiyun Kang | Your Body on Tech
We have more data than any generation in history, yet reality has never felt harder to grasp. Artist Yiyun Kang is on a mission to translate the invisible…
TED Talks DailyCan Ozempic end addiction? | Dhruv Khullar | Your Body on Tech
What if GLP-1s like Ozempic could do more than just tip the scales? Physician Dhruv Khullar traces the winding path of the "moderation molecule" — from a…
TED Talks DailyWhy I’m obsessed with health wearables (and you should be too) | Michael Snyder | Your Body on Tech
Genome researcher Michael Snyder believes health wearables, such as smart watches and glucose monitors, can transform medicine, shifting from reactive to…
TED Talks DailyYour vaccine questions deserve real answers | Kizzmekia Corbett | Your Body on Tech
What good is a vaccine people don't trust? Immunologist and TED Fellow Kizzmekia Corbett co-developed the first COVID-19 vaccine to enter clinical trials — but…
TED Talks DailyWhat we're getting wrong about teens and tech | Candice Odgers | Your Body on Tech
Trigger warning - this episode contains mention of suicide and severe depression. For years, the warning has been: smartphones are destroying a generation. But…
TED Talks DailyWhat sitting all day does to your brain and body | Keith Diaz | Your Body on Tech
Can a five-minute walk change how you feel all day? Exercise scientist Keith Diaz shows how your body is built for the kind of movement that modern life has…
TED Talks DailyWhy living online is leaving us exhausted — and what actually helps (with Manoush Zomorodi and Elise Hu)
Manoush Zomorodi, host of TED Radio Hour, takes over as guest host ofTED Talks Daily this week to answer a timely question: What does it mean to be human right…
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Why overtourism could ruin your next vacation | Suresh Subudhi
When was your last unforgettable trip? Travel industry expert Suresh Subudhi believes joyful moments of connection are the reason we explore the world — but…
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The mission to safeguard Black history in the US | Julieanna L. Richardson (re-release)
Black history in the US is rich, profound -- and at risk of being lost forever, if not for the monumental efforts of Julieanna L. Richardson. As the founder of…
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How to raise kids who question AI | Randi Williams
AI education researcher Randi Williams has spent years studying how kids interact with technology and toys, and what she's found should make every parent stop…
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Save it to your desktop! | Alan Resnick
You're using your computer wrong, says comedian Alan Resnick. In an absurdist talk, he offers a simple solution to data leaking from your desktop (and desk's…
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How to feng shui your fridge — and other happy climate hacks | Jiaying Zhao (re-release)
Is it possible for taking action on climate change to make you feel happy? Behavioral scientist Jiaying Zhao believes that's the only way we'll create lasting…
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Reddit's model for a better internet | Steve Huffman
The internet was created to connect us, yet many people feel more alone than ever. Reddit cofounder and CEO Steve Huffman explores how social media rewards…
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Sunday Pick: The Data Center Next Door with Dr. Jacoby Wilson | from TED Tech
Imagine if one day, your quiet neighborhood came alive with a steady hum… and it never went away? All throughout the United States, data centers are popping up…
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The human cell is wildly complex. Can AI decode it? | Silvana Konermann
Silvana Konermann and the team at Arc Institute are trying to crack one of science's most difficult problems: why complex diseases like Alzheimer's and cancer…
TED Talks DailyTalks on Love Playlist (1/5): Your relationship expectations could be holding you back | Stephanie R. Yates-Anyabwile
What if the secret to a happy relationship isn’t following the rules, but rewriting them? In this refreshing talk, couples therapist Stephanie R…
TED Talks DailyTalks on Love Playlist (2/5): Even healthy couples fight — the difference is how | Julie and John Gottman
Can conflict actually bring you and your partner closer? It depends on how you fight, say Julie and John Gottman, the world's leading relationship scientists…
TED Talks DailyTalks on Love Playlist (3/5): The relationship between sex and imagination | Gina Gutierrez
Sex is as much mental as it is physical -- and imagination is the most powerful tool we have to expand our personal agency and capacity for pleasure, says…
TED Talks DailyTalks on Love Playlist (4/5): A queer vision of love and marriage | Tiq Milan and Kim Katrin
Love is a tool for revolutionary change and a path toward inclusivity and understanding for the LGBTQ+ community. Married activists Tiq and Kim Katrin have…
TED Talks DailyTalks on Love Playlist (5/5): Why friendship can be just as meaningful as romantic love | Rhaina Cohen
We tend to consider romantic partners and family ties to be our most important relationships, but deep friendships can be just as meaningful. In a…
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Origami, the ancient art form solving modern problems | Miles Wu
14-year-old student Miles Wu is obsessed with origami, transforming everyday scraps of paper into unexpected creations. In a joyful talk, he explores the…
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How Community Notes reduce viral misinformation | Keith Coleman, Jay Baxter
Community Notes on X started with a wild idea: Instead of tech companies deciding what's true, what if you let people fact-check each other? Jay Baxter and…
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How to build a career you actually love | Bill Gurley
Passion doesn't drive work — fascination does, says venture capitalist and author Bill Gurley. Drawing on years of research into the lives of high achievers…
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We’re keeping the ocean wild — and you can join us | Sylvia A. Earle
In 2009, marine biologist Sylvia Earle stood on the TED stage and made a wish: to build a global network of "Hope Spots" and protect the ocean before it's too…
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Sunday Pick: In celebration of Pride Month | from Design Matters
In celebration of Pride Month, we’re revisiting conversations with accomplished LGBTQ+ guests—Carol Leifer, Paul Tazewell, Sonya Passi, Leisha Hailey, and Kate…
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Inside Dubai's mission to build the city of the future | His Excellency Khalfan Belhoul, Whitney Pennington Rodgers
What does it look like when a city becomes a laboratory for innovation? His Excellency Khalfan Belhoul, CEO of the Dubai Future Foundation, explains why Dubai…
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Your invitation to become a philanthropist | Sara Lomelin (re-release)
Philanthropy disruptor Sara Lomelin thinks communities can build power through collective giving, or what she calls “giving circles”: groups of people with…
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Why the best ideas come from play | Maxwell Pearce
Coaches kept telling Maxwell Pearce to stick to the fundamentals. Good thing he didn't listen. A Harlem Globetrotter and artist, he went on to build a global…
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Why you should disappoint your parents | Desiree Akhavan (re-release)
tid127921tid When filmmaker Desiree Akhavan told her Iranian immigrant parents she was in love with a woman, she knew they would object. She explains why it's…
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The love of my life (and why I need to share it with you) | Ann Patchett
If you want to live in a world where people read, novelist Ann Patchett has news for you: it's your job to help create that reality. Tracing her path from a…
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How to escape the smartphone doom loop | Larz May, Elise Hu
Larz May has spent a decade building digital wellness programs for young people, and she's discovered something quietly radical: the smartphone doom loop of…
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Sunday Pick: Kristen Bell on delivering honesty with empathy | from ReThinking with Adam Grant
On today's "Sunday Pick" on TED Talks Daily, we're bring you an episode from the TED Podcast ReThinking with Adam Grant. You probably know Kristen Bell as the…
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The counterintuitive secret of leadership | Jessica Kriegel
Control is an illusion — and the leaders who chase it are holding their teams back. Workplace culture expert Jessica Kriegel explores the tactic that leaders…
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How screens stole childhood — and how to get it back | Jonathan Haidt
Humans aren't just social — we're ultrasocial, wired like bees and ants for deep connection. So what happens when smartphones take over childhood, tablets…
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The invisible infrastructure in the sky | Adam Bry
Drones aren't just weapons of war; they're becoming first responders, infrastructure inspectors and guardians of the grid. Adam Bry, who leads the top drone…
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My $60 million science experiment | Mark Rober
Mark Rober spent years trying to land a rover on Mars. Now, the former NASA engineer turned science YouTuber with millions of subscribers is launching a new…
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The missing ingredient in every peace deal | Hiba Qasas
What if the path to peace starts with self-interest? After four decades inside some of the world's most dangerous conflict zones, mediator Hiba Qasas has…
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How to set the right goals and stay motivated | Ayelet Fishbach (re-release)
You can't just "find" motivation, says scientist Ayelet Fishbach — you have to learn how to motivate yourself. She shares a handful of tips backed by 20 years…
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How to prevent burnout (w/ Master Fixer Guy Winch) | from Fixable
Do you feel like work is taking over your life? Guy Winch is a psychologist and author of the book Mind Over Grind: How to Break Free When Work Hijacks Your…
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How to be smarter about the news | Ian Bremmer
Political scientist Ian Bremmer has access to the rooms, conversations and world leaders who make the news of the day. So how does he stay on top of everything…
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How to stand out in the ocean of AI slop | Mick Mahler
AI artist Mick Mahler has a counterintuitive take: the more powerful the machines get, the less the technology actually matters. Showing delightful examples of…
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How I set myself free | Keke Palmer
Multihyphenate entertainer Keke Palmer has mastered the art of performing — on stage and off. But she realized the skills that carried her family out of…
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The problem with streaming — and the case for physical media | Tom Rizzuto
Streaming media gives us access to everything instantly, but at what cost? Music professor Tom Rizzuto traces the history of physical media — from CDs and…
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The simple habit for a happier social life | Nicholas Epley
We are wired for connection, and yet many of us spend most of our lives avoiding it, says behavioral scientist Nicholas Epley. Drawing on decades of research…