TED

01/11/2025

We’ve broken the world into us and them, says Megan Phelps-Roper, when ultimately we’re all just human beings. Here’s how this former member of the Westboro Baptist Church used empathy to connect online with people who believed differently than she does: http://t.ted.com/bjqgrIQ

01/11/2025

Here’s how gratitude can affect your happiness — and how to get more of both:

Many people would say the connection between happiness and gratefulness is very simple: when you are happy, you are grateful. But think again. Is it really the happy people that are grateful? Quite a number of people have everything that it would take to be happy, and they are not happy. So, how doe...

01/11/2025

Imagine seeing the Guardian of Darkness — a giant mechanical creature that’s half woman, half scorpion — roaming freely through your neighborhood:

31/10/2025

This aviator is using local and hands-on experiences to help young women and girls take flight:

What does it take to fly a plane? For TED Fellow Refilwe Ledwaba, it took perseverance and drive — and an instructor who took the time to teach to her learning style. Today, as founder of Girls Fly Africa, Ledwaba is empowering the next generation of pilots, particularly young women, with the engi...

31/10/2025

It doesn’t matter whether or not a ghost is real, says Coya Paz Brownrigg — the ghost story is. Here’s why it’s worth trying to understand these spooky encounters: http://t.ted.com/7aOEesC

31/10/2025

Whether you’re getting your costume ready or preparing a scary movie marathon, watch these spooky talks to help set the mood … if you dare:

While you carve your pumpkins and put the final touches on your costume, these talks will get you into the Halloween spirit.

30/10/2025

When we use AI to do simple things, it’s like turning on all of the lights in a stadium just to find a pair of keys, says sustainability expert Sasha Luccioni. Here’s how AI models are draining energy and the planet — plus a small but mighty alternative:

Artificial intelligence is changing everything — but at what cost? AI sustainability expert Sasha Luccioni exposes how tech companies' massive data centers are burning through energy and wrecking the planet. She introduces a powerful alternative: small but mighty AI models that could flip the scri...

30/10/2025

For artist Daniel Lismore, dressing up in elaborate costumes is for every day — not just Halloween. He's on a mission to inspire others to find the confidence to be who they truly are. Watch his full TED Talk here: http://t.ted.com/PbgtMCy

29/10/2025

There are hidden webs of energy that hold entire ecosystems together on Earth, explains scientist Yadvinder Malhi — from how sunshine pours into trees to how fish p**p becomes sand. Here’s why he says humans need to pay more attention to them:

Ecosystem scientist Yadvinder Malhi takes us on a jaw-dropping journey through the hidden flows of energy that make life on Earth tick. From sun-soaked forests to tropical islands, he shows how his team measures the vibrancy of ecosystems across the world. This complex web of energy isn't just natur...

29/10/2025

Here’s how a new voting system could restore American politics:

29/10/2025

"You people please to survive — only to survive into a life that's not even your own." - Baron Ryan

28/10/2025

Imagine if you could talk to the hero in a movie and tell them where the villain is hiding. According to AI engineer Christoph Lassner, the next phase of entertainment may just be generated by you:

Imagine watching a movie where the main character turns, looks right at you and asks what to do next. That's the future of entertainment that AI engineer Christoph Lassner envisions, featuring interactive, AI-powered stories that you don’t just watch but also help create. He unpacks what this coul...