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20/12/2025

Grief doesn’t stay at home when we go to work — here’s how to manage it:

19/12/2025

AI can come up with things that no one has ever thought of — here’s one idea for how that creativity could be harnessed to help the planet:

In a now-famous Go match against a human in 2016, AI made Move 37 — a seemingly nonsensical play that baffled every expert but ultimately won it the match. Amen Ra Mashariki, director of AI at the Bezos Earth Fund, thinks we need AI to make that same kind of creative leap for climate solutions. In...

19/12/2025

It’s time for schools to get a redesign, says education innovator Aylon Samouha. Here’s what he says need to change to bring prepare kids for the world ahead: http://t.ted.com/QQpeoxp

18/12/2025

If you use ChatGPT often, it might be changing the way you speak. Here’s how AI is affecting your language and your sense of reality:

Algorithms and AI don't just show us reality — they warp it in ways that benefit platforms built to exploit people for profit, says etymologist Adam Aleksic. From ChatGPT influencing our word choices to Spotify turning a data cluster into a new musical genre, he reveals how new technology subconsc...

18/12/2025

There are many paths to happiness and fulfillment, but for many women, that doesn’t include kids — and that’s OK, explains Christen Reighter. Here’s why she says women shouldn’t be pressured into motherhood: http://t.ted.com/Ol9KMJV

18/12/2025

Imagine watching the same movie again and seeing something new. Here’s how filmmaker Gary Hustwit created a documentary that can tell a different story each time it is played:

Film is generally a fixed medium: the scenes are shot, the edits are made, and the final version is the one and only movie you'll see. Filmmaker Gary Hustwit flips this convention on its head, introducing his project "Eno" — a documentary about the musician and composer Brian Eno that reinvents it...

17/12/2025

Why are romantic relationships held up higher than friendships by default? In this TED Membership conversation with Whitney Pennington Rodgers, author Rhaina Cohen challenges that idea that platonic bonds aren’t as vital as others — and shares tips to help you strengthen your friendships:

In a time when loneliness is becoming a public health crisis, author Rhaina Cohen says friendships aren't just nice to have — they’re essential to your health and happiness. She challenges the assumption that biological and romantic relationships matter most, exploring how close platonic bonds (...

17/12/2025

Whether it’s science or learning how to code, here’s your sign to go after the things that make you curious:

17/12/2025

Here’s how simple fabric can convey which characters in a story are good and wicked — or so we think:

16/12/2025

You might be worried that AI will make jobs disappear — and they will. But technologist Vlad Tenev says history shows that a new wave of jobs will take their place:

If history has taught us anything, it’s that when certain jobs are erased, there’s a new wave of jobs on the horizon, says technologist Vlad Tenev. Drawing an arc from hunter-gatherers to social media influencers, he offers hope to those worried about being replaced by AI — whether you’re we...

16/12/2025

What is your most joyful memory? For award-Winning Chef & CEO of Milk Bar, Christina Tosi, one of her most joyful moments came from a seemingly ordinary car ride with her mom and sister. Here’s how it grew into an unconventional dessert empire.

This video is part of the TED Memory Project created in partnership with Eli Lilly and Company. Share your memory at ted.com/memoryproject

16/12/2025

Women are less likely to be successful in negotiations than men, explains business consultant Kathryn Valentine. Here’s why — plus a formula that can help even the odds:

Studies show that women negotiate just as frequently as men — so why do they succeed half as often? With wit and humor, business consultant Kathryn Valentine unpacks the gender expectations of workplace negotiations, offering a clear equation for anyone looking to make a successful ask and get wha...