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15/11/2025

Here's how taxing billionaires could help save the planet:

15/11/2025

According to Headspace co-founder Andy Puddicombe, we spend nearly half our lives lost in thought, which can be a cause of unhappiness. Here’s how he says you can regain our focus — starting with just 10 minutes a day: http://t.ted.com/xkxaU6w

15/11/2025

Knowing more than 1 language may not make you "smarter" — but it does give your brain some remarkable advantages:

It's obvious that knowing more than one language can make certain things easier -- like traveling or watching movies without subtitles. But are there other advantages to having a bilingual (or multilingual) brain? Educator Mia Nacamulli details the three types of bilingual brains and shows how knowi...

15/11/2025

Here’s what makes "Bluey" so popular amongst kids *and* adults:

14/11/2025

If the idea of flirting gives you “the ick,” love coach Francesca Hogi wants you to reconsider. Here’s why she says flirting can actually help you connect with others — and her 3 tips to help you do it the right way:

What's the right way to flirt? According to love coach Francesca Hogi, it doesn't have to be shallow or creepy — it can be a genuine chance for human connection. In this smart, playful talk, she gives a much-needed rethink on flirting that will help you feel confident, spark chemistry and maybe ev...

14/11/2025

Are you a giver, a taker or a matcher? Here's the difference — and why it matters. Watch Adam Grant's full talk here: http://t.ted.com/fHKBnar

13/11/2025

Natural disasters cause billions of dollars worth of damages each year — but there’s a huge gap between the science and the economics of climate change, explains sustainability expert Edmond Rhys Jones. Here’s how he says we can offset the costs of what’s ahead:

Climate change isn't just reshaping our planet — it's also shaking the very foundations of the economy, says sustainability expert Edmond Rhys Jones. He explores the massive gap between what science tells us about the climate crisis and how the economy measures its impact, advocating for economist...

13/11/2025

Does ChatGPT lighten your mental load? Here are some of the side effects of using AI to think *for* you — and how to use it as a tool to think *with* you, instead:

Chatbots might help you get work done faster — but at what cost? When we outsource our reasoning to artificial intelligence, we reduce ourselves to "middle managers for our own thoughts," says AI and design researcher Advait Sarkar. He examines the cognitive trade-offs of using AI at work and intr...

13/11/2025

Overwhelmed by stress? A small mindset shift could help you build resilience and power through. Learn more from psychologist Kelly McGonigal on how to use this powerful tool for handling life's challenges: http://t.ted.com/XAbu14t

12/11/2025

Capitalism and sustainability are currently wired to work against each other — here’s how to change that:

For decades, investor and business leader Steve Howard watched companies pour money and effort into sustainability initiatives ... and still fall short. The problem isn’t a lack of will, he says; it’s that capitalism and climate have been wired to work against each other. He shares four realitie...

12/11/2025

What happens when a Democratic governor and a Republican governor sit down to talk about democracy? In this rapid-fire Q&A at TEDNext 2025, Democratic Governor Matt Meyer of Delaware and Republican Governor Kevin Stitt of Oklahoma share their thoughts on talking to people you disagree with, the role of social media in polarization and a hopeful future for American politics:

Two current US governors — Democrat Matt Meyer of Delaware and Republican J. Kevin Stitt of Oklahoma — trade notes on how to rebuild trust without partisan theater. In this special segment of "On the Spot" (TED's rapid-fire Q&A format), they share thoughts on leading when people live in differen...

12/11/2025

Here’s how you can set boundaries at work and still give yourself room to go after your goals: