TED Courses

Why Domestic Violence Victims Don't Leave

2 ratings

Powerful personal account challenging misconceptions about domestic violence. Steiner shares her experience, explains why victims stay, and offers insights on breaking the cycle of abuse.

• YouTube
• 16 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Healthcare Innovation: Lessons from Silicon Valley - TEDMED 2011

2 ratings

Explore how healthcare can leverage Silicon Valley innovations, from crowdsourcing to wearable tech, to revolutionize product development and patient care.

• YouTube
• 17 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Rethinking America's Military Strategy

2 ratings

Insightful analysis of post-Cold War US military strategy, proposing a two-part restructure: a swift "Leviathan force" for immediate victories and a diplomatic "System Administrators" network for sustainable peace-building.

• YouTube
• 26 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Will AI Make Humans Useless? - Reimagining Identity and Purpose in an AI-Driven Society

2 ratings

Explore how AI's workforce displacement will reshape human identity and discover a blueprint for building purpose-driven society beyond traditional job roles.

• YouTube
• 12 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Personalizing the Therapeutic Effects of Music

2 ratings

Explore the science behind music's therapeutic potential and its applications in addressing various health conditions, from Parkinson's to pain management.

• YouTube
• 13 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

The Psychology of Evil - Understanding and Challenging Human Behavior

2 ratings

Explore the nature of evil, its psychological roots, and the potential for heroism in this thought-provoking talk by Philip Zimbardo, drawing insights from famous experiments and real-world events.

• YouTube
• 23 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Rise of Cricket, the Rise of India

2 ratings

Explore the parallel rise of fast-paced 20-20 cricket and modern India. Discover how this global cultural phenomenon evolved from English roots to celebrity ownership and million-dollar contracts.

• YouTube
• 18 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

The Bionic Future of Prosthetics - Robotic Ankles and Exoskeletons

2 ratings

Pioneering bionic technology: Explore cutting-edge robotic ankles and their potential to revolutionize mobility for amputees and stroke survivors.

• YouTube
• 14 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Biomimicry in Action

2 ratings

Descubre cómo la naturaleza inspira innovadores diseños en productos impermeables, aerodinámicos y de energía solar. Janine Benyus revela fascinantes ejemplos de biomimética aplicada a la resolución de problemas de diseño.

• YouTube
• 20 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

What Veterinarians Know That Doctors Don't

2 ratings

Explore how veterinary insights can revolutionize human healthcare, particularly in mental health, through a species-spanning approach to medicine and wellness.

• YouTube
• 15 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

The Art of Marketing for Good - Purpose-Driven Business Initiatives

2 ratings

Discover how marketing can be a powerful force for positive change through purpose-driven initiatives, from inclusive card designs to socially conscious business strategies that align profit with meaningful impact.

• YouTube
• 14 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Who Are You?

1 rating

Explore the essence of identity through thought-provoking talks on consciousness, self-perception, and personal data, challenging you to understand yourself better.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 30 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

A Choreographer's Creative Process in Real Time

1 rating

Renowned choreographer Wayne McGregor demonstrates live, unscripted dance creation, revealing the intricate process of translating ideas into movement and showcasing the power of physical expression.

• YouTube
• 15 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

The Science of Psilocybin and Its Use to Relieve Suffering

1 rating

Explore the potential of psychedelic drugs in creating spiritually meaningful and transformative experiences, particularly for terminally ill patients, with leading psychopharmacologist Roland Griffiths.

• YouTube
• 16 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Anesthesia and the Dynamics of the Unconscious Mind

1 rating

Explore the fascinating intersection of neuroscience and anesthesia, uncovering how our brains function during unconsciousness and its implications for medical science.

• YouTube
• 16 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk