TED Courses

Love, No Matter What

Explore the challenges and joys of raising children who are fundamentally different, as Andrew Solomon shares insights from parents on unconditional love and acceptance.

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

What Makes Us Feel Good About Our Work

Behavioral economist explores unexpected factors that motivate us at work, revealing insights about purpose, progress, and meaning through eye-opening experiments on workplace satisfaction.

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

The Mind Behind Tesla, SpaceX, SolarCity - Elon Musk

Visionary entrepreneur Elon Musk discusses his groundbreaking projects in electric cars, solar energy, and reusable rockets, sharing insights on innovation and his plans to revolutionize multiple industries.

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

How to Green the World's Deserts and Reverse Climate Change

Allan Savory presents a controversial approach to combat desertification and climate change through grassland management, offering potential solutions for land restoration and environmental protection.

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

Build a School in the Cloud

Visionary educator Sugata Mitra presents his TED Prize wish to create a Self Organized Learning Environment in India, revolutionizing education through cloud-based resources and peer-to-peer learning.

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

How Common Threats Can Make Common - Political Ground

Jonathan Haidt explores how shared challenges can unite opposing political factions, proposing strategies for collaborative problem-solving to address major global issues and benefit humanity.

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

Your Body Language May Shape Who You Are

Explore how "power posing" can boost confidence and potentially impact success. Learn about the effects of body language on self-perception and others' views in this thought-provoking talk.

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

The Problem with Eyewitness Testimony

Explore how human memory can create false eyewitness accounts in criminal cases, challenging our understanding of perception and recall in high-stakes situations.

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

What We're Learning from Online Education

Explore how online education revolutionizes learning through data analysis, making top-tier university courses accessible globally and providing insights into knowledge processing.

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

Music and Emotion Through Time

Explore the evolution of classical music through written notation, recording, and remixing in this captivating overview by renowned conductor Michael Tilson Thomas.

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

A 40-Year Plan for Energy

Energy theorist Amory Lovins outlines a comprehensive strategy to end global oil dependence, discussing innovative solutions like lightweight vehicles and smarter transportation systems to achieve a sustainable energy future.

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

The Surprising Science of Happiness

Explore the counterintuitive science behind happiness and learn how our psychological immune system can help us find joy, even when life doesn't go as planned.

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

Why Is Our Universe Fine-Tuned for Life?

Explore the mystery of our universe's apparent fine-tuning for life with Brian Greene. Discover how the concept of a multiverse may provide answers to this cosmic riddle.

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

Let's Put Birth Control Back on the Agenda

Melinda Gates advocates for global access to contraception, emphasizing its crucial role in social change and women's empowerment. She presents a compelling case for renewed focus on this often controversial topic.

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

From Mach-20 Glider to Hummingbird Drone

Explore DARPA's groundbreaking projects, from robotic hummingbirds to thought-controlled prosthetics, and learn how embracing the possibility of failure leads to extraordinary innovations.

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