TED Courses

India's Hidden Hotbeds of Invention

Discover how the Honey Bee network supports and recognizes indigenous inventors in developing countries, showcasing ingenuity that could transform lives despite poverty constraints.

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

Computing a Theory of Everything

Stephen Wolfram explores his mission to make knowledge computational, showcasing Wolfram Alpha's ambitious goal of modeling and explaining the universe's underlying physics.

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

Natalie Merchant Sings Old Poems to Life

Captivating performance by Natalie Merchant, breathing new life into 19th-century poetry through her distinctive voice and musical interpretation at TED, showcasing her album "Leave Your Sleep."

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

Sex, Drugs and HIV - Let's Get Rational

Insightful analysis of inconsistencies in HIV prevention policies, drawing from research with at-risk populations to propose rational, evidence-based approaches for more effective disease control.

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

Mathieu Lehanneur Demos Science-Inspired Design

Innovative designer showcases groundbreaking creations inspired by science, including noise-neutralizing technology, simplified medication delivery, and eco-friendly living solutions.

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

We Are the Stories We Tell Ourselves

Explore the source of creative inspiration with Hollywood/Bollywood director Shekhar Kapur as he reveals how panic unleashes his inner storyteller and offers insights on harnessing creativity.

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

Science Can Answer Moral Questions

Sam Harris argues that science can and should be an authority on moral issues, shaping human values and determining what constitutes a good life.

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

Medical Miracle on Everest

Dr. Ken Kamler recounts the harrowing 1996 Everest disaster, sharing his unique perspective as the only doctor present and exploring the remarkable survival of a climber through brain imaging technology.

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

Gaming Can Make a Better World

Explore how gaming skills and motivations can be applied to solve real-world problems and create positive change, harnessing the power of gamers for societal benefit.

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

The Riddle of Experience vs. Memory

Nobel laureate Daniel Kahneman explores how our experiencing and remembering selves perceive happiness differently, with implications for economics, public policy, and self-awareness.

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

The World Needs All Kinds of Minds

Temple Grandin explores the unique strengths of visual thinkers and individuals on the autism spectrum, emphasizing their valuable contributions to problem-solving and innovation in various fields.

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

The Opportunity of Adversity

Aimee Mullins challenges perceptions of disability, demonstrating how adversity can unlock human potential and redefine limitations, inspiring viewers to embrace their unique challenges as opportunities for growth.

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

Teach Every Child About Food

Jamie Oliver shares powerful stories from his anti-obesity project, advocating for food education and healthier eating habits to combat the global obesity crisis and improve public health.

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

A New Strategy in the War Against Cancer

Explore a revolutionary cross-disciplinary approach to cancer treatment using atypical drugs, computer modeling, and protein analysis for whole-body care and analysis.

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

Solving Social Problems with a Nudge

Explore behavioral economics to understand why known solutions to social problems often remain unimplemented, and discover innovative approaches to overcome these challenges.

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