TED Courses

The Web as Art

Explore innovative storytelling through web-based art projects, including the groundbreaking "We Feel Fine," as artist Jonathan Harris shares his creative vision and techniques.

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

Let's Look for Life in the Outer Solar System

Explore the possibility of extraterrestrial life in our solar system's outer reaches, from Jupiter's moons to the Kuiper belt, with physicist Freeman Dyson's intriguing insights and hypotheses.

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

Institutions vs. Collaboration

Explore how closed groups and rigid planning are giving way to looser networks and fluid cooperation, reshaping organizational structures and collaboration in the digital age.

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

A Girl, a Photograph, a Homecoming

Photographer Rick Smolan shares a poignant story of an Amerasian girl's adoption, exploring themes of identity, cultural connection, and the power of photography to change lives.

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

The Transformative Power of Classical Music

Passionate conductor Benjamin Zander explores the universal appeal of classical music, inspiring listeners to embrace new experiences and unlock their potential for personal growth and connection.

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

Steven Levitt on Child Carseats

Economist Steven Levitt challenges conventional wisdom on child car seat effectiveness, presenting data comparing them to seatbelts and discussing implications for child safety.

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

Engineering and Evolution

Explore how human engineers can learn from nature's efficient designs, focusing on copying only the necessary features from insects and animals.

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

What's Wrong With What We Eat

Mark Bittman critiques modern eating habits, highlighting excessive meat consumption, lack of plant-based foods, and over-reliance on fast food. He argues these trends negatively impact global health and the environment.

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

Juggling Rhythm and Motion

Mesmerizing performance showcasing the artistry of juggling through rhythm, motion, and silent storytelling. A unique blend of skill and creativity that redefines juggling.

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

Where Does Creativity Hide?

Explore the origins of creativity with novelist Amy Tan as she delves into her personal history, physics, and chance, uncovering surprising insights about the creative process.

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

Releasing the Music in Your Head

Inspiring talk on innovative music technologies enabling expression for all, featuring a powerful performance by Dan Ellsey using assistive music tools to overcome cerebral palsy.

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

A Life of Purpose

Explore how recognizing and utilizing our unique gifts can lead to a fulfilling life and positive impact on the world, as shared by pastor and author Rick Warren.

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

How to Help Africa? Do Business There

Discover Africa's untold story of reform, growth, and business opportunities. Learn how anti-corruption efforts are reshaping perceptions and fostering economic development across the continent.

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

Manufactured Landscapes

Stunning photographs reveal humanity's impact on Earth's landscape, sparking a global conversation on sustainability and industrial development's environmental consequences.

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

Unite the World on Pangea Day

Filmmaker's vision for global unity through film, proposing Pangea Day to foster cross-cultural understanding and acceptance of diversity using the power of shared cinematic experiences.

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