TED Courses

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Why Community Is Our Best Chance for Survival—A Lesson Post-Hurricane Maria - TEDMED 2018

1 rating

Exploring post-Hurricane Maria resilience in Puerto Rico, emphasizing community-driven recovery, trauma healing, and sustainable rebuilding for a stronger future.

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

A Groundbreaking Way to Stop Mitochondrial Disease - Mary Herbert - TED - 2017

1 rating

Discover a groundbreaking technique to prevent mitochondrial disease transmission from mother to child, exploring the challenges and potential of three-parent IVF to eliminate genetic disorders.

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

A Doctor's Case for Medical Marijuana - David Casarett - TED

1 rating

Explore the potential of medical marijuana in healthcare as Dr. Casarett challenges conventional wisdom and advocates for patient-centered approaches inspired by dispensaries.

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

Using Holography to Reshape Cardiology

1 rating

Explore cutting-edge cardiac visualization technologies like ultrasound and holography to revolutionize early detection of heart disease and enhance global patient care.

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

How Childhood Trauma Affects Health Across a Lifetime

1 rating

Discover how early-life adversity impacts long-term health and learn about innovative approaches to address and mitigate its effects on well-being.

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