TED Courses

Why Domestic Violence Victims Don't Leave

2 reviews

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
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

The Caregiver Crisis: Innovations to Support 44 Million Caregivers

2 reviews

Explore innovations to support the 44 million caregivers facing challenges with limited resources and training in this thought-provoking discussion on the growing caregiver crisis.

• YouTube
• 46 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

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

2 reviews

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
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Biomimicry in Action

2 reviews

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
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

What Veterinarians Know That Doctors Don't

2 reviews

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

• YouTube
• 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Personalizing the Therapeutic Effects of Music

2 reviews

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
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

The Psychology of Evil - Understanding and Challenging Human Behavior

2 reviews

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
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Bionic Future of Prosthetics - Robotic Ankles and Exoskeletons

2 reviews

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

• YouTube
• 14 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

A Choreographer's Creative Process in Real Time

1 review

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
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

How Language Transformed Humanity

1 review

Explore how language evolved as a social technology, enabling human cooperation and transforming our species' development through this intriguing biological perspective.

• YouTube
• 20 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Rethinking America's Military Strategy

1 review

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
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

The Walkable City

1 review

Urbanist explores solutions for creating walkable cities, reducing car dependency, and improving urban life through thoughtful design and planning.

• YouTube
• 17 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

The Science of Psilocybin and Its Use to Relieve Suffering

1 review

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
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Anesthesia and the Dynamics of the Unconscious Mind

1 review

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

• YouTube
• 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Expressing Identity with Aesthetic Prosthetics

1 review

Explore the creative process of designing imaginative, personalized prosthetics that express identity and challenge perceptions of disability.

• YouTube
• 13 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk