TED Courses

The Oil Spill's Unseen Culprits, Victims

Carl Safina examines the far-reaching consequences of the Gulf oil spill, challenging common solutions and revealing hidden culprits in this eye-opening and thought-provoking talk.

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

Fractals and the Art of Roughness

Explore the complexity of roughness and discover order in seemingly chaotic patterns through fractal mathematics with legendary mathematician Benoit Mandelbrot in this thought-provoking TED talk.

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

Measuring What Makes Life Worthwhile

Explore how happiness and intangible metrics can drive business success, as a hotelier shares insights from an employee friendship and Buddhist wisdom on redefining what truly matters.

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

Ananda Shankar Jayant Fights Cancer with Dance

Renowned classical Indian dancer shares her inspiring journey of battling cancer through dance, demonstrating the power of art and resilience in overcoming life's challenges.

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

Let's Raise Kids to Be Entrepreneurs

Discover how to nurture entrepreneurial skills in children through innovative parenting and education approaches, fostering creativity and business acumen from an early age.

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

The Intriguing Sound of Marine Mammals

Explore the fascinating world of underwater sound and discover how whales use song to communicate across vast ocean distances, revealing hidden wonders of marine life.

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

Does the World Need Nuclear Energy?

Engaging debate between Stewart Brand and Mark Z. Jacobson on the pros and cons of nuclear energy as a solution to the global energy crisis, challenging viewers to reconsider their stance.

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

The Lost Art of Democratic Debate

Explore the importance of civil debate in democracy through a thought-provoking discussion on justice, using a Supreme Court case as an engaging example.

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

Ocean's Glory and Horror

Explore the ocean's beauty and challenges through powerful underwater photography, showcasing marine life and inspiring environmental awareness and change.

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

Re-examining the Remix

Explore copyright and remix culture through a political lens as Lawrence Lessig challenges conventional views and offers insights on intellectual property in the digital age.

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

Sophie Hunger Plays Songs of Secrets, City Lights

Haunting performance by European singer-songwriter Sophie Hunger featuring songs from her albums "Monday's Ghost" and "1983," showcasing her intimate and evocative musical style.

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

HIV and Flu - The Vaccine Strategy

Explore innovative vaccine strategies for global health threats like AIDS, malaria, and flu pandemics. Learn about advancements in design, production, and distribution of vaccines.

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

Bring on the Learning Revolution

Sir Ken Robinson advocates for a shift from standardized education to personalized learning, emphasizing the importance of nurturing individual talents and creativity in students.

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

Can We Eat to Starve Cancer

Discover how targeting blood vessels that feed tumors and eating cancer-fighting foods can revolutionize cancer treatment through angiogenesis, as presented by William Li in this thought-provoking talk.

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

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
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk