TED Courses

We Need to Green the Economy While Restarting It

Nigel Topping discusses his role as UK's High Level Climate Action Champion, exploring strategies to drive climate action and achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, while considering the potential for COVID-19 to accelerate green economic transition.

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

How Tech Companies Can Help Combat the Pandemic and Reshape Public Health

Google's chief health officer discusses tech's role in combating COVID-19, including a new contact tracing technology, and explores the future of public health in partnership with big tech companies.

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

The Difference Between Being "Not Racist" and Antiracist

Ibram X. Kendi explores antiracism, distinguishing it from being "not racist" and discussing its application in policies, workplaces, and personal beliefs to combat injustice and inequality.

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

The Secret Weapon Against Pandemics

Georges C. Benjamin discusses strategies to combat pandemics, emphasizing robust public health systems, updated technology, and collaborative efforts from citizens, businesses, and leaders to prevent and manage future health crises.

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

How to Rebuild the Global Economy

Kristalina Georgieva discusses rebuilding the global economy post-pandemic, focusing on financial resilience, targeted aid, and international cooperation to emerge stronger from this transformative period.

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

How Health Workers Are Responding to the COVID-19 Pandemic

Emergency physician Esther Choo discusses the unique challenges of COVID-19, its impact on healthcare workers, and innovative solutions like mobile ICUs. She offers insights and ways the public can support frontline responders.

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

How the Coronavirus Pandemic Is Changing the World

Journalist Fareed Zakaria analyzes the global impact of the coronavirus pandemic, exploring economic recovery, successful containment strategies, and potential shifts in global power dynamics.

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

What Coronavirus Means for the Global Economy

Ray Dalio discusses global economic impact of coronavirus, offering insights on recovery strategies, investment advice, and systemic reforms to foster economic growth and address challenges in capitalism.

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

An Ethical Plan for Ending the Pandemic and Restarting the Economy

Danielle Allen proposes "smart testing" to address COVID-19's health and economic threats, using peer-to-peer software for tracking cases and enabling a safe return to work.

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

It's OK to Feel Overwhelmed - Here's What to Do Next

Elizabeth Gilbert offers hope and guidance for coping with anxiety, loneliness, and grief during challenging times, emphasizing resilience, compassion, and the strength of the human spirit.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 2 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

How to Make Pandemics Optional, Not Inevitable

Explore past pandemics, current vulnerabilities, and strategies to minimize outbreaks. Learn about the interconnection between climate change and infectious diseases, and discover ways to predict, prevent, and protect against future health crises.

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

How We Can Navigate the Pandemic with Courage and Hope

Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks offers wisdom on navigating the pandemic with courage, hope, and empathy, discussing leadership, fear, death, and building a more just world. Includes insights on community, morality, and finding beauty in difficult times.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 5 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

The Quest for the Coronavirus Vaccine

Epidemiologist Seth Berkley discusses the challenges, timeline, and global collaboration needed to develop a coronavirus vaccine, offering insights on the process and addressing key concerns.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 3 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

The Real Reason You Procrastinate

Explore the complex reasons behind procrastination and learn effective strategies to overcome it, featuring insights from Margaret Atwood and practical tips for better productivity and work-life balance.

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

This Could Be Why You're Depressed or Anxious

Explore fresh insights on depression and anxiety causes, along with emerging solutions. Learn why these conditions signal unmet human needs and discover potential paths to healing and well-being.

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