TED Courses

How Netflix Changed Entertainment - and Where It's Headed

Reed Hastings discusses Netflix's evolution, innovative culture, content strategy, and recommendation algorithms, while also touching on his philanthropic efforts in education reform.

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

SpaceX's Plan to Fly You Across the Globe in 30 Minutes

SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell discusses the company's ambitious projects, including orbital human spaceflight, the BFR rocket for Mars missions, and potential Earth-to-Earth space travel, highlighting SpaceX's innovative approach to aerospace.

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

How a Team of Chefs Fed Puerto Rico After Hurricane Maria

Chef José Andrés shares his inspiring journey of feeding millions in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria, demonstrating the power of compassion, innovation, and community in times of crisis.

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

Mammoths Resurrected and Other Thoughts from a Futurist

Futurist Stewart Brand discusses diverse topics like resurrecting mammoths, geoengineering, and rewilding, offering an optimistic perspective on humanity's potential to improve the world and address global challenges.

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

What AI Is - and Isn't

Sebastian Thrun discusses AI's potential to free humanity from repetitive work, enhance creativity, and revolutionize society, while addressing concerns about runaway AI and emphasizing the vast opportunities for innovation.

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

The Future of Storytelling

Shonda Rhimes explores the evolving landscape of storytelling, discussing media networks, narrative as a force for good, and innovative concepts like "Amish summers" in this insightful conversation about the future of entertainment.

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

Doesn't Everyone Deserve a Chance at a Good Life?

Jim Yong Kim discusses rising global aspirations, the World Bank's efforts to end extreme poverty, and strategies for boosting investment and reducing risks in developing countries to improve health and financial futures.

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

No One Should Die Because They Live Too Far From a Doctor

Visión audaz para llevar atención médica a todos mediante la Academia de Salud Comunitaria, capacitando trabajadores de salud locales y creando empleos en áreas remotas.

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

We Should All Be Feminists

Adichie challenges societal norms, advocating for gender equality and urging a reimagining of traditional roles to create a fairer world where both men and women can thrive authentically.

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

Help Discover Ancient Ruins - Before It's Too Late

Sarah Parcak introduces space archaeology, using satellites to uncover ancient treasures. She discusses the vast potential for discovery and presents GlobalXplorer, an online platform enabling anyone to participate in archaeological exploration.

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

The Case for Optimism on Climate Change

Al Gore explores climate change solutions, discussing threats to our planet and innovative designs to combat them. Gain insights on renewable energy, geopolitical impacts, and reasons for optimism in addressing this global challenge.

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

My Country Will Be Underwater Soon - Unless We Work Together

Kiribati's president discusses the urgent threat of rising sea levels to his nation, emphasizing the need for global cooperation and sacrifice to address climate change and its devastating impacts.

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

The Mathematician Who Cracked Wall Street

Explore how mathematician Jim Simons applied complex math to finance, revolutionizing Wall Street and using his success to support math education and scientific research.

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

Why Giving Away Our Wealth Has Been the Most Satisfying Thing We've Done

Bill and Melinda Gates discuss their philanthropic journey, sharing insights on creating the world's largest private foundation, decision-making processes, navigating controversies, and the personal satisfaction of giving back to society.

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

The NSA Responds to Edward Snowden's TED Talk

NSA deputy director responds to Edward Snowden's TED Talk, addressing privacy concerns, security threats, and the balance between transparency and secrecy in intelligence operations.

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