TED Courses

Who Are You?

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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

The Science of Psilocybin and Its Use to Relieve Suffering

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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
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Anesthesia and the Dynamics of the Unconscious Mind

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

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

Expressing Identity with Aesthetic Prosthetics

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

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

Brain Development: The Difference Between Child and Adult Brains

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Explore brain development and the stark contrasts between child and adult brains in this enlightening talk by neuroscientist Frances Jensen.

• YouTube
• 17 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Preparing for the Dementia Tsunami - Global Health Challenges and Solutions

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Experts discuss strategies to address the rising global dementia epidemic, exploring prevention, treatment, and societal impact of this growing health crisis.

• YouTube
• 1 hour
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Caregiver Crisis: Innovations to Support 44 Million Caregivers

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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
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Managing Chronic Diseases: World Diabetes Day - TEDMED Great Challenges

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Explore multifaceted perspectives on managing diabetes and chronic diseases in this thought-provoking discussion featuring diverse experts and innovative approaches to healthcare challenges.

• YouTube
• 59 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Embracing Elderhood as a Stage of Life

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Redefining aging as a valuable life stage, challenging societal perceptions, and advocating for improved healthcare and quality of life for older adults.

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

How to Lead in the New Era of Employee Activism

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Discover a four-point strategy for effective leadership in the era of employee activism, fostering inclusive workplaces where diverse voices can make a meaningful impact.

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

Our Immigration Conversation Is Broken - Here's How to Have a Better One

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Historian Paul A. Kramer explores the divisive US immigration debate, challenging the "insider vs. outsider" framing and proposing new questions to reshape the conversation around rights, equality, and shared responsibility.

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

A Choreographer's Creative Process in Real Time

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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
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

How Language Transformed Humanity

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

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

The Walkable City

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

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

The Harm Reduction Model of Drug Addiction Treatment

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Public health expert Mark Tyndall explores harm-reduction strategies like safe-injection sites as effective approaches to address the drug overdose crisis, challenging traditional law enforcement methods.

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