TED Courses

The Secret to Mastering Life's Biggest Transitions

Discover strategies to navigate life's major transitions with purpose and resilience. Learn how to transform challenging "lifequakes" into opportunities for growth and renewal using essential tools and mindsets.

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

What Wikipedia Teaches Us About Balancing Truth and Beliefs

Katherine Maher explores Wikipedia's success in maintaining public trust through transparency, adaptability, and community-building, offering insights on balancing truth and beliefs in the digital age.

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

Can Art Change the World?

Multimedia artist JR shares his experience creating a giant mural in a maximum-security prison, revealing how art can bridge divides and transform perspectives in unexpected ways.

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

Why Bittersweet Emotions Underscore Life's Beauty

Susan Cain explores the beauty of embracing life's bittersweetness, showing how acknowledging both joy and sorrow can deepen our appreciation for life's moments and foster meaningful connections.

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

How Labor Unions Shape Society

Political economist Margaret Levi explores the crucial role of labor unions in shaping society, advocating for worker rights, and forging equality. She calls for a revival of the labor movement to build a more equitable future.

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

How mRNA Medicine Will Change the World

Explore the revolutionary potential of mRNA medicine in fighting diseases, from COVID-19 to potentially cancer and flu. Learn how this groundbreaking technology teaches our bodies to combat illnesses at the molecular level.

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

Why All Melodies Should Be Free for Musicians to Use

Explore the legal complexities of melody ownership and copyright in music. Damien Riehl proposes a radical solution to protect songwriters from lawsuits and promote musical creativity.

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

How to Design Mosquitoes Out of Cities

Discover strategies to prevent mosquito infestations in sustainable urban designs. Learn about the risks, types of mosquitoes, and practical solutions for city planners and residents to combat these disease-carrying insects.

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

Lessons on Hope in Challenging Times

Discover actionable strategies for maintaining hope during difficult times, inspired by personal experiences with cancer and the pandemic. Learn to find silver linings and invest in hope.

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

The Critical Role of Black Mothers - and How to Support All Moms

Sociologist Anna Malaika Tubbs unveils hidden contributions of Black mothers, challenging historical erasure and offering insights to support all mothers and reshape societal narratives.

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

Why US Laws Must Expand Beyond the Nuclear Family

Advocate for expanding legal rights to diverse family structures, challenging traditional nuclear family norms and promoting inclusive policies for all types of relationships and partnerships.

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

The Counterintuitive Psychology of Insurance

Explore the psychological motivations behind insurance purchases, revealing how "magical thinking" influences our decision-making and risk perception beyond financial considerations.

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

How to Fix Two of the Most Broken Systems in the US

Criminal justice reformer Nick Turner discusses how to address racial and economic inequality in the US legal system, advocating for system reduction and recognizing the humanity of those involved.

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

A Different Understanding of American Patriotism

Explore a fresh perspective on American patriotism, emphasizing collective responsibility and civic ideals to reset national aspirations and strengthen democracy for a better future.

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

How Radical Hospitality Can Change the Lives of the Formerly Incarcerated

Sociologist explores aftershocks of mass incarceration, challenges punitive policies, and advocates for radical hospitality to reintegrate formerly incarcerated individuals into society, promoting a more inclusive and just system.

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