TED Courses

The Routines, Rituals and Boundaries We Need in Stressful Times

Therapist Esther Perel shares practical tools for managing stress, creating routines, and setting boundaries to cope with uncertainty and loss, both at home and in the workplace.

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

US Politics Isn't Broken - It's Fixed

Katherine Gehl argues the US political system works as designed, proposing voting innovations to increase citizen choice and incentivize politicians to prioritize progress over reelection.

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

The Electrical Blueprints That Orchestrate Life

Biologist Michael Levin explores bioelectricity's role in cell organization, showcasing groundbreaking experiments with two-headed worms and living robots, and discussing implications for medicine and life itself.

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

The Myth of Bringing Your Full, Authentic Self to Work

Challenges workplace authenticity for underrepresented groups, exposing privilege and proposing steps for true equity. Leadership's role in fostering inclusive environments is emphasized.

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

Why There's No Such Thing as Objective Reality

Historian Greg Anderson challenges Western notions of objective reality, exploring ancient and Indigenous worldviews to encourage reimagining diverse ways of being human and understanding the world.

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

A Stellar History of Modern Astronomy

Explore the evolution of astronomical technology and human curiosity in photographing the cosmos, from manual star counting to modern techniques, in this engaging journey through celestial discovery.

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

A Playful Exploration of Gender Performance

Explore queer identity and gender performance through theater. Discover the liberating potential of playing with gender to better understand ourselves, others, and our surroundings.

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

Racism Thrives on Silence - Speak Up

Powerful call to action against racism, urging individuals to speak out and challenge racial injustice. Explores a UK court case to illustrate the damaging effects of silence and the importance of exposing toxic racial myths.

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

The Radical Act of Choosing Common Ground

Explore the power of unexpected partnerships in driving social change. Learn how embracing diverse perspectives and finding common ground can lead to meaningful reforms and save lives.

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

The Lie That Invented Racism

Explore the origins of racist thinking and learn effective allyship strategies in this eye-opening talk that challenges fundamental assumptions about race and its historical construction.

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

How Do Daily Habits Lead to Political Violence?

Explore how everyday behaviors can escalate to political violence and learn strategies to identify and avoid polarizing habits, fostering common ground and understanding.

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

Big Data, Small Farms and a Tale of Two Tomatoes

Entrepreneur Erin Baumgartner explores how data can revolutionize the food system, promoting quality produce from small local farms over factory farming to create a healthier, zero-waste future.

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

A New Stock Exchange Focused on the Long-Term

Discover how the Long-Term Stock Exchange is revolutionizing public markets by prioritizing diversity, employee investment, and environmental responsibility for better long-term outcomes.

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

How Love Can Help Repair Social Inequality

Chloé Valdary explores how pop culture examples demonstrate our shared humanity, fostering self-love and social change. She emphasizes love's role in connection, healing, and collective progress.

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

Scenes from a Black Trans Life

Scholar D-L Stewart shares poetic reflections on the Black trans experience, emphasizing the urgency of "Black trans lives matter" and calling for recognition and support of this truth.

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