TED Courses

Healthcare Innovation: Lessons from Silicon Valley - TEDMED 2011

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Explore how healthcare can leverage Silicon Valley innovations, from crowdsourcing to wearable tech, to revolutionize product development and patient care.

• YouTube
• 17 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Strategies to Reduce Community Violence

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Explore evidence-based strategies for reducing community violence with expert Thomas Abt. Learn about focused, balanced, and fair interventions that have proven successful in US cities.

• YouTube
• 25 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Future of AI, Safety and Power

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Dive into a thought-provoking conversation with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman as he discusses AI's rapid growth, potential to extend human capabilities, and addresses critical concerns about safety, power, and moral authority in a future where AI may surpass hum…

• YouTube
• 48 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

How to Communicate with Your Dog - From a Westminster Champion

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Discover effective interspecies communication techniques through live dog agility demonstrations by a Westminster champion, revealing secrets to connect with any audience.

• YouTube
• 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

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
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Digital Medical Wireless Devices - Shaping the Future of Medicine

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Explore the future of medicine through digital wireless devices, revolutionizing healthcare with innovative technologies and personalized patient care.

• YouTube
• 17 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Can We Cure Genetic Diseases by Rewriting DNA?

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Chemical biologist David R. Liu discusses base editors, a breakthrough in genome editing that can directly rewrite DNA, potentially treating or curing genetic diseases.

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

The Rise of Cricket, the Rise of India

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Explore the parallel rise of fast-paced 20-20 cricket and modern India. Discover how this global cultural phenomenon evolved from English roots to celebrity ownership and million-dollar contracts.

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

Simple Designs That Could Save Millions of Children's Lives

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Discover an innovative solution to reduce child mortality: transforming farm waste into clean-burning charcoal, addressing the deadly issue of indoor cooking fumes in developing countries.

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

How Museums Help Communities Heal

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Explore how museums adapt to crises, engage communities online, and foster healing through digital initiatives, streamed events, and inclusive programming.

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

Reducing Medical Errors - TEDMED Great Challenges

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Explore strategies to reduce medical errors, including patient safety, technology integration, and systemic improvements in healthcare. Learn from experts about challenges and potential solutions in this critical field.

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

The Art of Marketing for Good - Purpose-Driven Business Initiatives

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Discover how marketing can be a powerful force for positive change through purpose-driven initiatives, from inclusive card designs to socially conscious business strategies that align profit with meaningful impact.

• YouTube
• 14 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Future We're Building -- and Boring

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Visionary entrepreneur Elon Musk discusses innovative projects including underground tunnels, electric vehicles, space exploration, and Mars colonization, sharing insights on technology's potential to shape humanity's future.

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

Homeopathy, Quackery and Fraud

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Skeptic James Randi debunks homeopathy and challenges psychics in this provocative talk, demonstrating the dangers of irrational beliefs and the importance of critical thinking.

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

A Secret Weapon Against Zika and Other Mosquito-Borne Diseases

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Explore Zika's origins, spread, and a controversial solution to prevent mosquito-borne diseases through molecular biology insights in this thought-provoking talk by Nina Fedoroff.

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