TED Courses

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

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
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

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

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

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 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
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

How to Engage Responsibly on Social Media

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Explore why social media is "anti-political" and discover effective strategies for responsible online engagement with researcher Katherine Cross.

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

Why Venting Doesn't Help You Deal with Anger

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Discover why venting fuels anger instead of cooling it down. Learn four science-backed tools using curiosity over catharsis to manage emotions and build stronger relationships.

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

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
• Self-Paced
• 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
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

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
• Self-Paced
• 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
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk