TED Courses

How Shocking Events Can Spark Positive Change

Naomi Klein explores how crises can lead to societal transformation, proposing a vision for a cleaner economy and fairer society through collective action and reimagining our future together.

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

Do You Really Know Why You Do What You Do?

Explore choice blindness and self-knowledge through fascinating experiments, challenging our understanding of decision-making and revealing the complexities of human behavior.

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

How to Resolve Racially Stressful Situations

Psychologist Howard C. Stevenson discusses racial literacy as a tool to manage and reduce stress in racially charged situations, helping build confidence and promote productive responses.

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

The Gift and Power of Emotional Courage

Discover strategies for emotional agility and learn how embracing your true feelings can positively impact your life, career, and relationships in this insightful and potentially transformative talk.

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

The Business Benefits of Doing Good

Discover how businesses can drive societal solutions and improve their bottom line through "total societal impact," moving beyond traditional corporate social responsibility for mutual benefit.

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

How to Put the Power of Law in People's Hands

Discover how community paralegals are transforming access to justice, breaking down legal complexities, and empowering socially excluded individuals to claim their rights and find solutions.

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

A One-Man Musical Phenomenon

Experience Jacob Collier's dynamic performance as he recreates his London music studio, showcasing his multi-instrumental talents and innovative visuals in a captivating 15-minute musical journey.

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

Want to Get Great at Something? Get a Coach

Discover how coaching can dramatically improve performance in complex fields. Atul Gawande shares insights on the power of external perspective, habit formation, and skill breakdown for continuous improvement and excellence.

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

Our Treatment of HIV Has Advanced - Why Hasn't the Stigma Changed?

Arik Hartmann shares his personal experience living with HIV, challenging misconceptions and calling for a change in societal perceptions to match medical advancements in HIV treatment.

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

Why I'm Done Trying to Be "Man Enough"

Justin Baldoni challenges traditional masculinity, encouraging men to embrace vulnerability, sensitivity, and listening. He explores redefining manhood for a more compassionate and authentic human experience.

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

How We're Using Drones to Deliver Blood and Save Lives

Innovative drone delivery system revolutionizing healthcare logistics in remote areas, transporting vital medical supplies and inspiring future engineers through cutting-edge technology and humanitarian impact.

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

How to Transform Apocalypse Fatigue into Action on Global Warming

Discover psychological strategies to overcome climate change inaction and learn how to make environmental care feel personal, achievable, and empowering in this informative and engaging talk.

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

How Judges Can Show Respect

Victoria Pratt shares four principles of "procedural justice" to ensure dignity and respect in courtrooms, transforming the judicial process and positively impacting lives in Newark and beyond.

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

The Biggest Risks Facing Cities and Some Solutions

Explore urban fragility through interactive maps and discover six principles for building resilient cities. Learn how cities can be the foundation for political life and an antidote to reactionary nationalism.

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

Why Women Stay Silent After Sexual Assault

Inés Hercovich explora las razones detrás del silencio de las mujeres tras sufrir agresiones sexuales, ofreciendo una perspectiva íntima sobre estas experiencias y las difíciles decisiones que enfrentan las sobrevivientes.

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