TED Courses

The Work That Makes All Other Work Possible

Activist Ai-jen Poo advocates for equal rights and fair wages for domestic workers, highlighting their crucial role in society and inspiring us to value and learn from their dedication and care.

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

Me Too Is a Movement, Not a Moment

Tarana Burke reflects on the origins and global impact of the Me Too movement, emphasizing empathy between survivors and calling for dismantling the structures that enable sexual violence.

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

How Storytelling Helps Parents in Prison Stay Connected to Their Kids

Discover how Storybook Dads uses storytelling to maintain family bonds between incarcerated parents and their children, promoting stability and support for at-risk kids.

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

100 Solutions to Reverse Global Warming

Explore innovative solutions to reverse global warming, from renewable energy and land management to food production and education, offering hope for a regenerative future.

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

My Journey to Thank All the People Responsible for My Morning Coffee

A.J. Jacobs shares insights from his global journey to thank everyone involved in making his morning coffee, revealing the power of gratitude and interconnectedness in our daily lives.

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

What to Trust in a Post-Truth World

Explore confirmation bias and learn practical tools for finding trustworthy evidence in social media, politics, and beyond. Discover the importance of openness to being wrong for personal growth.

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

How I Accidentally Changed the Way Movies Get Made

Franklin Leonard shares how the Black List, an anonymous email sharing great screenplays, challenged Hollywood's narrow view of marketable stories and influenced the film industry's decision-making process.

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

Why I Have Coffee with People Who Send Me Hate Mail

Özlem Cekic shares her transformative journey from deleting hate mail to engaging in dialogue with its senders, revealing how face-to-face conversations can disarm hate and foster understanding.

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

Is War Between China and the US Inevitable?

Graham Allison explores the historical pattern of "Thucydides's Trap" to analyze potential conflict between a rising China and dominant US, offering insights on avoiding violent collision through common sense and courage.

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

How Isolation Fuels Opioid Addiction

Neuroscientist explores the link between social isolation and opioid addiction, revealing how human connection could be a powerful recovery tool for the ongoing crisis.

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

Why Being Respectful to Your Coworkers Is Good for Business

Discover how workplace respect boosts professional success and company profits. Learn science-backed insights on the costs of rudeness and the benefits of small acts of kindness in business settings.

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

What Happened When We Tested Thousands of Abandoned Rape Kits in Detroit

Prosecutor Kym Worthy discusses the discovery of untested rape kits in Detroit and her innovative program to track, test, and seek justice for victims, calling for a national effort to address this issue.

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

Why We Choke Under Pressure - and How to Avoid It

Discover the science behind choking under pressure and learn effective strategies to perform at your best in high-stress situations, presented by cognitive scientist Sian Leah Beilock.

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

A Love Letter to Realism in a Time of Grief

Explorando la tensión entre aceptación y esperanza en tiempos difíciles, Mark Pollock y Simone George comparten su innovador trabajo para curar la parálisis y ofrecen una perspectiva única sobre cómo enfrentar la adversidad.

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

What Commercialization Is Doing to Cannabis

Explore the unseen impacts of cannabis commercialization, focusing on THC potency and industry profits. Gain insights into the complexities of marijuana legalization and its societal implications.

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