TED Courses

Science Didn't Understand My Kids' Rare Disease Until I Decided to Study It

Sharon Terry's journey from stay-at-home mom to citizen scientist, revolutionizing rare disease research through collaboration and determination, inspiring others to take action and make a difference in medical science.

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

Truths I Learned from Life and Writing

Renowned author shares life wisdom on family, writing, spirituality, and personal growth, offering humor and insights on navigating the complexities of human existence.

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

The Refugee Crisis Is a Test of Our Character

David Miliband discusses the global refugee crisis, emphasizing personal responsibility and offering practical ways to help. He challenges viewers to turn empathy into action and make a difference in refugees' lives.

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

Don't Fear Intelligent Machines - Work with Them

Garry Kasparov explores the potential of human-machine collaboration, urging us to embrace AI as a tool for progress and innovation rather than fearing it as a threat to humanity.

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

How to Find a Wonderful Idea

OK Go's lead singer reveals the band's creative process for their innovative music videos, exploring how to discover wonder and surprise in artistic endeavors.

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

The Trauma of Systematic Racism Is Killing Black Women - A First Step Toward Change

Inspiring talk on empowering Black women through walking, self-care, and community building to combat health disparities and systemic racism, drawing from historical resilience and modern activism.

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

What Makes Life Worth Living in the Face of Death

Lucy Kalanithi shares a poignant reflection on life, purpose, and embracing the full human experience, inspired by her late husband's journey with terminal cancer and his turn to writing.

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

Three Principles for Creating Safer AI

Explore principles for developing safe AI with uncertainty, common sense, and human values, aiming to harness superintelligent AI's power while preventing potential catastrophic outcomes.

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

The Biology of Our Best and Worst Selves

Explore the biological roots of human behavior with neuroscientist Robert Sapolsky as he examines the factors influencing our compassionate and violent tendencies across various timescales.

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

Behind the Lies of Holocaust Denial

Historian Deborah Lipstadt explores Holocaust denial, its deliberate distortion of history, and the importance of defending truth against those who assault facts in this thought-provoking talk.

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

On Tennis, Love and Motherhood

Tennis legend Serena Williams shares personal insights on her career, relationships, and motherhood in a candid conversation with journalist Gayle King, revealing triumphs and challenges.

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

A Doctor's Case for Medical Marijuana

Physician investigates medical marijuana, debunking myths and revealing surprising findings. Explores potential lessons for mainstream medicine, emphasizing patient-centered care and the need for more research.

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

How Radio Telescopes Show Us Unseen Galaxies

Astronomer Natasha Hurley-Walker explores how radio telescopes reveal unseen galaxies, probing the universe's mysteries through light spectrums invisible to the human eye.

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

Why the Only Future Worth Building Includes Everyone

El Papa Francisco aboga por la esperanza, igualdad y solidaridad en un mensaje inspirador para todas las personas, enfatizando la importancia de reconocer la humanidad en cada individuo.

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

How Early Life Experience Is Written into DNA

Explore how early life experiences shape DNA expression, influencing health and behavior across generations through epigenetics, with pioneering insights from Moshe Szyf's research.

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