TED Courses

A Juror's Reflections on the Death Penalty

Powerful personal account of a juror's journey from supporting to questioning the death penalty, exploring moral complexities and societal impact of capital punishment.

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

The Age of Genetic Wonder

Explore the future of genetic editing, its potential to redesign species and humanity, and the ethical implications of this revolutionary technology in biology and medicine.

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

The Political Progress Women Have Made and What's Next

Activist Cecile Richards discusses women's political progress, challenges, and the need for global equality. She offers ideas to build a revolution for women's representation in politics.

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

Reflections from a Lifetime Fighting to End Child Poverty

Marian Wright Edelman shares insights from her lifelong fight against child poverty, discussing her journey, influences, and the founding of the Children's Defense Fund in this inspiring TED Talk.

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

Embrace Your Raw, Strange Magic

Inspiring talk on embracing authenticity and personal truth, challenging societal norms for success. Encourages courage to live genuinely, highlighting the cost of conformity and the power of self-acceptance.

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

The Most Important Thing You Can Do to Fight Climate Change - Talk About It

Discover effective strategies for discussing climate change, focusing on shared values and inspiring hope. Learn to connect with others and motivate action through meaningful conversations.

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

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