TED Courses

How Common Threats Can Make Common - Political Ground

Jonathan Haidt explores how shared challenges can unite opposing political factions, proposing strategies for collaborative problem-solving to address major global issues and benefit humanity.

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

Your Body Language May Shape Who You Are

Explore how "power posing" can boost confidence and potentially impact success. Learn about the effects of body language on self-perception and others' views in this thought-provoking talk.

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

The Problem with Eyewitness Testimony

Explore how human memory can create false eyewitness accounts in criminal cases, challenging our understanding of perception and recall in high-stakes situations.

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

What We're Learning from Online Education

Explore how online education revolutionizes learning through data analysis, making top-tier university courses accessible globally and providing insights into knowledge processing.

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

Music and Emotion Through Time

Explore the evolution of classical music through written notation, recording, and remixing in this captivating overview by renowned conductor Michael Tilson Thomas.

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

A 40-Year Plan for Energy

Energy theorist Amory Lovins outlines a comprehensive strategy to end global oil dependence, discussing innovative solutions like lightweight vehicles and smarter transportation systems to achieve a sustainable energy future.

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

The Surprising Science of Happiness

Explore the counterintuitive science behind happiness and learn how our psychological immune system can help us find joy, even when life doesn't go as planned.

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

Why Is Our Universe Fine-Tuned for Life?

Explore the mystery of our universe's apparent fine-tuning for life with Brian Greene. Discover how the concept of a multiverse may provide answers to this cosmic riddle.

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

Let's Put Birth Control Back on the Agenda

Melinda Gates advocates for global access to contraception, emphasizing its crucial role in social change and women's empowerment. She presents a compelling case for renewed focus on this often controversial topic.

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

From Mach-20 Glider to Hummingbird Drone

Explore DARPA's groundbreaking projects, from robotic hummingbirds to thought-controlled prosthetics, and learn how embracing the possibility of failure leads to extraordinary innovations.

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

Listening to Shame - Brené Brown

Explore the impact of confronting shame head-on with Brené Brown's insightful and humorous talk, offering a path to healing and personal growth through vulnerability and self-acceptance.

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

We Need to Talk About an Injustice

Human rights lawyer Bryan Stevenson delivers a powerful talk on racial injustice in America's legal system, sharing personal stories and hard truths to advocate for change and greater awareness of systemic issues.

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

The Real Reason for Brains

Explore how the brain evolved primarily for movement control, not thinking or feeling, in this entertaining and data-rich talk by neuroscientist Daniel Wolpert.

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

Time to End the War in Afghanistan

British MP Rory Stewart shares insights from his experiences in Afghanistan, questioning the ongoing Western intervention and advocating for humility and local expertise in successful military operations.

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

Cello Performance: Modern Etude and Meditative Music-Video Hybrid

Cellist Maya Beiser performs a mesmerizing multi-part etude and a meditative music/video hybrid, showcasing innovative techniques and technology to create transformative sound experiences.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video