TED Courses

An Economic Reality Check

Piercing challenge to economic principles, exploring solutions to global crises and investing in our future. Offers fresh perspectives on recession, climate change, and inequality.

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

I Am My Connectome

Explore a groundbreaking brain model focusing on neuron connections, potentially revolutionizing our understanding of the mind and individual neural patterns.

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

Mothers Helping Mothers Fight HIV

Inspiring talk on mothers2mothers, an innovative network of HIV-positive women in sub-Saharan Africa providing crucial support and changing lives in the face of limited medical resources.

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

How YouTube Is Driving Innovation

Explore how web video fuels Crowd Accelerated Innovation, a self-sustaining learning cycle with potential impact rivaling the printing press, and its implications for organizational openness.

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

An Independent Diplomat

Carne Ross advocates for a new diplomacy model that empowers small nations, adapts to changing borders, and embraces innovation, drawing from his experience as a "freelance diplomat" after leaving the British diplomatic corps.

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

The Technology of the Heart

His Holiness the Karmapa shares his journey as a reincarnated Tibetan Buddhist leader and emphasizes the importance of developing compassion and inner wisdom alongside technological advancements.

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

The Beauty of Data Visualization

Explore how complex data sets can be transformed into visually appealing diagrams, revealing hidden patterns and connections to navigate information overload and change our worldview.

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

How Big Brands Can Help Save Biodiversity

Discover how engaging key companies in sustainable practices can transform global markets and protect biodiversity, as explained by WWF's Jason Clay in this insightful TED Talk.

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

How Monkeys Mirror Human Irrationality

Explore the roots of human irrationality through primate behavior experiments. Discover how monkeys make similar silly choices, shedding light on our own decision-making processes.

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

Wiring an Interactive Ocean

Explore the groundbreaking underwater network of cameras and sensors transforming our oceans into a global interactive laboratory, sparking an explosion of rich data about the world below.

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

The Art of Choosing

Explore the psychology of decision-making with Sheena Iyengar as she reveals surprising insights on how we make choices and their impact on our lives and attitudes.

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

How We Found Hundreds of Earth-Like Planets

Astronomer discusses groundbreaking discovery of hundreds of Earth-like planets, exploring their potential for harboring life and advancing our understanding of biological origins in the universe.

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

Superheroes Inspired by Islam

Naif Al-Mutawa discusses "THE 99," a comic book series featuring Islamic-inspired superheroes who combat stereotypes, extremism, and promote positive messages while collaborating with the Justice League.

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

The Politics of Fiction

Explore how storytelling transcends cultural boundaries, expands imagination, and challenges identity politics through the power of fiction and shared experiences.

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

How to Listen to Global Voices

Discover strategies to diversify your online information sources and engage with global perspectives, expanding your worldview beyond familiar voices and languages.

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