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  1. In defense of hip-hop | Roland Fryer

    2 februari 2026 · 14 min

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    Hip-hop often gets blamed for its controversial lyrics. What if there was a way to actually measure its impact on people's lives? Analyzing 40 years' worth of radio station data and lyrics from rappers like Tupac, Dr. Dre, Jay-Z and Kendrick Lamar, economist Roland Fryer puts one of culture's most notorious debates on trial. Lees meer

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  2. Sunday Pick: How to think critically about history — and why it matters (w/ David Ikard)

    1 februari 2026 · 30 min

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    Have you ever recalled a story only to have someone point out "that's not how it went"? Well, what happens when what we misrepresent are our historical narratives? David Ikard is a Professor of African American and Diaspora Studies at Vanderbilt University. In this episode, he talks about the societal and personal dangers of inaccurate history knowledge, and uncovers the real story of one of history’s most iconic figures. For the full text transcript, visit go.ted.com/BHTranscripts Lees meer

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  3. The language you're fluent in — but forgot how to hear | Louis VI

    31 januari 2026 · 19 min

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    What if the calm you feel when you hear birdsong isn't a coincidence, but ancient evolutionary wiring ... a signal that once meant safety? Musical ecologist and rapper Louis VI says humans are hardwired to nature's sonic language, but modern life has drowned it out. He explores how we can tap back into the "overwhelming chorus of aliveness" we’ve stopped hearing — and performs an original song incorporating rainforest recordings from the Amazon and the Caribbean. Lees meer

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  4. Why can't we better prepare for extreme weather? | Catherine Nakalembe

    30 januari 2026 · 11 min

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    Thanks to advanced technology, we can now see droughts and crop failures months before they hit. So why are millions of people still going hungry? TED Fellow Catherine Nakalembe, director of the NASA Harvest program in Africa, exposes the blind spots that keep life-saving climate intelligence from reaching the communities it's designed to protect — and shares how to turn early warning into early action. Lees meer

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  5. How to become a K-pop superstar — in 7 minutes | Charlene Kaye

    29 januari 2026 · 9 min

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    Want to become a K-pop superstar? Comedian and musician Charlene Kaye lays out the formula for breaking through in just a few easy steps, from rapping like a sexy baby to dancing like you’re making pizza in the Matrix. Part musical, part dance performance, part comedy show — this is your how-to guide for creating the next K-pop hit. Lees meer

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  6. What happened when I started scoring my life every day | Chris Musser

    28 januari 2026 · 12 min

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    Can you measure a "good life?" Management consultant Chris Musser set out to answer this question for himself, developing a daily tracker to monitor progress across nine dimensions, from faith and relationships to work and wellbeing. Learn how it helped him focus on what really matters — and how you can adopt this 90-second habit, too. Lees meer

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  7. The purity test that's killing clean energy | Riddhima Yadav

    27 januari 2026 · 11 min

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    Why is it taking so long to finance the climate transition? After years working with the world's largest wealth funds and banks, finance innovator Riddhima Yadav has seen the same pattern: the climate movement is seeking perfection over progress, and starving the very industries that need to transition most. Discover why working with emerging markets and heavy polluters might be the uncomfortable solution to powering a clean future. Lees meer

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  8. Are you spending your money wisely? | Wolfgang Schnellbaecher

    26 januari 2026 · 11 min

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    Drawing on his experience negotiating million-dollar deals for global brands, procurement expert Wolfgang Schnellbaecher distills the tricks of the world's best buyers into three simple rules to help you make the most of your money. Lees meer

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  9. Sunday Pick: Unsolicited Advice: How to get your mojo back at work | Fixable

    25 januari 2026 · 37 min

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    Are you feeling overwhelmed, uninspired, or burned out at work? In this special Unsolicited Advice episode, Anne and Frances are getting ready for summer by tackling the importance of rest and the power of intention. They offer unexpected tips and tricks for recovering from constant stress, owning what you need to feel alive and engaged, and creating an experience of work that unleashes your ambition. Lees meer

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  10. How to power the world 24/7 — without oil | Cindy Taff

    24 januari 2026 · 11 min

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    Deep beneath the Earth sits 50,000 times more energy than all the world's fossil fuel reserves, but accessing it requires using the same controversial technology that oil companies spent trillions to develop: fracking. Cindy Taff left Shell to prove that drilling for geothermal heat instead of hydrocarbons can deliver what solar, wind and fossil fuels can't — clean, renewable power at all times, regardless of weather. Could this be the breakthrough that finally solves our energy challenges? Lees meer

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  11. What I learned from cooking my way across a continent | Dieuveil Malonga

    23 januari 2026 · 24 min

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    Chef and TED Fellow Dieuveil Malonga traveled to nearly every country in Africa, tasting flavors straight from farms and local kitchens, to learn about the traditions that transform a dish. Today, he runs a center to train the next generation of top chefs from across the continent, collaboratively crafting food that shares each country’s culinary secrets with the world. Lees meer

    Following the talk, Lily James Olds, director of the TED Fellows program, interviews Malonga on Chefs Exchange, a program welcoming chefs around the world to share and innovate new methods of cooking.

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  12. How I found resilience as my life fell apart | Jane Marie Chen

    22 januari 2026 · 11 min

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    Entrepreneur and TED Fellow Jane Marie Chen started a company that created a low-cost portable incubator for premature babies in underserved communities, with the goal of saving more than one million babies around the world. But when a major setback at the company led to burnout, she had to make a choice. In this powerful talk, she shares what happened next — and how it taught her the secret to resilience. Lees meer

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  13. How to raise kids who can handle hard things | Kathryn Hecht

    21 januari 2026 · 19 min

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    Could exposing kids to their fears help them thrive later on in life? Exploring the science of exposure therapy, pediatric psychologist Kathryn Hecht shows how encouraging children to handle discomfort builds confidence and resilience. Through personal stories and practical strategies, she shares the secret for raising kids ready to meet life’s challenges. Lees meer

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  14. 3 possible futures for AI — which will we choose? | Alvin W. Graylin, Manoush Zomorodi

    20 januari 2026 · 12 min

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    After decades working in technology across both the US and China, Alvin W. Graylin sees three possible paths for the future of AI: one where tech giants create a class of trillionaires, one where competition escalates into war or one where humanity builds and shares this technology for the common good. In conversation with TED Radio Hour host Manoush Zomorodi, Graylin cuts through the hype to clarify how we choose the right path. Lees meer

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  15. The missing piece in climate action (it's not what you think) | Yi Li

    19 januari 2026 · 10 min

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    When entrepreneur Yi Li cofounded Farmworks, she set out to build 1,000 climate-smart farms across Kenya, complete with dams, irrigation and organic fertilizers. The science was sound, but reality proved more complicated. Learn what she discovered about the missing ingredient behind failed climate solutions — and how it challenges a core assumption of the environmental movement on how to create lasting impact. Lees meer

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  16. Sunday Pick: Interview: What happens to your brain without any social contact? with Dr. Vivek Murthy

    18 januari 2026 · 39 min

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    In this episode, TED Health host Dr. Shoshana Ungerleider invites Dr. Vivek Murthy, the 19th and 21st Surgeon General of the United States, to discuss the ongoing loneliness epidemic. Lees meer

    After the interview, Shoshana shares a TED-Ed talk from Terry Kupers, "What happens to your brain without social contact?" Everyone needs time to themselves, and peaceful solitude has stress-relieving benefits. But when being alone is forced upon you, the effects can be surprisingly extensive. And though different people experience distinct effects, symptoms tend to become more severe and persistent the longer they're isolated. So, how exactly does isolation affect your body and brain? Terry Kupers investigates. [Directed by Camille Bovey, narrated by Addison Anderson, music by Stephen LaRosa].

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  17. The art (and science) of stop-motion animation | Brian McLean

    17 januari 2026 · 16 min

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    You’re invited into the world of stop-motion animation, where design and engineering collide to create fan-favorite films. Visual effects artist Brian McLean (from the Oscar-winning studio behind “Coraline” and “ParaNorman”) explores how 3D printing is revolutionizing this century-old craft, showing how creative obsession paired with cutting-edge technology can reinvent the way we make things. Lees meer

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  18. The brilliance of bacteria (and how they combat waste) | Patricia Aymà Maldonado

    16 januari 2026 · 26 min

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    Bacteria are the most incredible creatures on Earth, says biotechnologist and TED Fellow Patricia Aymà Maldonado. She presents a groundbreaking technology that “trains” bacteria to transform organic waste into biodegradable plastic that behaves like the real thing. Learn how this creative, sustainable approach could revolutionize the plastics industry. Lees meer

    Following the talk, Lily James Olds, director of the TED Fellows program, interviews Maldonado on what it's like to make 100% biodegradable plastic at the tech company she co-founded, VEnvirotech, why the current recycling system actually increases plastic use, what other biotechnology companies can do to quickly scale for sustainability, and more.

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  19. Would you take a pill that made you love everyone? | Meghan Sullivan

    15 januari 2026 · 10 min

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    What if the secret to a good life isn't just what you achieve but how deeply you love? Drawing on wisdom from Aristotle, Jesus and modern social psychology, philosopher Meghan Sullivan offers tips on how to expand your capacity for love, even in the face of our modern challenges. Lees meer

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  20. Let's build AI data centers in space | Philip Johnston

    14 januari 2026 · 13 min

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    AI is setting up residence in the final frontier, says technologist Philip Johnston. He shares the incredible work being undertaken to build data centers in outer space — and how they might harness both solar power and frigid temperatures in order to address the AI energy challenge. Learn more about the affordability of this wild idea and how it could address concerns about the resources needed to keep up with the AI boom. Lees meer

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  21. Can you picture things in your mind? I can't | Alex Rosenthal

    13 januari 2026 · 9 min

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    Picture this: a rocket ship crash-lands on a planet, and an alien approaches the spacecraft. What do you see in your mind when you visualize this scene? For Alex Rosenthal (and many others), the answer is: absolutely nothing. Exploring the fascinating science of aphantasia, or the inability to generate mental images, he shows why our minds are much more different than we think. Lees meer

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  22. What gets lost when we treat conversations like transactions | Khaya Dlanga

    12 januari 2026 · 16 min

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    The most powerful stories are the ones told simply to connect with each other, says author Khaya Dlanga. Through humorous anecdotes and moving memories, he explores why it's the conversations we have without strategy or agenda that actually allow us to see one another. Lees meer

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  23. Sunday Pick: Why your brain is an unreliable narrator (w/ Aparna Nancherla) | How to Be a Better Human

    11 januari 2026 · 38 min

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    Impostor syndrome is one of many therapy-speak words that have gone mainstream in the past few years — but what is it, really? Aparna Nancherla knows all about it. Aparna is a comedian and the author of Unreliable Narrator: Me, Myself, and Impostor Syndrome. Despite her success as a performer, she isn’t immune to self-doubt. In this episode, she talks about the ways she’s learned to deal with impostor syndrome: like creating a resume listing all her failures, or making up words at parties to gauge other people’s reactions. She also shares how she learned to put less stock in success and what to do when your mind isn’t telling you the truth. For the full text transcript, visit go.ted.com/BHTranscripts Lees meer

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  24. Silence, the universal medicine | Pico Iyer

    10 januari 2026 · 13 min

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    In a world growing louder, faster and more fractured, author Pico Iyer makes the case for a radical act of repair. Explore why tapping into silence may be the best medicine you can give yourself, and everyone around you. Lees meer

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  25. Beyond the Talk: Pico Iyer on silence and stillness

    10 januari 2026 · 17 min

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    “Humans were never designed to live at a pace determined by machines,“ says author Pico Iyer. Following his talk at TED2025, he joins Elise Hu, host of TED Talks Daily, to share how he finds time for silence and mindfulness in a hyperactive world, why he avoids going online and how his previous TED Talk about ping pong led to him being cast in the film “Marty Supreme.” Lees meer

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  26. Why I spend hours sketching in conflict zones | George Butler

    9 januari 2026 · 32 min

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    Illustrator and TED Fellow George Butler reports on the ground from conflict zones, climate hotspots and humanitarian crises, using pen, ink and watercolors to highlight personal stories of perseverance. By slowing down and going deeper than the headlines, his humanistic approach is shifting how we think about the news. Lees meer

    Following the talk, Lily James Olds, director of the TED Fellows program, interviews Butler on why slow observation through drawing builds trust in of age of rapid AI-generated images.

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  27. Is inviting everyone to the meeting holding back global cooperation? | Qahir Dhanani

    8 januari 2026 · 11 min

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    International collaboration expert Qahir Dhanani makes the case for rebuilding public trust in broken institutions by embracing small, focused coalitions that can move faster and act bolder — offering a hopeful, practical vision for updating diplomacy to meet the world’s toughest challenges. Lees meer

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  28. How to introduce yourself — and get hired | Rebecca Okamoto

    7 januari 2026 · 11 min

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    First impressions matter, so how do you make yours count? Communication consultant Rebecca Okamoto outlines five simple ways to introduce yourself in 20 words or fewer, setting up any interview or conversation for those three crucial words: "Tell me more." Lees meer

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  29. The biggest global risks for 2026 | Ian Bremmer

    6 januari 2026 · 52 min

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    2026 is a tipping point year, says Ian Bremmer, founder of Eurasia Group. Highlighting the top risks that await the world, he breaks down the US military extraction of Venezuela leader Nicolás Maduro and explains why US President Donald Trump’s embrace of the “Donroe doctrine” kicks off the most uncertain geopolitical environment in decades. With stark insights on what’s to come in Europe, Russia and China, this is a can’t-miss look at the volatile world order. (This interview, hosted by TED’s Helen Walters, was recorded on January 5, 2026.) Lees meer

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  30. Sitting all day is killing you — here's what to do about it | Manoush Zomorodi

    5 januari 2026 · 12 min

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    You've heard that too much time online is bad for your mental health, but what is it doing to your body? In this energizing talk, journalist and author Manoush Zomorodi explains how tech habits (including sitting all day) affect your physical health, from making you feel exhausted to raising rates of chronic illness. With early results from a 20,000-person experiment, she shares a practical solution to go from "wired and tired" to feeling healthier and more productive. Lees meer

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  31. Sunday Pick: Building atomic habits with James Clear | from ReThinking with Adam Grant

    4 januari 2026 · 39 min

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    As a blogger and executive coach, James Clear spent years studying how to form and change habits. His research culminated in the book "Atomic Habits”, which has sold more than 15 million copies and been translated into over 50 languages. James speaks with Adam about changing our systems for achieving goals, building habits around identities as well as actions, and accumulating small wins that add up to big change. Transcripts for ReThinking are available at go.ted.com/RWAGscripts Lees meer

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  32. Interview: What happens in your brain when you pay attention? with Dr. Sasha Hamdani | from TED Health

    3 januari 2026 · 37 min

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    Attention isn't just about what we focus on -- it's also about what our brains filter out. By investigating patterns in the brain as people try to focus, computational neuroscientist Mehdi Ordikhani-Seyedlar hopes to build computer models that can be used to treat ADHD and help those who have lost the ability to communicate. Hear more about this exciting science in this brief, fascinating talk. After the talk, Shoshana speaks with psychiatrist and ADHD specialist Dr. Sasha Hamdani on transforming healthcare for patients and families with ADHD. Lees meer

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  33. How to live a meaningful life | Brian S. Lowery (re-release)

    2 januari 2026 · 15 min

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    What makes for a meaningful life? Social psychologist Brian S. Lowery explores three ideas tied to the experience of meaning and shows why simply pursuing personal achievements isn't the best way to find it. Lees meer

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  34. A 3-step guide to believing in yourself | Sheryl Lee Ralph (re-release)

    1 januari 2026 · 16 min

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    Sheryl Lee Ralph is a force, delivering iconic performances both on stage and screen. But she didn't always know if she'd make it big. In a lively talk sparkling with actionable advice, she shares how her struggles taught her what it takes to believe in herself -- and how we can all find the self-confidence to keep moving forward. Lees meer

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  35. An ode to living on Earth | Oliver Jeffers (re-release)

    31 december 2025 · 12 min

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    If you had to explain to a newborn -- or an alien -- what it means to be a human being living on Earth in the 21st century, what would you say? Visual artist Oliver Jeffers put his answer in a letter to his son, sharing pearls of wisdom on existence and the diversity of life. He shares observations of the "beautiful, fragile drama of human civilization" in this poetic talk paired with his original illustrations and animations. Lees meer

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  36. How to prepare yourself for 2026 (with 3 lessons from TED-Ed)

    30 december 2025 · 18 min

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    The end of the year is a time to reflect and think ahead. What hopes did you have for 2025, and what might be different for 2026? In this special episode, learn from three TED-Ed lessons on how to overcome your mistakes, make smarter decisions and get motivated even when you don’t feel like it. Lees meer

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  37. How art transforms brokenness into beauty | Lily Yeh (re-release)

    29 december 2025 · 15 min

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    Lily Yeh calls herself a barefoot artist: she travels the world with a suitcase full of art supplies, working with whoever wants to join her. In an inspiring talk, she shares the fruits of her collaborative art projects that bring color, community and beauty to public spaces often seen as “broken." Lees meer

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  38. Sunday Pick: 2025 Staff Picks - Best of How to Be a Better Human

    28 december 2025 · 30 min

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    Remember those fun high school superlatives like the “Class Clown” or the “Biggest Flirt”? In this special How to Be a Better Human season finale, you will be hearing from our previous guest Dallas Youth Poet Laureate Naisha Randhar and our team of editors, marketers, producers, fact-checkers and more on their favorite episodes this year. Lees meer

    How to Be a Better Human 2025 Superlatives

    Most Likely to Make You Rethink Your Place in the World

    Most Inspiring Story

    Most Likely to Make You Feel Your Feels

    Best Motivator

    Most Likely to Improve Your Life Tomorrow

    Biggest Perspective Shifter

    Most Shared Tidbit

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  39. 4 kinds of regret -- and what they teach you about yourself | Daniel H. Pink (re-release)

    27 december 2025 · 24 min

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    Regret is one of our most powerful emotions -- and also one of the most misunderstood. Over the past two years, author Daniel H. Pink has collected a trove of more than 16,000 regrets from people in 105 countries in an effort to better understand this mysterious emotion. He shares the key patterns that emerged (it all boils down to the same four core regrets, he says) and explains how to transform your own regrets in order to create the life you've always wanted to live. (This talk and conversation, hosted by TED current affairs curator Whitney Pennington Rodgers, was part of an exclusive TED Membership event. Visit ted.com/membership to become a TED Member.) Lees meer

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  40. Why your life needs novelty, no matter your age | Kenneth Chabert (re-release)

    26 december 2025 · 10 min

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    To truly savor life, pursue "powerful first experiences," says storyteller and nonprofit founder Kenneth Chabert. Learn more about how to create these meaningful moments, where mundane routine is broken by novel experiences in small but significant ways -- no matter how old you are. Lees meer

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  41. The spiritual wisdom we need for a planet in crisis | Tariq Al-Olaimy

    25 december 2025 · 16 min

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    As cascading climate challenges reshape our world, the most resilient systems are ones we often overlook. Ecological futurist Tariq Al-Olaimy has seen this firsthand in disaster-stricken communities, where church basements, mosque yards and temple networks form a "spiritual infrastructure" that sustains people long before formal aid arrives. Drawing on a decade of work with global faith coalitions, Al-Olaimy explores why spiritual traditions are uniquely equipped to navigate moments of collapse — and how aligning our inner values, economies and ecosystems may be essential to restoring life on a changing planet. Lees meer

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  42. What successful negotiators do differently | Kathryn Valentine

    24 december 2025 · 10 min

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    Studies show that women negotiate just as frequently as men — so why do they succeed half as often? With wit and humor, business consultant Kathryn Valentine unpacks the gender expectations of workplace negotiations, offering a clear equation for anyone to make a successful ask and get what they want. Lees meer

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  43. AI's next frontier isn't where you might expect | Hardy Pemhiwa

    23 december 2025 · 15 min

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    With a billion mobile phone users and a median population age of 19, Africa isn't catching up to the AI revolution — it's writing an entirely different playbook, says business leader Hardy Pemhiwa. He shows how a generation of entrepreneurs is using AI to teach classes, triage patients and boost farm yields through the power of local compute, local data and local languages. Lees meer

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  44. This is how kids should be learning with AI | Priya Lakhani

    22 december 2025 · 12 min

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    As AI races into classrooms, we risk confusing quick and easy answers with true learning, says AI education entrepreneur Priya Lakhani. She explains why being challenged is essential for making knowledge stick — and how AI can be designed to strengthen (not weaken) learning, teaching and thinking. Lees meer

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  45. What 2025 Taught Us—And Where 2026 Is Taking Us

    21 december 2025 · 56 min

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    What do foot massage parties, otters, and AI robot tutors have in common? To find out, tune into our special end-of-year conversation featuring the hosts from TED Talks Daily, TED Radio Hour, TED Business, and TED Tech! Elise Hu, Manoush Zomorodi, Modupe Akinola and Sherrell Dorsey got together to share the biggest ideas dominating their industry and the lesser-known insights they wished garnered more attention. From pushing back against AI advances to sharing the TED Talks that inspired them, Elise, Manoush, Modupe, and Sherrell reflect on 2025 and look ahead to 2026. Lees meer

    Conversations Mentioned

    TED Radio Hour

    Ray Kurzweil, "Could AI extend your life indefinitely? Futurist Ray Kurzweil thinks so"

    Victor Riparbelli, “Will AI avatars eventually teach our kids?”

    Philip Johns, “Singapore's otters are butting heads with their human neighbors. Can they coexist?”

    Restoring trust in government, "Move fast...and fix democracy?"

    TED Talks

    Sitoyo Lopokoiyit in conversation with Jacqueline Novogratz "A story of moral imagination and bold entrepreneurship"

    Sarah Beery, "How AI is unearthing hidden scientific knowledge"

    Scott Loarie (of iNaturalist), "The surprising power of your nature photos"

    Daniel Zavala-Araiza, "The best way to lower Earth’s temperature — fast"

    Jennifer Pahlka, "Coding a better government"

    Pinky Cole (Slutty Vegan), "How I make vegan food sexy"

    Jason Huang, "The high-wire act of unlocking clean energy"

    Jennifer Doudna, "CRISPR's next advance is bigger than you think"

    Jonny Sun, "You are not alone in your loneliness"

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  46. The case for spending more time with your friends | Rhaina Cohen

    20 december 2025 · 48 min

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    In a time when loneliness is becoming a public health crisis, author Rhaina Cohen says friendships aren't just nice to have — they’re essential to your health and happiness. She challenges the assumption that biological and romantic relationships matter most, exploring how close platonic bonds (when given real intention and commitment) can profoundly strengthen your life. (This conversation, hosted by TED's Whitney Pennington Rodgers, was part of an exclusive TED Membership event. TED Membership is the best way to support and engage with the big ideas you love from TED. To learn more, visit ted.com/membership.) Lees meer

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  47. How to make AI a force for good in climate | Amen Ra Mashariki and Manoush Zomorodi

    19 december 2025 · 13 min

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    In a now-famous Go match against a human in 2016, AI made Move 37 — a seemingly nonsensical play that baffled every expert but ultimately won it the match. Amen Ra Mashariki, director of AI at the Bezos Earth Fund, thinks we need AI to make that same kind of creative leap for climate solutions. In conversation with TED Radio Hour host Manoush Zomorodi, he shares a vision for new AI solutions to environmental problems that human experts haven't yet dreamed up. Lees meer

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  48. Why are people starting to sound like ChatGPT? | Adam Aleksic

    18 december 2025 · 27 min

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    Algorithms and AI don't just show us reality — they warp it in ways that benefit platforms built to exploit people for profit, says etymologist Adam Aleksic. From ChatGPT influencing our word choices to Spotify turning a data cluster into a new musical genre, he reveals how new technology subconsciously shapes our language, trends and sense of identity. "These aren't neutral tools," he says, encouraging us to constantly ask ourselves: How am I being influenced? Lees meer

    (After the talk, Aleksic sits down with Elise Hu, host of TED Talks Daily podcast, to discuss how he became interested in language and its evolution — from writing on leaves, clay and stone to AI models like ChatGPT.)

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  49. This movie changes every time you watch it | Gary Hustwit

    17 december 2025 · 14 min

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