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170 EpisodenIs remote work better than being in the office? It's complicated | Mark Mortensen
Opinions about remote work are plentiful and conflicting -- but what does the research say? Organizational design expert Mark Mortensen identifies the...
4 ways to make hybrid work better for everyone | Tsedal Neeley
How can we rethink hybrid work so it brings out the best in both in-person and distributed employees? Leadership expert Tsedal Neeley shares the chang...
The surprising psychology behind your urge to break the rules | Paul Bloom
We all experience it: that desire to do something wrong just for the sake of it. Whether it's walking on manicured grass or sticking your finger in a...
Demystifying the wild world of crypto | Laura Shin
Is crypto truly the next big thing, or is it just a money-sucking flash in the pan? In a wide-ranging interview, journalist Laura Shin explains what c...
How to tackle the stigma of living with HIV | Gareth Thomas
After his HIV diagnosis, former pro rugby player Gareth Thomas set out on a mission to tackle the stigma and shame that prevent people from getting th...
The truth about faking orgasms | Karen Gurney
Whose pleasure is prioritized during sex, and why? Psychosexologist Karen Gurney explains how a lack of equal pleasure in the bedroom actually reflect...
I'm terrified of wanting to be a billionaire | Pardis Parker
Comedian Pardis Parker presents an unfortunate truth: being rich won't make you a legend. In this rollicking comedy set, he roasts society's obsession...
4 ways to design a disability-friendly future | Meghan Hussey
Nearly fifteen percent of the world's population lives with a disability, yet this massive chunk of humanity is still routinely excluded from opportun...
The online community supporting queer Africans | Okong'o Kinyanjui
Feeling safe is a human right -- but in many African countries, colonial-era laws make it dangerous for LGBTQIA+ people to gather and share their sexu...
How to build an equitable and just climate future | Peggy Shepard
Everyone has the right to a clean environment -- but major disparities exist when it comes to who faces the consequences of pollution. Environmental j...
A new understanding of human history and the roots of inequality | David Wengrow
What if the commonly accepted narratives about the foundation of civilization are all wrong? Drawing on groundbreaking research, archaeologist David W...
An invitation to reexamine your familiar world | Gillian Tett
Before entering the world of financial journalism, Gillian Tett was a cultural anthropologist who studied how the past influences our present thoughts...
A creator-led internet, built on blockchain | Adam Mosseri
As digital assets like cryptocurrency and NFTs become more mainstream, design thinker and head of Instagram Adam Mosseri believes that creators are un...
How to heal a divided world | Michèle Lamont
How do we define worth in society, and who gets status? Sociologist Michele Lamont studies these questions and investigates ways to broaden the circle...
What my gender transition taught me about womanhood | Paula Stone Williams
After leading a well-established life as a pastor, father and husband, Paula Stone Williams could no longer deny her truth and transitioned. In this c...
The future will be shaped by optimists | Kevin Kelly
"Every great and difficult thing has required a strong sense of optimism," says editor and author Kevin Kelly, who believes that we have a moral oblig...
3 things men can do to promote gender equity | Jimmie Briggs
"It is time for a gender reckoning, beginning with men authentically confronting our internal selves and each other," says essayist and intersectional...
The origins of blackface and Black stereotypes | Dwan Reece
If you're wondering why blackface -- mimicking people of African descent via stereotypes and makeup-darkened skin -- is a big deal, then perhaps a lit...
I'm tired of people telling me to "grind" | Pardis Parker
In an uproarious stand-up set, comedian Pardis Parker rails against a central tenet of modern culture: the "grind."
Why a free and fair internet is more vital than ever | Priscilla Chomba-Kinywa
Without the internet, how would you have coped with the pandemic -- from work and school, to maintaining your closest relationships? In the digital ag...
How to escape the cynicism trap | Jamil Zaki
Some days, it's hard to be optimistic. But cynicism -- the idea that people are inherently selfish, greedy and dishonest -- is making humanity lonelie...
The forest is our teacher. It's time to respect it | Nemonte Nenquimo
For thousands of years, the Amazon rainforest has provided food, water and spiritual connection for its Indigenous inhabitants and the world. But the...
The haunting truth of ghost stories | Coya Paz Brownrigg
Ghost stories reveal much more than the ghouls and spirits that haunt them. Settle in for a spooky delight as theater educator Coya Paz Brownrigg lays...
How humanity doubled life expectancy in a century | Steven Johnson
Doubling human life expectancy in a century is our greatest achievement, says author Steven Johnson. How did we make it happen -- and can we keep it g...
The inaccurate link between body ideals and health | Nancy N. Chen
Global obesity rates are on the rise, but body shaming campaigns are doing more harm than good, says medical anthropologist Nancy N. Chen. Reflecting...
A taste of Mexico's ancient chocolate-making tradition | Germán Santillán
Dating back more than 800 years, chocolate is deeply woven into the Indigenous history of Oaxaca, Mexico. TED Fellow Germán Santillán talks about his...
The radical, revolutionary resilience of Black joy | Miracle Jones
In the face of trauma, happiness is resilience: a revolutionary act of thriving despite all odds, rather than wilting or surrendering. Community organ...
3 myths about racism that keep the US from progress | Candis Watts Smith
Racism morphs, spreading and hiding behind numerous half-truths and full-blown falsities about where it lives and who embodies it. In this actionable...
Why aren't there more Native American restaurants? | Sean Sherman
When you think of North American cuisine, do Indigenous foods come to mind? Chef Sean Sherman serves up an essential history lesson that explains the...
The anxiety that comes from being treated like an outsider | Valerie Purdie-Greenaway
The stress you may feel being otherized or stereotyped can take a significant toll on your health and well-being. In this thoughtful conversation, soc...
The infinite alchemy of storytelling | Zahra Al-Mahdi
TED Fellow Zahra Al-Mahdi was raised by screens -- "storytelling machines" like TV and the internet that shaped her sense of self and reality. Now a m...
The real-life superheroes helping Syrian refugees | Feras Fayyad
Society has a set of stories it tells itself about who refugees are and what they look like, says documentarian and TED Fellow Feras Fayyad. With his...
A feminist reimagining of Kenya's public transport | Naomi Mwaura
Kenya's minibuses -- known as "matatus" -- offer a convenient, affordable and colorful way for people to get around. But they also pose safety risks a...
What's your happiness score? | Dominic Price
How do you rediscover a happier, more purpose-driven (and less productivity-obsessed) self in the wake of the pandemic? Quiz yourself alongside work f...
An honest history of an ancient and "nasty" word | Kate Lister
With candor and cunning, sex historian Kate Lister chronicles the curious journey of an ancient, honest word with innocent origins and a now-scandalou...
Language around gender and identity evolves (and always has) | Archie Crowley
Dictionaries and grammar "rules" don't have the final word on language -- and believing they do can harm more than help, especially for the trans comm...
What if mental health workers responded to emergency calls? | Leslie Herod
When you report an emergency in the US, police, firefighters or paramedics answer the call. What if mental health professionals responded, too? Colora...
Love, sorrow and the emotions that power climate action | Knut Ivar Bjørlykhaug
Picture your favorite place in nature. How would you feel if it disappeared tomorrow? In this love letter to the planet, social worker and environment...
Why there's no such thing as objective reality | Greg Anderson
In the grand scheme of history, modern reality is a bizarre exception when compared to the worlds of ancient, precolonial and Indigenous civilizations...
How to get everyone to care about a green economy | Angela Francis
How do you get the environment to the top of everyone's priority list? You can't, says climate advocate Angela Francis -- but you can get them to care...