TED Courses

What Makes Us Get Sick? Look Upstream

Exploring root causes of illness beyond symptoms, emphasizing the impact of lifestyle factors on health and advocating for a holistic approach to patient care in medical practice.

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

The Son of a Difficult Father

Explore the emotional journey of a British-Jamaican man navigating cultural divides and finding forgiveness for a challenging father-son relationship.

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

Own Your Body's Data

Discover the power of personal health data tracking and how it can provide valuable insights beyond traditional medical knowledge, empowering individuals to take control of their well-being.

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

The Dark Secrets of a Surveillance State

Explore the East German Stasi's powerful surveillance system and its impact on society. Gain insights into the fall of a surveillance state and the ease of turning citizens against each other.

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

How Do You Explain Consciousness?

Philosopher David Chalmers explores the mystery of consciousness, discussing its fundamental nature and sharing perspectives on understanding the phenomenon of our subjective experiences.

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

Our Unhealthy Obsession with Choice

Philosopher explores how excessive personal choices create anxiety and distract from collective decision-making, urging a shift towards social thinking and shared responsibilities.

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

A 30-Year History of the Future

MIT Media Lab founder explores 30 years of tech predictions, highlighting past innovations now commonplace and offering a bold forecast for the next three decades of technological advancement.

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

Why I Love a Country That Once Betrayed Me

George Takei reflects on his childhood experience in a Japanese-American internment camp, exploring how it shaped his views on patriotism and democracy in this thought-provoking TED talk.

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

Can Prejudice Ever Be a Good Thing?

Psychologist Paul Bloom explores the nature of prejudice, challenging common assumptions and offering insights on how to understand and control our biases for better decision-making.

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

Which Country Does the Most Good for the World?

Simon Anholt introduces the Good Country Index, a scale measuring countries' global contributions. He explores the unexpected consequences of globalization and challenges nations to think beyond their borders.

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

The 1s and 0s Behind Cyber Warfare

Explore cybersecurity research through pattern recognition and reverse engineering. Gain insights into decoding binary code and understanding the intricacies of cyber warfare in this engaging talk.

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

The DIY Orchestra of the Future

Explore innovative computer music creation using unconventional materials like Ikea bowls. Discover how the Stanford Laptop Orchestra pushes boundaries in expressive and beautiful musical performances.

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

What's Wrong with Your Pa$$w0rd?

Discover common password mistakes, security risks, and effective strategies for creating stronger passwords through real-world data analysis and expert insights on digital security.

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

What Makes a Word "Real"?

Explore the fascinating world of language evolution, slang, and the human decisions behind dictionary entries in this engaging talk by language historian Anne Curzan.

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

Why Truly Innovative Science Demands a Leap into the Unknown

Discover how embracing uncertainty and creativity in scientific research can lead to breakthrough innovations and personal growth, inspired by insights from improv theater.

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