TED Courses

Robots with Soul

Explore innovative robots designed by an animator/jazz musician/roboticist, featuring playful and reactive creations that interact musically with humans in this engaging TED talk.

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

So We Leaned In - Now What?

Sheryl Sandberg discusses the impact of her 2010 TED talk on women in business, exploring ongoing challenges and successes in gender equality in the workplace.

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

How an Obese Town Lost a Million Pounds

Discover how Oklahoma City's mayor led a transformative health initiative, resulting in a collective weight loss of one million pounds and improving the city's livability.

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

Never, Ever Give Up

Inspiring tale of perseverance: Diana Nyad's 100-mile swim from Cuba to Florida at age 64, overcoming jellyfish stings, hallucinations, and exhaustion to achieve her lifelong athletic goal.

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

Does Money Make You Mean?

Social psychologist Paul Piff explores how wealth affects behavior, revealing surprising insights from rigged Monopoly games and discussing the broader implications of inequality on society.

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

The 4 Stories We Tell Ourselves About Death

Philosopher Stephen Cave explores four common narratives humans use to cope with the inevitability of death, offering insights into our psychological relationship with mortality.

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

What I Learned from Nelson Mandela

Wildlife activist shares stories of animal-human interconnectedness, reflecting on the concept of "ubuntu" and Nelson Mandela's embodiment of generosity and compassion in nature.

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

How Societies Can Grow Old Better

Explore how different societies treat their elders and learn strategies for leveraging mature experience to create more inclusive, age-friendly communities and improve quality of life for older individuals.

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

How the NSA Betrayed the World's Trust - Time to Act

Mikko Hypponen discusses US surveillance of international internet users, highlighting the need for alternative solutions to American companies for global information needs.

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

What Will a Future Without Secrets Look Like?

Explore the blurred line between public and private in the digital age, examining research on privacy implications and the ease of matching strangers' photos with sensitive personal information.

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

Ingenious Homes in Unexpected Places

Photographer explores unconventional living spaces worldwide, showcasing human resilience and creativity in adapting to challenging environments through stunning visuals of unique habitats.

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

We Need a Heroic Narrative for Death

Inspiring talk on reframing death narratives, advocating for hope and heroism in end-of-life experiences to match the vibrancy of life itself.

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

Why Business Can Be Good at Solving Social Problems

Michael Porter argues for business involvement in solving major societal issues, highlighting profit-driven solutions as sustainable and scalable approaches to global challenges like climate change and water access.

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

Why Our IQ Levels Are Higher Than Our Grandparents'

Explore the cognitive evolution of the 20th century and its impact on IQ levels. Flynn discusses the shift in professions, thinking patterns, and the surprising consequences of our changing mental landscape.

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

Why Mayors Should Rule the World

Explore how city mayors are solving global issues more effectively than federal politicians, and why they should have greater influence on international policy-making.

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