TED Courses

It's Time for Women to Run for Office

Inspiring talk on women in politics, overcoming bias, and changing the narrative. Halla Tómasdóttir shares her journey running for president of Iceland, encouraging more women to pursue leadership roles.

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

How the US Should Use Its Superpower Status

Explore the changing dynamics of global leadership and the US's role in a world without a single dominant power. Gain insights into international politics and the challenges of the new world order.

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

Inside the Mind of a Former Radical Jihadist

Former jihadist Manwar Ali reflects on his experience with radicalization and appeals to those drawn to extremism, urging them to let go of anger and hatred and embrace goodness, beauty, and truth in others.

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

Machine Intelligence Makes Human Morals More Important

Zeynep Tufekci explores the impact of AI on decision-making, highlighting potential risks and emphasizing the importance of human ethics in guiding machine intelligence development.

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

Ballroom Dance That Breaks Gender Roles - Liquid Lead Technique

Explore a revolutionary approach to ballroom dancing that challenges traditional gender roles, featuring a captivating demonstration of the "Liquid Lead" technique that transforms classic dances.

• YouTube
• 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Technology Hasn't Changed Love - Here's Why

Anthropologist Helen Fisher explores how technology impacts modern love, arguing that while courtship methods have evolved, fundamental principles remain unchanged, leading to slower, more intimate relationships.

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

The Future of Money

Explore the revolutionary potential of cryptocurrencies and their impact on traditional financial systems, envisioning a future where digital currencies reshape how we transact and interact with money.

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

The New American Dream

Redefining success: Journalist Courtney Martin explores a new American Dream focused on community and creativity, challenging traditional notions of progress and encouraging meaningful life choices.

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

The Risky Politics of Progress

Discover three innovative tools for solving global issues like terrorism and inequality, drawn from inspiring stories of world leaders tackling complex challenges head-on.

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

Bring on the Female Superheroes

Passionate exploration of the lack of female superhero merchandise and its impact on children's perceptions of gender roles in society, highlighting the need for diverse representation in popular culture.

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

A Letter to All Who Have Lost in This Era

Anand Giridharadas explores societal disconnect and offers a path to unity through empathy and mutual understanding, urging listeners to commit to the dream of each other in this thought-provoking talk.

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

How Africa Can Keep Rising

Economist Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala discusses Africa's positive growth trend and outlines eight key challenges the continent must address to ensure continued progress and a better future.

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

Nature is Everywhere - We Just Need to Learn to See It

Redefining nature to include urban spaces and encouraging children to interact with it, fostering a love for the environment beyond pristine wilderness.

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

How Computers Are Learning to Be Creative

Explore how neural networks can generate art and poetry, blurring the line between perception and creativity in machine learning. Witness captivating demos of AI-generated visual and textual content.

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

The Birth of Virtual Reality as an Art Form

Explore how innovative technologies shape personal, interactive storytelling through virtual reality, bridging the gap between audience and creator in this immersive TED talk by Chris Milk.

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