TED-Ed Talks & Presentations

TED-Ed

Are Droids Taking Our Jobs

Explore the impact of automation on jobs, examining historical trends and future possibilities for human work in an increasingly technological world.

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

TED-Ed

A Teacher Growing Green in the South Bronx

Stephen Ritz shares his innovative approach to education, using urban gardening to transform students' lives and revitalize the South Bronx community, creating opportunities for food, jobs, and environmental improvement.

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

TED-Ed

The 3 A's of Awesome

Heartfelt exploration of life's simple joys, revealing three secrets to living an awesome life: Attitude, Awareness, and Authenticity. Inspiring talk on finding happiness in everyday moments.

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

TED-Ed

True Success

Legendary coach John Wooden redefines success, sharing wisdom from his UCLA days, poetry, and his father's teachings in an inspiring talk on pursuing personal excellence.

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

TED-Ed

How Open Data is Changing International Aid

Explore how open data revolutionizes international aid, enhancing transparency and effectiveness. Learn guidelines for maximizing impact and reducing corruption in development efforts.

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

TED-Ed

Who Controls the World?

Explore complexity theory's insights into global economic control, revealing how power concentration in few hands impacts us all.

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

TED-Ed

A Girl Who Demanded School

Inspiring story of Kakenya Ntaiya's journey from traditional Maasai life to education advocate, highlighting her determination to build a school for girls in her community and empower future generations.

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

TED-Ed

Your Brain Is More Than a Bag of Chemicals

Neurobiologist explores targeted psychiatric medications, challenging traditional approaches to brain chemistry for improved mental health treatments with fewer side effects.

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

TED-Ed

Weaving Narratives in Museum Galleries

Explore the art of museum curation with Thomas P. Campbell, director of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, as he discusses storytelling through object placement and exhibition design.

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

TED-Ed

Averting the Climate Crisis

Discover 15 actionable ways to combat climate change, from personal choices to community involvement, presented with humor and insight by environmental advocate Al Gore.

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

TED-Ed

Can Democracy Exist Without Trust?

Explore the impact of five major revolutions on political culture and democracy, examining how progress has paradoxically eroded trust in democratic institutions.

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

TED-Ed

How a Fly Flies

Explore the remarkable evolutionary feat of insect flight, focusing on fruit flies' delicate wings, powerful muscles, and sophisticated brains that enable their aerial prowess.

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

TED-Ed

Strange Answers to the Psychopath Test

Explore the blurred line between sanity and insanity with author Jon Ronson's hair-raising delivery, live-mixed sound, and animated presentation on psychopathy and mental health diagnoses.

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

TED-Ed

The Journey Across the High Wire

Explore the captivating journey of high-wire artist Philippe Petit, from his first magic trick to his iconic Twin Towers walk, in this inspiring and intimate talk.

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

TED-Ed

The Single Biggest Health Threat Women Face

Pioneering research on women's heart health, revealing unique symptoms and treatments, challenging traditional understanding of cardiovascular disease.

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