TED-Ed Talks & Presentations

TED-Ed

A Reality Check on Renewables

Explore the mathematical limitations of renewable energy sources and their land requirements, while understanding the importance of pursuing sustainable options.

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

TED-Ed

How Great Leaders Inspire Action

Discover the powerful "Why?" model for inspirational leadership, exploring examples from Apple to MLK in this thought-provoking talk by Simon Sinek.

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

TED-Ed

How to Fool a GPS

Explore the future of geolocation technology, its potential applications, and ethical implications with expert Todd Humphreys in this thought-provoking talk.

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

TED-Ed

Medicine's Future? There's an App for That

Explore the future of medicine with innovative tools, tests, and apps bringing diagnostic information to patients' bedsides, revolutionizing healthcare through exponential technologies.

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

TED-Ed

Behind the Great Firewall of China

Explore China's Internet landscape, censorship, and the rise of social media as a powerful force shaping public discourse and challenging traditional power structures.

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

TED-Ed

A Navy Admiral's Thoughts on Global Security

Explore a collaborative approach to global security with Navy Admiral James Stavridis, who advocates for building bridges rather than walls in addressing future security challenges.

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

TED-Ed

Want to Help Someone? Shut Up and Listen

Discover the power of listening in aid work and entrepreneurship. Learn to tap into local entrepreneurial spirit for effective problem-solving and sustainable development.

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

TED-Ed

Why Global Jihad Is Losing

Exploring the evolution of jihad, its misappropriation by extremists, and the decline of global jihad movements in the wake of societal changes and the Arab Spring.

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

TED-Ed

Neuroscience, Game Theory, Monkeys

Explore the fascinating intersection of neuroscience and game theory, revealing insights into human decision-making and surprising comparisons with primate behavior.

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

TED-Ed

The Art of Creating Awe

Discover how movie effects can enhance reality and create awe-inspiring moments in films like Apollo 13, Titanic, and Hugo with visual effects expert Rob Legato.

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

TED-Ed

Be an Artist, Right Now!

Inspiring talk on unleashing creativity, overcoming self-doubt, and embracing your inner artist through playful exploration and childlike wonder.

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

TED-Ed

Parkinson's, Depression and the Switch That Might Turn Them Off

Exploring deep brain stimulation's potential to treat neurological disorders like Parkinson's and depression through precise electrode placement and stimulation control.

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

TED-Ed

All Your Devices Can Be Hacked

Explore the vulnerabilities of everyday devices and learn about the potential dangers of an increasingly hackable world in this eye-opening talk by cybersecurity expert Avi Rubin.

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

TED-Ed

Let's Talk About Dying

Thought-provoking exploration of end-of-life care preferences, encouraging viewers to have important conversations about death and make informed decisions for their final days.

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

TED-Ed

Energy from Floating Algae Pods

Discover an innovative plan to grow biofuel using micro-algae in offshore pods, potentially revolutionizing sustainable energy production and wastewater management.

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