TED Talks & Presentations

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My 7 Species of Robot

Discover seven innovative, all-terrain robots including a humanoid soccer player and cliff-gripping climber. Learn the creative secrets behind RoMeLa's groundbreaking robotic engineering achievements.

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

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The Emotion Behind Invention

Inspiring talk on developing advanced prosthetic arms for soldiers, driven by personal stories and a desire to improve lives through innovative engineering and design.

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

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How Great Design Makes Ideas New

Legendary graphic designer explores the essence of compelling posters, breaking down ideas to make them new, inspired by a painting and delving into the art of visual communication.

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

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How to Expose the Corrupt

Peter Eigen discusses how Transparency International combats systematic government corruption and its global impact, offering insights into exposing and countering corrupt practices worldwide.

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

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Teaching One Child at a Time

Inspiring talk on transforming education in India's slums through individualized attention, focusing on each child's potential rather than overwhelming statistics. Highlights innovative approach to uplift underprivileged communities.

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

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Why We Need to Go Back to Mars

Planetary scientist Joel Levine presents intriguing discoveries about Mars, including ice-filled craters and ancient ocean traces, making a compelling case for further exploration to uncover potential past life.

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

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Take Health Care Off the Mainframe

Eric Dishman advocates for a shift to personal, networked, home-based health care systems to address the needs of an aging population and revolutionize the current centralized healthcare model.

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

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Suspended Animation Is Within Our Grasp

Explore the groundbreaking research on suspended animation and its potential to save lives in medical emergencies. Learn how toxic gas can safely pause and restart life processes.

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

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How I Fell in Love with a Fish

Chef Dan Barber's humorous journey to find sustainable, delicious fish leads to a revolutionary farming method in Spain, challenging traditional views on seafood sustainability and culinary innovation.

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

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In the Internet Age, Dance Evolves - The LXD

Electrifying performance showcasing global street-dance culture, powered by internet connectivity. The LXD demonstrates extraordinary dance skills, blending technology and art in a captivating 18-minute showcase.

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

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Before Avatar - A Curious Boy

James Cameron reveals how his childhood fascination with science fiction and deep-sea diving fueled his creativity, leading to the success of blockbuster films like Aliens, Terminator, Titanic, and Avatar.

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

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My 5 Lives as an Artist

Raghava KK shares his journey through five artistic incarnations, exploring how life experiences shaped his evolving artistic identity and creative expression.

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

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How Brains Learn to See

Groundbreaking research on brain's visual development: treating children born blind and studying how their brains interpret visual data, offering insights into neuroscience, engineering, and autism.

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

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The Wireless Future of Medicine

Explore the future of healthcare with smartphones monitoring vital signs and chronic conditions, reducing hospital stays through innovative wireless medical devices.

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

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Four Ways to Fix a Broken Legal System

Lawyer Philip Howard proposes four solutions to simplify US law, addressing the paralysis caused by fear of lawsuits in professions like teaching and medicine.

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