TED Talks & Presentations

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Transplant Cells, Not Organs

Pioneering surgeon explores innovative alternatives to organ transplants, focusing on cell transplantation and discovering healing cells in unexpected places.

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

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Remaking My Voice

Film critic Roger Ebert shares his inspiring journey of finding a new voice after losing his ability to speak due to cancer, demonstrating resilience and the power of human connection.

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

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Looking Past Limits

Inspiring talk challenging perceptions and encouraging viewers to overcome self-imposed limitations, featuring activist Caroline Casey's extraordinary life story and personal revelation.

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

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Listen, Learn, Then Lead

Four-star general Stanley McChrystal shares leadership insights from his military career, emphasizing the importance of listening, learning, and addressing potential failures to build a shared sense of purpose across diverse teams.

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

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The Greatest TED Talk Ever Sold

Filmmaker explores brand marketing's hidden influence through humor and persistence, creating a fully sponsored film about sponsorship. Uncovers the world of corporate sponsorship in media and entertainment.

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

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It's Time to Question Bio-Engineering

Explore groundbreaking bio-engineering experiments and their ethical implications. Wolpe challenges us to consider the boundaries of scientific advancement and establish guidelines for future research.

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

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If I Should Have a Daughter - Sarah Kay

Inspiring spoken word performance and personal journey of poet Sarah Kay, exploring self-expression, teaching, and the power of words through Project V.O.I.C.E.

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

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Why Light Needs Darkness

Explore the interplay of light and darkness in architecture with lighting expert Rogier van der Heide, who reveals innovative approaches to illumination in classic buildings.

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

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Understanding Cancer Through Proteomics

Danny Hillis explores proteomics as the next frontier in cancer research, explaining how studying proteins in the body can lead to new insights into cancer development and potential treatments.

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

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The Sound the Universe Makes

Explore the unexpected sonic landscape of space as physicist Janna Levin reveals the universe's soundtrack, from black holes' percussive effects to dramatic cosmic events, in this mind-expanding journey through outer space.

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

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The Social Animal

David Brooks explores cognitive science insights on human nature, challenging individual-centric views and highlighting the importance of social connections in shaping our behavior and decision-making processes.

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

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The Birth of a Word

MIT researcher's groundbreaking study on language acquisition using home video footage reveals insights into how infants learn to speak, with implications for understanding human learning processes.

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

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A Historic Moment in the Arab World

Explore the Arab world's democratic revolution through the eyes of Al Jazeera's head, examining the role of youth, technology, and changing mindsets in driving unprecedented social change.

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

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Saving Faces

Explore facial reconstruction surgery's impact on lives, surgical advancements, and the celebration of humanity through portraits of disfigured individuals.

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

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On Being a Woman and a Diplomat

Former US Secretary of State discusses women's issues in foreign policy, emphasizing their critical importance and challenging the notion of them being "soft" topics. Includes Q&A session.

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