Ted Talks Daily

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Want TED Talks on the go? Every weekday, this feed brings you our latest talks in audio format. Hear thought-provoking ideas on every subject imaginable -- from Artificial Intelligence to Zoology, and everything in between -- given by the world's leading thinkers and doers. This collection of talks, given at TED and TEDx conferences around the globe, is also available in video format.

Episodes

  • The internet's accessibility problem -- and how to fix it | Clive Loseby

    21/12/2022 Duration: 11min

    The internet provides access to knowledge for billions across the world, but how accessible is it really? Website accessibility advocate Clive Loseby sheds light on why many parts of the web are closed off to those with disabilities -- and lays out some steps to make being online better for everyone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • The board game getting kids excited about school | Joel Baraka

    20/12/2022 Duration: 12min

    Going to school in a refugee camp can be complicated: students encounter crowded classrooms, rigid curricula and limited access to teachers. Joel Baraka, who grew up in the Kyangwali refugee camp in Uganda, is determined to change that for the better. He shows how educational board games can be a fun and effective way to improve access to learning and help kids thrive in and out of school. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Are insect brains the secret to great AI? | Frances S. Chance

    19/12/2022 Duration: 09min

    Are insects the key to brain-inspired computing? Neuroscientist Frances S. Chance thinks so. In this buzzy talk, she shares examples of the incredible capabilities of insects -- like the dragonfly's deadly accurate hunting skills and the African dung beetle's superstrength -- and shows how untangling the mysterious web of neurons in their tiny brains could lead to breakthroughs in computers, AI and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Why joy is a state of mind | Angélique Kidjo and Femi Oke

    16/12/2022 Duration: 17min

    With infectious energy, singer-songwriter Angélique Kidjo ties together the threads of her legendary career as a creative force and global activist. In conversation with journalist Femi Oke, she discusses how joy powers her music (and sings an incredible impromptu song), details her work spreading educational opportunities to women and girls across Africa and shares her belief that everybody has the power to tap into their potential. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • A creative approach to community climate action | Xavier Cortada

    15/12/2022 Duration: 11min

    When he learned of the threat that rising sea levels posed to his coastal hometown of Miami, Florida, eco-artist Xavier Cortada founded a movement around beautifully designed elevation markers highlighting the risk of flood damage. The collaborative art project quickly mobilized action -- and excited some controversy. Watch as Cortada offers a creative vision of community organizing inspired by art that engages, educates and empowers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • 5 hiring tips every company (and job seeker) should know | Nithya Vaduganathan

    14/12/2022 Duration: 08min

    To keep up with a rapidly evolving job market, hiring practices need to change, too. In this practical talk, talent strategy expert Nithya Vaduganathan shares five crucial tips every hiring manager (and job seeker) should know in order to cultivate an inclusive work culture, inspire productivity and unleash talent hiding in plain sight. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Can the metaverse bring us closer to wildlife? | Gautam Shah

    13/12/2022 Duration: 06min

    Technologist and TED Fellow Gautam Shah invites us to imagine how the metaverse could redefine the relationships between humans and other species. By giving individual wild animals a personal identity (such as Fio, a young orangutan in Borneo, or Mweituria, an elephant living in Kenya) and sharing data on their migration, milestones and habitats, Shah thinks we could empathize with wildlife in a whole new way. Learn more about how emerging technology could bring us closer to the natural world -- and what the connections we build there could mean for the future of the planet. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • The billion-dollar pollution solution humanity needs right now | Stacy Kauk

    12/12/2022 Duration: 13min

    Could the same mechanism used to accelerate vaccine development work for spurring solutions to the climate crisis? Sustainability innovator Stacy Kauk introduces the billion-dollar fund to supercharge the carbon removal market, which would help build a new industry aimed at drawing down carbon pollution from the air and storing it safely. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Are video calls the best we can do in the age of the metaverse? | Josephine Eyre

    09/12/2022 Duration: 13min

    Remote work, while redefining the workplace landscape, seems stuck behind endless video conference calls that hinder free-flowing conversation and collaboration. In the 21st century, is that really the best we can do? Digital anthropologist Josephine Eyre makes the case for embracing the metaverse as an immersive meeting place that could help reignite creativity and communication. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • How great leaders take on uncertainty | Anjali Sud and Stephanie Mehta

    08/12/2022 Duration: 24min

    In a constantly changing world, it's impossible for leaders to provide employees with the assurance they want, says Vimeo CEO Anjali Sud. Her solution: lead with humanity and flexibility. In conversation with veteran journalist Stephanie Mehta, Sud discusses her experience connecting remote employees worldwide, addressing burnout and adapting company practices for the needs of the next generation. Hear her vision for the future of work and ideas on how to be a leader that empowers others. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • How Indigenous guardians protect the planet and humanity | Valérie Courtois

    07/12/2022 Duration: 13min

    "If we take care of the land, the land takes care of us," says Indigenous leader Valérie Courtois. As climate change continues to devastate the planet, Indigenous guardians are helping to honor our responsibility to the land, monitoring water quality, conducting research and working to restore key species. Courtois invites us all to support the guardians working to ensure that humanity has a future on Earth -- and to discover that healing the land can transform us as well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • How to tap into your awareness -- and why meditation is easier than you think | Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche

    06/12/2022 Duration: 10min

    Meditation asks you to slip into a state of serene presence. But why does something that sounds effortless often feel so difficult? In this lighthearted invitation, spiritual leader Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche shares three steps to help you accept the ebb and flow of your emotions and learn to meditate anytime, anywhere. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • How can we escape soaring energy bills? Stop using fossil fuels | Tessa Khan

    05/12/2022 Duration: 06min

    As oil and gas companies continue to make record profits off of the same forces driving climate chaos, war and soaring energy bills, it's become clear that boom times for the fossil fuel industry are bad times for the rest of us, says climate change lawyer Tessa Khan. She asks us to consider the true cost of our reliance on fossil fuels, outlining why the transition to safer, cleaner forms of energy has never been more urgent. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • A disability-inclusive future of work | Ryan Gersava

    02/12/2022 Duration: 06min

    One billion people worldwide are living with a disability, and too many of them are left unemployed or feeling like they need to hide their conditions due to discriminatory hiring practices, says social innovator Ryan Gersava. With a focus on healing and disclosure, he created an online school to provide people like him with the technical skills and employment aid they need to thrive. Now he's calling for every company to initiate efforts to welcome and support those with disabilities, creating a future of work that leaves no one behind. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • How to tackle the stigma of living with HIV | Gareth Thomas

    01/12/2022 Duration: 11min

    After his HIV diagnosis, former pro rugby player Gareth Thomas set out on a mission to tackle the stigma and shame that prevent people from getting the testing and care they need. In this empowering talk, Thomas shares his mission to demystify and redefine what it means to live with HIV -- and shares how each of us can normalize conversations around all vilified conditions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Why you feel anxious socializing (and what to do about it) | Fallon Goodman

    30/11/2022 Duration: 15min

    In crowds, at parties, meetings, get-togethers with friends, everyday interactions: social anxiety can show up as an unwelcome guest at any time. But why? Psychologist Fallon Goodman digs into the source of social anxiety, setting the record straight about this common condition with practical solutions to help you feel the most authentically "you" while out and about. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • The bad math of the fossil fuel industry | Tzeporah Berman

    29/11/2022 Duration: 13min

    We currently have enough fossil fuels to progressively transition off of them, says climate campaigner Tzeporah Berman, but the industry continues to expand oil, gas and coal production and exploration. With searing passion and unflinching nerve, Berman reveals the delusions keeping true progress from being made -- and offers a realistic path forward: the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty. Learn more about the global initiative for transparency and accountability in phasing out fossil fuels forever, supported by the Dalai Lama, Nobel Prize laureates and many more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • The fight for freedom in Iran and Ukraine | Christiane Amanpour

    28/11/2022 Duration: 30min

    Neutrality isn't an option when it comes to the fight for personal and political freedom, says world-trotting journalist Christiane Amanpour. Offering context on some of the most significant stories impacting the world today, Amanpour details her experience covering the women-led protests ignited by the death of Mahsa Amini in Iran and shares insights on the war against totalitarianism in Ukraine, revealing realities missing from global reporting. (This conversation, hosted by TED current affairs curator Whitney Pennington Rodgers, was part of an exclusive TED Membership event. Visit ted.com/membership to become a TED Member.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • What a living whale is worth -- and why the economy should protect nature | Ralph Chami

    25/11/2022 Duration: 15min

    How much is one living blue whale worth in the fight against climate change? A lot more than you may think, says financial economist Ralph Chami. He explains the value of bringing the language of dollars and cents to conservation -- and offers his vision of a new economy that would profit off regenerating nature, not extracting from it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Whose land are you on? What to know about the Indigenous Land Back movement | Lindsey Schneider

    24/11/2022 Duration: 10min

    Land thrives in Indigenous hands, and there are real, tangible ways you can help return what was stolen by colonizers from tribes across North America. Indigenous scholar Lindsey Schneider addresses the ill-gotten legacy of settler colonialism with an introduction to the Land Back movement: the push to return stewardship of the Earth to its rightful guardians and restore balance to ecosystems for generations to come. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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