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

  • Your inner fire is your greatest strength | Xiye Bastida

    22/04/2025 Duration: 12min

    Hope isn’t just a feeling, but a skill you can practice, explains climate activist Xiye Bastida. Taking cues from the resilience of nature, she shows why trusting Indigenous leaders who’ve protected the planet for generations can help turn despair about the climate into the momentum needed to ignite meaningful change. A powerful reminder that the fire in your heart is your greatest strength for creating a better future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Why the only future worth building includes everyone | His Holiness Pope Francis

    21/04/2025 Duration: 19min

    A single individual is enough for hope to exist, and that individual can be you, says His Holiness Pope Francis in this searing TED Talk delivered directly from Vatican City. In a hopeful message to people of all faiths, to those who have power as well as those who don't, the spiritual leader provides illuminating commentary on the world as we currently find it and calls for equality, solidarity and tenderness to prevail. "Let us help each other, all together, to remember that the 'other' is not a statistic, or a number," he says. "We all need each other."Delivered in Italian with English dubbing by Bruno Giussani. Originally recorded on April 25, 2017. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • TED Talks Daily Book Club: Love Letter to a Garden | Debbie Millman

    20/04/2025 Duration: 40min

    Debbie Millman, host of the Design Matters podcast, another podcast in the TED Audio Collective, doesn’t have a natural green thumb. But when the pandemic hit, she embraced the challenge and picked up gardening as a new hobby. As she learned to grow vegetables in her home garden, she realized the earth had much to teach her about growing as a human being, too.Debbie documents this journey in her new book, “Love Letter to a Garden” — a visual story with bright illustrations and recipes from her partner, Roxane Gay. Joining host Elise Hu for this TED Talks Daily Book Club interview, Debbie shares the lessons she learned from her failures and successes in the garden. She also digs into reconnecting with the earth amid a climate crisis and getting inspired by the resilience of nature growing all around us. The TED Talks Daily Book Club series features TED speakers discussing their latest books and exploring their ideas beyond the page. Stay tuned to our feed for more interviews like this one and for special

  • How music helped me live through long COVID | Joshua Roman

    19/04/2025 Duration: 18min

    An accomplished cellist, TED Fellow Joshua Roman has practiced his instrument daily since he was a child — until a severe case of long COVID almost robbed him of his ability to play. In an inspiring talk, he plays a piece by Johann Sebastian Bach, shares how he found his way back to music and then performs a staggering new solo composition, titled "Immunity." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • The hidden cost of the green transition's mineral rush | Galina Angarova

    18/04/2025 Duration: 15min

    What if the race to save the planet is harming the people who protect it? Indigenous advocate Galina Angarova exposes the hidden cost of the green energy transition, where the demand for minerals like nickel and lithium threatens to devastate Indigenous lands and livelihoods. She calls for a radical shift in mindset — one that centers Indigenous leadership, consent and reciprocity as the foundation of a truly just and sustainable future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • The next computer? Your glasses | Shahram Izadi

    17/04/2025 Duration: 16min

    Picture this: you're wearing a normal-looking pair of glasses, but they give you the ability to quickly summarize a book, translate between languages or remember where you left your keys. In a live demo of unreleased technology, computer scientist Shahram Izadi unveils Google's new Android XR platform, which aims to give users the power of AI via smart glasses and headsets. He's joined onstage by two colleagues, giving a glimpse of the future of "extended reality" (XR) devices — smart, seamless and right before your eyes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Stop telling single people to get married | Peter McGraw

    16/04/2025 Duration: 12min

    Why do we assume single people aren’t happy? Behavioral economist (and lifelong bachelor) Peter McGraw advocates for a world in which single life is just as accepted as marriage, debunking the myth that getting hitched is the only path to fulfillment. From spinsters to cat ladies, he outlines the power in chosen family — and invites you to reconsider what it means to live a remarkable life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • OpenAI's Sam Altman talks ChatGPT, AI agents and superintelligence — live at TED2025

    15/04/2025 Duration: 47min

    The AI revolution is here to stay, says Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI. In a probing, live conversation with head of TED Chris Anderson, Altman discusses the astonishing growth of AI and shows how models like ChatGPT could soon become extensions of ourselves. He also addresses questions of safety, power and moral authority, reflecting on the world he envisions — where AI will almost certainly outpace human intelligence. (Recorded on April 11, 2025) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Why thinking about death helps you live a better life | Alua Arthur

    14/04/2025 Duration: 19min

    As a death doula, or someone who supports dying people and their loved ones, Alua Arthur spends a lot of time thinking about the end of life. In a profound talk that examines our brief, perfectly human time on this planet, she asks us to look at our lives through the lens of our deaths in seeking to answer the question: "What must I do to be at peace with myself so that I may live presently and die gracefully?" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Can big tech and privacy coexist? | Carole Cadwalladr and Chris Anderson

    13/04/2025 Duration: 35min

    “If you can’t respect the basic fundamental underlying principles with which we order society — which is ‘Do not steal’ — then what are you left with?” asks investigative journalist Carole Cadwalladr. Following her TED2025 stage talk, Cadwalladr is in conversation with Chris Anderson, head of TED, to warn about surveillance fascism. What happens when big Silicon Valley companies take over communication platforms and intellectual property is weaponized against you? She suggests that when you feel powerless, it’s often actually because you are powerful — and explores why it’s so important to fight information chaos by supporting independent media and journalists. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • The art of vulnerability and connection with comedian Mae Martin | ReThinking with Adam Grant

    12/04/2025 Duration: 36min

    Mae Martin is a comedian, improviser, screenwriter, and podcast host. Their work on Netflix includes the stand-up special “Sap” and the aptly-named TV series “Feel Good.” Adam and Mae chat about the value of vulnerability in connection, snapping out of procrastination, shame spirals, and life lessons from the art of improvisation. Transcripts for ReThinking are available at go.ted.com/RWAGscripts  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Meet NEO, your robot butler in training | Bernt Børnich

    11/04/2025 Duration: 14min

    What if doing your chores were as easy as flipping a switch? In this talk and live demo, roboticist and founder of 1X Bernt Børnich introduces NEO, a humanoid robot designed to help you out around the house. Watch as NEO shows off its ability to vacuum, water plants and keep you company, while Børnich tells the story of its development — and shares a vision for robot helpers that could free up your time to focus on what truly matters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • This is what a digital coup looks like | Carole Cadwalladr

    10/04/2025 Duration: 18min

    "We are watching the collapse of the international order in real time, and this is just the start," says investigative journalist Carole Cadwalladr. In a searing talk, she decries the rise of the "broligarchy" — the powerful tech executives who are using their global digital platforms to amass unprecedented geopolitical power, dismantling democracy and enabling authoritarian control across the world. Her rallying cry: resist data harvesting and mass surveillance, and support others in a groundswell of digital disobedience. "You have more power than you think," she says. (This talk contains mature language.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Why are we sending critical metals to the dump? | Jeff More

    09/04/2025 Duration: 07min

    The world is heading toward a massive copper shortage that could derail the clean energy transition, says mining expert Jeff More. He shows how advanced sensing technology could get us back on the right track, drastically cutting down on the wasted materials from traditional mining and helping meet the growing demand for essential metals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Norse mythology’s climate lessons for the future | Lauren Fadiman

    08/04/2025 Duration: 08min

    What if ancient myths are warnings for the future? Contemporary folklorist Lauren Fadiman explores how the Norse tale of Ragnarök may stem from real climate catastrophe, revealing how folklore preserves lessons of resilience and can guide how we adapt to our own time of crisis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Parkour! How the sport keeps your body and mind fit | Taylor Lynn Carpenter

    07/04/2025 Duration: 06min

    Parkour isn't just for extreme athletes — it's a life skill that can help anyone navigate the world more easily, says professional parkour athlete Taylor Lynn Carpenter. She pulls off some slick vaults, jumps, dives and rolls onstage, showing how the basic movements of parkour can help you maintain mobility, overcome obstacles and rediscover your sense of adventure. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Sunday Pick: How to mix business and family | Fixable

    06/04/2025 Duration: 33min

    What to do when your boss is your father-in-law, your colleague is your cousin, and your business partner is also your life partner? In the last episode of the season, Anne and Frances help a frustrated listener discover new ways to help her family business bounce back. She struggles to innovate when disagreements with her colleagues — who also happen to be her in-laws — repeatedly undermine progress. Together, they explore how to navigate personal relationships in business and how brave communication can help you overcome organizational stalemates. What problems are you dealing with at work? Text or call 234-FIXABLE or email fixable@ted.com to be featured on the show next season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • The brilliance of "Bluey" — and why parents love it, too | Sarina Petersen

    05/04/2025 Duration: 15min

    "Bluey," the Australian children's show, is a global phenomenon. But how did a cartoon for kids become a smash hit with adults, too? Sarina Petersen, who studies social psychology, explains how "Bluey" keeps viewers of all ages hooked with a unique blend of humor, authenticity and nostalgia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • The best way to lower Earth’s temperature — fast | Daniel Zavala-Araiza

    04/04/2025 Duration: 10min

    There's an invisible super-pollutant heating up the planet — but it's surprisingly easy to reduce, if we try. Revealing how methane contributes (way) more in the short term to global warming than carbon dioxide, chemical engineer Daniel Zavala-Araiza highlights the emerging technologies and bold new policies that are part of a worldwide effort to hold oil and gas companies accountable for polluting our skies with this harmful gas. It's an optimistic glimpse into a future where global cooperation and cutting-edge monitoring could rapidly slow climate change. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • The rise of China's homegrown brands — and why they matter | Roger Hu

    03/04/2025 Duration: 08min

    A generational shift is transforming business in China, says consumer expert Roger Hu. He describes the young, ambitious entrepreneurs taking over family businesses across the country, positioning local Chinese enterprises to emerge as innovative and globally competitive giants. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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