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- 2021-06-1713 min
How to find meaning after loss | David Kessler
You may be familiar with the five stages of grief: denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance. After decades of research and his own experience with tragic loss, grief expert David Kessler ventured beyond that classic framework and sought a sixth, crucial stage: meaning. He shares practical wisdom and strategies for anyone seeking to honor a loved one's memory and move through life in light of personal loss. (This conversation, hosted by TED curator Cloe Shasha Brooks, is part of TED's "How to Deal with Difficult Feelings" series.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information
- 2021-06-166 min
A new approach to defending the human rights of migrants | Itamar Mann
In this gripping talk, litigator and TED Fellow Itamar Mann details the perilous boat migrations of asylum seekers crossing the Mediterranean Sea. With a surplus of evidence gathered by researchers and activists, he explains how lawyers are making progress in prosecuting human rights abuses happening on militarized coasts. On a basic human level, Mann speaks to the obligation we have to defend each other's right to a dignified life -- because the future of how we inhabit the planet together depends on it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information
- 2021-06-1613 min
How to be a professional troublemaker | Luvvie Ajayi Jones
Disrupting the status quo can be scary, but sometimes it’s necessary to make the world a fairer place. Reclaiming what it means to be a troublemaker, author Luvvie Ajayi Jones shares three questions to ask yourself when tackling fear and standing up for what you believe in -- and urges all of us to speak up in ways that honor ourselves and others. (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
- 2021-06-146 min
How to empower people to solve their own legal problems | Rohan Pavuluri
If you can't afford an attorney, one will be appointed for you, right?…
- 2021-06-1210 min
A queer journey from shame to self-love | Crystal Rasmussen
If you've sanded down your edges to fit in, it's time to bring them back -- there's power, value and beauty there, says Crystal Rasmussen. With candor and humility, Rasmussen shares their experience navigating shame, how it manifests in ourselves and the world and the ways drag revealed a path toward self-love and acceptance. A talk for anyone struggling with becoming exactly who they're meant to be -- and a reminder that it's rarely easy but always worth it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information
- 2021-06-116 min
The real-life superheroes helping Syrian refugees | Feras Fayyad
Society has a set of stories it tells itself about who refugees are and what they look like, says documentarian and TED Fellow Feras Fayyad. With his films, he's on a mission to separate the facts about refugees from fiction, as a form of resistance -- for himself, his daughter and the millions of other Syrian refugees across the world. A harrowing account, a quest to end injustice and a testament to the power of storytelling. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information
- 2021-06-105 min
A feminist reimagining of Kenya's public transport | Naomi Mwaura
Kenya's minibuses -- known as "matatus" -- offer a convenient, affordable and colorful way for people to get around. But they also pose safety risks and accessibility issues for many of their passengers, especially women. Bringing a feminist perspective, activist and TED Fellow Naomi Mwaura calls for a revolution in public transportation by making routes transparent, protecting passengers from harassment and paving a career path for women in the industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information
- 2021-06-097 min
How to support yourself (and others) through grief | Nina Westbrook
In big and small ways, we all experience loss: whether it’s the passing of a loved one, the close of a career or even the end of a dream. Explaining how to process many types of sorrow, marriage and family therapist Nina Westbrook highlights the importance of grief as a natural emotion and a powerful lens to help you imagine new futures -- and shares ways to support yourself and others through difficult times. (This conversation, hosted by TED curator Cloe Shasha Brooks, is part of TED’s “How to Deal with Difficult Feelings” series.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information
- 2021-06-085 min
The future diagnostic lab ... inside your body | Aaron Morris
We need an inside-out approach to how we diagnose disease, says immuno-engineer and TED Fellow Aaron Morris. Introducing cutting-edge medical research, he unveils implantable technology that gives real-time, continuous analysis of a patient's health at the molecular level. "We're creating a diagnostic lab inside your body," Morris says -- and it may pave the way to diagnosing and treating disease better and faster than ever before. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information
- 2021-06-056 min
The multibillion-dollar US prison industry -- and how to dismantle it | Bianca Tylek
A phone call to a US prison or jail can cost up to a dollar per minute -- a rate that forces one in three families with incarcerated loved ones into debt. In this searing talk about mass incarceration, criminal justice advocate and TED Fellow Bianca Tylek exposes the predatory nature of the billion-dollar prison telecom industry and presents straightforward strategies to dismantle the network of corporations that has a financial interest in seeing more people behind bars for longer periods of time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information
- 2021-06-0411 min
How to deal with the anxiety of being stereotyped | Valerie Purdie-Greenaway
The stress you may feel being otherized or stereotyped can take a significant toll on your health and well-being. In this thoughtful conversation, social psychologist Valerie Purdie-Greenaway reveals the true source of this anxiety (hint: it isn’t the individual) and shares strategies on building resilient systems of support for ourselves and others -- so that we can build a more inclusive, empathic and just world. (This conversation, hosted by TED curator Cloe Shasha Brooks, is part of TED’s “How to Deal with Difficult Feelings” series.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information
- 2021-06-0313 min
Who judges the judges? | Jessica Kerr
What qualifies someone to become a judge?…
- 2021-06-025 min
Playful, wondrous public spaces built for community and possibility | Matthew Mazzotta
Introducing a new type of public space, custom-fit for communities in need of a shot of hope and wonder. Artist and TED Fellow Matthew Mazzotta takes us across the US, sharing delightful projects that refresh space and place, spark collective conversation and reignite a sense of possibility and purpose in their surroundings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information
- 2021-06-0112 min
Climate change will displace millions. Here's how we prepare | Colette Pichon Battle
Scientists predict climate change will displace more than 180 million people by 2100 -- a crisis of "climate migration" the world isn't ready for, says disaster recovery lawyer and Louisiana native Colette Pichon Battle. In this passionate, lyrical talk, she urges us to radically restructure the economic and social systems that are driving climate migration -- and caused it in the first place -- and shares how we can cultivate collective resilience, better prepare before disaster strikes and advance human rights for all. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information
- 2021-05-2913 min
The rigged test of leadership | Sophie Williams
The glass cliff: an experience of taking on a leadership role only to find that your chances of success have been limited before you've even begun. Equality activist Sophie Williams explores the research-backed reasons behind this workplace phenomenon and how it overwhelmingly affects underrepresented groups, despite a facade of progress and inclusion. Learn more about the biases and behaviors that set people up for failure -- and what can be done to make the path to success in leadership better for everyone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information
- 2021-05-2814 min
What farmers need to be modern, climate-friendly and profitable | Beth Ford
Farming feeds all of us -- yet in rural communities, farmers are under pressure from mounting climate volatility and limited access to modern tools like the internet. How can agriculture stay resilient and grow with the times?…
- 2021-05-266 min
How dirt bikes and STEM ignite ingenuity in Baltimore | Brittany Young
Dirt biking is more than just a pastime -- it's an opportunity to disrupt the cycle of poverty and provide enriching STEM education, says TED Fellow Brittany Young. In this perspective-shifting talk, she shares how her team is working with students and street riders to create safe spaces, transferable skills and community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information
- 2021-05-265 min
Electronic pills that could transform how we treat disease | Khalil Ramadi
Could a small jolt of electricity to your gut help treat chronic diseases?…
- 2021-05-257 min
The death of the universe -- and what it means for life | Katie Mack
The universe started with a bang -- but how will it end?…
- 2021-05-2217 min
The cure for burnout (hint: it isn’t self-care) | Emily Nagoski and Amelia Nagoski
You may be experiencing burnout and not even know it, say authors (and sisters) Emily and Amelia Nagoski. In an introspective and deeply relatable conversation, they detail three telltale signs that stress is getting the best of you -- and share actionable ways to feel safe in your own body when you’re burning out. (This conversation, hosted by TED curator Cloe Shasha Brooks, is part of TED’s “How to Deal with Difficult Feelings” series.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information
- 2021-05-217 min
How NASA invented a ventilator for COVID-19 ... in 37 days | Dan Goods
Get the behind-the-scenes story from visual strategist Dan Goods about how a single question launched NASA's Jet Propulsion Lab into action at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, propelling an unprecedented pivot from space-exploring robots to live-saving ventilators. It'll inspire you to wonder: "Is what I'm doing right now the most important thing I can be doing?…
- 2021-05-202 min
Introducing Body Stuff with Dr. Jen Gunter | TED Audio Collective
Should you do a juice cleanse?Is it actually possible to "boost" your immune system?…
- 2021-05-1910 min
"Squiggly" careers and the end of the traditional path | Sarah Ellis, Helen Tupper
Conventional wisdom frames the ideal career path as a linear one -- a ladder to be climbed with a single-minded focus to get to the top. Career development consultants Sarah Ellis and Helen Tupper invite you to replace this outdated and limiting model with "squiggly" careers: dynamic, open-ended growth paths tailor-made for your individual needs, talents and ambitions. A radical rethink for anyone who feels restricted and defined by the limits of the corporate ladder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information
- 2021-05-189 min
Better cybersecurity starts with honesty and accountability | Nadya Bartol
In this practical talk, cybersecurity expert Nadya Bartol brings this crucial topic out into the open, lifting the shame around tech mistakes and offering creative ways to celebrate and reward good cybersecurity habits at work and beyond. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information
- 2021-05-1415 min
How to discover your "why" in difficult times | Simon Sinek
What has the coronavirus pandemic taught us about ourselves and our relationships?…
- 2021-05-1311 min
The case for co-ops, the invisible giant of the economy | Anu Puusa
Think capitalism is broken?…
- 2021-05-1115 min
How COVID-19 transformed the future of medicine | Daniel Kraft
The pandemic forced the world to work together like never before and, with unprecedented speed, bore a new age of health and medical innovation. Physician-scientist Daniel Kraft explains how breakthroughs and advancements like AI-infused antiviral discoveries and laboratory-level diagnostic tools accessible via smartphones are paving the way for a more democratized, connected and data-driven future of medicine and personalized care. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information
- 2021-05-0710 min
Why children of immigrants experience guilt -- and strategies to cope | Sahaj Kaur Kohli
Children of immigrants in the US often experience a unique kind of guilt, brought on by the pressures of navigating different cultures, living up to their parents' expectations and taking on extra family responsibilities. Mental health advocate Sahaj Kaur Kohli offers helpful strategies for dealing with these difficult feelings -- starting with defining your own values and creating space for self-compassion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information
- 2021-05-064 min
The future of flying is electrifying | Cory Combs
If you’re a frequent flier, you’re also a major polluter. What if there was a way to travel the world with less impact on the environment?…
- 2021-05-0513 min
7 tools for building a business people trust | Marcos Aguiar
Why do we trust some companies and not others?…
- 2021-05-045 min
Women and girls, you are part of the climate solution | Rumaitha Al Busaidi
What does gender equality have to do with climate change?…
- 2021-04-301 min
Mystery Episode | TED Audio Collective
With this episode, we're having a bit of fun. You're about to hear a great episode of a TED Audio Collective podcast ... but, we can't tell you which one. We're randomly serving different episodes to our global audience. Check back in later, or on a different app?…
- 2021-04-2916 min
What frogs in hot water can teach us about thinking again | Adam Grant
Why are humans so slow to react to looming crises, like a forewarned pandemic or a warming planet?…
- 2021-04-2816 min
Why I'm done trying to be "man enough" | Justin Baldoni
Justin Baldoni wants to start a dialogue with men about redefining masculinity -- to figure out ways to be not just good men but good humans. In a warm, personal talk, he shares his effort to reconcile who he is with who the world tells him a man should be. And he has a challenge for men: "See if you can use the same qualities that you feel make you a man to go deeper," Baldoni says. "Your strength, your bravery, your toughness: Are you brave enough to be vulnerable?…
- 2021-04-2818 min
The intergenerational wisdom woven into Indigenous stories | Tai Simpson
The way we behave politically, socially, economically and ecologically isn't working, says community organizer and activist Tai Simpson. Sharing the creation myth of her Nez Perce tribe, she advocates for a return to the "old ways" guided by Indigenous wisdom that emphasize balance, community and the importance of intergenerational storytelling in order to protect what's sacred. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information
- 2021-04-2714 min
Why you should get paid for your data | Jennifer Zhu Scott
The world's most valuable tech companies profit from the personal data you generate. So why aren't you getting paid for it?…
- 2021-04-249 min
Earth's original inhabitants — and their role in combating climate change | Steven Allison
Every environment on the planet -- from forested mountaintops to scorching deserts and even the human gut -- has a microbiome that keeps it healthy and balanced. Ecologist Steven Allison explores how these extraordinarily adaptable, diverse collections of microorganisms could help solve big global problems like climate change and food insecurity -- and makes the case for getting to know Earth's original inhabitants in fascinating ways. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information
- 2021-04-241h 9m
The race to build AI that benefits humanity with Sam Altman | The TED Interview
In this new season of The TED Interview, conversations with people who make a case for ... optimism. Not some blind, hopeful feeling, but the conviction that somewhere out there are solutions that, given the right attention and resources, can guide us out of the dark place we’re in. For the first episode: artificial intelligence. Will innovation in AI drastically improve our lives, or destroy humanity as we know it?…
- 2021-04-238 min
How to talk about climate change so people actually care | John Marshall
Which sounds more urgent: “global warming” or “pollution blanket overheating planet”?…
- 2021-04-2222 min
How your memory works -- and why forgetting is totally OK | Lisa Genova
Have you ever misplaced something you were just holding?Completely blanked on a famous actor's name?Walked into a room and immediately forgot why?…
- 2021-04-2114 min
The global cooperation that accelerated the COVID-19 vaccines | Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw
Biotech entrepreneur Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw shares lessons learned from the global effort to develop COVID-19 vaccines: namely, the power of collaboration and the importance of equitable access to health care. Learn more about the innovative partnerships that helped create the vaccines -- and how India became a crucial player in the supply chain delivering millions of doses to the world. (This virtual conversation, hosted by TED technology curator Simone Ross, was recorded March 2021.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information
- 2021-04-207 min
Can we learn to talk to sperm whales? | David Gruber
Animals are communicating -- but what are they saying?And can we talk back?…
- 2021-04-175 min
Why good ideas get trapped in the valley of death -- and how to rescue them | TED-Ed
All new products must pass through the "valley of death" before they reach the market. Many never make it out, and sometimes that's OK -- if they don't work, don't fill a need or for any number of reasons. One of the fields where this problem is most pressing is zero-carbon technologies. Why is it vulnerable to this trap, and can we change it?…
- 2021-04-1735 min
WorkLife with Adam Grant: Navigating career turbulence
Everyone’s career will hit some turbulence at some point. Instead of pushing harder against the headwinds, we’re sometimes better off tilting our rudder and charting a new course. In this episode, host Adam Grant speaks with people who have taken unusual steps to battle uncertainty, rethought their approach to finding and landing a job and reached out for help in unexpected places -- as well as an expert on recessions who forecasts the future by looking to the past. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information
- 2021-04-1615 min
Why corporate diversity programs fail — and how small tweaks can have big impact | Joan C. Williams
Companies in the US spend billions of dollars each year on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, but subtle (and not so subtle) workplace biases often cost these initiatives -- and the people they're meant to help -- big time by undermining their goals. DEI expert Joan C. Williams identifies five common patterns of bias that cause these programs to fail -- and offers a data-driven approach to pinpoint where things go wrong and how to make progress instead. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information
- 2021-04-1511 min
A NASA astronaut’s lessons on fear, confidence and preparing for spaceflight | Megan McArthur
How does an astronaut prepare physically and mentally to launch into space?…
- 2021-04-1412 min
4 myths and misunderstandings about doing business in Africa | Nomava Zanazo
Business in Africa is booming -- but international companies are missing out, says emerging markets expert Nomava Zanazo. Rushing in without knowing their customers, businesses underestimate Africans and make costly assumptions about their diversity, preferences and buying power. Sharing the basics about what companies need to know to succeed on the continent, Zanazo debunks four myths and misunderstandings about Africa and its citizens -- and invites businesses from overseas to share in its wealth ... once they've done their research. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information
- 2021-04-1316 min
The giant leaps in language technology — and who's left behind | Kalika Bali
Thousands of languages thrive across the globe, yet modern speech technology -- and all of its benefits -- supports just over a hundred. Computational linguist Kalika Bali dreams of a day when technology acts as a bridge instead of a barrier, working passionately to build new and inclusive systems for the millions who speak low-resource languages. In this perspective-shifting talk, she outlines what happens when a language is omitted from the digital landscape -- and what is gained when communities can keep pace with the future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information
- 2021-04-105 min
The material that could change the world... for a third time | TED-Ed
Today roads, sidewalks, bridges, and skyscrapers are made of a material called concrete. There's three tons of it for every person on Earth. It's also played a surprisingly large role in rising global temperatures over the last century. So, what exactly makes concrete problematic, and what can we do to fix it?…
- 2021-04-1035 min
Mantua Township | Far Flung with Saleem Reshamwala
With each step, you slide 400,000 years back in time. Where are you?…