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- 2026-03-1554 min
Why you should keep a list of what makes you laugh | Chris Duffy
The world is weird and hilarious — if you know where to look, says comedian Chris Duffy. In conversation with "TED Talks Daily" host Elise Hu, Duffy breaks down three practical pillars of humor, showing how laughter can help you feel present, creative and connected, even when the world feels overwhelming. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information
- 2026-03-1428 min
The sneaky language tricks cults use to influence you | Amanda Montell
In the age of social media and wellness trends, the comments section is as good as a cult compound, says linguist and cultural commentator Amanda Montell. Using Taylor Swift’s throng of devoted Swifties as her guide, she exposes three sneaky language tactics that cults use to influence us (for better or for worse), revealing why none of us are as cult-proof as we’d like to think. (Following the talk, Elise Hu, host of TED Talks Daily, interviews Montell on parasocial relationships and how to have productive conversations with cult members by recognizing their humanity.)
- 2026-03-1322 min
3 habits to practice curiosity — and escape your phone | Nayeema Raza
We're so entangled with our devices that online has started to feel more real than IRL, says journalist Nayeema Raza. As screens reshape how we connect and relate, she offers three practical habits to reignite curiosity, restore presence and break free from our phones. (Following the talk, Elise Hu, host of TED Talks Daily, interviews Raza on the best approach to discussing difficult topics — whether it’s about screen addiction or gun control — and how to get over the fear of asking dumb questions.)
- 2026-03-1214 min
The award for best comedy wildlife photo goes to... | Tom Sullam
Where's the best free comedy show in town?…
- 2026-03-118 min
What would your "deathbed self" tell you today? | Lauren Deeley
What if the key to making better decisions today is getting to know the person you'll become tomorrow?…
- 2026-03-1014 min
Do you talk to yourself? Here’s how to harness your inner voice | Ethan Kross (re-release)
Your inner voice is a powerful tool for self-reflection and planning, but it can also trap you in negative thought loops — “chatter,” as psychologist and neuroscientist Ethan Kross calls it. He shares tips for quieting the less helpful aspects of the voice inside your head as well as how to harness chatter to overcome doubt, enhance your focus and transform your well-being. This episode was originally published in February 2025
- 2026-03-0853 min
“My lens around style doesn’t have anything to do with style anymore — it’s about physicality,” says stylist and fashion consultant Stacy London. “What do I want to be able to do?…
- 2026-03-0846 min
Love, intimacy and connection in the age of AI | Bryony Cole
Relationships were never meant to be efficient, says sextech expert Bryony Cole, and yet AI companions are increasingly designed to be exactly that. As intimate relationships between humans and AI become more common, Cole challenges us to think more deliberately about how we shape our connections to machines — and with each other. (This conversation, hosted by TED's Whitney Pennington Rodgers, was part of an exclusive TED Membership event. TED Membership is the best way to support and engage with the big ideas you love from TED. To learn more, visit ted.com/membership.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information
- 2026-03-0710 min
Conservation: a love story | Elsaphan Njora
What if the key to saving nature isn't just about science or policy, but love?…
- 2026-03-0611 min
Fight for justice — even if you don't live to see it | Golriz Lucina (re-release)
Storyteller Golriz Lucina recounts how the historic sacrifice of Iranian 19th-century poet and mystic Táhirih planted the seeds for the "Woman, Life, Freedom" protests today, offering an inspiring lesson in the value of acting with conviction — even if we don't live to see the results. (This talk was originally published on January 2024)
- 2026-03-0518 min
4 relationship traps that lead to burnout | Eric Quintane
Are your workplace relationships quietly burning you out?…
- 2026-03-0415 min
My year living with a robot | Emily Kate Genatowski
Imagine a robot moving into your home. How would it change your daily life?…
- 2026-03-0346 min
The attack on Iran — why now? | Ian Bremmer
On the morning of February 28, 2026, the US and Israel bombed several parts of Iran, including the Tehran compound of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Geopolitical expert and Eurasia Group founder Ian Bremmer breaks down why US President Donald Trump made the decision to strike, what it means for hopes of “regime change” and the key details you need to know about this perilous moment in global history. (This interview, hosted by TED’s Helen Walters, was recorded on February 28, 2026.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information
- 2026-03-0129 min
Matt Damon is best known as the Hollywood icon from movies like Good Will Hunting and The Martian, but he has another passion offscreen: ensuring access to clean, safe water around the world. When he met social entrepreneur Gary White in 2008, they realized they could combine their efforts to reach more people and created water.org , which Gary leads as CEO. In this episode, Adam sits down with Matt and Gary at the World Economic Forum in Davos to talk about their innovative approach to problem-solving, handling rejection in high-stakes work environments, and Matt’s knack for forging strong partnerships. Adam also invites the two to office hours to tackle one of their ongoing challenges. Host & Guest Adam Grant (Instagram: @adamgrant | LinkedIn: @adammgrant | Website: https://adamgrant.net/ ) Matt Damon (Website: https://water.org/about-us/founders-board-team/matt-damon/ ) Gary White (Website: https://water.org/about-us/founders-board-team/gary-white/ )
- 2026-03-0130 min
What to do when you’re told there’s nothing left to try | David Fajgenbaum and Kiah Williams
What do you do when the world declares something impossible?…
- 2026-02-2811 min
The tiny organisms transforming farming | Karsten Temme
What if the solution to feeding humanity has been hiding in the soil for millions of years?…
- 2026-02-2712 min
Jermaine Dupri on the art of making a hit | On the Spot
Legendary music producer Jermaine Dupri pulls back the curtain on how hit songs really get made in TED’s rapid-fire Q&A format, “On the Spot.” Answering a stream of unexpected questions, he covers what makes a good hook, why he doesn’t chase “cool,” how he helped build Atlanta’s sound and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information
- 2026-02-2613 min
The story you're not hearing about AI data centers | Ayșe Coskun
The race to build smarter AI is crashing into a physical limitation: the power grid simply can't keep up with the energy demands of data centers. Computer scientist Ayșe Coskun shows how we could turn this problem on its head, transforming AI facilities into virtual batteries that help stabilize the grid and accelerate clean energy. Learn why the technology causing this crisis might be the only thing smart enough to fix it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information
- 2026-02-2510 min
The controversial climate tool funding real change | Sandeep Roy Choudhury
If a company plants trees to offset its pollution, is that climate progress — or is it greenwashing?…
- 2026-02-2415 min
A surprisingly effective way to fight misinformation | Dave Jorgenson
What if the best defense against misinformation isn’t panic, but a punchline?…
- 2026-02-2241 min
From negotiating food choices to limiting screen time, raising healthy kids is complicated—but it doesn’t have to be, says pediatrician Dr. Shari Barkin. Dr. Barkin joins Shoshana to talk about the ways caregivers can carve out 10 minutes of their day to model a healthy lifestyle and help everyone in the family thrive. Talk featured: Inside the mind of a newborn baby - Claudia Passos Ferreira
- 2026-02-2239 min
Why pursuing happiness makes you ... less happy | Emily Esfahani Smith
Drawing on clinical research and psychological studies, writer and psychologist Emily Esfahani Smith shows why pursuing meaning — the experience of connecting to something beyond yourself — creates a deeper sense of well-being than comes from chasing happiness. Learn about the steps you can take to move from feeling stuck to living with intention. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information
- 2026-02-2113 min
How to turn off work thoughts during your free time | Guy Winch (re-release)
Feeling burned out?…
- 2026-02-2013 min
How to be a great listener | Maegan Stephens, Nicole Lowenbraun
Have you ever left a meeting thinking: everyone talked, but nothing was achieved?…
- 2026-02-1910 min
What you know that AI doesn’t | Priyanka Vergadia
AI is good at seeing patterns, but it’s humans who figure out what to do next, says technologist Priyanka Vergadia. She shares three stories of human excellence sparked by AI insights and offers a pathway to identify and cultivate your irreplaceable qualities, turning the AI revolution from a threat into an opportunity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information
- 2026-02-1811 min
Why I want to bring lions back to my village | Seif Hamisi
As a child in rural Kenya, conservationist Seif Hamisi fell asleep to the sound of lions outside his village. Today, the lions are gone, mirroring a continent-wide trend: African wildlife populations have plummeted in recent decades, despite billions spent to protect nature. Drawing on examples of successful conservation efforts from the grasslands of South Africa to the woodlands of Kenya, he shows how we've been attempting to solve the wrong problem — and makes the case that conservation works best when it makes economic sense. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information
- 2026-02-1718 min
The new science of eyewitness memory | John Wixted
We've built a legal system that distrusts eyewitness memory — backed by cautionary science and high-profile exonerations. John Wixted, a leading psychology researcher, challenges this conventional wisdom with a counterintuitive finding: the problem might not be memory itself but how (and when) courts test it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information
- 2026-02-1539 min
Sunday Pick: How to find true love (w/ Francesca Hogi) | from How to Be a Better Human
Love coach Francesca Hogi is dedicated to helping daters find “lasting love in the midst of a broken dating culture.” In this episode, Francesca shares her approach to analyzing romantic patterns and feeling more empowered in your love life. From discussing romantic manifestations to reflecting on bell hooks’ claim that humans are unskilled at love, Chris and Francesca talk about the ways you can be more open to finding love. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information
- 2026-02-1516 min
The AI-generated intimacy crisis | Bryony Cole
Tonight, millions of people will go to bed and whisper to an AI companion. But what are we giving up when we fall in love with machines?…
- 2026-02-1429 min
The doctor on a mission to build a healthier South Sudan | Yohanis Riek
Yohanis Riek went from herding cattle and fighting as a child soldier to becoming the first doctor in his community in South Sudan. He shares his journey to found a nonprofit bringing health care to remote communities — empowering locals to take charge of their own health, as the world's newest country finds its place in the world. (Following the talk, Lily James Olds, director of the TED Fellows program, interviews Riek on the effect of USAID withdrawal in South Sudan and why he’s choosing to stay in his home country to better serve local populations.)
- 2026-02-1313 min
The pressure that makes Olympians perform worse | Dominique Condo
Why do we celebrate appearance over ability in sports?…
- 2026-02-1216 min
How competition is stifling AI breakthroughs | Llion Jones
Llion Jones cowrote "Attention Is All You Need," the seminal paper that introduced the transformer — the architecture that launched the generative AI revolution. Now he warns that the industry that grew out of this breakthrough is stifling the next one. Learn why the current corporate arms race is killing true innovation and how we can get back to bold exploration. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information
- 2026-02-1111 min
The 6 essential ingredients of loving relationships | Sara Nasserzadeh
How do you build a lifetime of love?…
- 2026-02-1011 min
The brilliance of bridges and roads that repair themselves | Mark Miodownik
Your skin heals after a scratch. What if our roads, bridges and cities could self-repair after getting damaged, too?…
- 2026-02-0835 min
Sunday Pick: The Truth About "The Zone" (with Steph Curry) | Good Sport
When it comes to sports, is there anything more evocative -- and elusive -- than "the zone"?…
- 2026-02-0835 min
A songwriting battle with my AI clone | Jason "Poo Bear" Boyd, Elise Hu
As AI tools get better at making music, will there be a time when machines move people more than musicians?…
- 2026-02-0733 min
A different way to measure success in health care | Andrew Bastawrous
After building a smartphone app to bring eye care to millions of people in remote areas, eye surgeon and TED Fellow Andrew Bastawrous confronted a new question: What do we lose when health care chases speed and efficiency?…
- 2026-02-0613 min
Will AI take your job in the next 10 years? Wrong question | Vinciane Beauchene
As AI agents take over more tasks at work, the question isn’t whether or not humans matter — it’s how we make our impact count. Leadership expert Vinciane Beauchene challenges some commonly held assumptions about how AI will transform the workplace, sharing a blueprint for leaders to design organizations where people can focus on what truly makes a difference. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information
- 2026-02-059 min
What ancestral intelligence can teach us about AI | Nanjira Sambuli
There's a common African proverb: "When elephants fight, it's the grass that suffers." Policy researcher Nanjira Sambuli says we must apply this thinking to today's AI evolution, asking: When tech giants battle for dominance, who gets trampled in the process?…
- 2026-02-0423 min
1 thing you can do today to be happier | Sonja Lyubomirsky
Can anyone become happier?…
- 2026-02-0313 min
In defense of hip-hop | Roland Fryer
Hip-hop often gets blamed for its controversial lyrics. What if there was a way to actually measure its impact on people's lives?…
- 2026-02-0130 min
Sunday Pick: How to think critically about history — and why it matters (w/ David Ikard)
Have you ever recalled a story only to have someone point out "that's not how it went"?…
- 2026-02-0118 min
The language you're fluent in — but forgot how to hear | Louis VI
What if the calm you feel when you hear birdsong isn't a coincidence, but ancient evolutionary wiring ... a signal that once meant safety?…
- 2026-01-3111 min
Why can't we better prepare for extreme weather? | Catherine Nakalembe
Thanks to advanced technology, we can now see droughts and crop failures months before they hit. So why are millions of people still going hungry?…
- 2026-01-309 min
How to become a K-pop superstar — in 7 minutes | Charlene Kaye
Want to become a K-pop superstar?…
- 2026-01-2911 min
What happened when I started scoring my life every day | Chris Musser
Can you measure a "good life?…
- 2026-01-2810 min
The purity test that's killing clean energy | Riddhima Yadav
Why is it taking so long to finance the climate transition?…
- 2026-01-2711 min
Are you spending your money wisely? | Wolfgang Schnellbaecher
Drawing on his experience negotiating million-dollar deals for global brands, procurement expert Wolfgang Schnellbaecher distills the tricks of the world's best buyers into three simple rules to help you make the most of your money. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information
- 2026-01-2537 min
Sunday Pick: Unsolicited Advice: How to get your mojo back at work | Fixable
Are you feeling overwhelmed, uninspired, or burned out at work?…
- 2026-01-2510 min
How to power the world 24/7 — without oil | Cindy Taff
Deep beneath the Earth sits 50,000 times more energy than all the world's fossil fuel reserves, but accessing it requires using the same controversial technology that oil companies spent trillions to develop: fracking. Cindy Taff left Shell to prove that drilling for geothermal heat instead of hydrocarbons can deliver what solar, wind and fossil fuels can't — clean, renewable power at all times, regardless of weather. Could this be the breakthrough that finally solves our energy challenges?…