TED Talks Daily
Every weekday, TED Talks Daily brings you the latest talks in audio. Join host and journalist Elise Hu for thought-provoking ideas on every subject imaginable — from Artificial Intelligence to Zoology, and everything in between — given by the world's leading thinkers and creators. With TED Talks Daily, find some space in your day to change your perspectives, ignite your curiosity, and learn something new.
The foods humanity forgot — and how we're bringing them back | Helianti Hilman
Your relationship expectations could be holding you back | Stephanie R. Yates-Anyabwile
Ask dumb questions, embrace mistakes — and other lessons on innovation | Dave Raggio
How to be an "apocalyptic optimist" | Dana R. Fisher
A mouse with two dads — and a new frontier for biology | Katsuhiko Hayashi
Sunday Pick: Unsolicited Advice: Can the Democratic Party move fast and fix things?
K-pop, cutting-edge tech and other ways Asia is shaping the world | Neeraj Aggarwal
A menu of foods we might lose forever | Sam Kass
Is AI progress stuck? | Jennifer Golbeck
Why friendship can be just as meaningful as romantic love | Rhaina Cohen
Why spending smarter beats bigger budgets | Karthik Muralidharan
Sunday Pick: The meaning of embodiment w/ Prentis Hemphill | How to Be a Better Human
Trump’s 2024 election win — and what’s next | Ian Bremmer
Listen to your intuition — it can help you navigate the future | Hrund Gunnsteinsdóttir
Why you think you look bad in photos | Teri Hofford
Democracy is being tested. Citizen assemblies can help | Ketakandriana Rafitoson
Luxury, not landfill — the waste-free future of fashion | Joon Silverstein
Sunday Pick: How to change your workplace | WorkLife with Adam Grant
How to defend democracy — and fight autocracy | Leopoldo Lopez
5 ways leaders can adapt to shifting geopolitics | Nikolaus S. Lang
How AI could hack democracy | Lawrence Lessig
Poetry and music that reaches across the digital void | Elle Cordova
The tipping point I got wrong | Malcolm Gladwell
Sunday Pick: How to be an adult — and how to raise one | How to Be a Better Human
Your empty wine bottle could help rebuild coastlines | Franziska Trautmann
Networking doesn't have to feel gross | Daniel Hallak
A food system that fights climate change — instead of causing it | Gonzalo Muñoz
Could we replace data centers with … plant DNA? | Cliff Kapono and Keolu Fox
Sunday Pick: The secret to success isn’t power – it’s status
Why creativity thrives on challenges | Jon M. Chu
Will the end of economic growth come by design — or disaster? | Gaya Herrington
A sonic journey through the universe | Felipe Sánchez Luna
What long COVID taught me about life (and data) | Giorgia Lupi
How a worm could save humanity from bad AI | Ramin Hasani
A lens on Georgia's survival in the shadow of a superpower | Daro Sulakauri
From prison to purpose through wildland firefighting | Royal Ramey
Why don’t vampires cast reflections? | Eric Nuzum
A medical mythbuster's mission to improve health care | Joel Bervell
Harris vs. Trump — and what’s at stake for the world | Ian Bremmer
Sunday Pick: Unsolicited Advice: Why is Amazon dragging its employees back into the office?
Is someone you love suffering in silence? Here's what to do | Gus Worland
How to fight (and win) an information war | Peter Pomerantsev
How regenerative agriculture brings life back to the land | Gabe Brown
The magical, mesmerizing migration of monarch butterflies | Jaime Rojo
The probe on a mission to touch the Sun | Nour E. Rawafi
What’s next for immersive storytelling? | Mark Grimmer
The hidden forces behind your food choices | Sarah Lake
The power of personalization in the age of AI | Mark Abraham
Everything is improvisation — including this TED Talk | Reggie Watts
How to come together in a meaningful way | Priya Parker
How quadratic funding could finance your dreams | Kevin Owocki
Sunday Pick: The UN is speaking up about AI — here's what they're saying
What makes a good life? A neuroscientist and a global financial CEO answer | TED Intersections
Break the bad news bubble (Part 1) | Angus Hervey
Can AI preserve your most precious memories? | Pau Aleikum Garcia
The sweet future of vertical farming | Hiroki Koga
How to make your cat happier — in 3 minutes | Nicky Trevorrow
Capitalism broke the climate. Now it can fix it | Akshat Rathi
Sunday Pick: Vibe Check with Elise Hu
What’s the future of food? A chef and a cardiologist answer | TED Intersections
A bold plan to rewild the Earth — at massive scale | Kristine McDivitt Tompkins
The otters of Singapore — and other unexpected wildlife thriving in cities | Philip Johns
Time traveling with AI to connect with lost loved ones | Amy Kurzweil
The rise of virtual humans — and what they mean for the future | Sara Giusto
How to live a meaningful life | Brian S. Lowery
TED Talks Daily Book Club | Are smartphones ruining childhood? | Jonathan Haidt
Can dogs detect the next pandemic before it begins? | Glen J. Golden
What makes us human in the age of AI? A psychologist and a technologist answer | TED Intersections
The recipe for a healthy climate starts at the dinner table | Anthony Myint
To end extreme poverty, give cash — not advice | Rory Stewart
The arrest of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov — and why you should care | Eli Pariser
Can math help repair democracy? | Sam Wang
How to find laughter anywhere | Chris Duffy
Sunday Pick: Could your new best friend be an AI-powered NPC? | The TED AI Show
A controversial play — and what it taught me about the psychology of climate | David Finnigan
What does it take to create change? An artist and a conservationist answer | TED Intersections
How to turn the tables on food waste | Dana Gunders
3 skills every middle school boy needs | Jerome Hunter
How to ask for more — and get it | Alex Carter
Why do Americans and Canadians celebrate Labor Day? | Kenneth C. Davis
Sunday Pick: How to spot a bully in the workplace | Fixable
TED Intersections: What makes you "you"? An actor and a neuroscientist answer | Yara Shahidi and Anil Seth
The case for good jobs — and why they're good for business too | Zeynep Ton
How testosterone and culture shape behavior | Carole K. Hooven
The beautiful paradoxes of a multicultural identity | Farhad Mohit
Want to get ahead at work? Risk the awkward moments | Henna Pryor
The invisible networks shaping your everyday life | Deb Chachra
TED Talks Daily Book Club: The Anxious Generation | Jonathan Haidt
Meet our planet's hidden defenders | Anjan Sundaram
How to empower farmers — and nourish the planet | Agnes Kalibata
How to prevent — or stop — a war | Gabrielle Rifkind
How to end malaria once and for all | Abdoulaye Diabaté
Yes, you can be an entrepreneur too | Saamra Mekuria-Grillo
Sunday Pick: How to develop the habits you want – and get rid of the ones you don’t
How entrepreneurs can unlock their full potential | Jay Bailey
The intersection of war and climate change | Victor Ochen
The tipping points of climate change — and where we stand | Johan Rockström
How to set the right goals and stay motivated | Ayelet Fishbach
The astonishing future of immersive live entertainment | Willie Williams
Sunday Pick: How to survive a losing team
Are your coping mechanisms healthy? | Andrew Miki
An anthem for peace and justice from Israeli and Palestinian youth | Jerusalem Youth Chorus
The breakthrough power of young leaders | Mohan Sivaloganathan
The Olympic spirit — and how you can tap into it | Allyson Felix
The innovators building Africa's thriving tech scene | Peace Itimi
How to disagree with respect — not hate | Spencer J. Cox
The unsung heroes putting climate solutions into practice | Aline Sousa
Sunday Pick: How free solo climber Alex Honnold faces fear
The ancient origins of the Olympics | Armand D'Angour
How to break through fear and become a leader | Valerie Montgomery Rice
Why isn't the climate movement voting? | Nathaniel Stinnett
The secret to finding your ideal workplace | Marion Campan
A firework ladder to the sky — and the magic of explosive art | Cai Guo-Qiang
The secret force for limitless energy? Lasers | Tammy Ma
TED Talks Daily Book Club: Come Together | Emily Nagoski
War journalism should be rooted in empathy — not violence | Bel Trew
The problem with food and climate — and how to fix it | Jonathan Foley
How buildings can improve life — inside and out | Doris Sung
The satellite helping slow climate change — right now | Millie Chu Baird
What's possible when the arts belong to everybody | Lear deBessonet with Brian Stokes Mitchell
Sunday Pick: How much water do you actually need a day?
Bravery, brilliance and RuPaul Charles | On the Spot
How to claim your leadership power | Michael Timms
Why young people are worse off than their parents — and what to do about it | Scott Galloway and Chris Anderson
Quantum computers aren’t what you think — they’re cooler | Hartmut Neven
The missing piece of the clean energy transition | Sheila Ngozi Oparaocha
Can America come together after the Trump assassination attempt? | Ian Bremmer
My search for proof aliens exist | Avi Loeb
Sunday Pick: Mexico City
What to do when you offend someone | Lambers Fisher
The alchemy of pop | Kesha
3 ideas for communicating across the political divide | Isaac Saul
The fight over minerals for green energy — and a better way forward | Saleem Ali
AI that connects the digital and physical worlds | Anima Anandkumar
Lessons from my father’s final days | Laurel Braitman
How farmworkers are fighting extreme heat | Jon Esformes and Gerardo Reyes Chávez
Reducing toxic polarization – one conversation at a time | Dave Isay
The secret ingredients of great hospitality | Will Guidara
Could psychedelics help patients in therapy? | Benjamin Lewis
Magic and wonder in the age of AI | David Kwong
Democracy requires disagreement. Here's how to do it better | Bret Stephens and Yordanos Eyoel
A 3-step guide to believing in yourself | Sheryl Lee Ralph
Next up for AI? Dancing robots | Catie Cuan
TED Talks Daily Book Club: Horse Barbie | Geena Rocero
Lessons from people already adapting to the climate crisis | Dorcas Naishorua
The hidden danger of lead in soil | Yvette Cabrera
The last 6 decades of AI — and what comes next | Ray Kurzweil
How you could see inside your body — with a micro-robot | Alex Luebke, Vivek Kumbhari
A street librarian's quest to bring books to everyone | Storybook Maze
A scientific breakthrough that could transform how we produce food | David Friedberg
Why US laws must expand beyond the nuclear family | Diana Adams
How to do laundry when you're depressed | KC Davis
Is cultivated meat the future of food? | Uma Valeti
To love is to be brave | Kelly Corrigan
Sunday Pick: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on facing impostor syndrome and taking criticism
How to spot authoritarianism — and choose democracy | Ian Bassin
A master chef's take on food, culture and community | Marcus Samuelsson
Sunday Pick: Fixable Live - A conversation with Scott Galloway
A second chance for fathers to connect with their kids | Charles C. Daniels, Jr.
Why you should talk about your anxiety at work | Adam Whybrew
Why AI needs a "nutrition label" | Kasia Chmielinski
Entertainment is getting an AI upgrade | Kylan Gibbs
Even healthy couples fight — the difference is how | Julie and John Gottman
What DEI gets wrong — and how to do it right | Paolo Gaudiano
Sunday Pick: Design Matters with Carrie Brownstein
Why broken hearts hurt — and what heals them | Yoram Yovell
How to use venture capital for good | Freada Kapor Klein
A snack’s journey from the farm to your mouth | Aruna Rangachar Pohl
Your right to repair AI systems | Rumman Chowdhury
The difference between false empathy and true support | Chezare A. Warren
Sunday Pick: What really went down at OpenAI and the future of regulation w/ Helen Toner
12 predictions for the future of technology | Vinod Khosla
How to imagine a better future for democracy | adrienne maree brown and Baratunde Thurston
My quest to cure prion disease — before it's too late | Sonia Vallabh
An optimist's take on reskilling in the age of AI | Sagar Goel
Be courageous! A call to speak up for what you believe | Bari Weiss
The problem with being "too nice" at work | Tessa West
How to break down barriers and not accept limits | Candace Parker
Sunday Pick: How to make a fan — from F1 to Banana Ball
How a "Hi Level" mindset helps you realize your potential | Cordae
Are we celebrating the wrong leaders? | Martin Gutmann
With AI, anyone can be a coder now | Thomas Dohmke
Sunday Pick: Why people and AI make good business partners
Sunday Pick: How to care for the people who take care of us (w/ Ai-jen Poo)
Sunday Pick: The Redemption of Jar Jar Binks
Sunday Pick: The perils of following your career passion
Sunday Pick: Unsolicited Advice — Boeing and how to lead in a crisis
Sunday Pick: How Bill Gates spends $9 billion a year
How to find joy in climate action | Ayana Elizabeth Johnson
Why great leaders take humor seriously | Jennifer Aaker and Naomi Bagdonas
Where does your sense of self come from? A scientific look | Anil Ananthaswamy
Sunday Pick: The bias behind your undiagnosed chronic pain
Sunday Pick: ALOK is microdosing creativity and rejecting norms
The relationship between sex and imagination | Gina Gutierrez
TED's Sunday Pick: The Spermageddon is coming
The benefits of not being a jerk to yourself | Dan Harris
Is menopause the beginning of the end? | Body Stuff with Dr. Jen Gunter
The creative power of your intuition | Bozoma Saint John
How to outsmart bias at work | Fixable
What will you do with your one wild and precious planet? | How to Be a Better Human
The artists re-framing Chicago | Far Flung with Saleem Reshamwala
Hidden Figures author Margot Lee Shetterly on reframing the stories we tell | ReThinking with Adam Grant
The hidden world of stadium deals | Good Sport
An NFL quarterback on overcoming setbacks and self-doubt | Alex Smith
How to think critically about history — and why it matters | How to Be a Better Human