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3 ways to measure your adaptability -- and how to improve it | Natalie FrattoWhen venture investor Natalie Fratto is determining which start-up founder to support, she doesn't just look for intelligence or charisma; she looks for adaptability. In this insig…
American bipartisan politics can be saved — here's how | Bob InglisFormer Republican member of the U.S. Congress Bob Inglis shares an optimistic message about how conservatives can lead on climate change and other pressing problems -- and how free…
A vision for the future of Sierra Leone | Julius Maada BioWhen Julius Maada Bio first seized political power in Sierra Leone in 1996, he did so to improve the lives of its citizens. But he soon realized that for democracy to flourish, its…
Space traffic is our next wicked environmental problem | Moriba Jah"Most of what we send into outer space never comes back," says astrodynamicist and TED Fellow Moriba Jah. In this forward-thinking talk, Jah describes the space highways orbiting e…
3 lessons of revolutionary love in a time of rage | Valarie KaurWhat's the antidote to rising nationalism, polarization and hate? In this inspiring, poetic talk, Valarie Kaur asks us to reclaim love as a revolutionary act. As she journeys from…
My wish: Protect our oceans | Sylvia EarleLegendary ocean researcher Sylvia Earle shares astonishing images of the ocean -- and shocking stats about its rapid decline -- as she makes her TED Prize wish: that we will join h…
The next big thing is coming from the Bronx, again | Jon Gray"The hood is good," says Jon Gray of the Bronx, New York-based creative collective Ghetto Gastro. Working at the intersection of food, design and art, Gray and his team work to hon…
How to ask for help -- and get a "yes" | Heidi GrantAsking for help is tough. But to get through life, you have to do it all the time. So how do you get comfortable asking? In this actionable talk, social psychologist Heidi Grant sh…
Why we need to fight misinformation about vaccines | Ethan LindenbergerEthan Lindenberger never got vaccinated as a kid. So one day, he went on Reddit and asked a simple question: "Where do I go to get vaccinated?" The post went viral, landing Lindenb…
Why kids need to learn about gender and sexuality | Lindsay AmerLindsay Amer is the creator of "Queer Kid Stuff," an educational video series that breaks down complex ideas around gender and sexuality through songs and metaphors. By giving kids…
What will future jobs look like? | Andrew McAfeeEconomist Andrew McAfee suggests that, yes, probably, droids will take our jobs -- or at least the kinds of jobs we know now. In this far-seeing talk, he thinks through what future…
The power of introverts | Susan CainIn a culture where being social and outgoing are prized above all else, it can be difficult, even shameful, to be an introvert. But, as Susan Cain argues in this passionate talk, i…
How synthetic biology could wipe out humanity -- and how we can stop it | Rob ReidThe world-changing promise of synthetic biology and gene editing has a dark side. In this far-seeing talk, author and entrepreneur Rob Reid reviews the risks of a world where more…
5 challenges we could solve by designing new proteins | David BakerProteins are remarkable molecular machines: they digest your food, fire your neurons, power your immune system and so much more. What if we could design new ones, with functions ne…
How AI can save our humanity | Kai-Fu LeeAI is massively transforming our world, but there's one thing it cannot do: love. In a visionary talk, computer scientist Kai-Fu Lee details how the US and China are driving a deep…
Why we get mad -- and why it's healthy | Ryan MartinAnger researcher Ryan Martin draws from a career studying what makes people mad to explain some of the cognitive processes behind anger -- and why a healthy dose of it can actually…
The mysterious microbes living deep inside the earth -- and how they could help humanity | Karen LloydThe ground beneath your feet is home to a massive, mysterious world of microbes -- some of which have been in the earth's crust for hundreds of thousands of years. What's it like d…
An ingenious proposal for scaling up marine protection | Mark TercekIsland and coastal nations need to protect their waters in order for our oceans to stay healthy. But they often have lots of debt and aren't able to prioritize ocean protection ove…
The most detailed map of galaxies, black holes and stars ever made | Juna KollmeierHumans have been studying the stars for thousands of years, but astrophysicist Juna Kollmeier is on a special mission: creating the most detailed 3-D maps of the universe ever made…
The healing power of reading | Michelle KuoReading and writing can be acts of courage that bring us closer to others and ourselves. Author Michelle Kuo shares how teaching reading skills to her students in the Mississippi D…
