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TED Talks Daily

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Want TED Talks on the go? Everyday, 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  1. Trump, Europe, Ukraine and the uncertain world order | Ian Bremmer

    Headlines have been swirling as President Trump enters his second month back in office and his policies come into focus. In this urgent, fast-paced conversation, political scientis…

    01:00:45
  2. Lessons from history for a better future | Roman Krznaric

    How can the lessons of the past help us navigate the turbulence of the present and future? Social philosopher Roman Krznaric explores why history isn’t just a record of what’s gone…

    14:28
  3. How to tame your advice monster | Michael Bungay Stanier

    It lurks within, emerging in conversation to share ineffective, premature suggestions … it’s your advice monster, and we all have one, says writer and teacher Michael Bungay Stanie…

    15:08
  4. Sunday Pick: How to find connection – and love – in everyday life (w/ Barbara Fredrickson) | How to Be a Better Human

    Romantic love isn’t all it’s cracked up to be – at least that’s one way positive psychologist Barbara Fredrickson puts it. Barbara’s decades of research suggest that emotions outsi…

    33:19
  5. TED Explores: Food for the Future | TED Countdown

    Food is culture, food is life — it’s part of who we are and the magic that binds us together. But here’s the twist: the way we eat is pushing the climate to the brink, with a third…

    23:56
  6. Feeling stuck on climate change? Here’s what to do | Kris De Meyer

    To spark action on climate change, the conventional wisdom says that awareness must precede action — but neuroscientist Kris De Meyer suggests the opposite is true: actions drive b…

    14:11
  7. The food that fertilizes itself | Giles E.D. Oldroyd

    Could the key to a sustainable food system already be growing in the world’s farms? Plant scientist Giles E.D. Oldroyd explores how a special quirk of soybean plants allows them to…

    11:38
  8. A fresh approach to international development | Faisal Saeed Al Mutar

    Money for international development rarely makes it to the people it intends to help, says Faisal Saeed Al Mutar, the founder of Ideas Beyond Borders. Highlighting the inefficienci…

    05:49
  9. Collagen's dirty secret — and its clean future | Fei Luo

    From cosmetics to nutrition, collagen is seemingly everywhere — but we don't often discuss its ethically questionable sources, says chemical engineer Fei Luo. She delves into the g…

    08:25
  10. What if AI could spot your lies? | Riccardo Loconte

    Humans are terrible at detecting lies, says psychologist Riccardo Loconte ... but what if we had an AI-powered tool to help? He introduces his team’s work successfully training an…

    16:19
  11. A bold new chapter for TED | Chris Anderson

    Chris Anderson, head of TED, has some big news to share: after 25 years of leading the organization, he's issuing an open invitation to pass on its stewardship to someone new. It c…

    59:05
  12. How little experiments can lead to big success | Emmanuel Acho and David Epstein

    Are your goals and resolutions actually holding you back from becoming your best self? Emmanuel Acho — a former NFL player, now an author and TV sports analyst — sits down with inv…

    53:45
  13. How to divorce as allies, not enemies | Allison O'Brien

    Ending a marriage doesn’t have to mean ending a family, says communication expert Allison O'Brien, who navigated her own divorce without lawyers or mediators. She introduces a fram…

    11:03
  14. How AI will answer questions we haven't thought to ask | Aravind Srinivas

    Human potential will only accelerate with AI answering questions better and faster than ever before, says Aravind Srinivas, cofounder and CEO of conversational search engine Perple…

    12:53
  15. Why joy is a serious way to take action | Pattie Gonia

    While doom and gloom may wake people up, joy keeps them in the fight, says drag queen and environmentalist Pattie Gonia. With humor, creativity and a dress made of thrifted shower…

    10:39
  16. The power shift US politics needs | Anathea Chino

    As the cofounder of Advance Native Political Leadership, Anathea Chino creates space for Native American leaders to thrive in an often unwelcoming political system. Alongside comed…

    09:54
  17. Embrace your main character energy with Natasha Rothwell | On the Spot

    Actor and writer Natasha Rothwell takes the stage for “On the Spot,” TED’s rapid-fire Q&A format. Answering a stream of unexpected questions, she dishes on everything from creativi…

    12:37
  18. Sunday Pick: A Healthier You: A cardiologist's guide to protecting your heart | TED Health

    Each Sunday, TED shares an episode of another podcast we think you'll love, handpicked for you… by us. This is a special episode of the "A Healthier You" mini series on the TED Hea…

    24:24
  19. Why daylight is the secret to great sleep | Christine Blume

    Does the type and amount of light you’re exposed to during the day change how well you sleep at night? Diving into the effects of daylight on your internal biological clock, sleep…

    10:03
  20. The unique love between humans and dogs | Elias Weiss Friedman

    What makes the bond between people and dogs so special? Elias Weiss Friedman, creator of The Dogist, has captured millions of hearts by documenting this unique connection through h…

    12:17
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