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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. 3 practices for wisdom and wholeness | Krista Tippett

    How do we stand before the pain and promise of the world and keep hope and courage alive? Journalist and podcast host Krista Tippett has spent a career interviewing some of the wor…

    15:39
  2. Listen to your intuition — it can help you navigate the future | Hrund Gunnsteinsdóttir

    "Intuition helps us see the big picture," says filmmaker and sustainability leader Hrund Gunnsteinsdóttir. Reflecting on her work at the UN, she outlines three ways innsæi (the Ice…

    10:06
  3. Why you think you look bad in photos | Teri Hofford

    Do you hate having your photo taken? Portrait photographer Teri Hofford is here to change your mind. She unpacks why you may think you look bad in photos — and how to boost your co…

    14:27
  4. Democracy is being tested. Citizen assemblies can help | Ketakandriana Rafitoson

    How can everyday people help foster and protect democracy? Detailing her work fighting for people power as an activist in Madagascar, Ketakandriana Rafitoson discusses how citizen…

    21:52
  5. Luxury, not landfill — the waste-free future of fashion | Joon Silverstein

    Fashion is a huge part of the world's waste problem, but it doesn't have to be. Coachtopia founder Joon Silverstein shows how her company creates new designs from the waste product…

    12:21
  6. Sunday Pick: How to change your workplace | WorkLife with Adam Grant

    Each Sunday, TED shares an episode of another podcast we think you'll love, handpicked for you… by us. It's hard to make change at work happen. But wherever you sit in the hierarch…

    34:23
  7. How AI could hack democracy | Lawrence Lessig

    Does AI pose a threat to democracy? Law professor Lawrence Lessig dissects how this emerging technology could influence democratic institutions, warning that we’ve already passed a…

    20:43
  8. How to defend democracy — and fight autocracy | Leopoldo Lopez

    Seventy-two percent of the world's population lives under some sort of autocratic rule, says freedom fighter Leopoldo Lopez. In a rousing call to defend democracy worldwide, he sha…

    19:23
  9. 5 ways leaders can adapt to shifting geopolitics | Nikolaus S. Lang

    What will the world look like in 2030? International business consultant Nikolaus S. Lang predicts the evolution of a multipolar world, with multiple emerging coalitions of countri…

    14:15
  10. Poetry and music that reaches across the digital void | Elle Cordova

    In this whimsical talk and performance, musician and comedian Elle Cordova ponders what happened before the Big Bang. She’s then joined by guitarist Toni Lindgren for the original…

    08:22
  11. The tipping point I got wrong | Malcolm Gladwell

    In his 2000 bestseller "The Tipping Point," Malcolm Gladwell told the story of why crime fell in New York City in the 1990s. Now, 25 years later, he's back with a confession and a…

    18:15
  12. A lens on Georgia's survival in the shadow of a superpower | Daro Sulakauri

    "Georgia is not heard or seen in the world, and many don't even know the location of the country," says TED Fellow and photographer Daro Sulakauri. Through her striking photographs…

    13:27
  13. Sunday Pick: How to be an adult — and how to raise one | How to Be a Better Human

    Each Sunday, TED shares an episode of another podcast we think you'll love, handpicked for you… by us. Whether it’s grades and test scores, cushy jobs or big salaries, our ideas of…

    35:22
  14. Why don’t vampires cast reflections? | Eric Nuzum

    Exploring the history and evolution of vampire lore, author Eric Nuzum traces the origins of these spooky stories, from misunderstandings of death to the sparkly pop culture icons…

    11:36
  15. Networking doesn't have to feel gross | Daniel Hallak

    Networking doesn’t always have to feel like a self-serving transaction, says executive coach Daniel Hallak. Highlighting the importance of focusing on giving rather than taking whe…

    15:32
  16. Your empty wine bottle could help rebuild coastlines | Franziska Trautmann

    What if you could take something as tiny as a grain of sand — and as common as a glass bottle — and use it to tackle the climate crisis? Waste alchemist Franziska Trautmann shares…

    09:56
  17. How a worm could save humanity from bad AI | Ramin Hasani

    What if AI could think and adapt like a real brain? TED Fellow and AI scientist Ramin Hasani shares how liquid neural networks — a new, more flexible AI technology inspired by phys…

    13:03
  18. A food system that fights climate change — instead of causing it | Gonzalo Muñoz

    Here's a wild stat: nearly one-third of the world's food production goes to waste each year, a major contributor to the climate crisis. Farmer and UN climate champion Gonzalo Muñoz…

    09:59
  19. Could we replace data centers with … plant DNA? | Cliff Kapono and Keolu Fox

    Is it possible to meet the world's seemingly infinite demand for data storage while also caring for the natural environment? Biomedical researcher Keolu Fox and professional surfer…

    11:34
  20. Sunday Pick: The secret to success isn’t power – it’s status

    Each Sunday, TED shares an episode of another podcast we think you'll love, handpicked for you… by us. Many people believe that success depends on gaining power, but it turns out t…

    33:47
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