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Want TED Talks on the go? Every weekday, 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.

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  • Is war between China and the US inevitable? | Graham Allison

    30/10/2018 Durata: 18min

    Taking lessons from a historical pattern called "Thucydides's Trap," political scientist Graham Allison shows why a rising China and a dominant United States could be headed towards a violent collision no one wants -- and how we can summon the common sense and courage to avoid it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • What everyday citizens can do to claim power on the internet | Fadi Chehadé and Bryn Freedman

    30/10/2018 Durata: 08min

    Technology architect Fadi Chehadé helped set up the infrastructure that makes the internet work -- essential things like the domain name system and IP address standards. Today he's focused on finding ways for society to benefit from technology. In a crisp conversation with Bryn Freedman, curator of the TED Institute, Chehadé discusses the ongoing war between the West and China over artificial intelligence, how tech companies can become stewards of the power they have to shape lives and economies and what everyday citizens can do to claim power on the internet. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • How isolation fuels opioid addiction | Rachel Wurzman

    29/10/2018 Durata: 17min

    What do Tourette syndrome, heroin addiction and social media obsession all have in common? They converge in an area of the brain called the striatum, says neuroscientist Rachel Wurzman -- and this critical discovery could reshape our understanding of the opioid crisis. Sharing insights from her research, Wurzman shows how social isolation contributes to relapse and overdose rates and reveals how meaningful human connection could offer a potentially powerful source of recovery. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Chemical scum that dream of distant quasars | David Deutsch

    27/10/2018 Durata: 19min

    Legendary scientist David Deutsch puts theoretical physics on the back burner to discuss a more urgent matter: the survival of our species. The first step toward solving global warming, he says, is to admit that we have a problem. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • How will we survive when the population hits 10 billion? | Charles C. Mann

    26/10/2018 Durata: 12min

    By 2050, an estimated 10 billion people will live on earth. How are we going to provide everybody with basic needs while avoiding the worst impacts of climate change? In a talk packed with wit and wisdom, science journalist Charles C. Mann breaks down the proposed solutions and finds that the answers fall into two camps -- wizards and prophets -- while offering his own take on the best path to survival. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • My quest to defy gravity and fly | Elizabeth Streb

    25/10/2018 Durata: 09min

    Over the course of her fearless career, extreme action specialist Elizabeth Streb has pushed the limits of the human body. She's jumped through broken glass, toppled from great heights and built gizmos to provide a boost along the way. Backed by footage of her work, Streb reflects on her lifelong quest to defy gravity and fly the only way a human can -- by mastering the landing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Let's call "revenge porn" what it is: digital domestic violence | Darieth Chisolm

    24/10/2018 Durata: 10min

    What can you do if you're the victim of revenge porn or cyberbullying? Shockingly little, says journalist and activist Darieth Chisolm, who found herself living the nightmare scenario of having explicit photos taken without her knowledge or consent posted online. She describes how she's working to help victims and outlines the current state of legislation aimed at punishing perpetrators. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • How we can help young people build a better future | Henrietta Fore

    24/10/2018 Durata: 14min

    A massive generation of young people is about to inherit the world, and it's the duty of everyone to give them a fighting chance for their futures, says UNICEF executive director Henrietta Fore. In this forward-looking talk, she explores the crises facing them and details an ambitious new global initiative, Generation Unlimited, which aims to ensure every young person is in school, training or employed by 2030. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • How nationalism and globalism can coexist | Wanis Kabbaj

    23/10/2018 Durata: 12min

    Why do we have to choose between nationalism and globalism, between loving our countries and caring for the world? In a talk with lessons for avowed nationalists and globalists alike, Wanis Kabbaj explains how we can challenge this polarizing, binary thinking -- and simultaneously be proud citizens of both our countries and the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • How conscious investors can turn up the heat and make companies change | Vinay Shandal

    22/10/2018 Durata: 13min

    In a talk that's equal parts funny and urgent, consultant Vinay Shandal shares stories of the world's top activist investors, showing how individuals and institutions can take a page from their playbook and put pressure on companies to drive positive change. "It's your right to have your money managed in line with your values," Shandal says. "Use your voice, and trust that it matters." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Your elusive creative genius | Elizabeth Gilbert

    20/10/2018 Durata: 19min

    Elizabeth Gilbert muses on the impossible things we expect from artists and geniuses -- and shares the radical idea that, instead of the rare person "being" a genius, all of us "have" a genius. It's a funny, personal and surprisingly moving talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • What does the universe sound like? A musical tour | Matt Russo

    19/10/2018 Durata: 16min

    Is outer space really the silent and lifeless place it's often depicted to be? Perhaps not. Astrophysicist and musician Matt Russo takes us on a journey through the cosmos, revealing the hidden rhythms and harmonies of planetary orbits. The universe is full of music, he says -- we just need to learn how to hear it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • The pharmacy of the future? Personalized pills, 3D printed at home | Daniel Kraft

    18/10/2018 Durata: 12min

    We need to change how we prescribe drugs, says physician Daniel Kraft: too often, medications are dosed incorrectly, cause toxic side effects or just don't work. In a talk and concept demo, Kraft shares his vision for a future of personalized medication, unveiling a prototype 3D printer that could design pills that adapt to our individual needs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • 5 transformational policies for a prosperous and sustainable world | Johan Rockström

    17/10/2018 Durata: 12min

    In a talk about how we can build a robust future without wrecking the planet, sustainability expert Johan Rockström debuts the Earth3 model -- a new methodology that combines the UN Sustainable Development Goals with the nine planetary boundaries, beyond which earth's vital systems could become unstable. Learn more about five transformational policies that could help us achieve inclusive and prosperous world development while keeping the earth stable and resilient. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • The key to a better malaria vaccine | Faith Osier

    16/10/2018 Durata: 07min

    The malaria vaccine was invented more than a century ago -- yet each year, hundreds of thousands of people still die from the disease. How can we improve this vital vaccine? In this informative talk, immunologist and TED Fellow Faith Osier shows how she's combining cutting-edge technology with century-old insights in the hopes of creating a new vaccine that eradicates malaria once and for all. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Let's protect the oceans like national parks | David Lang

    15/10/2018 Durata: 12min

    You don't have to be a scientist to help protect the world's oceans, says underwater drone expert and TED Fellow David Lang -- in fact, ordinary citizens have pulled together to save the planet's natural treasures many times in history. Lang asks us to take a lesson from the story of the US National Parks Service, offering a three-point plan for conserving underwater wonders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • How whistle-blowers shape history | Kelly Richmond Pope

    12/10/2018 Durata: 12min

    Fraud researcher and documentary filmmaker Kelly Richmond Pope shares lessons from some of the most high-profile whistle-blowers of the past, explaining how they've shared information that has shaped society -- and why they need our trust and protection. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • What baby boomers can learn from millennials at work -- and vice versa | Chip Conley

    11/10/2018 Durata: 12min

    For the first time ever, we have five generations in the workplace at the same time, says entrepreneur Chip Conley. What would happen if we got intentional about how we all work together? In this accessible talk, Conley shows how age diversity makes companies stronger and calls for different generations to mentor each other at work, with wisdom flowing from old to young and young to old alike. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • What Americans agree on when it comes to health | Rebecca Onie

    10/10/2018 Durata: 12min

    We may not be as deeply divided as we think -- at least not when it comes to health, says Rebecca Onie. In a talk that cuts through the noise, Onie shares research that shows how, even across economic, political and racial divides, Americans agree on what they need to live good lives -- and asks both health care providers and patients to focus on what makes us healthy, not what makes us angry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • 3 ways to create a space that moves you, from a Broadway set designer | David Korins

    09/10/2018 Durata: 10min

    You don't have to work on Broadway to design a set, says creative director David Korins -- you can be the set designer of any space in your life. Sharing insights from his work on hits like "Hamilton" and "Dear Evan Hansen," Korins offers a three-step process to start creating the world you want to live in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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