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In this TED Talk Daily episode, host Elise Hu introduces Yara Shahidi, who discusses the importance of curiosity in imagining a better world and our place within it. Shahidi reflects on how the sense of wonder from childhood often diminishes as we grow older and are pressured to focus on specific areas of expertise. Dr...
In this TED Talk Daily episode, host Elise Hu introduces Megan J. McArdle, a journalist who grapples with the anxiety of AI threatening her writing career while also holding libertarian beliefs in progress and new technologies. McArdle discusses her fears about AI's impact on jobs, drawing a parallel to the Luddites' r...
In this episode of TED Talks Daily, actress and disability rights activist Chloe Hayden discusses the stereotypes associated with autism and the importance of uplifting autistic voices. She recounts her personal journey of being diagnosed with autism at 13 and the negative reactions she faced from peers and the enterta...
In this TED Talks Daily episode, host Elise Hu introduces Dan Taberski's investigation into a 2011 case in LeRoy, New York, where several high school girls developed Tourette's-like tics. Taberski's exploration, stemming from his podcast "Hysterical," delves into the phenomenon of mass psychogenic illness, or mass hyst...
In this episode of TED Talks Daily, host Elise Hu introduces a talk by Greg Lukianoff, a journalist and lawyer, who discusses the importance of free speech and warns against mob censorship. Lukianoff argues that suppressing opposing views is detrimental to truth, safety, and the powerless. He presents four key truths: ...
In a special episode of TED Explains the World, Helen Walters interviews geopolitical expert Ian Bremmer about the hypothetical scenario of the U.S. bombing Iranian nuclear sites in June 2025. Bremmer explains the potential reasons behind such an attack, the roles of Israel, China, and Russia, and the possible response...
This episode of Design Matters features Kara Swisher in a live interview conducted by Debbie Millman and Roxanne Gay. Kara discusses her early life, including the death of her father and her relationship with her mother and grandmother. She shares insights into her career as a tech journalist, her perspective on the ev...
In this TED Intersections episode, Michelle Weise, a work futurist, interviews video creator Jon Youshaei about navigating the evolving nature of work. They discuss the increasing frequency of career shifts, the importance of transferable skills, and strategies for creating engaging content across different platforms. ...
In this TED Talk Daily episode, host Elise Hu introduces psychiatrist and author George Blair-West, who discusses the complexities of modern relationships and marriage. Blair-West challenges the notion of "finding the one" and suggests that focusing on compatibility and commitment is more crucial for long-term success....
This TED Talks Daily podcast episode, hosted by Elise Hu, focuses on Juneteenth, the commemoration of the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. It features a TED-Ed lesson by Karlos Hill and Soraya Field Fiorio providing a historical overview of slavery in the United States, highlighting key events leading up to...
Elise Hu introduces a special performance from TED 2025 featuring composer Todd Almond and actress Donna Murphy. Almond accompanies Murphy, who embodies the imagined voice of AI. The performance is described as a blend of cabaret, social commentary, and comedy. The AI character humorously interacts with Almond and the ...
In this TED Talk Daily episode, host Elise Hu introduces Andika Putraditama, a sustainability expert, who discusses the critical role of forests and peatlands in mitigating climate change, particularly in regions like Indonesia where deforestation significantly contributes to carbon emissions. Putraditama highlights th...
In this TED Talk Daily episode, host Elise Hu introduces Yancey Strickler, former CEO of Kickstarter, who discusses the challenges faced by creative people in the current economic landscape, dominated by streaming platforms, corporate gatekeepers, and AI. Strickler proposes a new legal structure called the Artist Corpo...
In this episode of "Fixable," co-hosts Anne Morris and Frances Fry discuss the strategic importance of being intentionally "bad" at certain aspects of a business or in one's personal life to achieve excellence in others. They use examples like the MacBook Air and Southwest Airlines to illustrate how successful entities...
In this episode of TED Intersections, internet filmmaker Baron Ryan and marriage and family therapist Stephanie R. Yates-Anyabwile explore the topic of self-love, particularly focusing on people-pleasing tendencies and the impact of others' opinions on self-perception. They share personal experiences and discuss strate...
In this TED Talks Daily podcast, host Elise Hu introduces Kim Scott, who discusses the concept of "radical candor" as a means of communicating effectively and building stronger relationships. Scott argues that being radically candid involves both caring personally and challenging directly, and she illustrates the pitfa...
In this TED Talk Daily episode, host Elise Hu introduces author Amie McNee, who argues for the importance of engaging in creative practices, especially during times of crisis. McNee challenges the cultural sidelining of art, asserting that creativity is a crucial element of self-development and a means of reclaiming ag...
Elise Hu introduces a listener survey for TED Talks Daily and previews the day's talk by biologist and entrepreneur Scott Loarie on the importance of citizen science in addressing the extinction crisis. Loarie discusses his project, iNaturalist, which allows people to contribute to scientific data by photographing and ...
Elise Hu introduces comedian Shalewa Sharpe's TED Next set from 2024, where Sharpe uses self-deprecating humor and social observations. Sharpe jokes about breaking her ankle, thrift store donations, and her evolving stance on capitalism now that she has money. She then pivots to a message for extroverts, urging them to...
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