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Break the bad news bubble (Part 2) | Angus Hervey

It’s time for our periodic update of good news from Angus Hervey, founder of Fix the News, an independent publication that reports stories of global progress. In a quick talk, he shares three major updates…

20/12/2024
3 reasons to take risks like a teenager | Adriana Galván

Is embracing your inner teenager the key to thriving in adulthood? Neuroscientist Adriana Galván shares three powerful lessons from decades of research into adolescent brain development, exploring what teens can teach us about embracing uncertainty,…

19/12/2024
How to protect your emotional health during the holidays | Guy Winch

The end of the year is often a time to reflect and spend time with family — activities that may seem joyful or anxiety-inducing, depending on your circumstances. Psychologist Guy Winch offers actionable advice on…

19/12/2024
The absurd inequality of climate work — and how to fix it | Joshua Amponsem

When it comes to tackling the climate crisis, the majority of the workforce in Africa believes their role is in the labor-intensive, low-income work — not in the strategic, analytical or leadership-based spaces, says climate…

18/12/2024
The mind-reading potential of AI | Chin-Teng Lin

Scientists are getting closer to giving humans the power to communicate with their thoughts alone. In a live demo, researcher Chin-Teng Lin shows how brain-computer interfaces can translate a person’s neural signals into text on…

18/12/2024
Can you love your body — and still want to change it? | Gabriella Lascano

Gabriella Lascano rose to prominence as a plus-size influencer, advocating for respect at any size with her natural blend of confidence and self-love. She shares how a friend’s death led to a candid reassessment of…

17/12/2024
How to make big decisions in challenging circumstances | Jonathan Reimer

When making a big decision, should you trust your gut or follow the data? Emergency manager Jonathan Reimer draws on his experience responding to some of Canada’s largest wildfires to share advice on high-stakes decision-making…

16/12/2024
Want to give a great presentation? Use ugly sketches | Martin J. Eppler

Looking to level up your presentations? It might only take a poorly-drawn sketch, says professor Martin J. Eppler. He offers three tips to use visualizations at work, laying out how these simple tricks can boost…

13/12/2024
“Careful” / “Veils” | Xiuhtezcatl

Musician Xiuhtezcatl raps, sings and plays piano in a performance seamlessly blending influences from his Indigenous and Mexican heritage. Kasutame küpsiseid, et pakkuda Teile parimat kogemust. Kui jätkate selle veebisaidi kasutamist, nõustute meie küpsiste tingimustega….

13/12/2024
What’s our relationship to AI? It’s complicated | AC Coppens, Kasley Killam and Apolinário Passos

In a lively conversation from TED’s brand-new Next Stage, social scientist Kasley Killam, technologist Apolinário Passos and futurist AC Coppens explore the intricate dynamics of human-AI relationships — and show how AI is already changing…

12/12/2024