The biggest global risks for 2026 | Ian Bremmer

2026 is a tipping point year, says Ian Bremmer, founder of Eurasia Group. Highlighting the top risks that await the world, he breaks down the US military extraction of Venezuela leader Nicolás Maduro and explains…

06.01.2026
Why living online is leaving us exhausted — and what actually helps | Manoush Zomorodi

You’ve heard that too much time online is bad for your mental health, but what is it doing to your body? In this energizing talk, journalist and author Manoush Zomorodi explains how tech habits (including…

05.01.2026
Sunday Pick: Building atomic habits with James Clear | from ReThinking with Adam Grant

As a blogger and executive coach, James Clear spent years studying how to form and change habits. His research culminated in the book “Atomic Habits”, which has sold more than 15 million copies and been…

04.01.2026
Interview: What happens in your brain when you pay attention? with Dr. Sasha Hamdani | from TED Health

Attention isn’t just about what we focus on — it’s also about what our brains filter out. By investigating patterns in the brain as people try to focus, computational neuroscientist Mehdi Ordikhani-Seyedlar hopes to build…

03.01.2026
How to live a meaningful life | Brian S. Lowery (re-release)

What makes for a meaningful life? Social psychologist Brian S. Lowery explores three ideas tied to the experience of meaning and shows why simply pursuing personal achievements isn’t the best way to find it. Hosted…

02.01.2026
A 3-step guide to believing in yourself | Sheryl Lee Ralph (re-release)

Sheryl Lee Ralph is a force, delivering iconic performances both on stage and screen. But she didn’t always know if she’d make it big. In a lively talk sparkling with actionable advice, she shares how…

01.01.2026
An ode to living on Earth | Oliver Jeffers (re-release)

If you had to explain to a newborn — or an alien — what it means to be a human being living on Earth in the 21st century, what would you say? Visual artist Oliver…

31.12.2025
How to prepare yourself for 2026 (with 3 lessons from TED-Ed)

The end of the year is a time to reflect and think ahead. What hopes did you have for 2025, and what might be different for 2026? In this special episode, learn from three TED-Ed…

30.12.2025
How art transforms brokenness into beauty | Lily Yeh (re-release)

Lily Yeh calls herself a barefoot artist: she travels the world with a suitcase full of art supplies, working with whoever wants to join her. In an inspiring talk, she shares the fruits of her…

29.12.2025
Sunday Pick: 2025 Staff Picks – Best of How to Be a Better Human

Remember those fun high school superlatives like the “Class Clown” or the “Biggest Flirt”? In this special How to Be a Better Human season finale, you will be hearing from our previous guest Dallas Youth…

28.12.2025