Can AI companions help heal loneliness? | Eugenia Kuyda

AI companions could either be the cure to our loneliness epidemic … or humanity’s final downfall, says Eugenia Kuyda, creator of Replika — an app that allows you to create AI friends. She explores the…

08/01/2025
How AI can bridge the Deaf and hearing worlds | Adam Munder

Software engineer Adam Munder is on a mission to break down communication barriers between the Deaf and hearing worlds. In a live demo, he introduces OmniBridge — an AI platform that translates American Sign Language…

07/01/2025
How to feed 10 billion people — without destroying nature | Andy Jarvis

Feeding 10 billion people without wrecking the planet means rethinking protein, from plant-based and fermented foods to lab-grown meat that tastes like the real thing. Presenting an exciting menu of sustainable options, food futurist Andy…

06/01/2025
How to reclaim your life from work | Simone Stolzoff

Where do you draw the line between work and life? Writer Simone Stolzoff explores the problem with defining yourself by your job — and shows what it takes to reclaim your time and sense of…

02/01/2025
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