Your self-driving robotaxi is almost here | Aicha Evans

We’ve been hearing about self-driving cars for years, but autonomous vehicle entrepreneur Aicha Evans thinks we need to dream more daringly. In this exciting talk, she introduces us to robotaxis: fully autonomous, eco-friendly shuttles that…

19/11/2021
A program to empower Black teachers in the US | Larry Irvin

TED Fellow and education innovator Larry Irvin envisions a world where every child can see themselves reflected in their teachers. With his team at Brothers Empowered to Teach, Irvin is providing pathways to careers in…

18/11/2021
An ever-evolving map of everything on Earth | Jack Dangermond

What if we had a map of … everything? Jack Dangermond, a visionary behind the geographic information system (GIS) technology used to map and analyze all kinds of complex data, walks us through the interconnected…

17/11/2021
Are naps actually good for us? | Matt Walker

Afternoon naps are refreshing — but could they be messing up our sleep cycles? Sleep scientist Matt Walker reveals the pros and cons of napping, plus tips on how to get the most out of…

17/11/2021
Which box do I check? | Mona Chalabi

How we identify makes a difference in our lived experiences, but it’s not always reflected in the checkboxes we see on forms. In this episode, Mona Chalabi explores why language matters in data collection, and…

16/11/2021
The crucial intersection of climate and capital | Nili Gilbert

The financial sector often talks of decarbonizing investment portfolios as a way to fight climate change. But portfolios can be “cleaned” without having any real impact on the problem, says investment expert Nili Gilbert. Bringing…

16/11/2021
3 steps to getting what you want in a negotiation | Ruchi Sinha

We negotiate all the time at work — for raises, promotions, time off — and we usually go into it like it’s a battle. But it’s not about dominating, says organizational psychologist Ruchi Sinha. It’s…

15/11/2021
Tracking the whole world’s carbon emissions — with satellites and AI | Gavin McCormick

What we know today about global greenhouse gas emissions is mostly self-reported by countries, and those numbers (sometimes tallied manually on paper!) are often inaccurate and prone to manipulation. If we really want to get…

12/11/2021
The rise of predatory scams — and how to prevent them | Jane Walsh

Questionable phone calls, concerning emails, heart-rending stories from a sudden new friend in need of endless financial support: elder abuse can take many forms, says lawyer Jane Walsh. And as technology becomes more sophisticated, susceptibility…

11/11/2021
“Being Human”  | Naima Penniman

In this stunning spoken-word performance, poet and “freedom-forging futurist” Naima Penniman celebrates the wonders of the natural world and humanity’s connection to it. “I wonder if the sun debates dawn some mornings,” she says. Kasutame…

11/11/2021