TEDialogues

Discover how regenerative agriculture can transform degraded soil into rich, life-sustaining land. Through time-tested ecological principles, it revitalizes ecosystems, improves food quality, reduces carbon emissions, and promotes human health. Join the movement to restore balance and unlock the potential of healthy soil for future generations.

Helen Walters and Ian Bremmer discuss the US election’s global impact, the challenges of misinformation, and the influence of foreign policy. From Middle East tensions to climate change and the risks of post-election unrest, they explore how political choices will shape the world’s future.

An astrophysicist explores the profound role of the Sun in shaping life on Earth, from fueling photosynthesis to creating solar storms that impact technology. With the Parker Solar Probe, we’re uncovering the Sun’s mysteries and preparing for its future changes that may affect our climate and society.

Explore the remarkable rise of African tech startups defying stereotypes and driving innovation. From groundbreaking internet infrastructure to fintech and digital solutions, ambitious African entrepreneurs are transforming the continent’s tech landscape and proving that Africa is a thriving hub of talent, resilience, and boundless potential.

Discover how immersive storytelling can transform experiences. From David Bowie exhibits to moon landings and David Hockney’s art, this approach brings together technology, art, and audience engagement, creating vivid, multi-sensory experiences that resonate deeply and unite diverse audiences through creative collisions.

Dietary shifts toward plant-based foods are essential for health, climate, and food security. By promoting plant-rich options as governments once did for meat, we can create a more sustainable food system. Learn how we can eat less meat, boost public health, and reduce environmental impact.

Discover how improvisation brings spontaneity and creativity to even the simplest tasks. Through humor, beatboxing, and looping, this talk demonstrates how life becomes more flexible, adaptable, and enjoyable when we embrace the art of making it up as we go along.

Discover how quadratic funding empowers communities by prioritizing broad-based support over wealthy donors. This innovative funding model, leveraging matching contributions, enables fairer distribution for projects that resonate with everyday people. With open-source tools, communities worldwide can fund what truly matters, fostering democratic engagement in a digitally native way.

This episode explores how true personalization can transform frustrating customer experiences into meaningful interactions. From urgent care mishaps to endless email spam, we’ve all felt the impersonal touch of modern businesses. Discover how leading companies like Fidelity use a “less is more” approach, focusing on quality over quantity to build trust and foster loyalty. Learn why embracing perso...

Discover how vertical farming is revolutionizing agriculture, allowing the growth of pesticide-free, high-quality strawberries anytime, anywhere. This episode explores the journey of transforming traditional farming, with innovations like AI, bee pollination, and sustainable practices, making strawberries three times sweeter and more affordable. Learn how this technology is bringing a taste of Jap...

In this inspiring talk, Mohan Sivaloganathan shares his journey from a failed leadership attempt at Procter & Gamble to becoming the CEO of Our Turn , a youth-driven organization for educational reform. He humorously recounts his early struggles, revealing how conventional leadership models didn’t work for him, and how embracing the leadership of young people transformed his approach. Through...

Pau García introduces “Synthetic Memories,” a project that uses generative AI to recreate lost or forgotten visual memories. Inspired by his work with elderly patients and those affected by Alzheimer’s, García explores how these AI-generated images can enhance reminiscence therapy, improving cognitive function and emotional connection. Through real-life examples, he shares how recreating memories...

Cat behaviorist Nikki shares the transformative power of play and feeding enrichment for enhancing the happiness and health of cats. Through interactive play, cats engage their natural hunting instincts, which improves their physical and mental well-being. Simple tools like puzzle feeders, egg boxes, and interactive toys can make mealtimes fun and stimulating, helping cats exercise their brains an...

Kristine Tompkins, co-founder of Tompkins Conservation, reflects on the urgency of rewilding Earth’s ecosystems. Witnessing the destruction of wild habitats, she advocates for large-scale restoration efforts to bring back endangered species and preserve biodiversity. Over the past 30 years, her work with late husband Doug Tompkins has led to the creation of 15 national parks and the protection of...

A creative director reflects on the groundbreaking U2 concert at the new Sphere in Las Vegas, a venue that merges IMAX, planetarium, and immersive technology to transform live performance. The spherical structure, which lacks traditional corners, allows the manipulation of audience perception and creates shared experiences akin to virtual reality but without headsets. Described as “VR without a he...

Climate scientist warns of the accelerating environmental crisis and urges immediate global action. Earth’s climate is changing faster than predicted, with rising temperatures, shrinking biodiversity, and economic fallout. We are on track to exceed dangerous tipping points, risking self-amplifying, irreversible damage to the planet’s systems. The scientist explains that while the situation is dire...

Motivation isn’t something we lose; it’s something we learn. In this engaging talk, the speaker explores why so many people, like a close friend, feel unmotivated despite being successful in different areas of life. Drawing from psychology and behavioral science, he explains that motivation is not about being strong but about being wise. Key strategies include setting intrinsically enjoyable goals...

Psychologist and neuroscientist explains how, like teaching a pigeon to count, our brains form habits and coping mechanisms that can increase anxiety and depression over time. Drawing from his personal and professional experience, he discusses how behaviors like procrastination or seeking reassurance via smartphones offer temporary relief but reinforce negative patterns. By understanding and unlea...

Conservationist Kristine Tompkins recounts her journey of rewilding South America’s ecosystems through Tompkins Conservation, emphasizing the urgent need for global action. Tompkins highlights how human expansion has decimated wild nature, but rewilding — allowing nature to heal itself or actively restoring species — offers hope. Through her efforts, over 15 national parks and millions of acres of...

In a world increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence, the United Nations has proposed a bold plan for global AI governance, launched on September 19, 2024. The initiative seeks to establish guidelines for managing AI’s risks and opportunities, addressing concerns over the role of tech giants, national governments, and the global community. Political scientist Ian Bremer discusses the urgent n...

In this insightful talk, the speaker explores the role of capitalism in addressing climate change. While traditional capitalism has contributed to environmental degradation, “climate capitalism” offers a path forward by leveraging market forces, policy interventions, and technological advancements. Examples like India’s adoption of solar energy and China’s rise in electric vehicles showcase how go...

In this captivating talk, the speaker reflects on the vibrant wildlife and thriving biodiversity in the bustling city of Singapore. Moving to the city felt magical, with encounters of tropical birds, otters, and even snakes happening amidst towering skyscrapers. The return of otters to Singapore, after a long absence due to pollution, highlights the city’s successful conservation efforts. Singapor...

In this heartfelt talk, a cartoonist reflects on using art and AI to explore family legacies and the nature of personal identity. Sharing her family’s powerful history—her grandmother’s survival of the Holocaust and her grandfather’s escape from Nazi-occupied Austria—she reveals how AI helped her connect with her grandfather, a man she never met, through a chatbot created from his writings. While...

In this powerful speech, the speaker reflects on the transformative power of belief and the importance of overcoming self-doubt. They argue that our greatest regrets stem not from the things we did but from the things we didn’t do because we lacked belief in ourselves. Sharing their own journey from childhood entrepreneur to leader of the H.J. Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs, they high...

In this engaging conversation, a neuroscientist and a global banking expert explore the connections between anxiety, brain health, and financial well-being. They emphasize that anxiety, often seen as a negative force, can serve as a useful signal directing attention to what matters most. Shifting the mindset toward embracing anxiety as a tool for growth, they discuss how financial literacy, physic...