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Season 2023
"Song of the Ambassadors" is a collaborative opera conceived and written by K Allado-McDowell, scored by Derrick Skye and illuminated by multimedia artist Refik Anadol. It posits a future humanity in harmony with life and the cosmos.
"Song of the Ambassadors" is a collaborative opera conceived and written by K Allado-McDowell, scored by Derrick Skye and illuminated by multimedia artist Refik Anadol. It posits a future humanity in harmony with life and the cosmos.
Angus Hervey is an economist, journalist and editor of Future Crunch, a newsletter covering topics including human rights, global health, scientific breakthroughs and conservation victories.
Angus Hervey is an economist, journalist and editor of Future Crunch, a newsletter covering topics including human rights, global health, scientific breakthroughs and conservation victories.
Stuart Kauffman's work on the origin of life on Earth posits that complex biological systems may have resulted as much from self-organization as from natural selection.
Stuart Kauffman's work on the origin of life on Earth posits that complex biological systems may have resulted as much from self-organization as from natural selection.
The Audacious Project is a collaborative funding initiative catalyzing social impact on a grand scale. Every year we select and nurture a group of big, bold solutions to the world’s most
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The Audacious Project is a collaborative funding initiative catalyzing social impact on a grand scale. Every year we select and nurture a group of big, bold solutions to the world’s most urgent challenges, and with the support of an inspiring group of donors and supporters, come together to get them launched.
The founder and chair of the Innovative Genomics Institute's governance board, Jennifer Doudna earned the 2020 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for her work developing the groundbreaking genome-engineering technology CRISPR-Cas9.
The founder and chair of the Innovative Genomics Institute's governance board, Jennifer Doudna earned the 2020 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for her work developing the groundbreaking genome-engineering technology CRISPR-Cas9.
Coldplay & Golshifteh Farahani perform Shervin Hajipour's "Baraye".
Coldplay & Golshifteh Farahani perform Shervin Hajipour's "Baraye".
Exiled from her home country of Iran, Golshifteh Farahani continues to push boundaries in both her work and activism.
Exiled from her home country of Iran, Golshifteh Farahani continues to push boundaries in both her work and activism.
Directed by Pantera.
Directed by Pantera.
om Graham is using AI to make the impossible possible. He speaks with Chris Anderson about his work.
om Graham is using AI to make the impossible possible. He speaks with Chris Anderson about his work.
Karen Bakker explores the relationship between digital innovation and environmental sustainability.
Karen Bakker explores the relationship between digital innovation and environmental sustainability.
Wangechi Mutu investigates what it means to represent ourselves, seeking to understand the human inclination to remake and redefine who we are.
Wangechi Mutu investigates what it means to represent ourselves, seeking to understand the human inclination to remake and redefine who we are.
A leading interpreter of Mahler and Beethoven, Benjamin Zander is known for his unyielding energy and charismatic pre-concert talks.
A leading interpreter of Mahler and Beethoven, Benjamin Zander is known for his unyielding energy and charismatic pre-concert talks.
AI pioneer Greg Brockman wants to ensure general-purpose artificial intelligence benefits everyone.
AI pioneer Greg Brockman wants to ensure general-purpose artificial intelligence benefits everyone.
Created by Daryl Anselmo in collaboration with Midjourney.
Created by Daryl Anselmo in collaboration with Midjourney.
Yejin Choi investigates if (and how) AI systems can learn commonsense knowledge and reasoning.
Yejin Choi investigates if (and how) AI systems can learn commonsense knowledge and reasoning.
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Arthur C. Clarke predicts AI at the 1964 New York World Fair
Episode overview
Courtesy of BBC
Courtesy of BBC
A leading voice in artificial intelligence, Gary Marcus is both bull and bear, known for championing the possibilities of new technologies while highlighting their limitations.
A leading voice in artificial intelligence, Gary Marcus is both bull and bear, known for championing the possibilities of new technologies while highlighting their limitations.
Eliezer Yudkowsky is a foundational thinker on the long-term future of artificial intelligence.
Eliezer Yudkowsky is a foundational thinker on the long-term future of artificial intelligence.
Alexandr Wang is the founder and CEO of Scale AI, a data platform seeking to supercharge businesses through artificial intelligence.
Alexandr Wang is the founder and CEO of Scale AI, a data platform seeking to supercharge businesses through artificial intelligence.
AI: @remi_molettee / Film: slimshowroom / Performers: Ebinum Brothers / Music: Max Richter.
AI: @remi_molettee / Film: slimshowroom / Performers: Ebinum Brothers / Music: Max Richter.
Sal Khan is the founder and CEO of Khan Academy, a nonprofit organization on a mission to provide free, world-class education to anyone, anywhere.
Sal Khan is the founder and CEO of Khan Academy, a nonprofit organization on a mission to provide free, world-class education to anyone, anywhere.
Jennifer D. Sciubba's work on population trends translates the statistics of birth, death, migration and more into human stories and new ways to understand the world.
Jennifer D. Sciubba's work on population trends translates the statistics of birth, death, migration and more into human stories and new ways to understand the world.
Piyachart Phiromswad studies technological, social and economic ways to unleash the power of a globally aging population.
Piyachart Phiromswad studies technological, social and economic ways to unleash the power of a globally aging population.
Community Talk
Community Talk
Inside TED update
Inside TED update
Created by Malik Afegbua in collaboration with Midjourney
Created by Malik Afegbua in collaboration with Midjourney
Ashif Shaikh is the cofounder and CEO of Jan Sahas, a nonprofit working to facilitate the safe migration of informal workers in Asia through the Migrants Resilience Collaborative.
Ashif Shaikh is the cofounder and CEO of Jan Sahas, a nonprofit working to facilitate the safe migration of informal workers in Asia through the Migrants Resilience Collaborative.
Jamie Lee Curtis introduces Barbara F. Walter
Jamie Lee Curtis introduces Barbara F. Walter
Barbara F. Walter's love of peace led her to become an expert in civil wars, the conflicts that last the longest and are the hardest to resolve.
Barbara F. Walter's love of peace led her to become an expert in civil wars, the conflicts that last the longest and are the hardest to resolve.
Directed by Dano Cerny.
Directed by Dano Cerny.
Keyu Jin is a fierce advocate for the coexistence of divergent worldviews, urging leaders to look beyond their own borders at different systems that might help bolster their own economies.
Keyu Jin is a fierce advocate for the coexistence of divergent worldviews, urging leaders to look beyond their own borders at different systems that might help bolster their own economies.
Ian Bremmer helps business leaders, policymakers and the general public make sense of the world around them.
Ian Bremmer helps business leaders, policymakers and the general public make sense of the world around them.
Yara Shahidi is an award-winning actor and producer, and the breakout star of the ABC series "black-ish" and "grown-ish."
Yara Shahidi is an award-winning actor and producer, and the breakout star of the ABC series "black-ish" and "grown-ish."
An expert on electronic and photonic integrated circuits, Ali Hajimiri is investigating how to collect solar power in space — and transmit the energy wirelessly to Earth.
An expert on electronic and photonic integrated circuits, Ali Hajimiri is investigating how to collect solar power in space — and transmit the energy wirelessly to Earth.
Community talk.
Community talk.
Nadya Tolokonnikova is a founding member of Pussy Riot, the feminist protest art movement known worldwide for defiant activism against the regime of Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Nadya Tolokonnikova is a founding member of Pussy Riot, the feminist protest art movement known worldwide for defiant activism against the regime of Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Tavares Strachan probes the intersections of art, science and politics, asking us to consider the cultural dynamics of scientific knowledge.
Tavares Strachan probes the intersections of art, science and politics, asking us to consider the cultural dynamics of scientific knowledge.
Interstitial: Hairy Pouter
Interstitial: Hairy Pouter
Taylor Mac introduces Machine Dazzle
Taylor Mac introduces Machine Dazzle
A self-described "radical, queer, emotionally driven, instinct-based concept artist and thinker," Machine Dazzle creates costumes and theater sets that push the boundaries of craft and identity.
A self-described "radical, queer, emotionally driven, instinct-based concept artist and thinker," Machine Dazzle creates costumes and theater sets that push the boundaries of craft and identity.
Using digital tools to create stunning photographic images, Doris Mitsch depicts what lies beyond the range of normal human vision.
Using digital tools to create stunning photographic images, Doris Mitsch depicts what lies beyond the range of normal human vision.
Rashida Jones introduces Peter McIndoe
Rashida Jones introduces Peter McIndoe
Peter McIndoe is the brains behind "Birds Aren't Real," the theory that birds are actually drones created by the US government to spy on Americans.
Peter McIndoe is the brains behind "Birds Aren't Real," the theory that birds are actually drones created by the US government to spy on Americans.
Courtesy of BBC America
Courtesy of BBC America
Margaret Atwood introduces Hannah Ritchie
Margaret Atwood introduces Hannah Ritchie
Hannah Ritchie wants to use data to change the way we see the world.
Hannah Ritchie wants to use data to change the way we see the world.
Garry Cooper uses technology to help organizations ensure the materials they no longer need get reused — again and again.
Garry Cooper uses technology to help organizations ensure the materials they no longer need get reused — again and again.
Nicole Rycroft is the founder and executive director of Canopy, an environmental nonprofit dedicated to protecting the world's forests, species and climate.
Nicole Rycroft is the founder and executive director of Canopy, an environmental nonprofit dedicated to protecting the world's forests, species and climate.
George T. Whitesides is applying his experience in aerospace to the growing global crisis of extreme wildfires.
George T. Whitesides is applying his experience in aerospace to the growing global crisis of extreme wildfires.
Courtesy of BBC America
Courtesy of BBC America
Shane Campbell-Staton seeks to understand how human activity is driving rapid evolutionary change in animals across the planet.
Shane Campbell-Staton seeks to understand how human activity is driving rapid evolutionary change in animals across the planet.
Plant physiologist and bioengineer Steve Long is hacking photosynthesis to feed the world and tackle climate change.
Plant physiologist and bioengineer Steve Long is hacking photosynthesis to feed the world and tackle climate change.
Through the forest restoration initiative Restore Local, Wanjira Mathai is working to help both Africa's people and its landscapes flourish.
Through the forest restoration initiative Restore Local, Wanjira Mathai is working to help both Africa's people and its landscapes flourish.
Video by MELT IMMERSIVE
Video by MELT IMMERSIVE
Crowdsourcing pioneer and Duolingo CEO Luis von Ahn builds systems that combine the skills of humans and computers to take on large-scale problems neither can solve alone.
Crowdsourcing pioneer and Duolingo CEO Luis von Ahn builds systems that combine the skills of humans and computers to take on large-scale problems neither can solve alone.
Jane Pauley introduces Andy Dunn
Jane Pauley introduces Andy Dunn
Andy Dunn redefined retail with the success of the digitally native menswear brand Bonobos. Now he wants to change the way we think about entrepreneurship and mental health.
Andy Dunn redefined retail with the success of the digitally native menswear brand Bonobos. Now he wants to change the way we think about entrepreneurship and mental health.
Poem generated, titled, illustrated and spoken by AI, as guided by Alexander Reben
Poem generated, titled, illustrated and spoken by AI, as guided by Alexander Reben
Community talk
Community talk
Gus Worland helps people develop the resilience, emotional muscle and social connections needed to prevent suicide and build mental fitness.
Gus Worland helps people develop the resilience, emotional muscle and social connections needed to prevent suicide and build mental fitness.
Maya Shankar brings together behavioral science and storytelling to help us understand how we respond to big life changes.
Maya Shankar brings together behavioral science and storytelling to help us understand how we respond to big life changes.
Nita Farahany's research into emerging technologies (think: mind-reading brain-computer interfaces) illuminates their ethical, legal and social implications.
Nita Farahany's research into emerging technologies (think: mind-reading brain-computer interfaces) illuminates their ethical, legal and social implications.
Directed by Najeeb Tarazi
Directed by Najeeb Tarazi
With OpenBCI, Conor Russomanno is developing low-cost, open-source brain-computer interface hardware and software.
With OpenBCI, Conor Russomanno is developing low-cost, open-source brain-computer interface hardware and software.
Apple "The Greatest"
Apple "The Greatest"
Natalie Cargill is the founder and co-CEO of Longview Philanthropy, where she is on a mission to replace pessimism about the world’s biggest problems with plans for solving them.
Natalie Cargill is the founder and co-CEO of Longview Philanthropy, where she is on a mission to replace pessimism about the world’s biggest problems with plans for solving them.
Sixto Cancel is the founder and CEO of Think of Us, a nonprofit working to transform the child welfare system in the US.
Sixto Cancel is the founder and CEO of Think of Us, a nonprofit working to transform the child welfare system in the US.
Maria Shriver introduces Richard V. Reeves
Maria Shriver introduces Richard V. Reeves
Richard V. Reeves offers tangible solutions for social progress, with a recent focus on understanding why boys and men are falling behind.
Richard V. Reeves offers tangible solutions for social progress, with a recent focus on understanding why boys and men are falling behind.
Coleman Hughes believes in the power of conversation to bridge ideological and cultural divides.
Coleman Hughes believes in the power of conversation to bridge ideological and cultural divides.
KCRW "Listen"
KCRW "Listen"
Maria Arnal builds beguiling sonic sculptures, weaving together folk forms with techno-pop to create dazzling soundscapes.
Maria Arnal builds beguiling sonic sculptures, weaving together folk forms with techno-pop to create dazzling soundscapes.
Frances Frei introduces Anne Morriss
Frances Frei introduces Anne Morriss
Anne Morriss is dedicated to helping people unlock their own potential –– in the name of building extraordinary organizations.
Anne Morriss is dedicated to helping people unlock their own potential –– in the name of building extraordinary organizations.
Community talk
Community talk
Tony Award-winning performer, writer, director and producer Sarah Jones is best known for the chameleon-like ease with which she slips in and out of characters.
Tony Award-winning performer, writer, director and producer Sarah Jones is best known for the chameleon-like ease with which she slips in and out of characters.
Desmond Meade introduces Sheena Meade
Desmond Meade introduces Sheena Meade
Sheena Meade is chief executive of the Clean Slate Initiative, an organization advancing policies to automatically clear eligible arrest and conviction records in the US.
Sheena Meade is chief executive of the Clean Slate Initiative, an organization advancing policies to automatically clear eligible arrest and conviction records in the US.
Directed (and painted) by Em Cooper
Directed (and painted) by Em Cooper
SpaceX Launch
SpaceX Launch
Yat Siu is a veteran technology entrepreneur and digital property rights advocate who believes digital property rights are the key to a thriving web3 economy and open metaverse.
Yat Siu is a veteran technology entrepreneur and digital property rights advocate who believes digital property rights are the key to a thriving web3 economy and open metaverse.
Created by Hidreley Leli Dião
Created by Hidreley Leli Dião
Physician-scientist and cell biologist Anna Greka is on a mission to unlock the secrets of cellular dysfunction in genetic diseases.
Physician-scientist and cell biologist Anna Greka is on a mission to unlock the secrets of cellular dysfunction in genetic diseases.
Community talk
Community talk
Amy Baxter develops low-cost, low-tech mechanical solutions to pervasive health care problems.
Amy Baxter develops low-cost, low-tech mechanical solutions to pervasive health care problems.
Community talk
Community talk
Created by Kevin Parry
Created by Kevin Parry
As president and CEO of Global Fishing Watch, Tony Long is creating a transparent, open-access picture of the impact of global fishing to sustain a healthy, productive and resilient ocean.
As president and CEO of Global Fishing Watch, Tony Long is creating a transparent, open-access picture of the impact of global fishing to sustain a healthy, productive and resilient ocean.
With just a few simple lines, cartoonist Liana Finck takes on life's toughest challenges.
With just a few simple lines, cartoonist Liana Finck takes on life's toughest challenges.
Created by Grandayy
Created by Grandayy
Angeline Murimirwa is the CEO of CAMFED, a pan-African movement revolutionizing education for girls.
Angeline Murimirwa is the CEO of CAMFED, a pan-African movement revolutionizing education for girls.
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Carlos Rodríguez-Pastor in conversation with Corey Hajim
Episode overview
Carlos Rodríguez-Pastor oversees a range of companies and entities focused on expanding the middle class in Peru.
Carlos Rodríguez-Pastor oversees a range of companies and entities focused on expanding the middle class in Peru.
Mark Edwards is the cofounder and CEO of Upstream USA, a nonprofit working to expand contraceptive access in the United States.
Mark Edwards is the cofounder and CEO of Upstream USA, a nonprofit working to expand contraceptive access in the United States.
Directed by McGloughlin Brothers
Directed by McGloughlin Brothers
Jessie Reyez molds the disparate elements of her eclectic upbringing into multifaceted, lyrically bold songs that radiate emotion.
Jessie Reyez molds the disparate elements of her eclectic upbringing into multifaceted, lyrically bold songs that radiate emotion.
Community talk
Community talk
Ashton Kutcher introduces Becky Kennedy
Ashton Kutcher introduces Becky Kennedy
Becky Kennedy wants to change the way we raise kids, envisioning a world where parents prioritize connection over consequences.
Becky Kennedy wants to change the way we raise kids, envisioning a world where parents prioritize connection over consequences.
Chris Hemsworth introduces Alua Arthur
Chris Hemsworth introduces Alua Arthur
Alua Arthur is the founder of Going with Grace, an organization focused on redefining what it means to die gracefully.
Alua Arthur is the founder of Going with Grace, an organization focused on redefining what it means to die gracefully.
Concept and Creative Direction by Nim Shapira Song by Amir Shoenfeld, Avshalom Ariel, Ben Scheflan, Eran Hadas, ORACLE Israel & UK and Nim Shapira Music video by Karni and Saul
Concept and Creative Direction by Nim Shapira Song by Amir Shoenfeld, Avshalom Ariel, Ben Scheflan, Eran Hadas, ORACLE Israel & UK and Nim Shapira Music video by Karni and Saul
Shou Chew is the CEO of TikTok, the trend-setting video app – and cultural phenomenon – that's used by more than a billion people every month.
Shou Chew is the CEO of TikTok, the trend-setting video app – and cultural phenomenon – that's used by more than a billion people every month.
Created by Don Allen Stevenson III
Created by Don Allen Stevenson III
Eileen Isagon Skyers is an expert on digital art and culture.
Eileen Isagon Skyers is an expert on digital art and culture.
Bilawal Sidhu wields AI and 3D technologies to blur the lines between reality and imagination.
Bilawal Sidhu wields AI and 3D technologies to blur the lines between reality and imagination.
Refik Anadol's data-driven art puts creativity at the intersection of humans and machines, expanding the possibilities of architecture, narrative and the body in motion.
Refik Anadol's data-driven art puts creativity at the intersection of humans and machines, expanding the possibilities of architecture, narrative and the body in motion.
K Allado-McDowell uses AI to deepen human understanding through writing and music.
K Allado-McDowell uses AI to deepen human understanding through writing and music.
Eileen Isagon Skyers, Bilawal Sidhu, Refik Anadol and K Allado-McDowell in conversation Chris Anderson
Eileen Isagon Skyers, Bilawal Sidhu, Refik Anadol and K Allado-McDowell in conversation Chris Anderson
Sarah Kay is a writer, performer and educator from New York City.
Sarah Kay is a writer, performer and educator from New York City.
One half of the artist duo DRIFT, Lonneke Gordijn aims to reconnect people to the planet through immersive, technology-driven installations, sculptures and performances.
One half of the artist duo DRIFT, Lonneke Gordijn aims to reconnect people to the planet through immersive, technology-driven installations, sculptures and performances.
Directed by Donna Conlon and Jonathan Harker
Directed by Donna Conlon and Jonathan Harker
Using natural materials such as mud and waste, Vinu Daniel creates beautiful, sustainable buildings.
Using natural materials such as mud and waste, Vinu Daniel creates beautiful, sustainable buildings.
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Video: Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex introduces Misan Harriman
Episode overview
Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex introduces Misan Harriman
Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex introduces Misan Harriman
Photographer, entrepreneur and social activist Misan Harriman is the founder of Culture3 in London.
Photographer, entrepreneur and social activist Misan Harriman is the founder of Culture3 in London.
Created by Roman De Giuli
Created by Roman De Giuli
Tolliver's music is a mix of soul, funk, pop and camp that's as funny as it is soul-baring.
Tolliver's music is a mix of soul, funk, pop and camp that's as funny as it is soul-baring.
Created by Daryl Anselmo in collaboration with Midjourney
Created by Daryl Anselmo in collaboration with Midjourney
The first Latina cast member of "Saturday Night Live," Melissa Villaseñor is an actress, comedian, impressionist, visual artist and musician.
The first Latina cast member of "Saturday Night Live," Melissa Villaseñor is an actress, comedian, impressionist, visual artist and musician.
Bjarke Ingels introduces Imran Chaudhri
Bjarke Ingels introduces Imran Chaudhri
Imran Chaudhri spent more than 20 years at Apple creating some of the world's most beloved consumer products. Now he's using AI to rethink and reshape the role of technology in our lives.
Imran Chaudhri spent more than 20 years at Apple creating some of the world's most beloved consumer products. Now he's using AI to rethink and reshape the role of technology in our lives.
Lucas Rizzotto blends art, tech and storytelling to create projects that ask deep questions and invite millions of people to imagine what the future might look like.
Lucas Rizzotto blends art, tech and storytelling to create projects that ask deep questions and invite millions of people to imagine what the future might look like.
As a part of the art collective Marshmallow Laser Feast, Ersin Han Ersin combines installation, sculpture, performance and mixed reality to explore the invisible but fundamental links between the human and natural worlds.
As a part of the art collective Marshmallow Laser Feast, Ersin Han Ersin combines installation, sculpture, performance and mixed reality to explore the invisible but fundamental links between the human and natural worlds.
Directed by Chad Fischer
Directed by Chad Fischer
Ideas and feedback from the TED2023 audience.
Ideas and feedback from the TED2023 audience.
Video: Hey ChatGPT, can you tell me a joke about the TED Conference?
Video: Hey ChatGPT, can you tell me a joke about the TED Conference?
Sheryl Lee Ralph has brought characters to life on the big screen, Broadway and television, while her philanthropic work has touched countless lives across the world.
Sheryl Lee Ralph has brought characters to life on the big screen, Broadway and television, while her philanthropic work has touched countless lives across the world.
David McWilliams strives to demystify economics and make the topic accessible to audiences worldwide.
David McWilliams strives to demystify economics and make the topic accessible to audiences worldwide.
In less than a decade, Jacob Collier has amassed a lifetime's worth of accomplishments, including a series of trailblazing tours, a pack of A-list collaborators and a Grammy for each of his first four albums.
In less than a decade, Jacob Collier has amassed a lifetime's worth of accomplishments, including a series of trailblazing tours, a pack of A-list collaborators and a Grammy for each of his first four albums.
Nick Offerman introduces Krista Tippett
Nick Offerman introduces Krista Tippett
With The On Being Project, Krista Tippett takes up the ancient, animating questions of: What does it mean to be human? How do we want to live? And who will we be to each other?
With The On Being Project, Krista Tippett takes up the ancient, animating questions of: What does it mean to be human? How do we want to live? And who will we be to each other?
Former NFL linebacker Emmanuel Acho is an Emmy-winning producer and host for Fox Sports and his online series "Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man."
Former NFL linebacker Emmanuel Acho is an Emmy-winning producer and host for Fox Sports and his online series "Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man."
Julia Sweeney creates comedic works that tackle deep issues including cancer, family and faith.
Julia Sweeney creates comedic works that tackle deep issues including cancer, family and faith.
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