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Want TED Talks on the go? Everyday, this feed brings you our latest talks in audio format. Hear thought-provoking ideas on every subject imaginable – from Artificial Intelligence to Zoology, and everything in between – given by the world's leading thinkers and doers. This collection of talks, given at TED and TEDx conferences around the globe, is also available in video format. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The pursuit of happiness requires free time | Danielle Roberts
Danielle Roberts argues that the “pursuit of happiness” is hollow without free time, framing time scarcity as a civil rights and democracy problem.
24 Oct 2026 · 32m · 16 chaptersCan you spot the lies in your news feed? | Laura Smythe
Media literacy and trust in the age of AI and algorithmic feeds, using Fyre Festival as a case study in how people can be persuaded by relatable, credible-looking content that isn’t true.
23 Oct 2026 · 15m · 3 chaptersI can't speak. Here's how I get people to listen | Jessica Irwin
Jessica Irwin explains how nonverbal people communicate and why healthcare systems often fail them, then offers practical communication steps for hospitals and everyday interactions.
22 Oct 2026 · 9m · 3 chaptersHow would you design your dream city? | James Rojas
Urban planning should be redesigned to be more inclusive and democratic by using play instead of talk.
21 Oct 2026 · 15m · 4 chaptersWhy the best learners talk to themselves | Tania Lombrozo
Cognitive scientist Tania Lombrozo argues that in an era of endless online information and AI, the best first step for learning is “learning by thinking”: explaining ideas to yourself to uncover gaps…
20 Oct 2026 · 19m · 8 chaptersWhat if you could read the DNA of your future child? | Noor Siddiqui
Reproductive technology researcher Noor Siddiqui argues that whole-genome sequencing of IVF embryos can replace the “genetic lottery” by reading all DNA letters, enabling parents to screen for…
19 Oct 2026 · 15m · 10 chapters
Sunday Pick: How to reclaim your narrative (w/ Monica Lewinsky) | from How to Be a Better Human
Monica Lewinsky discusses reclaiming your narrative after public shaming, the difference between cancel culture and accountability culture, and how to heal from trauma with more empathy.
18 Oct 2026 · 55m · 16 chaptersInside Venezuela's uncertain path to freedom | Leopoldo López
Leopoldo López discusses Venezuela’s uncertain transition after Maduro’s capture, and how democracy worldwide is threatened by autocrats’ coordination and by digital gatekeepers.
17 Oct 2026 · 45m · 16 chaptersIs your body language working against you? | Cara Hale Alter
The episode argues that people often misread you because your internal self-image doesn’t match your outward nonverbal signals; it focuses on “visible credibility” driven mainly by strong posture and…
16 Oct 2026 · 19m · 7 chaptersHow to stop homelessness before it starts | Jen Loving
Jen Loving argues homelessness can be prevented by intervening before people hit “rock bottom,” using fast, targeted, flexible support rather than waiting for shelter entry.
15 Oct 2026 · 12m · 3 chaptersAI brain fry is real. Here’s what leaders can do | Julie Bedard
Julie Bedard explains why AI at work can cause “brain fry” (mental fog, slower decisions, more errors) and argues leaders must redesign work as teams—covering attention, accountability, and…
14 Oct 2026 · 11m · 5 chaptersWhy it's so hard to listen when you disagree | Emily Kasriel
Journalist Emily Kasriel argues that people struggle to listen when they disagree because they’ve been taught that listening equals agreement/obedience.
13 Oct 2026 · 14m · 4 chaptersHow to make parenting less lonely | Stacey McLachlan
Parental loneliness and how to reduce it by creating multi-generational “third spaces” where kids are welcome in adult social venues.
12 Oct 2026 · 20m · 7 chapters
Sunday Pick: Can AI really teach your kids? with Leah Belsky | from WorkLife with Molly Graham
Whether AI can truly teach kids, and how to use it without cheating or replacing real learning.
11 Oct 2026 · 51m · 27 chaptersWhy the future is human ... plus AI | Sal Khan and Esther Perel
How AI changes work and relationships, and why “human plus AI” matters more than “human vs machine.” The episode argues that workplaces now value “durable skills” (communication, collaboration,…
10 Oct 2026 · 24m · 6 chaptersThe three words that saved my life | Blake Mycoskie
Blake Mycoskie (founder of Tom’s Shoes) recounts how he planned suicide despite outward success, and explains how telling loved ones the truth, getting psychiatric help, and repeating “I am enough”…
9 Oct 2026 · 19m · 4 chaptersHow imaginary worlds help kids learn | Anna Rainio
Educator Anna Rainio argues that schools should practice radical inclusion by using “play worlds”—adult-child joint imaginative play built around literature/art—so different children can participate…
8 Oct 2026 · 18m · 7 chaptersWhat my politically divided family teaches me | Tami Pyfer
Tami Pyfer explains how political contempt damages family and democracy, and argues that cultivating dignity (recognizing shared human worth) is the antidote.
7 Oct 2026 · 14m · 7 chaptersThe wonder of weightlifting | Jaime Seeman (re-release)
Dr. Jaime Seeman argues that women are kept out of weightlifting by three myths—fear of getting bulky, belief that strength training is too hard, and the idea that lifting is “for boys.” She reframes…
6 Oct 2026 · 13m · 7 chaptersThe secret to lasting love | Eli J Finkel
Eli J. Finkel explains “love motifs” as the small, shared rituals and meanings that build true compatibility and help couples stay authentic and committed over time.
5 Oct 2026 · 16m · 3 chapters
Sunday Pick: All the lonely people | from Corner Piece
Why loneliness feels so widespread despite technology and constant online connection; what loneliness actually is; and what helps people feel connected in real life.
4 Oct 2026 · 34m · 9 chaptersThe joy of foraging your own food | Alexis Nikole Nelson
Alexis Nikole Nelson (“Black Forager”) argues that foraging is more than “free food”: it’s learning to identify and use wild plants (including fungi, nuts, seeds, fruits), practicing responsible…
3 Oct 2026 · 51m · 19 chaptersWhy we should design cities like Disney | Zach DeBoer
Zach DeBoer argues cities should be designed like Disney theme parks—prioritizing human experience over cars and budget cuts—using density, variety, walkability, theming, and “magic” to improve…
2 Oct 2026 · 18m · 7 chaptersAre your dealbreakers sabotaging your love life? | Amy Chan
Amy Chan argues that “dealbreakers” and dating-app culture drive a “relationship recession” by making people overly flaw-focused and rejecting good matches.
1 Oct 2026 · 18m · 9 chapters