TED Talks Daily, page 4

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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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How to make learning as addictive as social media | Luis von Ahn

Luis von Ahn explains how Duolingo makes learning feel as “addictive” as social media and mobile games, using psychological engagement techniques to expand global access to language education.

7 Sep 2026 · 14m · 8 chapters

4 steps to unlock your kid’s math potential | Shalinee Sharma

Shalini Sharma argues that “math people” labels are wrong and that anyone can build a “math mind” through four steps: believe, understand, make practice fun, and give math a second chance.

7 Sep 2026 · 13m · 7 chapters

How video games can level up the way you learn | Kris Alexander

Chris Alexander argues that video games’ audio/text/video interactivity, motivation, and clear objectives can be adapted to improve classroom learning and online instruction, rather than replacing…

7 Sep 2026 · 14m · 6 chapters

How schools can nurture every student's genius | Trish Millines Dziko

Trish Milines-Dizako argues that public schools should replace standardized-test-focused “schooling” with project-based, anti-racist, equity-centered learning that cultivates each student’s “genius”…

7 Sep 2026 · 18m · 3 chapters

Grit: The power of passion and perseverance | Angela Lee Duckworth

Psychologist Angela Lee Duckworth argues that “grit” (passion and perseverance for very long-term goals) predicts success better than IQ, social skills, or family income, and that science still…

6 Sep 2026 · 10m · 2 chapters

What's the biggest barrier to thriving? A philosopher and a space architect answer | Ariel Ekblaw and Meghan Sullivan

The biggest barrier to human thriving is distraction/inattention, and thriving requires designing toward the common good—moving toward an aspirational goal rather than settling for the least common…

5 Sep 2026 · 15m · 5 chapters

Meet the youngest-ever mayor in Japan's history | Ryosuke Takashima

Ryosuke Takashima, Japan’s youngest-ever mayor (elected at 26) of Ashiya, explains “politics as process”: citizens’ personal concerns become social issues when others agree, and government should…

4 Sep 2026 · 35m · 10 chapters