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40 minutes 27 seconds

What's our relationship to AI? It's complicated | AC Coppens, Kasley Killam and Apolinário Passos

In a lively conversation from TED's brand-new Next Stage, social scientist Kasley Killam, technologist Apolinário Passos and futurist AC Coppens explore the intricate dynamics of human-AI relationships — and show how AI is already changing the ways we live, work and connect with each other.
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21 December 2024, 7:00 am
20 minutes 6 seconds

The greatest show on Earth — for kids who need it most | Sahba Aminikia

TED Fellow and composer Sahba Aminikia brings the healing power of dance, storytelling, music and performance to some of the most dangerous places on Earth. By celebrating children and their communities with beauty and joy, he shows how to cultivate hope, connection and love — even in conflict zones. "The ultimate power is in unity," Aminikia says.
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20 December 2024, 5:14 pm
8 minutes 40 seconds

3 reasons to take risks like a teenager | Adriana Galván

Is embracing your inner teenager the key to thriving in adulthood? Neuroscientist Adriana Galván shares three powerful lessons from decades of research into adolescent brain development, exploring what teens can teach us about embracing uncertainty, challenging the status quo and taking strategic risks — all tools for a bold, brave life.
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19 December 2024, 4:44 pm
11 minutes 11 seconds

The absurd inequality of climate work — and how to fix it | Joshua Amponsem

When it comes to tackling the climate crisis, the majority of the workforce in Africa believes their role is in the labor-intensive, low-income work — not in the strategic, analytical or leadership-based spaces, says climate visionary and entrepreneur Joshua Amponsem. He advocates for a shift in climate funding that fosters local talent and leadership, envisioning a future where African youth are key innovators in the climate movement.

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18 December 2024, 7:14 pm
10 minutes 21 seconds

Can you love your body — and still want to change it? | Gabriella Lascano

Gabriella Lascano rose to prominence as a plus-size influencer, advocating for respect at any size with her natural blend of confidence and self-love. She shares how a friend's death led to a candid reassessment of her own health and sparked a viral conversation about the complex intersection of body image, community and personal growth.
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17 December 2024, 5:31 pm
15 minutes 15 seconds

How to make big decisions in challenging circumstances | Jonathan Reimer

When making a big decision, should you trust your gut or follow the data? Emergency manager Jonathan Reimer draws on his experience responding to some of Canada's largest wildfires to share advice on high-stakes decision-making that you can take to your boardroom, kitchen table or anywhere else.
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16 December 2024, 5:24 pm
39 minutes 45 seconds

Sunday Pick: Humanity’s first AI election with WIRED's Vittoria Elliott | The TED AI Show

Each Sunday, TED shares an episode of another podcast we think you'll love, handpicked for you… by us. Today, an episode of The TED AI Show. 2024 was the biggest election year in modern history, with over 50 countries going out to the polls across the globe. And artificial intelligence has fully seeped into global politics – from deepfakes to AI bots that can ingest thousands and thousands of documents to make policy decisions. The TED AI Show host Bilawal Sidhu talks with journalist Vittoria Elliot, who’s been leading on WIRED’s AI Elections Projects, to discuss how AI is reshaping the political landscape in surprising ways. The two explore the good, the bad, and the downright bizarre – and share what the U.S. can learn from other countries to adapt and critically engage with "the new normal."
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15 December 2024, 7:00 am
10 minutes 18 seconds

Unions for climate action! | Payton M. Wilkins

In the long term, shutting down a coal mine means cleaner air and a healthier environment — but in the short term, it can devastate a community or family that relied on the mine's paychecks to make ends meet. Environmental justice advocate Payton M. Wilkins thinks we can protect both workers and the planet with an age-old solution: unions. He digs into the economic fallout of ditching fossil fuels and shows why unions are well-positioned to push the transition to clean energy and green jobs.
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14 December 2024, 7:00 am
11 minutes 59 seconds

Want to give a great presentation? Use ugly sketches | Martin J. Eppler

Looking to level up your presentations? It might only take a poorly-drawn sketch, says professor Martin J. Eppler. He offers three tips to use visualizations at work, laying out how these simple tricks can boost creativity and communication, improve decision-making and lead to better collaboration among colleagues.
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13 December 2024, 7:19 pm
12 minutes 33 seconds

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

Math isn't just for "math kids" — it's for everyone, says learning expert Shalinee Sharma. She outlines four simple steps to transform your approach to math, creating an environment where any kid can develop a strong mathematical mind.
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12 December 2024, 4:18 pm
12 minutes 52 seconds

Why your body fights weight loss | Katherine Saunders

Why does losing weight often feel like an uphill battle? Physician Katherine Saunders unpacks how our bodies are wired to store fat, revealing that obesity isn’t simply a lack of willpower — it’s a complex, chronic disease rooted in evolutionary biology. She shares the science behind the latest breakthroughs in treatment, from lifestyle interventions to powerful new medications.
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11 December 2024, 7:00 am
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