TED Talks & Presentations

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2008 TED Prize Wish - Charter for Compassion

Explore how Abrahamic religions can foster compassion and harmony. Join Karen Armstrong's call to create a Charter for Compassion, restoring the Golden Rule as a central global religious doctrine.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

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TED Prize Wish - Let's Build a Health Care System in Rwanda

Former US President discusses his vision for improving global healthcare, focusing on Rwanda as a model for developing nations.

• YouTube
• 26 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

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TED Prize Wish - Help Stop the Next Pandemic

Dr. Brilliant shares insights on smallpox eradication and proposes a global system for early pandemic detection and containment, emphasizing proactive measures for global health security.

• YouTube
• 27 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

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Why Medicine Often Has Dangerous Side Effects for Women - Alyson McGregor - TED Talks

Explore how gender bias in medical research impacts women's health, and learn about efforts to address these disparities for more effective treatments across sexes.

• YouTube
• 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

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The NSA Responds to Edward Snowden's TED Talk

NSA deputy director responds to Edward Snowden's TED Talk, addressing privacy concerns, security threats, and the balance between transparency and secrecy in intelligence operations.

• YouTube
• 34 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

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The Greatest TED Talk Ever Sold

Filmmaker explores brand marketing's hidden influence through humor and persistence, creating a fully sponsored film about sponsorship. Uncovers the world of corporate sponsorship in media and entertainment.

• YouTube
• 19 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

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2008 TED Prize Wish - An African Einstein

Physicist Neil Turok advocates for nurturing Africa's creative potential through education, proposing to expand the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences to unlock opportunities for talented young Africans.

• YouTube
• 25 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

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TED Prize Wish - Finding New Cures for Migraine, Depression, Malpractice

Inventor Robert Fischell presents his TED Prize wishes: developing a portable migraine treatment device, discovering new depression cures, and reforming medical malpractice systems.

• YouTube
• 28 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

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How Do We Get the World Off Fossil Fuels Quickly and Fairly - TED Countdown Dilemma Series

Experts explore realistic pathways to transition from fossil fuels to clean energy, addressing challenges and tensions in achieving a stable, secure, and sustainable global energy future.

• YouTube
• 35 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

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TED at 40 - The Origins and Evolution of Ideas Worth Spreading

Celebrando 40 años de TED: Un viaje transformador desde sus orígenes como experimento audaz hasta convertirse en una plataforma global para ideas innovadoras, redefiniendo la narración y fomentando la comunidad mundial.

• YouTube
• 54 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

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Why Domestic Violence Victims Don't Leave

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Powerful personal account challenging misconceptions about domestic violence. Steiner shares her experience, explains why victims stay, and offers insights on breaking the cycle of abuse.

• YouTube
• 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

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The Future We're Building -- and Boring

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Visionary entrepreneur Elon Musk discusses innovative projects including underground tunnels, electric vehicles, space exploration, and Mars colonization, sharing insights on technology's potential to shape humanity's future.

• YouTube
• 41 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

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Homeopathy, Quackery and Fraud

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Skeptic James Randi debunks homeopathy and challenges psychics in this provocative talk, demonstrating the dangers of irrational beliefs and the importance of critical thinking.

• YouTube
• 18 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

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How Reliable Is Your Memory

Explore false memories with psychologist Elizabeth Loftus as she shares startling stories, statistics, and ethical questions about the malleability of human recollection and its implications.

• YouTube
• 18 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

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What if We're Wrong About Diabetes?

Challenging assumptions about diabetes and obesity, exploring the possibility that precursors to diabetes may cause obesity rather than the reverse, and rethinking our approach to treating these conditions.

• YouTube
• 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk