Thanks to user requests and some kind engineers, we’re thrilled to report that TED’s embeddable video player now works with WordPress.com. You can embed TEDTalks following the instructions at the support site: Visit TED and locate the talk you would like to embed in your blog. Click on the red “Share” button at the bottom […]
In this prophetic 2003 talk — just days before Dolly the sheep was stuffed — biotech ethicist Gregory Stock looked forward to new, more meaningful (and controversial) technologies, like customizable babies, whose adoption might drive human evolution. (Recorded at TED2003, February 2003, in Monterey, California. Duration: 17:52.) Watch Gregory Stock’s talk from TED2003 on TED.com, […]
Forget about the hybrid auto — Shai Agassi says it’s electric cars or bust if we want to impact emissions. His company, Better Place, has a radical plan to take entire countries oil-free by 2020. (Recorded at TED2009, February 2009, in Long Beach, California. Duration: 18:06.) Watch Shai Agassi’s talk from TED2009 on TED.com, where […]
In this funny (and actually poignant) 3-minute talk, social strategist Renny Gleeson breaks down our always-on social world — where the experience we’re having right now is less interesting than what we’ll tweet about it later. (Recorded at TED2009, February 2009, in Long Beach, California. Duration: 03:47.) Watch Renny Gleeson’s talk from TED2009 on TED.com, […]
Philosopher-comedian Emily Levine talks (hilariously) about science, math, society and the way everything connects to everything else. She’s a brilliant trickster, poking holes in our fixed ideas and bringing hidden truths to light. Settle in and let her ping your brain. (Recorded at TED2002, February 2002, in Monterey, California. Duration: 22:52.) [ted id=510 width=560 height=315] […]
Bonnie Bassler discovered that bacteria “talk” to each other, using a chemical language that lets them coordinate defense and mount attacks. The find has stunning implications for medicine, industry — and our understanding of ourselves. (Recorded at TED2009, February 2009, in Long Beach, California. Duration: 18:41.) Watch Bonnie Bassler’s talk from TED2009 on TED.com, where […]
Bruce Bueno de Mesquita uses mathematical analysis to predict (very often correctly) such messy human events as war, political power shifts, Intifada … After a crisp explanation of how he does it, he offers three predictions on the future of Iran. (Recorded at TED2009, February 2009, in Long Beach, California. Duration: 19:05.) Watch Bruce Bueno […]
Nathaniel Kahn shares clips from his documentary My Architect, about his quest to understand his father, the legendary architect Louis Kahn. It’s a film with meaning to anyone who seeks to understand the relationship between art and love. (Recorded at TED2002, February 2002, in Monterey, California. Duration: 10:28.) Watch Nathaniel Kahn’s talk from TED2002 […]
In this powerful talk, P.W. Singer shows how the widespread use of robots in war is changing the realities of human combat. He shows us scenarios straight out of science fiction — that now may not be so fictitious. (Recorded at TED2009, February 2009, in Long Beach, California. Duration: 16:06.) Watch P.W. Singer’s talk from […]
Wingsuit jumping is the leading edge of extreme sports — an exhilarating feat of almost unbelievable daring, where skydivers soar through canyons at over 100MPH. Ueli Gegenschatz talks about how (and why) he does it, and shows jawdropping film. Afterward: Q&A with TED’s June Cohen. (Recorded at TED2009, February 2009, in Long Beach, California. Duration: […]
National Geographic shares stories that inspire people to care for our world, and TED leverages the power of ideas to change the world. It could be said that we share some common ground. Unsurprisingly, almost half of the National Geographic Explorers, as well as a few members of their staff, have given TEDTalks. Below the […]
Jacek Utko is an extraordinary Polish newspaper designer whose redesigns for papers in Eastern Europe not only win awards, but increase circulation by up to 100%. He asks, Can good design save the newspaper? It just might. (Recorded at TED2009, February 2009, in Long Beach, California. Duration: 06:05.) Watch Jacek Utko’s talk from TED2009 on […]
Poet C.K. Williams reads his work at TED2001. As he colors scenes of childhood resentments, college loves, odd neighbors and the literal death of youth, he reminds us of the unique challenges of living. (Recorded at TED2001, February 2001, in Monterey, California. Duration: 23:18.) Watch C.K. Williams’ reading from TED2001 on TED.com, where you can […]
Virus hunter Nathan Wolfe is outwitting the next pandemic by staying two steps ahead: discovering new, deadly viruses where they first emerge — passing from animals to humans among poor subsistence hunters in Africa — before they claim millions of lives. (Recorded at TED2009, February 2009, in Long Beach, California. Duration: 12:20.) Watch Nathan Wolfe’s […]
With profound simplicity, Coach John Wooden redefines success and urges us all to pursue the best in ourselves. In this inspiring talk from TED2001, he shares the advice he gave his players at UCLA, quotes poetry and remembers his father’s wisdom. (Recorded at TED2001, February 2001, in Monterey, California. Duration: 17:36.) Watch Coach John Wooden’s […]
On Monday in Southern California, more than 1,000 students, educators and TED fans met for a first-of-its-kind gathering in a new program that marries TED’s values with local, community energy: TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. On the program at TEDxUSC: a mix of TEDTalks and live speakers from around the community, including […]