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3 questions we should ask about nuclear weapons | Emma BelcherThere are more than 10,000 nuclear weapons in existence today, each one capable of causing immense destruction. Why don't we talk about this threat as much as some other major issu…
The search for our solar system's ninth planet | Mike BrownCould the strange orbits of small, distant objects in our solar system lead us to a big discovery? Planetary astronomer Mike Brown proposes the existence of a new, giant planet lur…
How to save a language from extinction | Daniel Bögre UdellAs many as 3,000 languages could disappear within the next 80 years, all but silencing entire cultures. In this quick talk, language preserver Daniel Bögre Udell shows how people a…
A creative solution for the water crisis in Flint, Michigan | LaToya Ruby FrazierArtist LaToya Ruby Frazier spent five months living in Flint, Michigan, documenting the lives of those affected by the city’s water crisis for her photo essay “Flint is Family.” As…
For better health care, embrace irrationality | David AschWhy do we make poor decisions that we know are bad for our health? In this frank, funny talk, behavioral economist and health policy expert David Asch explains why our behavior is…
How to change your behavior for the better | Dan ArielyWhat's the best way to get people to change their behavior? In this funny, information-packed talk, psychologist Dan Ariely explores why we make bad decisions even when we know we…
Why gender-based marketing is bad for business | Gaby BarriosCompanies often target consumers based on gender, but this kind of advertising shortcut not only perpetuates outdated stereotypes -- it’s also bad for business, says marketing expe…
What's really happening at the US-Mexico border -- and how we can do better | Erika PinheiroAt the US-Mexico border, policies of prolonged detention and family separation have made seeking asylum in the United States difficult and dangerous. In this raw and heartfelt talk…
How can we support the emotional wellbeing of teachers? | Sydney JensenTeachers emotionally support our kids -- but who’s supporting teachers? In this eye-opening talk, educator Sydney Jensen explores how teachers are at risk of "secondary trauma" --…
Cryptographers, quantum computers and the war for information | Craig CostelloIn this glimpse into our technological future, cryptographer Craig Costello discusses the world-altering potential of quantum computers, which could shatter the limits set by today…
Hope and justice for women who’ve survived ISIS | Rabiaa El GaraniHuman rights protector Rabiaa El Garani shares the challenging, heartbreaking story of sexual violence committed against Yazidi women and girls in Iraq by ISIS -- and her work seek…
A historical musical that examines black identity in the 1901 World's Fair | Amma Y. Ghartey-Tagoe KootinIn this lively talk and performance, artist and TED Fellow Amma Y. Ghartey-Tagoe Kootin offers a sneak peek of her forthcoming musical "At Buffalo." Drawing on archival material fr…
What obligation do social media platforms have to the greater good? | Eli PariserSocial media has become our new home. Can we build it better? Taking design cues from urban planners and social scientists, technologist Eli Pariser shows how the problems we’re en…
Our immigration conversation is broken -- here’s how to have a better one | Paul A. KramerHow did the US immigration debate get to be so divisive? In this informative talk, historian and writer Paul A. Kramer shows how an “insider vs. outsider” framing has come to domin…
What happens to people in solitary confinement | Laura RovnerImagine living with no significant human contact for years, even decades, in a cell the size of a small bathroom. This is the reality for those in long-term solitary confinement, a…
The business case for working with your toughest critics | Bob LangertAs a “corporate suit” (his words) and former VP of sustainability at McDonald’s, Bob Langert works with companies and their strongest critics to find solutions that are good for bo…
The next software revolution: programming biological cells | Sara-Jane DunnThe cells in your body are like computer software: they’re “programmed” to carry out specific functions at specific times. If we can better understand this process, we could unlock…
What vaccinating vampire bats can teach us about pandemics | Daniel StreickerCould we anticipate the next big disease outbreak, stopping a virus like Ebola before it ever strikes? In this talk about frontline scientific research, ecologist Daniel Streicker…
What productive conflict can offer a workplace | Jess KutchGot an idea to make your workplace better? Labor organizer and TED Fellow Jess Kutch can show you how to put it into action. In this quick talk, she explains how "productive confli…
Lessons from fungi on markets and economics | Toby KiersResource inequality is one of our greatest challenges, but it’s not unique to humans. Like us, mycorrhizal fungi that live in plant and tree roots strategically trade, steal and wi…
