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TED Talks Daily
Episodes — page 62
- What if women built the world they want to see? | Emily Pilloton-Lam
Only four percent of construction workers are female -- that's totally unacceptable, but it's also a huge opportunity both for women and for the trades, says youth educator and bui…
- The clean energy hub of the future | Rebekah Shirley
Why aren't more people investing in Africa's green energy? Environmental researcher Rebekah Shirley outlines the continent's immense potential for renewable power and calls for col…
- How to quit your job -- without ruining your career | Gala Jackson
Stuck in an unfulfilling or stagnant job? To achieve a smooth departure without burning bridges, try this three-step exit strategy from career coach Gala Jackson. She'll help you m…
- How one small idea led to $1 million of paid water bills | Tiffani Ashley Bell
When programmer Tiffani Ashley Bell learned that thousands of people in Detroit were facing water shutoffs because they couldn't afford to pay their bills, she decided to take acti…
- How to escape the cynicism trap | Jamil Zaki
Some days, it's hard to be optimistic. But cynicism -- the idea that people are inherently selfish, greedy and dishonest -- is making humanity lonelier and more divided, says psych…
- The nostalgia behind your favorite Chinese food | Vincent Yeow Lim
As a proud and passionate restaurant owner, Vincent Yeow Lim takes after his father and grandfather in the family tradition of Chinese cooking. Lim makes a delicious case to elevat…
- The fascinating physics of insect pee | Saad Bhamla
Scientist Saad Bhamla is on a mission to answer a question most people don't think to ask: How do insects pee? Taking inspiration from the incredible "butt flickers" of the glassy-…
- 3 steps to getting what you want in a negotiation | Ruchi Sinha
We negotiate all the time at work -- for raises, promotions, time off -- and we usually go into it like it's a battle. But it's not about dominating, says organizational psychologi…
- What women athletes need to unlock their full potential | Kate Ackerman
As a sports scientist, athlete and director of the Female Athlete Program at Boston Children's Hospital, Kate Ackerman understands that women athletes need more than pretty sports…
- The surprising climate benefits of sharing your stuff | Tessa Clarke
There's something simple we can all do to help the planet -- and it's probably not what you think. With one-third of all the food we produce globally each year being thrown away, e…
- 4 proven ways to kick your procrastination habit | Ayelet Fishbach
You've got a long list of things you want to do, but there's just one problem: you can't seem to get -- or stay -- motivated. Social psychologist Ayelet Fishbach is here to help. S…
- The massive machines cleaning Earth's atmosphere | Jan Wurzbacher
To restrain global warming, we know we need to drastically reduce pollution. The very next step after that: using both natural and technological solutions to trap as much excess ca…
- 3 rules to help you build a successful business | Julissa Prado
Have an idea you're yearning to turn into a business? Julissa Prado, founder and CEO of Rizos Curls, explains how she was inspired by the Latino and immigrant communities she grew…
- 3 steps to help kids process traumatic events | Kristen Nguyen
What do we say to kids when intensely traumatic events interrupt everyday life? Whether you're a teacher, parent or community builder, educator Kristen Nguyen provides three resear…
- What if buildings created energy instead of consuming it? | Ksenia Petrichenko
Buildings are bad news for the climate -- but they don't have to be. While our structures are currently responsible for a third of global energy consumption and emissions, a future…
- How everyday interactions shape your future | Mesmin Destin
A few words can change the course of a life; they have the power to shrink, expand or transform someone's identity -- even your own. Social psychologist Mesmin Destin explores how…
- The science of falling in love | Shannon Odell
Love is often described as heartwarming, heart-wrenching, or even heartbreaking— and your brain is responsible for all these feelings. The journey from first spark to the last tear…
- 3 steps of anxiety overload -- and how you can take back control | Lisa Damour
Anxiety is a normal part of life, so why are we so afraid of it? Psychologist Lisa Damour breaks down how to recognize when anxiety is helpful and when it's harmful, offering simpl…
- What working parents really need from workplaces | Angela Garbes
What if we started treating parenting like the real work it is? Podcast host and CEO Angela Garbes details how working families have evolved -- and how companies haven't -- and giv…
- Something in the Water: Where Do Great Athletes Come From? | Good Sport
Today on TED Talks Daily we’re excited to introduce TED’s newest podcast, Good Sport, hosted by veteran sports producer Jody Avirgan. What can sports teach us about life – and each…
