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News tells you what happened. Drawing shows you how it felt | George Butler

September 10, 2026 11:21 2.58 MB ( 8.3 MB less) Downloads: 0

What does a war look like when you sit still long enough to draw it? Reportage artist and TED Fellow George Butler sketches the people that the news passes by: a 99-year-old survivor of the Holodomor famine in Ukraine, a man gathering books blasted into a rose garden, an architect whose home was hit by a Russian missile. Urging us to slow down in the age of immediate news, Butler shows how a drawing reveals what a headline can't. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How bullying spreads — and how social bravery stops it | Amy Cuddy

September 09, 2026 17:31 3.59 MB ( 13.21 MB less) Downloads: 0

How does bullying take root? Social psychologist Amy Cuddy got an inside view of this question after she became the target of a coordinated campaign to discredit her. Drawing on her own experience and years of research, she gives a clear-eyed analysis of how bullying reshaped our culture and how each of us can practice social bravery — everyday acts of standing up for one another — to end it. (Note: This talk contains discussion of suicide.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How the wealth gap is reshaping politics | Xochitl Gonzalez

September 08, 2026 13:20 2.92 MB ( 9.98 MB less) Downloads: 0

Wealth inequality gets talked about as an economic problem. Writer Xochitl Gonzalez makes the case that it's a civic one, too — a slow, quiet threat to democracy. Drawing on her research into the psychology of social class, she shows how growing up with (or without) money changes how we experience politics, community and society. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Every kid needs a champion | Rita Pierson

September 07, 2026 9:47 2.55 MB ( 6.85 MB less) Downloads: 0

Rita Pierson, a teacher for 40 years, once heard a colleague say, "They don't pay me to like the kids." Her response: "Kids don't learn from people they don't like.'" A rousing call to educators to believe in their students and actually connect with them on a real, human, personal level. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How to make learning as addictive as social media | Luis von Ahn

September 07, 2026 14:23 3.12 MB ( 10.69 MB less) Downloads: 0

When technologist Luis von Ahn was building the popular language-learning platform Duolingo, he faced a big problem: Could an app designed to teach you something ever compete with addictive platforms like Instagram and TikTok? He explains how Duolingo harnesses the psychological techniques of social media and mobile games to get you excited to learn — all while spreading access to education across the world.This episode originally aired in 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

September 07, 2026 13:17 2.84 MB ( 9.9 MB less) Downloads: 0

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.This episode originally aired in 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How video games can level up the way you learn | Kris Alexander

September 07, 2026 14:25 13.84 MB Downloads: 0

Video games naturally tap into the way we learn: they focus our attention and track our progress as we head toward a clear goal. Kris Alexander, a professor of video game design and passionate gamer himself, thinks the same elements should be used in traditional education to cater to different learning styles and engage students across the world, both in-person and online.This episode originally aired in 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How schools can nurture every student's genius | Trish Millines Dziko

September 07, 2026 17:50 17.12 MB Downloads: 0

Forget home economics and standardized tests, education visionary Trish Millines Dziko has a much more engaging and fulfilling way for students to develop real-world skills. Get schooled by Dziko as she shares how project-based learning can transform public education and unlock genius for the next generation of critical thinkers, problem solvers, ideators and leaders.This episode originally aired in 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Grit: The power of passion and perseverance | Angela Lee Duckworth

September 06, 2026 10:23 1.77 MB ( 8.19 MB less) Downloads: 0

Leaving a high-flying job in consulting, Angela Lee Duckworth took a job teaching math to seventh graders in a New York public school. She quickly realized that IQ wasn't the only thing separating the successful students from those who struggled. Here, she explains her theory of "grit" as a predictor of success. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What's the biggest barrier to thriving? A philosopher and a space architect answer | Ariel Ekblaw and Meghan Sullivan

September 05, 2026 15:16 3.31 MB ( 11.35 MB less) Downloads: 0

Philosopher Meghan Sullivan and space architect Ariel Ekblaw don't usually work at the same altitude ... but put them in a room together, and they'll answer the big questions. Drawing on wisdom from Aristotle to astronauts, they discuss what humans inherently owe each other, what it takes to live a good life and what a rulebook for a better world might look like. (This conversation is part of “TED Intersections,” a series featuring thought-provoking conversations between experts navigating the ideas shaping our world.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meet the youngest-ever mayor in Japan's history | Ryosuke Takashima

September 04, 2026 34:44 7.05 MB ( 26.3 MB less) Downloads: 0

TED Fellow Ryosuke Takashima is the youngest-ever mayor in Japan's history — but he doesn't consider himself a politician. His approach to leadership is simple: listen to as many voices as possible (from students to elders) in order to figure out what needs fixing. Hear why he thinks inviting citizens to participate in reforming their own communities is the best way to get things done.Following his story, pulled from a short film he made for TED, Ryosuke speaks with Lily James Olds, director of the TED Fellows program, on the unexpected benefits of being a young civil servant. They talk about  his view of politics, what it is and what it could be, and how his age allows him to ask more questions which helps him advocate for change. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The missing half of music history | Gabriella Di Laccio

September 03, 2026 10:29 2.63 MB ( 7.53 MB less) Downloads: 0

Who decides which voices survive? It's a question classical singer Gabriella Di Laccio never thought to ask until she found an encyclopedia listing thousands of women composers from across history ... and knew almost none of them. Her journey to rediscover these brilliant musicians revealed how many songs have gone unheard — and sparked a mission to record what's missing before the silence becomes permanent. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How to tap into your awareness -- and why meditation is easier than you think | Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche

September 02, 2026 12:53 3.1 MB ( 9.26 MB less) Downloads: 0

Meditation asks you to slip into a state of serene presence. But why does something that sounds effortless often feel so difficult? In this lighthearted invitation, spiritual leader Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche shares three steps to help you accept the ebb and flow of your emotions and learn to meditate anytime, anywhere.(This episode originally aired in 2022.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 60 seconds that make or break a conversation | Chris Fenning

September 01, 2026 13:13 3.1 MB ( 9.59 MB less) Downloads: 0

What's your point? Communication expert Chris Fenning reveals how the first 60 seconds can make or break a workplace conversation — and shares a three-step framework to help you get it right. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is what the birth of the universe sounded like | Mark Whittle

August 31, 2026 15:35 3.47 MB ( 11.49 MB less) Downloads: 0

What sound came after the Big Bang? Astronomer Mark Whittle takes us back to the infant cosmos, where massive sound waves pulsed through primordial gas in a pattern that's still traceable across the galaxy today. Working with sound artist Ander Mikalson and composer Caroline Shaw, he turns those ancient tones into a glorious, awe-inspiring choral work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.