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Is AI turning us all into the same person? | Sandra Matz

August 21, 2026 16:07 3.57 MB ( 12.0 MB less) Downloads: 0

When you need to make a decision, you might turn to AI for advice. But what happens when you let algorithms decide more and more things for you? Computational social scientist Sandra Matz reveals how AI models limit what you see, discover and try, subtly flattening what makes you unique. Hear her tips for how to use AI to fuel your curiosity and expand your world instead. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why you need the growth mindset of a weed | Stephen Nobles

August 20, 2026 18:24 3.82 MB ( 13.95 MB less) Downloads: 0

Educator Stephen Nobles believes curiosity is the key to unlocking a student's potential. In conversation with TED's Whitney Pennington Rodgers, he encourages teachers to see every student through a lens of possibility — and asks what each of us might be missing when we let our assumptions go unchallenged. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How I’m helping thousands rebuild their lives after prison | Susan Burton

August 19, 2026 14:08 3.01 MB ( 10.66 MB less) Downloads: 0

Each year, around two million women are released from prisons and jails in the US, many with nowhere to go. Susan Burton knows this firsthand: after cycling in and out of prison for years, she finally found a safe place to land ... and made it her mission to offer others the same. She shares how she's helping thousands rebuild their lives — and changing the way we think about second chances. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How AI is breaking the internet (and what to do about it) | Matthew Prince

August 18, 2026 15:45 3.41 MB ( 11.8 MB less) Downloads: 0

For the past 30 years, surviving as an internet business meant getting people to click on your website. But AI is now making that thousands of times harder, says Matthew Prince, CEO of Cloudflare, one of the world’s largest internet networks. He makes the provocative case for a different deal — whereby tech companies actually pay people for creating content that feeds their AI models. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’ve solved many medical mysteries. Where are the cures? | Saloni Dattani

August 17, 2026 12:56 2.92 MB ( 9.59 MB less) Downloads: 0

Science communicator Saloni Dattani traces the quiet revolution of medical innovation that has slashed death rates from conditions like heart disease and malaria — and reveals the broken incentives that have delayed other lifesaving treatments for decades. "Diseases are not a fact of life," she says. "They're problems that we can solve." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lessons: What to do when you get “layered” at work | WorkLife with Molly Graham

August 16, 2026 27:06 5.82 MB ( 20.19 MB less) Downloads: 0

If your company is growing faster than you can keep up, your manager might decide to “layer” you—that is, split your job in half or hire someone with more experience to become your boss. This is an experience a lot of people go through at work, but it’s rarely talked about because it’s often unpleasant for everyone involved. In this episode, Molly offers practical advice for anyone going through layering at work, from employees who find themselves sharing their job with someone new to leaders making the tough decision to hire another person for a role. She outlines 6 important things for employees to consider if they’re struggling to adjust to being layered, and key principles to help managers layer their teams in a way that builds trust instead of breaking it. She also reflects on her recent conversation with Don Faul and the lessons he shared from his experience being layered during his early years at Facebook.Connect with the teamFollow Molly on Instagram, LinkedIn, and at glueclub.com/Subscribe to Molly’s Substack LessonWatch WorkLife videos on YouTube at TEDPodsFollow TED on X, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and TikTok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

3 steps to turn everyday get-togethers into transformative gatherings | Priya Parker

August 15, 2026 12:38 2.87 MB ( 9.26 MB less) Downloads: 0

Why do some gatherings take off and others don't? Author Priya Parker shares three easy steps to turn your parties, dinners, meetings and holidays into meaningful, transformative gatherings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A guerrilla gardener in South Central LA | Ron Finley

August 15, 2026 13:08 3.17 MB ( 9.43 MB less) Downloads: 0

Ron Finley plants vegetable gardens in South Central LA -- in abandoned lots, traffic medians, along the curbs. Why? For fun, for defiance, for beauty and to offer some alternative to fast food in a community where "the drive-thrus are killing more people than the drive-bys." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

3 ways community creates a healthy life | Olivia Affuso

August 15, 2026 11:08 2.56 MB ( 8.13 MB less) Downloads: 0

Maintaining a healthy weight takes more than diet and exercise, says physical activity epidemiologist Olivia Affuso. In this actionable talk, she shows how you can kickstart a healthy life by tapping into the collective power of a community that supports and motivates your health goals.(This episode originally aired in 2021.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

3 skills every middle school boy needs | Jerome Hunter

August 15, 2026 11:29 11.03 MB Downloads: 0

Middle school is a time like no other, as significant biological and emotional changes coincide with profound personal growth, says educator Jerome Hunter. The middle school for boys that he founded centers on a program that helps redefine masculinity through what he calls the three "Cs" -- confidence, communication and community. He shares the growth he's seen when boys are encouraged to explore their own empathy -- and how it could lead to a more just world.(This episode originally aired in 2024.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The power of gaming together in a lonely world | Laura Miele

August 15, 2026 11:43 11.26 MB Downloads: 0

Can gaming with friends help combat loneliness? Laura Miele, the president of EA Entertainment & Technology, dives into how video games unite millions worldwide in a vibrant network of social hubs. With personal stories, research and a glimpse into the future of AI in gaming, she shows why playing together isn't just fun — it’s vital for human connection.(This episode originally aired in 2025.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The creative genius of sneaker design | Salehe Bembury

August 14, 2026 17:45 3.66 MB ( 13.49 MB less) Downloads: 0

Designer Salehe Bembury turns sneakers into stories — like a sunset-colored shoe and footwear with a hiking whistle in the heel. In conversation with TED's Cloe Shasha Brooks, Bembury walks through some of his most coveted drops (for Crocs, New Balance, Versace and more) and breaks down the risk-taking behind his work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Bridge Over Troubled Water" — like you've never heard it before | MAS Vocal

August 13, 2026 10:47 2.52 MB ( 7.83 MB less) Downloads: 0

Your life will be divided into two sections: before and after you heard this choir sing, says music maker Jacob Collier. Listen along as the youth choir MAS Vocal gives a stunning performance of "Bridge Over Troubled Water," with a special arrangement by Collier. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The hidden power of sad songs and rainy days | Susan Cain and Min Kym

August 12, 2026 18:37 4.2 MB ( 13.77 MB less) Downloads: 0

Have you ever wondered why you like sad music? Do you find comfort or inspiration in rainy days? In this profound, poetic talk, author Susan Cain invites you to embrace the feeling of longing -- or the place where joy and sorrow meet – as a gateway to creativity, connection and love. Accompanied by the splendid sounds of violinist Min Kym, Cain meditates on how heartache unexpectedly brings us closer to the sublime beauty of life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How satellites and AI can protect the planet | Robbie Schingler

August 11, 2026 16:37 3.47 MB ( 12.59 MB less) Downloads: 0

Space technologist Robbie Schingler cofounded a satellite company that images the whole planet every day, making visible changes on Earth. He shows how pairing that data with AI creates a "planetary intelligence" we can use to spot emerging threats we might not have seen otherwise. Now he asks: Can we close the gap between seeing a crisis coming and actually stopping it? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.