Is AI progress stuck? | Jennifer Golbeck
Will progress in artificial intelligence continue to accelerate, or have we already hit a plateau? Computer scientist Jennifer Golbeck interrogates so...
The foods humanity forgot — and how we're bringing them back | Helianti Hilman
Nutritious crops aren't getting to the people who need nutrition most, even in one of the most fertile places on Earth: Indonesia. Exploring some of t...
Your relationship expectations could be holding you back | Stephanie R. Yates-Anyabwile
What if the secret to a happy relationship isn’t following the rules, but rewriting them? In this refreshing talk, couples therapist Stephanie R. Yate...
How to be an "apocalyptic optimist" | Dana R. Fisher
Dana R. Fisher calls herself an "apocalyptic optimist" based on her research as a sociologist of large social movements. Her studies suggest that ever...
Ask dumb questions, embrace mistakes — and other lessons on innovation | Dave Raggio
To launch new initiatives within the confines of a large corporation, you'll need to work with the system, not against it, says "intrapreneur" Dave Ra...
A mouse with two dads — and a new frontier for biology | Katsuhiko Hayashi
You're familiar with the story: a sperm and an egg meet to create an embryo, which has the potential to give rise to new life. But what if you could c...
Sunday Pick: Unsolicited Advice: Can the Democratic Party move fast and fix things?
Each Sunday, TED shares an episode of another podcast we think you'll love, handpicked for you… by us. The Democratic Party lost big in the 2024 elect...
A menu of foods we might lose forever | Sam Kass
What does a warming planet mean for the foods you love? Hosting a dinner party that features a menu of foods that could disappear within our lifetimes...
Why spending smarter beats bigger budgets | Karthik Muralidharan
Billions of dollars are poured into global development every year, but results are lacking, says economist Karthik Muralidharan. Diving into an exampl...
K-pop, cutting-edge tech and other ways Asia is shaping the world | Neeraj Aggarwal
For a long time, the conveyor belt of ideas moved from the West to the East, says business strategy expert Neeraj Aggarwal. But now, Asia’s rising cul...