TED Talks Daily

Every weekday, TED Talks Daily brings you the latest talks in audio. Join host and journalist Elise Hu for thought-provoking ideas on every subject imaginable — from Artificial Intelligence to Zoology, and everything in between — given by the world's leading thinkers and creators. With TED Talks Daily, find some space in your day to change your perspectives, ignite your curiosity, and learn something new.

The habit that could improve your career (and your life) | Paul Catchlove (re-release)

Paul Catchlove believes strongly in the power of reflection. Through every career he's held -- from...

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A firework ladder to the sky — and the magic of explosive art | Cai Guo-Qiang (re-release)

From a boy setting off small explosions in his living room to the creator of world-famous pyrotechnic...

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What happens when your dog uses the internet | Ilyena Hirskyj-Douglas

Imagine this: you walk into a room, and your dog is on a video call with their fellow canine friends....

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Beyond the Talk: Hany Farid in conversation with TED Talks Daily

“?How do you trust anything anymore? Who do you trust? Where do you trust?” asks technologist and...

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How to spot fake AI photos | Hany Farid

How do you know if that shocking photo in your feed is real, or just another AI fake? Digital forensics...

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The fire-breathing dragon-horse sparking wonder in a city near you | Frédette Lampre

How does a city change when its art doesn’t hang on museum walls but instead roams the streets? Artist...

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Why climate action is unstoppable — and "climate realism" is a myth | Al Gore

In this urgent and hard-hitting talk, Nobel Laureate Al Gore thoroughly dismantles the fossil fuel industry’s...

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TED Talks Daily Book Club: A Little Daylight Left | Sarah Kay

Sarah Kay is a spoken word poet and the author of the new poetry collection "A Little Daylight Left."...

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Let curiosity lead | Yara Shahidi

Don't second-guess what "distracts" you, says actor-producer Yara Shahidi; that's your curiosity coming...

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I'll probably lose my job to AI. Here's why that's OK | Megan J. McArdle

Artificial intelligence could cost many of us our careers — but that doesn’t mean we should stop...

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The autism spectrum isn't what you think it is | Chloé Hayden

Actress Chloé Hayden is best known for her role as Quinnie on the popular TV show "Heartbreak High"...

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The razor-thin line between contagion and connection | Dan Taberski

After a mysterious wave of tics and twitches swept through a small-town high school in New York, documentary...

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Let's get real about free speech | Greg Lukianoff

"Too many people believe in something closer to freedom from speech rather than freedom of speech,"...

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The US bombed Iran. Now what? | TED Explains the World with Ian Bremmer

On June 21, the United States launched strikes on three Iranian nuclear sites, escalating the ongoing...

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Sunday Pick: Kara Swisher | Design Matters

Tech journalist, opinion leader, and disruptor—Kara Swisher has hosted hundreds of newsmaking interviews...

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How do you prepare for jobs that don't exist yet? A work expert and a YouTuber answer | Jon Youshaei and Michelle Weise

Video creator Jon Youshaei and workplace expert Michelle Weise team up to crack the code on how to thrive...

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Is your partner "the one?" Wrong question | George Blair-West

Marrying for love is a relatively recent phenomenon for humanity, and we still don't fully understand...

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What is Juneteenth, and why is it important? | Karlos Hill and Soraya Field Fiorio

At the end of the Civil War, though slavery was technically illegal in all states, it still persisted...

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A musical duet with AI herself | Todd Almond and Donna Murphy

In a show-stopping duet, Broadway legends Todd Almond and Donna Murphy (portraying the imagined character...

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The big idea funding forest conservation | Andika Putraditama

Palm oil is in nearly every commodity you use — food, shampoo, makeup and more — but harvesting...

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Forget hustle culture. Behold the Artist Corporation | Yancey Strickler

Kickstarter cofounder Yancey Strickler unveils the “Artist Corporation,” a radical new economic...

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Sunday Pick: Why you should get good at being bad | Fixable

Sometimes the only way to win is by finding the courage to lose. This week, Anne and Frances want you...

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How do you stop caring what others think? A filmmaker and a therapist answer | Baron Ryan and Stephanie R. Yates-Anyabwile

How do you quit people-pleasing? Internet filmmaker Baron Ryan and family therapist Stephanie R. Yates-Anyabwile...

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How to lead with radical candor | Kim Scott

"How can you say what you mean without being mean?" asks CEO coach and author Kim Scott. Delving into...

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