Journalist Naomi Klein, observing the catastrophic aftermath of BP's risky oil pursuit in the Gulf of Mexico, highlighted society's addiction to extreme risk. This pattern extends to new energy

Journalist Naomi Klein, observing the catastrophic aftermath of BP's risky oil pursuit in the Gulf of Mexico, highlighted society's addiction to extreme risk. This pattern extends to new energy sources and financial instruments, often leaving us to manage the resulting messes.

Klein's crucial question emerges: What is our backup plan when these high-stakes ventures fail? Discover more of her insights at http://www.ted.com.

Every city has its unique social fabric. Dave Troy visualizes Twitter data from his hometown, Baltimore, to reveal these hidden

Every city has its unique social fabric. Dave Troy visualizes Twitter data from his hometown, Baltimore, to reveal these hidden lines—who talks to whom and who doesn’t. His work explores what online sharing tells us about urban communities.

TEDTalks provides daily video podcasts featuring leading thinkers and doers from the TED Conference. These talks cover a wide range of topics, including Technology, Entertainment, Design, science, business, and global issues. Find closed captions and translated subtitles here.

Urbanist Jeff Speck addresses the problem of suburban car dependence, which he calls "a gas-belching, time-wasting, life-threatening prosthetic device." He proposes making cities more walkable and

Urbanist Jeff Speck addresses the problem of suburban car dependence, which he calls "a gas-belching, time-wasting, life-threatening prosthetic device." He proposes making cities more walkable and pleasant to free people from reliance on cars.

Speck highlights Portland, Oregon's early commitment to bicycles and walkability in the 1970s as a successful model. This TEDTalks presentation, published on October 14, 2013, advocates for Portland's "new way" of urban development.

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Anna Rosling Rönnlund's project explores daily life globally, from brushing teeth in Sweden to making beds in Rwanda. She sent photographers to 264 homes in 50 countries, documenting items like

Anna Rosling Rönnlund's project explores daily life globally, from brushing teeth in Sweden to making beds in Rwanda. She sent photographers to 264 homes in 50 countries, documenting items like stoves, beds, and toys across all income levels.

This initiative uses data visualization to reveal diverse living conditions worldwide. Rosling Rönnlund demonstrates how families live, from Latvia to Peru, fostering a better understanding of our interconnected world.

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TED Fellow and third-generation captain Lehua Kamalu discusses the transformative power of ocean voyages. Sharing ancient Hawaiian voyaging knowledge, she highlights how these journeys compel us

TED Fellow and third-generation captain Lehua Kamalu discusses the transformative power of ocean voyages. Sharing ancient Hawaiian voyaging knowledge, she highlights how these journeys compel us to unplug and travel mindfully.

Kamalu's insights, recorded at TED Fellows Films 2024, explore the deeper meaning of mindful travel, applicable whether at sea or on land.

At a 2010 TED conference, Bill Gates addressed global warming, focusing on CO2 emissions, rising

At a 2010 TED conference, Bill Gates addressed global warming, focusing on CO2 emissions, rising temperatures, and ecosystem collapse. He posed a critical question: is near-zero emissions truly necessary?

His unequivocal answer was yes, underscoring the urgent need for drastic reductions to mitigate climate change impacts.

In a 2007 talk from TEDtalksDirector, Worldchanging.com founder Alex Steffen stressed the urgent need to reduce humanity's ecological footprint. Learn more at