Conversations on capitalism and climate change: Week 6 of TED2020
For week 6 of TED2020, experts in the economy and climate put a future driven by sustainable transformation into focus. Below, a recap of insights shared throughout the week. Economist Mariana...
View ArticleBeauty everywhere: Notes from Session 6 of TED2020
We’re six weeks into TED2020! For session 6: a celebration of beauty on every level, from planet-trekking feats of engineering to art that deeply examines our past, present, future — and much more....
View ArticleConversations on building back better: Week 7 of TED2020
Week 7 of TED2020 featured conversations on where the coronavirus pandemic is heading, the case for reparations, how we can better connect with each other and how capitalism must change to build a more...
View ArticleA smarter future: Notes from Session 7 of TED2020
For the penultimate session of TED2020, an exploration of amazing forces shaping the future — from cancer-fighting venom to spacecraft powered by lasers and much more. Below, a recap of the night’s...
View ArticleConversations on what’s next in tech, government and activism: Week 8 of TED2020
The final week of TED2020 featured conversations with experts on work, tech, government, activism and more, who shared thoughts on how we can build back better after the pandemic. Below, a recap of...
View ArticleTED and Future Stewards announce Countdown, a global initiative to champion...
Prince William, Yemi Alade, Monica Araya, Xiye Bastida, Jesper Brodin, Don Cheadle, Dave Clark, Christiana Figueres, Al Gore, António Guterres, Chris Hemsworth, Kara Hurst, Lisa Jackson, Rose Mutiso,...
View ArticleAction and impact: The talks of TED@PMI, day 2
Billy Samuel Mwape talks about an innovative way he uses project management to support his son’s special needs. He speaks at TED@PMI on September 26, 2020. (Photo courtesy of TED) At day two of...
View ArticleAction and impact: The talks of TED@PMI, day 1
Danielle Torley, who unexpectedly became a fire dancer, demonstrates her mastery of the flames. She speaks at TED@PMI on September 25, 2020. (Photo courtesy of TED) Everyone celebrates the thought...
View ArticleUrgency: Notes from Session 1 of the Countdown Global Launch
Countdown is a global initiative to accelerate solutions to the climate crisis. Watch the talks, interviews and performances from the Countdown Global Launch at ted.com/countdown. Actor, author and...
View ArticleLeadership: Notes from Session 2 of the Countdown Global Launch
Countdown is a global initiative to accelerate solutions to the climate crisis. Watch the talks, interviews and performances from the Countdown Global Launch at ted.com/countdown. Actor, musician and...
View ArticleTransformation: Notes from Session 3 of the Countdown Global Launch
Countdown is a global initiative to accelerate solutions to the climate crisis. Watch the talks, interviews and performances from the Countdown Global Launch at ted.com/countdown. Actor and activist...
View ArticleThe making of Prince William’s TED Talk
Prince William, The Duke of Cambridge, speaks at the Countdown Global Launch on October 10, 2020. (Photo courtesy of TED) In a park close to Windsor Castle, to the West of London, is an old oak with a...
View ArticleBreakthroughs: Notes from Session 4 of the Countdown Global Launch
Countdown is a global initiative to accelerate solutions to the climate crisis. Watch the talks, interviews and performances from the Countdown Global Launch at ted.com/countdown. Digital content...
View ArticleThe making of His Holiness Pope Francis’s second TED Talk
His Holiness Pope Francis speaks at the Countdown Global Launch on October 10, 2020. (Photo courtesy of TED) The speaker sits in front of a bookshelf, notes in hand, a deliberate tone to his voice. As...
View ArticleAction: Notes from Session 5 of the Countdown Global Launch
Countdown is a global initiative to accelerate solutions to the climate crisis. Watch the talks, interviews and performances from the Countdown Global Launch at ted.com/countdown. Actor, producer and...
View ArticleWatch the full livestream of the Countdown Global Launch, a call to action on...
The Global Launch kicks off Countdown, an initiative to champion and accelerate solutions to the climate crisis. Presented by TED and Future Stewards, this special event featured more than 50...
View ArticleJoin us for TEDWomen 2020: Fearless on November 12
TEDWomen 2020 is nearly here! The day-long conference will take place on November 12 via TED’s new virtual conference platform. TEDWomen attendees will experience TED’s signature talks as well as an...
View ArticleDefining the future: The talks of TED Salon: Dell Technologies
“The single biggest threat of climate change is the collapse of food systems,” says journalist Amanda Little, quoting USDA scientist Jerry Hatfield. “Addressing this challenge as much as any other is...
View ArticleBring it on: Notes from Session 1 of TEDWomen 2020
In this moment of great uncertainty, it’s time to be fearless. TEDWomen 2020, a day-long event hosted on TED’s virtual event platform, is all about fearlessness — in the way we think, act, participate...
View ArticleRaise your voice: Notes from Session 2 of TEDWomen 2020
Diversity of ideas is more important now than ever. Session 2 of TEDWomen 2020 — hosted by poet Aja Monet, who gave a dazzling talk at TEDWomen 2018 — featured a dynamic range of talks and...
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