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TED Talks Daily
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Want TED Talks on the go? Everyday, this feed brings you our latest talks in audio format. Hear thought-provoking ideas on every subject imaginable – from Artificial Intelligence to Zoology, and everything in between – given by the world's leading thinkers and doers. This collection of talks, given at TED and TEDx conferences around the globe, is also available in video format.
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The Mystery of Sea Creatures (2/5): A giant Jurassic sea dragon, unearthed | Dean R. Lomax
3w ago00:15:33Summary readyAmong the dinosaurs, giant sea dragons roamed the ancient ocean. Millions of years later, paleontologist Dean R. Lomax and his team freed the remains of one of these colossal creatures from the Earth. Settle in to learn about the once-in-a-lifetime discovery of the 10-meter-long Rutland ichthyosaur: the largest and most complete ichthyosaur ever unearthed in Britain and one of the greatest finds in the country's paleontological history.(This episode originally aired in 2022.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Mystery of Sea Creatures (3/5): Could an orca give a TED Talk? | Karen Bakker
3w ago00:15:27Summary readyWhat if we could hear nature's ultrasonic communication -- and talk back? From a bat's shrill speech to a peacock's infrasound mating call, conservation technology researcher Karen Bakker takes us through a sound bath of animal noises that are far outside humanity's range of hearing, demonstrating how artificial intelligence has translated the incredible complexity of nature's soundtrack. She asks us to consider the moral weight of such transformative technology and explores the futuristic opportunities presented for conservation, interspecies communication and more.(This episode originally aired in 2024.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Mystery of Sea Creatures (4/5): Are we interrupting the kinky sex lives of fish? | Marah J. Hardt
3w ago00:14:34Summary readyThe ocean plays host to a peculiar party of wild, marine sex life that's perhaps quirkier (and kinkier) than you can fathom. But is human behavior interrupting these raunchy reproductive acts? Take a deep dive with marine biologist Marah J. Hardt to discover what exactly goes down under the sea -- and why your own wellness depends on the healthy sex lives of fish.(This episode originally aired in 2020.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Mystery of Sea Creatures (5/5): The fantastically weird world of photosynthetic sea slugs | Michael Middlebrooks
3w ago00:12:18Summary readyMeet the fantastically colorful and astonishingly adaptable sea slugs that found a way to photosynthesize (or create energy from sunlight) like plants. Diving deep into these often overlooked creatures, invertebrate zoologist Michael Middlebrooks introduces the solar-powered slugs that lost their shells -- but gained the ability to directly harness the power of the sun.(This episode originally aired in 2023.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
SummaryThe power of imagination — onstage and off | Suki Hillier
3w ago00:12:28Summary readyWhen professional child actor Suki Hillier landed the title role in "Matilda The Musical," she thought she would have to learn how to become someone else. Instead, she realized she had known the role since she was three, when she playfully tried to move objects with her mind the way Matilda does. In this joyful talk, she reveals the similarities between the stage and life — because imagination isn't about escaping the world. It’s a way of building one. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
SummaryCan a camera on every corner make us safer? | Garrett Langley
3w ago00:18:12Summary readyGarrett Langley founded Flock because he believed it was too easy to get away with crime in the US. His solution? A network of license plate readers, cameras, drones and audio sensors that has changed how police departments investigate crime — and raised urgent questions about safety, surveillance and privacy. In this talk, Langley explains why he thinks this tech makes the world safer, and addresses the controversy around it. (Followed by a Q&A with TED Chairman Chris Anderson and a note from TED guest curator Bilawal Sidhu) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
SummaryWhy AI will never replace a great teacher | Matt Wu
3w ago00:15:23Summary readyWhat's the most powerful tool in any classroom? In the age of AI, education advocate Matt Wu still believes it's the people. In this hopeful talk, he discusses the nonprofit he leads, Schoolhouse, which pairs students with peer tutors from across the globe, building the crucial human connection that every person needs to thrive. Peer tutoring isn't just teaching students how to learn concepts, says Wu. It's teaching them how to better understand one another. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
SummaryHow AI is discovering athletes that human scouts miss | Richard Felton-Thomas (re-release)
3w ago00:13:41Summary readyWhat if the next Lionel Messi or Simone Biles is out there right now ... but no one knows? Sports scientist Richard Felton-Thomas shows how new AI tools are expanding the reach of talent discovery in sports, helping scouts find the next great superstar — and letting athletes showcase their skills from anywhere in the world.(This episode originally aired in 2025.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
SummaryHow surveillance tech erodes your privacy | Jen Golbeck
4w ago00:13:36Summary readyYou've probably heard the warnings about digital privacy: read the terms of service, think before you share, be careful what you click. But AI ethicist Jen Golbeck says the problem runs a lot deeper than that. In this eye-opening talk, she reveals how corporations and governments built a system of "data colonialism" that tracks your movements, searches and habits — for profit and control. Learn how you can fight back against the surveillance state, starting with the devices in your own home. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
SummarySunday Pick: Finding Purpose: Why you should stop chasing your “dream job” (w/ Emily the Recruiter) | Fixable
4w ago00:45:39Summary readyDoes your “dream job” really exist? You may know Emily Durham as Emily the Recruiter on social media, where she shares practical, refreshingly honest career advice and coaches people through the biggest professional decisions of their lives. Emily doesn’t believe in the idea of a dream job. In this episode, she joins Anne to make the case for the “awake job” that actively fits into your purpose, lifestyle, and financial needs. Emily reflects on how her own purpose has evolved over time, and answers questions from listeners about how to gracefully quit a job, find a path forward when you feel stuck, and communicate your values to a potential employer.Featured guestFollow Emily Durham on Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, and at https://emilydurham.org/Listen to Clock In with Emily DurhamConnect with the teamFollow Anne on Instagram and LinkedIn Follow Frances on Instagram and LinkedInWatch Fixable videos on youtube.com/@TEDPodsVisit Anne and Frances’ websiteHave a question you want Anne and Frances to solve? Email the team at fixable@ted.com or leave a voicemail at 234-349-2253Follow TED on X, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and TikTok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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