TED Talks

Have you had your daily dose of fun? It’s not just enjoyable, it’s also essential for your health and happiness, says science journalist Catherine Price. She proposes a new definition of fun — what sh …

Have you ever misplaced something you were just holding? Completely blanked on a famous actor’s name? Walked into a room and immediately forgot why? Neuroscientist Lisa Genova digs into two types of m …

Online retailers resort to all kinds of strategies to separate you from your hard-earned money. Behavioral scientist Wendy De La Rosa names three tactics to look out for — and shares how you can keep …

Budgeting is the best way to get your spending under control, right? Behavioral scientist Wendy De La Rosa says there are actually better ways to limit your purchases — and get more satisfaction from …

There are things we accept as obvious truths that aren’t necessarily backed up by data. A primary example: cousin marriage being taboo. In this episode, data journalist Mona Chalabi looks at the numbe …

Does not getting enough sleep lead to Alzheimer’s disease? Sleep scientist Matt Walker explains the relationship between the two — and how researchers are exploring how to use sleep to decrease our ch …

Have you ever wondered about the different ways in which women can change politics? In her speech, Arpine discusses some of the things women can bring to the table in politics, including an ability to …

From Hong Kong to France, political protest is rarely off the news these days. But what tactics are morally justified when resisting injustice? A common view among media and politicians is that protes …

Throughout history, portrayals of characters in ‘blackface’ — with white people made up to caricature Black stereotypes — have been used in ways that demean, denigrate, and trivialize people of Africa …

“Have you ever had a gut feeling or butterflies in your stomach? Has hunger ever changed your mood? Our bellies and brains are physically and biochemically connected in a number of ways, meaning the s …

Chris White leads the University of Michigan’s Center for Positive Organizations. Through ground-breaking research, educational programs and organizational partnerships, the center helps leaders build …

Visit http://TED.com to get our entire library of TED Talks, transcripts, translations, personalized talk recommendations and more.Is there a definitive line that divides crazy from sane? With a hair- …