TED-Ed
TED-Ed creates award-winning animated shorts that explore a wide range of educational topics, from science and history to art and philosophy. Each video is designed to spark curiosity and is accompanied by supplemental learning materials on their website. The podcast version offers the same engaging content in audio format, perfect for learning on the go.
Episodes
Can you unravel the mystery of Pandora's box? - Alex Rosenthal
TED-Ed has launched its first ever physical game: Pandora's Legacy! Learn more and get your copy here: https://ed.ted.com/pandora--Pandora is having a decisively bad day. She didn’t set out to open the box; if anything she’d resisted with every ounce of her will. But her curiosity got the better of her, and a cavalcade of evils of every shape and size spilled out. Pandora knows her only chance to
The economic injustice of plastic - Van Jones
Van Jones lays out a case against plastic pollution from the perspective of social justice. Because plastic trash, he shows us, hits poor people and poor countries "first and worst," with consequences we all share no matter where we live and what we earn. In this powerful talk, he offers a few powerful ideas to help us reclaim our throwaway planet. (Filmed at TEDxGPGP.)Talk by Van Jones.
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Pizza physics (New York-style) - Colm Kelleher
View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/pizza-physics-new-york-style-colm-kelleherPeople love eating pizza, but every style of pie has a different consistency. If "New York-style" -- thin, flat, and large -- is your texture of choice, then you've probably eaten a slice that was as messy as it was delicious. Colm Kelleher outlines the scientific and mathematical properties that make folding a s
The fable of Medusa
TED-Ed has launched its first ever physical game: Pandora's Legacy! Learn more and get your copy here: https://ed.ted.com/pandora--Medusa, transformed into a monstrous Gorgon by a wrathful Athena, sought refuge in a hidden cave. Time after time, would-be heroes journeyed to the cave to make their names by murdering Medusa— but fell to her gaze every time. Until another young man, Perseus, began hi
Building a culture of success - Mark Wilson
Teaching is both a science and an art, and many teachers around the world spend endless hours perfecting their professional practice. At TEDActive 2013, a few teachers from the United States offer some tricks of the trade they've learned (and continue to hone) along the way.
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Why do cancer cells behave differently from healthy ones? - George Zaidan
Dig into the science of how cancer cells grow, and why its rapid cell division is the disease’s strength— but also its weakness.--How do cancer cells grow? How does chemotherapy fight cancer (and cause negative side effects)? The answers lie in cell division. George Zaidan explains how rapid cell division is cancer's "strength" -- and also its weakness.Lesson by George Zaidan, animation by TED-Ed.
What causes dandruff, and how do you get rid of it? - Thomas L. Dawson
Explore the head-scratching problem of dandruff, and find out why it happens, and how it can be treated.--On top of our heads, there is a type of yeast that lives and dines on all of our scalps. Feasting constantly, it’s in paradise. And in about half of the human population, its activity causes dandruff. So, why do some people have more dandruff than others? And how can it be treated? Thomas L. D
What triggered the decline of one of history's most powerful empires? - Mostafa Minawi
Trace the fall of the Ottoman Empire, which lasted nearly 600 years until their defeat in World War I as part of the Central Powers.--Under cover of darkness in 1909, Sultan Abdulhamid II left Istanbul – bringing an end to his reign. For almost six centuries, his family had ruled the Ottoman Empire, spanning regions in North Africa, southeastern Europe, and the Middle East. But the end of this dyn
Why doesn't everyone have a jetpack? - Richard Browning
Explore the physics of how jetpacks fly, and discover the technology that allows pilots to maneuver the engines.--In 1961, Yuri Gagarin piloted a spacecraft in humanity’s first manned space flight. A week later, Bell Aerosystems debuted a gas-powered rocket pack that could fly 35 meters in 13 seconds. Unfortunately, engineers knew this short flight was all the rocket pack could muster. So why was
What constitutes a hero? - Matthew Winkler
View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/what-makes-a-hero-matthew-winklerWhat trials unite not only Harry Potter or Frodo Baggins but many of literature's most interesting heroes? And what do ordinary people have in common with these literary heroes? Matthew Winkler takes us step-by-step through the crucial events that make or break a hero.Lesson by Matthew Winkler, animation by Kirill Yeretsk
Is this the most disgusting parasite? - Niko Zlotnik
Get to know the parasite known as the tongue-eating louse, which eats the tongue of a fish and then takes its place permanently.--The infamous tongue-eating louse is one of nearly 400 species belonging to a family of fish parasites. Some latch onto their host’s head, others suck blood from fish gills, and others still burrow into fish flesh. But the Cymothoa exigua goes specifically for fish tongu
Why do we have to wear sunscreen? - Kevin P. Boyd
View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/why-do-we-have-to-wear-sunscreen-kevin-p-boydYou already know that a trip to the beach can give you a nasty sunburn, but the nitty gritty of sun safety is actually much more complex. Wrinkle-causing UVA rays and burn-inducing UVB's can pose a serious risk to your health (and good looks). So what can you do? Kevin P. Boyd makes the case to slap on some ph
Overcoming the scientific divide - Aaron Reedy
Teaching is both a science and an art, and many teachers around the world spend endless hours perfecting their professional practice. At TEDActive 2013, a few teachers from the United States offer some tricks of the trade they've learned (and continue to hone) along the way.
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Let's chat about sex - John Bohannon and Black Label Movement
View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/let-s-talk-about-sex-john-bohannon-and-black-label-movementWhat would you tell your younger self about sex if you could? (Starting with the big question: Why does it exist in the first place?) Mixing talk and dance, John Bohannon and Black Label Movement explore why sex exists -- and implore adults to talk honestly to the kids in their lives about the co
The cunning tactic behind sports betting apps - Shannon Odell
Dig into the strategies employed by sports betting apps to keep you gambling, and how these tactics can cause addictive behavior.--Sports gambling has become more popular than ever. Mobile apps make it easier to place bets anywhere or anytime, especially for young people who make up the fastest-growing demographic. And the sports betting apps work just like the games in a casino— built to ensure t
Cutting-edge art (with a sense of humor) - Aparna Rao
View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/aparna-rao-high-tech-art-with-a-sense-of-humorArtist and TED Fellow Aparna Rao reimagines the familiar in surprising, often humorous ways. With her collaborator Soren Pors, Rao creates high-tech art installations -- a typewriter that sends emails, a camera that tracks you through the room only to make you invisible on screen -- that put a playful spin on
The satisfying math of folding origami - Evan Zodl
Dig into the mathematical rules and patterns of folding origami, the ancient Japanese art of paper folding. --Origami, which literally translates to “folding paper,” is a Japanese practice dating back to at least the 17th century. In origami, a single, traditionally square sheet of paper can be transformed into almost any shape, purely by folding. The same simple concepts yield everything from a p
How much does it cost to charter a private plane? - Rachel Yang
Look into the financial and environmental costs of taking a private jet, and find out what can be done to reduce aviation emissions.--Across 2023 and 2024, one internationally renowned musician flew their private jet 396 times in 365 days. Figures like this aren’t uncommon among the world’s richest jetsetters— in fact, this frequent flier probably isn’t even the celebrity you’re thinking of. So, w
The myth of Narcissus and Echo - Iseult Gillespie
Download a free audiobook version of “Atlas of the Heart“ and support TED-Ed's nonprofit mission: https://www.audible.com/ted-ed--One day, Echo was drifting through the woods and fell in love with a handsome young hunter named Narcissus. Cursed by Hera to only repeat the last words spoken by another, Echo was unable to converse with him and was soon cruelly rejected. Heartbroken, she died. Seeing
The genesis of a word - Deb Roy
View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/deb-roy-the-birth-of-a-wordMIT researcher Deb Roy wanted to understand how his infant son learned language -- so he wired up his house with video cameras to catch every moment (with exceptions) of his son's life, then parsed 90,000 hours of home video to watch "gaaaa" slowly turn into "water." This astonishing, data-rich research has deep implications fo
Can you withstand a Komodo dragon bite? - Achmad Ariefiandy
Dig into what we know about Komodo dragons, and find out what you should do if you encounter these giant lizards in the wild.--Clambering through the bush on one of Indonesia’s Lesser Sunda Islands, suddenly you spy a Komodo dragon in the clearing ahead. Forked tongue flickering; sharp, saw-like teeth glimmering; and strong, scaly body stretching up to 3 meters, Komodo dragons are formidable. So,
The hidden meanings of yin and yang - John Bellaimey
View full lesson here: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-hidden-meanings-of-yin-and-yang-john-bellaimeyThe ubiquitous yin-yang symbol holds its roots in Taoism/Daoism, a Chinese religion and philosophy. The yin, the dark swirl, is associated with shadows, femininity, and the trough of a wave; the yang, the light swirl, represents brightness, passion and growth. John Bellaimey explains why we all conta
When is it right to break a promise? - Sarah Stroud and Michael Vazquez
Puzzle through an ethical dilemma and decide: what responsibility do we have to honor the wishes of the dead?--For decades, Yvonne and Zaina have been happily married and co-leading a non-profit. One day the couple is involved in a car accident, and on her deathbed, Yvonne asks Zaina to promise her two things. First, to continue financially supporting their non-profit. And second, to never remarry
How does work...actually work? - Peter Bohacek
View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-does-work-work-peter-bohacekThe concepts of work and power help us unlock and understand many of the physical laws that govern our universe. In this Lesson, Peter Bohacek explores the interplay of each concept when applied to two common objects---a lightbulb and a grandfather clock.Lesson by Peter Bohacek, animation by Luke Cahill.
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The magic of QR codes in the classroom - Karen Mensing
Teaching is both a science and an art, and many teachers around the world spend endless hours perfecting their professional practice. At TEDActive 2013, a few teachers from the United States offer some tricks of the trade they've learned (and continue to hone) along the way.
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The trillion dollar puzzle - George Zaidan
Explore the possibility of transitioning to a green economy, and if the trillion-dollar up-front cost is worth the investment.--Global warming is very, very expensive: extreme weather, rising sea levels, crop failures, health issues, and industry disruptions all cost money. So, what’s the best way forward? Is the estimated trillion-dollar price tag that comes with transitioning the world to clean
The “myth” of the boiling frog
Explore how greenhouse gas emissions impact global warming and why it’s necessary to get emissions down to net zero. --Since 1850, global average temperatures have risen by 1 degree Celsius. That may not sound like a lot, but it is. Why? 1 degree is an average. Many places have already gotten much warmer and if average temperatures increase one more degree, the coldest nights in the Arctic might g
Dance vs. PowerPoint, a gentle proposal - John Bohannon
View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/dance-vs-powerpoint-a-modest-proposal-john-bohannonUse dancers instead of PowerPoint. That's science writer John Bohannon's "modest proposal." In this spellbinding choreographed talk he makes his case by example, aided by dancers from Black Label Movement.Talk by John Bohannon.
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Would you devour a ghost pepper for a prize? - Dan Kwartler
Dig into how your age can affect your decision making, and explore the psychology of how we weigh risks against rewards.--Welcome to Risky Business, the game where we find out how far people will go to win a prize! Today’s contestants are a 21 year-old, a 16 year-old, and a 12 year-old. They'll compete in a series of three challenges: eating ghost pepper cookies, swimming in honey, and crossing a
How has English transformed? - Kate Gardoqui
View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-did-english-evolve-kate-gardoquiWhat is the difference between "a hearty welcome" and "a cordial reception"? In a brief, action-packed history of the English language, Kate Gardoqui explains why these semantically equal phrases evoke such different images.Lesson by Kate Gardoqui, animation by Ben Tobitt.
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The dark past of Hawaii's overthrow - Sydney Iaukea
Get to know the story of Queen Liliʻuokalani, the last queen of Hawaii, and how she fought the US annexation of the islands. --On January 16th, 1895, two men arrived at Liliʻuokalani’s door, arrested her, and imprisoned her. The Missionary Party had recently seized power and now confiscated her diaries, ransacked her house, and claimed her lands. Liliʻuokalani was Hawaii’s queen and she ruled thro
Obesity + Hunger = 1 global food issue - Ellen Gustafson
Co-creator of the philanthropic FEED bags, Ellen Gustafson says hunger and obesity are two sides of the same coin. In her talk, she launches The 30 Project -- a way to change how we farm and eat in the next 30 years, and solve the global food inequalities behind both epidemics. (Filmed at TEDxEast.)Talk by Ellen Gustafson.
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Why do so many civilizations feature dragon myths? - Timothy J. Burbery
Discover the origins of dragon legends, and find out how geological events could have inspired these stories in ancient civilizations.--From the Chinese Loong to the Filipino Bakunawa, the Scottish Beithir and the Greek Hydra, dragons have inflamed imaginations for millennia. Their ubiquity across world mythology has led many scholars to ponder their possible origins. Could it be that tales of dra
DNA: The blueprint of you - Joe Hanson
View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/dna-the-book-of-you-joe-hansonYour body is made of cells -- but how does a single cell know to become part of your nose, instead of your toes? The answer is in your body's instruction book: DNA. Joe Hanson compares DNA to a detailed manual for building a person out of cells -- with 46 chapters (chromosomes) and hundreds of thousands of pages covering eve
The remarkable emerging treatment for mental illness - Anees Bahji
Dig into the science of how psychedelic drugs affect your brain, and how they could be used for psychiatric treatment.--In 1943, chemist Albert Hofmann accidentally exposed himself to a drug he derived from ergot fungus and recorded its unexpected, mind-altering effects. The drug, lysergic acid diethylamide— or LSD— was soon heralded for its psychiatric potential. But how do LSD and other psychede
How algorithms structure our world - Kevin Slavin
View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/kevin-slavin-how-algorithms-shape-our-worldKevin Slavin argues that we're living in a world designed for -- and increasingly controlled by -- algorithms. In this riveting talk from TEDGlobal, he shows how these complex computer programs determine espionage tactics, stock prices, movie scripts, and architecture. Slavin also warns that we are writing code
Why do we, like, hesitate when we, um, speak? - Lorenzo García-Amaya
Why do we fill pauses in speech with words like “um,” “uh,” and “like”? Dig into the hesitation phenomenon to find out their linguistic significance.--For as long as we’ve had language, some people have tried to control it. And some of the most frequent targets of this communication regulation are the ums, ers, and likes that pepper our conversations. These linguistic fillers occur roughly 2 to 3
Teaching through unanswered questions - John Gensic
Teaching is both a science and an art, and many teachers around the world spend endless hours perfecting their professional practice. At TEDActive 2013, a few teachers from the United States offer some tricks of the trade they've learned (and continue to hone) along the way.
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How much do you actually know about Ancient Rome? - Stephanie Honchell Smith
Explore 4 common misconceptions about Ancient Rome, and find out what living in this time period was actually like.--Minerva, the esteemed Roman goddess of reason, wisdom, handicrafts, and war, is judging a contest: duo vera et mendacium. Three brave contestants will put their knowledge about ancient Rome to the test. How much of what they know about the time period is actually true? And which con
The stunning geometry of coral - Margaret Wertheim
View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/margaret-wertheim-the-beautiful-math-of-coralScience writer Margaret Wertheim re-creates the creatures of the coral reefs using a technique invented by a mathematician -- simultaneously celebrating the amazements of the reef and deep-diving into the hyperbolic underpinnings of coral creation.Talk by Margaret Wertheim.
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Confronting with non-violence - Scilla Elworthy
How do you deal with a bully without becoming a thug? In this wise and soulful talk, peace activist Scilla Elworthy maps out the skills we need -- as nations and individuals -- to fight extreme force without using force in return. To answer the question of why and how non-violence works, she evokes historical heroes -- Aung San Suu Kyi, Mahatma Gandhi, Nelson Mandela -- and the personal philosophi
Constructing the impossible: Golden Gate Bridge - Alex Gendler
Explore the construction of California’s Golden Gate Bridge, and dig into the engineering innovations that made the structure possible.--Stretching 227 meters tall, two towers were assembled to support California’s Golden Gate Bridge. They were just one of the challenges facing engineers Charles Ellis and Joseph Strauss. Even before construction began, many thought the project impossible: the stra
Let's raise kids to be entrepreneurs - Cameron Herold
Bored in school, failing classes, at odds with peers: This child might be an entrepreneur, says Cameron Herold. In his talk, he makes the case for parenting and education that helps would-be entrepreneurs flourish -- as kids and as adults. (Filmed at TEDxEdmonton.)Talk by Cameron Herold.
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The murky origins of Graham crackers - Stephanie Honchell Smith
Trace the strange history of Graham crackers, invented by minister Sylvester Graham in order to curb the vices of Americans.--In the 1800s, minister Sylvester Graham believed Americans had a big problem— not just with their bodies, but their souls. He argued that overindulgence was fueling their baser desires, making them immoral and oversexed. To curb this corruption, puritanical reformers advoca
Why was bloodletting so widely practiced? - Stephanie Honchell Smith
Trace the history of bloodletting, a medical practice dating back to ancient Greece and its continued use into the 19th century.--Bloodletting was a pervasive medical practice that dates as far back as ancient Greece and continued well into the 19th century. Physicians like Hippocrates believed bad health could be attributed to a fluid imbalance, and recommended bloodletting to help reset the body
The brilliance of Mendeleev's periodic table - Lou Serico
View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-genius-of-mendeleev-s-periodic-table-lou-sericoThe elements had been listed and carefully arranged before Dmitri Mendeleev. They had even been organized by similar properties before. So why is Mendeelev's periodic table the one that has endured? Lou Serico explains via eka-aluminum, an element whose existence Mendeelev predicted years before it was d
The art of data visualization - David McCandless
View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/david-mccandless-the-beauty-of-data-visualizationDavid McCandless turns complex data sets, like worldwide military spending, media buzz, and Facebook status updates, into beautiful, simple diagrams that tease out unseen patterns and connections. Good design, he suggests, is the best way to navigate information glut -- and it may just change the way we se
A needle in countless haystacks: Locating habitable worlds - Ariel Anbar
View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/a-needle-in-countless-haystacks-finding-habitable-planets-ariel-anbarOut of billions of galaxies and billions of stars, how do we find Earth-like habitable worlds? What is essential to support life as we know it? Ariel Anbar provides a checklist for finding life on other planets.Lesson by Ariel Anbar, animation by TED-Ed.
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Ethical dilemma: Should knowledge be unrestricted? - Michael Vazquez and Will Kanwischer
Puzzle through the ethical dilemma of intellectual property rights, and decide: how should we determine ownership of work?--In the city of Ockham, spellcasters invent incantations and publish them in scrolls that others can purchase. Unfortunately, you can’t always afford them. But one day, a friend tells you he uses an illegal duplication spell to copy scrolls. So, do you use his counterfeit scro
What's the optimal way to give a presentation?
Episode 4: Decide on a presentation plan that makes you feel prepared to communicate an idea to an audience confidently and passionately.--This is episode 4 of the animated series, “Public Speaking 101.” Ideas change everything — and since language lets us share our ideas, learning how to use it well gives speakers the power to inspire people and even change how they think. This 11-episode course
Three unsociable skills to strengthen your writing - Nadia Kalman
View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/three-anti-social-skills-to-improve-your-writing-nadia-kalmanYou need social skills to have a conversation in real life -- but they're quite different from the skills you need to write good dialogue. Educator Nadia Kalman suggests a few "anti-social skills," like eavesdropping and muttering to yourself, that can help you write an effective dialogue for y
How scientists turn lakes into giant batteries
Discover the world’s biggest battery and explore how inventors are creating other giant batteries to help power the world— sustainably. --As of 2020, the world’s biggest lithium-ion battery is hooked up to the Southern California power grid and can provide enough power for about 250,000 homes. But it's actually not the biggest battery in the world: a pair of lakes are. How can lakes be a battery?
Neuroscience, game theory, apes - Colin Camerer
When two people are trying to make a deal -- whether they're competing or cooperating -- what's really going on inside their brains? Behavioral economist Colin Camerer shows research that reveals just how little we're able to predict what others are thinking. And he presents an unexpected study that shows chimpanzees might just be better at it than we are. (Filmed at TEDxCalTech.)Talk by Colin Cam
Can you unravel the Big Bang riddle? - James Tanton
Practice more problem-solving at https://brilliant.org/TedEd--It’s moments after the Big Bang and you’re still reeling. You’re a particle of matter, amidst a chaotic stew of forces, fusion, and annihilation. If you’re lucky and avoid being destroyed by antimatter, you’ll be the seed of a future galaxy. Can you ensure that you’re the last particle standing? James Tanton shows how.Lesson by James Ta
The mechanics behind Einstein's most celebrated equation - Lindsay DeMarchi and Fabio Pacucci
Learn more at https://brilliant.org/TedEd--Ever since Einstein published his Special Theory of Relativity, one equation has been the bane of humans hoping to explore the stars: E=mc². In addition to informing our understanding of gravity, space, and time, this formula implies that traveling at or beyond light speed is impossible. Why is that? Lindsay DeMarchi and Fabio Pacucci explain the physics
How life moved to land - Tierney Thys
View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-life-came-to-land-tierney-thysSpiders and crustaceans, also known as arthropods, led the charge from water to land--now outnumbering all terrestrial animals. But what about arthropods makes them so adaptable to life on land? Marine biologist Tierney Thys, and Noé Sardet and Sharif Mirshak of the Plankton Chronicles Project, shows us a world of fascin
Would you weigh less riding an elevator? - Carol Hedden
View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/would-you-weigh-less-in-an-elevator-carol-heddenWhat happens when you jump in a moving elevator? Do you weigh more when you're going up and less when you're going down? Carol Hedden explores the relationship between gravity, weight, and relative motion, using a moving elevator to explain the fascinating physics.Lesson by Carol Hedden, animation by London
What your feces reveals about your health - Hannibal Person
Travel into the digestive system to see how food is turned into waste, and what causes the different colors and textures of poop.--The average person poops out approximately 11,030 kilograms of cumulative waste in a lifetime. That’s the equivalent of more than 6 SUVs. Oftentimes, that poop is brown. Why is that, considering all the comestibles one consumes? And what’s going on when poop appears in
How did NASA contact the Sun without melting?
Explore the challenges of Parker Solar Probe’s mission to touch the Sun, and what we could learn about the star as we get closer.--In 2021, the Parker Solar Probe achieved its mission to touch the Sun, skimming through its outermost atmosphere. Since then, it’s carved closer and closer paths, but probing deeper into the corona— without melting, exploding, or falling into the Sun— is a monumental e
The peculiarities of America's first election - Kenneth C. Davis
View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-oddities-of-the-first-american-election-kenneth-c-davisHow did George Washington become the first president of the United States in 1789? Who got to decide--or vote--who would become president, and how did they decide the winner? Kenneth C. Davis unveils the surprising story behind America's first presidential election.Lesson by Kenneth C. Davis, an
Re-examining the remix - Lawrence Lessig
Former "young Republican" Larry Lessig talks about what Democrats can learn about copyright from their opposite party, considered more conservative. A surprising lens on remix culture. (Filmed at TEDxNYED.)Talk by Lawrence Lessig.
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Why videos spread virally - Kevin Allocca
Help us caption and translate this video on Amara.org: http://www.amara.org/en/v/BMHi/View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/kevin-alloca-why-videos-go-viralKevin Allocca is YouTube's Trends Manager, and he has deep thoughts about silly web videos. In this talk from TEDYouth, he shares the 4 reasons a video goes viral.Talk by Kevin Allocca.
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How to speak with purpose
Episode 5: Learn to develop your voice and body language so that you are conveying meaning authentically, confidently, and comfortably.--This is episode 5 of the animated series, “Public Speaking 101.” Ideas change everything — and since language lets us share our ideas, learning how to use it well gives speakers the power to inspire people and even change how they think. This 11-episode course wi
The fable of the moon goddess - Cynthia Fay Davis
Dig into the Maya myth of the moon goddess, Ix Chel, and follow her story as she falls in— and out of— love with the sun god. --The sun god was in love with the moon goddess, Ix Chel. But the goddess’ grandfather was very possessive, and would not let the sun god anywhere near his beloved granddaughter. Desperate to be together, they escaped and were ready to light up the sky with their powerful r
Want to help someone? Stay silent and listen! - Ernesto Sirolli
When most well-intentioned aid workers hear of a problem they think they can fix, they go to work. This, Ernesto Sirolli suggests, is naïve. In this funny and impassioned talk, he proposes that the first step is to listen to the people you're trying to help, and tap into their own entrepreneurial spirit. His advice on what works will help any entrepreneur. Talk by Ernesto Sirolli.
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What happens when you spread an idea?
Episode 1: Learn how to identify the qualities that make an idea worth sharing with an audience.--This is episode 1 of the animated series, “Public Speaking 101.” Ideas change everything — and since language lets us share our ideas, learning how to use it well gives speakers the power to inspire people and even change how they think. This 11-episode course will teach you how to identify, develop,
Does your vote matter? The Electoral College explained - Christina Greer
View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/does-your-vote-count-the-electoral-college-explained-christina-greerYou vote, but then what? Discover how your individual vote contributes to the popular vote and your state's electoral vote in different ways--and see how votes are counted on both state and national levels.Lesson by Christina Greer, animation by Marked Animation.
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Are dead wasps actually found in figs? - Carolyn Beans
Dig into the close relationship between figs and wasps, and find out if it's normal and safe for bugs to be in our food.--In 2023, a US grocer recalled over 10,000 cases of broccoli-cheddar soup over concerns they contained too much of an unintended ingredient. That ingredient? Bugs. We know insects regularly come into contact with our food— but how many are you actually eating? And is it okay? Ca
The Greek tragedy of Oedipus' child - Stephen Esposito
Get to know the story of Antigone, daughter of Oedipus, who was determined to give her slain brother Polyneices a proper burial.--The gods watched as Oedipus’ daughter, Antigone, stole out of the palace in Thebes the morning after a devastating battle. Antigone was on a dangerous mission to do what she felt was right, though it meant risking her life. She sought to abide by divine law and honor he
Can you solve the demon dance party riddle? - Edwin Meyer
The only way into the world’s most exclusive club is to solve a challenge from the Demon of Reason. Can you get into the party?--Once a year, thousands of logicians descend into the desert for Learning Man. At the center of that gathering is the world’s most exclusive club, where under the full moon the annual logician’s rave takes place. The entry is guarded by the Demon of Reason, and the only w
Does stress create pimples? - Claudia Aguirre
View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/does-stress-cause-pimples-claudia-aguirreWhich came first: the stress or the pimples? The physical reactions to stress can cause major breakouts, which, in turn, can be even more stressful! Claudia Aguirre gives just one more reason to get that stress under control.Lesson by Claudia Aguirre, animation by Alan Foreman.
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Watch out for nominalizations (AKA zombie nouns) - Helen Sword
View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/beware-of-nominalizations-aka-zombie-nouns-helen-swordFew mistakes sour good writing like nominalizations, or, as Helen Sword likes to call them, zombie nouns. Zombie nouns transform simple and straightforward prose into verbose and often confusing writing. Keep your nouns away from the elongating nominalizations!Lesson by Helen Sword, animation by Bran
How to reveal your best ideas
Episode 2: Uncover your best ideas by exploring your unique experiences, interests, and perspective.--This is episode 2 of the animated series, “Public Speaking 101.” Ideas change everything — and since language lets us share our ideas, learning how to use it well gives speakers the power to inspire people and even change how they think. This 11-episode course will teach you how to identify, devel
ways to build relationships with people
Episode 6: Find a way to build trust, interest, and a connection with your audience so that they will be open to what you have to say.--This is episode 6 of the animated series, “Public Speaking 101.” Ideas change everything — and since language lets us share our ideas, learning how to use it well gives speakers the power to inspire people and even change how they think. This 11-episode course wil
The greatest contraption that never was - John Graham-Cumming
Computer science began in the '30s ... the 1830s. John Graham-Cumming tells the story of Charles Babbage's mechanical, steam-powered "analytical engine" and how Ada Lovelace, mathematician and daughter of Lord Byron, saw beyond its simple computational abilities to imagine the future of computers. (Filmed at TEDxImperialCollege.)Talk by John Graham-Cumming.
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Why are American cities still so segregated? - Kevin Ehrman-Solberg and Kirsten Delegard
Discover the dark history of the American suburbs, and how practices like racial covenants restricted access to home ownership for people of color.--Beginning in the 1800s, people began writing clauses into property deeds that were meant to prevent all future owners from selling or leasing to certain racial groups, especially Black people. These racial covenants spread like wildfire throughout the
Flash of understanding - Jill Bolte Taylor
View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/jill-bolte-taylor-s-stroke-of-insightBrain researcher Jill Bolte Taylor studied her own stroke as it happened -- and has become a powerful voice for brain recovery.Talk by Jill Bolte Taylor.
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A 3-minute guide to the Bill of Rights - Belinda Stutzman
View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/a-3-minute-guide-to-the-bill-of-rights-belinda-stutzmanDaily, Americans exercise their rights secured by the Constitution. The most widely discussed and debated part of the Constitution is known as the Bill of Rights. Belinda Stutzman provides a refresher course on exactly what the first ten amendments grant each and every American citizen.Lesson by Bel
Lessons from fashion's free culture - Johanna Blakley
Copyright law's grip on film, music and software barely touches the fashion industry ... and fashion benefits in both innovation and sales, says Johanna Blakley. In her talk, she talks about what all creative industries can learn from fashion's free culture. (Filmed at TEDxUSC.)Talk by Johanna Blakely.
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What should you do if you accidentally sever your finger? - Jason Hoellwarth
Dig into what circumstances allow for an accidentally amputated limb to be reattached, and what options you have when it can't be.--In order to reattach a severed limb after an accident, a number of things need to go right— and quickly. A clean cut, properly preserving the limb, and getting it to a skilled surgeon in time are just a few of these challenges. And unfortunately, there are countless c
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