TED Talks with English transcript

Tasos Frantzolas: Everything you hear on film is a lie

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Tasos Frantzolas: Everything you hear on film is a lie
1,487,707 views

Sound design is built on deception -- when you watch a movie or TV show, nearly all of the sounds you hear are fake. In this audio-rich talk, Tasos Frantzolas explores the role of sound in storytelling and demonstrates just how easily our brains are fooled by what we hear.

Wanis Kabbaj: What a driverless world could look like

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Wanis Kabbaj: What a driverless world could look like
3,972,315 views

What if traffic flowed through our streets as smoothly and efficiently as blood flows through our veins? Transportation geek Wanis Kabbaj thinks we can find inspiration in the genius of our biology to design the transit systems of the future. In this forward-thinking talk, preview exciting concepts like modular, detachable buses, flying taxis and networks of suspended magnetic pods that could help make the dream of a dynamic, driverless world into a reality.

Philippa Neave: The unexpected challenges of a country's first election

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Philippa Neave: The unexpected challenges of a country's first election
905,550 views

How do you teach an entire country how to vote when no one has done it before? It's a huge challenge facing fledgling democracies around the world -- and one of the biggest problems turns out to be a lack of shared language. After all, if you can't describe something, you probably can't understand it. In this eye-opening talk, election expert Philippa Neave shares her experiences from the front lines of democracy -- and her solution to this unique language gap.

Manwar Ali: Inside the mind of a former radical jihadist

TEDxExeter

Manwar Ali: Inside the mind of a former radical jihadist
2,292,617 views

"For a long time, I lived for death," says Manwar Ali, a former radical jihadist who participated in violent, armed campaigns in the Middle East and Asia in the 1980s. In this moving talk, he reflects on his experience with radicalization and makes a powerful, direct appeal to anyone drawn to Islamist groups that claim violence and brutality are noble and virtuous: let go of anger and hatred, he says, and instead cultivate your heart to see goodness, beauty and truth in others.

Zeynep Tufekci: Machine intelligence makes human morals more important

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Zeynep Tufekci: Machine intelligence makes human morals more important
1,648,711 views

Machine intelligence is here, and we're already using it to make subjective decisions. But the complex way AI grows and improves makes it hard to understand and even harder to control. In this cautionary talk, techno-sociologist Zeynep Tufekci explains how intelligent machines can fail in ways that don't fit human error patterns -- and in ways we won't expect or be prepared for. "We cannot outsource our responsibilities to machines," she says. "We must hold on ever tighter to human values and human ethics."

Todd Coleman: A temporary tattoo that brings hospital care to the home

TEDMED 2015

Todd Coleman: A temporary tattoo that brings hospital care to the home
1,489,379 views

What if doctors could monitor patients at home with the same degree of accuracy they'd get during a stay at the hospital? Bioelectronics innovator Todd Coleman shares his quest to develop wearable, flexible electronic health monitoring patches that promise to revolutionize healthcare and make medicine less invasive.

Rachel Botsman: We've stopped trusting institutions and started trusting strangers

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Rachel Botsman: We've stopped trusting institutions and started trusting strangers
1,808,816 views

Something profound is changing our concept of trust, says Rachel Botsman. While we used to place our trust in institutions like governments and banks, today we increasingly rely on others, often strangers, on platforms like Airbnb and Uber and through technologies like the blockchain. This new era of trust could bring with it a more transparent, inclusive and accountable society -- if we get it right. Who do you trust?

Melissa Walker: Art can heal PTSD's invisible wounds

TEDMED 2015

Melissa Walker: Art can heal PTSD's invisible wounds
999,307 views

Trauma silences its victims, says creative arts therapist Melissa Walker, but art can help those suffering from the psychological wounds of war begin to open up and heal. In this inspiring talk, Walker describes how mask-making, in particular, allows afflicted servicemen and women reveal what haunts them -- and, finally, start to let it go.

Trevor Copp and Jeff Fox: Ballroom dance that breaks gender roles

TEDxMontreal

Trevor Copp and Jeff Fox: Ballroom dance that breaks gender roles
686,984 views

Tango, waltz, foxtrot ... these classic ballroom dances quietly perpetuate an outdated idea: that the man always leads and the woman always follows. That's an idea worth changing, say Trevor Copp and Jeff Fox, as they demonstrate their "Liquid Lead" dance technique along with fellow dancer Alida Esmail. Watch as Copp and Fox captivate and command the stage while boldly deconstructing and transforming the art of ballroom dance.

Jim Hemerling: 5 ways to lead in an era of constant change

TED@BCG Paris

Jim Hemerling: 5 ways to lead in an era of constant change
2,570,647 views

Who says change needs to be hard? Organizational change expert Jim Hemerling thinks adapting your business in today's constantly-evolving world can be invigorating instead of exhausting. He outlines five imperatives, centered around putting people first, for turning company reorganization into an empowering, energizing task for all.

Adam de la Zerda: We can start winning the war against cancer

TEDxStanford

Adam de la Zerda: We can start winning the war against cancer
1,133,485 views

Learn about the latest advances in the war against cancer from Stanford researcher Adam de la Zerda, who's working on some cutting-edge techniques of his own. Using a remarkable imaging technology that illuminates cancer-seeking gold particles injected into the body, de la Zerda's lab hopes to light the way for surgeons to remove even the tiniest trace of deadly tumors.

Pico Iyer: The beauty of what we'll never know

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Pico Iyer: The beauty of what we'll never know
1,827,446 views

Almost 30 years ago, Pico Iyer took a trip to Japan, fell in love with the country and moved there. A keen observer of the human spirit, Iyer professes that he now feels he knows far less about Japan -- or, indeed, about anything -- than he thought he knew three decades ago. In this lyrical meditation on wisdom, Iyer expands on this curious insight about knowledge gained with age: that the more we know, the more we see how little we know.

Ione Wells: How we talk about sexual assault online

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Ione Wells: How we talk about sexual assault online
1,237,456 views

We need a more considered approach to using social media for social justice, says writer and activist Ione Wells. After she was the victim of an assault in London, Wells published a letter to her attacker in a student newspaper that went viral and sparked the #NotGuilty campaign against sexual violence and victim-blaming. In this moving talk, she describes how sharing her personal story gave hope to others and delivers a powerful message against the culture of online shaming.

Sayu Bhojwani: Immigrant voices make democracy stronger

TEDNYC

Sayu Bhojwani: Immigrant voices make democracy stronger
981,672 views

In politics, representation matters -- and that's why we should elect leaders who reflect their country's diversity and embrace its multicultural tapestry, says Sayu Bhojwani. Through her own story of becoming an American citizen, the immigration scholar reveals how her love and dedication to her country turned into a driving force for political change. "We have fought to be here," she says, calling immigrant voices to action. "It's our country, too."

John McWhorter: 4 reasons to learn a new language

TED2016

John McWhorter: 4 reasons to learn a new language
4,156,451 views

English is fast becoming the world's universal language, and instant translation technology is improving every year. So why bother learning a foreign language? Linguist and Columbia professor John McWhorter shares four alluring benefits of learning an unfamiliar tongue.

Isaac Lidsky: What reality are you creating for yourself?

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Isaac Lidsky: What reality are you creating for yourself?
3,193,473 views

Reality isn't something you perceive; it's something you create in your mind. Isaac Lidsky learned this profound lesson firsthand, when unexpected life circumstances yielded valuable insights. In this introspective, personal talk, he challenges us to let go of excuses, assumptions and fears, and accept the awesome responsibility of being the creators of our own reality.

Ellen Jorgensen: What you need to know about CRISPR

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Ellen Jorgensen: What you need to know about CRISPR
2,076,993 views

Should we bring back the wooly mammoth? Or edit a human embryo? Or wipe out an entire species that we consider harmful? The genome-editing technology CRISPR has made extraordinary questions like these legitimate -- but how does it work? Scientist and community lab advocate Ellen Jorgensen is on a mission to explain the myths and realities of CRISPR, hype-free, to the non-scientists among us.

Sam Harris: Can we build AI without losing control over it?

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Sam Harris: Can we build AI without losing control over it?
5,024,015 views

Scared of superintelligent AI? You should be, says neuroscientist and philosopher Sam Harris -- and not just in some theoretical way. We're going to build superhuman machines, says Harris, but we haven't yet grappled with the problems associated with creating something that may treat us the way we treat ants.

Danny Dorling: Maps that show us who we are (not just where we are)

TEDxExeter

Danny Dorling: Maps that show us who we are (not just where we are)
1,626,871 views

What does the world look like when you map it using data? Social geographer Danny Dorling invites us to see the world anew, with his captivating and insightful maps that show Earth as it truly is -- a connected, ever-changing and fascinating place in which we all belong. You'll never look at a map the same way again.

Helen Fisher: Technology hasn't changed love. Here's why

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Helen Fisher: Technology hasn't changed love. Here's why
2,072,351 views

In our tech-driven, interconnected world, we've developed new ways and rules to court each other, but the fundamental principles of love have stayed the same, says anthropologist Helen Fisher. Our faster connections, she suggests, are actually leading to slower, more intimate relationships. At 12:20, couples therapist and relationship expert Esther Perel steps in to make an important point -- that while love itself stays the same, technology has affected the way we form and end relationships.

Camille A. Brown: A visual history of social dance in 25 moves

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Camille A. Brown: A visual history of social dance in 25 moves
1,390,738 views

Why do we dance? African-American social dances started as a way for enslaved Africans to keep cultural traditions alive and retain a sense of inner freedom. They remain an affirmation of identity and independence. In this electric demonstration, packed with live performances, choreographer, educator and TED Fellow Camille A. Brown explores what happens when communities let loose and express themselves by dancing together.

J.D. Vance: America's forgotten working class

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J.D. Vance: America's forgotten working class
2,685,546 views

J.D. Vance grew up in a small, poor city in the Rust Belt of southern Ohio, where he had a front-row seat to many of the social ills plaguing America: a heroin epidemic, failing schools, families torn apart by divorce and sometimes violence. In a searching talk that will echo throughout the country's working-class towns, the author details what the loss of the American Dream feels like and raises an important question that everyone from community leaders to policy makers needs to ask: How can we help kids from America's forgotten places break free from hopelessness and live better lives?

Eric Liu: There's no such thing as not voting

TEDNYC

Eric Liu: There's no such thing as not voting
919,957 views

Many people like to talk about how important voting is, how it's your civic duty and responsibility as an adult. Eric Liu agrees with all that, but he also thinks it's time to bring joy back to the ballot box. The former political speechwriter details how he and his team are fostering the culture around voting in the 2016 US presidential election -- and closes with a powerful analysis of why anyone eligible should show up on Election Day.

Nadia Lopez: Why open a school? To close a prison

TED Talks Live

Nadia Lopez: Why open a school? To close a prison
1,309,924 views

Our kids are our future, and it's crucial they believe it themselves. That's why Nadia Lopez opened an academic oasis in Brownsville, Brooklyn, one of the most underserved and violent neighborhoods in New York -- because she believes in every child's brilliance and capabilities. In this short, energizing talk, the founding principal of Mott Hall Bridges Academy (and a star of Humans of New York) shares how she helps her scholars envision a brighter future for themselves and their families.

David Burkus: Why you should know how much your coworkers get paid

TEDxUniversityofNevada

David Burkus: Why you should know how much your coworkers get paid
2,056,498 views

How much do you get paid? How does it compare to the people you work with? You should know, and so should they, says management researcher David Burkus. In this talk, Burkus questions our cultural assumptions around keeping salaries secret and makes a compelling case for why sharing them could benefit employees, organizations and society.

Abigail Marsh: Why some people are more altruistic than others

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Abigail Marsh: Why some people are more altruistic than others
2,142,656 views

Why do some people do selfless things, helping other people even at risk to their own well-being? Psychology researcher Abigail Marsh studies the motivations of people who do extremely altruistic acts, like donating a kidney to a complete stranger. Are their brains just different?

Michael Shellenberger: How fear of nuclear power is hurting the environment

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Michael Shellenberger: How fear of nuclear power is hurting the environment
1,636,529 views

"We're not in a clean energy revolution; we're in a clean energy crisis," says climate policy expert Michael Shellenberger. His surprising solution: nuclear. In this passionate talk, he explains why it's time to overcome longstanding fears of the technology, and why he and other environmentalists believe it's past time to embrace nuclear as a viable and desirable source of clean power.

Julie Lythcott-Haims: How to raise successful kids -- without over-parenting

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Julie Lythcott-Haims: How to raise successful kids -- without over-parenting
4,800,231 views

By loading kids with high expectations and micromanaging their lives at every turn, parents aren't actually helping. At least, that's how Julie Lythcott-Haims sees it. With passion and wry humor, the former Dean of Freshmen at Stanford makes the case for parents to stop defining their children's success via grades and test scores. Instead, she says, they should focus on providing the oldest idea of all: unconditional love.