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How to make transportation quieter, cleaner and cheaper | Doreen Orishaba

When Doreen Orishaba helped build Africa’s first electric car in 2011, skeptics dismissed it as a “toy for the Western world.” Now she’s running dozens of electric buses across Kenya and Rwanda, moving thousands of passengers to work every day on zero-exhaust vehicles powered by ... Show More

12m 40s

Mar 15

Sunday Pick: Margaret Atwood on what AI can’t replace | from ReThinking with Adam Grant

Margaret Atwood is best known as the author of The Handmaid’s Tale, and she’s won a slew of awards for her novels, poetry collections, and children’s books. Now, at the age of 86, she’s written her first memoir, The Book of Lives. In this episode, Adam and Margaret break down her ... Show More

43m 51s

Mar 14

Why you should keep a list of what makes you laugh | Chris Duffy

The world is weird and hilarious — if you know where to look, says comedian Chris Duffy. In conversation with "TED Talks Daily" host Elise Hu, Duffy breaks down three practical pillars of humor, showing how laughter can help you feel present, creative and connected, even when the ... Show More

54m 36s

Sep 2025

How digital culture is reshaping our faces and bodies | Elise Hu (re-release)

As "beauty filters" proliferate on social media platforms like TikTok, journalist Elise Hu says we've entered the era of the technological gaze, where the digital world shapes real-world beauty standards. She explains how to navigate this new reality in all its forms — and why yo ... Show More

8m 28s

Aug 2024

Two Ladies and A Mutha featuring Elise Hu

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam and Zach talk to TED Talks Daily host Elise Hu, about her new book, “Flawless: Lessons in Looks and Culture from the K-Beauty Capital”. Elise gave her thoughts on body modification, digital culture setting beauty standards, and more. T ... Show More

49m 12s

Aug 2025

The future of finding love with Bumble CEO Whitney Wolfe Herd

What will dating look like in the age of AI? Whitney Wolfe Herd is the founder and CEO of Bumble, the popular dating app that has helped millions of people meet their match. In this episode, Whitney chats with Adam about her vision for the future of dating online and offline, her ... Show More

35m 37s

Mar 2022

The hidden history found in your teeth

Bioarchaeologist Carolyn Freiwald traces the story of human migration across the Americas to illustrate what ancient teeth can reveal about you. This talk was filmed at TEDxUniversityofMississippi. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's m ... Show More

11m 56s

Jul 2025

Are we cooked? How social media shapes your language | Adam Aleksic

Gen Z slang is rife with new words like "unalive," "skibidi" and "rizz." Where do these words come from — and how do they get popular so fast? Linguist Adam Aleksic explores how the forces of social media algorithms are reshaping the way people talk and view their very own identi ... Show More

16m 18s

Sep 2025

Fixing social media with Pinterest CEO Bill Ready

On social media, enragement is often used to drive engagement. But what if the algorithm was tuned to what makes us feel good? As the CEO of Pinterest, Bill Ready is leading changes to his platform in the hopes of inspiring change in the tech industry. He and Adam examine steps f ... Show More

35m 20s

Oct 2025

What we’re getting wrong about mental health with RaQuel Hopkins

RaQuel Hopkins is a therapist and HR professional whose hot takes on growth and well-being have challenged how many people talk and think about mental health. In this episode, Adam and RaQuel explore how some people use mental health labels as a crutch, discuss ways to expand our ... Show More

33m 53s

Jul 2022

Why Design Matters | Debbie Millman & Yumi Stynes at All About Women 2022

How do you find the courage to make a major change in your life? How do you re-set your values? How do you reconnect with your creative self? Designer and host of the long-running and wildly popular podcast Design Matters, Debbie Millman explores invention, truth-tel ... Show More

53m 57s

Sep 2025

What’s behind the rise of far right politics in Europe | Daphne Halikiopoulou

Far-right parties are gaining popularity worldwide. Why is that? Political researcher Daphne Halikiopoulou reveals how rising leaders tap into people’s economic insecurities and distrust of institutions in order to cleverly rebrand their right-wing policies.Learn more about our f ... Show More

10m 43s

Oct 2025

Beyond the Talk: Deja Foxx on finding alternative online spaces

"Teen girls have solutions to save us from some of our biggest problems," says digital strategist Deja Foxx. Following her talk at TED2025, she joins Elise Hu, host of TED Talks Daily, to discuss the power, innovation and intelligence of teen girls — especially amid a rise in onl ... Show More

26m 29s

How digital culture is reshaping our fac...