Colorism and global standards of beauty
From the media we consume to our social groups, Chika Okoro describes the effects of colorism on our culture and offers a call to action to address this damaging construct. This talk was filmed at TED...
24 Touko 20217min
Can we be touched by a star
Solar scientist Sabrina Savage shares what we know about solar flares-- and how they can profoundly affect our daily lives. This talk was filmed at TEDxNashville. All TEDx events are organized indepen...
21 Touko 20216min
When we design for disability, we all benefit
Disability lawyer Elise Roy champions design thinking as a tool to learn from people with disabilities, developing better solutions for everyone. This talk was filmed at TEDxMidAtlantic. All TEDx even...
20 Touko 20218min
Body Stuff with Dr. Jen Gunter TRAILER
Should I do a juice cleanse? Do I really need 8 glasses of water a day? Is it actually possible to "boost" my immune system? We’re constantly bombarded with news stories, ads, social media posts telli...
19 Touko 20213min
Our history and future in ice
MIT doctoral student Meghana Ranganathan looks at our planet’s history and future through our arctic ice sheets and points to why recent ice movement is a development that should concern us all. This ...
18 Touko 20215min
Why I want an AI tutor
How can AI support kids struggling in school? Medical student and former tutor Sophia Hodgkinson showcases the ways artificial intelligence could help bridge achievement gaps for kids left behind. Thi...
17 Touko 20217min
How policing for profit threatens your rights
Did you know the government can convict your house or car of a crime? Law researcher Dick M. Carpenter II describes the practice of civil forfeiture - a monetary incentive for law enforcement that thr...
14 Touko 20217min
How to fix our broken political conversations
Robb Willer is a social psychologist who suggests that “moral reframing” might be the bridge to ideological divisions. This talk was filmed at TEDxMarin. All TEDx events are organized independently by...
13 Touko 202110min
