700 million people still live without electricity. Here’s how to fix that | Jacqueline Novogratz
TED Talks Daily22 Jul 2025

700 million people still live without electricity. Here’s how to fix that | Jacqueline Novogratz

Impact investor and Acumen CEO Jacqueline Novogratz unveils a bold vision to bring off-grid solar electricity to 700 million people still living in darkness, transforming lives while slashing emissions. She asks a thought-provoking question: What if this generation could be remembered for finally bringing electricity — and dignity — to everyone on the planet?


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A second chance for fathers to connect with their kids | Charles C. Daniels, Jr.

A second chance for fathers to connect with their kids | Charles C. Daniels, Jr.

Fathers have a profound impact on their children's lives, yet an estimated ten million kids in the US see their dads less than once a month. Through his advocacy and mental health center, therapist Charles C. Daniels, Jr. empowers fathers to be more present by providing mentorship and community, so they learn to forgive their own shortcomings and, most importantly, learn how to reconnect with their kids. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

15 Jun 202421min

Why you should talk about your anxiety at work | Adam Whybrew

Why you should talk about your anxiety at work | Adam Whybrew

We can’t get rid of anxiety and depression, so we might as well talk about it, says depression truth-teller Adam Whybrew. Sharing his own experience with mental illness, he reveals the surprising benefits of opening up about stress at work — and why being vulnerable creates a safe space for everyone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

14 Jun 202413min

Why AI needs a "nutrition label" | Kasia Chmielinski

Why AI needs a "nutrition label" | Kasia Chmielinski

What do sandwiches have to do with AI? Data reformist Kasia Chmielinski helps us think about artificial intelligence with a useful food metaphor — and breaks down why AI systems should have "nutrition labels" to ensure the development of fairer, more transparent algorithms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

13 Jun 202414min

Entertainment is getting an AI upgrade | Kylan Gibbs

Entertainment is getting an AI upgrade | Kylan Gibbs

AI has the power to bring your favorite fictional characters to life, says technologist Kylan Gibbs. Introducing Caleb, an "AI agent" with personality and internal reasoning, he demonstrates how AI-powered characters can interact with people in novel ways, generate unique video game outcomes and augment our ability to tell stories, opening up new worlds of possibility. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

12 Jun 202410min

Even healthy couples fight — the difference is how | Julie and John Gottman

Even healthy couples fight — the difference is how | Julie and John Gottman

Can conflict actually bring you and your partner closer? It depends on how you fight, say Julie and John Gottman, the world’s leading relationship scientists. They share why the way couples fight can predict the future of their relationships — and show how anybody can transform conflict into an opportunity for deeper connection and understanding. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11 Jun 202418min

What DEI gets wrong — and how to do it right | Paolo Gaudiano

What DEI gets wrong — and how to do it right | Paolo Gaudiano

Social entrepreneur Paolo Gaudiano explains why many companies are taking the wrong approach to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives — by overly focusing on one thing. To avoid backlash and costly turnover, he shows the key change leaders can make to create thriving, equitable workplaces while also increasing profits. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10 Jun 202415min

Sunday Pick: Design Matters with Carrie Brownstein

Sunday Pick: Design Matters with Carrie Brownstein

Each Sunday, TED shares an episode of another podcast we think you'll love, handpicked for you… by us. Today we're sharing an episode Design Matters with Debbie Millman, one of the world’s very first podcasts, about how incredibly creative people design the arc of their lives.Celebrated musician, comedian, writer, and director Carrie Brownstein joins to talk about her remarkable career as the co-founder, guitarist, and vocalist of the legendary punk band Sleater-Kinney, her role in the iconic TV series Portlandia, and her new memoir.Get more Design Matters with Debbie Millman wherever you're listening to this. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

9 Jun 20241h 3min

12 predictions for the future of technology | Vinod Khosla

12 predictions for the future of technology | Vinod Khosla

Techno-optimist Vinod Khosla believes in the world-changing power of "foolish ideas." He offers 12 bold predictions for the future of technology — from preventative medicine to car-free cities to planes that get us from New York to London in 90 minutes — and shows why a world of abundance awaits. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

8 Jun 202410min

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