The rise of virtual humans — and what they mean for the future | Sara Giusto
Sara Giusto is a talent manager, but not in the sense you might imagine. Her biggest client is imma, an influencer with pink hair ... who isn't human. Giusto discusses what the rise of "virtual humans...
17 Sep 20249min
TED Talks Daily Book Club | Are smartphones ruining childhood? | Jonathan Haidt
Social psychologist Jonathan Haidt's latest book, "The Anxious Generation," is shaping cultural conversations and sparking fierce debates about the role of smartphones in society. In this timely conve...
15 Sep 202438min
What makes us human in the age of AI? A psychologist and a technologist answer | TED Intersections
AI has the potential to impact the way humans interact with the world — and each other. Social psychologist Brian S. Lowery and AI technologist Kylan Gibbs dive into the ramifications of emerging tech...
14 Sep 202426min
The recipe for a healthy climate starts at the dinner table | Anthony Myint
Why aren't restaurants part of the climate solution? This question inspired chef Anthony Myint to go from opening buzzy pop-ups to pushing for a shift to regenerative farming practices in the food sys...
13 Sep 202412min
The arrest of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov — and why you should care | Eli Pariser
Online democracy advocate Eli Pariser explains the details surrounding the August 2024 arrest of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov by French authorities — and what it means for the future of tech oversight and...
12 Sep 202453min
To end extreme poverty, give cash — not advice | Rory Stewart
Are traditional philanthropy efforts actually taking money from the poor? Former UK Member of Parliament Rory Stewart breaks down why many global development projects waste money on programs that don'...
11 Sep 202414min
Can math help repair democracy? | Sam Wang
Could math help make American democracy more responsive to the people? From detecting gerrymandered districts to predicting the impact of alternative election methods like ranked-choice voting, neuros...
10 Sep 202411min
How to find laughter anywhere | Chris Duffy
Why are some people really funny and others ... not so much? Comedian Chris Duffy shows how you can sharpen your sense of humor and start laughing every day — by seeing the world like a kid.Learn more...
9 Sep 20248min
