How to design for dignity during times of war | Slava Balbek
What happens when architecture meets empathy? Through the challenges of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, architect and humanitarian Slava Balbek, who volunteers part-time on the front lines, highlight...
20 Feb 202412min
The Herds, a vast act of theater to spark climate action | Amir Nizar Zuabi
Theater has the power to transform the most pressing issues of our time from news stories into human stories, says director and playwright Amir Nizar Zuabi. Recounting his work on the journey of Littl...
19 Feb 20249min
Hidden Figures author Margot Lee Shetterly on reframing the stories we tell | ReThinking with Adam Grant
Margot Lee Shetterly used to be an investment banker, a business owner and a content marketing and editorial consultant. Now she's the author of the number-one New York Times bestseller "Hidden Figure...
18 Feb 202437min
An Israeli and a Palestinian talk peace, dignity and safety | Ali Abu Awwad and Ami Dar
Israel and Palestine have grappled with enduring territorial disputes and complex geopolitical tensions across generations. In this profound TED Membership conversation, Palestinian peace activist Ali...
17 Feb 202443min
What the world can learn from Ukraine's fight for democracy | Olesya Khromeychuk
“A flourishing democracy next door is a scary thing for an autocrat,” says Ukrainian historian Olesya Khromeychuk. Detailing the history of Ukraine’s long struggle for sovereignty and freedom — agains...
16 Feb 202411min
When you inform women, you transform lives | Paige Alexander
Access to information is the key to unlocking human rights for all, says equality champion Paige Alexander. From educating female entrepreneurs on how to launch life-sustaining businesses to murals, b...
15 Feb 202410min
True love — and the myth of "happily ever after" | Francesca Hogi
"The fairytale industrial complex has been lying to you," says love coach and podcast host Francesca Hogi. Having spent years talking to thousands of people about their romantic hopes and dreams, she ...
14 Feb 20243min
How sci-fi informs our climate future — and what to do next | Zainab Usman
Science fiction authors have warned us for decades: division among global leaders can quickly create dystopia. Political economist Zainab Usman thinks present-day power struggles may seriously hinder ...
13 Feb 202410min
