Break the bad news bubble (Part 2) | Angus Hervey
It's time for our periodic update of good news from Angus Hervey, founder of Fix the News, an independent publication that reports stories of global progress. In a quick talk, he shares three major up...
27 Dec 20249min
The mind-reading potential of AI | Chin-Teng Lin
Scientists are getting closer to giving humans the power to communicate with their thoughts alone. In a live demo, researcher Chin-Teng Lin shows how brain-computer interfaces can translate a person's...
26 Dec 202413min
Why do we kiss under mistletoe? | Carlos Reif
The sight of mistletoe may either send you scurrying or, if you have your eye on someone, awaiting an opportunity beneath its snow-white berries. But how did the festive tradition of kissing under mis...
25 Dec 20245min
Can AI master the art of humor? | Bob Mankoff
Can artificial intelligence be funny, or is comedy a uniquely human trait? In this witty and insightful talk, cartoonist Bob Mankoff explores the art of humor, the evolution of AI and what happens whe...
24 Dec 202412min
How to protect your emotional health during the holidays | Guy Winch
The end of the year is often a time to reflect and spend time with family — activities that may seem joyful or anxiety-inducing, depending on your circumstances. Psychologist Guy Winch offers actionab...
23 Dec 202457min
Sunday Pick: Friction 101: How to make the right things easier and wrong things harder | Fixable
Each Sunday, TED shares an episode of another podcast we think you'll love, handpicked for you… by us. This is an episode of Fixable, another podcast from the TED Audio Collective. Do you feel like yo...
22 Dec 202436min
What's our relationship to AI? It's complicated | AC Coppens, Kasley Killam and Apolinário Passos
In a lively conversation from TED's brand-new Next Stage, social scientist Kasley Killam, technologist Apolinário Passos and futurist AC Coppens explore the intricate dynamics of human-AI relationship...
21 Dec 202440min
The greatest show on Earth — for kids who need it most | Sahba Aminikia
TED Fellow and composer Sahba Aminikia brings the healing power of dance, storytelling, music and performance to some of the most dangerous places on Earth. By celebrating children and their communiti...
20 Dec 202420min
