TED Tech

From the construction of virtual realities to the internet of things to the watches on our wrists—technology's influence is everywhere. Its role in our lives is evolving fast, and we're faced with riveting questions and tough challenges that sit at the intersection of technology and humanity. Listen in every Friday, with host, journalist Sherrell Dorsey, as TED speakers explore the way tech shapes how we think about society, science, design, business, and more.

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Jan 27, 2023 · 11 min
How global virtual communities can help kids achieve their dreams | Matthew Garcia
How do we make historically exclusive fields like classical music, fine arts or academic research more accessible to everyone?
Jan 20, 2023 · 6 min
Meet the world's largest machine | Henry Richardson
In 1967, Homer Loutzenheuser flipped a switch and connected the power grids of the United States, forming one interconnected machine.
Jan 13, 2023 · 12 min
4 ways to design a disability-friendly future | Meghan Hussey
Nearly fifteen percent of the world's population lives with a disability, yet this massive chunk of humanity is still routinely excluded from opportunities..0
Jan 12, 2023 · 17 min
How gaming can be a force for good | Noah Raford
If you think social media is powerful, keep an eye on immersive video games, says futurist Noah Raford.
Jan 2, 2023 · 16 min
A bold plan to transform access to the US social safety net | Amanda Renteria
This week on TED Tech we are revisiting a talk by digital public servant Amanda Renteria.
Dec 23, 2022 · 27 min
Real social media solutions, with Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen | Your Undivided Attention
When it comes to social media risk, there is reason to hope for consensus.
Dec 16, 2022 · 10 min
The shift we need to stop mass surveillance | Albert Fox Cahn
Mass surveillance is worse than you think, but the solutions are simpler than you realize, says lawyer, technologist and TED Fellow Albert Fox Cahn.
Dec 9, 2022 · 13 min
What if you could sing in your favorite musician's voice? | Holly Herndon
What if you could create new music using your favorite musician's voice?
Nov 25, 2022 · 12 min
The energy Africa needs to develop -- and fight climate change | Rose M. Mutiso
In this perspective-shifting talk, energy researcher Rose M. Mutiso makes the case for prioritizing Africa's needs with what's left of the world's carbon budget, to foster growth and equitably achieve a smaller global carbon footprint.
Nov 18, 2022 · 12 min
How green hydrogen could end the fossil fuel era | Vaitea Cowan
As climate change accelerates, finding clean alternatives to fossil fuels is more urgent than ever.
Nov 11, 2022 · 13 min
How video game skills can get you ahead in life | William Collis
What does it take to be a pro gamer?
Nov 4, 2022 · 15 min
The awesome potential of many metaverses | Agnes Larsson
In the multitude of metaverses that exist there are infinite possibilities for inclusivity and creativity.
Oct 28, 2022 · 15 min
Could a DAO build the next great city? | Scott Fitsimones
Could DAOs, or "decentralized autonomous organizations," be the key to building the next great city?
Oct 21, 2022 · 15 min
How to preserve your private life in the age of social media | Bryce Dallas Howard
Growing up in the public eye, multi-hyphenate creator Bryce Dallas Howard experienced the familiar pressure to share her life with the world on social media.
Oct 14, 2022 · 9 min
The rebel radio that brought down a war criminal | Diana Sierra Becerra
Since the 1800s, a handful of oligarchs had controlled nearly all of El Salvador's land, forcing laborers to work for almost nothing.
Oct 7, 2022 · 20 min
Where on Earth will people live in the future? | Parag Khanna
From the return of nomadic living to a climate-disrupted world, author and global strategist Parag Khanna has some predictions for humanity.
Sep 30, 2022 · 15 min
How we could solve the dark matter mystery | Chanda Prescod-Weinstein
The universe that we know, with its luminous stars and orbiting planets, is largely made up of elements we can't actually see -- like dark energy and dark matter -- and therefore don't fully understand.
Sep 23, 2022 · 51 min
An alternative to the Silicon Valley unicorn | Your Undivided Attention
What’s the alternative to the Silicon Valley unicorn?
Sep 16, 2022 · 45 min
Mark Cuban doesn’t believe in following your passions | ReThinking with Adam Grant
Mark Cuban has gone from selling garbage bags door-to-door to selling internet companies for billions, acquiring an NBA team, and becoming a beloved “Shark” on Shark Tank.
Sep 9, 2022 · 20 min
How is your city tackling the climate crisis? | Marvin Rees
"If we can unlock the full potential of our cities, we can minimize the price the planet pays for hosting us in our growing numbers," says Marvin Rees, the Mayor of Bristol, UK.