What will the future of learning and careers look like in this new age of AI? Here’s TED Vision Steward and Khan Academy CEO Sal Khan with an exciting announcement about a brand new collaboration between TED, @KhanAcademy and ETS (@etsinsights ) designed to help prepare the next generation with the skills they need to thrive in work, life and society amid rapid technological change. Visit the link in TED’s bio to learn more about the Khan TED Institute and how you can get involved.
Knowing when to take a risk can be tricky — so how do you build courage to take the leap? In this episode of the WorkLife podcast, computer scientist, Julie Zhuo (@Joulee ), sits down with host @Molly_Graham to talk about the importance of turning risk into a daily practice, and why knowing the difference between fearlessness and courage is key during times of uncertainty. Visit the link in TED’s bio to listen to their full conversation and hear more insights on work, confidence and risk-taking.
While your laptop is closed, AI is already getting better at your job, says tech entrepreneur D. Scott Phoenix. In his TED Talk, he makes the case for why humans need to merge with AI before it becomes a powerful rival, reframing the debate through the lens of evolutionary biology. Visit the link in our bio to watch the full talk.
A computer may be smart — but will it ever gaze at a sunset and feel a rush of joy? In his TED Talk, neuroscientist Anil Seth (@profanilseth ) disagrees with the idea that AI will become conscious, explaining why intelligence and consciousness are fundamentally different things, and shows why the latter is uniquely tailored to the human experience. “AI might claim the prize of intelligence, at least in some ways, but consciousness? Consciousness remains ours to celebrate and to share with other living creatures,” he says. Visit the link in our bio to watch the full talk.
Imagine visiting a wildlife sanctuary from your couch — without disturbing a single animal. In her TED Talk, creator and conservationist @maya_higa introduces some of the rescue animals at her virtual education center Alveus Sanctuary — from a cow named Winnie the Moo to marmosets named Appa and Momo — and explains how live-streaming these adorable creatures to millions of viewers has become a powerful way to spread the message of conservation worldwide. Visit the link in @TED ’s bio to watch her full talk.
You don’t need a special talent to learn a new language, you just have to find methods that you enjoy. In her TED Talk, language mentor Lýdia Machová (@jazykovymentoring ) reveals the secrets of polyglots (people who speak multiple languages) — from flash cards and apps to watching TV shows in another tongue — and shares 4 tips to help you become fluent and have fun while doing it.
If you want to better honor and support moms, tell their stories, says sociologist @AnnaMalaikaTubbs . In her TED Talk, she shares how mothers are often the first leaders, caretakers and teachers in our lives — playing a critical role in shaping society, yet their contributions are often overlooked and undervalued. She believes that by highlighting their impact in the stories we tell, we can help build a more equitable world for everyone. "Mothers have their own needs and their own identities. Mothers deserve support," she says. "It is time our stories and our policies reflect this." Tag a mom or mother-like figure who deserves recognition in the comments below.
Psychologist Yuko Munakata has a message for parents: You have influence over your child’s future, but you don’t have control. In her TED Talk, she shares some of the science behind child development — and explains that trying to predict your child’s outcome based on the choices you make is like trying to predict a hurricane from the flap of a butterfly’s wings. Visit the link in our bio to learn more, including the science behind how siblings raised in the same household grow up to be different people.
Sitting all day will kill you. The cure is simple but difficult.
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If a robot breaks something, who’s responsible for the cost — the person who owns it or the company who programmed it? It’s questions like these that drove historian Emily Kate Genatowski (@emilykatethegreat ) to share her home with an AI-powered roommate, making her realize that bringing robots into our daily lives is more nuanced than we might think. In her TED Talk, she shares the real-world complexities her experience brought about — from transport to insurance to taxes — and why addressing them now is key to helping humanity better prepare for the future. Visit the link in our bio to learn more.
Feeling jealous of someone else’s success is normal — but how do you keep it from affecting you? In her TED Talk, TV personality and author @BevySmith shares her 2-step approach to help you manage your emotions, remind yourself of your value and still offer genuine support. Visit the link in @TED ’s bio to watch her full talk on how to uncover your authentic self — at any age.
Things like gaining followers, winning awards and making sales might fuel your sense of achievement — but what if the real reward is the act of creating anything at all? In her TED Talk, designer and TED podcast host @DebbieMillman explores how we often chase recognition for our creative pursuits — and why leaning into the joy of making instead can be much more fulfilling. “These moments will never, ever be enough. They can’t be, because in the end, they represent a certain scarcity, while making is the actual abundance,” she says. Visit the link in our bio to watch the full talk.
