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TED Talks Daily

Want TED Talks on the go? Everyday, this feed brings you our latest talks in audio format. Hear thought-provoking ideas on every subject imaginable – from Artificial Intelligence to Zoology, and everything in between – given by the world's leading thinkers and doers. This collection of talks, given at TED and TEDx conferences around the globe, is also available in video format. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Confessions of a recovering people pleaser | Baron Ryan

21 Jan 2025
9m
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This monologue podcast features comedian Baron Ryan's 2024 TED Next performance, a one-man show exploring the irony and consequences of being a people-pleaser. Ryan uses humor and self-deprecating anecdotes to illustrate how his lifelong habit of prioritizing others' approval led to a sense of self-betrayal and a lack...

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I’m a conservative — and I care about the climate, too | Danielle Butcher Franz

20 Jan 2025
8m
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This podcast is a collection of short advertisements and a TED Talk excerpt. The advertisements promote Mint Mobile, Soundcore Sleep A20 earbuds, Boost Mobile, and Verizon, each highlighting pricing and special offers. The main segment features Danielle Butcher Franz, a conservative climate champion, discussing her wo...

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Sunday Pick: Why kindness is the secret to a successful business | Fixable

19 Jan 2025
31m
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This interview podcast features James Rhee, an impact investor and author, discussing his experience leading a remarkable turnaround at Ashley Stewart, a retail company serving plus-size Black women. The conversation explores his unconventional approach, emphasizing kindness and a human-centered approach to business, ...

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Can AI companions help heal loneliness? | Eugenia Kuyda

18 Jan 2025
13m
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This TED Talks Daily episode features an interview with AI entrepreneur Eugenia Kuyda. The interview begins with Kuyda describing her creation of an AI replica of her deceased friend, which helped her grieve. She then discusses her app, Replika, an AI companion designed to combat loneliness, citing studies showing it...

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How to turn setbacks into success | Amy Shoenthal

17 Jan 2025
16m
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This interview podcast features Amy Shoenthal, who discusses her research on setbacks and their role in personal and professional growth. The podcast begins with an introduction to Shoenthal and her work, then delves into her "Setback Cycle," a four-phase framework (Establish, Embrace, Explore, Emerge) for navigating ...

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The art of marketing — for good | Raja Rajamannar

16 Jan 2025
15m
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This TED Talks Daily interview features Raja Rajamannar, Mastercard's Chief Marketing Officer, discussing his "quantum marketing" philosophy. The conversation explores three core reasons for marketing's existence: brand building, business advancement, and competitive differentiation. Rajamannar emphasizes the importan...

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How distributed work can unlock your potential | Avani Prabhakar

15 Jan 2025
12m
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This interview podcast features Avani Prabhakar, Atlassian's Chief People Officer, discussing the benefits of distributed work. The podcast begins with a brief introduction and then dives into Prabhakar's personal experience as an introvert thriving in a distributed work environment. She details how Atlassian impleme...

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A hospital in the cloud bringing health care anywhere in the world | Mohamed Aburawi

14 Jan 2025
17m
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This TED Talks Daily podcast features an interview with Mohamed Aburawi, a surgeon and entrepreneur, discussing his work with Speetar, a digital health platform using AI to improve healthcare access in underserved regions of the Middle East and Africa. The interview begins with Aburawi describing the challenges of hea...

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Solar energy is even cheaper than you think | Jenny Chase

13 Jan 2025
9m
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This podcast features a diverse range of short advertisements and a single longer segment. The ads promote Verizon's phone trade-in program, Mint Mobile, Warby Parker glasses, and Toyota Crown vehicles. The longer segment is a TED Talk by Jenny Chase, focusing on the surprising growth of solar power, particularly in P...

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Sunday Pick: Design Matters: Colin Greenwood

12 Jan 2025
55m
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This interview podcast features Debbie Millman interviewing Colin Greenwood, Radiohead's bassist, about his career in music and his new photography book, "How to Disappear." The conversation begins with Greenwood's childhood and musical influences, tracing his journey from early bands to Radiohead's global success. A...

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The biggest global risks for 2025 | Ian Bremmer

11 Jan 2025
45m
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In this episode of the TED Talks Daily podcast, Helen Walters interviews Ian Bremmer about his annual report on the biggest global risks anticipated for 2025. The conversation kicks off with Bremmer highlighting a significant leadership vacuum worldwide, coining the term "GZERO wins" to describe the situation. He then ...

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Does your heartbeat shape your sense of time? | Irena Arslanova

10 Jan 2025
10m
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This podcast features a blend of brief advertisements and a captivating TEDx talk by cognitive neuroscientist Irena Arslanova, who delves into how we perceive time. Arslanova highlights her research on the connection between our heartbeat and time perception, revealing that stimuli experienced during heartbeats seem to...

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The potential US TikTok ban — and what's at stake | Clay Shirky

09 Jan 2025
1h 2m
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This episode of TED Explains delves into the looming potential ban of TikTok in the United States and its broader implications. It starts by highlighting the US government's concerns over national security, specifically regarding data privacy and the risk of access by the Chinese government. The podcast then shifts to ...

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Why violence is rising with global temperatures | Peter Schwartzstein

08 Jan 2025
5m
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This podcast includes various advertisements alongside a compelling TED Talk by climate journalist Peter Schwartzstein. In his talk, Schwartzstein explores the link between climate change and rising global violence. He highlights how factors like prolonged drought in Iraq have fueled ISIS recruitment, while Bangladeshi...

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How AI can bridge the Deaf and hearing worlds | Adam Munder

07 Jan 2025
6m
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In his TED Talk, deaf engineer Adam Munder sheds light on the considerable communication challenges deaf individuals encounter due to a lack of interpreters. He shares a frustrating experience during a doctor’s appointment, where his daughter had to step in as an interpreter, highlighting the everyday obstacles faced b...

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How to feed 10 billion people — without destroying nature | Andy Jarvis

06 Jan 2025
10m
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In his TED Talk, food futurist Andy Jarvis explores the urgent need for sustainable protein production to feed our rapidly growing population. He shines a light on the significant environmental harm caused by conventional animal agriculture, revealing that food production accounts for a third of global emissions, with ...

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Sunday Pick: Can I speed up my metabolism? | Body Stuff

05 Jan 2025
31m
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In the latest episode of the This Body Stuff podcast, common myths about metabolism are put to rest. The discussion delves into the intricate nature of metabolism, illustrating that it’s far from a straightforward energy-burning machine that can be easily manipulated for weight loss. Featuring insights from Dr. Kevin H...

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How community-led research drives social change | Monica Malta

04 Jan 2025
8m
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In this episode of TED Talks Daily, Monica Malta, a Brazilian advocate for human rights and mental health researcher, emphasizes the crucial role of participatory research in tackling social issues within marginalized communities. She shares her personal journey of overcoming challenges, including experiences with dome...

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What does poverty look like on a plate? | Huiyi Lin

03 Jan 2025
15m
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In this episode of TED Talks Daily, visual artist and poverty researcher Huiyi Lin shares her groundbreaking project, "The Poverty Line." The conversation begins with an introduction to Lin and her innovative work, as she chats with the Director of the TED Fellows Program. Lin reveals how she captures the reality of po...

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How to reclaim your life from work | Simone Stolzoff

02 Jan 2025
9m
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In her TED Talk, Simone Stolzoff confronts the common belief that our job defines our self-worth. She highlights the dangers of over-identifying with work, noting that 48% of workers worldwide face burnout due to this mindset. To combat this, Stolzoff suggests we diversify our sense of meaning and identity by creating ...

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