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公民战略家乔恩·亚历山大花了十年时间收集民主实践中的故事，发现大多数变革并非来自政治家或机构。他分享了全球各地普通人携手改善生活与社区的案例，揭示了解决问题的关键或许早已掌握在你我手中。 本节目由Acast提供。更多信息请访问acast.com/privacy。

伊朗灾难性战争已持续六个月，乌克兰战争仍看不到尽头——世界正深陷于没有明确退出计划的冲突之中。本次访谈中，政治学家、欧亚集团创始人伊恩·布雷默剖析了这些战争给全球人民带来的代价，并指出他更担心哪场冲突可能失控。（本访谈由TED的海伦·沃尔特斯主持，录制于2026年7月28日。） 由Acast提供托管服务。更多信息请访问acast.com/privacy。

如今，支撑欧洲日常生活的多数技术——聊天机器人、云计算、数字基础设施——都掌握在美国公司手中。作家兼策展人布鲁诺·朱萨尼指出，欧洲对美国技术的依赖已从便利跨越到风险。他的解决方案并非单打独斗，而是构建欧洲目前缺失的根基：一种植根于不同模式的真正替代方案。"不监视你的技术——这应当成为欧洲的数字特色，"他说道。 由Acast提供托管服务。更多信息请访问acast.com/privacy。

电台主持人Ira Glass、纽约市长Zohran Mamdani，以及你的主持人Chris Duffy有什么共同点？他们都练习过一项意想不到的技能，这项技能让他们更有人情味——即兴喜剧。而他们都是从即兴喜剧大师Rick Andrews那里学到的。Rick与Chris一起探讨了从放弃控制权、在对话中练习“是的，而且”所获得的人生启示。他们还模拟了“不在场证明”、“七件事”、“幸运与不幸”等即兴游戏，让你能在工作和生活中加入一些即兴的趣味，从而建立更好的沟通和信任。 由Acast提供托管服务。更多信息请访问acast.com/privacy。

在任何教室里，最强大的工具是什么？在人工智能时代，教育倡导者马特·吴依然坚信，这个工具是人。在这场充满希望的演讲中，他介绍了自己领导的非营利组织Schoolhouse，该组织将学生与来自全球的同伴导师配对，建立起每个人成长所需的关键人际联系。吴表示，同伴辅导不仅仅是教学生如何学习概念，更是教他们如何更好地理解彼此。 由Acast提供托管服务。更多信息请访问acast.com/privacy。

Musician Maria Telesheva plays the accordion like a second set of lungs, showcasing this powerhouse instrument and its impressive 226 buttons — whether she’s playing Bach or the Beatles. In this talk and performance, she discusses how she fell in love with this musical acrobat and plays two beautiful songs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dolly Parton's hit songs — like "9 to 5," "Jolene" and "I Will Always Love You" — have captured generation after generation. In this episode, recorded around the release of "Run, Rose, Run" (her novel co-written with James Patterson and paired with a full-length companion album), host Adam Grant talks with Dolly about her creative process, how she balances getting things right with getting things done and how she manages the hefty cup of ambition she pours herself each morning. (This episode originally aired in 2022.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Does the fix for a fragmented world begin with a shared bookshelf? Photographer Rebecca Toh traces how she joined with 180 other people to build a community-funded library where strangers rent shelves, fill them with their personal collections and forge something rare: real connection. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

By 2030, nearly half the world's young people will be African. Yet for decades, the continent's learning crisis was treated with systems unfit for reality on the ground. Social entrepreneur Rapelang Rabana shows how homegrown leadership and technology designed for African classrooms can deliver foundational skills to millions of children — and shape a new future of education across the continent. (This ambitious idea is part of The Audacious Project, TED's initiative to inspire and fund global change.) (Following the talk, Elise Hu interviews Rabana on what makes the Imagine tablet so effective and engaging for students. Rabana also reiterates how using solar-powered tablets in a controlled setting can empower students and the limitations of applying Western standards of education to Sub-Saharan Africa.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s hard to not feel stress at the state of the world today, so how can you cope with stressors without letting them completely overwhelm you? Clinical psychologist Jenny Taitz spends most of her days helping clients navigate through their stress. She shares why she uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, in her therapy work, whether a cold plunge can help you snap out of your messy ruminations, and why doing a few tasks each day to practice for pleasure and mastery can help improve your mood. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What if science class felt less like studying out of a textbook and more like an unforgettable field trip? From viral glitter-bomb traps to backyard engineering marvels, former-NASA-engineer-turned-YouTuber Mark Rober has spent years proving that curiosity is contagious — and that the best way to teach science is to make it impossibly fun. In conversation with TED's Whitney Pennington Rodgers, Rober shares how play, wonder and a healthy dose of mischief can transform the way kids learn ... and gives a peek inside his plan to bring magic to every classroom in America. (This conversation was part of an exclusive TED Membership event. TED Membership is the best way to support and engage with the big ideas you love from TED. To learn more, visit ted.com/membership.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When you need to make a decision, you might turn to AI for advice. But what happens when you let algorithms decide more and more things for you? Computational social scientist Sandra Matz reveals how AI models limit what you see, discover and try, subtly flattening what makes you unique. Hear her tips for how to use AI to fuel your curiosity and expand your world instead. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Educator Stephen Nobles believes curiosity is the key to unlocking a student's potential. In conversation with TED's Whitney Pennington Rodgers, he encourages teachers to see every student through a lens of possibility — and asks what each of us might be missing when we let our assumptions go unchallenged. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Each year, around two million women are released from prisons and jails in the US, many with nowhere to go. Susan Burton knows this firsthand: after cycling in and out of prison for years, she finally found a safe place to land ... and made it her mission to offer others the same. She shares how she's helping thousands rebuild their lives — and changing the way we think about second chances. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For the past 30 years, surviving as an internet business meant getting people to click on your website. But AI is now making that thousands of times harder, says Matthew Prince, CEO of Cloudflare, one of the world’s largest internet networks. He makes the provocative case for a different deal — whereby tech companies actually pay people for creating content that feeds their AI models. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Science communicator Saloni Dattani traces the quiet revolution of medical innovation that has slashed death rates from conditions like heart disease and malaria — and reveals the broken incentives that have delayed other lifesaving treatments for decades. "Diseases are not a fact of life," she says. "They're problems that we can solve." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If your company is growing faster than you can keep up, your manager might decide to “layer” you—that is, split your job in half or hire someone with more experience to become your boss. This is an experience a lot of people go through at work, but it’s rarely talked about because it’s often unpleasant for everyone involved. In this episode, Molly offers practical advice for anyone going through layering at work, from employees who find themselves sharing their job with someone new to leaders making the tough decision to hire another person for a role. She outlines 6 important things for employees to consider if they’re struggling to adjust to being layered, and key principles to help managers layer their teams in a way that builds trust instead of breaking it. She also reflects on her recent conversation with Don Faul and the lessons he shared from his experience being layered during his early years at Facebook. Connect with the team Follow Molly on Instagram, LinkedIn, and at glueclub.com/ Subscribe to Molly’s Substack Lesson Watch WorkLife videos on YouTube at TEDPods Follow TED on X, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and TikTok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why do some gatherings take off and others don't? Author Priya Parker shares three easy steps to turn your parties, dinners, meetings and holidays into meaningful, transformative gatherings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ron Finley plants vegetable gardens in South Central LA -- in abandoned lots, traffic medians, along the curbs. Why? For fun, for defiance, for beauty and to offer some alternative to fast food in a community where "the drive-thrus are killing more people than the drive-bys." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Maintaining a healthy weight takes more than diet and exercise, says physical activity epidemiologist Olivia Affuso. In this actionable talk, she shows how you can kickstart a healthy life by tapping into the collective power of a community that supports and motivates your health goals. (This episode originally aired in 2021.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Middle school is a time like no other, as significant biological and emotional changes coincide with profound personal growth, says educator Jerome Hunter. The middle school for boys that he founded centers on a program that helps redefine masculinity through what he calls the three "Cs" -- confidence, communication and community. He shares the growth he's seen when boys are encouraged to explore their own empathy -- and how it could lead to a more just world. (This episode originally aired in 2024.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Can gaming with friends help combat loneliness? Laura Miele, the president of EA Entertainment & Technology, dives into how video games unite millions worldwide in a vibrant network of social hubs. With personal stories, research and a glimpse into the future of AI in gaming, she shows why playing together isn't just fun — it’s vital for human connection. (This episode originally aired in 2025.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Designer Salehe Bembury turns sneakers into stories — like a sunset-colored shoe and footwear with a hiking whistle in the heel. In conversation with TED's Cloe Shasha Brooks, Bembury walks through some of his most coveted drops (for Crocs, New Balance, Versace and more) and breaks down the risk-taking behind his work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

你的人生将分为两个阶段：在听到这个合唱团演唱之前和之后。音乐家Jacob Collier说。请一起聆听青年合唱团MAS Vocal惊艳演绎的"Bridge Over Troubled Water"，由Collier特别编曲。 由Acast托管。更多信息请访问acast.com/privacy。

你是否曾好奇自己为何喜欢悲伤的音乐？你会在雨天找到慰藉或灵感吗？在这深刻而富有诗意的演讲中，作家Susan Cain邀请你拥抱渴望的感觉——也就是欢乐与悲伤交汇之处——作为通往创造力、联系与爱的大门。伴随着小提琴家Min Kym的华丽音色，Cain沉思着心碎如何意外地让我们更接近生命的崇高之美。 由Acast托管。更多信息请访问acast.com/privacy。

太空技术专家罗比·辛格勒联合创办了一家卫星公司，每天对全球进行成像，使地球上的变化清晰可见。他展示了如何将这一数据与人工智能结合，创造出一种“行星智能”，用于发现我们可能无法察觉的新兴威胁。现在他提出疑问：我们能否缩小从预见危机到真正阻止危机之间的差距？ 由Acast托管。更多信息请访问acast.com/privacy。

Liana Finck的漫画探索了生活中的重大困境：晚餐做什么、如何在不失礼的情况下离开派对、有了孩子后如何感觉自己不只是一台零食机。在今天的节目中，Liana分享了绘画如何成为她回答问题、解决问题的一种实践，以及为什么创作艺术能帮助人类更好地理解自己。Liana还讨论了她为何不为冒名顶替综合症所困扰（好吧，也许她定期为《纽约客》供稿确实有帮助），以及她如何以诚实和幽默来应对我们都会经历的怀疑情绪。 由Acast托管。更多信息请访问acast.com/privacy。

我们正经历着石油战争、野火烟雾和由全球变暖驱动的极端天气。但环保主义者Bill McKibben表示，有一件事终于走上了正轨：清洁能源的价格大幅下跌，使得在不燃烧化石燃料的情况下为世界提供动力比以往任何时候都更便宜。他剖析了太阳能如何成为地球上最佳选择——以及为什么这个狭窄的时间窗口可能是我们实现不同未来的最后真正机会。“来自天堂的能量，而非来自地狱，”他说。 （在他的演讲之后，Elise Hu采访了McKibben，探讨为什么气候领域需要停止将可负担的解决方案称为“替代能源”，以及为什么他认为最近的战争加速了清洁能源转型。他们还讨论了廉价太阳能对全球权力平衡意味着什么，他在美国推动插电式太阳能立法的工作，以及为什么如今拥有好邻居比以往任何时候都更重要。） 由Acast托管。更多信息请访问acast.com/privacy。

流行病学家和科学传播者杰西卡·马拉蒂·里维拉认为，我们正在应对一次严重的疫情：健康 misinformation。她探讨了公众对科学的信任为何摇摆不定，以及赢回这种信任的重要性。在与TED的惠特尼·彭宁顿·罗杰斯的对话中，里维拉描绘了在一个专业知识本身备受争议的时代，成为值得信赖的信使所需的条件。 由 Acast 主持。更多信息请见 acast.com/privacy。

当一位研究幸福的心理学家患上脑瘤，当她将自己的研究付诸实践时会发生什么？克里斯蒂娜·科斯塔超越了癌症的“抗争”叙事——或任何艰难的个人历程——强调了在面临意外挑战时培养韧性的另一种赋权方式对大脑的益处：感恩。 （本集最初于2023年播出。） 由Acast托管。更多信息请访问acast.com/privacy。