TED Talks Society and Culture

TED Talks Society and Culture

Author: TED Language: English Episodes: 167
Dive into the human experience with TED Talks Society and Culture. This audio collection pulls directly from the global stage, featuring the voices of business leaders, psychologists, researchers, and many others who share insights on what it means to live and connect in our world. Each episode is a standalone exploration, a candid talk designed to challenge assumptions and spark reflection on the systems, traditions, and personal dynamics that shape our daily lives. You’ll hear these ideas as they were presented at TED conferences, independent TEDx events, and partner gatherings worldwide, all curated into an accessible audio format. While the original videos offer transcripts and subtitles, this podcast lets you absorb these complex themes on the go, turning a commute or a walk into a moment of genuine discovery. The conversations here aren't about simple answers; they're about examining the nuances of community, identity, and progress. TED’s nonprofit mission to spread impactful ideas is at the core of every recording, offering a steady stream of perspectives that help make sense of our shared society and the diverse cultures within it. Tune in for a regular dose of perspective that goes beyond the headlines and into the heart of how we think, behave, and belong.
Episodes
3 ways companies can support grieving employees | Tilak Mandadi [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:43
When we experience loss, grief travels with us everywhere -- even work. What can companies do to support grieving employees? Sharing his own story of unimaginable heartbreak, Tilak Mandadi offers three ways organizations…
Who counts as a speaker of a language? | Anna Babel [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:42
Backed by research and personal anecdotes, Spanish professor Anna Babel reveals the intricate relationship between language and culture, showing how social categories and underlying biases influence the way we hear, rega…
A playful exploration of gender performance | Jo Michael Rezes [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:59
From the stage to everyday life, theater educator Jo Michael Rezes studies queer identity and the spectrum of gender performance — in its success and failure. Aided by a delightful introduction of campy charm, Rezes expl…
The psychology of inequality and political division | Keith Payne [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:56
"If we want to fix our politics, we have to do something about inequality," says social psychologist Keith Payne. Showing how economic inequality changes the way people see and behave towards one another, Payne helps exp…
Want a more just world? Be an unlikely ally | Dwinita Mosby Tyler [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:02
A more equal world starts with you. Citing a formative moment from her own life, equity advocate Dwinita Mosby Tyler highlights why showing up and fighting for others who face injustices beyond your own lived experience…
How to disrupt philanthropy in response to crisis | Darren Walker [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:22
If we want to build back better after the pandemic, we must reconsider philanthropy and create a new kind of capitalism that's rooted in generosity and accountability, says Darren Walker, president of the Ford Foundation…
The new urgency of climate change | Al Gore [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:32
The coronavirus brought much of the world to a standstill, dropping carbon emissions by five percent. Al Gore says keeping those rates down is now up to us. In this illuminating interview, he discusses how the steadily d…
A vision for the future of Afghanistan | Ashraf Ghani [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:16
Ashraf Ghani shares his thoughts on peacemaking, the true cost of war, the nation's COVID-19 response strategy and the sweeping economic and social reforms happening throughout the country. (This virtual conversation, ho…
Why is colonialism (still) romanticized? | Farish Ahmad-Noor [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:05
Colonialism remains an inescapable blight on the present, lingering in the toxic, internalized mythologies and stereotypes that have outlived the regimes that created them, says historian Farish Ahmad-Noor. Examining why…