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 secrets of resilient people | Lucy Hone [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:52
Everyone experiences loss, but how do you cope with the tough moments that follow? Resilience researcher Lucy Hone shares three hard-won strategies for developing the capacity to brave adversity, overcome struggle and fa…
How to turn your dissatisfaction into action | Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:48
After the devastating rebel invasion of Freetown in 1999 and the Ebola epidemic in 2014, Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr, mayor of the city, refused to be paralyzed by her frustration with the status quo. Instead, she used her anger…
How flags unite (and divide) us | Michael Green [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:05
Flags are one of the simplest yet most powerful pieces of design ever conceived. They can make us swell with pride, burn with hatred -- and even inspire people to die or kill in their name, says vexillologist Michael Gre…
The language of being human | Poet Ali [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:41
You speak far more languages than you realize, says Poet Ali. In a profound talk, he reveals how the idea of "language" goes far beyond a lexicon of words, communicating universal experiences like love, laughter and lone…
Racism has a cost for everyone | Heather C. McGhee [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:07
Racism makes our economy worse -- and not just in ways that harm people of color, says public policy expert Heather C. McGhee. From her research and travels across the US, McGhee shares startling insights into how racism…