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
In uncertain times, think like a mother | Yifat Susskind [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:11
There's a simple and powerful way to confront the world's most pressing crises, says women's rights activist Yifat Susskind: think like a mother. As she puts it: "When you think like a mother, you prioritize the needs of…
Without farmers, you'd be hungry, naked and sober | Eric Sannerud [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:48
Farmers keep us fed and our economies stable, but in the US they're retiring faster than they're being replaced. Take a crash course in agricultural policy with Eric Sannerud to see why this problem can't be solved by si…
Why it's so hard to talk about the N-word | Elizabeth Stordeur Pryor [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:08
Historian Elizabeth Stordeur Pryor leads a thoughtful and history-backed examination of one of the most divisive words in the English language: the N-word. Drawing from personal experience, she explains how reflecting on…
The gender-fluid history of the Philippines | France Villarta [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:38
In much of the world, gender is viewed as binary: man or woman, each assigned characteristics and traits designated by biological sex. But that's not the case everywhere, says France Villarta. In a talk that's part cultu…
How women are revolutionizing Rwanda | Agnes Binagwaho [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:50
In 1996, Agnes Binagwaho returned home to Rwanda in the aftermath of its genocide. She considered leaving amid the overwhelming devastation, but women in her community motivated her to stay and help rebuild -- and she's…
3 ways to uproot a culture of corruption | Wanjira Mathai [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:34
Corruption is a constant threat in Kenya, says social entrepreneur Wanjira Mathai -- and to stop it there (or anywhere else), we need to intervene early. Following the legacy of her mother, political activist and Nobel P…
For the love of fangirls | Yve Blake [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:49
When you think of fangirls, what comes to mind: large swaths of fandom (usually for a boyband) whose feelings culminate in tears and joyful screams? Perhaps you grimace or roll your eyes at the thought. In this fun, live…
Why can't we talk about periods? | Jen Gunter [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:29
"It shouldn't be an act of feminism to know how your body works," says gynecologist and author Jen Gunter. In this revelatory talk, she explains how menstrual shame silences and represses -- and leads to the spread of ha…