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
The perks of being a pirate | Tom Nash [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:42
In this deeply charming and humorous talk, DJ and self-professed pirate Tom Nash meditates on how facing adversity due to disability invited patience, ambition and pragmatism into his life in enlightening, unexpected way…
The beautiful balance between courage and fear | Cara E. Yar Khan [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:42
After being diagnosed with a rare genetic condition that deteriorates muscle, Cara E. Yar Khan was told she'd have to limit her career ambitions and dial down her dreams. She ignored that advice and instead continued to…
What we're getting wrong in the fight to end hunger | Jasmine Crowe [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:58
In a world that's wasting more food than ever before, why do one in nine people still go to bed hungry each night? Social entrepreneur Jasmine Crowe calls for a radical transformation to our fight to end global hunger --…
Why I protest for climate justice | Jane Fonda [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:02
At age 81, actor and activist Jane Fonda is putting herself on the line for the planet -- literally. In a video interview with TEDWomen curator Pat Mitchell, Fonda speaks about getting arrested multiple times during Fire…
The profound power of an authentic apology | Eve Ensler [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:10
Genuine apology goes beyond remorse, says legendary playwright Eve Ensler. In this frank, wrenching talk, she shares how she transformed her own experience of abuse into wisdom on what wrongdoers can do and say to truly…
How to save a language from extinction | Daniel Bögre Udell [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:33
As many as 3,000 languages could disappear within the next 80 years, all but silencing entire cultures. In this quick talk, language activist Daniel Bögre Udell shows how people around the world are finding new ways to r…