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The climate movement needs new stories — here's mine | Fenton Lutunatabua

https://www.ted.com/talks/fenton_lutunatabua_the_climate_movement_needs_new_stories_here_s_mine?rss=172BB350-0205

"We are not drowning. We are fighting," says storyteller Fenton Lutunatabua, echoing the mantra of the climate activists he works with across the Pacific. He shares stories of the people and communities at the front lines of the climate crisis, proving they're not waiting to be saved — they're demanding action and putting up a fierce fight for the future.

https://www.ted.com/talks/fenton_lutunatabua_the_climate_movement_needs_new_stories_here_s_mine?rss=172BB350-0205

Your inner fire is your greatest strength | Xiye Bastida

https://www.ted.com/talks/xiye_bastida_your_inner_fire_is_your_greatest_strength?rss=172BB350-0205

Hope isn’t just a feeling, but a skill you can practice, explains climate activist Xiye Bastida. Taking cues from the resilience of nature, she shows why trusting Indigenous leaders who’ve protected the planet for generations can help turn despair about the climate into the momentum needed to ignite meaningful change. A powerful reminder that the fire in your heart is your greatest strength for creating a better future.

https://www.ted.com/talks/xiye_bastida_your_inner_fire_is_your_greatest_strength?rss=172BB350-0205

How music helped me live through long COVID | Joshua Roman

https://www.ted.com/talks/joshua_roman_how_music_helped_me_live_through_long_covid?rss=172BB350-0205

An accomplished cellist, TED Fellow Joshua Roman has practiced his instrument daily since he was a child — until a severe case of long COVID almost robbed him of his ability to play. In an inspiring talk, he plays a piece by Johann Sebastian Bach, shares how he found his way back to music and then performs a staggering new solo composition, titled "Immunity."

https://www.ted.com/talks/joshua_roman_how_music_helped_me_live_through_long_covid?rss=172BB350-0205

The next computer? Your glasses | Shahram Izadi

https://www.ted.com/talks/shahram_izadi_the_next_computer_your_glasses?rss=172BB350-0205

Picture this: you’re wearing a normal-looking pair of glasses, but they give you the ability to quickly summarize a book, translate between languages or remember where you left your keys. In a live demo of unreleased technology, computer scientist Shahram Izadi unveils Google’s new Android XR platform, which aims to give users the power of AI via smart glasses and headsets. He’s joined onstage by two colleagues, giving a glimpse of the future of “extended reality” (XR) devices — smart, seamless and right before your eyes.

https://www.ted.com/talks/shahram_izadi_the_next_computer_your_glasses?rss=172BB350-0205

The hidden cost of the green transition's mineral rush | Galina Angarova

https://www.ted.com/talks/galina_angarova_the_hidden_cost_of_the_green_transition_s_mineral_rush?rss=172BB350-0205

What if the race to save the planet is harming the people who protect it? Indigenous advocate Galina Angarova exposes the hidden cost of the green energy transition, where the demand for minerals like nickel and lithium threatens to devastate Indigenous lands and livelihoods. She calls for a radical shift in mindset — one that centers Indigenous leadership, consent and reciprocity as the foundation of a truly just and sustainable future.

https://www.ted.com/talks/galina_angarova_the_hidden_cost_of_the_green_transition_s_mineral_rush?rss=172BB350-0205

Stop telling single people to get married | Peter McGraw

https://www.ted.com/talks/peter_mcgraw_stop_telling_single_people_to_get_married?rss=172BB350-0205

Why do we assume single people aren’t happy? Behavioral economist (and lifelong bachelor) Peter McGraw advocates for a world in which single life is just as accepted as marriage, debunking the myth that getting hitched is the only path to fulfillment. From spinsters to cat ladies, he outlines the power in chosen family — and invites you to reconsider what it means to live a remarkable life.

https://www.ted.com/talks/peter_mcgraw_stop_telling_single_people_to_get_married?rss=172BB350-0205

OpenAI's Sam Altman talks ChatGPT, AI agents and superintelligence — live at TED2025 | Sam Altman

https://www.ted.com/talks/sam_altman_openai_s_sam_altman_talks_chatgpt_ai_agents_and_superintelligence_live_at_ted2025?rss=172BB350-0205

The AI revolution is here to stay, says Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI. In a probing, live conversation with head of TED Chris Anderson, Altman discusses the astonishing growth of AI and shows how models like ChatGPT could soon become extensions of ourselves. He also addresses questions of safety, power and moral authority, reflecting on the world he envisions — where AI will almost certainly outpace human intelligence. (Recorded on April 11, 2025)

https://www.ted.com/talks/sam_altman_openai_s_sam_altman_talks_chatgpt_ai_agents_and_superintelligence_live_at_ted2025?rss=172BB350-0205

Meet NEO, your robot butler in training | Bernt Børnich

https://www.ted.com/talks/bernt_bornich_meet_neo_your_robot_butler_in_training?rss=172BB350-0205

What if doing your chores were as easy as flipping a switch? In this talk and live demo, roboticist and founder of 1X Bernt Børnich introduces NEO, a humanoid robot designed to help you out around the house. Watch as NEO shows off its ability to vacuum, water plants and keep you company, while Børnich tells the story of its development — and shares a vision for robot helpers that could free up your time to focus on what truly matters.

https://www.ted.com/talks/bernt_bornich_meet_neo_your_robot_butler_in_training?rss=172BB350-0205

This is what a digital coup looks like | Carole Cadwalladr

https://www.ted.com/talks/carole_cadwalladr_this_is_what_a_digital_coup_looks_like?rss=172BB350-0205

“We are watching the collapse of the international order in real time, and this is just the start,” says investigative journalist Carole Cadwalladr. In a searing talk, she decries the rise of the “broligarchy” — the powerful tech executives who are using their global digital platforms to amass unprecedented geopolitical power, dismantling democracy and enabling authoritarian control across the world. Her rallying cry: resist data harvesting and mass surveillance, and support others in a groundswell of digital disobedience. “You have more power than you think,” she says. (This talk contains mature language.)

https://www.ted.com/talks/carole_cadwalladr_this_is_what_a_digital_coup_looks_like?rss=172BB350-0205