TED is a nonprofit devoted to ideas worth spreading. On this video feed, you'll find TED Talks to inspire, intrigue and stir the imagination from some of the world's leading thinkers and doers, speaking from the stage at TED conferences, TEDx events and partner events around the world. This podcast is also available in high-def video and audio-only formats.
Hamish McKenzie, cofounder of Substack, presents a thesis that the current chaos of social media, clickbait, and algorithmic feeds represents not a failure of media but a transitional phase toward something healthier. The core argument frames independent creators and subscription-based platforms as building a new…
Worth it if you're curious about alternative media economics and want a quick, optimistic take on where independent creators fit in the future, though skeptics should seek more rigorous analysis.
Yoshua Bengio, a pioneering AI researcher and one of the field's most-cited scientists, presents a TED Talk focused on existential risks posed by advanced artificial intelligence systems. The episode centers on Bengio's concerns about the current trajectory of AI development, particularly as models advance toward…
Worth it if you want a concise, authoritative overview of AI safety concerns from a leading researcher and a glimpse of potential solutions.
Katherine Dunn, a journalist, delivers a brief TED talk on reframing climate change coverage in newsrooms. The core argument is that environmental reporting shouldn't rely solely on sweeping climate narratives; instead, journalists should connect climate stories to topics that already captivate audiences—jobs, sports,…
Worth it if you're a journalist, editor, or media professional looking for concrete strategies to improve climate coverage and boost reader engagement.
