Is the obesity crisis hiding a bigger problem? – Peter Attia
As a young surgeon, Peter Attia felt contempt for a patient with diabetes. She was overweight, he thought, and thus responsible for...
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The emergence of “4D printing” – Skylar Tibbits
3D printing has grown in sophistication since the late 1970s; TED Fellow Skylar Tibbits is shaping the next development, which he ca...
We the People, and the Republic we must reclaim – Lawrence Lessig
There is a corruption at the heart of American politics, caused by the dependence of Congressional candidates on funding from the ti...
A mini robot — powered by your phone – Keller Rinaudo
Your smartphone may feel like a friend — but a true friend would give you a smile once in a while. At TED2013, Keller Rinaudo...
The good news on poverty (Yes, there’s good news) – Bono
Human beings have been campaigning against inequality and poverty for 3,000 years. But this journey is accelerating. Bono “emb...
Mysteries of vernacular: Bewilder – Jessica Oreck and Rachael Teel
View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/mysteries-of-vernacular-bewilder-jessica-oreck-and-rachael-teel The history of the word...
Shakespearean dating tips – Anthony John Peters
View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/shakespearean-dating-tips-anthony-john-peters Beyond giving the world dozens of English...
The other inconvenient truth – Jonathan Foley
A skyrocketing demand for food means that agriculture has become the largest driver of climate change, biodiversity loss and environ...
Older people are happier – Laura Carstensen
In the 20th century we added an unprecedented number of years to our lifespans, but is the quality of life as good? Surprisingly, ye...
How to buy happiness – Michael Norton
At TEDxCambridge, Michael Norton shares fascinating research on how money can, indeed buy happiness — when you don’t spe...