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Your inner voice might be sabotaging your peace, but there's a surprisingly simple way to retune it. Singer and actress Rhonda Ross reveals how music can help you take control of the thoughts running on loop in your head.
After years of conflict in eastern DR Congo, the government and AFC/M23 rebel group just signed an agreement to allow humanitarian aid through and release prisoners within 10 days. The breakthrough came after mediated talks in Switzerland and offers hope to millions caught in the crossfire.
Gender equality advocate Gary Barker reveals surprising data about violence experienced by young boys and shares three powerful insights on building a culture of care among men. His message: we're wired for empathy, but we have to practice it.
Two listening experts just shared a framework that explains why meetings feel unproductive even when everyone's talking. Their simple question-based approach helps people listen in ways that build trust and get real results.
Millions of people can't visualize images in their mind at all, and many don't realize it's unusual. A fascinating TED talk is helping people discover aphantasia and understand how differently our brains work.
New research from Johns Hopkins reveals that infants aren't as oblivious as they seem. Their minds are actively processing complex information about safety and risk from a surprisingly young age.
A private wealth advisor reveals how imagining advice from your future "deathbed self" can transform daily decision-making. Her TED talk combines psychological research with real stories to help people live with more clarity and joy. ---
After months of conflict that threatened to spark a regional war, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda have pledged concrete steps to ease tensions and restore peace in eastern Africa. The breakthrough came during US-hosted talks in Washington, offering new hope for millions affected by the fighting.
Legendary hitmaker Jason "Poo Bear" Boyd faced off against an AI version of himself in a live songwriting competition at TED, testing whether machines can move audiences like humans do. The result surprised everyone, including Boyd himself.
TED is taking its iconic stage global with a new competition series that follows speakers from nine countries competing for a chance to share their idea with millions. The winner will present at TED's main stage in Vancouver this April. #
A girl who fell in love with the night sky grew up to study supermassive black holes trillions of kilometers from Earth. Dr. Jedidah Isler now researches some of the universe's most powerful objects, proving childhood dreams can reach across galaxies.
Aviation workers in Kenya called off their strike after reaching a deal with the government, restoring normal operations at airports across the country. The agreement came after Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir mediated talks between unions and aviation authorities.
A new TED Talk is reminding people that the best conversations happen when we stop trying to get something out of them. Author Khaya Dlanga shares why talking without an agenda is the secret to truly connecting with others.
Imagine a rocket ship crashing on an alien planet. Can you see it? Millions of people see absolutely nothing when they try to visualize, and science is finally explaining why our minds work so differently.
Chemical engineer Sean Farrington says measuring blood viscosity (how it flows) could become as common as checking blood pressure. His TED talk explains how the science of flow in everyday products could revolutionize medical diagnostics.
A world champion dog trainer brought her border collie to the TED stage to reveal the secrets of crystal-clear communication. The lesson applies to humans, too.