How to uncover your best ideas
AdultsAnimationCreativityEducation...This is episode 2 of the animated series, “Public Speaking 101.” Ideas change everything — and since language lets us share our ideas, learning how to use it well gives speakers the power to inspire people and even change how they think.
You've Been Misled About The Water Cycle
AdultsEducationEnvironmentScienceIn school, you probably learned about the water cycle with a diagram. The problem is…it’s wrong – or at the very least, pretty misleading.
How to Spot Fake AI Photos | Hany Farid | TED
AdultsArtificial IntelligenceEducationPhotography...How do you know if that shocking photo in your feed is real, or just another AI fake? Digital forensics expert Hany Farid explains how he helps journalists, courts and governments find structural errors in AI-generated images, offering four practical tips everyday individuals can use when facing the internet’s war on reality.
Professor Answers Neurodiversity Questions | Tech Support | WIRED
AdultsEducationNeurosciencePsychologyProfessor Matt Lerner, PhD joins WIRED to answer the internet's burning questions about neurodiversity. What are some signs of autism?
The Man Who Almost Broke Math (And Himself...) - Axiom of Choice
AdultsEducationMathMathematicsA huge thank you to Dr Asaf Karagila, Prof. Alex Kontorovich, Prof. Joel David Hamkins, Prof. Andrew Marks, Prof. Gabriel Goldberg and Prof. Elliot Glazer for their invaluable expertise and contributions to this video.
Primitive Technology: Water powered forge blower
AdultsConstructionEducationI made a water powered forge blower to blow air into a furnace. Getting running water to power a blower had been on my list for a while now and the weather had been wet enough to cause enough flow in the creek to try one.
Presidential Historian Answers Presidency Questions | Tech Support | WIRED
AdultsEducationHistoryInternet Culture...Presidential historian and head of the George Washington Presidential Library Lindsay Chervinsky joins WIRED to answer the internet's burning questions about the American Presidency.
4 Steps to Unlock Your Kid's Math Potential | Shalinee Sharma | TED
AdultsEducationMathParentingMath isn't just for "math kids" — it's for everyone, says learning expert Shalinee Sharma. She outlines four simple steps to transform your approach to math, creating an environment where any kid can develop a strong mathematical mind.
Black Hole's Evil Twin - Gravastars Explained
AdultsEducationScienceSpaceGravastars could change how we think about the universe. These cosmic objects solve black holes’ biggest problems without breaking physics. From their ultra-thin shell to their energy-filled core, gravastars are both elegant and terrifying. But what exactly are they?
Demographics Expert Answers Population Questions
AdultsEconomyEducationSocietyDemographer Jennifer Sciubba joins WIRED to answer the internet's questions about population and demographics. What is demography? What perspective can demographics provide about populations and societies? Do fertility rates really matter?
How AI Is Saving Billions of Years of Human Research Time | Max Jaderberg | TED
AdultsEducationHumanTechnologyCan AI compress the yearslong research time of a PhD into seconds?
Humanity's Greatest Journey
AdultsEducationHumanScience...It’s finally time to reveal the 12,025 Human Era Calendar! This is more than just a way to mark the days – it’s our chance to share something with you all which is truly one-of-a-kind, a piece of art that will inspire you for an entire year and beyond.
Networking Doesn’t Have to Feel Gross | Daniel Hallak | TED
AdultsBusinessHumanPsychology...Networking doesn’t always have to feel like a self-serving transaction, says executive coach Daniel Hallak.