TEDx SHORTS

This is an episode of Fixable, a new business call-in podcast from the TED Audio Collective hosted by Harvard Business professor Frances Frei and CEO and best-selling author Anne Morriss.

This week on TEDx SHORTS we’re excited to introduce TED’s newest podcast, Good Sport, hosted by veteran sports producer Jody Avirgan. What can sports teach us about life – and each other?

On a list of the least funny topics imaginable, the global refugee crisis, border disputes, and questions of citizenships are probably close to the top. And yet comedian Maeve Higgins has spent her career finding ways to make jokes about (and make sense of) the ways we draw lines across the globe.

You don’t need to travel to feel thrilled about a new place; if the last two years have taught us anything, it’s that the ideas, cultures, and charm of our world can reach us wherever we are.

Can you REALLY boost your metabolism? Is blue light actually ruining your sleep? How much vaginal yeast is healthy and when is it … too much? Body Stuff with Dr. Jen Gunter is BACK for a second season to bust the lies you’re told—and sold—about your personal health.

WorkLife with Adam Grant is back for a fifth season!

Applying the logic of computers to solve human problems.

Making the case for more open-access between the public and scholars.

Debunking the xenophobic origins in Pseudoarchaeology.

Why local news matters.

A clock meant for space travel.

Advocating for our students.

Speaking up against harassment at work.

Protecting your children's online data.

Taking an updated look at what speaking a language really means.

The story of migration...in your mouth.

Using algorithms to step outside of your comfort zone.

Stopping the spread of hate online.

Resolving those resolutions.

Fake it to make it.

The power of storytelling in stopping climate change.

The arctic and the Earth’s future.

Scan the Earth.

A chance to fix a broken system.

The global impact in the ways we eat.

Equity in athletics.

Asking for authenticity is asking for equity.

Global success stories in protecting democracy.

Challenging narrow definitions on racism.

And why sovereign nations should forge new identities.

Highlighting people rather than their circumstances

Are we making our own choices online?

It's not just the time you put in.

The importance in our perception of diseases.

And what we lose if we stop caring.

Using your voice to fight inequality.

Getting the best out of our night light.

Digging up the history of disease.

Lunar preservation.

The story behind each flush.

Highlighting the powers that contribute to our financial crises.

Did literature help us get to the moon?

Passion is not a plan, so why do we follow it?

Are we missing out on important ideas about the future?

Maintaining our rights in an increasingly online world.

Helping and seeing those in need.

Keep it short.

The look behind space travel.

There's an innovator spirit in all of us.

A walk through the world of augmented reality.

A language lesson from the Game of Thrones linguist.

What can happen when we’re always on the rescue.

What are you leaving behind?

Thinking critically about the tech decisions we make for our children.

Being more of yourself at work.

Tips on how to prioritize time from someone who saves lives everyday.

A path forward with the stories from our past.

It's what makes us human.

Global trade, demystified.

Doing what's best for your children.

Improving travel for tourists, the environment, and destinations.

Re-interpreting reality, virtual and real.

No eyepatch but lots of life lessons.

Rethinking what the search for talent means.

“Shaking it up” even in the most unshakeable of institutions.

What really happens to our water when it rains?

Preventing future climate change through green energy.

Preserving languages before it's too late.

Building gender equity in all workplaces.

Yes, you too. But that's not terrible.

What we need to know to help people in our lives suffering from cancer.

How our planet processes extinction.

Illustrate your goals.

A new podcast from the TED Audio Collective.

The future of self-driving cars and the cities and lifestyles that follow.

Helping parents see and hear the experiences of their adopted children.

Rebuilding history and helping future generations through language preservation.

Removing stigmas around sex and intimacy.

The public responsibility in science.

Influencing authenticity.

It's ok to go back in the water.

Finding inspiration in young climate change activists.

A crafty way to understand the threats to our coral reefs.

What shapes our perception of time?

Our newspapers, our democracy.

Making choices easier.

Providing the immersive qualities of theater to audiences everywhere.

Why are we so bad at listening to warnings to avoid catastrophe?

What photos don’t tell you about the refugee experience.

Pulling back the curtain on our desires and needs.

Using the words “smiley face” just doesn't have the same effect.

How much did YOU choose what to watch next on Netflix?

Communication tools to help dementia sufferers.

Eat and support local.

The power of compassion.

How can we better protect our careers?

Protecting the planet, protecting our health.

Motivational and musical inspiration from TEDx’s first ever Idea Challenge Showcase.

Building a sense of home and comfort even in displacement.

A move towards more awareness and equity for all.

How can we better prepare for future viral outbreaks?

What COVID can teach us about public health disparities in our communities.

Learning math like you're conquering Tetris.

A mental health discovery that could change criminal justice forever.

Protecting victims of forced marriages.

Sex in the sea.

Health care delivery from the sky.

How do we stop gerrymandering?

Regardless of gender.

Fighting tyranny with laughter.

Advocating for web access for all.

Building an economy that works for the planet and the people in it.

Tips from an Italian teacher.

Five essential pillars to grow a successful team.

Broadening our definitions of what it means to be a man.

An indigenous athlete runs for greater visibility.

And what we can do to feel content.

Moving your life goals from “to-do” to “done”.

Moving away from the myths and beliefs that hold us back from our career goals.

Adding economic value to all work.

Did literature help us get to the moon?

And how to stop.

Managing the surprising downside of green spaces.

Why designing for sustainability is harder than you'd think

Making music out of law.

We were all teenagers once.

The need to please starts early.

Holding AI accountable.

Age is just a number.

Creating a better work environment for everyone.

Access to the prestigious galleries, rare pieces, and artists - from your home.

Protecting children and offering resources to parents, no matter the environment.

Finding family history in our bones.

Motivating progress through a headset.

The art of saying "I'm sorry".

How can we identify fake news better?

Bringing trust, and everyday voices, into science.

A dangerous practice more prominent than just a college rite of passage.

Family living, truly.

The privilege in just being average.

Hint - take a deep breath.

And protecting our young people.

Making our technology sound more like us.

Using film as a political tool.

The power of revitalizing small-towns.

Making the world more accessible - one tiny brick at a time.

Learn to scream with glee again.

Getting better health advice from Doctor Internet.

Returning to our culinary roots.

More travel, more compassion.

Eradicating global diseases and improving individualized care.

Have you ever seen or experienced something and wished you spoke up?

How far are we from the atomic age?

Taking a look at what’s really inside us.

Looking for Richard.

Keeping scientific advancement and the justice system in step together.

A call for disruptive change.

And the ways cartographers are working to reinvent encryption.

If you want more of it, you might need to give more of it away.

Treating the ways we speak with reverence.

Has objectification in advertising gotten worse since the time of Mad Men?

It's not as simple as "warp speed".

From 1 to 10, how are you today?

How we listen may be as important as what we listen to.

How a mournful protest anthem continues to retell the emotional toll left by racism.

And the public health responsibility in receiving them.

Improving travel for tourists, the environment, and destinations.

More women, smarter team.

What gives you a sense of belonging?

Changing the laws regardless of your background.

Using your ancestry to understand current health issues.

Wear your truth.

Are farms the future for fishermen?

The complexity and importance of truth in retelling history.

What a doctor learned from joining a Facebook group.

A breakthrough development in the treatment of TB.

Asking before giving.

Modeling authenticity for children.

David Burkus, Organizational psychologist

A clear and present public health threat.

Moving away from the myths and beliefs that hold us back from our career goals.

An AI smartwatch that detects seizures

The regenerative cells that keep our body’s vulnerable muscle ticking.

Breaking a visible cycle of discrimination.

The power of our awesome star.

Designing a life for everyone.

Body Stuff with Dr. Jen Gunter

The story of us...frozen.

Using tech to bridge achievement gaps.

The very real threat of civil forfeiture for everyone.

Understanding our moral values may be the key to understanding each other.

A physician shares a restorative way we can fight heart disease.

Finding the right label to find the right career.

Why you should embrace your local

Moving your life goals from “to-do” to “done”.

It's not easy seeing green.

Crossing borders to confront income and social inequities.

Did literature help us get to the moon?

What eating animals says about being human.

The eternal truth behind the Bard’s words.

Discovering a world alive with sound.

Equal pay, equal choice, equal responsibilities.

Providing better care by listening to those affected by addiction.

The birds and bees...of grief.

What one educator learned about redemption and compassion from his students.

Age has no limits when it comes to inspiring change.

And why this could change everyone's lives for the better.

Native practices and the scientific method go hand in hand.

How to get involved - no matter your age.

And how we can help stop it.

Virtual or in-person -- making the most out of a meeting

Helping more women take charge of their health.

Refrigerator. Microwave. Wormbox?

The realities of retirement.

Astronomers need your help.

Showing the good in “bad dogs”.

And the importance of sharing information with empathy and understanding.

Celebrating the artistry and community at the core of hip hop.

A new understanding of our origins.

And what we can do to feel content.

An appeal to keep the lights off more often.

Visibility, humanity, inclusion.

Some goblin battles might do you some good.

Reducing inequality through climate justice.

How the business of medicine and altruism can go hand in hand.

The human side of being a pet owner.

The power of collective action in saving the planet.

What can we do to combat the racist tropes and stereotypes aimed at Asian communities?

Do good readers make compassionate people?

Sleep like your relationship depends on it.

Why confidence and joy are essential to authentic sexual well-being.

An indigenous athlete runs for greater visibility.

Can more zoos offer a temporary solution to animal extinction?

Regardless of culture or background.

Switching your brain off autopilot.

A biologist reminds us to take a look at nature's wonders.

How can we bridge cultural and socioeconomic divides between students?

And the technology that may help children suffering from rare diseases.

Adding economic value to all work.

You’re more than the generation you were born in.

Bridging the gap to healthcare inequalities.

The secret and not-secrets wonders of the panda.

What is a patriotic soundtrack?

TED Business Cross Promo

Using mindfulness to fight racism.

Where are bees happiest?

Putting our environmentalism through a workout routine.

Storing our data in the world's oldest hard drive.

Take some pressure off yourself, parents.

Making sure our celebrations are open to all.

Reckoning with a painful trope to disrupt its continued use.

Is finding love just a game of arithmetic?

A community organizer shares his successful tools.

The pursuit of happiness

Debasing a damaging mythology around female sexuality and value.

And a reminder or what connects all of us.

Good partner equals good career?

And what we can learn from what medieval societies valued.

Setting your secrets free.

Owning your story and fighting for other people to share theirs.

And possibly save more lives.

Does Jim Crow still exist in America?

And maybe that's a good thing.

Breaking myths about what creates gender gaps.

But you can still make a good one.

There's hope in our ability to think collectively.

The power of preservation from ordinary citizens.

Why designing for sustainability is harder than you'd think

A translation that may prevent sickness.

A possible future of lifesaving medicine.

It can be that easy.

Solving problems by thinking long-term.

Listening instead of solving.

New podcast from TED

With acknowledging hard history comes hope for change.

A tool for teaching both empathy and civic responsibility.

Ways to peek into nature's wonders.

Becoming more honest about your goals.

And how to stop.

And why it's ok to slow down.

The consequences of a profit-driven and political tool.

Therapy can exist beyond an office.

Broadening our definitions of what it means to be a man.

A spectacular solar system soundtrack.

Public displays of affection aren't as easy for everyone.

How we approach language can confine us or free us.

Breaking out of polarization.

Confessions of a climate scientist

We have the wrong diagnosis— and the wrong treatment for racial violence

How misremembering figures like Rosa Parks diminishes our understanding of racial equality.

How to disrupt the path that leads some to incarceration.

Get experimental to get over an ex.

Helping and seeing those in need.

Especially when it comes to sex.

How to get involved - no matter your age.

And how to get it right.

Embracing a richer definition of pleasure.

And why it affects everyone.

Learn how simple it can be.

A surprising tool to understand this complex disease.

And the ways to fight back.

Be like Sam.

How tech thinking could help detect cancer.

The power of creative forms of resistance.

And building creativity out of it.

Making mistakes.

And the damaging stigmas that still linger.

Thinking beyond the 9-5.

A clarion call for us all — women and men — to be leaders of change.

It’s time to expand representations of indigeneity.

Lessons from an anger researcher.

For their families and communities.

Building more gender equality into the workplace.

And ways to stop it.

Getting more of the best people by accepting all people.

Including men.

Have we found nature's compost answer for plastic?

Honoring the diversity and experiences of our students.

Making hospitals healthier for the planet.

Why a stable democracy must be built on trust.

Whether you’re partnered or not.

The work to stop climate change is for everyone — not just the experts.

Shaping students into better citizens.

A linguist traces the African roots of a Colombian community.

Being more public with our generous acts.

And what we can do to stop a public health calamity.

Bats are very cool.

Sleep like your relationship depends on it.

Some politicians choose their words carefully— but does it work?

Make AI more socially responsible.

The reasons why that explosion looked totally fake.

A violinist shares the varied influences to his success.

Why they deserve more respect and, at times, affection.

The world is better than we tend to think.

Fluency in any language starts with understanding culture.

Because they can sniff out more than just squirrels.

Age has no limits when it comes to inspiring change.

Refugee camps can be environments of untapped ingenuity.

And why the future depends on it

Save the world by changing the rules.

Native practices and the scientific method go hand in hand.

Tips on finding humor in life's ironies.

The complex work of unlocking family lineages.

A writer conceives words for unarticulated feelings.

And what even is it?

One of the most studied organisms in biology still has a lot to teach us.

More than you think.

The American Dream has moved to a different country.

How we can shift the landscape of power in the courts.

Good journalism centers diversity.

And why it's hard to teach bots to bluff.

How we approach language can confine us or free us.

The 4 billion year voyage of life on Earth is written in the rocks.

Inclusion at the heart of sustainable environmental policy.

Managing the surprising downside of green spaces.

The practical value of a liberal arts education.

Checking our own confirmation bias.

We can make better decisions-- if we get the right push.

Celebration for this cinematic renaissance is long overdue.

A scientist seeks new physics.

How to avoid an emotional burnout.

AI is still in its infancy.

Reclaiming sexual identity and desire.

Equal patient care for all.

No, really.

Are we letting kids be kids?

Four cues to distinguish the two.

Assign your time — and happiness— value.

Because lack of diversity affects our technology.

Research suggests you should go for a walk.

What we really need to move forward as a people.

And how the stigma hinders accountability.

Vulnerable populations experience greater loss from natural disasters.

Breaking out of polarization.

It takes more than 260 characters to speak for a nation.

Shifting the focus from punishment to rehabilitation.

Advice from a criminal defense lawyer.

And why this could change everyone's lives for the better.

Think like a bee.

And how it challenges individualism in America.

Pizza delivery isn't interplanetary...yet.

Yes, probably.

The human connection behind your collection.

Buying stuff and saving the environment - can we do both?

A teacher explores the bridging power of the written word.

Regardless of gender.

Can you turn heartbreak into an opportunity for growth?

Saving our green spaces with green capital.

Self-confidence can dip at any age.

How do we keep our personal data safe?

From an anti-vaxx family to a voice for public health.

Chasing a goal? Get out of your comfort zone.

How to find your best treatment options as a patient.

Early cancer detection means saving more lives.

There’s more to life than hashtags.

LOL moments mean more than you think.

Does our criminal justice system aim to punish or rehabilitate?