TED Tech What 2025 Taught Us—And Where 2026 Is Taking Us
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Dec 26, 2025 The hosts dive into the shifting landscape of technology and society as they reflect on 2025 and forecast 2026. They discuss the role of AI and its implications for education, sustainability, and even emotional health. You'll hear about Singapore's otters and the unexpected impact of low-carbon cement. The conversation also challenges trends like tech-infused productivity for seniors and the use of psychedelics in leadership. Expect insights into the future of AI in governance, caregiving, and the crucial need for creativity amidst advancing tech.
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Infrastructure Is The New Lever For Sustainability
- Infrastructure-level tech is driving faster sustainability progress through targeted innovation like smaller-scale nuclear and better semiconductors.
- Sherrell Dorsey argues rethinking existing infrastructure can accelerate green outcomes while cutting costs.
Expert Lunch Reveals Lifespan Divide
- Ray Kurzweil and Daniel Kahneman debated lifespan extension and attitudes toward death over lunch, revealing divergent tech optimism.
- Manoush Zomorodi was struck by how differently experts view technology's role in human longevity.
Questioning Productivity-First Robotics
- Assistive robots for older adults risk reinforcing continuous productivity norms instead of reducing toil.
- Sherrell Dorsey questions whether we innovate to keep people working or to free them for humane pursuits.
