The TED Interview
To get a free copy of the Infectious Generosity book, visit ted.com/generosity Sit down with Head of TED Chris Anderson as he interviews leading thinkers and creators from around the world. The TED Interview is a space for guests to further delve into their groundbreaking work, give us a peek into how they discover and explore fascinating ideas, and, in some cases, even defend their thinking. This season, we’re looking at Infectious Generosity.Generosity is at the heart of being human. It's how we've co-operated, innovated and grown as a civilization. Following Chris’s book of the same name, this podcast will dive into the idea that through the power of the internet, small acts of thoughtfulness spread to change lives at a scale never experienced before. Welcome to your front-row seat to great conversations with the world’s brightest minds.And in the spirit of the Infectious Generosity, listeners can receive a free copy of Chris’s book in e-book or audio format. Just visit ted.com/generosity and fill out the short form to receive yours. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Latest episodes
Oct 16, 2019 • 51min
Anil Seth explores the mystery of consciousness
Is the dress blue or gold? Do you hear "laurel" or "yanny"? Neuroscientist Anil Seth digs into why we all perceive the world so differently, and tries to explain the biggest mystery of all: consciousness.We're doing a TED Interview survey! If you have a few minutes, we'd love to know your thoughts on the show. Find it at: surveynerds.com/tedinterview Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Oct 9, 2019 • 1h 2min
Dan Gilbert on the surprising science of happiness
Psychologist Daniel Gilbert delves deep into the weird, counterintuitive science of happiness and explains why our minds worry about things we needn’t worry about (and fail to worry about things we really should worry about).We're doing a TED Interview survey! If you have a few minutes, we'd love to know your thoughts on the show. Find it at: surveynerds.com/tedinterview Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 25, 2019 • 38min
Bonus: Parag Khanna on global connectivity
Best-selling author Parag Khanna unpacks global connectivity—the threats, the benefits, and how it is destined to redefine our identities.We're doing a TED Interview survey! If you have a few minutes, we'd love to know your thoughts on the show. Find it at: surveynerds.com/tedinterview Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 24, 2019 • 1h 16min
Johann Hari challenges the way we think about depression
Author Johann Hari offers a deeply personal and surprisingly uplifting perspective on how to tackle depression. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 17, 2019 • 1h 10min
Yuval Noah Harari reveals the real dangers ahead
Historian and futurist Yuval Harari has a story about the future that’s profound, exciting, and unsettling. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 10, 2019 • 51min
Tim Ferriss on life-hacks and psychedelics
Life-hack master Tim Ferriss gives an intimate look into the darker moments in his life, his Stoic philosophy and his new passion for psychedelics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 3, 2019 • 41min
Monica Lewinsky argues for a bully-free world
Monica Lewinsky reveals the very personal price to public humiliation and explores how we can all do better. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 26, 2019 • 56min
Sylvia Earle makes a passionate case for our oceans
Dive deep into the fascinating, horrifying, hopeful story of the ocean with world-renowned marine biologist Sylvia Earle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 19, 2019 • 1h 22min
Andrew McAfee on the future of our economy
Is the future of our economy scary? Exciting? MIT research scientist Andrew McAfee argues that it's both. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jun 12, 2019 • 48min
Susan Cain takes us into the mind of an introvert
Self-confessed introvert Susan Cain delves deep into this complex personality trait, offering ideas for better offices, better schools and better relationships. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
