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
Jun 5, 2019 • 1h 5min
Kai-Fu Lee on the future of AI
Technologist Kai-Fu Lee describes the high-stakes battle between the West and China in artificial intelligence and what it means for the future of work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 29, 2019 • 1h 8min
David Brooks on political healing
NYT pundit David Brooks describes a plan to rebuild broken communities and offers actionable steps to live a more meaningful life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 22, 2019 • 1h 7min
Amanda Palmer on radical truth telling
An intimate conversation with one of the most unique voices in music today. Amanda Palmer shows us how the future of creative work means asking for what you want. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 15, 2019 • 45min
Bill Gates looks to the future
Microsoft founder Bill Gates takes us deep into his remarkable history and propels us into the future of technology and philanthropy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 3, 2019 • 60min
Roger McNamee takes on big tech
Recorded live at TED! Roger McNamee—early investor in Facebook turned outspoken critic—sits down for an extended examination of big tech's missteps and where we go from here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 20, 2018 • 1h 4min
Bonus Episode: Chris Anderson on the Ezra Klein Show
Today, something a little different. Ezra Klein, the founder of Vox, recently spoke with Chris on his podcast, The Ezra Klein Show. Editor to editor, aspirational human to aspirational human. We’re sharing it with you now because we think listeners of this show might appreciate Ezra’s thoughtful style.Chris and Ezra discuss religion, the nuanced complexity of human nature, and why Chris believes ideas matter now more than ever. Which ideas, overshadowed by the day’s headlines, are quietly reshaping the world we live in? Perhaps more than any politician? And, in an age of tribalism-fueled skepticism, how can we keep people open to hearing ideas that may nudge them out of their comfort zones?To find out more about TED, please visit TED.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dec 18, 2018 • 56min
Sir Ken Robinson (still) wants an education revolution
Do schools kill creativity? Back in 2006, Sir Ken Robinson posed this question to the TED audience – and boy, did it touch a nerve. More than fifty million views and a decade later, Chris sits down with Sir Ken to dig into the changes and progress that have been made, and see if the answer now is any different. How are educators thinking about creativity these days? And why should creativity be a focus at all? With his characteristic verve, wit and sparkle, Sir Ken explains all.Find the transcript at: go.ted.com/interviewrobinson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 11, 2018 • 42min
Daniel Kahneman wants you to doubt yourself. Here’s why
What shapes happiness – the experiences we have, or the stories we tell ourselves about them afterwards? When and how does our intuition reliably fail? And why is overconfidence the fatal flaw we should all watch out for? In this fascinating, far-ranging conversation, Chris digs into the questions that really matter with Danny Kahneman, Nobel laureate, godfather of behavioral economics, and one of the most influential psychologists alive.Find the transcript at: go.ted.com/interviewkahneman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 4, 2018 • 38min
Ray Kurzweil on what the future holds next
Join Chris for a very special conversation with legendary inventor and computer scientist Ray Kurzweil, recorded live onstage at TED2018. Listen in to hear what the man who makes a living from predicting the future arc of technology thinks is coming our way next – including the specific prediction of when he thinks technology will finally gain human levels of language understanding.Find the transcript at: go.ted.com/interviewkurzweil Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 27, 2018 • 54min
Mellody Hobson challenges us to be color brave
Talking about race can be difficult. But Mellody Hobson argues that we need to do it anyway – boldly and often. Mellody is the president of Ariel Investments, a firm that manages more than 13 billion dollars. And throughout her career and in her personal life, she’s experienced just how corrosive it can be when people choose to be “color blind.” In this candid conversation, she shares her vision of a more harmonious, diverse America — and the difficult truths we need to swallow (and discuss) to get there.Find the transcript at: go.ted.com/interviewhobson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
