TED Talks
TED: Pussy Riot's powerful message to Vladimir Putin | Nadya Tolokonnikova
Nadya Tolokonnikova, founding member of the anti-Putin resistance group Pussy Riot, was named a top enemy of Russia for speaking out against Vladimir Putin's dictatorship throughout the last decade. In this inspiring talk, she tells the...
TED Talks
TED: How to participate in your own legal defense | Lam Ho
Lawyers are advocates for their clients -- and, in court, they're usually the ones who do the talking. Should that always be the case? In an effort to shift this power dynamic, TED Fellow and legal aid activist Lam Ho shares how lawyers...
Curated Video
The Rev. Al Sharpton is leading a series of protests throughout the Manhattan on Wednesday. It's a response to the acquittals of three undercover detectives in the killing of, Sean Bell, an unarmed groom on his wedding day.
HEADLINE: Sharpton: Civil rights violated in Bell ruling
CAPTION: The Rev. Al Sharpton is leading a series of protests throughout the Manhattan on Wednesday. It's a response to the acquittals of three undercover detectives in the...
TED Talks
TED: How we're priming some kids for college — and others for prison - Alice Goffman
* Viewer discretion advised. This video includes discussion of mature topics and may be inappropriate for some audiences. In the United States, two institutions guide teenagers on the journey to adulthood: college and prison. Sociologist...
TED Talks
TED: Should you be able to patent a human gene? | Tania Simoncelli
A decade ago, uS law said human genes were patentable -- which meant patent holders had the right to stop anyone from sequencing, testing or even looking at a patented gene. Troubled by the way this law both harmed patients and created a...
TED Talks
TED: A provocative way to finance the fight against climate change | Michael Metcalfe
Will we do whatever it takes to fight climate change? Back in 2008, following the global financial crisis, governments across the world adopted a "whatever it takes" commitment to monetary recovery, issuing $250 billion worth of...
TED Talks
TED: The humans at the center of the US immigration debate | Ali Noorani
How does a nation reconcile when its identity is at odds with its policies? Ali Noorani traces the arc of the US immigration debate to show a safer and more compassionate way forward, highlighting why centering human dignity creates...
TED Talks
Tim Berners-Lee: The year open data went worldwide
At TED2009, Tim Berners-Lee called for "raw data now" -- for governments, scientists and institutions to make their data openly available on the web. At TED University in 2010, he shows a few of the interesting results when the data gets...
TED Talks
TED: How judges can show respect | Victoria Pratt
* Viewer discretion advised. This video includes discussion of mature topics and may be inappropriate for some audiences. In halls of justice around the world, how can we ensure everyone is treated with dignity and respect? A pioneering...
SciShow
Can a Burger Really Give You Nightmares? | SciShow News
Halloween is right around the corner and Burger King is celebrating this spooky time with the “nightmare-inducing” burger. But will it really give you nightmares?
TED Talks
TED: How revenge porn turns lives upside down | Darieth Chisolm
* Viewer discretion advised. This video includes discussion of mature topics and may be inappropriate for some audiences. What can you do if you're the victim of revenge porn or cyberbullying? Shockingly little, says journalist and...
TED Talks
Iain Hutchison: Saving faces: A facial surgeon's craft
Maxillofacial surgeon Iain Hutchison works with people whose faces have been severely disfigured. By pushing to improve surgical techniques, he helps to improve their lives; and by commissioning their portraits, he celebrates their...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Can you outsmart the fallacy that started a witch hunt? | Elizabeth Cox
It's 1950. Anti-communist sentiment in the United States is at an all-time high. Senator Joseph McCarthy claims he has a list of communists who are influencing government policy. He makes his first accusation without providing any...
SciShow
Why Can't I Pee in Public Bathrooms?
Paruresis or “Shy Bladder Syndrome” is the inability to pee in public. If this sounds like you, have hope; it’s super treatable!
TED Talks
TED: What happens to people's donated eggs and sperm after they die? | Ellen Trachman
Today, there are many ways to conceive a child, thanks to assisted reproductive technologies like IVF and egg-freezing. But the law lags behind these advancements, says attorney Ellen Trachman, troubling parents-to-be with...
SciShow
Do You Really Know What You Think You Do?
We are generally pretty confident when it comes to things that we know really well. But what if your brain is lying to you... tricking you into thinking you know everything, but you really know nothing?
TED-Ed
TED-ED: How does impeachment work? - Alex Gendler
For most jobs, it's understood that you can be fired _ whether for crime, incompetence, or just poor performance. But what if your job happens to be the most powerful position in the country _ or the world? That's where impeachment comes...
TED Talks
Anne Milgram: Why smart statistics are the key to fighting crime
When she became the attorney general of New Jersey in 2007, Anne Milgram quickly discovered a few startling facts: not only did her team not really know who they were putting in jail, but they had no way of understanding if their...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Overcoming obstacles - Steven Claunch
When faced with a bump in the road, sometimes we forget we have a choice: overcome the obstacle or let it overcome you. Steven Claunch, who was born without fingers on his right hand and with one leg shorter than the other and has...
TED-Ed
A day in the life of an ancient Babylonian business mogul | Soraya Field Fiorio
It's 1762 BCE. As dawn breaks in the Babylonian city of Sippar, Beltani— a priestess and businesswoman— receives an urgent visit from her brother. He makes a troubling accusation: her tavern keeper has been undermining the business...
Curated Video
Justice and Fairness
In this video, Jade interviews Hercules the Heron from the Galapagos Islands, who serves as a Judge of the Peace. Hercules explains the importance of justice and shares a story about a girl named Maria Jose and her experiences with...