Machine intelligence is here, and we're already using it to make subjective decisions. But the complex way AI grows and improves makes it hard to understand and even harder to control. In this cautionary talk, techno-sociologist Zeynep...

We live in a world run by algorithms, computer programs that make decisions or solve problems for us. In this riveting, funny talk, Kevin Slavin shows how modern algorithms determine stock prices, espionage tactics, even the movies you...

The recent generations have been bathed in connecting technology from birth, says futurist Don Tapscott, and as a result the world is transforming into one that is far more open and transparent. In this inspiring talk, he lists the four...

Before entering the world of financial journalism, Gillian Tett was a cultural anthropologist who studied how the past influences our present thoughts and behaviors. In an entertaining talk, she shows how you can use an anthropological...

The days are past (if they ever existed) when a person, company or brand could tightly control their reputation -- online chatter and spin mean that if you're relevant, there's a constant, free-form conversation happening about you that...

The housing market can be vexing: while some neighborhoods get ridiculously expensive and price out longtime residents, others have historic homes sitting vacant without demand. Equitable housing developer and TED Fellow Bree Jones...

Trinidad and Tobago amassed great wealth in the 1970s thanks to oil -- but 2 out of every 3 dollars earmarked for development ended up wasted or stolen. This fact has haunted Afra Raymond for 30 years. Shining a flashlight on a continued...

* Viewer discretion advised. This video includes discussion of mature topics and may be inappropriate for some audiences. Journalist Misha Glenny spent several years in a courageous investigation of organized crime networks, which have...

The workplace is often presented as a meritocracy, where you can succeed by putting your head down and working hard. Wall Street veteran Carla Harris learned early in her career that this a myth. The key to actually getting ahead? Get a...

We're still leading up to World War II, but first we gotta talk about the rise of the dictators. Today we talk about the rise of militaristic dictatorships in Germany, the Soviet Union, Japan, and Spain, and the economic depression that...

What at first seemed like a crazy idea that was antithetical to what people believed to be a smart business practice to a newsletter with over 1,000,000 subscribers, hear how Andrew Ross Sorkin first came up with Dealbook, and how he...

The Panama Papers show how the world's most powerful people hide their money in offshore bank accounts to prevent paying taxes or suffering the consequences of government actions.

Jim Curtis is an award-winning health industry pioneer. But reaching the pinnacle of success, as he has today, was no cake-walk. Only after accepting the curveballs and challenges that life threw his way could Jim find...

Howcast -Whether you're on main street or Wall Street, keep your customers, clients, and associates in the loop with an informative bulletin. A newsletter can be effective online or in print if you know how to make it attractive.

Explore the lasting impact of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre on Greenwood and how its legacy continues to shape Tulsa today. Learn about efforts for reconciliation, the creation of Reconciliation Park, and the recognition of this tragic...

Explore the transformative journey of the U.S. stock market from its humble beginnings with the Dutch East India Company to becoming a global financial powerhouse. Uncover key historical milestones like the creation of the NYSE, the...

Travel to Galveston Texas and learn about the deadly hurricane of 1900 and the bulding of the Galveston Seawall

Where do place names come from? Well, toponymy reveals a lot about the culture and history of a place, including the people who lived there, the nature of the settlements, and the geographic landscape. So that’s your short answer. For...

Discover how inmates are learning finance and emotional literacy.

Discover how inmates are learning finance and emotional literacy.

Michael Burry, the investor made famous when he shorted the US housing market before the crash of 2008, has recently bet against the US Bond market. What relationship between the economy and the stock market made him think this would...

Born from a series of financial crises in the 20th century, the Federal Reserve, or Fed, controls monetary policy in the United States to ensure economic growth through maximum employment and fair pricing.

Many of the billion dollar tech companies we use every day still haven't figured out how to make money... what's the deal?

Maybe a particular stock has caught your eye... but how can you tell if it's a good buy?