An unsung hero of the civil rights movement

talk__description
In 1963, Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his "I Have a Dream" speech at the March on
Washington to nearly a quarter million people. None of it would have been possible without
the march's chief organizer – a man named Bayard Rustin. Christina Greer details his life
of advocacy as a leader in the Civil Rights Movement, and the challenges he faced as an
openly gay black man. [Directed by Anton Bogaty, narrated by Christina Greer, music by
Bamm Bamm Wolfgang].

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The playful wonderland behind great inventions

talk__description
Necessity is the mother of invention, right? Well, not always. Steven Johnson shows us how
some of the most transformative ideas and technologies, like the computer, didn't emerge
out of necessity at all but instead from the strange delight of play. Share this captivating,
illustrated exploration of the history of invention. Turns out, you'll find the future wherever
people are having the most fun.

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Steven Berlin Johnson examines the intersection of science, technology and personal
experience.
speaker__why_listen
Steven Johnson is a leading light of today's interdisciplinary and collaborative approach to
innovation. His writings have influenced everything from cutting-edge ideas in urban
planning to the battle against 21st-century terrorism. Johnson was chosen by Prospect
magazine as one of the top ten brains of the digital future, and The Wall Street Journal calls
him "one of the most persuasive advocates for the role of collaboration in
innovation."Johnson's work on the history of innovation inspired the Emmy-nominated six-
part series on PBS, "How We Got To Now with Steven Johnson," which aired in the fall of
2014. The book version of How We Got To Now was a finalist for the PEN/E.O. Wilson
Literary Science Writing Award. His new book, Wonderland: How Play Made the Modern
World, revolves around the creative power of play and delight: ideas and innovations that
set into motion many momentous changes in science, technology, politics and
society. Johnson is also the author of the bestselling Where Good Ideas Come From: The
Natural History of Innovation, one of his many books celebrating progress and innovation.
Others include The Invention of Air and The Ghost Map. Everything Bad Is Good For You,
one of the most discussed books of 2005, argued that the increasing complexity of modern
media is training us to think in more complex ways. Emergence and Future Perfect explore
the power of bottom-up intelligence in both nature and contemporary [Link] innovator
himself, Johnson has co-created three influential sites: the pioneering online magazine
FEED, the Webby-Award-winning community site, [Link], and the hyperlocal media
site [Link], which was acquired by AOL in [Link] is a regular contributor to
WIRED magazine, as well as the New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and many other
periodicals. He has appeared on many high-profile television programs, including "The
Charlie Rose Show," "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart" and "The NewsHour with Jim
Lehrer."

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Johnson is a clear, lively writer with an aversion to jargon and a knack for crafting offbeat
analogies.

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animation, adventure, art, beauty, computers, collaboration, design, discovery, history,
exploration, innovation, invention, visualizations, technology

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Vultures: The acid-puking, plague-busting heroes of the ecosystem

talk__description
In the African grasslands, a gazelle suffering from tuberculosis takes its last breath. The
animal's corpse threatens to infect the water, but for the vulture, this isn't a problem: it's a
feast. With a stomach of steel that can digest diseased meat and waste, vultures are essential
to removing dangerous pathogens from ecosystems. Kenny Coogan explores the importance
of the desert's cleanup crew. [Directed by Katarina Jukić, narrated by Addison Anderson].

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animation, animals, TED-Ed, education, disease, ecology, climate change

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The chaotic brilliance of artist Jean-Michel Basquiat

talk__description
Like Beat writers who composed their work by shredding and reassembling scraps of
writing, artist Jean-Michel Basquiat used similar techniques to remix his materials. Pulling
in splintered anatomy, reimagined historical scenes and skulls, he repurposed present day
experiences and art history into an inventive visual language. Jordana Moore Saggese
explores the chaotic and prolific art of Basquiat. [Directed by Héloïse Dorsan Rachet,
narrated by Christina Greer, music by Stephen LaRosa].

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animation, art, TED-Ed, history, painting, identity, arts, culture, world cultures, race, human
body, street art

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What is a butt tuba and why is it in medieval art?

talk__description
A rabbit attempts to play a church organ, while a knight fights a giant snail and a naked man
blows a trumpet with his rear end. These bizarre images, painted with squirrel-hair brushes
on vellum or parchment by monks, nuns and urban craftspeople, populate the margins of
the most prized books from the Middle Ages. Michelle Brown explores the rich history and
tradition of illuminated manuscripts. [Directed by WOW-HOW Studio, narrated by Adrian
Dannatt, music by Jarrett Farkas].

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animation, arts, TED-Ed, art, history, anthropology, religion, ancient world, book, writing,
books

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Why should you read "The Master and Margarita"?

talk__description
The Devil has come to town. But don't worry– all he wants to do is stage a magic show.
This absurd premise forms the central plot of Mikhail Bulgakov's masterpiece, "The Master
and Margarita." Its blend of political satire, historical fiction and occult mysticism has
earned a legacy as one of the 20th century's greatest novels– and one of its strangest. Alex
Gendler explores the subversive novel. [Directed by Adriatic Animation, narrated by Adrian
Dannatt, music by Jure Buljević].

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animation, book, history, TED-Ed, novel, culture, books, literature, arts, magic, world
cultures, politics

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5 tips to improve your critical thinking

talk__description
Every day, a sea of decisions stretches before us, and it's impossible to make a perfect
choice every time. But there are many ways to improve our chances — and one
particularly effective technique is critical thinking. Samantha Agoos describes a 5-step
process that may help you with any number of problems. [Directed by Nick Hilditch,
narrated by Addison Anderson].

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animation, brain, TED-Ed, education, hack, human body

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The Train Heist | Think Like A Coder, Ep 4

talk__description
This is episode 4 of our animated series "Think Like A Coder." This 10-episode narrative
follows a girl, Ethic, and her robot companion, Hedge, as they attempt to save the world. The
two embark on a quest to collect three artifacts and must solve their way through a series of
programming puzzles. [Directed by Kozmonot Animation Studio, narrated by Addison
Anderson].

speaker__who_he_is
Alex Rosenthal takes everyday experiences and turns them into mind-bending puzzles.

speaker__why_listen
Alex Rosenthal is the editorial producer at TED-Ed, where he has produced hundreds of
animated educational videos. Before working at TED, he made educational digital games at
PBS's "NOVA," including a citizen-science game designed to unravel the secrets of RNA. He
has also produced National Geographic documentaries on subjects ranging from an
expedition into the heart of an active volcano to a high-tech search for the lost tomb of
Genghis Khan. Rosenthal studied mathematics and playwriting at Brown University.

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animation, computers, TED-Ed, education, programming, science, engineering, code

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What "Machiavellian" really means

talk__description
From Shakespeare's plays to modern TV dramas, the unscrupulous schemer for whom the
ends always justify the means has become a familiar character type we love to hate. For
centuries, we've had a single word to describe such characters: Machiavellian. But is it
possible that we've been using that word wrong this whole time? Pazit Cahlon and Alex
Gendler investigate the origins of the term.

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animation, culture, TED-Ed, world cultures, novel, literature, book, history, books, identity,
language, politics

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Big Data

talk__description
There is a mind-boggling amount of data floating around our society. Physicists at CERN
have been pondering how to store and share their ever more massive data for decades-
stimulating globalization of the internet along the way, whilst 'solving' their big data
problem. Tim Smith plots CERN's involvement with big data from fifty years ago to today.
[Directed by Biljana Labovic, narrated by Tim Smith, music by Corey Allen Jackson].

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Tim Smith is a physicist and Group Leader of CERN’s Collaboration and Information
Services, which runs audio visual, conferencing, digital library, ePublishing, video
conference and webcast services for the CERN user community.
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animation, data, TED-Ed, education, physics, global issues, Internet

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How CRISPR lets you edit DNA

talk__description
From the smallest single-celled organism to the largest creatures on Earth, every living
thing is defined by its genes. With recent advancements, scientists can change an organism's
fundamental features in record time using gene editing tools such as CRISPR. But where did
this medical marvel come from and how does it work? Andrea M. Henle examines the
science behind this new technology. [Directed by Adam Wells, narrated by Susan
Zimmerman, music by Chris Reed].

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talks__tags
animation, DNA, TED-Ed, CRISPR, biology, invention, science, genetics, medicine, medical
research

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How corn conquered the world

talk__description
Corn currently accounts for more than one tenth of our global crop production. And over
99% of cultivated corn is the exact same type: Yellow Dent #2. This means that humans
grow more Yellow Dent #2 than any other plant on the planet. So how did this single variety
of this single plant become the biggest success story in agricultural history? Chris Kniesly
investigates the rise of this wonder-crop. [Directed by Artrake Studio, narrated by Addison
Anderson].

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animation, education, TED-Ed, agriculture, animals, farming, United States, climate change,
economics, obesity, food, history

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How did English evolve?

talk__description
What is the difference between "a hearty welcome" and "a cordial reception"? In a brief,
action-packed history of the English language, Kate Gardoqui explains why these
semantically equal phrases evoke such different images. [Directed by Ben Tobitt, narrated
by Kate Gardoqui].

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Epic Engineering: Building the Brooklyn Bridge

talk__description
In the mid-19th century, suspension bridges were collapsing all across Europe. Their
industrial cables frayed and snapped under the weight of their decks. So when German
American engineer John Roebling proposed building the largest and most expensive
suspension bridge ever conceived, New York City officials were understandably skeptical.
Alex Gendler details the building of the iconic Brooklyn Bridge. [Directed by Jeremiah
Dickey, narrated by Addison Anderson].

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animation, engineering, TED-Ed, history, education, New York, architecture, innovation

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History's "worst" nun

talk__description
Juana RamÃrez de Asbaje sat before a panel of prestigious theologians, jurists, and
mathematicians. They had been invited to test Juana's knowledge with the most difficult
questions they could muster. But she successfully answered every challenge, from
complicated equations to philosophical queries. Who was this impressive woman? Theresa
Yugar details the life of the Mexican poet and scholar. [Directed by WOW-HOW Studio,
narrated by Christina Greer, music by Stephen LaRosa].

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animation, feminism, TED-Ed, education, culture, religion, history, world cultures, women,
writing, poetry

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How is power divided in the United States government?

talk__description
Articles I-III of the United States Constitution allow for three separate branches of
government (legislative, executive, and judicial), along with a system of checks and balances
should any branch get too powerful. Belinda Stutzman breaks down each branch and its
constitutionally-entitled powers. [Directed by Johnny Chew, narrated by Belinda Stutzman].

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animation, government, TED-Ed, education, history, United States, politics

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Are the Illuminati real?

talk__description
The year was 1776. In Bavaria, new ideals of rationalism, religious freedom and universal
human rights competed with the Catholic church's heavy influence over public affairs. Adam
Weishaupt, a law professor frustrated with the Church's ideology, decided to spread his
ideas through a secret society: the Illuminati. Chip Berlet dives into the history, ideals and
rituals of the infamous group. [Directed by Brett Underhill, narrated by Addison Anderson,
music by Stephen LaRosa]

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animation, history, education, TED-Ed, culture, religion, identity, world cultures, democracy,
politics, government, human rights

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The murder of ancient Alexandria's greatest scholar

talk__description
In the city of Alexandria in 415 CE, the bishop and the governor were in a fight. It started
with a disagreement over the behavior of a militia of monks, and ended with an accusation
of witchcraft leveled against one of the most powerful figures in the city: Hypatia,
philosopher and advisor to the city's leaders. Who was Hypatia and why was she deemed a
threat? Soraya Field Fiorio investigates. [Directed by Biljana Labovic, narrated by Susan
Zimmerman, music by Stephen LaRosa].

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animation, history, TED-Ed, ancient world, education, religion, math, astronomy,
philosophy, military, death

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The myth of Pandora's box

talk__description
Pandora was the first mortal woman, breathed into being by Hephaestus, god of fire. The
gods gave her gifts of language, craftsmanship and emotion. From Zeus she received two
gifts: the trait of curiosity and a heavy box screwed tightly shut -- never to be opened. But
what treasure could never be seen by human eyes, and why was it in her care? Iseult
Gillespie explores the mystery of Pandora's box. [Directed by Silvia Prietov, narrated by
Christina Greer, music by Stephen LaRosa].

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animation, history, TED-Ed, ancient world

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How to grow a glacier

talk__description
In the 13th century, Genghis Khan embarked on a mission to take over Eurasia, swiftly
conquering countries and drawing them into his empire. But, legend has it that there was
one obstacle that even he couldn't overcome: a towering wall of ice, grown by locals across
a mountain pass. M Jackson explores the ancient methods of growing glaciers and how they
can be used to combat climate change. [Directed by Artrake Studio, narrated by Addison
Anderson].

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animation, history, TED-Ed, culture, world cultures, glacier, climate change, innovation, war,
invention, science, oceans, water

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The Maya myth of the morning star

talk__description
Chak Ek', the morning star, rose from the underworld to the surface of the eastern sea and
on into the heavens. His brother K'in Ahaw, the sun, followed. Though Chak Ek' had risen
first, K'in Ahaw outshone him, and the resentful Chak Ek' descended back to the underworld
to plot against his brother and his allies. Gabrielle Vail details the Maya myth of the morning
star. [Directed by Basa, narrated by Nishat Ruiter, music by Igor Figueroa / Mono].

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The legend of Annapurna, Hindu goddess of nourishment

talk__description
Historically, the union between Shiva and Parvati was a glorious one: a sacred combination
which brought fertility and connection to all living things. Yet a rift had grown between
these two forces. Setting out to prove the importance of her work, Parvati withdrew from
the world and sent the Earth into darkness. Antara Raychaudhuri and Iseult Gillespie tell
the story of the goddess Annapurna. [Directed by Roxane Campoy, narrated by Susan
Zimmerman, music by Stéphane Gassot].

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animation, history, TED-Ed, education, relationships, world cultures, india, religion, culture,
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What really happened during the Salem Witch Trials

talk__description
You've been accused of a crime you did not commit. It's impossible to prove your innocence.
If you insist that you're innocent anyway, you'll likely be found guilty and executed. But if
you confess, apologize, and implicate others, you'll go free. This was the choice facing those
accused of witchcraft in Salem, Massachusetts in the 17th century. How did this happen?
Brian A. Pavlac investigates. [Directed by Lucy Animation Studio, narrated by Susan
Zimmerman, music by Stephen LaRosa].

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Do politics make us irrational?

talk__description
Can someone's political identity actually affect their ability to process information? The
answer lies in a cognitive phenomenon known as partisanship. While identifying with social
groups is an essential and healthy part of life, it can become a problem when the group's
beliefs are at odds with reality. So how can we recognize and combat partisanship? Jay Van
Bavel shares helpful strategies. [Directed by Patrick Smith, narrated by Addison Anderson].

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animation, history, TED-Ed, identity, religion, education, politics, government, psychology,
brain, decision-making

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How Thor got his hammer

talk__description
Loki the mischief-maker, writhes in Thor's iron grip. The previous night, he'd snuck up on
Thor's wife and shorn off her beautiful hair. To fix what he'd done, Loki rushes to the
dwarves and tricks them into making gifts for the gods. Wanting to best their smith rivals,
the dwarves make a set of golden treasures, including a hammer called Mjolnir. Scott A.
Mellor traces the legend of Thor's hammer. [Directed by Remus and Kiki, narrated by
Addison Anderson, music by Playhead].

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If superpowers were real: Super strength

talk__description
What if super strength wasn't just the stuff of epic comic book stories? Is it scientifically
possible to be super strong? In this series, Joy Lin tackles six superpowers and reveals just
how scientifically realistic they can be to us mere mortals. [Directed by Cognitive Media,
narrated by James Arnold Taylor].

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"Accents"

talk__description
This animation is part of the TED-Ed series, "There's a Poem for That," which features
animated interpretations of poems both old and new that give language to some of life's
biggest feelings. [Poem by Denice Frohman, directed by KAPWA / Robertino Zambrano,
music by Bamm Bamm Wolfgang].

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animation, language, TED-Ed, emotions, writing, parenting, relationships, poetry

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Why should you read "The God of Small Things" by Arundhati Roy?

talk__description
Set in a small town in India, "The God of Small Things" revolves around fraternal twins
Rahel and Estha, who are separated for 23 years after the fateful hours in which their cousin
drowns, their mother's affair is revealed, and her lover is murdered. The book is set at the
point of the twins' reunion and confronts the social mores of India. Laura Wright dives into
Arundhati Roy's masterful storytelling. [Directed by Martina Meštrović, narrated by
Bethany Cutmore-Scott].

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animation, literature, education, TED-Ed, culture, india, world cultures, law, novel, love,
history, society, book, writing, books

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What are stem cells?

talk__description
Is personalized medicine for individual bodies in our future? Possibly -- with the use of stem
cells, undifferentiated cells with the power to become any tissue in our bodies. Craig A.
Kohn describes the role of these incredible, transforming cells and how scientists are
harnessing their medical potential. [Directed by Qa'ed Mai, narrated by Michael Molina].

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Infinity according to Jorge Luis Borges

talk__description
What would it be like to have a limitless memory? Can the meaning of life be found in an
infinite library? Is time a labyrinth or a single moment? Jorge Luis Borges explored these
questions of infinity in his many works. His body of essays, poems and stories pioneered the
literary style known as magical realism— and each was just a few pages long. Ilan Stavans
dives into the world of Borges. [Directed by Aim Creative Studios, narrated by Ilan Stavans,
music by Aim Creative Studios & André Aires].

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animation, novel, Latin America, TED-Ed, books, writing, book, language, poetry, math,
literature, memory, library, magic, time, science fiction

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If superpowers were real: Body mass

talk__description
What if manipulating body mass wasn't just the stuff of epic comic book stories? Is it
scientifically possible to manipulate your body mass? In this series Joy Lin tackles six
superpowers and reveals just how scientifically realistic they can be to us mere mortals.
[Directed by Cognitive Media, narrated by James Arnold Taylor].

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animation, physics, TED-Ed, science

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Why should you read Shakespeare's "The Tempest"?

talk__description
Claps of thunder and flashes of lightning illuminate a swelling sea, as a ship buckles beneath
the waves. It is no ordinary storm, but a violent and vengeful tempest, and it sets the stage
for Shakespeare's most enigmatic play. Why does this play still resonate with modern
readers? Iseult Gillespie investigates. [Directed by Héloïse Dorsan Rachet, narrated by
Bethany Cutmore-Scott, music by Jarrett Farkas].

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animation, play, TED-Ed, literature, writing, theater, history, books, book, novel, culture,
education, world cultures

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"The Nutritionist"

talk__description
This animation is part of the TED-Ed series, "There's a Poem for That," which features
animated interpretations of poems both old and new that give language to some of life's
biggest feelings. [Poem by Andrea Gibson, directed by Tomás Pichardo-Espaillat, music by
WORK PLAY WORK].

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animation, poetry, TED-Ed, writing, depression, emotions, life, mental health, LGBT, gay

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"The Second Coming"

talk__description
This animation is part of the TED-Ed series, "There's a Poem for That," which features
animated interpretations of poems both old and new that give language to some of life's
biggest feelings. [Poem by William Butler Yeats, directed by Eoin Duffy, music by Cypher
Audio].

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animation, poetry, TED-Ed, writing, history, war, government

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The Furnace Bots | Think Like A Coder, Ep 3

talk__description
This is episode 3 of our animated series "Think Like A Coder." This 10-episode narrative
follows a girl, Ethic, and her robot companion, Hedge, as they attempt to save the world. The
two embark on a quest to collect three artifacts and must solve their way through a series of
programming puzzles. [Directed by Kozmonot Animation Studio, narrated by Addison
Anderson].

speaker__who_he_is
Alex Rosenthal takes everyday experiences and turns them into mind-bending puzzles.

speaker__why_listen
Alex Rosenthal is the editorial producer at TED-Ed, where he has produced hundreds of
animated educational videos. Before working at TED, he made educational digital games at
PBS's "NOVA," including a citizen-science game designed to unravel the secrets of RNA. He
has also produced National Geographic documentaries on subjects ranging from an
expedition into the heart of an active volcano to a high-tech search for the lost tomb of
Genghis Khan. Rosenthal studied mathematics and playwriting at Brown University.

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animation, programming, TED-Ed, education, technology, code, engineering

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How does the Rorschach inkblot test work?

talk__description
For nearly a century, ten inkblots have been used as an almost mystical personality test.
Long kept confidential for psychologists and their patients, the mysterious images were said
to draw out the workings of a person's mind. But what can inkblots really tell us, and how
does this test work? Damion Searls details how the Rorschach Test can help us understand
the patterns of our perceptions. [Directed by Kozmonot Animation Studio, narrated by
Addison Anderson, music by Deniz Dogancay].

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animation, psychology, TED-Ed, mental health, brain, human body, physiology

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Notes of a native son: the world according to James Baldwin

talk__description
In the 1960s, the FBI amassed almost 2,000 documents in an investigation into one of
America's most celebrated minds. The subject of this inquiry was a writer named James
Baldwin, one of the best-selling black authors in the world at the time. What made him loom
so large in the imaginations of both the public and the authorities? Christina Greer explores
the life and works of James Baldwin. [Directed by Gibbons Studio, narrated by Christina
Greer, music by Anatole Studio].

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talks__tags
animation, race, activism, TED-Ed, community, literature, culture, history, social change,
society

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The Greek myth of Talos, the first robot

talk__description
Hephaestus, god of technology, was hard at work on his most ingenious invention yet. He
was creating a new defense system for King Minos, who wanted fewer intruders on his
island kingdom of Crete. But mortal guards and ordinary weapons wouldn't suffice, so the
visionary god devised an indomitable new defender. Adrienna Mayor dives into the myth of
Talos: the first robot. [Directed by Cabong Studios, narrated by Alexandra Panzer, music by
Matheus Wittmann].

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animation, robot, education, TED-Ed, AI, culture, robots, world cultures, history

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How to unboil an egg

talk__description
It's so obvious that it's practically proverbial: you can't unboil an egg. But actually, it turns
out that you can -- sort of. Eleanor Nelsen explains the process by which mechanical energy
can undo what thermal energy has done. [Directed by ProvÃncia Studio, narrated by
Addison Anderson].

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animation, science, TED-Ed, energy, physics, food

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How fast are you moving right now?

talk__description
"How fast are you moving?" seems like an easy question, but it's actually quite complicated
-- and perhaps best answered by another question: "Relative to what?" Even when you think
you're standing still, the Earth is moving relative to the Sun, which is moving relative to the
Milky Way, which is...you get the idea. Tucker Hiatt unravels the concepts of absolute and
relative speed. [Directed by Zedem Media, narrated by Addison Anderson].

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animation, science, TED-Ed, Planets, universe, space, physics

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Free falling in outer space

talk__description
If you were to orbit the Earth, you'd experience the feeling of free fall, not unlike what your
stomach feels before a big dive on a roller coaster. With a little help from Sir Isaac Newton,
Matt J. Carlson explains the basic forces acting on an astronaut and why you probably
shouldn't try this one at home. [Directed by Josh Harris, narrated by Matt J. Carlson].

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talks__tags
animation, science, TED-Ed, space, Planets, physics, universe, astronomy, physiology,
human body

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Sex determination: More complicated than you thought

talk__description
From something as small and complex as a chromosome to something as seemingly simple
as the weather, sex determination systems vary significantly across the animal kingdom.
Biologist and teacher Aaron Reedy shows us the amazing differences between species when
it comes to determination of gender. [Directed by Buzzco Associates, Inc., narrated by Aaron
Reedy].

speaker__who_he_is
Aaron Reedy teaches at Thomas Kelly High School in Chicago, where he uses innovative
projects to connect his classroom to the wider world of science.

speaker__why_listen
Aaron Reedy is one of those science teachers you dreamed of having. In pursuit of great
education, he sea-kayaked down the Mississippi River, immersed kids in field studies of
reptile reproductive biology and climate change, and carried out professional-level science
in the classroom. Right now, he's a team member on a National Geographic/Waitts grant to
investigate the role that the sex ratio plays in evolution and population growth in island
populations of lizards. At his blog, [Link], he helps bring field
biology into classrooms and shared the work of his students with the world.

speaker__what_others_say
The biggest thing we have learned so far is that conducting research in an unpredictable
field setting is hard work!

talks__tags
animation, sex, TED-Ed, education, genetics, animals, gender, DNA, human body

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[Link]
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Calculating the odds of intelligent alien life

talk__description
Could there be intelligent life on other planets? This question has piqued imagination and
curiosity for decades. Explore the answer with the Drake Equation -- a mathematical
formula that calculates the possibility of undiscovered life. [Directed by Jeremiah Dickey,
narrated by Jill Tarter].

speaker__who_he_is
SETI's Jill Tarter has devoted her career to hunting for signs of sentient beings elsewhere.
Winner of the 2009 TED Prize, almost all aspects of her field have been affected by her
work.
speaker__why_listen
Astronomer Jill Tarter is director of the SETI (Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence)
Institute's Center for SETI Research, and also holder of the Bernard M. Oliver Chair for SETI.
She led Project Phoenix, a decade-long SETI scrutiny of about 750 nearby star systems,
using telescopes in Australia, West Virginia and Puerto Rico. While no clearly
extraterrestrial signal was found, this project was the most comprehensive targeted search
for artificially generated cosmic signals ever undertaken. Tarter serves on the management
board for the Allen Telescope Array, a massive instrument that will eventually include 350
antennas, and that has already increased the speed and the spectral range of the hunt for
signals by orders of magnitude. With the 2009 TED Prize, Tarter launched SETILive, a
citizen project that allowed volunteers to stream live data from the array and help with the
search. Tarter's life work is chronicled in the book, Making Contact: Jill Tarter and the
Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence. She's deeply committed to the education of future
citizens and scientists. Beyond her scientific leadership at NASA and the SETI Institute,
Tarter has been actively involved in developing curriculum for children. She was Principal
Investigator for two curriculum development projects funded by NSF, NASA, and others.
One project, the Life in the Universe series, created 6 science teaching guides for grades 3-9.
The other project, Voyages Through Time, is an integrated high school science curriculum
on the fundamental theme of evolution in six modules: Cosmic Evolution, Planetary
Evolution, Origin of Life, Evolution of Life, Hominid Evolution and Evolution of Technology.
She also created the TED-Ed lesson, "Calculating the Odds of Intelligent Alien Life."

speaker__what_others_say
Tarter has spent more than 40 years trying to answer the question, 'Are we alone?' And
never during those decades did she know how close she may have been. The wondering
keeps her up at night.

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animation, space, TED-Ed, education, Planets, science, universe, math

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What is the universe made of?

talk__description
The atoms around you have existed for billions of years -- and most originated in the
flaming, gaseous core of a star. Dennis Wildfogel tells the captivating tale of these atoms'
long journeys from the Big Bang to the molecules they form today. [Directed by Pew36
Animation Studios, narrated by Dennis Wildfogel].
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animation, space, TED-Ed, universe, astronomy, big bang, science

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What causes opioid addiction, and why is it so tough to combat?

talk__description
In the 1980s and 90s, pharmaceutical companies began to market opioid painkillers
aggressively, while actively downplaying their addictive potential. The number of
prescriptions skyrocketed, and so did cases of addiction, beginning a crisis that continues
today. What makes opioids so addictive? Mike Davis explains what we can do to reverse the
skyrocketing rates of addiction and overdose. [Directed by Good Bad Habits, narrated by
Addison Anderson, music by Landon Trimble/ Playdate].

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talks__tags
animation, TED-Ed, addiction, education, health, public health, healthcare, brain, health
care, mental health, science, biology
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The life, legacy & assassination of an African revolutionary

talk__description
In 1972, Thomas Sankara was swept into the revolution seeking to wrest control of
Madagascar from France's lingering colonial rule. The protests inspired the West African
native to read works by socialist leaders and seek wisdom from military strategy. Leaving
Madagascar in 1973, he was determined to free his country from its colonial legacy. Lisa
Bacon details the life of the revolutionary icon. [Directed by Tomás Pichardo-Espaillat,
narrated by Christina Greer, music by WORKPLAYWORK / Cem Misirlioglu].

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talks__tags
animation, TED-Ed, Africa, education, activism, government, feminism, social change,
economics, history, leadership, war, women, society, capitalism, politics

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Turbulence: one of the great unsolved mysteries of physics

talk__description
You're on an airplane when you feel a sudden jolt. Outside your window nothing seems to
be happening, yet the plane continues to rattle you and your fellow passengers as it passes
through turbulent air in the atmosphere. What exactly is turbulence, and why does it
happen? Tomás Chor dives into one of the prevailing mysteries of physics: the complex
phenomenon of turbulence. [Directed by Biljana Labovic, narrated by Addison Anderson].

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talks__tags
animation, TED-Ed, aircraft, physics, science, flight, wind energy

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What's an algorithm?

talk__description
An algorithm is a method of solving problems both big and small. Though computers run
algorithms constantly, humans can also solve problems with algorithms. David J. Malan
explains how algorithms can be used in seemingly simple situations and also complex ones.
[Directed by Joyce Stenneke, narrated by David J. Malan].

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talks__tags
animation, TED-Ed, algorithm, math, computers, technology
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The Chinese myth of the immortal white snake

talk__description
The talented herbalist Xu Xian had just started his own medicine shop where he created
remedies with the help of his wife, Bai Su Zhen. One day a monk named Fa Hai approached
him, warning him that there was a demon in his house. The demon, he said, was Bai Su
Zhen. Xu Xian laughed. How could his kind-hearted wife be a demon? Shunan Teng traces
the tale of the immortal white snake. [Directed by Kino Bino, narrated by Pen-Pen Chen,
music by Gav Cantrell].

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talks__tags
animation, TED-Ed, animals, china, culture, history, world cultures

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The loathsome lethal mosquito

talk__description
Everyone hates mosquitos. Besides the annoying buzzing and biting, mosquito-borne
diseases like malaria kill over a million people each year (plus horses, dogs and cats). And
over the past 100 million years, they've gotten good at their job -- sucking up to three times
their weight in blood, totally undetected. So shouldn't we just get rid of them? Rose Eveleth
shares why scientists aren't sure. [Directed by Karrot Animation, narrated by Rose Eveleth].
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animation, TED-Ed, animals, disease, biology, climate change, science, evolution, insects

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The Arctic vs. the Antarctic

talk__description
How can you tell the two poles apart? Where are the penguins? What about the bears? The
Arctic pole is located in the Northern Hemisphere within the deep Arctic Ocean, while the
Antarctic pole is smack in the middle of the ice-covered Antarctica. Camille Seaman
describes how enterprising people and organisms have found ways to reside around both
poles despite the frigid temperatures. [Directed by Iuri Araújo & Guilherme Araújo,
narrated by Michelle Snow].

speaker__who_he_is
TED Senior Fellow Camille Seaman photographs big ice and big clouds.

speaker__why_listen
Camille Seaman takes photographs all over the world using digital and film cameras in
multiple formats. Since 2003, her work has concentrated on the fragile environment of the
polar regions. Her current project concerns the beauty of natural environments in
Siberia. Seaman's photographs have been published in Newsweek, Outside, Zeit Wissen,
Men's Journal and more, and she has self-published many books on themes like “My
China” and “Melting Away: Polar Images” through Fastback Creative Books, a
company that she co-founded. In 2008, she was honored with a one-person exhibition, The
Last Iceberg, at the National Academy of Sciences, Washington, DC. Read the TED Blog's
Q&A with Camille Seaman >>Browse a gallery of stormcloud photos >>
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animation, TED-Ed, Antarctica, education, glacier, climate change, animals, oceans, science,
biology, environment, sustainability

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Why doesn't the Leaning Tower of Pisa fall over?

talk__description
In 1990, the Italian government enlisted top engineers to stabilize Pisa's famous Leaning
Tower. There'd been many attempts during its 800 year history, but computer models
revealed the urgency of their situation. The tower would topple if it reached an angle of 5.44
degrees— and it was currently leaning at 5.5. What gives the tower its infamous tilt? Alex
Gendler explores the monument's history. [Directed by Aim Creative Studios, narrated by
Addison Anderson, music by André Aires].

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talks__tags
animation, TED-Ed, architecture, education, engineering, history, world cultures, culture

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What happens if you cut down all of a city's trees?

talk__description
By 2050, it's estimated that over 65% of the world will be living in cities. We may think of
nature as being unconnected to our urban spaces, but trees have always been an essential
part of successful cities. Humanity has been uncovering these arboreal benefits since the
creation of our first cities thousands of years ago. So what makes trees so important to a
city's survival? Stefan Al explains. [Directed by Mette Ilene Holmriis, narrated by Addison
Anderson, music by Bamm Bamm Wolfgang].

speaker__who_he_is
Architect and urban designer Stefan Al believes that architecture is more than just
buildings.

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talks__tags
animation, TED-Ed, cities, education, nature, climate change, trees, history, natural
resources, science, water, urban planning, health, public health, public spaces

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The Chasm | Think Like A Coder, Ep 6

talk__description
This is episode 6 of our animated series "Think Like A Coder." This 10-episode narrative
follows a girl, Ethic, and her robot companion, Hedge, as they attempt to save the world. The
two embark on a quest to collect three artifacts and must solve their way through a series of
programming puzzles. [Directed by Kozmonot Animation Studio, narrated by Addison
Anderson].

speaker__who_he_is
Alex Rosenthal takes everyday experiences and turns them into mind-bending puzzles.
speaker__why_listen
Alex Rosenthal is the editorial producer at TED-Ed, where he has produced hundreds of
animated educational videos. Before working at TED, he made educational digital games at
PBS's "NOVA," including a citizen-science game designed to unravel the secrets of RNA. He
has also produced National Geographic documentaries on subjects ranging from an
expedition into the heart of an active volcano to a high-tech search for the lost tomb of
Genghis Khan. Rosenthal studied mathematics and playwriting at Brown University.

speaker__what_others_say
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talks__tags
animation, TED-Ed, code, computers, education, programming, Internet, math

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How do ventilators work?

talk__description
In the 16th century, physician Andreas Vesalius described how a suffocating animal could
be kept alive by inserting a tube into its trachea and blowing air to inflate its lungs. Today,
Vesalius's treatise is recognized as the first description of mechanical ventilation— a
crucial practice in modern medicine. So how do our modern ventilators work? Alex Gendler
explains the life-saving technology. [Directed by Artrake Studio, narrated by Addison
Anderson].

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talks__tags
animation, TED-Ed, coronavirus, education, technology, health, public health, medical
research, illness, invention, disease
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A brief history of cannibalism

talk__description
15th century Europeans believed they had hit upon a miracle cure: a remedy for epilepsy,
hemorrhage, bruising, nausea and virtually any other medical ailment. It was a brown
powder known as "mumia," and was made by grinding up mummified human flesh. But just
how common is human cannibalism, and how do cultures partake in it? Bill Schutt explores
the complex history of cannibalism. [Directed by Basa, narrated by Addison Anderson].

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talks__tags
animation, TED-Ed, culture, world cultures, china, ancient world, history, exploration, death,
Egypt, medicine

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The tale of the doctor who defied Death

talk__description
A husband and wife were in despair. The woman had just given birth to their 13th child, and
the growing family was quickly running out of food and money. Wandering into the woods,
the father encountered a skeletal figure with sunken eyes and a gaunt face: this was Death
himself, come to offer his services as Godfather. Iseult Gillespie tells the tale of Death and
the doctor. [Directed by Yael Reisfeld, narrated by Jack Cutmore-Scott, music by Jarrett
Farkas].

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talks__tags
animation, TED-Ed, death, education, culture, life, history, storytelling, world cultures,
medicine, literature

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Does your vote count? The Electoral College explained

talk__description
You vote but then what? Discover how your individual vote contributes to the popular vote
and your state's electoral vote in different ways--and see how votes are counted on both
state and national levels. [Lesson by Christina Greer, directed by Mark Phillips, narrated by
Christina Greer].

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animation, TED-Ed, democracy, history
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How does the stock market work?

talk__description
In the 1600s, the Dutch East India Company employed hundreds of ships to trade goods
around the globe. In order to fund their voyages, the company turned to private citizens to
invest money to support trips in exchange for a share of the profits. In doing so, they
unknowingly invented the world's first stock market. So how do companies and investors
use the market today? Oliver Elfenbaum explains. [Directed by Tom Gran & Madeleine
Grossi, narrated by Addison Anderson, music by Euan James-Richards].

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talks__tags
animation, TED-Ed, economics, money, investment, entrepreneur, business, behavioral
economics, finance

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Why should you read Dante's "Divine Comedy"?

talk__description
"Abandon all hope, ye who enter here..." Inscribed above the Gate of Hell, this prophecy sets
into motion an epic journey for salvation. Written over 10 years, Dante Alighieri's three-
part narrative poem "Divine Comedy" is both an allegorical imagining of the soul's journey
towards God and a scathing political commentary. Sheila Maria Orfano shares its timeless
themes of love, sin and redemption. [Directed by Tomás Pichardo-Espaillat, narrated by
Addison Anderson, music by WORKPLAYWORK / Cem Misirlioglu].

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talks__tags
animation, TED-Ed, education, book, culture, books, poetry, novel, death, religion, politics,
love

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The Resistance | Think Like A Coder, Ep 2

talk__description
This is episode 2 of our animated series "Think Like A Coder." This 10-episode narrative
follows a girl, Ethic, and her robot companion, Hedge, as they attempt to save the world. The
two embark on a quest to collect three artifacts and must solve their way through a series of
programming puzzles. [Directed by Kozmonot Animation Studio, narrated by Addison
Anderson].

speaker__who_he_is
Alex Rosenthal takes everyday experiences and turns them into mind-bending puzzles.

speaker__why_listen
Alex Rosenthal is the editorial producer at TED-Ed, where he has produced hundreds of
animated educational videos. Before working at TED, he made educational digital games at
PBS's "NOVA," including a citizen-science game designed to unravel the secrets of RNA. He
has also produced National Geographic documentaries on subjects ranging from an
expedition into the heart of an active volcano to a high-tech search for the lost tomb of
Genghis Khan. Rosenthal studied mathematics and playwriting at Brown University.
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talks__tags
animation, TED-Ed, education, code, programming, robots, computers, robot

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The Artists | Think Like A Coder, Ep 5

talk__description
This is episode 5 of our animated series "Think Like A Coder." This 10-episode narrative
follows a girl, Ethic, and her robot companion, Hedge, as they attempt to save the world. The
two embark on a quest to collect three artifacts and must solve their way through a series of
programming puzzles. [Directed by Kozmonot Animation Studio, narrated by Addison
Anderson].

speaker__who_he_is
Alex Rosenthal takes everyday experiences and turns them into mind-bending puzzles.

speaker__why_listen
Alex Rosenthal is the editorial producer at TED-Ed, where he has produced hundreds of
animated educational videos. Before working at TED, he made educational digital games at
PBS's "NOVA," including a citizen-science game designed to unravel the secrets of RNA. He
has also produced National Geographic documentaries on subjects ranging from an
expedition into the heart of an active volcano to a high-tech search for the lost tomb of
Genghis Khan. Rosenthal studied mathematics and playwriting at Brown University.

speaker__what_others_say
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talks__tags
animation, TED-Ed, education, engineering, code, science, computers, programming

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Claws vs. nails

talk__description
Consider the claw. Frequently found on animals around the world, it's one of nature's most
versatile tools. Bears use claws for digging as well as defense. An eagle's needle-like talons
can pierce the skulls of their prey. Even the ancestors of primates used to wield these
impressive appendages, until their claws evolved into nails. So what caused this adaptation?
Matthew Borths investigates. [Directed by Augenblick Studios, narrated by Addison
Anderson, music by GDM Production Music].

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talks__tags
animation, TED-Ed, education, evolution, animals, human origins, biology, human body,
science

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Does stress cause pimples?

talk__description
Which came first: the stress or the pimples? The physical reactions to stress can cause
major breakouts, which, in turn, can be even more stressful! Claudia Aguirre gives just one
more reason to get that stress under control. [Directed by Alan Foreman, narrated by
Claudia Aguirre].

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talks__tags
animation, TED-Ed, education, health, human body, mental health, brain

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The secret messages of Viking runestones

talk__description
With their navigational skills and advanced longships, the Vikings sustained their seafaring
for over 300 years. But for all their might, they left few monuments. Instead, fragments of
stone, bark and bone found in the sites of ancient settlements provide the keys to their
culture. Many of these objects are inscribed with Old Norse written in runic letters. Jesse
Byock explores the ancient language. [Directed by Lisa LaBracio, narrated by Bethany
Cutmore-Scott].

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animation, TED-Ed, education, history, culture, ancient world, language, world cultures

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How to set the table

talk__description
Can't remember where your soup spoon ought to go? What about your salad fork? Knowing
how to set a traditional table can seem like antiquated etiquette -- but it can come in handy!
Anna Post, great-great-granddaughter of etiquette expert Emily Post, shows how to set a
table with a plate full of tips and tricks to boot -- even your grandmother will be impressed.
[Narrated by Anna Post].

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The accident that changed the world

talk__description
In 1928, scientist Alexander Fleming returned to his lab and found something unexpected: a
colony of mold growing on a Petri dish he'd forgotten to place in his incubator. And around
this colony of mold was a zone completely and surprisingly clear of bacteria. What was this
mysterious phenomenon? Allison Ramsey and Mary Staicu detail the discovery of penicillin
and how it transformed medicine. [Directed by WOW-HOW Studio, narrated by Susan
Zimmerman].

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talks__tags
animation, TED-Ed, education, medical research, invention, medicine, disease, science,
innovation, bacteria, biology, illness

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Einstein's twin paradox explained

talk__description
On their 20th birthday, identical twin astronauts volunteer for an experiment. Terra will
remain on Earth, while Stella will board a spaceship. Stella's ship will travel to visit a star
that is 10 light-years away, then return to Earth. As they prepare to part ways, the twins
wonder what will happen when they're reunited. Who will be older? Amber Stuver
investigates the "Twin Paradox." [Directed by Aim Creative Studios, narrated by Bethany
Cutmore-Scott, music by André Aires].

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talks__tags
animation, TED-Ed, education, space, time, science, math

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What is dyslexia?

talk__description
Dyslexia affects up to 1 in 5 people, but the experience of dyslexia isn't always the same.
This difficulty in processing language exists along a spectrum -- one that doesn't necessarily
fit with labels like "normal" and "defective." Kelli Sandman-Hurley urges us to think again
about dyslexic brain function and to celebrate the neurodiversity of the human brain.
[Directed by Marc Christoforidis, narrated by Michelle Snow].

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talks__tags
animation, TED-Ed, education, speech, brain, language

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How statistics can be misleading

talk__description
Statistics are persuasive. So much so that people, organizations, and whole countries base
some of their most important decisions on organized data. But any set of statistics might
have something lurking inside it that can turn the results completely upside down. Mark
Liddell investigates Simpson's paradox. [Directed by Mike Foster and Tom Sanders,
narrated by Addison Anderson].

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talks__tags
animation, TED-Ed, education, statistics, data, math, government, economics

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Why do Americans vote on Tuesdays?

talk__description
Since 1845, Americans have been voting on Tuesdays -- but why? In this humorous talk,
Jacob Soboroff shares the history of Election Day and shows how voting on a Tuesday
affects voter turnout. [Directed by TED-Ed].

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talks__tags
animation, TED-Ed, education, United States, history, democracy, politics, culture

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A day in the life of a teenage samurai

talk__description
The year is 1800 in the castle town of Kôchi, Japan. It's just after sunrise, and 16-year-old
Mori Banshirô is already hard at work practicing drills with his long sword. He is an
ambitious samurai in training, and today he must impress his teachers more than ever so he
can travel to the capital city for martial and scholarly studies. Constantine N. Vaporis
outlines a day in the life of a samurai. [Directed by WOW-HOW Studio, narrated by Adrian
Dannatt, music by Stephen LaRosa].

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talks__tags
animation, TED-Ed, education, war, culture, world cultures, ancient world, history

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How do crystals work?

talk__description
Many crystals have signature shapes— like the cascade of pointed quartz or a pile of
galena cubes. Every crystal's atoms have a defining feature: their organized, repeating
pattern. The pattern isn't restricted to minerals- sand, ice, metals and DNA also have
crystalline structures. So what causes them to grow into these shapes again and again?
Graham Baird dives into the unique properties of crystals. [Directed by Franz Palomares,
narrated by Addison Anderson, music by Carlos Palomares].

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talks__tags
animation, TED-Ed, evolution, science, geology
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A brief history of chess

talk__description
The attacking infantry advances, their elephants already having broken the defensive line.
The king tries to retreat, but the enemy flanks him from the rear. Escape is impossible. This
isn't a real war— nor is it just a game. Over the 1,500 years of its existence, chess has been
known as a military strategy tool, a metaphor for human affairs and a measure of genius.
Alex Gendler shares its history. [Directed by Remus & Kiki, narrated by Adrian Dannatt,
music by Stephen LaRosa].

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talks__tags
animation, TED-Ed, gaming, history, education, culture, world cultures, military,
intelligence, india, computers

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Comma story

talk__description
It isn't easy holding complex sentences together (just ask a conjunction or a subordinate),
but the clever little comma can help lighten the load. But how to tell when help is really
needed? Terisa Folaron offers some tricks of the comma trade. [Directed by Brett Underhill,
narrated by Julianna Zarzycki].
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talks__tags
animation, TED-Ed, grammar, education, writing, language

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How close are we to eradicating HIV?

talk__description
The world is getting closer to achieving one of the most important public health goals of our
time: eradicating HIV. And to do this, we won't even have to cure the disease. We simply
have to stop HIV from being transmitted until eventually it fizzles out. Philip A. Chan
explores the preventive strategies helping us tackle HIV and the possibility of ending the
epidemic. [Directed by Antimatter, narrated by Addison Anderson, music by André
Aires / AIM Creative Studios].

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talks__tags
animation, TED-Ed, health, health care, disease, healthcare, illness, human body, invention,
death, AIDS, medical research, HIV, science, medicine, epidemiology, public health,
innovation, physiology, virus, biology, DNA
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The surprising reason our muscles get tired

talk__description
You're lifting weights. The first time feels easy, but each lift takes more and more effort until
you can't continue. Inside your arms, the muscles responsible for the lifting have become
unable to contract. What's going on? Christian Moro explains how exactly our muscles
operate, and what causes them to become fatigued. [Directed by Nichola Latzgo, narrated by
Addison Anderson].

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talks__tags
animation, TED-Ed, health, human body, healthcare, health care, exercise, science, biology,
physiology

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The physics of surfing

talk__description
Whether or not you realize it, surfers are masters of complicated physics. The science of
surfing begins as soon as a board first hits the water. Surfers may not be thinking about
weather patterns in the Pacific, tectonic geology or fluid mechanics, but the art of catching
the perfect wave relies on all these things and more. Nick Pizzo dives into the gnarly physics
that make surfing possible. [Directed by Wonderlust, narrated by Addison Anderson, music
by Wes Slover].

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talks__tags
animation, TED-Ed, history, physics, water, oceans, geology

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The first and last king of Haiti

talk__description
The royal couple of Haiti rode into their coronation to thunderous applause. After receiving
his ornate crown, Henry Christophe ascended his throne, towering 20 meters in the air. But
little did the cheering onlookers know that the first king of Haiti would also be its last. Who
was this revolutionary? Marlene Daut details how a man enslaved at birth rose through the
ranks to become king. [Directed by Cabong Studios, narrated by Bethany Cutmore-Scott,
music by Matheus Wittmann].

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talks__tags
animation, TED-Ed, history, world cultures, education, war, leadership, Slavery, race, culture
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How do cancer cells behave differently from healthy ones?

talk__description
How do cancer cells grow? How does chemotherapy fight cancer (and cause negative side
effects)? The answers lie in cell division. George Zaidan explains how rapid cell division is
cancer's "strength" -- and also its weakness. [Directed by Biljana Labovic, narrated by
George Zaidan].

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talks__tags
animation, TED-Ed, human body, disease, cancer, healthcare, education, biology, illness,
health, science

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How bones make blood

talk__description
Bones might seem rock-solid, but they're actually quite porous inside. Most of the large
bones of your skeleton have a hollow core filled with soft bone marrow. Marrow's most
essential elements are blood stem cells and for patients with advanced blood cancers like
leukemia and lymphoma, the best chance for a cure is often a bone marrow transplant. How
does this procedure work? Melody Smith explains. [Directed by Artrake Studio, narrated by
Bethany Cutmore-Scott, music by Harlan Hodges / WORKPLAYWORK].

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talks__tags
animation, TED-Ed, human body, education, invention, medical research, medicine,
innovation, history, science, biology, physiology, illness, cancer, disease

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The mysterious science of pain

talk__description
In 1995, the British Medical Journal published a report about a builder who accidentally
jumped onto a nail, which pierced straight through his steel-toed boot. He was in such
agonizing pain that any movement was unbearable. But when the doctors took off his boot,
they discovered that the nail had never touched his foot at all. What's going on? Joshua W.
Pate investigates the experience of pain. [Directed by Artrake Studio, narrated by Addison
Anderson].

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talks__tags
animation, TED-Ed, human body, science, pain, health, healthcare, health care, psychology,
medicine, physiology, brain
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There may be extraterrestrial life in our solar system

talk__description
Deep in our solar system, a new era of exploration is unfolding. Beneath the thick ice of
Europa; in the vapor plumes on Enceladus; and within the methane lakes of Titan, scientists
are hunting for extraterrestrial life. These moons are 'ocean worlds'— they contain liquid
oceans, which can support the formation of life. Does life exist on ocean worlds? Augusto
Carballido explores the possibility. [Directed by Artrake Studio, narrated by Addison
Anderson, music by Bozidar Obradinovic].

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talks__tags
animation, TED-Ed, life, DNA, solar system, Planets, extraterrestrial life, exploration, oceans,
science, evolution, biology

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Can you solve the cuddly duddly fuddly wuddly riddle?

talk__description
You've promised to get your son the cutest creature in creation: the cuddly. It's part of the
Wuddly species, cousin to the terrifying duddly and the hideous fuddly. To make one, 100
eggs are placed in an incubator to undergo egg fusion, and the resulting combination will
produce either a cuddly, a duddly or a fuddly. Can you make the right combination to get a
cuddly? Dan Finkel shows how. [Directed by Artrake Studio, narrated by Addison
Anderson].

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talks__tags
animation, TED-Ed, math, animals, education

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The case of the missing fractals

talk__description
A bump on the head, a mysterious femme fatale and a strange encounter on a windswept
peak all add up to a heck of a night for Manny Brot, Private Eye. Watch as he tries his hand
at saving the dame and getting the cash! Shudder at the mind-bending geometric riddles!
Thrill to the stunning solution of The Case of the Missing Fractals. [Directed by TED-Ed,
narrated by George Zaidan, music by Stephen Eugene Larosa].

speaker__who_he_is
Alex Rosenthal takes everyday experiences and turns them into mind-bending puzzles.

speaker__why_listen
Alex Rosenthal is the editorial producer at TED-Ed, where he has produced hundreds of
animated educational videos. Before working at TED, he made educational digital games at
PBS's "NOVA," including a citizen-science game designed to unravel the secrets of RNA. He
has also produced National Geographic documentaries on subjects ranging from an
expedition into the heart of an active volcano to a high-tech search for the lost tomb of
Genghis Khan. Rosenthal studied mathematics and playwriting at Brown University.
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animation, TED-Ed, math, education, design

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One is one... or is it?

talk__description
One bag of apples, one apple, one slice of apple-- which of these is one unit? Explore the
basic unit of math (explained by a trip to the grocery store!) and discover the many
meanings of one. [Directed by Biljana Labovic, narrated by Christopher Danielson].

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talks__tags
animation, TED-Ed, math, education, food

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Can you solve the jail break riddle?

talk__description
Your timing made you and your partner infamous bank robbers. Now, you need to use that
timing to break out of jail. Your partner is about to flash you a signal, and exactly 45 seconds
later the electric fence circuit will short out. Then you notice that your watch is broken, and
all you have are two 1-minute fuses in your pocket. Can you time your escape and get free?
Dan Finkel shows how. [Directed by Artrake Studio, narrated by Addison Anderson].

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talks__tags
animation, TED-Ed, math, prison, education

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The Infinite Hotel Paradox

talk__description
The Infinite Hotel, a thought experiment created by German mathematician David Hilbert, is
a hotel with an infinite number of rooms. Easy to comprehend, right? Wrong. What if it's
completely booked but one person wants to check in? What about 40? Or an infinitely full
bus of people? Jeff Dekofsky solves these heady lodging issues using Hilbert's paradox.
[Directed by The Moving Company Animation Studio, narrated by Addison Anderson].

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Can you solve the temple riddle?

talk__description
Your expedition finally stands at the heart of the ancient temple. But as you study the
inscriptions in the darkness, two wisps of green smoke burst forth. The walls begin to
shake. The giant sandglass begins flowing with less than an hour before it empties, and a
rumbling tells you that you don't want to be around when that happens. Can you use math
to escape the temple? Dennis E. Shasha shows how. [Directed by Artrake Studio, narrated by
Addison Anderson].

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talks__tags
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Can you solve the unstoppable blob riddle?

talk__description
A shooting star crashes onto Earth and a hideous blob emerges. It creeps and leaps, it glides
and slides. It's also unstoppable: no matter what you throw at it, it just re-grows and
continues its rampage. The only way to save the planet is to cut the entire blob into precise
acute triangles while it sleeps, rendering it inert. Can you stop the blob from destroying the
planet? Dan Finkel shows how. [Directed by Artrake Studio, narrated by Addison Anderson].

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talks__tags
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How many ways can you arrange a deck of cards?

talk__description
One deck. Fifty-two cards. How many arrangements? Let's put it this way: Any time you pick
up a well shuffled deck, you are almost certainly holding an arrangement of cards that has
never before existed and might not exist again. Yannay Khaikin explains how factorials
allow us to pinpoint the exact (very large) number of permutations in a standard deck of
cards. [Directed by The Moving Company Animation Studio, narrated by Addison
Anderson].

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The infinite life of pi

talk__description
The ratio of a circle's circumference to its diameter is always the same: 3.14159... and on
and on (literally!) forever. This irrational number, pi, has an infinite number of digits, so
we'll never figure out its exact value no matter how close we seem to get. Reynaldo Lopes
explains pi's vast applications to the study of music, financial models, and even the density
of the universe. [Directed by Igor Coric, narrated by Addison Anderson].

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This one weird trick will help you spot clickbait

talk__description
Health headlines are published every day, sometimes making opposite claims from each
other. There can be a disconnect between broad, attention-grabbing headlines and the often
specific, incremental results of the medical research they cover. So how can you avoid being
misled by grabby headlines? Jeff Leek and Lucy McGowan explain how to read past the
clickbait. [Directed by Zedem Media, narrated by Addison Anderson].

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talks__tags
animation, TED-Ed, media, medicine, medical research, news, health, journalism

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A different way to visualize rhythm

talk__description
In standard notation, rhythm is indicated on a musical bar line. But there are other ways to
visualize rhythm that can be more intuitive. John Varney describes the 'wheel method' of
tracing rhythm and uses it to take us on a musical journey around the world. [Directed by
TED-Ed, narrated by Addison Anderson].

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animation, TED-Ed, music, world cultures, brain, education, culture

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Why are earthquakes so hard to predict?

talk__description
In 132 CE, Zhang Heng presented his latest invention: a large vase he claimed could tell
them whenever an earthquake occurred for hundreds of miles. Today, we no longer rely
on pots as warning systems, but earthquakes still offer challenges to those trying to track
them. Why are earthquakes so hard to anticipate, and how could we get better at predicting
them? Jean-Baptiste P. Koehl investigates. [Directed by Cabong Studios, narrated by Addison
Anderson, music by Matheus Wittmann].

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talks__tags
animation, TED-Ed, natural disaster, natural resources, nature, science, Planets, climate
change, refugees, invention, innovation, weather, technology

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Why should you read "Kafka on the Shore"?

talk__description
Desperate to escape his tyrannical father and the family curse he feels doomed to repeat,
Haruki Murakami's teenage protagonist renames himself "Kafka" after his favorite author
and runs away from home. So begins "Kafka on the Shore"— an epic literary puzzle filled
with time travel, hidden histories and magical underworlds. Iseult Gillespie dives into
Murakami's mind-bending and whimsical novel. [Directed by Cabong Studios, narrated by
Addison Anderson, music by Matheus Wittmann].

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talks__tags
animation, TED-Ed, novel, writing, book, literature, books, history

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"New Colossus"

talk__description
This animation is part of the TED-Ed series, "There's a Poem for That," which features
animated interpretations of poems both old and new that give language to some of life's
biggest feelings. [Poem by Emma Lazarus, directed by Eoin Duffy, music by Sono Sanctus].

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animation, TED-Ed, poetry, writing, immigration

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Why do people fear the wrong things?

talk__description
A new drug reduces the risk of heart attacks by 40%. Shark attacks are up by a factor of two.
Drinking a liter of soda per day doubles your chance of developing cancer. These are all
examples of a common way risk is presented in news articles, and can often be misleading.
So how can we better evaluate risk? Gerd Gigerenzer explores the difference between
relative and absolute risk. [Directed by Visorama, narrated by Addison Anderson].

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talks__tags
animation, TED-Ed, psychology, news, journalism, education, statistics, brain, data

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How close are we to uploading our minds?

talk__description
Imagine a future where nobody dies— instead, our minds are uploaded to a digital world.
There they could live on in a realistic, simulated environment with avatar bodies, calling in
and contributing to the biological world. Mind-uploading has powerful appeal— but what
would it actually take to scan a person's brain and upload their mind? Michael S. A. Graziano
explores the challenges. [Directed by Lobster Studio, narrated by Addison Anderson, music
by Fabrizio Martini].

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talks__tags
animation, TED-Ed, science, human body, brain, technology, medicine, mind, computers,
education

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How do ocean currents work?

talk__description
In 1992, a cargo ship carrying bath toys got caught in a storm. Shipping containers washed
overboard, and the waves swept 28,000 rubber ducks and other toys into the North Pacific.
But they didn't stick together -- the ducks have since washed up all over the world. How did
this happen? Jennifer Verduin dives into the science of ocean currents. [Directed by Cabong
Studios, narrated by Addison Anderson, music by Matheus Wittmann].

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animation, TED-Ed, science, oceans, climate change, nature, marine biology
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If superpowers were real: Flight

talk__description
What if human flight wasn't just the stuff of epic comic book stories? Is it scientifically
possible to fly? In this series Joy Lin tackles six superpowers and reveals just how
scientifically realistic they can be to us mere mortals. [Directed by Cognitive Media,
narrated by James Arnold Taylor].

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talks__tags
animation, TED-Ed, science, physics, flight

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Can a black hole be destroyed?

talk__description
Black holes are among the most destructive objects in the universe. Anything that gets too
close to a black hole, be it an asteroid, planet, or star, risks being torn apart by its extreme
gravitational field. By some accounts, the universe may eventually consist entirely of black
holes. But is there any way to destroy a black hole? Fabio Pacucci digs into the possibility.
[Directed by Provincia Studio, narrated by Addison Anderson, music by Stephen LaRosa].
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talks__tags
animation, TED-Ed, space, universe, Planets, science, discovery

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Can you solve the virus riddle?

talk__description
Your research team has found a prehistoric virus preserved in the permafrost and isolated
it for study. After a late night working, you're just closing up the lab when a sudden
earthquake hits and breaks all the sample vials. Will you be able to destroy the virus before
the vents open and unleash a deadly airborne plague? Lisa Winer shows how. [Directed by
Artrake Studio, narrated by Addison Anderson].

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animation, TED-Ed, virus, disease, history, math, natural disaster

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From slave to rebel gladiator: The life of Spartacus

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Spartacus was a slave -- one of millions taken from territories conquered by Rome to work
the mines, till the fields or fight for a crowd's entertainment. Imprisoned for deserting the
Roman Army, he and other slaves fought their way free and started a rebellion. How did a
slave become synonymous with freedom and courage? Fiona Radford delves into the life
and legend of Spartacus. [Directed by Kozmonot Animation Studio, narrated by Addison
Anderson, music by Playhead].

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The historic women's suffrage march on Washington

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On March 3, 1913, after months of strategic planning and controversy, thousands of women
gathered in Washington D.C. for the Women's Suffrage Parade -- the first mass protest for a
woman's right to vote. Michelle Mehrtens details how the march rejuvenated the fight for
the 19th amendment. [Directed by WOW-HOW Studio, narrated by Christina Greer, music
by Bamm Bamm Wolfgang].
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animation, TED-Ed, women, feminism, world cultures, culture, violence, race, education, big
problems, identity, gender equality, inequality, activism, gender, United States, humanity,
journalism, leadership, inclusion, justice system, life, community, history

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Why should you read "Hamlet"?

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"Who's there?" Whispered in the dark, this question begins a tale of conspiracy, deception
and moral ambiguity. And in a play where everyone has something to hide, its answer is far
from simple. Written by William Shakespeare, "Hamlet" depicts its titular character haunted
by the past, but immobilized by the future. Iseult Gillespie digs into the humanity and
tragedy of Hamlet. [Directed by Lucy Animation Studio, narrated by Jack Cutmore-Scott,
music by Stephen LaRosa].

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The forgotten art of the zoetrope

talk__description
Artist Eric Dyer spent years working at a computer to produce images for the screen.
Longing to get his hands back on his work, he began exploring the zoetrope, a popular 19th-
century device that was used to create the illusion of motion long before the arrival of film.
In this vibrant talk, he showcases his resulting art inventions: spinning sculptures and that
evoke beautiful, dreamlike scenes. (Warning: This talk includes flashing images and lights.
Those who are photosensitive or have seizures trigged by strobes are advised to avoid.)

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Eric Dyer is an artist and educator who brings animation into the physical world with his
sequential images, sculptures and installations.

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Eric Dyer spent years working at a computer to produce images for the screen. Longing to
"get my hands back on the work," he returned to a tactile creative process. He began
exploring the zoetrope, an early form of animation. The device, popular in the 19th century,
consists of a slitted drum whose interior is lined with a sequence of images. When the object
is spun, the viewer peers through the apertures in the drum and the forms appear to move.
By replacing the drum with a fast-shutter digital video camera, Dyer invented the process of
making films from spinning sculptures. He continues to innovate with new tools and
applications, moving his work off the screen and into real [Link] work has been widely
exhibited at events and venues such as the Smithsonian National Gallery of Art, Ars
Electronica, international animation festivals in numerous countries, the screens of Times
Square, and the Cairo and Venice Biennales. He has been honored as a Fulbright Fellow,
Sundance New Frontier Artist, Creative Capital Artist and Guggenheim Fellow. Dyer's
fervent exploration of expression through motion has placed his work in books such as Re-
imagining Animation: the Changing Face of the Moving Image, Pervasive Animation,
Animation: A World History and A New History of Animation. He has been a visiting artist
at institutions such as Carnegie Mellon University, ECNU in Shanghai, and CalArts. Dyer
teaches visual arts and animation at UMBC in Baltimore, MD and is represented by Ronald
Feldman Fine Arts, New York.

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Hawking's black hole paradox explained

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Today, one of the biggest paradoxes in the universe threatens to unravel modern science:
the black hole information paradox. Every object in the universe is composed of particles
with unique quantum properties and even if an object is destroyed, its quantum information
is never permanently deleted. But what happens to that information when an object enters
a black hole? Fabio Pacucci investigates. [Directed by Artrake Studio, narrated by Addison
Anderson, music by WORKPLAYWORK / Cem Misirlioglu].

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animation, universe, TED-Ed, science, time, physics, space, quantum physics, astronomy

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From pacifist to spy: WWII's surprising secret agent

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In May 1940, with the German army ready to occupy Paris, Noor Inayat Khan was faced
with a difficult choice: stand on the sidelines or join the Allied forces fighting the Nazis.
After witnessing the devastation across Europe, she travelled to England to learn the art of
espionage. Shrabani Basu details how a pacifist turned spy helped build the resistance that
toppled a fascist regime. [Directed by Franz Palomares, narrated by Bethany Cutmore-Scott,
music by Stephen LaRosa].

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animation, war, activism, TED-Ed, women, feminism, history, evil, religion, india, Europe,
politics, identity, world cultures, culture, democracy, death, military

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Three anti-social skills to improve your writing

talk__description
You need social skills to have a conversation in real life -- but they're quite different from
the skills you need to write good dialogue. Educator Nadia Kalman suggests a few "anti-
social skills," like eavesdropping and muttering to yourself, that can help you write an
effective dialogue for your next story. [Directed by Joyce Stenneke, narrated by Rose
Eveleth].

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"Three Months After"

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This animation is part of the TED-Ed series, "There's a Poem for That," which features
animated interpretations of poems both old and new that give language to some of life's
biggest feelings. [Poem by Cristin O'Keefe Aptowicz, directed by Naghmeh Farzaneh, music
by Adam Larison].

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animation, writing, TED-Ed, poetry, mental health, emotions, depression, death, love

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