The big benefits of small talk
Alice Mollon Casual conversations can sometimes lead us to moments of real connection. News...
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How to deliver an authentic apology
Raúl Soria A simple framework for delivering a short, sincere “I’m sorry,” from criminal defense...
How to make your small wins work for you
Raúl Soria The internet has inflated people’s expectations about what success looks like — any...
Dear Guy: “My friends and I bond by complaining, but it’s getting me down”
Unsplash Welcome to “Dear Guy,” TED’s advice column from psychologist Guy Winch. Every month, he...
Some advice on coming out
Thoka Maer “In a perfect world, I believe that members of the LGBT community shouldn’t have to...
Your climate crisis reading list: 15 essential reads
Unsplash We — Ayana Elizabeth Johnson and Katharine Wilkinson — are climate experts who focus on...
4 free TED-Ed resources to help support online and in-person learning
Shutterstock This year, school has become a unique hybrid of in-person and remote learning. How...
Do you take things personally? Here’s how to stop
Thoka Maer Let’s say I’m trying to find a specific location so I’m driving really slowly. The...
Is it safe to fly? Two scientists tell you what you need to know
Thoka Maer We don’t know about you, but we’re ready to travel. And that typically means...
There’s a right way to talk about racism with kids — and most white parents aren’t doing it
Stocksy Although race and racism are at the top of Americans’ public discussions, it turns out...
How writing about difficult experiences can help you take back your power
Thoka Maer I have a question for you. Have you ever seen something and you wish you could have...
The surprising power in not winning
Alice Mollon When we come thisclose to triumph, we gain potent energy that we can use to fuel...
Don’t get fooled or conned again — 5 tactics to look out for
Priya Mistry People and businesses routinely use five techniques to get us to do what they want,...
Why you should stop thinking of your kids’ gaming time as wasted time
Thoka Maer One evening, I called my sons to come to eat — and got no response. True confession:...
How to write a resume that will get you noticed
Thoka Maer It’s believed that the average recruiter or hiring manager will look at your resume...
Announcing the launch of TEDinArabic!
Knock Media Are you a native Arabic speaker looking for ideas worth spreading in your local...
How to tame your inner advice monster
Glenn Harvey All of you know your advice monster. Somebody starts telling you about something....
You’re sitting wrong — and your back knows it. Here’s how to sit instead
Thoka Maer One of the side effects of working from home full-time because of the pandemic is...
Students’ poetry offers beautiful and surprising perspective on pandemic
Shutterstock When educator Kim Preshoff asked the students in her environmental science classes...
How to ace your next online job interview
Thoka Maer COVID-19 has had a huge impact on the way we work — and that includes how we interview...
Want to grow your own food? 9 tips to help you get started
Stockey Whether it’s as a hobby while people are stuck at home or a way to get fresh produce...
How you can be an ally in the fight for racial justice
Molly Mendoza Many people want to help in the ongoing struggle for equality and equity, but they...
8 ways to fight COVID-19— and improve the world— from home
Shutterstock Staying home is the best way to fight COVID-19, but there are plenty of projects you...
A thank you to all of our TED-Ed educators
Elise Haadsma TED-Ed’s mission is to amplify the ideas and lessons of educators and students...