Talks: 2016

This fascinating talk presents the scientific research that shows the interconnectedness of life in the forest ecosystem. It takes us […]

Through spoken word and images, Nikkita Oliver urges a reexamination of both history and the stories we tell. From the […]

When we think of power, we think of force. But is force always the best option? Negotiator and trainer Tim […]

Publish the Quest is a band from Washington State that brought down the house at TEDxSeattle 2016 with infectious energy […]

Artificial Intelligence advocate Oren Etzioni makes a case for the life-saving benefits of AI used wisely to improve our way […]

Access to the internet has changed the world, but with expectations in the next 15 year of 30 billion connected […]

A filmmaker by accident, Eliaichi came to her story while exploring her Tanzanian roots. Her journey as a first-generation Asian-African American led her to ask questions never asked before.

Alexis is a research biologist, but her experience in engineering school and social justice issues has made her a scientist who looks at social and economic constraints as a path to creativity.

For thousands of years, live theater has captivated the human mind. In this funny and revealing talk, Andrew shows why we respond so strongly to the stage and why recognizing its superpower is more important now than ever.

Why are some people “cured” of cancer while others deal with relapses? Answering that question may mean changing the way we think about the disease.

As a Chief Justice in the juvenile court system, Wesley has come to believe the system is better at sentencing people than reducing crime. He asks that we rely less on the power of the justice system, and more on human connection.

The answer might seem simple, but in the hands of Lesley Hazleton, the question takes us on a surprisingly humorous and thought-provoking journey into what it would actually mean to live forever.

Elizabeth creates a soundscape as she tells of her two trips to the North Pole. The moving experience motivated her […]

With shapes, materials, and plants as design elements that make a workspace work, an architecture firm designs projects with employees and the neighborhood in mind.

This engaging talk shows how to have conversations with people you disagree with politically or otherwise.