From 27eeb5b29215759e6a1e83b60a9c3476ffc8ca82 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: shanjiaming Date: Tue, 12 May 2026 15:22:15 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 1/7] feat(ted): add TED mirror site --- .gitignore | 2 +- Dockerfile | 4 +- control_server.py | 2 +- sites/ted/_health.py | 3 + sites/ted/app.py | 439 +++++++++++++++++++++++ sites/ted/requirements.txt | 2 + sites/ted/scraped_data/.gitkeep | 0 sites/ted/seed_data.py | 7 + sites/ted/static/css/.gitkeep | 0 sites/ted/static/css/main.css | 99 +++++ sites/ted/static/icons/.gitkeep | 0 sites/ted/static/js/.gitkeep | 0 sites/ted/tasks.jsonl | 18 + sites/ted/templates/.gitkeep | 0 sites/ted/templates/_talk_card.html | 13 + sites/ted/templates/account.html | 38 ++ sites/ted/templates/base.html | 57 +++ sites/ted/templates/events.html | 20 ++ sites/ted/templates/index.html | 58 +++ sites/ted/templates/login.html | 11 + sites/ted/templates/playlist_detail.html | 16 + sites/ted/templates/playlists.html | 12 + sites/ted/templates/register.html | 13 + sites/ted/templates/search.html | 17 + sites/ted/templates/talk_detail.html | 42 +++ sites/ted/templates/talks.html | 28 ++ sites/ted/templates/topics.html | 12 + websyn_start.sh | 12 +- 28 files changed, 915 insertions(+), 10 deletions(-) create mode 100644 sites/ted/_health.py create mode 100644 sites/ted/app.py create mode 100644 sites/ted/requirements.txt create mode 100644 sites/ted/scraped_data/.gitkeep create mode 100644 sites/ted/seed_data.py create mode 100644 sites/ted/static/css/.gitkeep create mode 100644 sites/ted/static/css/main.css create mode 100644 sites/ted/static/icons/.gitkeep create mode 100644 sites/ted/static/js/.gitkeep create mode 100644 sites/ted/tasks.jsonl create mode 100644 sites/ted/templates/.gitkeep create mode 100644 sites/ted/templates/_talk_card.html create mode 100644 sites/ted/templates/account.html create mode 100644 sites/ted/templates/base.html create mode 100644 sites/ted/templates/events.html create mode 100644 sites/ted/templates/index.html create mode 100644 sites/ted/templates/login.html create mode 100644 sites/ted/templates/playlist_detail.html create mode 100644 sites/ted/templates/playlists.html create mode 100644 sites/ted/templates/register.html create mode 100644 sites/ted/templates/search.html create mode 100644 sites/ted/templates/talk_detail.html create mode 100644 sites/ted/templates/talks.html create mode 100644 sites/ted/templates/topics.html diff --git a/.gitignore b/.gitignore index 24ce1529..e7899232 100644 --- a/.gitignore +++ b/.gitignore @@ -94,4 +94,4 @@ secrets.json # ============================================================ # Agent demo results # ============================================================= -agent_demo/runs/ \ No newline at end of file +agent_demo/runs/ diff --git a/Dockerfile b/Dockerfile index 1e86b1d0..43088ffb 100644 --- a/Dockerfile +++ b/Dockerfile @@ -1,5 +1,5 @@ # WebHarbor — slim, self-contained image. -# 16 Flask mirror sites + control plane on :8101. +# 17 Flask mirror sites + control plane on :8101. FROM python:3.12-slim-bookworm @@ -33,6 +33,6 @@ COPY control_server.py /opt/control_server.py COPY site_runner.py /opt/site_runner.py RUN chmod +x /opt/websyn_start.sh -EXPOSE 8101 40000-40015 +EXPOSE 8101 40000-40016 CMD ["/opt/websyn_start.sh"] diff --git a/control_server.py b/control_server.py index 4b6b995e..642702b1 100644 --- a/control_server.py +++ b/control_server.py @@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ 'allrecipes', 'amazon', 'apple', 'arxiv', 'bbc_news', 'booking', 'github', 'google_flights', 'google_map', 'google_search', 'huggingface', 'wolfram_alpha', 'cambridge_dictionary', - 'coursera', 'espn', 'merriam_webster', + 'coursera', 'espn', 'merriam_webster', 'ted', ] BASE_PORT = 40000 WEBSYN_DIR = '/opt/WebSyn' diff --git a/sites/ted/_health.py b/sites/ted/_health.py new file mode 100644 index 00000000..409695c3 --- /dev/null +++ b/sites/ted/_health.py @@ -0,0 +1,3 @@ +"""Per-site health probe (optional, called by control_server).""" +def health(): + return {"ok": True, "site": "ted", "paths": ["/", "/talks", "/search", "/events"]} diff --git a/sites/ted/app.py b/sites/ted/app.py new file mode 100644 index 00000000..10cf72f5 --- /dev/null +++ b/sites/ted/app.py @@ -0,0 +1,439 @@ +"""TED mirror for WebHarbor.""" +import json +import os +import re +import shutil +from datetime import datetime +from pathlib import Path + +from flask import Flask, abort, flash, redirect, render_template, request, session, url_for +from flask_sqlalchemy import SQLAlchemy +from werkzeug.security import check_password_hash, generate_password_hash + +from seed_data import EVENTS, PLAYLISTS, TALKS + +BASE_DIR = Path(__file__).resolve().parent +DB_PATH = BASE_DIR / "instance" / "ted.db" +SEED_DB_PATH = BASE_DIR / "instance_seed" / "ted.db" + +app = Flask(__name__) +app.config["SECRET_KEY"] = "webharbor-ted-dev-key" +app.config["SQLALCHEMY_DATABASE_URI"] = f"sqlite:///{DB_PATH}" +app.config["SQLALCHEMY_TRACK_MODIFICATIONS"] = False +BASE_DIR.joinpath("instance").mkdir(exist_ok=True) + +db = SQLAlchemy(app) + + +class User(db.Model): + id = db.Column(db.Integer, primary_key=True) + username = db.Column(db.String(80), unique=True, nullable=False) + email = db.Column(db.String(160), unique=True, nullable=False) + display_name = db.Column(db.String(120), nullable=False) + password_hash = db.Column(db.String(255), nullable=False) + role = db.Column(db.String(120), default="Curious learner") + city = db.Column(db.String(120), default="") + newsletter_topic = db.Column(db.String(80), default="technology") + + +class Talk(db.Model): + id = db.Column(db.Integer, primary_key=True) + source_id = db.Column(db.String(40), unique=True, nullable=False) + slug = db.Column(db.String(220), unique=True, nullable=False, index=True) + title = db.Column(db.String(260), nullable=False) + speaker = db.Column(db.String(180), nullable=False) + event = db.Column(db.String(120), default="") + talk_type = db.Column(db.String(80), default="TED Talk") + duration_seconds = db.Column(db.Integer, default=0) + published_at = db.Column(db.String(20), default="") + recorded_on = db.Column(db.String(20), default="") + views = db.Column(db.Integer, default=0) + image = db.Column(db.String(260), default="") + canonical_url = db.Column(db.String(300), default="") + description = db.Column(db.Text, default="") + transcript = db.Column(db.Text, default="") + topics_json = db.Column(db.Text, default="[]") + recommended_json = db.Column(db.Text, default="[]") + + @property + def topics(self): + return json.loads(self.topics_json or "[]") + + @property + def recommended_for(self): + return json.loads(self.recommended_json or "[]") + + @property + def minutes(self): + return max(1, round((self.duration_seconds or 0) / 60)) + + @property + def views_label(self): + if self.views >= 1_000_000: + return f"{self.views / 1_000_000:.1f}M" + if self.views >= 1000: + return f"{self.views // 1000}K" + return str(self.views) + + +class SavedTalk(db.Model): + id = db.Column(db.Integer, primary_key=True) + user_id = db.Column(db.Integer, db.ForeignKey("user.id"), nullable=False) + talk_id = db.Column(db.Integer, db.ForeignKey("talk.id"), nullable=False) + saved_at = db.Column(db.DateTime, default=datetime.utcnow) + note = db.Column(db.String(240), default="") + talk = db.relationship("Talk") + + +class Playlist(db.Model): + id = db.Column(db.Integer, primary_key=True) + slug = db.Column(db.String(120), unique=True, nullable=False) + title = db.Column(db.String(180), nullable=False) + description = db.Column(db.Text, default="") + topic = db.Column(db.String(80), default="") + + +class PlaylistTalk(db.Model): + id = db.Column(db.Integer, primary_key=True) + playlist_id = db.Column(db.Integer, db.ForeignKey("playlist.id"), nullable=False) + talk_id = db.Column(db.Integer, db.ForeignKey("talk.id"), nullable=False) + position = db.Column(db.Integer, default=0) + talk = db.relationship("Talk") + + +class Event(db.Model): + id = db.Column(db.Integer, primary_key=True) + slug = db.Column(db.String(120), unique=True, nullable=False) + name = db.Column(db.String(180), nullable=False) + city = db.Column(db.String(120), default="") + month = db.Column(db.String(40), default="") + track = db.Column(db.String(80), default="") + capacity = db.Column(db.Integer, default=0) + + +class Registration(db.Model): + id = db.Column(db.Integer, primary_key=True) + user_id = db.Column(db.Integer, db.ForeignKey("user.id"), nullable=False) + event_id = db.Column(db.Integer, db.ForeignKey("event.id"), nullable=False) + status = db.Column(db.String(40), default="waitlisted") + event = db.relationship("Event") + + +STOP_WORDS = {"the", "a", "an", "and", "or", "of", "to", "for", "in", "on", "with", "by", "my", "is"} + + +def current_user(): + uid = session.get("user_id") + return db.session.get(User, uid) if uid else None + + +def require_login(): + if not current_user(): + flash("Please sign in to continue.", "info") + return redirect(url_for("login", next=request.path)) + return None + + +@app.context_processor +def inject_globals(): + topics = sorted({topic for talk in Talk.query.all() for topic in talk.topics}) + return {"current_user": current_user(), "nav_topics": topics[:10]} + + +@app.template_filter("date_label") +def date_label(value): + try: + return datetime.strptime(value, "%Y-%m-%d").strftime("%b %d, %Y") + except Exception: + return value + + +def tokenize(text): + return [t for t in re.split(r"[^a-z0-9]+", (text or "").lower()) if len(t) > 1 and t not in STOP_WORDS] + + +def scored_talks(query, talks): + tokens = tokenize(query) + if not tokens: + return list(talks) + ranked = [] + for talk in talks: + text = " ".join([talk.title, talk.speaker, talk.event, talk.description, talk.transcript, " ".join(talk.topics)]).lower() + score = sum(1 for token in tokens if token in text) + if score: + ranked.append((score, talk.views, talk)) + return [talk for _, _, talk in sorted(ranked, key=lambda item: (-item[0], -item[1]))] + + +def seed_database(): + if Talk.query.count() > 0: + return + talks_by_topic = {} + for row in TALKS: + talk = Talk( + source_id=row["source_id"], + slug=row["slug"], + title=row["title"], + speaker=row["speaker"], + event=row["event"], + talk_type=row["talk_type"], + duration_seconds=row["duration_seconds"], + published_at=row["published_at"], + recorded_on=row["recorded_on"], + views=row["views"], + image=row["image"], + canonical_url=row["canonical_url"], + description=row["description"], + transcript=row["transcript"], + topics_json=json.dumps(row["topics"]), + recommended_json=json.dumps(row["recommended_for"]), + ) + db.session.add(talk) + db.session.flush() + for topic in row["topics"]: + talks_by_topic.setdefault(topic.lower(), []).append(talk.id) + + for row in PLAYLISTS: + playlist = Playlist(**row) + db.session.add(playlist) + db.session.flush() + topic_terms = [term.strip().lower() for term in row["topic"].split("|") if term.strip()] + ids = [] + for term in topic_terms: + for talk_id in talks_by_topic.get(term, []): + if talk_id not in ids: + ids.append(talk_id) + ids = ids[:8] + if len(ids) < 4: + ids = [talk.id for talk in Talk.query.order_by(Talk.views.desc()).limit(8)] + for position, talk_id in enumerate(ids, start=1): + db.session.add(PlaylistTalk(playlist_id=playlist.id, talk_id=talk_id, position=position)) + + for row in EVENTS: + db.session.add(Event(**row)) + db.session.commit() + + +def seed_users(): + if User.query.filter_by(email="alice.j@test.com").first(): + return + users = [ + ("alice_j", "alice.j@test.com", "Alice Johnson", "Product manager", "Seattle", "AI"), + ("bob_c", "bob.c@test.com", "Bob Chen", "Graduate student", "Boston", "science"), + ("carol_d", "carol.d@test.com", "Carol Davis", "Workshop facilitator", "Austin", "design"), + ("david_k", "david.k@test.com", "David Kim", "Climate researcher", "San Francisco", "climate change"), + ] + talks = Talk.query.order_by(Talk.views.desc()).limit(12).all() + events = Event.query.all() + for index, (username, email, name, role, city, topic) in enumerate(users): + user = User( + username=username, + email=email, + display_name=name, + role=role, + city=city, + newsletter_topic=topic.lower(), + password_hash=generate_password_hash("TestPass123!"), + ) + db.session.add(user) + db.session.flush() + for talk in talks[index:index + 4]: + db.session.add(SavedTalk(user_id=user.id, talk_id=talk.id, note=f"Review for {topic} discussion")) + db.session.add(Registration(user_id=user.id, event_id=events[index % len(events)].id, status="confirmed")) + db.session.commit() + + +@app.route("/") +def index(): + featured = Talk.query.order_by(Talk.published_at.desc()).limit(5).all() + popular = Talk.query.order_by(Talk.views.desc()).limit(8).all() + playlists = Playlist.query.all() + return render_template("index.html", featured=featured, popular=popular, playlists=playlists) + + +@app.route("/talks") +def talks(): + topic = request.args.get("topic", "").lower() + event = request.args.get("event", "") + max_minutes = request.args.get("max_minutes", type=int) + query = Talk.query + if event: + query = query.filter(Talk.event == event) + items = query.order_by(Talk.published_at.desc()).all() + if topic: + items = [talk for talk in items if topic in talk.topics] + if max_minutes: + items = [talk for talk in items if talk.minutes <= max_minutes] + events = [row[0] for row in db.session.query(Talk.event).distinct().order_by(Talk.event).all()] + return render_template("talks.html", talks=items, topic=topic, event=event, max_minutes=max_minutes, events=events) + + +@app.route("/search") +def search(): + q = request.args.get("q", "").strip() + talks = scored_talks(q, Talk.query.all()) if q else [] + return render_template("search.html", q=q, talks=talks) + + +@app.route("/talks/") +def talk_detail(slug): + talk = Talk.query.filter_by(slug=slug).first_or_404() + related = [item for item in scored_talks(" ".join(talk.topics[:2]), Talk.query.all()) if item.id != talk.id][:4] + saved = False + user = current_user() + if user: + saved = SavedTalk.query.filter_by(user_id=user.id, talk_id=talk.id).first() is not None + return render_template("talk_detail.html", talk=talk, related=related, saved=saved) + + +@app.route("/topics") +def topics(): + counts = {} + for talk in Talk.query.all(): + for topic in talk.topics: + counts[topic] = counts.get(topic, 0) + 1 + return render_template("topics.html", counts=sorted(counts.items(), key=lambda item: (-item[1], item[0]))) + + +@app.route("/topics/") +def topic_detail(topic): + talks = [talk for talk in Talk.query.order_by(Talk.views.desc()).all() if topic.lower() in talk.topics] + return render_template("talks.html", talks=talks, topic=topic.lower(), event="", max_minutes=None, events=[]) + + +@app.route("/playlists") +def playlists(): + items = Playlist.query.order_by(Playlist.title).all() + return render_template("playlists.html", playlists=items) + + +@app.route("/playlists/") +def playlist_detail(slug): + playlist = Playlist.query.filter_by(slug=slug).first_or_404() + links = PlaylistTalk.query.filter_by(playlist_id=playlist.id).order_by(PlaylistTalk.position).all() + return render_template("playlist_detail.html", playlist=playlist, links=links) + + +@app.route("/events", methods=["GET", "POST"]) +def events(): + if request.method == "POST": + login_redirect = require_login() + if login_redirect: + return login_redirect + event = Event.query.filter_by(slug=request.form.get("event_slug")).first_or_404() + user = current_user() + existing = Registration.query.filter_by(user_id=user.id, event_id=event.id).first() + if not existing: + db.session.add(Registration(user_id=user.id, event_id=event.id, status="waitlisted")) + db.session.commit() + flash(f"Registration saved for {event.name}.", "success") + return redirect(url_for("account")) + return render_template("events.html", events=Event.query.order_by(Event.month.desc()).all()) + + +@app.route("/save/", methods=["POST"]) +def save_talk(slug): + login_redirect = require_login() + if login_redirect: + return login_redirect + talk = Talk.query.filter_by(slug=slug).first_or_404() + user = current_user() + if not SavedTalk.query.filter_by(user_id=user.id, talk_id=talk.id).first(): + db.session.add(SavedTalk(user_id=user.id, talk_id=talk.id, note=request.form.get("note", ""))) + db.session.commit() + flash("Talk saved.", "success") + return redirect(request.referrer or url_for("talk_detail", slug=slug)) + + +@app.route("/unsave/", methods=["POST"]) +def unsave_talk(saved_id): + login_redirect = require_login() + if login_redirect: + return login_redirect + saved = SavedTalk.query.get_or_404(saved_id) + if saved.user_id != current_user().id: + abort(403) + db.session.delete(saved) + db.session.commit() + flash("Saved talk removed.", "success") + return redirect(url_for("account")) + + +@app.route("/account", methods=["GET", "POST"]) +def account(): + login_redirect = require_login() + if login_redirect: + return login_redirect + user = current_user() + if request.method == "POST": + user.display_name = request.form.get("display_name", user.display_name).strip() or user.display_name + user.role = request.form.get("role", user.role).strip() or user.role + user.city = request.form.get("city", user.city).strip() + user.newsletter_topic = request.form.get("newsletter_topic", user.newsletter_topic).strip().lower() + db.session.commit() + flash("Profile updated.", "success") + return redirect(url_for("account")) + saved = SavedTalk.query.filter_by(user_id=user.id).order_by(SavedTalk.saved_at.desc()).all() + registrations = Registration.query.filter_by(user_id=user.id).all() + return render_template("account.html", user=user, saved=saved, registrations=registrations) + + +@app.route("/login", methods=["GET", "POST"]) +def login(): + if request.method == "POST": + email = request.form.get("email", "").lower().strip() + user = User.query.filter_by(email=email).first() + if user and check_password_hash(user.password_hash, request.form.get("password", "")): + session["user_id"] = user.id + flash("Signed in.", "success") + return redirect(request.args.get("next") or url_for("account")) + flash("Invalid email or password.", "error") + return render_template("login.html") + + +@app.route("/register", methods=["GET", "POST"]) +def register(): + if request.method == "POST": + email = request.form.get("email", "").lower().strip() + username = re.sub(r"[^a-z0-9_]+", "", request.form.get("username", "").lower())[:40] + if User.query.filter((User.email == email) | (User.username == username)).first(): + flash("That email or username already exists.", "error") + else: + user = User( + email=email, + username=username, + display_name=request.form.get("display_name", username).strip() or username, + password_hash=generate_password_hash(request.form.get("password", "TestPass123!")), + ) + db.session.add(user) + db.session.commit() + session["user_id"] = user.id + flash("Account created.", "success") + return redirect(url_for("account")) + return render_template("register.html") + + +@app.route("/logout") +def logout(): + session.clear() + flash("Signed out.", "success") + return redirect(url_for("index")) + + +@app.route("/_health") +def health(): + return {"ok": True, "site": "ted", "talks": Talk.query.count()} + + +with app.app_context(): + db.create_all() + seed_database() + seed_users() + if not SEED_DB_PATH.exists() and DB_PATH.exists(): + SEED_DB_PATH.parent.mkdir(exist_ok=True) + shutil.copy2(DB_PATH, SEED_DB_PATH) + + +if __name__ == "__main__": + port = int(os.environ.get("PORT", 5000)) + app.run(host="0.0.0.0", port=port, debug=False) diff --git a/sites/ted/requirements.txt b/sites/ted/requirements.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000..fb675a95 --- /dev/null +++ b/sites/ted/requirements.txt @@ -0,0 +1,2 @@ +Flask +Flask-SQLAlchemy diff --git a/sites/ted/scraped_data/.gitkeep b/sites/ted/scraped_data/.gitkeep new file mode 100644 index 00000000..e69de29b diff --git a/sites/ted/seed_data.py b/sites/ted/seed_data.py new file mode 100644 index 00000000..53b0e292 --- /dev/null +++ b/sites/ted/seed_data.py @@ -0,0 +1,7 @@ +"""Seed data for the TED WebHarbor mirror.""" + +TALKS = [{'source_id': '178768', 'title': 'The wildlife sanctuary you can visit from anywhere', 'slug': 'maya-higa-the-wildlife-sanctuary-you-can-visit-from-anywhere', 'speaker': 'Maya Higa', 'event': 'TED2026', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 568, 'duration_minutes': 9, 'published_at': '2026-05-12', 'recorded_on': '2026-04-14', 'views': 150000, 'topics': ['media', 'social change', 'animals', 'nature', 'social media', 'internet', 'conservation', 'wildlife'], 'image': 'images/talk_001_maya-higa-the-wildlife-sanctuary-you-can-visit-f.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/maya_higa_the_wildlife_sanctuary_you_can_visit_from_anywhere', 'description': 'Creator Maya Higa is on a mission to use the internet to build the next generation of conservationists. Her virtual education center, Alveus Sanctuary, is one of the most-watched sanctuaries on Earth, with dozens of rescued animals and cameras livestreaming to a community of millions inspired to help protect the wildlife. Visit with Bean the Hawk, Winnie the Moo and more - and see what the future of conservation looks like.', 'transcript': 'Maya Higa opens by framing the central tension behind The wildlife sanctuary you can visit from anywhere. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED2026. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['curious minds', 'team discussion', 'classroom']}, {'source_id': '178681', 'title': "Waymo's case for a driverless future", 'slug': 'tekedra-mawakana-sal-khan-waymo-s-case-for-a-driverless-future', 'speaker': 'Tekedra Mawakana, Sal Khan', 'event': 'TED2026', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 1154, 'duration_minutes': 19, 'published_at': '2026-05-11', 'recorded_on': '2026-04-15', 'views': 157919, 'topics': ['technology', 'future', 'society', 'driverless cars'], 'image': 'images/talk_002_tekedra-mawakana-sal-khan-waymo-s-case-for-a-dri.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/tekedra_mawakana_sal_khan_waymo_s_case_for_a_driverless_future', 'description': "What if we could solve the problem of fatal car accidents? Waymo co-CEO Tekedra Mawakana joins TED's Sal Khan to explore why fully autonomous vehicles (where you never have to touch the wheel) could end the dangerous status quo of traffic deaths. She makes the case for why self-driving cars are more than a tech novelty - they're an urgently needed upgrade that could make the world safer for everyone.", 'transcript': "Tekedra Mawakana, Sal Khan opens by framing the central tension behind Waymo's case for a driverless future. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED2026. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.", 'recommended_for': ['solo learning', 'research notes', 'evening watch']}, {'source_id': '177895', 'title': 'Why I love my bad days', 'slug': 'alexi-pappas-why-i-love-my-bad-days', 'speaker': 'Alexi Pappas', 'event': 'TEDNext 2025', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 310, 'duration_minutes': 5, 'published_at': '2026-05-08', 'recorded_on': '2025-11-11', 'views': 6052, 'topics': ['psychology', 'philosophy', 'happiness', 'sports', 'motivation', 'personal growth', 'goals'], 'image': 'images/talk_003_alexi-pappas-why-i-love-my-bad-days.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/alexi_pappas_why_i_love_my_bad_days', 'description': "One month before the Rio Olympics, runner Alexi Pappas couldn't hit her splits in practice. She was begging her watch to change its mind. Then her coach told her to take it off - and shared the best advice she's ever received. That single piece of wisdom led her to break a national record and changed how she chases her goals, carrying her through ultramarathons, a memoir and three films. Bad days aren't a detour, she says - they mean you're right on track.", 'transcript': 'Alexi Pappas opens by framing the central tension behind Why I love my bad days. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TEDNext 2025. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['curious minds', 'team discussion', 'classroom']}, {'source_id': '178367', 'title': 'What really won the trillion-dollar Supreme Court case', 'slug': 'neal-kumar-katyal-what-really-won-the-trillion-dollar-supreme-court-case', 'speaker': 'Neal Kumar Katyal', 'event': 'TED2026', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 1091, 'duration_minutes': 18, 'published_at': '2026-05-07', 'recorded_on': '2026-04-17', 'views': 154312, 'topics': ['culture', 'ai', 'law', 'society', 'policy'], 'image': 'images/talk_004_neal-kumar-katyal-what-really-won-the-trillion-d.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/neal_kumar_katyal_what_really_won_the_trillion_dollar_supreme_court_case', 'description': "In November 2025, Neal Kumar Katyal was asked to do what no US Supreme Court litigator had ever done: convince the justices to strike down a sitting president's signature initiative. After enlisting the help of four unlikely coaches - and one secret weapon he hasn't told anyone about until now - he walked into the courtroom ready for anything. What he discovered about winning and connecting might just change how you think about performing under pressure.", 'transcript': 'Neal Kumar Katyal opens by framing the central tension behind What really won the trillion-dollar Supreme Court case. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED2026. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['solo learning', 'research notes', 'evening watch']}, {'source_id': '178175', 'title': 'The rising cost of dissent in America', 'slug': 'miles-taylor-the-rising-cost-of-dissent-in-america-may-2026', 'speaker': 'Miles Taylor', 'event': 'TEDxMidAtlantic', 'talk_type': 'TEDx Talk', 'duration_seconds': 1166, 'duration_minutes': 19, 'published_at': '2026-05-04', 'recorded_on': '2025-11-01', 'views': 154789, 'topics': ['politics', 'media', 'social change', 'united states', 'democracy', 'government'], 'image': 'images/talk_005_miles-taylor-the-rising-cost-of-dissent-in-ameri.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/miles_taylor_the_rising_cost_of_dissent_in_america_may_2026', 'description': "Former senior US national security official Miles Taylor shares a personal account that raises a broader civic concern: the growing cost of dissent in American public life. Drawing on his experience inside government and living the consequences of speaking openly, he says that the real threat to US democracy isn't the politicians or hard-liners - it's the two-thirds of Americans who don't speak up. (This talk contains mature language.)", 'transcript': 'Miles Taylor opens by framing the central tension behind The rising cost of dissent in America. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TEDxMidAtlantic. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['curious minds', 'team discussion', 'classroom']}, {'source_id': '178086', 'title': 'Why AI is unlikely to become conscious', 'slug': 'anil-seth-why-ai-is-unlikely-to-become-conscious', 'speaker': 'Anil Seth', 'event': 'TED2026', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 897, 'duration_minutes': 15, 'published_at': '2026-05-01', 'recorded_on': '2026-04-16', 'views': 191682, 'topics': ['technology', 'future', 'brain', 'consciousness', 'ai'], 'image': 'images/talk_006_anil-seth-why-ai-is-unlikely-to-become-conscious.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/anil_seth_why_ai_is_unlikely_to_become_conscious', 'description': 'We see consciousness in AI the same way we see faces in clouds, says neuroscientist Anil Seth. He explores the all-too-human tendency to project inner life onto machines that are brilliant mimics, not sentient beings, and gives a definitive answer to the urgent question: Will AI ever gain consciousness?', 'transcript': 'Anil Seth opens by framing the central tension behind Why AI is unlikely to become conscious. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED2026. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['solo learning', 'research notes', 'evening watch']}, {'source_id': '175757', 'title': 'Reimagining traditional architecture for modern needs', 'slug': 'riyad-joucka-reimagining-traditional-architecture-for-modern-needs', 'speaker': 'Riyad Joucka', 'event': 'TED@BCG', 'talk_type': 'TED Institute Talk', 'duration_seconds': 492, 'duration_minutes': 8, 'published_at': '2026-04-30', 'recorded_on': '2025-10-23', 'views': 153822, 'topics': ['technology', 'design', 'architecture', 'urban planning', 'innovation', '3d printing'], 'image': 'images/talk_007_riyad-joucka-reimagining-traditional-architectur.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/riyad_joucka_reimagining_traditional_architecture_for_modern_needs', 'description': "Architect Riyad Joucka believes your home should be a mirror of who you are. Using 3D printing and ancient architectural wisdom, he's designing efficient, personal homes that respond to context, climate and culture without sacrificing character. He makes the case that we should start designing for people, not the market.", 'transcript': 'Riyad Joucka opens by framing the central tension behind Reimagining traditional architecture for modern needs. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED@BCG. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['curious minds', 'team discussion', 'classroom']}, {'source_id': '176563', 'title': 'How to invite creativity into your life', 'slug': 'rose-b-simpson-debbie-millman-how-to-invite-creativity-into-your-life', 'speaker': 'Rose B. Simpson, Debbie Millman', 'event': 'TEDNext 2025', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 1065, 'duration_minutes': 18, 'published_at': '2026-04-29', 'recorded_on': '2025-11-10', 'views': 170066, 'topics': ['culture', 'nature', 'creativity', 'art', 'storytelling', 'mindfulness'], 'image': 'images/talk_008_rose-b-simpson-debbie-millman-how-to-invite-crea.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/rose_b_simpson_debbie_millman_how_to_invite_creativity_into_your_life', 'description': 'What do you hear when you sit in silence? For artist Rose B. Simpson, that question is the beginning of all art. She comes from a line of ceramic artists stretching back generations and, as part of her multidisciplinary work, she also builds custom lowrider cars. (If that sounds like a contradiction, that\'s kind of the point.) In conversation with "Design Matters" podcast host Debbie Millman, Simpson invites you to find your own aesthetic - not by searching, but by listening.', 'transcript': 'Rose B. Simpson, Debbie Millman opens by framing the central tension behind How to invite creativity into your life. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TEDNext 2025. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['solo learning', 'research notes', 'evening watch']}, {'source_id': '175453', 'title': 'You got what you wanted. Now what?', 'slug': 'debbie-millman-you-got-what-you-wanted-now-what', 'speaker': 'Debbie Millman', 'event': 'TEDNext 2025', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 473, 'duration_minutes': 8, 'published_at': '2026-04-27', 'recorded_on': '2025-11-09', 'views': 190209, 'topics': ['design', 'creativity', 'personal growth'], 'image': 'images/talk_009_debbie-millman-you-got-what-you-wanted-now-what.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/debbie_millman_you_got_what_you_wanted_now_what', 'description': 'Over two decades of interviewing countless creative people, Debbie Millman (host of the iconic "Design Matters" podcast) had a realization: the pride and joy of accomplishing something often evaporates almost instantly. She explains how to stop chasing external validation for your achievements and instead live for the act of creation itself.', 'transcript': 'Debbie Millman opens by framing the central tension behind You got what you wanted. Now what?. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TEDNext 2025. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['curious minds', 'team discussion', 'classroom']}, {'source_id': '177490', 'title': 'What Kosovo can teach the world about freedom', 'slug': 'vjosa-osmani-sadriu-what-kosovo-can-teach-the-world-about-freedom', 'speaker': 'Vjosa Osmani Sadriu', 'event': 'TED2026', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 1047, 'duration_minutes': 17, 'published_at': '2026-04-24', 'recorded_on': '2026-04-14', 'views': 176972, 'topics': ['politics', 'social change', 'leadership', 'democracy', 'government'], 'image': 'images/talk_010_vjosa-osmani-sadriu-what-kosovo-can-teach-the-wo.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/vjosa_osmani_sadriu_what_kosovo_can_teach_the_world_about_freedom', 'description': '"Truth is the real oxygen for democracy," says Vjosa Osmani Sadriu, the 6th President of the Republic of Kosovo. As a child of war, she once longed for someone to save her people. Now she\'s been in the rooms where decisions are made - and she\'s never forgotten what brought her there. In conversation with solutions journalist Angus Hervey, she reflects on what it takes to defend democracy in a world where truth itself is under threat. (Recorded on April 14, 2026)', 'transcript': 'Vjosa Osmani Sadriu opens by framing the central tension behind What Kosovo can teach the world about freedom. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED2026. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['solo learning', 'research notes', 'evening watch']}, {'source_id': '177489', 'title': 'Beware the power of prediction', 'slug': 'carissa-veliz-beware-the-power-of-prediction', 'speaker': 'Carissa Veliz', 'event': 'TED2026', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 728, 'duration_minutes': 12, 'published_at': '2026-04-23', 'recorded_on': '2026-04-14', 'views': 267371, 'topics': ['technology', 'future', 'ai', 'ethics'], 'image': 'images/talk_011_carissa-veliz-beware-the-power-of-prediction.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/carissa_veliz_beware_the_power_of_prediction', 'description': "What do the story of Oedipus and your insurance premiums have in common? They are both driven by self-fulfilling prophecies. Philosopher and TED Fellow Carissa Veliz traces the hidden power of prediction, from Roman emperors who banned prophets to the AI algorithms quietly making decisions about your life right now. We tend to associate predictions with knowledge, she says, but they're actually attempts to grab power. So the next time someone tells you a specific outcome is inevitable, remember: they aren't describing the future - they're selling it.", 'transcript': 'Carissa Veliz opens by framing the central tension behind Beware the power of prediction. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED2026. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['curious minds', 'team discussion', 'classroom']}, {'source_id': '177096', 'title': 'The problem with billionaires - and the debut of True Net Worth', 'slug': 'randall-lane-the-problem-with-billionaires-and-the-debut-of-true-net-worth', 'speaker': 'Randall Lane', 'event': 'TED2026', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 499, 'duration_minutes': 8, 'published_at': '2026-04-20', 'recorded_on': '2026-04-16', 'views': 221434, 'topics': ['culture', 'economics', 'philanthropy', 'society', 'money', 'finance'], 'image': 'images/talk_012_randall-lane-the-problem-with-billionaires-and-t.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/randall_lane_the_problem_with_billionaires_and_the_debut_of_true_net_worth', 'description': "As chief content officer of Forbes, Randall Lane oversees the magazine's signature list of billionaires, tracking the richest people on Earth. But he has noticed that this prompts the ultra-wealthy to stockpile their money instead of spending it on the public good. He debuts a new ranking - True Net Worth - that applauds billionaires for their philanthropy and rewards generosity. Guess who's in the top five?", 'transcript': 'Randall Lane opens by framing the central tension behind The problem with billionaires - and the debut of True Net Worth. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED2026. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['solo learning', 'research notes', 'evening watch']}, {'source_id': '175050', 'title': 'A cheat sheet for accelerating clean energy', 'slug': 'kimiko-hirata-a-cheat-sheet-for-accelerating-clean-energy', 'speaker': 'Kimiko Hirata', 'event': 'TED Countdown Summit 2025', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 586, 'duration_minutes': 10, 'published_at': '2026-04-20', 'recorded_on': '2025-06-18', 'views': 191819, 'topics': ['climate change', 'policy', 'countdown', 'renewable energy', 'fossil fuels'], 'image': 'images/talk_013_kimiko-hirata-a-cheat-sheet-for-accelerating-cle.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/kimiko_hirata_a_cheat_sheet_for_accelerating_clean_energy', 'description': 'After the Fukushima disaster shut down Japan\'s nuclear reactors, the coal industry rushed in to fill the energy gap. As climate advocate Kimiko Hirata watched dozens of new coal plant proposals quietly surface across the country - each one locking in decades of future emissions - she resolved to make them impossible to ignore. She shares how a small, scrappy civil society movement took on a fossil-fuel-dependent economy and got people to say "yes" to a renewable future.', 'transcript': 'Kimiko Hirata opens by framing the central tension behind A cheat sheet for accelerating clean energy. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED Countdown Summit 2025. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['curious minds', 'team discussion', 'classroom']}, {'source_id': '176964', 'title': 'How I created OpenClaw, the breakthrough AI agent', 'slug': 'peter-steinberger-how-i-created-openclaw-the-breakthrough-ai-agent', 'speaker': 'Peter Steinberger', 'event': 'TED2026', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 1055, 'duration_minutes': 18, 'published_at': '2026-04-17', 'recorded_on': '2026-04-16', 'views': 551544, 'topics': ['technology', 'computers', 'ai', 'internet', 'machine learning', 'artificial intelligence'], 'image': 'images/talk_014_peter-steinberger-how-i-created-openclaw-the-bre.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/peter_steinberger_how_i_created_openclaw_the_breakthrough_ai_agent', 'description': 'OpenClaw creator Peter Steinberger takes us back to the transformative moment he let his AI agent loose on the internet, igniting one of the world\'s fastest-growing open-source projects. He makes a fascinating (and slightly unnerving) case that agents are a real shift, not just better versions of chatbots, and explores how they might reshape your ability to work, build and create. "The lobster is loose, and it\'s not going back into the tank," he says. (Followed by a brief Q&A with TED Chairman Chris Anderson)', 'transcript': 'Peter Steinberger opens by framing the central tension behind How I created OpenClaw, the breakthrough AI agent. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED2026. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['solo learning', 'research notes', 'evening watch']}, {'source_id': '176887', 'title': 'A plan to stop AI from automating our decline', 'slug': 'gina-raimondo-a-plan-to-stop-ai-from-automating-our-decline', 'speaker': 'Gina Raimondo', 'event': 'TED2026', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 951, 'duration_minutes': 16, 'published_at': '2026-04-16', 'recorded_on': '2026-04-14', 'views': 229795, 'topics': ['politics', 'technology', 'business', 'social change', 'work', 'ai'], 'image': 'images/talk_015_gina-raimondo-a-plan-to-stop-ai-from-automating-.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/gina_raimondo_a_plan_to_stop_ai_from_automating_our_decline', 'description': 'The United States is on track to win the AI race - and hollow itself out in the process, says Gina Raimondo, former Governor of Rhode Island and US Secretary of Commerce. In this unflinching look at the threat of AI-induced economic disruption and social unrest, she offers a concrete blueprint to prepare workers for what\'s coming next. "AI is a 100-year technology and needs a 100-year response," she says. Is America up to the challenge?', 'transcript': 'Gina Raimondo opens by framing the central tension behind A plan to stop AI from automating our decline. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED2026. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['curious minds', 'team discussion', 'classroom']}, {'source_id': '175041', 'title': 'East African sound meets cosmic trap', 'slug': 'akoth-jumadi-and-mr-lu-east-african-sound-meets-cosmic-trap', 'speaker': 'Akoth Jumadi and Mr. Lu', 'event': 'TED Countdown Summit 2025', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 483, 'duration_minutes': 8, 'published_at': '2026-04-15', 'recorded_on': '2025-06-18', 'views': 2781, 'topics': ['music', 'performance', 'africa', 'art', 'sound'], 'image': 'images/talk_016_akoth-jumadi-and-mr-lu-east-african-sound-meets-.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/akoth_jumadi_and_mr_lu_east_african_sound_meets_cosmic_trap', 'description': 'Kenyan music duo Akoth Jumadi and MR. LU* fuse tribal roots with cosmic trap and celestial R&B, creating a hypnotic sound where ancient rhythms meet the future.', 'transcript': 'Akoth Jumadi and Mr. Lu opens by framing the central tension behind East African sound meets cosmic trap. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED Countdown Summit 2025. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['solo learning', 'research notes', 'evening watch']}, {'source_id': '176566', 'title': 'What I got wrong about changing the world', 'slug': 'malala-yousafzai-what-i-got-wrong-about-changing-the-world', 'speaker': 'Malala Yousafzai', 'event': 'TED2026', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 703, 'duration_minutes': 12, 'published_at': '2026-04-14', 'recorded_on': '2026-04-14', 'views': 349363, 'topics': ['education', 'social change', 'activism', 'middle east', 'human rights'], 'image': 'images/talk_017_malala-yousafzai-what-i-got-wrong-about-changing.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/malala_yousafzai_what_i_got_wrong_about_changing_the_world', 'description': "Malala Yousafzai has spent her life advocating for girls' education - surviving an assassination attempt at 15, meeting with world leaders and then watching hard-won progress collapse when Afghanistan fell to the Taliban in 2021. That moment of despair forced her to completely rethink what it means to create change, and what she discovered replaced her shattered optimism with something more powerful and more honest. Hear how to keep fighting for the future you want, even when hope feels lost.", 'transcript': 'Malala Yousafzai opens by framing the central tension behind What I got wrong about changing the world. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED2026. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['curious minds', 'team discussion', 'classroom']}, {'source_id': '174201', 'title': 'Amman, Jordan', 'slug': 'ted-idea-search-amman-jordan', 'speaker': 'TED Idea Search', 'event': 'TED Originals', 'talk_type': 'Original Content', 'duration_seconds': 2610, 'duration_minutes': 44, 'published_at': '2026-04-09', 'recorded_on': '2026-04-09', 'views': 23418, 'topics': ['social change'], 'image': 'images/talk_018_ted-idea-search-amman-jordan.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/ted_idea_search_amman_jordan', 'description': "The TED Idea Search wraps up in Amman, Jordan, in a 2,000-year-old Roman amphitheater and in front of a crowd of 4,000. What unfolds inside those stone walls is something the series hasn't quite seen before: speakers shaped by the weight of living in a region the world tends to define for itself. From a mountaineer who turned grief into motivation to a therapist rewriting the Arab world's language around mental health, the final city makes the strongest case yet that the best ideas can come from anywhere.", 'transcript': 'TED Idea Search opens by framing the central tension behind Amman, Jordan. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED Originals. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['solo learning', 'research notes', 'evening watch']}, {'source_id': '175828', 'title': 'A musical journey through Turkana', 'slug': 'turkana-sessions-a-musical-journey-through-turkana', 'speaker': 'Turkana Sessions', 'event': 'TED Countdown Summit 2025', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 401, 'duration_minutes': 7, 'published_at': '2026-04-09', 'recorded_on': '2025-06-16', 'views': 4223, 'topics': ['music', 'performance', 'africa'], 'image': 'images/talk_019_turkana-sessions-a-musical-journey-through-turka.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/turkana_sessions_a_musical_journey_through_turkana', 'description': 'The genre-defying band Turkana Sessions takes us on a musical tour through the soundscape of northwest Kenya, with Elizabeth Korkel singing and Eddie Grey shredding on guitar.', 'transcript': 'Turkana Sessions opens by framing the central tension behind A musical journey through Turkana. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED Countdown Summit 2025. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['curious minds', 'team discussion', 'classroom']}, {'source_id': '175296', 'title': "A whale's-eye-view of the ocean", 'slug': 'eric-stackpole-a-whale-s-eye-view-of-the-ocean', 'speaker': 'Eric Stackpole', 'event': 'TEDNext 2025', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 311, 'duration_minutes': 5, 'published_at': '2026-04-08', 'recorded_on': '2025-11-11', 'views': 193174, 'topics': ['science', 'technology', 'animals', 'exploration', 'ocean'], 'image': 'images/talk_020_eric-stackpole-a-whale-s-eye-view-of-the-ocean.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/eric_stackpole_a_whale_s_eye_view_of_the_ocean', 'description': "A hand-built camera with suction cups captured something no one had ever seen: two sperm whales communicating and swimming together in the deep ocean. Engineer Eric Stackpole shares the story of how a scrappy, DIY tool revealed this intimate glimpse into the lives of these giants - and makes the case that the only limit to what we can discover is what we're curious enough to explore.", 'transcript': "Eric Stackpole opens by framing the central tension behind A whale's-eye-view of the ocean. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TEDNext 2025. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.", 'recommended_for': ['solo learning', 'research notes', 'evening watch']}, {'source_id': '175934', 'title': 'The art and science of wine tasting', 'slug': 'qian-janice-wang-the-art-and-science-of-wine-tasting', 'speaker': 'Qian Janice Wang', 'event': 'TEDxNoVA', 'talk_type': 'TEDx Talk', 'duration_seconds': 919, 'duration_minutes': 15, 'published_at': '2026-04-07', 'recorded_on': '2025-10-10', 'views': 181481, 'topics': ['science', 'food', 'brain'], 'image': 'images/talk_021_qian-janice-wang-the-art-and-science-of-wine-tas.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/qian_janice_wang_the_art_and_science_of_wine_tasting', 'description': "No two people taste wine the same way, and science is starting to show us why. Sensory scientist Qian Janice Wang explores why experts and beginners experience complexity so differently - revealing that what makes a wine great may have less to do with what's in the glass and more to do with what's happening in your brain.", 'transcript': 'Qian Janice Wang opens by framing the central tension behind The art and science of wine tasting. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TEDxNoVA. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['curious minds', 'team discussion', 'classroom']}, {'source_id': '171659', 'title': 'The accidental brilliance of makeshift signs', 'slug': 'kate-canales-the-accidental-brilliance-of-makeshift-signs', 'speaker': 'Kate Canales', 'event': 'TEDNext 2025', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 466, 'duration_minutes': 8, 'published_at': '2026-04-06', 'recorded_on': '2025-11-11', 'views': 203431, 'topics': ['culture', 'technology', 'design', 'creativity', 'art', 'humor', 'society'], 'image': 'images/talk_022_kate-canales-the-accidental-brilliance-of-makesh.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/kate_canales_the_accidental_brilliance_of_makeshift_signs', 'description': "What happens when the design of everyday things misses the mark? People fill in the blanks. Designer Kate Canales has spent more than 20 years photographing the handmade, improvised signs that appear when the original falls short. From perplexing bathroom directions to our struggles with doors and point-of-sale machines, her photos capture something technology can't replace: our instinct to look out for each other and leave a few instructions behind.", 'transcript': 'Kate Canales opens by framing the central tension behind The accidental brilliance of makeshift signs. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TEDNext 2025. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['solo learning', 'research notes', 'evening watch']}, {'source_id': '175830', 'title': "The nurse who can smell Parkinson's", 'slug': 'joy-milne-the-nurse-who-can-smell-parkinson-s', 'speaker': 'Joy Milne', 'event': 'TEDxManchester', 'talk_type': 'TEDx Talk', 'duration_seconds': 1077, 'duration_minutes': 18, 'published_at': '2026-04-03', 'recorded_on': '2023-03-04', 'views': 203929, 'topics': ['science', 'innovation', 'disease', 'health', 'health care', 'biology', 'medicine'], 'image': 'images/talk_023_joy-milne-the-nurse-who-can-smell-parkinson-s.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/joy_milne_the_nurse_who_can_smell_parkinson_s', 'description': "What does Parkinson's smell like? Ask nurse Joy Milne. Born with a hypersensitive nose, she spent a lifetime learning to recognize diseases through their scents. When she smelled Parkinson's on her husband years before his diagnosis, she decided to put her gift to the test. Today, her extraordinary nose has been translated into a non-invasive test - helping researchers diagnose what was right under their noses all along.", 'transcript': "Joy Milne opens by framing the central tension behind The nurse who can smell Parkinson's. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TEDxManchester. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.", 'recommended_for': ['curious minds', 'team discussion', 'classroom']}, {'source_id': '174199', 'title': 'Buenos Aires, Argentina', 'slug': 'ted-idea-search-buenos-aires-argentina', 'speaker': 'TED Idea Search', 'event': 'TED Originals', 'talk_type': 'Original Content', 'duration_seconds': 2561, 'duration_minutes': 43, 'published_at': '2026-04-02', 'recorded_on': '2026-04-02', 'views': 31212, 'topics': ['social change'], 'image': 'images/talk_024_ted-idea-search-buenos-aires-argentina.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/ted_idea_search_buenos_aires_argentina', 'description': 'The TED Idea Search arrives in Buenos Aires, a city with a fierce intellectual tradition, as 10 speakers deliver talks in a stunning warehouse that\'s home to the city\'s iconic opera sets, competing for a chance to speak on the TED main stage. Watch as a Gen Z voice reframes "brain rot" as a secret diplomatic tool and a surgeon explores the future of robotic medicine, reminding us why the human touch still matters - and much more. Choosing just one to represent Buenos Aires to the world turns out to be one of the hardest decisions yet.', 'transcript': 'TED Idea Search opens by framing the central tension behind Buenos Aires, Argentina. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED Originals. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['solo learning', 'research notes', 'evening watch']}, {'source_id': '175297', 'title': "I let DaddyGPT parent my kids. Here's what I learned", 'slug': 'stephen-remedios-i-let-daddygpt-parent-my-kids-here-s-what-i-learned', 'speaker': 'Stephen Remedios', 'event': 'TED@BCG', 'talk_type': 'TED Institute Talk', 'duration_seconds': 671, 'duration_minutes': 11, 'published_at': '2026-04-02', 'recorded_on': '2025-10-23', 'views': 201276, 'topics': ['technology', 'parenting', 'ai', 'kids'], 'image': 'images/talk_025_stephen-remedios-i-let-daddygpt-parent-my-kids-h.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/stephen_remedios_i_let_daddygpt_parent_my_kids_here_s_what_i_learned', 'description': "As the world races toward digital perfection, tech humanist Stephen Remedios tried to optimize the messiest and most imperfect of all human work: parenting. He shares the story of DaddyGPT, a digital version of himself built to help raise his kids - until they began to prefer it over him. What unfolds is a personal look at the limits of AI, and a reminder that what matters most isn't getting it right every time but showing up with the authentic imperfection only humans have.", 'transcript': "Stephen Remedios opens by framing the central tension behind I let DaddyGPT parent my kids. Here's what I learned. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED@BCG. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.", 'recommended_for': ['curious minds', 'team discussion', 'classroom']}, {'source_id': '175452', 'title': 'A brilliant blend of ballet, hip-hop and African dance', 'slug': 'ghetto-classics-dance-a-brilliant-blend-of-ballet-hip-hop-and-african-dance', 'speaker': 'Ghetto Classics Dance', 'event': 'TED Countdown Summit 2025', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 434, 'duration_minutes': 7, 'published_at': '2026-04-01', 'recorded_on': '2025-06-17', 'views': 3772, 'topics': ['performance', 'africa', 'art', 'dance', 'countdown'], 'image': 'images/talk_026_ghetto-classics-dance-a-brilliant-blend-of-balle.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/ghetto_classics_dance_a_brilliant_blend_of_ballet_hip_hop_and_african_dance', 'description': "Watch the performers of Ghetto Classics Dance light up the stage with a breathtaking fusion of traditional African dance, classical ballet and modern hip-hop. Founded in Korogocho, one of Nairobi's most under-resourced neighborhoods, this community-driven program empowers dancers through intensive training and mentorship.", 'transcript': 'Ghetto Classics Dance opens by framing the central tension behind A brilliant blend of ballet, hip-hop and African dance. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED Countdown Summit 2025. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['solo learning', 'research notes', 'evening watch']}, {'source_id': '175374', 'title': '5 practical ways to take control of your life', 'slug': 'jim-vandehei-5-practical-ways-to-take-control-of-your-life', 'speaker': 'Jim VandeHei', 'event': 'TEDNext 2025', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 654, 'duration_minutes': 11, 'published_at': '2026-03-31', 'recorded_on': '2025-11-11', 'views': 243174, 'topics': ['leadership', 'success', 'motivation', 'personal growth', 'goals'], 'image': 'images/talk_027_jim-vandehei-5-practical-ways-to-take-control-of.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/jim_vandehei_5_practical_ways_to_take_control_of_your_life', 'description': 'You can\'t control the world - but you can control you. That\'s the mantra that took Axios CEO Jim VandeHei, a once "unremarkably unremarkable 20-year-old," all the way to launching companies and interviewing presidents. He breaks down a career\'s worth of observations into five deceptively simple things you can control, and explores why mastering them can change the trajectory of your life.', 'transcript': 'Jim VandeHei opens by framing the central tension behind 5 practical ways to take control of your life. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TEDNext 2025. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['curious minds', 'team discussion', 'classroom']}, {'source_id': '175298', 'title': 'Stress resets, the ultimate mental health hack', 'slug': 'jenny-taitz-stress-resets-the-ultimate-mental-health-hack', 'speaker': 'Jenny Taitz', 'event': 'TEDNext 2025', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 630, 'duration_minutes': 10, 'published_at': '2026-03-30', 'recorded_on': '2025-11-10', 'views': 263345, 'topics': ['science', 'psychology', 'relationships', 'personal growth', 'mental health', 'emotions'], 'image': 'images/talk_028_jenny-taitz-stress-resets-the-ultimate-mental-he.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/jenny_taitz_stress_resets_the_ultimate_mental_health_hack', 'description': 'Stress is contagious - but so is calm. Psychologist Jenny Taitz explains why one stressful moment tends to snowball into the next, and shares small, immediate resets you can practice anywhere to break the spiral before it starts.', 'transcript': 'Jenny Taitz opens by framing the central tension behind Stress resets, the ultimate mental health hack. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TEDNext 2025. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['solo learning', 'research notes', 'evening watch']}, {'source_id': '174198', 'title': 'Chicago, USA', 'slug': 'ted-idea-search-chicago-usa', 'speaker': 'TED Idea Search', 'event': 'TED Originals', 'talk_type': 'Original Content', 'duration_seconds': 2769, 'duration_minutes': 46, 'published_at': '2026-03-27', 'recorded_on': '2026-03-27', 'views': 28577, 'topics': ['social change'], 'image': 'images/talk_029_ted-idea-search-chicago-usa.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/ted_idea_search_chicago_usa', 'description': 'In the Windy City, 10 Chicagoans step onto the iconic red circle, each with six minutes to prove they have an idea that could change everything. Among them: a chemist who believes we can deploy precision medicine to save endangered species, a journalist creating tools to navigate difficult conversations and a runner challenging the narrative of a divided city by exploring every one of its streets. The stakes are personal, the competition is fierce - and one speaker will earn the chance to take their idea to the main stage at TED in Vancouver.', 'transcript': 'TED Idea Search opens by framing the central tension behind Chicago, USA. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED Originals. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['curious minds', 'team discussion', 'classroom']}, {'source_id': '175334', 'title': 'Why the world is still not built for women', 'slug': 'virginia-santy-why-the-world-is-still-not-built-for-women', 'speaker': 'Virginia Santy', 'event': 'TEDxMileHigh', 'talk_type': 'TEDx Talk', 'duration_seconds': 804, 'duration_minutes': 13, 'published_at': '2026-03-26', 'recorded_on': '2022-11-12', 'views': 214046, 'topics': ['design', 'cities', 'urban planning', 'social change', 'women', 'tedx', 'feminism'], 'image': 'images/talk_030_virginia-santy-why-the-world-is-still-not-built-.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/virginia_santy_why_the_world_is_still_not_built_for_women', 'description': 'Design consultant Virginia Santy set out to create an office space built specifically for women, flipping the script on the subtle (and not-so-subtle) ways that workplaces and cities still fail them. The results were striking: greater productivity, deeper collaboration and an environment where women felt genuinely valued, leading her to ask a simple question: What would the world look like if we designed with women in mind?', 'transcript': 'Virginia Santy opens by framing the central tension behind Why the world is still not built for women. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TEDxMileHigh. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['solo learning', 'research notes', 'evening watch']}, {'source_id': '174197', 'title': 'Singapore', 'slug': 'ted-idea-search-singapore', 'speaker': 'TED Idea Search', 'event': 'TED Originals', 'talk_type': 'Original Content', 'duration_seconds': 0, 'duration_minutes': 1, 'published_at': '2026-03-25', 'recorded_on': '2026-03-25', 'views': 23267, 'topics': ['social change'], 'image': 'images/talk_031_ted-idea-search-singapore.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/ted_idea_search_singapore', 'description': "The TED Idea Search touches down in Singapore, where eight speakers compete for an extraordinary prize. From a diver-turned-ocean-restorer reviving dead coral reefs to a scientist growing sustainable building materials out of fungus and a government insider reimagining public institutions, the ideas are as diverse as the Lion City itself. As TED's coaches push each speaker to transform their thinking into a powerful narrative, nerves rise, breakthroughs emerge and one speaker earns the opportunity to share their idea on the global stage.", 'transcript': 'TED Idea Search opens by framing the central tension behind Singapore. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED Originals. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['curious minds', 'team discussion', 'classroom']}, {'source_id': '174672', 'title': 'My bank called in the middle of my TED Talk', 'slug': 'mike-albo-my-bank-called-in-the-middle-of-my-ted-talk', 'speaker': 'Mike Albo', 'event': 'TEDNext 2025', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 344, 'duration_minutes': 6, 'published_at': '2026-03-25', 'recorded_on': '2025-11-10', 'views': 197679, 'topics': ['culture', 'technology', 'entertainment', 'consumerism', 'comedy', 'data'], 'image': 'images/talk_032_mike-albo-my-bank-called-in-the-middle-of-my-ted.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/mike_albo_my_bank_called_in_the_middle_of_my_ted_talk', 'description': 'In this TED Talk gone wrong, comedian Mike Albo receives an unexpected call from his bank. The result: a hilariously uncomfortable tour of his purchase history, and a reminder that in the digital age, our data knows us a little too well.', 'transcript': 'Mike Albo opens by framing the central tension behind My bank called in the middle of my TED Talk. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TEDNext 2025. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['solo learning', 'research notes', 'evening watch']}, {'source_id': '174466', 'title': '3 ways to create a truly original design', 'slug': 'lope-gutierrez-ruiz-3-ways-to-create-a-truly-original-design', 'speaker': 'Lope Gutierrez-Ruiz', 'event': 'TEDNext 2025', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 355, 'duration_minutes': 6, 'published_at': '2026-03-24', 'recorded_on': '2025-11-10', 'views': 217982, 'topics': ['culture', 'design', 'media', 'collaboration', 'creativity', 'art', 'ted fellows', 'animation'], 'image': 'images/talk_033_lope-gutierrez-ruiz-3-ways-to-create-a-truly-ori.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/lope_gutierrez_ruiz_3_ways_to_create_a_truly_original_design', 'description': "In a world where design trends are quietly converging - same color palettes, same typography, same illustration styles - how do you make work that actually looks different? Designer and TED Fellow Lope Gutierrez-Ruiz distills his answer into three sharp, counterintuitive ideas, ticking through his studio's own funky creations to show how you can make things that stand out.", 'transcript': 'Lope Gutierrez-Ruiz opens by framing the central tension behind 3 ways to create a truly original design. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TEDNext 2025. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['curious minds', 'team discussion', 'classroom']}, {'source_id': '174464', 'title': '3 things I wish I knew when I was broke', 'slug': 'vivian-tu-3-things-i-wish-i-knew-when-i-was-broke', 'speaker': 'Vivian Tu', 'event': 'TEDNext 2025', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 560, 'duration_minutes': 9, 'published_at': '2026-03-23', 'recorded_on': '2025-11-10', 'views': 300368, 'topics': ['business', 'personal growth', 'women in business', 'money', 'finance'], 'image': 'images/talk_034_vivian-tu-3-things-i-wish-i-knew-when-i-was-brok.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/vivian_tu_3_things_i_wish_i_knew_when_i_was_broke', 'description': "Finance doesn't have to feel like a foreign language. Wall Street trader-turned-financial educator Vivian Tu helps millions of people make sense of money, breaking down complex concepts into everyday terms you can understand. She shares how she broke free from the stress of living paycheck to paycheck - and explores how we can shift power structures to give everyone a real shot at building wealth.", 'transcript': 'Vivian Tu opens by framing the central tension behind 3 things I wish I knew when I was broke. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TEDNext 2025. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['solo learning', 'research notes', 'evening watch']}, {'source_id': '174728', 'title': 'Joy will find you - if you let it', 'slug': 'david-larbi-joy-will-find-you-if-you-let-it', 'speaker': 'David Larbi', 'event': 'TEDNext 2025', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 305, 'duration_minutes': 5, 'published_at': '2026-03-20', 'recorded_on': '2025-11-10', 'views': 243270, 'topics': ['performance', 'creativity', 'poetry', 'happiness', 'personal growth'], 'image': 'images/talk_035_david-larbi-joy-will-find-you-if-you-let-it.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/david_larbi_joy_will_find_you_if_you_let_it', 'description': 'Author David Larbi recites a poem about the journey toward joy, reminding us of all the ways it can be found: having a conversation with a stranger, tasting the perfect bite of food or enjoying a good stretch. Joy is all around us - you just need to know where to look.', 'transcript': 'David Larbi opens by framing the central tension behind Joy will find you - if you let it. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TEDNext 2025. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['curious minds', 'team discussion', 'classroom']}, {'source_id': '174196', 'title': 'London, UK', 'slug': 'ted-idea-search-london-uk', 'speaker': 'TED Idea Search', 'event': 'TED Originals', 'talk_type': 'Original Content', 'duration_seconds': 2786, 'duration_minutes': 46, 'published_at': '2026-03-19', 'recorded_on': '2026-03-19', 'views': 38468, 'topics': ['social change'], 'image': 'images/talk_036_ted-idea-search-london-uk.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/ted_idea_search_london_uk', 'description': "In London, the TED Idea Search brings together 10 voices from one of the world's most influential cultural capitals to compete for the opportunity to speak on the main stage at TED. From a civil engineer revealing the invisible infrastructure shaping our cities to a classical singer uncovering the erased history of women in music, the ideas on offer are both deeply personal and global in scope. When the lights come up, London doesn't hold back - and one speaker delivers a talk no one in that room will soon forget.", 'transcript': 'TED Idea Search opens by framing the central tension behind London, UK. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED Originals. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['solo learning', 'research notes', 'evening watch']}, {'source_id': '173046', 'title': 'How to tune your inner voice', 'slug': 'rhonda-ross-daniel-alexander-jones-how-to-tune-your-inner-voice', 'speaker': 'Rhonda Ross, Daniel Alexander Jones', 'event': 'TEDNext 2025', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 1196, 'duration_minutes': 20, 'published_at': '2026-03-19', 'recorded_on': '2025-11-09', 'views': 226951, 'topics': ['culture', 'music', 'creativity', 'art', 'relationships', 'personal growth', 'society', 'ted fellows', 'emotions'], 'image': 'images/talk_037_rhonda-ross-daniel-alexander-jones-how-to-tune-y.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/rhonda_ross_daniel_alexander_jones_how_to_tune_your_inner_voice', 'description': 'To calm the storm inside your mind, you must first understand it. Singer and actress Rhonda Ross shares her theory of "emotional sovereignty" - the idea that your feelings aren\'t shaped just by your circumstances, but by the thoughts running on loop in your head. In conversation with scholar and TED Fellow Daniel Alexander Jones, Ross introduces the unexpected, music-rooted practice for taking control of your narrative.', 'transcript': 'Rhonda Ross, Daniel Alexander Jones opens by framing the central tension behind How to tune your inner voice. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TEDNext 2025. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['curious minds', 'team discussion', 'classroom']}, {'source_id': '174671', 'title': 'The 6 eras of NBA fashion - from restrained to radical', 'slug': 'mitchell-s-jackson-the-6-eras-of-nba-fashion-from-restrained-to-radical', 'speaker': 'Mitchell S. Jackson', 'event': 'TEDNext 2025', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 564, 'duration_minutes': 9, 'published_at': '2026-03-19', 'recorded_on': '2025-11-11', 'views': 183882, 'topics': ['culture', 'history', 'sports', 'fashion', 'ted fellows', 'protest'], 'image': 'images/talk_038_mitchell-s-jackson-the-6-eras-of-nba-fashion-fro.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/mitchell_s_jackson_the_6_eras_of_nba_fashion_from_restrained_to_radical', 'description': 'What are you wearing, and why? This is the question that writer and TED Fellow Mitchell S. Jackson asks as he unpacks the six eras of NBA style. Tracing an arc from Bill Russell to Lebron James and beyond, he explores how players use fashion on and off the court to challenge the limits placed upon them - revealing a deeper story about culture, identity and power.', 'transcript': 'Mitchell S. Jackson opens by framing the central tension behind The 6 eras of NBA fashion - from restrained to radical. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TEDNext 2025. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['solo learning', 'research notes', 'evening watch']}, {'source_id': '174584', 'title': 'I taught rats to drive. They taught me to enjoy the ride', 'slug': 'kelly-lambert-i-taught-rats-to-drive-they-taught-me-to-enjoy-the-ride', 'speaker': 'Kelly Lambert', 'event': 'TEDxRVA Youth', 'talk_type': 'TEDx Talk', 'duration_seconds': 840, 'duration_minutes': 14, 'published_at': '2026-03-18', 'recorded_on': '2025-11-09', 'views': 217160, 'topics': ['science', 'animals', 'happiness', 'brain', 'neuroscience', 'tedx', 'emotions'], 'image': 'images/talk_039_kelly-lambert-i-taught-rats-to-drive-they-taught.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/kelly_lambert_i_taught_rats_to_drive_they_taught_me_to_enjoy_the_ride', 'description': 'What can happy rats teach us about human joy? Behavioral neuroscientist Kelly Lambert describes how her team trained rats to drive tiny cars to earn treats - and noticed something surprising about how effort and anticipation affect the brain. The experiment opens new questions about how reward, agency and "behaviorceuticals" might help build resilience and support mental health.', 'transcript': 'Kelly Lambert opens by framing the central tension behind I taught rats to drive. They taught me to enjoy the ride. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TEDxRVA Youth. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['curious minds', 'team discussion', 'classroom']}, {'source_id': '174670', 'title': 'Is luck random - or can you cultivate it?', 'slug': 'christian-busch-is-luck-random-or-can-you-cultivate-it', 'speaker': 'Christian Busch', 'event': 'TED@BCG', 'talk_type': 'TED Institute Talk', 'duration_seconds': 768, 'duration_minutes': 13, 'published_at': '2026-03-17', 'recorded_on': '2025-10-23', 'views': 833338, 'topics': ['science', 'future', 'personal growth', 'decision-making'], 'image': 'images/talk_040_christian-busch-is-luck-random-or-can-you-cultiv.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/christian_busch_is_luck_random_or_can_you_cultivate_it', 'description': 'When the 2025 Los Angeles wildfires destroyed his home and neighborhood, scientist Christian Busch encountered the opposite of serendipity: "zemblanity," or bad luck by design. Drawing on more than a decade of scientific research, he explores how people can navigate unpredictability by adopting a serendipity mindset that transforms setbacks into unexpected new beginnings. He asks: What if good luck isn\'t random but can actually be cultivated?', 'transcript': 'Christian Busch opens by framing the central tension behind Is luck random - or can you cultivate it?. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED@BCG. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['solo learning', 'research notes', 'evening watch']}, {'source_id': '174283', 'title': 'How to make transportation quieter, cleaner and cheaper', 'slug': 'doreen-orishaba-how-to-make-transportation-quieter-cleaner-and-cheaper', 'speaker': 'Doreen Orishaba', 'event': 'TED Countdown Summit 2025', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 671, 'duration_minutes': 11, 'published_at': '2026-03-16', 'recorded_on': '2025-06-18', 'views': 214856, 'topics': ['climate change', 'transportation', 'africa', 'countdown'], 'image': 'images/talk_041_doreen-orishaba-how-to-make-transportation-quiet.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/doreen_orishaba_how_to_make_transportation_quieter_cleaner_and_cheaper', 'description': 'When Doreen Orishaba helped build Africa\'s first electric car in 2011, skeptics dismissed it as a "toy for the Western world." Now she\'s running dozens of electric buses across Kenya and Rwanda, moving thousands of passengers to work every day on zero-exhaust vehicles powered by near-silent engines. She breaks down what it actually takes to scale clean transport - and why skipping the gas station pit stop is closer than you may think.', 'transcript': 'Doreen Orishaba opens by framing the central tension behind How to make transportation quieter, cleaner and cheaper. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED Countdown Summit 2025. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['curious minds', 'team discussion', 'classroom']}, {'source_id': '174282', 'title': 'What China can teach the world about scaling clean energy', 'slug': 'yin-yu-what-china-can-teach-the-world-about-scaling-clean-energy', 'speaker': 'Yin Yu', 'event': 'TED Countdown Summit 2025', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 545, 'duration_minutes': 9, 'published_at': '2026-03-13', 'recorded_on': '2025-06-18', 'views': 8098, 'topics': ['climate change', 'sustainability', 'energy', 'china', 'solar energy', 'countdown', 'renewable energy'], 'image': 'images/talk_042_yin-yu-what-china-can-teach-the-world-about-scal.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/yin_yu_what_china_can_teach_the_world_about_scaling_clean_energy', 'description': 'When Yin Yu first visited a major hydropower dam site in China, she expected to see a thriving community. Instead, she found families who\'d lost their land and livelihoods to the rising water. It was a powerful lesson in how "green" megaprojects can harm the people they\'re meant to help. Now, as solar and electric vehicles spread rapidly across Southeast Asia, Yin says the opportunity is enormous - but only if countries don\'t repeat the mistakes of the past.', 'transcript': 'Yin Yu opens by framing the central tension behind What China can teach the world about scaling clean energy. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED Countdown Summit 2025. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['solo learning', 'research notes', 'evening watch']}, {'source_id': '174195', 'title': 'Lagos, Nigeria', 'slug': 'ted-idea-search-lagos-nigeria', 'speaker': 'TED Idea Search', 'event': 'TED Originals', 'talk_type': 'Original Content', 'duration_seconds': 2792, 'duration_minutes': 47, 'published_at': '2026-03-12', 'recorded_on': '2026-03-12', 'views': 20035, 'topics': ['social change'], 'image': 'images/talk_043_ted-idea-search-lagos-nigeria.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/ted_idea_search_lagos_nigeria', 'description': "In the heart of Lagos - a megacity of 20 million people pulsing with energy and big ambitions - nine undiscovered voices compete for a chance to speak on the world's biggest stage for ideas. From a renewable energy advocate who studied by candlelight to an archivist reimagining Africa-centered education, these speakers bring stories with global stakes. But only one will earn the 7,000-mile journey to the TED stage in Vancouver.", 'transcript': 'TED Idea Search opens by framing the central tension behind Lagos, Nigeria. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED Originals. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['curious minds', 'team discussion', 'classroom']}, {'source_id': '137525', 'title': '"May Your Kindness Remain" / "If I Told"', 'slug': 'courtney-marie-andrews-may-your-kindness-remain-if-i-told', 'speaker': 'Courtney Marie Andrews', 'event': 'TEDCountdown@BloombergGreenFestival', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 634, 'duration_minutes': 11, 'published_at': '2026-03-11', 'recorded_on': '2024-07-12', 'views': 8624, 'topics': ['environment', 'music', 'performance'], 'image': 'images/talk_044_courtney-marie-andrews-may-your-kindness-remain-.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/courtney_marie_andrews_may_your_kindness_remain_if_i_told', 'description': 'Singer-songwriter Courtney Marie Andrews performs "If I Told" and "May Your Kindness Remain," songs based on her connection to music, nature and environmental advocacy.', 'transcript': 'Courtney Marie Andrews opens by framing the central tension behind "May Your Kindness Remain" / "If I Told". The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TEDCountdown@BloombergGreenFestival. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['solo learning', 'research notes', 'evening watch']}, {'source_id': '174194', 'title': 'Athens, Greece', 'slug': 'ted-idea-search-athens-greece', 'speaker': 'TED Idea Search', 'event': 'TED Originals', 'talk_type': 'Original Content', 'duration_seconds': 2892, 'duration_minutes': 48, 'published_at': '2026-03-10', 'recorded_on': '2026-03-10', 'views': 38463, 'topics': ['social change'], 'image': 'images/talk_045_ted-idea-search-athens-greece.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/ted_idea_search_athens_greece', 'description': "The next stop on the TED Idea Search is Athens, birthplace of democracy and the world's oldest debating tradition. Nine speakers - from a fashion manufacturer taking on modern slavery to a microbiologist tackling the science of bad breath - go head-to-head for a shot to speak on the TED stage in Vancouver. Rehearsals are rocky, nerves are real and the stakes couldn't be higher - and only one speaker gets to move on and represent Athens to the world.", 'transcript': 'TED Idea Search opens by framing the central tension behind Athens, Greece. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED Originals. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['curious minds', 'team discussion', 'classroom']}, {'source_id': '173420', 'title': 'What would your "deathbed self" tell you today?', 'slug': 'lauren-deeley-what-would-your-deathbed-self-tell-you-today', 'speaker': 'Lauren Deeley', 'event': 'TEDNext 2025', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 379, 'duration_minutes': 6, 'published_at': '2026-03-10', 'recorded_on': '2025-11-10', 'views': 252860, 'topics': ['future', 'work', 'personal growth', 'self', 'money', 'life'], 'image': 'images/talk_046_lauren-deeley-what-would-your-deathbed-self-tell.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/lauren_deeley_what_would_your_deathbed_self_tell_you_today', 'description': 'What if the key to making better decisions today is getting to know the person you\'ll become tomorrow? Drawing on psychological research and real-life stories, private wealth advisor Lauren Deeley explores how building a meaningful connection with your "deathbed self" can bring more clarity, joy and intention to the life you\'re building right now.', 'transcript': 'Lauren Deeley opens by framing the central tension behind What would your "deathbed self" tell you today?. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TEDNext 2025. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['solo learning', 'research notes', 'evening watch']}, {'source_id': '174009', 'title': 'Mumbai, India', 'slug': 'ted-idea-search-mumbai-india', 'speaker': 'TED Idea Search', 'event': 'TED Originals', 'talk_type': 'Original Content', 'duration_seconds': 2738, 'duration_minutes': 46, 'published_at': '2026-03-09', 'recorded_on': '2026-03-09', 'views': 22102, 'topics': ['social change'], 'image': 'images/talk_047_ted-idea-search-mumbai-india.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/ted_idea_search_mumbai_india', 'description': "In Mumbai, the TED Idea Search lands in India's bustling financial and creative capital, where 10 speakers are challenged to deliver the talk of their lives and compete for a one-of-a-kind opportunity: a spot on the TED stage in Vancouver. What emerges is a moving portrait of vulnerability and ambition, as ideas about vanishing tribal art, maternal health and India's forgotten fashion history look to shift perspectives on a global scale. Only one can make it through - who will it be?", 'transcript': 'TED Idea Search opens by framing the central tension behind Mumbai, India. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED Originals. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['curious minds', 'team discussion', 'classroom']}, {'source_id': '173439', 'title': 'Why you should keep a list of what makes you laugh', 'slug': 'chris-duffy-why-you-should-keep-a-list-of-what-makes-you-laugh', 'speaker': 'Chris Duffy', 'event': 'TED Talks Daily Book Club', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 3426, 'duration_minutes': 57, 'published_at': '2026-03-09', 'recorded_on': '2026-02-18', 'views': 229371, 'topics': ['culture', 'creativity', 'personal growth', 'comedy', 'humor'], 'image': 'images/talk_048_chris-duffy-why-you-should-keep-a-list-of-what-m.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/chris_duffy_why_you_should_keep_a_list_of_what_makes_you_laugh', 'description': 'The world is weird and hilarious - if you know where to look, says comedian Chris Duffy. In conversation with "TED Talks Daily" host Elise Hu, Duffy breaks down three practical pillars of humor, showing how laughter can help you feel present, creative and connected, even when the world feels overwhelming. (This conversation was part of an exclusive TED Membership event. TED Membership is the best way to support and engage with the big ideas you love from TED. To learn more, visit ted.com/membership.)', 'transcript': 'Chris Duffy opens by framing the central tension behind Why you should keep a list of what makes you laugh. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED Talks Daily Book Club. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['solo learning', 'research notes', 'evening watch']}, {'source_id': '172133', 'title': 'Conservation: a love story', 'slug': 'elsaphan-njora-conservation-a-love-story', 'speaker': 'Elsaphan Njora', 'event': 'TED Countdown Summit 2025', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 520, 'duration_minutes': 9, 'published_at': '2026-03-06', 'recorded_on': '2025-06-17', 'views': 208417, 'topics': ['climate change', 'nature', 'love', 'biodiversity', 'conservation', 'countdown'], 'image': 'images/talk_049_elsaphan-njora-conservation-a-love-story.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/elsaphan_njora_conservation_a_love_story', 'description': "What if the key to saving nature isn't just about science or policy, but love? Love for the land, for the people who depend on it, for the world we leave behind. Artist Elsaphan Njora has journeyed across Kenya witnessing ecosystems vanish, from Indigenous forests to sacred lakes. But he's also seen communities breathing life back into rivers, forests and coasts in creative, unexpected ways - showing that conservation can flourish alongside livelihoods, and that even the most threatened landscapes can be reborn.", 'transcript': 'Elsaphan Njora opens by framing the central tension behind Conservation: a love story. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED Countdown Summit 2025. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['curious minds', 'team discussion', 'classroom']}, {'source_id': '173850', 'title': 'Sydney, Australia', 'slug': 'ted-idea-search-sydney-australia', 'speaker': 'TED Idea Search', 'event': 'TED Originals', 'talk_type': 'Original Content', 'duration_seconds': 2625, 'duration_minutes': 44, 'published_at': '2026-03-04', 'recorded_on': '2026-03-04', 'views': 46087, 'topics': ['society'], 'image': 'images/talk_050_ted-idea-search-sydney-australia.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/ted_idea_search_sydney_australia', 'description': "In the premiere of the TED Idea Search, we travel to Sydney, Australia, where 10 brilliant people take the stage for the shot of a lifetime: a chance to speak at the TED conference in Vancouver. From a wildlife scientist deploying AI to bust illegal trafficking networks to Australia's own human rights commissioner sounding the alarm on brain-reading technology, these speakers bring ideas that could genuinely shift how we live. But only one can win - and the choice comes down to a single, unforgettable talk that leaves the audience (and the judges) blown away.", 'transcript': 'TED Idea Search opens by framing the central tension behind Sydney, Australia. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED Originals. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['solo learning', 'research notes', 'evening watch']}, {'source_id': '173043', 'title': '3 habits to practice curiosity - and escape your phone', 'slug': 'nayeema-raza-3-habits-to-practice-curiosity-and-escape-your-phone', 'speaker': 'Nayeema Raza', 'event': 'TEDNext 2025', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 312, 'duration_minutes': 5, 'published_at': '2026-03-04', 'recorded_on': '2025-11-11', 'views': 554563, 'topics': ['culture', 'technology', 'social change', 'society', 'curiosity'], 'image': 'images/talk_051_nayeema-raza-3-habits-to-practice-curiosity-and-.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/nayeema_raza_3_habits_to_practice_curiosity_and_escape_your_phone', 'description': "We're so entangled with our devices that online has started to feel more real than IRL, says journalist Nayeema Raza. As screens reshape how we connect and relate, she offers three practical habits to reignite curiosity, restore presence and break free from our phones.", 'transcript': 'Nayeema Raza opens by framing the central tension behind 3 habits to practice curiosity - and escape your phone. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TEDNext 2025. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['curious minds', 'team discussion', 'classroom']}, {'source_id': '173440', 'title': '4 relationship traps that lead to burnout', 'slug': 'eric-quintane-4-relationship-traps-that-lead-to-burnout', 'speaker': 'Eric Quintane', 'event': 'TEDxESMTBerlin', 'talk_type': 'TEDx Talk', 'duration_seconds': 991, 'duration_minutes': 17, 'published_at': '2026-03-04', 'recorded_on': '2025-02-01', 'views': 285438, 'topics': ['business', 'psychology', 'relationships', 'communication', 'work', 'personal growth', 'society', 'tedx'], 'image': 'images/talk_052_eric-quintane-4-relationship-traps-that-lead-to-.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/eric_quintane_4_relationship_traps_that_lead_to_burnout', 'description': 'Are your workplace relationships quietly burning you out? Drawing on large-scale research across industries, organizational behavior researcher Eric Quintane reveals four hidden relational traps woven into the fabric of work - and explores how connection shapes resilience, vulnerability and burnout.', 'transcript': 'Eric Quintane opens by framing the central tension behind 4 relationship traps that lead to burnout. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TEDxESMTBerlin. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['solo learning', 'research notes', 'evening watch']}, {'source_id': '173576', 'title': 'Love, intimacy and connection in the age of AI', 'slug': 'bryony-cole-love-intimacy-and-connection-in-the-age-of-ai', 'speaker': 'Bryony Cole', 'event': 'TED Membership', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 2631, 'duration_minutes': 44, 'published_at': '2026-03-03', 'recorded_on': '2026-02-05', 'views': 203689, 'topics': ['technology', 'love', 'relationships', 'ai', 'sex', 'ted membership'], 'image': 'images/talk_053_bryony-cole-love-intimacy-and-connection-in-the-.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/bryony_cole_love_intimacy_and_connection_in_the_age_of_ai', 'description': "Relationships were never meant to be efficient, says sextech expert Bryony Cole, and yet AI companions are increasingly designed to be exactly that. As intimate relationships between humans and AI become more common, Cole challenges us to think more deliberately about how we shape our connections to machines - and with each other. (This conversation, hosted by TED's Whitney Pennington Rodgers, was part of an exclusive TED Membership event. TED Membership is the best way to support and engage with the big ideas you love from TED. To learn more, visit ted.com/membership.)", 'transcript': 'Bryony Cole opens by framing the central tension behind Love, intimacy and connection in the age of AI. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED Membership. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['curious minds', 'team discussion', 'classroom']}, {'source_id': '173044', 'title': 'The sneaky language tricks cults use to influence you', 'slug': 'amanda-montell-the-sneaky-language-tricks-cults-use-to-influence-you', 'speaker': 'Amanda Montell', 'event': 'TEDNext 2025', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 354, 'duration_minutes': 6, 'published_at': '2026-03-02', 'recorded_on': '2025-11-11', 'views': 260199, 'topics': ['culture', 'media', 'relationships', 'communication', 'community', 'language', 'society'], 'image': 'images/talk_054_amanda-montell-the-sneaky-language-tricks-cults-.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/amanda_montell_the_sneaky_language_tricks_cults_use_to_influence_you', 'description': "In the age of social media and wellness trends, the comments section is as good as a cult compound, says linguist and cultural commentator Amanda Montell. Using Taylor Swift's throng of devoted Swifties as her guide, she exposes three sneaky language tactics that cults use to influence us (for better or for worse), revealing why none of us are as cult-proof as we'd like to think.", 'transcript': 'Amanda Montell opens by framing the central tension behind The sneaky language tricks cults use to influence you. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TEDNext 2025. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['solo learning', 'research notes', 'evening watch']}, {'source_id': '173511', 'title': 'The attack on Iran - why now?', 'slug': 'ian-bremmer-the-attack-on-iran-why-now', 'speaker': 'Ian Bremmer', 'event': 'TED Explains the World with Ian Bremmer', 'talk_type': 'Original Content', 'duration_seconds': 2669, 'duration_minutes': 44, 'published_at': '2026-03-01', 'recorded_on': '2026-02-28', 'views': 684021, 'topics': ['global issues', 'politics', 'military', 'war', 'government', 'middle east', 'policy', 'international relations', 'current events'], 'image': 'images/talk_055_ian-bremmer-the-attack-on-iran-why-now.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/ian_bremmer_the_attack_on_iran_why_now', 'description': 'On the morning of February 28, 2026, the US and Israel bombed several parts of Iran, including the Tehran compound of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Geopolitical expert and Eurasia Group founder Ian Bremmer breaks down why US President Donald Trump made the decision to strike, what it means for hopes of "regime change" and the key details you need to know about this perilous moment in global history. (This interview, hosted by TED\'s Helen Walters, was recorded on February 28, 2026.)', 'transcript': 'Ian Bremmer opens by framing the central tension behind The attack on Iran - why now?. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED Explains the World with Ian Bremmer. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['curious minds', 'team discussion', 'classroom']}, {'source_id': '173004', 'title': "What to do when you're told there's nothing left to try", 'slug': 'david-fajgenbaum-and-kiah-williams-what-to-do-when-you-re-told-there-s-nothing-left-to-try', 'speaker': 'David Fajgenbaum and Kiah Williams', 'event': 'TEDNext 2025', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 1720, 'duration_minutes': 29, 'published_at': '2026-02-27', 'recorded_on': '2025-11-10', 'views': 220867, 'topics': ['science', 'technology', 'social change', 'health', 'health care', 'medicine', 'poverty', 'personal growth', 'ai', 'public health', 'medical research', 'the audacious project', 'artificial intelligence'], 'image': 'images/talk_056_david-fajgenbaum-and-kiah-williams-what-to-do-wh.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/david_fajgenbaum_and_kiah_williams_what_to_do_when_you_re_told_there_s_nothing_left_to_try', 'description': "What do you do when the world declares something impossible? When physician-scientist David Fajgenbaum was dying from a rare disease and social entrepreneur Kiah Williams was confronting the realities of economic hardship, they began asking a different question: What can I do today? In this conversation, they discuss how turning hope into action can drive meaningful change - one step at a time. (This conversation is hosted by The Audacious Project's Alexandra Tillmann.)", 'transcript': "David Fajgenbaum and Kiah Williams opens by framing the central tension behind What to do when you're told there's nothing left to try. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TEDNext 2025. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.", 'recommended_for': ['solo learning', 'research notes', 'evening watch']}, {'source_id': '172996', 'title': 'My year living with a robot', 'slug': 'emily-kate-genatowski-my-year-living-with-a-robot', 'speaker': 'Emily Kate Genatowski', 'event': 'TEDAI Vienna 2025', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 830, 'duration_minutes': 14, 'published_at': '2026-02-25', 'recorded_on': '2025-09-26', 'views': 246590, 'topics': ['technology', 'robots', 'ai', 'life'], 'image': 'images/talk_057_emily-kate-genatowski-my-year-living-with-a-robo.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/emily_kate_genatowski_my_year_living_with_a_robot', 'description': "Imagine a robot moving into your home. How would it change your daily life? Historian Emily Kate Genatowski shares five eye-opening lessons from a year living with her AI-powered robot roommate, from the quirky and chaotic to the surprisingly mundane. Her experiences show that the future of robots isn't science fiction - it's practical, messy and already here.", 'transcript': 'Emily Kate Genatowski opens by framing the central tension behind My year living with a robot. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TEDAI Vienna 2025. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['curious minds', 'team discussion', 'classroom']}, {'source_id': '172999', 'title': 'Jermaine Dupri on the art of making a hit | On the Spot', 'slug': 'jermaine-dupri-jermaine-dupri-on-the-art-of-making-a-hit-on-the-spot', 'speaker': 'Jermaine Dupri', 'event': 'TEDNext 2025', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 660, 'duration_minutes': 11, 'published_at': '2026-02-26', 'recorded_on': '2025-11-10', 'views': 211240, 'topics': ['culture', 'entertainment', 'music', 'collaboration', 'creativity', 'art'], 'image': 'images/talk_058_jermaine-dupri-jermaine-dupri-on-the-art-of-maki.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/jermaine_dupri_jermaine_dupri_on_the_art_of_making_a_hit_on_the_spot', 'description': 'Legendary music producer Jermaine Dupri pulls back the curtain on how hit songs really get made in TED\'s rapid-fire Q&A format, "On the Spot." Answering a stream of unexpected questions, he covers what makes a good hook, why he doesn\'t chase "cool," how he helped build Atlanta\'s sound and more.', 'transcript': 'Jermaine Dupri opens by framing the central tension behind Jermaine Dupri on the art of making a hit | On the Spot. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TEDNext 2025. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['solo learning', 'research notes', 'evening watch']}, {'source_id': '171661', 'title': 'The controversial climate tool funding real change', 'slug': 'sandeep-roy-choudhury-the-controversial-climate-tool-funding-real-change', 'speaker': 'Sandeep Roy Choudhury', 'event': 'TED Countdown Summit 2025', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 535, 'duration_minutes': 9, 'published_at': '2026-02-24', 'recorded_on': '2025-06-17', 'views': 221876, 'topics': ['climate change', 'environment', 'sustainability', 'finance', 'countdown'], 'image': 'images/talk_059_sandeep-roy-choudhury-the-controversial-climate-.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/sandeep_roy_choudhury_the_controversial_climate_tool_funding_real_change', 'description': "If a company plants trees to offset its pollution, is that climate progress - or is it greenwashing? Critics of carbon markets say it's the latter. But Sandeep Roy Choudhury, who's spent two decades financing climate projects from rural cookstoves to coastal forests, says the real failure is discouraging companies from even trying. Hear his case for why we shouldn't let perfection block meaningful action on climate change.", 'transcript': 'Sandeep Roy Choudhury opens by framing the central tension behind The controversial climate tool funding real change. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED Countdown Summit 2025. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['curious minds', 'team discussion', 'classroom']}, {'source_id': '172142', 'title': 'A surprisingly effective way to fight misinformation', 'slug': 'dave-jorgenson-a-surprisingly-effective-way-to-fight-misinformation', 'speaker': 'Dave Jorgenson', 'event': 'TEDNext 2025', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 754, 'duration_minutes': 13, 'published_at': '2026-02-23', 'recorded_on': '2025-11-09', 'views': 406598, 'topics': ['culture', 'media', 'humor', 'society', 'internet'], 'image': 'images/talk_060_dave-jorgenson-a-surprisingly-effective-way-to-f.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/dave_jorgenson_a_surprisingly_effective_way_to_fight_misinformation', 'description': "What if the best defense against misinformation isn't panic, but a punchline? 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The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.", 'recommended_for': ['solo learning', 'research notes', 'evening watch']}] + +PLAYLISTS = [{'slug': 'ai-and-society', 'title': 'AI, Society, and the Future', 'description': 'Talks about artificial intelligence, prediction, work, law, and public life.', 'topic': 'AI|artificial intelligence|future|technology|law'}, {'slug': 'design-and-creativity', 'title': 'Design, Creativity, and Art', 'description': 'A set of design and creativity talks for teams planning a workshop.', 'topic': 'design|creativity|art|architecture|innovation'}, {'slug': 'climate-nature-conservation', 'title': 'Climate, Nature, and Conservation', 'description': 'Talks about conservation, clean energy, oceans, animals, and climate action.', 'topic': 'nature|climate change|renewable energy|conservation|ocean|animals|wildlife'}, {'slug': 'health-science-body', 'title': 'Health, Science, and the Body', 'description': 'Science and medicine talks with practical questions for public health.', 'topic': 'health|health care|medicine|disease|biology|science'}, {'slug': 'culture-democracy-stories', 'title': 'Culture, Democracy, and Stories', 'description': 'Talks about culture, rights, media, storytelling, and civic life.', 'topic': 'culture|democracy|government|media|storytelling|society|social change'}, {'slug': 'work-business-leadership', 'title': 'Work, Business, and Leadership', 'description': 'Talks about leadership, organizations, money, careers, and decision-making.', 'topic': 'business|work|leadership|money|finance|economics'}, {'slug': 'music-performance-art', 'title': 'Music, Performance, and Art', 'description': 'Performances and creative talks for audiences comparing style, culture, and sound.', 'topic': 'music|performance|dance|sound|art'}] + +EVENTS = [{'slug': 'ted-countdown-summit-2025', 'name': 'TED Countdown Summit 2025', 'city': 'Nairobi', 'month': 'June 2025', 'track': 'Community', 'capacity': 500}, {'slug': 'ted-explains-the-world-with-ian-bremmer', 'name': 'TED Explains the World with Ian Bremmer', 'city': 'Global', 'month': 'May 2026', 'track': 'Community', 'capacity': 570}, {'slug': 'ted-membership', 'name': 'TED Membership', 'city': 'Global', 'month': 'May 2026', 'track': 'Community', 'capacity': 640}, {'slug': 'ted-originals', 'name': 'TED Originals', 'city': 'Global', 'month': 'May 2026', 'track': 'Community', 'capacity': 710}, {'slug': 'ted-talks-daily-book-club', 'name': 'TED Talks Daily Book Club', 'city': 'Global', 'month': 'May 2026', 'track': 'Community', 'capacity': 780}, {'slug': 'ted2026', 'name': 'TED2026', 'city': 'Vancouver', 'month': 'April 2026', 'track': 'Flagship', 'capacity': 850}, {'slug': 'ted-bcg', 'name': 'TED@BCG', 'city': 'Global', 'month': 'May 2026', 'track': 'Community', 'capacity': 920}, {'slug': 'tedai-san-francisco', 'name': 'TEDAI San Francisco', 'city': 'Global', 'month': 'May 2026', 'track': 'Community', 'capacity': 990}, {'slug': 'tedai-vienna-2025', 'name': 'TEDAI Vienna 2025', 'city': 'Global', 'month': 'May 2026', 'track': 'Community', 'capacity': 1060}, {'slug': 'tedcountdown-bloomberggreenfestival', 'name': 'TEDCountdown@BloombergGreenFestival', 'city': 'Nairobi', 'month': 'June 2025', 'track': 'Community', 'capacity': 1130}, {'slug': 'tednext-2025', 'name': 'TEDNext 2025', 'city': 'Atlanta', 'month': 'November 2025', 'track': 'Community', 'capacity': 1200}, {'slug': 'tedxesmtberlin', 'name': 'TEDxESMTBerlin', 'city': 'Washington, DC', 'month': 'May 2026', 'track': 'TEDx', 'capacity': 1270}, {'slug': 'tedxmanchester', 'name': 'TEDxManchester', 'city': 'Washington, DC', 'month': 'May 2026', 'track': 'TEDx', 'capacity': 1340}, {'slug': 'tedxmidatlantic', 'name': 'TEDxMidAtlantic', 'city': 'Washington, DC', 'month': 'May 2026', 'track': 'TEDx', 'capacity': 1410}, {'slug': 'tedxmilehigh', 'name': 'TEDxMileHigh', 'city': 'Washington, DC', 'month': 'May 2026', 'track': 'TEDx', 'capacity': 1480}, {'slug': 'tedxnova', 'name': 'TEDxNoVA', 'city': 'Washington, DC', 'month': 'May 2026', 'track': 'TEDx', 'capacity': 1550}, {'slug': 'tedxrva-youth', 'name': 'TEDxRVA Youth', 'city': 'Washington, DC', 'month': 'May 2026', 'track': 'TEDx', 'capacity': 1620}] diff --git a/sites/ted/static/css/.gitkeep b/sites/ted/static/css/.gitkeep new file mode 100644 index 00000000..e69de29b diff --git a/sites/ted/static/css/main.css b/sites/ted/static/css/main.css new file mode 100644 index 00000000..eb91f6a8 --- /dev/null +++ b/sites/ted/static/css/main.css @@ -0,0 +1,99 @@ +:root { + --red: #eb0028; 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What is the talk duration in minutes?", "web": "http://localhost:40016/", "upstream_url": "https://www.ted.com/"} +{"web_name": "TED", "id": "TED--1", "ques": "Find a TED2026 talk about driverless cars and save it to Alice Johnson's account with the note 'mobility planning'.", "web": "http://localhost:40016/", "upstream_url": "https://www.ted.com/"} +{"web_name": "TED", "id": "TED--2", "ques": "Browse the design topic and identify a talk from TEDNext 2025 that is shorter than 10 minutes.", "web": "http://localhost:40016/", "upstream_url": "https://www.ted.com/"} +{"web_name": "TED", "id": "TED--3", "ques": "Open the climate and nature playlist and name one talk recorded at the TED Countdown Summit 2025.", "web": "http://localhost:40016/", "upstream_url": "https://www.ted.com/"} +{"web_name": "TED", "id": "TED--4", "ques": "Log in as alice.j@test.com and change the newsletter topic to conservation.", "web": "http://localhost:40016/", "upstream_url": "https://www.ted.com/"} +{"web_name": "TED", "id": "TED--5", "ques": "Find the talk by Malala Yousafzai and list two topics attached to it.", "web": "http://localhost:40016/", "upstream_url": "https://www.ted.com/"} +{"web_name": "TED", "id": "TED--6", "ques": "Search for 'clean energy' and open the result by Kimiko Hirata. What event is it from?", "web": "http://localhost:40016/", "upstream_url": "https://www.ted.com/"} +{"web_name": "TED", "id": "TED--7", "ques": "Register interest in the TED Countdown Summit 2025 event while logged in as Alice Johnson.", "web": "http://localhost:40016/", "upstream_url": "https://www.ted.com/"} +{"web_name": "TED", "id": "TED--8", "ques": "Compare the talks by Alexi Pappas and Debbie Millman. Which one is shorter?", "web": "http://localhost:40016/", "upstream_url": "https://www.ted.com/"} +{"web_name": "TED", "id": "TED--9", "ques": "Find a talk about Parkinson's and save it to the current account with a note for public health review.", "web": "http://localhost:40016/", "upstream_url": "https://www.ted.com/"} +{"web_name": "TED", "id": "TED--10", "ques": "Open the AI, Society, and the Future playlist. Which included talk discusses a Supreme Court case?", "web": "http://localhost:40016/", "upstream_url": "https://www.ted.com/"} +{"web_name": "TED", "id": "TED--11", "ques": "Use filters to find TED2026 talks under 10 minutes and open the talk by Maya Higa.", "web": "http://localhost:40016/", "upstream_url": "https://www.ted.com/"} +{"web_name": "TED", "id": "TED--12", "ques": "Log in as alice.j@test.com and remove one saved talk that is not about AI from the account page.", "web": "http://localhost:40016/", "upstream_url": "https://www.ted.com/"} +{"web_name": "TED", "id": "TED--13", "ques": "Find the topic page for science and identify a TEDx talk about wine tasting.", "web": "http://localhost:40016/", "upstream_url": "https://www.ted.com/"} +{"web_name": "TED", "id": "TED--14", "ques": "Search for 'architecture 3D printing' and open the matching talk. Who is the speaker?", "web": "http://localhost:40016/", "upstream_url": "https://www.ted.com/"} +{"web_name": "TED", "id": "TED--15", "ques": "Find two talks in the music topic and determine which has more views.", "web": "http://localhost:40016/", "upstream_url": "https://www.ted.com/"} +{"web_name": "TED", "id": "TED--16", "ques": "Create a new account, save the Peter Steinberger AI agent talk, then confirm it appears under saved talks.", "web": "http://localhost:40016/", "upstream_url": "https://www.ted.com/"} +{"web_name": "TED", "id": "TED--17", "ques": "Open events and identify the city for the TEDNext 2025 event.", "web": "http://localhost:40016/", "upstream_url": "https://www.ted.com/"} diff --git a/sites/ted/templates/.gitkeep b/sites/ted/templates/.gitkeep new file mode 100644 index 00000000..e69de29b diff --git a/sites/ted/templates/_talk_card.html b/sites/ted/templates/_talk_card.html new file mode 100644 index 00000000..50705bb5 --- /dev/null +++ b/sites/ted/templates/_talk_card.html @@ -0,0 +1,13 @@ + diff --git a/sites/ted/templates/account.html b/sites/ted/templates/account.html new file mode 100644 index 00000000..0ab7441e --- /dev/null +++ b/sites/ted/templates/account.html @@ -0,0 +1,38 @@ +{% extends "base.html" %} +{% block content %} +
+

Account

+

{{ user.display_name }}

+
+
+
+

Profile

+ + + + + +
+
+

Event registrations

+ {% for reg in registrations %} +
{{ reg.event.name }}{{ reg.status }} - {{ reg.event.city }}
+ {% else %} +

No event registrations yet.

+ {% endfor %} +
+
+
+

Saved talks

+
+ {% for saved_item in saved %} +
+ {{ saved_item.talk.title }}{{ saved_item.note }} +
+
+ {% else %} +

No saved talks yet.

+ {% endfor %} +
+
+{% endblock %} diff --git a/sites/ted/templates/base.html b/sites/ted/templates/base.html new file mode 100644 index 00000000..4b1e669a --- /dev/null +++ b/sites/ted/templates/base.html @@ -0,0 +1,57 @@ + + + + + + {% block title %}TED: Ideas change everything{% endblock %} + + + +
+ TEDIdeas change everything + +
+ + +
+
+ {% if current_user %} + {{ current_user.display_name }} + Log out + {% else %} + Log in + Join + {% endif %} +
+
+ + {% with messages = get_flashed_messages(with_categories=true) %} + {% if messages %} +
+ {% for category, message in messages %} +
{{ message }}
+ {% endfor %} +
+ {% endif %} + {% endwith %} + +
{% block content %}{% endblock %}
+ +
+
+ TED +

A local WebHarbor mirror for talks, topics, playlists, and event workflows.

+
+
+ {% for topic in nav_topics %} + {{ topic }} + {% endfor %} +
+
+ + diff --git a/sites/ted/templates/events.html b/sites/ted/templates/events.html new file mode 100644 index 00000000..f52cd9be --- /dev/null +++ b/sites/ted/templates/events.html @@ -0,0 +1,20 @@ +{% extends "base.html" %} +{% block content %} +
+

Attend

+

Events

+
+
+ {% for event in events %} +
+ {{ event.name }} + {{ event.city }} - {{ event.month }} - {{ event.track }} +

{{ event.capacity }} seats

+
+ + +
+
+ {% endfor %} +
+{% endblock %} diff --git a/sites/ted/templates/index.html b/sites/ted/templates/index.html new file mode 100644 index 00000000..28517698 --- /dev/null +++ b/sites/ted/templates/index.html @@ -0,0 +1,58 @@ +{% extends "base.html" %} +{% block content %} +
+
+

Newest from TED

+

Ideas change everything

+

Browse talks, save ideas to your account, compare speakers and topics, and register interest in TED events.

+
+ Explore talks + View playlists +
+
+ {% set lead = featured[0] %} + + + {{ lead.event }} +

{{ lead.title }}

+

{{ lead.speaker }}

+ +
+ +
+
+

Latest talks

+ See all +
+
+ {% for talk in featured %} + {% include "_talk_card.html" %} + {% endfor %} +
+
+ +
+ +
+

Curated playlists

+
+ {% for playlist in playlists %} + + {{ playlist.title }} + {{ playlist.description }} + + {% endfor %} +
+
+
+{% endblock %} diff --git a/sites/ted/templates/login.html b/sites/ted/templates/login.html new file mode 100644 index 00000000..151cafd2 --- /dev/null +++ b/sites/ted/templates/login.html @@ -0,0 +1,11 @@ +{% extends "base.html" %} +{% block content %} +
+
+

Log in

+ + + +
+
+{% endblock %} diff --git a/sites/ted/templates/playlist_detail.html b/sites/ted/templates/playlist_detail.html new file mode 100644 index 00000000..8f4cd2b1 --- /dev/null +++ b/sites/ted/templates/playlist_detail.html @@ -0,0 +1,16 @@ +{% extends "base.html" %} +{% block content %} +
+

Playlist

+

{{ playlist.title }}

+

{{ playlist.description }}

+
+
+
+ {% for link in links %} + {% set talk = link.talk %} + {% include "_talk_card.html" %} + {% endfor %} +
+
+{% endblock %} diff --git a/sites/ted/templates/playlists.html b/sites/ted/templates/playlists.html new file mode 100644 index 00000000..69ddf3b4 --- /dev/null +++ b/sites/ted/templates/playlists.html @@ -0,0 +1,12 @@ +{% extends "base.html" %} +{% block content %} +
+

Watch

+

Playlists

+
+
+ {% for playlist in playlists %} + {{ playlist.title }}{{ playlist.description }} + {% endfor %} +
+{% endblock %} diff --git a/sites/ted/templates/register.html b/sites/ted/templates/register.html new file mode 100644 index 00000000..60f1412e --- /dev/null +++ b/sites/ted/templates/register.html @@ -0,0 +1,13 @@ +{% extends "base.html" %} +{% block content %} +
+
+

Create account

+ + + + + +
+
+{% endblock %} diff --git a/sites/ted/templates/search.html b/sites/ted/templates/search.html new file mode 100644 index 00000000..f8b91a50 --- /dev/null +++ b/sites/ted/templates/search.html @@ -0,0 +1,17 @@ +{% extends "base.html" %} +{% block title %}Search TED{% endblock %} +{% block content %} +
+

Search

+

{% if q %}Results for "{{ q }}"{% else %}Search TED{% endif %}

+
+
+
+ {% for talk in talks %} + {% include "_talk_card.html" %} + {% else %} +

Try a query such as AI, climate, design, science, democracy, or health.

+ {% endfor %} +
+
+{% endblock %} diff --git a/sites/ted/templates/talk_detail.html b/sites/ted/templates/talk_detail.html new file mode 100644 index 00000000..223145a5 --- /dev/null +++ b/sites/ted/templates/talk_detail.html @@ -0,0 +1,42 @@ +{% extends "base.html" %} +{% block title %}{{ talk.title }} | TED{% endblock %} +{% block content %} +
+ +
+

{{ talk.event }} - {{ talk.talk_type }}

+

{{ talk.title }}

+

{{ talk.speaker }}

+

{{ talk.description }}

+
+
Duration
{{ talk.minutes }} minutes
+
Published
{{ talk.published_at|date_label }}
+
Views
{{ talk.views_label }}
+
+
+ + +
+
+
+
+
+

Transcript excerpt

+

{{ talk.transcript }}

+

Topics

+
+ {% for topic in talk.topics %}{{ topic }}{% endfor %} +
+
+ +
+{% endblock %} diff --git a/sites/ted/templates/talks.html b/sites/ted/templates/talks.html new file mode 100644 index 00000000..14e23a19 --- /dev/null +++ b/sites/ted/templates/talks.html @@ -0,0 +1,28 @@ +{% extends "base.html" %} +{% block title %}TED Talks{% endblock %} +{% block content %} +
+

Watch

+

{% if topic %}Talks about {{ topic }}{% else %}TED Talks{% endif %}

+
+ + + {% if topic %}{% endif %} + +
+
+
+
+ {% for talk in talks %} + {% include "_talk_card.html" %} + {% else %} +

No talks matched those filters.

+ {% endfor %} +
+
+{% endblock %} diff --git a/sites/ted/templates/topics.html b/sites/ted/templates/topics.html new file mode 100644 index 00000000..4e2ad258 --- /dev/null +++ b/sites/ted/templates/topics.html @@ -0,0 +1,12 @@ +{% extends "base.html" %} +{% block content %} +
+

Discover

+

Topics

+
+
+ {% for topic, count in counts %} + {{ topic }}{{ count }} talks + {% endfor %} +
+{% endblock %} diff --git a/websyn_start.sh b/websyn_start.sh index 4d690d78..ae5dd0c2 100644 --- a/websyn_start.sh +++ b/websyn_start.sh @@ -1,11 +1,11 @@ #!/bin/bash -# WebSyn startup: launch all 16 mirror sites, then exec the original CMD. +# WebSyn startup: launch all 17 mirror sites, then exec the original CMD. # This preserves the base image's browser env server (port 8100) as PID 1. set -e SITES=(allrecipes amazon apple arxiv bbc_news booking github google_flights google_map google_search huggingface wolfram_alpha - cambridge_dictionary coursera espn merriam_webster) + cambridge_dictionary coursera espn merriam_webster ted) BASE_PORT=40000 PID_DIR=/tmp/websyn_pids mkdir -p "$PID_DIR" @@ -17,7 +17,7 @@ for d in "${SITES[@]}"; do cp -a "/opt/WebSyn/$d/instance_seed" "/opt/WebSyn/$d/instance" done -echo "[WebSyn] Starting 16 sites on ports ${BASE_PORT}-$((BASE_PORT + 15))..." +echo "[WebSyn] Starting 17 sites on ports ${BASE_PORT}-$((BASE_PORT + 16))..." for i in "${!SITES[@]}"; do site="${SITES[$i]}" port=$((BASE_PORT + i)) @@ -51,8 +51,8 @@ except Exception: exit(1) ready=$((ready + 1)) fi done - echo " [${elapsed}/${max_wait}s] ${ready}/16 sites ready" - if [ $ready -eq 16 ]; then + echo " [${elapsed}/${max_wait}s] ${ready}/17 sites ready" + if [ $ready -eq 17 ]; then break fi done @@ -78,6 +78,6 @@ done echo "[WebSyn] Starting control server on :8101 (PID 1)..." # Control server becomes PID 1 — receives SIGTERM on `docker stop`, -# keeps the container alive as long as it's running. The 16 site +# keeps the container alive as long as it's running. The site # subprocesses are managed via /tmp/websyn_pids/.pid. exec python3 /opt/control_server.py --port 8101 From ad303a9bf31e3e74ef0aaea882211e8e3c53cab5 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: shanjiaming Date: Sun, 21 Jun 2026 12:06:39 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 2/7] fix(ted): hide durations in listings --- sites/ted/templates/_talk_card.html | 2 +- sites/ted/templates/index.html | 2 +- 2 files changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/sites/ted/templates/_talk_card.html b/sites/ted/templates/_talk_card.html index 50705bb5..dd8e09ab 100644 --- a/sites/ted/templates/_talk_card.html +++ b/sites/ted/templates/_talk_card.html @@ -2,7 +2,7 @@ {% if talk.image %}{% endif %}
-

{{ talk.event }} - {{ talk.minutes }} min

+

{{ talk.event }}

{{ talk.title }}

{{ talk.speaker }}

diff --git a/sites/ted/templates/index.html b/sites/ted/templates/index.html index 28517698..3d71dcce 100644 --- a/sites/ted/templates/index.html +++ b/sites/ted/templates/index.html @@ -38,7 +38,7 @@

Latest talks

{% for talk in popular %} {{ talk.title }} - {{ talk.speaker }} - {{ talk.minutes }} min - {{ talk.views_label }} views + {{ talk.speaker }} - {{ talk.views_label }} views {% endfor %}
From 6945aa514caa694513324b2995253ba36b427278 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: shanjiaming Date: Thu, 2 Jul 2026 13:14:30 +0800 Subject: [PATCH 3/7] fix(ted): address review feedback --- .assets-revision | 2 +- sites/ted/app.py | 8 ++++---- sites/ted/seed_data.py | 4 ++-- sites/ted/tasks.jsonl | 10 +++++----- sites/ted/templates/_talk_card.html | 9 +++------ sites/ted/templates/base.html | 7 ++++--- sites/ted/templates/index.html | 6 +++--- 7 files changed, 22 insertions(+), 24 deletions(-) diff --git a/.assets-revision b/.assets-revision index 5c22104e..6f9abfe6 100644 --- a/.assets-revision +++ b/.assets-revision @@ -5,4 +5,4 @@ # is a git revision (branch name like `main`, a tag, or a specific commit # sha). Override at runtime with the ASSETS_REVISION env var. repo: ChilleD/WebHarbor -revision: 54882a6a66a17a3e43455057e7c9e0d103cd8b81 +revision: 0126c722e74be5fb26b82471007feea3b439073d diff --git a/sites/ted/app.py b/sites/ted/app.py index 10cf72f5..65b2aa2b 100644 --- a/sites/ted/app.py +++ b/sites/ted/app.py @@ -136,8 +136,7 @@ def require_login(): @app.context_processor def inject_globals(): - topics = sorted({topic for talk in Talk.query.all() for topic in talk.topics}) - return {"current_user": current_user(), "nav_topics": topics[:10]} + return {"current_user": current_user()} @app.template_filter("date_label") @@ -158,8 +157,9 @@ def scored_talks(query, talks): return list(talks) ranked = [] for talk in talks: - text = " ".join([talk.title, talk.speaker, talk.event, talk.description, talk.transcript, " ".join(talk.topics)]).lower() - score = sum(1 for token in tokens if token in text) + text = " ".join([talk.title, talk.speaker, talk.event, talk.description, talk.transcript, " ".join(talk.topics)]) + text_tokens = set(tokenize(text)) + score = sum(1 for token in tokens if token in text_tokens) if score: ranked.append((score, talk.views, talk)) return [talk for _, _, talk in sorted(ranked, key=lambda item: (-item[0], -item[1]))] diff --git a/sites/ted/seed_data.py b/sites/ted/seed_data.py index 53b0e292..9df5ee9e 100644 --- a/sites/ted/seed_data.py +++ b/sites/ted/seed_data.py @@ -1,7 +1,7 @@ """Seed data for the TED WebHarbor mirror.""" -TALKS = [{'source_id': '178768', 'title': 'The wildlife sanctuary you can visit from anywhere', 'slug': 'maya-higa-the-wildlife-sanctuary-you-can-visit-from-anywhere', 'speaker': 'Maya Higa', 'event': 'TED2026', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 568, 'duration_minutes': 9, 'published_at': '2026-05-12', 'recorded_on': '2026-04-14', 'views': 150000, 'topics': ['media', 'social change', 'animals', 'nature', 'social media', 'internet', 'conservation', 'wildlife'], 'image': 'images/talk_001_maya-higa-the-wildlife-sanctuary-you-can-visit-f.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/maya_higa_the_wildlife_sanctuary_you_can_visit_from_anywhere', 'description': 'Creator Maya Higa is on a mission to use the internet to build the next generation of conservationists. Her virtual education center, Alveus Sanctuary, is one of the most-watched sanctuaries on Earth, with dozens of rescued animals and cameras livestreaming to a community of millions inspired to help protect the wildlife. Visit with Bean the Hawk, Winnie the Moo and more - and see what the future of conservation looks like.', 'transcript': 'Maya Higa opens by framing the central tension behind The wildlife sanctuary you can visit from anywhere. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED2026. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['curious minds', 'team discussion', 'classroom']}, {'source_id': '178681', 'title': "Waymo's case for a driverless future", 'slug': 'tekedra-mawakana-sal-khan-waymo-s-case-for-a-driverless-future', 'speaker': 'Tekedra Mawakana, Sal Khan', 'event': 'TED2026', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 1154, 'duration_minutes': 19, 'published_at': '2026-05-11', 'recorded_on': '2026-04-15', 'views': 157919, 'topics': ['technology', 'future', 'society', 'driverless cars'], 'image': 'images/talk_002_tekedra-mawakana-sal-khan-waymo-s-case-for-a-dri.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/tekedra_mawakana_sal_khan_waymo_s_case_for_a_driverless_future', 'description': "What if we could solve the problem of fatal car accidents? Waymo co-CEO Tekedra Mawakana joins TED's Sal Khan to explore why fully autonomous vehicles (where you never have to touch the wheel) could end the dangerous status quo of traffic deaths. She makes the case for why self-driving cars are more than a tech novelty - they're an urgently needed upgrade that could make the world safer for everyone.", 'transcript': "Tekedra Mawakana, Sal Khan opens by framing the central tension behind Waymo's case for a driverless future. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED2026. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.", 'recommended_for': ['solo learning', 'research notes', 'evening watch']}, {'source_id': '177895', 'title': 'Why I love my bad days', 'slug': 'alexi-pappas-why-i-love-my-bad-days', 'speaker': 'Alexi Pappas', 'event': 'TEDNext 2025', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 310, 'duration_minutes': 5, 'published_at': '2026-05-08', 'recorded_on': '2025-11-11', 'views': 6052, 'topics': ['psychology', 'philosophy', 'happiness', 'sports', 'motivation', 'personal growth', 'goals'], 'image': 'images/talk_003_alexi-pappas-why-i-love-my-bad-days.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/alexi_pappas_why_i_love_my_bad_days', 'description': "One month before the Rio Olympics, runner Alexi Pappas couldn't hit her splits in practice. She was begging her watch to change its mind. Then her coach told her to take it off - and shared the best advice she's ever received. That single piece of wisdom led her to break a national record and changed how she chases her goals, carrying her through ultramarathons, a memoir and three films. Bad days aren't a detour, she says - they mean you're right on track.", 'transcript': 'Alexi Pappas opens by framing the central tension behind Why I love my bad days. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TEDNext 2025. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['curious minds', 'team discussion', 'classroom']}, {'source_id': '178367', 'title': 'What really won the trillion-dollar Supreme Court case', 'slug': 'neal-kumar-katyal-what-really-won-the-trillion-dollar-supreme-court-case', 'speaker': 'Neal Kumar Katyal', 'event': 'TED2026', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 1091, 'duration_minutes': 18, 'published_at': '2026-05-07', 'recorded_on': '2026-04-17', 'views': 154312, 'topics': ['culture', 'ai', 'law', 'society', 'policy'], 'image': 'images/talk_004_neal-kumar-katyal-what-really-won-the-trillion-d.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/neal_kumar_katyal_what_really_won_the_trillion_dollar_supreme_court_case', 'description': "In November 2025, Neal Kumar Katyal was asked to do what no US Supreme Court litigator had ever done: convince the justices to strike down a sitting president's signature initiative. After enlisting the help of four unlikely coaches - and one secret weapon he hasn't told anyone about until now - he walked into the courtroom ready for anything. What he discovered about winning and connecting might just change how you think about performing under pressure.", 'transcript': 'Neal Kumar Katyal opens by framing the central tension behind What really won the trillion-dollar Supreme Court case. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED2026. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['solo learning', 'research notes', 'evening watch']}, {'source_id': '178175', 'title': 'The rising cost of dissent in America', 'slug': 'miles-taylor-the-rising-cost-of-dissent-in-america-may-2026', 'speaker': 'Miles Taylor', 'event': 'TEDxMidAtlantic', 'talk_type': 'TEDx Talk', 'duration_seconds': 1166, 'duration_minutes': 19, 'published_at': '2026-05-04', 'recorded_on': '2025-11-01', 'views': 154789, 'topics': ['politics', 'media', 'social change', 'united states', 'democracy', 'government'], 'image': 'images/talk_005_miles-taylor-the-rising-cost-of-dissent-in-ameri.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/miles_taylor_the_rising_cost_of_dissent_in_america_may_2026', 'description': "Former senior US national security official Miles Taylor shares a personal account that raises a broader civic concern: the growing cost of dissent in American public life. Drawing on his experience inside government and living the consequences of speaking openly, he says that the real threat to US democracy isn't the politicians or hard-liners - it's the two-thirds of Americans who don't speak up. (This talk contains mature language.)", 'transcript': 'Miles Taylor opens by framing the central tension behind The rising cost of dissent in America. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TEDxMidAtlantic. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['curious minds', 'team discussion', 'classroom']}, {'source_id': '178086', 'title': 'Why AI is unlikely to become conscious', 'slug': 'anil-seth-why-ai-is-unlikely-to-become-conscious', 'speaker': 'Anil Seth', 'event': 'TED2026', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 897, 'duration_minutes': 15, 'published_at': '2026-05-01', 'recorded_on': '2026-04-16', 'views': 191682, 'topics': ['technology', 'future', 'brain', 'consciousness', 'ai'], 'image': 'images/talk_006_anil-seth-why-ai-is-unlikely-to-become-conscious.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/anil_seth_why_ai_is_unlikely_to_become_conscious', 'description': 'We see consciousness in AI the same way we see faces in clouds, says neuroscientist Anil Seth. He explores the all-too-human tendency to project inner life onto machines that are brilliant mimics, not sentient beings, and gives a definitive answer to the urgent question: Will AI ever gain consciousness?', 'transcript': 'Anil Seth opens by framing the central tension behind Why AI is unlikely to become conscious. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED2026. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['solo learning', 'research notes', 'evening watch']}, {'source_id': '175757', 'title': 'Reimagining traditional architecture for modern needs', 'slug': 'riyad-joucka-reimagining-traditional-architecture-for-modern-needs', 'speaker': 'Riyad Joucka', 'event': 'TED@BCG', 'talk_type': 'TED Institute Talk', 'duration_seconds': 492, 'duration_minutes': 8, 'published_at': '2026-04-30', 'recorded_on': '2025-10-23', 'views': 153822, 'topics': ['technology', 'design', 'architecture', 'urban planning', 'innovation', '3d printing'], 'image': 'images/talk_007_riyad-joucka-reimagining-traditional-architectur.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/riyad_joucka_reimagining_traditional_architecture_for_modern_needs', 'description': "Architect Riyad Joucka believes your home should be a mirror of who you are. Using 3D printing and ancient architectural wisdom, he's designing efficient, personal homes that respond to context, climate and culture without sacrificing character. He makes the case that we should start designing for people, not the market.", 'transcript': 'Riyad Joucka opens by framing the central tension behind Reimagining traditional architecture for modern needs. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED@BCG. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['curious minds', 'team discussion', 'classroom']}, {'source_id': '176563', 'title': 'How to invite creativity into your life', 'slug': 'rose-b-simpson-debbie-millman-how-to-invite-creativity-into-your-life', 'speaker': 'Rose B. Simpson, Debbie Millman', 'event': 'TEDNext 2025', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 1065, 'duration_minutes': 18, 'published_at': '2026-04-29', 'recorded_on': '2025-11-10', 'views': 170066, 'topics': ['culture', 'nature', 'creativity', 'art', 'storytelling', 'mindfulness'], 'image': 'images/talk_008_rose-b-simpson-debbie-millman-how-to-invite-crea.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/rose_b_simpson_debbie_millman_how_to_invite_creativity_into_your_life', 'description': 'What do you hear when you sit in silence? For artist Rose B. Simpson, that question is the beginning of all art. She comes from a line of ceramic artists stretching back generations and, as part of her multidisciplinary work, she also builds custom lowrider cars. (If that sounds like a contradiction, that\'s kind of the point.) In conversation with "Design Matters" podcast host Debbie Millman, Simpson invites you to find your own aesthetic - not by searching, but by listening.', 'transcript': 'Rose B. Simpson, Debbie Millman opens by framing the central tension behind How to invite creativity into your life. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TEDNext 2025. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['solo learning', 'research notes', 'evening watch']}, {'source_id': '175453', 'title': 'You got what you wanted. Now what?', 'slug': 'debbie-millman-you-got-what-you-wanted-now-what', 'speaker': 'Debbie Millman', 'event': 'TEDNext 2025', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 473, 'duration_minutes': 8, 'published_at': '2026-04-27', 'recorded_on': '2025-11-09', 'views': 190209, 'topics': ['design', 'creativity', 'personal growth'], 'image': 'images/talk_009_debbie-millman-you-got-what-you-wanted-now-what.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/debbie_millman_you_got_what_you_wanted_now_what', 'description': 'Over two decades of interviewing countless creative people, Debbie Millman (host of the iconic "Design Matters" podcast) had a realization: the pride and joy of accomplishing something often evaporates almost instantly. She explains how to stop chasing external validation for your achievements and instead live for the act of creation itself.', 'transcript': 'Debbie Millman opens by framing the central tension behind You got what you wanted. Now what?. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TEDNext 2025. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['curious minds', 'team discussion', 'classroom']}, {'source_id': '177490', 'title': 'What Kosovo can teach the world about freedom', 'slug': 'vjosa-osmani-sadriu-what-kosovo-can-teach-the-world-about-freedom', 'speaker': 'Vjosa Osmani Sadriu', 'event': 'TED2026', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 1047, 'duration_minutes': 17, 'published_at': '2026-04-24', 'recorded_on': '2026-04-14', 'views': 176972, 'topics': ['politics', 'social change', 'leadership', 'democracy', 'government'], 'image': 'images/talk_010_vjosa-osmani-sadriu-what-kosovo-can-teach-the-wo.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/vjosa_osmani_sadriu_what_kosovo_can_teach_the_world_about_freedom', 'description': '"Truth is the real oxygen for democracy," says Vjosa Osmani Sadriu, the 6th President of the Republic of Kosovo. As a child of war, she once longed for someone to save her people. Now she\'s been in the rooms where decisions are made - and she\'s never forgotten what brought her there. In conversation with solutions journalist Angus Hervey, she reflects on what it takes to defend democracy in a world where truth itself is under threat. (Recorded on April 14, 2026)', 'transcript': 'Vjosa Osmani Sadriu opens by framing the central tension behind What Kosovo can teach the world about freedom. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED2026. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['solo learning', 'research notes', 'evening watch']}, {'source_id': '177489', 'title': 'Beware the power of prediction', 'slug': 'carissa-veliz-beware-the-power-of-prediction', 'speaker': 'Carissa Veliz', 'event': 'TED2026', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 728, 'duration_minutes': 12, 'published_at': '2026-04-23', 'recorded_on': '2026-04-14', 'views': 267371, 'topics': ['technology', 'future', 'ai', 'ethics'], 'image': 'images/talk_011_carissa-veliz-beware-the-power-of-prediction.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/carissa_veliz_beware_the_power_of_prediction', 'description': "What do the story of Oedipus and your insurance premiums have in common? They are both driven by self-fulfilling prophecies. Philosopher and TED Fellow Carissa Veliz traces the hidden power of prediction, from Roman emperors who banned prophets to the AI algorithms quietly making decisions about your life right now. We tend to associate predictions with knowledge, she says, but they're actually attempts to grab power. So the next time someone tells you a specific outcome is inevitable, remember: they aren't describing the future - they're selling it.", 'transcript': 'Carissa Veliz opens by framing the central tension behind Beware the power of prediction. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED2026. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['curious minds', 'team discussion', 'classroom']}, {'source_id': '177096', 'title': 'The problem with billionaires - and the debut of True Net Worth', 'slug': 'randall-lane-the-problem-with-billionaires-and-the-debut-of-true-net-worth', 'speaker': 'Randall Lane', 'event': 'TED2026', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 499, 'duration_minutes': 8, 'published_at': '2026-04-20', 'recorded_on': '2026-04-16', 'views': 221434, 'topics': ['culture', 'economics', 'philanthropy', 'society', 'money', 'finance'], 'image': 'images/talk_012_randall-lane-the-problem-with-billionaires-and-t.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/randall_lane_the_problem_with_billionaires_and_the_debut_of_true_net_worth', 'description': "As chief content officer of Forbes, Randall Lane oversees the magazine's signature list of billionaires, tracking the richest people on Earth. But he has noticed that this prompts the ultra-wealthy to stockpile their money instead of spending it on the public good. He debuts a new ranking - True Net Worth - that applauds billionaires for their philanthropy and rewards generosity. Guess who's in the top five?", 'transcript': 'Randall Lane opens by framing the central tension behind The problem with billionaires - and the debut of True Net Worth. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED2026. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['solo learning', 'research notes', 'evening watch']}, {'source_id': '175050', 'title': 'A cheat sheet for accelerating clean energy', 'slug': 'kimiko-hirata-a-cheat-sheet-for-accelerating-clean-energy', 'speaker': 'Kimiko Hirata', 'event': 'TED Countdown Summit 2025', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 586, 'duration_minutes': 10, 'published_at': '2026-04-20', 'recorded_on': '2025-06-18', 'views': 191819, 'topics': ['climate change', 'policy', 'countdown', 'renewable energy', 'fossil fuels'], 'image': 'images/talk_013_kimiko-hirata-a-cheat-sheet-for-accelerating-cle.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/kimiko_hirata_a_cheat_sheet_for_accelerating_clean_energy', 'description': 'After the Fukushima disaster shut down Japan\'s nuclear reactors, the coal industry rushed in to fill the energy gap. As climate advocate Kimiko Hirata watched dozens of new coal plant proposals quietly surface across the country - each one locking in decades of future emissions - she resolved to make them impossible to ignore. She shares how a small, scrappy civil society movement took on a fossil-fuel-dependent economy and got people to say "yes" to a renewable future.', 'transcript': 'Kimiko Hirata opens by framing the central tension behind A cheat sheet for accelerating clean energy. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED Countdown Summit 2025. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['curious minds', 'team discussion', 'classroom']}, {'source_id': '176964', 'title': 'How I created OpenClaw, the breakthrough AI agent', 'slug': 'peter-steinberger-how-i-created-openclaw-the-breakthrough-ai-agent', 'speaker': 'Peter Steinberger', 'event': 'TED2026', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 1055, 'duration_minutes': 18, 'published_at': '2026-04-17', 'recorded_on': '2026-04-16', 'views': 551544, 'topics': ['technology', 'computers', 'ai', 'internet', 'machine learning', 'artificial intelligence'], 'image': 'images/talk_014_peter-steinberger-how-i-created-openclaw-the-bre.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/peter_steinberger_how_i_created_openclaw_the_breakthrough_ai_agent', 'description': 'OpenClaw creator Peter Steinberger takes us back to the transformative moment he let his AI agent loose on the internet, igniting one of the world\'s fastest-growing open-source projects. He makes a fascinating (and slightly unnerving) case that agents are a real shift, not just better versions of chatbots, and explores how they might reshape your ability to work, build and create. "The lobster is loose, and it\'s not going back into the tank," he says. (Followed by a brief Q&A with TED Chairman Chris Anderson)', 'transcript': 'Peter Steinberger opens by framing the central tension behind How I created OpenClaw, the breakthrough AI agent. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED2026. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['solo learning', 'research notes', 'evening watch']}, {'source_id': '176887', 'title': 'A plan to stop AI from automating our decline', 'slug': 'gina-raimondo-a-plan-to-stop-ai-from-automating-our-decline', 'speaker': 'Gina Raimondo', 'event': 'TED2026', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 951, 'duration_minutes': 16, 'published_at': '2026-04-16', 'recorded_on': '2026-04-14', 'views': 229795, 'topics': ['politics', 'technology', 'business', 'social change', 'work', 'ai'], 'image': 'images/talk_015_gina-raimondo-a-plan-to-stop-ai-from-automating-.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/gina_raimondo_a_plan_to_stop_ai_from_automating_our_decline', 'description': 'The United States is on track to win the AI race - and hollow itself out in the process, says Gina Raimondo, former Governor of Rhode Island and US Secretary of Commerce. In this unflinching look at the threat of AI-induced economic disruption and social unrest, she offers a concrete blueprint to prepare workers for what\'s coming next. "AI is a 100-year technology and needs a 100-year response," she says. Is America up to the challenge?', 'transcript': 'Gina Raimondo opens by framing the central tension behind A plan to stop AI from automating our decline. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED2026. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['curious minds', 'team discussion', 'classroom']}, {'source_id': '175041', 'title': 'East African sound meets cosmic trap', 'slug': 'akoth-jumadi-and-mr-lu-east-african-sound-meets-cosmic-trap', 'speaker': 'Akoth Jumadi and Mr. Lu', 'event': 'TED Countdown Summit 2025', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 483, 'duration_minutes': 8, 'published_at': '2026-04-15', 'recorded_on': '2025-06-18', 'views': 2781, 'topics': ['music', 'performance', 'africa', 'art', 'sound'], 'image': 'images/talk_016_akoth-jumadi-and-mr-lu-east-african-sound-meets-.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/akoth_jumadi_and_mr_lu_east_african_sound_meets_cosmic_trap', 'description': 'Kenyan music duo Akoth Jumadi and MR. LU* fuse tribal roots with cosmic trap and celestial R&B, creating a hypnotic sound where ancient rhythms meet the future.', 'transcript': 'Akoth Jumadi and Mr. Lu opens by framing the central tension behind East African sound meets cosmic trap. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED Countdown Summit 2025. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['solo learning', 'research notes', 'evening watch']}, {'source_id': '176566', 'title': 'What I got wrong about changing the world', 'slug': 'malala-yousafzai-what-i-got-wrong-about-changing-the-world', 'speaker': 'Malala Yousafzai', 'event': 'TED2026', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 703, 'duration_minutes': 12, 'published_at': '2026-04-14', 'recorded_on': '2026-04-14', 'views': 349363, 'topics': ['education', 'social change', 'activism', 'middle east', 'human rights'], 'image': 'images/talk_017_malala-yousafzai-what-i-got-wrong-about-changing.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/malala_yousafzai_what_i_got_wrong_about_changing_the_world', 'description': "Malala Yousafzai has spent her life advocating for girls' education - surviving an assassination attempt at 15, meeting with world leaders and then watching hard-won progress collapse when Afghanistan fell to the Taliban in 2021. That moment of despair forced her to completely rethink what it means to create change, and what she discovered replaced her shattered optimism with something more powerful and more honest. Hear how to keep fighting for the future you want, even when hope feels lost.", 'transcript': 'Malala Yousafzai opens by framing the central tension behind What I got wrong about changing the world. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED2026. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['curious minds', 'team discussion', 'classroom']}, {'source_id': '174201', 'title': 'Amman, Jordan', 'slug': 'ted-idea-search-amman-jordan', 'speaker': 'TED Idea Search', 'event': 'TED Originals', 'talk_type': 'Original Content', 'duration_seconds': 2610, 'duration_minutes': 44, 'published_at': '2026-04-09', 'recorded_on': '2026-04-09', 'views': 23418, 'topics': ['social change'], 'image': 'images/talk_018_ted-idea-search-amman-jordan.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/ted_idea_search_amman_jordan', 'description': "The TED Idea Search wraps up in Amman, Jordan, in a 2,000-year-old Roman amphitheater and in front of a crowd of 4,000. What unfolds inside those stone walls is something the series hasn't quite seen before: speakers shaped by the weight of living in a region the world tends to define for itself. From a mountaineer who turned grief into motivation to a therapist rewriting the Arab world's language around mental health, the final city makes the strongest case yet that the best ideas can come from anywhere.", 'transcript': 'TED Idea Search opens by framing the central tension behind Amman, Jordan. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED Originals. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['solo learning', 'research notes', 'evening watch']}, {'source_id': '175828', 'title': 'A musical journey through Turkana', 'slug': 'turkana-sessions-a-musical-journey-through-turkana', 'speaker': 'Turkana Sessions', 'event': 'TED Countdown Summit 2025', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 401, 'duration_minutes': 7, 'published_at': '2026-04-09', 'recorded_on': '2025-06-16', 'views': 4223, 'topics': ['music', 'performance', 'africa'], 'image': 'images/talk_019_turkana-sessions-a-musical-journey-through-turka.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/turkana_sessions_a_musical_journey_through_turkana', 'description': 'The genre-defying band Turkana Sessions takes us on a musical tour through the soundscape of northwest Kenya, with Elizabeth Korkel singing and Eddie Grey shredding on guitar.', 'transcript': 'Turkana Sessions opens by framing the central tension behind A musical journey through Turkana. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED Countdown Summit 2025. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['curious minds', 'team discussion', 'classroom']}, {'source_id': '175296', 'title': "A whale's-eye-view of the ocean", 'slug': 'eric-stackpole-a-whale-s-eye-view-of-the-ocean', 'speaker': 'Eric Stackpole', 'event': 'TEDNext 2025', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 311, 'duration_minutes': 5, 'published_at': '2026-04-08', 'recorded_on': '2025-11-11', 'views': 193174, 'topics': ['science', 'technology', 'animals', 'exploration', 'ocean'], 'image': 'images/talk_020_eric-stackpole-a-whale-s-eye-view-of-the-ocean.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/eric_stackpole_a_whale_s_eye_view_of_the_ocean', 'description': "A hand-built camera with suction cups captured something no one had ever seen: two sperm whales communicating and swimming together in the deep ocean. Engineer Eric Stackpole shares the story of how a scrappy, DIY tool revealed this intimate glimpse into the lives of these giants - and makes the case that the only limit to what we can discover is what we're curious enough to explore.", 'transcript': "Eric Stackpole opens by framing the central tension behind A whale's-eye-view of the ocean. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TEDNext 2025. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.", 'recommended_for': ['solo learning', 'research notes', 'evening watch']}, {'source_id': '175934', 'title': 'The art and science of wine tasting', 'slug': 'qian-janice-wang-the-art-and-science-of-wine-tasting', 'speaker': 'Qian Janice Wang', 'event': 'TEDxNoVA', 'talk_type': 'TEDx Talk', 'duration_seconds': 919, 'duration_minutes': 15, 'published_at': '2026-04-07', 'recorded_on': '2025-10-10', 'views': 181481, 'topics': ['science', 'food', 'brain'], 'image': 'images/talk_021_qian-janice-wang-the-art-and-science-of-wine-tas.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/qian_janice_wang_the_art_and_science_of_wine_tasting', 'description': "No two people taste wine the same way, and science is starting to show us why. Sensory scientist Qian Janice Wang explores why experts and beginners experience complexity so differently - revealing that what makes a wine great may have less to do with what's in the glass and more to do with what's happening in your brain.", 'transcript': 'Qian Janice Wang opens by framing the central tension behind The art and science of wine tasting. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TEDxNoVA. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['curious minds', 'team discussion', 'classroom']}, {'source_id': '171659', 'title': 'The accidental brilliance of makeshift signs', 'slug': 'kate-canales-the-accidental-brilliance-of-makeshift-signs', 'speaker': 'Kate Canales', 'event': 'TEDNext 2025', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 466, 'duration_minutes': 8, 'published_at': '2026-04-06', 'recorded_on': '2025-11-11', 'views': 203431, 'topics': ['culture', 'technology', 'design', 'creativity', 'art', 'humor', 'society'], 'image': 'images/talk_022_kate-canales-the-accidental-brilliance-of-makesh.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/kate_canales_the_accidental_brilliance_of_makeshift_signs', 'description': "What happens when the design of everyday things misses the mark? People fill in the blanks. Designer Kate Canales has spent more than 20 years photographing the handmade, improvised signs that appear when the original falls short. From perplexing bathroom directions to our struggles with doors and point-of-sale machines, her photos capture something technology can't replace: our instinct to look out for each other and leave a few instructions behind.", 'transcript': 'Kate Canales opens by framing the central tension behind The accidental brilliance of makeshift signs. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TEDNext 2025. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['solo learning', 'research notes', 'evening watch']}, {'source_id': '175830', 'title': "The nurse who can smell Parkinson's", 'slug': 'joy-milne-the-nurse-who-can-smell-parkinson-s', 'speaker': 'Joy Milne', 'event': 'TEDxManchester', 'talk_type': 'TEDx Talk', 'duration_seconds': 1077, 'duration_minutes': 18, 'published_at': '2026-04-03', 'recorded_on': '2023-03-04', 'views': 203929, 'topics': ['science', 'innovation', 'disease', 'health', 'health care', 'biology', 'medicine'], 'image': 'images/talk_023_joy-milne-the-nurse-who-can-smell-parkinson-s.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/joy_milne_the_nurse_who_can_smell_parkinson_s', 'description': "What does Parkinson's smell like? Ask nurse Joy Milne. Born with a hypersensitive nose, she spent a lifetime learning to recognize diseases through their scents. When she smelled Parkinson's on her husband years before his diagnosis, she decided to put her gift to the test. Today, her extraordinary nose has been translated into a non-invasive test - helping researchers diagnose what was right under their noses all along.", 'transcript': "Joy Milne opens by framing the central tension behind The nurse who can smell Parkinson's. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TEDxManchester. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.", 'recommended_for': ['curious minds', 'team discussion', 'classroom']}, {'source_id': '174199', 'title': 'Buenos Aires, Argentina', 'slug': 'ted-idea-search-buenos-aires-argentina', 'speaker': 'TED Idea Search', 'event': 'TED Originals', 'talk_type': 'Original Content', 'duration_seconds': 2561, 'duration_minutes': 43, 'published_at': '2026-04-02', 'recorded_on': '2026-04-02', 'views': 31212, 'topics': ['social change'], 'image': 'images/talk_024_ted-idea-search-buenos-aires-argentina.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/ted_idea_search_buenos_aires_argentina', 'description': 'The TED Idea Search arrives in Buenos Aires, a city with a fierce intellectual tradition, as 10 speakers deliver talks in a stunning warehouse that\'s home to the city\'s iconic opera sets, competing for a chance to speak on the TED main stage. Watch as a Gen Z voice reframes "brain rot" as a secret diplomatic tool and a surgeon explores the future of robotic medicine, reminding us why the human touch still matters - and much more. Choosing just one to represent Buenos Aires to the world turns out to be one of the hardest decisions yet.', 'transcript': 'TED Idea Search opens by framing the central tension behind Buenos Aires, Argentina. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED Originals. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['solo learning', 'research notes', 'evening watch']}, {'source_id': '175297', 'title': "I let DaddyGPT parent my kids. Here's what I learned", 'slug': 'stephen-remedios-i-let-daddygpt-parent-my-kids-here-s-what-i-learned', 'speaker': 'Stephen Remedios', 'event': 'TED@BCG', 'talk_type': 'TED Institute Talk', 'duration_seconds': 671, 'duration_minutes': 11, 'published_at': '2026-04-02', 'recorded_on': '2025-10-23', 'views': 201276, 'topics': ['technology', 'parenting', 'ai', 'kids'], 'image': 'images/talk_025_stephen-remedios-i-let-daddygpt-parent-my-kids-h.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/stephen_remedios_i_let_daddygpt_parent_my_kids_here_s_what_i_learned', 'description': "As the world races toward digital perfection, tech humanist Stephen Remedios tried to optimize the messiest and most imperfect of all human work: parenting. He shares the story of DaddyGPT, a digital version of himself built to help raise his kids - until they began to prefer it over him. What unfolds is a personal look at the limits of AI, and a reminder that what matters most isn't getting it right every time but showing up with the authentic imperfection only humans have.", 'transcript': "Stephen Remedios opens by framing the central tension behind I let DaddyGPT parent my kids. Here's what I learned. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED@BCG. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.", 'recommended_for': ['curious minds', 'team discussion', 'classroom']}, {'source_id': '175452', 'title': 'A brilliant blend of ballet, hip-hop and African dance', 'slug': 'ghetto-classics-dance-a-brilliant-blend-of-ballet-hip-hop-and-african-dance', 'speaker': 'Ghetto Classics Dance', 'event': 'TED Countdown Summit 2025', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 434, 'duration_minutes': 7, 'published_at': '2026-04-01', 'recorded_on': '2025-06-17', 'views': 3772, 'topics': ['performance', 'africa', 'art', 'dance', 'countdown'], 'image': 'images/talk_026_ghetto-classics-dance-a-brilliant-blend-of-balle.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/ghetto_classics_dance_a_brilliant_blend_of_ballet_hip_hop_and_african_dance', 'description': "Watch the performers of Ghetto Classics Dance light up the stage with a breathtaking fusion of traditional African dance, classical ballet and modern hip-hop. Founded in Korogocho, one of Nairobi's most under-resourced neighborhoods, this community-driven program empowers dancers through intensive training and mentorship.", 'transcript': 'Ghetto Classics Dance opens by framing the central tension behind A brilliant blend of ballet, hip-hop and African dance. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED Countdown Summit 2025. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['solo learning', 'research notes', 'evening watch']}, {'source_id': '175374', 'title': '5 practical ways to take control of your life', 'slug': 'jim-vandehei-5-practical-ways-to-take-control-of-your-life', 'speaker': 'Jim VandeHei', 'event': 'TEDNext 2025', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 654, 'duration_minutes': 11, 'published_at': '2026-03-31', 'recorded_on': '2025-11-11', 'views': 243174, 'topics': ['leadership', 'success', 'motivation', 'personal growth', 'goals'], 'image': 'images/talk_027_jim-vandehei-5-practical-ways-to-take-control-of.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/jim_vandehei_5_practical_ways_to_take_control_of_your_life', 'description': 'You can\'t control the world - but you can control you. That\'s the mantra that took Axios CEO Jim VandeHei, a once "unremarkably unremarkable 20-year-old," all the way to launching companies and interviewing presidents. He breaks down a career\'s worth of observations into five deceptively simple things you can control, and explores why mastering them can change the trajectory of your life.', 'transcript': 'Jim VandeHei opens by framing the central tension behind 5 practical ways to take control of your life. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TEDNext 2025. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['curious minds', 'team discussion', 'classroom']}, {'source_id': '175298', 'title': 'Stress resets, the ultimate mental health hack', 'slug': 'jenny-taitz-stress-resets-the-ultimate-mental-health-hack', 'speaker': 'Jenny Taitz', 'event': 'TEDNext 2025', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 630, 'duration_minutes': 10, 'published_at': '2026-03-30', 'recorded_on': '2025-11-10', 'views': 263345, 'topics': ['science', 'psychology', 'relationships', 'personal growth', 'mental health', 'emotions'], 'image': 'images/talk_028_jenny-taitz-stress-resets-the-ultimate-mental-he.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/jenny_taitz_stress_resets_the_ultimate_mental_health_hack', 'description': 'Stress is contagious - but so is calm. Psychologist Jenny Taitz explains why one stressful moment tends to snowball into the next, and shares small, immediate resets you can practice anywhere to break the spiral before it starts.', 'transcript': 'Jenny Taitz opens by framing the central tension behind Stress resets, the ultimate mental health hack. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TEDNext 2025. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['solo learning', 'research notes', 'evening watch']}, {'source_id': '174198', 'title': 'Chicago, USA', 'slug': 'ted-idea-search-chicago-usa', 'speaker': 'TED Idea Search', 'event': 'TED Originals', 'talk_type': 'Original Content', 'duration_seconds': 2769, 'duration_minutes': 46, 'published_at': '2026-03-27', 'recorded_on': '2026-03-27', 'views': 28577, 'topics': ['social change'], 'image': 'images/talk_029_ted-idea-search-chicago-usa.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/ted_idea_search_chicago_usa', 'description': 'In the Windy City, 10 Chicagoans step onto the iconic red circle, each with six minutes to prove they have an idea that could change everything. Among them: a chemist who believes we can deploy precision medicine to save endangered species, a journalist creating tools to navigate difficult conversations and a runner challenging the narrative of a divided city by exploring every one of its streets. The stakes are personal, the competition is fierce - and one speaker will earn the chance to take their idea to the main stage at TED in Vancouver.', 'transcript': 'TED Idea Search opens by framing the central tension behind Chicago, USA. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED Originals. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['curious minds', 'team discussion', 'classroom']}, {'source_id': '175334', 'title': 'Why the world is still not built for women', 'slug': 'virginia-santy-why-the-world-is-still-not-built-for-women', 'speaker': 'Virginia Santy', 'event': 'TEDxMileHigh', 'talk_type': 'TEDx Talk', 'duration_seconds': 804, 'duration_minutes': 13, 'published_at': '2026-03-26', 'recorded_on': '2022-11-12', 'views': 214046, 'topics': ['design', 'cities', 'urban planning', 'social change', 'women', 'tedx', 'feminism'], 'image': 'images/talk_030_virginia-santy-why-the-world-is-still-not-built-.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/virginia_santy_why_the_world_is_still_not_built_for_women', 'description': 'Design consultant Virginia Santy set out to create an office space built specifically for women, flipping the script on the subtle (and not-so-subtle) ways that workplaces and cities still fail them. The results were striking: greater productivity, deeper collaboration and an environment where women felt genuinely valued, leading her to ask a simple question: What would the world look like if we designed with women in mind?', 'transcript': 'Virginia Santy opens by framing the central tension behind Why the world is still not built for women. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TEDxMileHigh. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['solo learning', 'research notes', 'evening watch']}, {'source_id': '174197', 'title': 'Singapore', 'slug': 'ted-idea-search-singapore', 'speaker': 'TED Idea Search', 'event': 'TED Originals', 'talk_type': 'Original Content', 'duration_seconds': 0, 'duration_minutes': 1, 'published_at': '2026-03-25', 'recorded_on': '2026-03-25', 'views': 23267, 'topics': ['social change'], 'image': 'images/talk_031_ted-idea-search-singapore.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/ted_idea_search_singapore', 'description': "The TED Idea Search touches down in Singapore, where eight speakers compete for an extraordinary prize. From a diver-turned-ocean-restorer reviving dead coral reefs to a scientist growing sustainable building materials out of fungus and a government insider reimagining public institutions, the ideas are as diverse as the Lion City itself. As TED's coaches push each speaker to transform their thinking into a powerful narrative, nerves rise, breakthroughs emerge and one speaker earns the opportunity to share their idea on the global stage.", 'transcript': 'TED Idea Search opens by framing the central tension behind Singapore. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED Originals. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['curious minds', 'team discussion', 'classroom']}, {'source_id': '174672', 'title': 'My bank called in the middle of my TED Talk', 'slug': 'mike-albo-my-bank-called-in-the-middle-of-my-ted-talk', 'speaker': 'Mike Albo', 'event': 'TEDNext 2025', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 344, 'duration_minutes': 6, 'published_at': '2026-03-25', 'recorded_on': '2025-11-10', 'views': 197679, 'topics': ['culture', 'technology', 'entertainment', 'consumerism', 'comedy', 'data'], 'image': 'images/talk_032_mike-albo-my-bank-called-in-the-middle-of-my-ted.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/mike_albo_my_bank_called_in_the_middle_of_my_ted_talk', 'description': 'In this TED Talk gone wrong, comedian Mike Albo receives an unexpected call from his bank. The result: a hilariously uncomfortable tour of his purchase history, and a reminder that in the digital age, our data knows us a little too well.', 'transcript': 'Mike Albo opens by framing the central tension behind My bank called in the middle of my TED Talk. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TEDNext 2025. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['solo learning', 'research notes', 'evening watch']}, {'source_id': '174466', 'title': '3 ways to create a truly original design', 'slug': 'lope-gutierrez-ruiz-3-ways-to-create-a-truly-original-design', 'speaker': 'Lope Gutierrez-Ruiz', 'event': 'TEDNext 2025', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 355, 'duration_minutes': 6, 'published_at': '2026-03-24', 'recorded_on': '2025-11-10', 'views': 217982, 'topics': ['culture', 'design', 'media', 'collaboration', 'creativity', 'art', 'ted fellows', 'animation'], 'image': 'images/talk_033_lope-gutierrez-ruiz-3-ways-to-create-a-truly-ori.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/lope_gutierrez_ruiz_3_ways_to_create_a_truly_original_design', 'description': "In a world where design trends are quietly converging - same color palettes, same typography, same illustration styles - how do you make work that actually looks different? Designer and TED Fellow Lope Gutierrez-Ruiz distills his answer into three sharp, counterintuitive ideas, ticking through his studio's own funky creations to show how you can make things that stand out.", 'transcript': 'Lope Gutierrez-Ruiz opens by framing the central tension behind 3 ways to create a truly original design. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TEDNext 2025. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['curious minds', 'team discussion', 'classroom']}, {'source_id': '174464', 'title': '3 things I wish I knew when I was broke', 'slug': 'vivian-tu-3-things-i-wish-i-knew-when-i-was-broke', 'speaker': 'Vivian Tu', 'event': 'TEDNext 2025', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 560, 'duration_minutes': 9, 'published_at': '2026-03-23', 'recorded_on': '2025-11-10', 'views': 300368, 'topics': ['business', 'personal growth', 'women in business', 'money', 'finance'], 'image': 'images/talk_034_vivian-tu-3-things-i-wish-i-knew-when-i-was-brok.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/vivian_tu_3_things_i_wish_i_knew_when_i_was_broke', 'description': "Finance doesn't have to feel like a foreign language. Wall Street trader-turned-financial educator Vivian Tu helps millions of people make sense of money, breaking down complex concepts into everyday terms you can understand. She shares how she broke free from the stress of living paycheck to paycheck - and explores how we can shift power structures to give everyone a real shot at building wealth.", 'transcript': 'Vivian Tu opens by framing the central tension behind 3 things I wish I knew when I was broke. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TEDNext 2025. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['solo learning', 'research notes', 'evening watch']}, {'source_id': '174728', 'title': 'Joy will find you - if you let it', 'slug': 'david-larbi-joy-will-find-you-if-you-let-it', 'speaker': 'David Larbi', 'event': 'TEDNext 2025', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 305, 'duration_minutes': 5, 'published_at': '2026-03-20', 'recorded_on': '2025-11-10', 'views': 243270, 'topics': ['performance', 'creativity', 'poetry', 'happiness', 'personal growth'], 'image': 'images/talk_035_david-larbi-joy-will-find-you-if-you-let-it.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/david_larbi_joy_will_find_you_if_you_let_it', 'description': 'Author David Larbi recites a poem about the journey toward joy, reminding us of all the ways it can be found: having a conversation with a stranger, tasting the perfect bite of food or enjoying a good stretch. Joy is all around us - you just need to know where to look.', 'transcript': 'David Larbi opens by framing the central tension behind Joy will find you - if you let it. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TEDNext 2025. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['curious minds', 'team discussion', 'classroom']}, {'source_id': '174196', 'title': 'London, UK', 'slug': 'ted-idea-search-london-uk', 'speaker': 'TED Idea Search', 'event': 'TED Originals', 'talk_type': 'Original Content', 'duration_seconds': 2786, 'duration_minutes': 46, 'published_at': '2026-03-19', 'recorded_on': '2026-03-19', 'views': 38468, 'topics': ['social change'], 'image': 'images/talk_036_ted-idea-search-london-uk.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/ted_idea_search_london_uk', 'description': "In London, the TED Idea Search brings together 10 voices from one of the world's most influential cultural capitals to compete for the opportunity to speak on the main stage at TED. From a civil engineer revealing the invisible infrastructure shaping our cities to a classical singer uncovering the erased history of women in music, the ideas on offer are both deeply personal and global in scope. When the lights come up, London doesn't hold back - and one speaker delivers a talk no one in that room will soon forget.", 'transcript': 'TED Idea Search opens by framing the central tension behind London, UK. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED Originals. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['solo learning', 'research notes', 'evening watch']}, {'source_id': '173046', 'title': 'How to tune your inner voice', 'slug': 'rhonda-ross-daniel-alexander-jones-how-to-tune-your-inner-voice', 'speaker': 'Rhonda Ross, Daniel Alexander Jones', 'event': 'TEDNext 2025', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 1196, 'duration_minutes': 20, 'published_at': '2026-03-19', 'recorded_on': '2025-11-09', 'views': 226951, 'topics': ['culture', 'music', 'creativity', 'art', 'relationships', 'personal growth', 'society', 'ted fellows', 'emotions'], 'image': 'images/talk_037_rhonda-ross-daniel-alexander-jones-how-to-tune-y.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/rhonda_ross_daniel_alexander_jones_how_to_tune_your_inner_voice', 'description': 'To calm the storm inside your mind, you must first understand it. Singer and actress Rhonda Ross shares her theory of "emotional sovereignty" - the idea that your feelings aren\'t shaped just by your circumstances, but by the thoughts running on loop in your head. In conversation with scholar and TED Fellow Daniel Alexander Jones, Ross introduces the unexpected, music-rooted practice for taking control of your narrative.', 'transcript': 'Rhonda Ross, Daniel Alexander Jones opens by framing the central tension behind How to tune your inner voice. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TEDNext 2025. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['curious minds', 'team discussion', 'classroom']}, {'source_id': '174671', 'title': 'The 6 eras of NBA fashion - from restrained to radical', 'slug': 'mitchell-s-jackson-the-6-eras-of-nba-fashion-from-restrained-to-radical', 'speaker': 'Mitchell S. Jackson', 'event': 'TEDNext 2025', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 564, 'duration_minutes': 9, 'published_at': '2026-03-19', 'recorded_on': '2025-11-11', 'views': 183882, 'topics': ['culture', 'history', 'sports', 'fashion', 'ted fellows', 'protest'], 'image': 'images/talk_038_mitchell-s-jackson-the-6-eras-of-nba-fashion-fro.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/mitchell_s_jackson_the_6_eras_of_nba_fashion_from_restrained_to_radical', 'description': 'What are you wearing, and why? This is the question that writer and TED Fellow Mitchell S. Jackson asks as he unpacks the six eras of NBA style. Tracing an arc from Bill Russell to Lebron James and beyond, he explores how players use fashion on and off the court to challenge the limits placed upon them - revealing a deeper story about culture, identity and power.', 'transcript': 'Mitchell S. Jackson opens by framing the central tension behind The 6 eras of NBA fashion - from restrained to radical. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TEDNext 2025. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['solo learning', 'research notes', 'evening watch']}, {'source_id': '174584', 'title': 'I taught rats to drive. They taught me to enjoy the ride', 'slug': 'kelly-lambert-i-taught-rats-to-drive-they-taught-me-to-enjoy-the-ride', 'speaker': 'Kelly Lambert', 'event': 'TEDxRVA Youth', 'talk_type': 'TEDx Talk', 'duration_seconds': 840, 'duration_minutes': 14, 'published_at': '2026-03-18', 'recorded_on': '2025-11-09', 'views': 217160, 'topics': ['science', 'animals', 'happiness', 'brain', 'neuroscience', 'tedx', 'emotions'], 'image': 'images/talk_039_kelly-lambert-i-taught-rats-to-drive-they-taught.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/kelly_lambert_i_taught_rats_to_drive_they_taught_me_to_enjoy_the_ride', 'description': 'What can happy rats teach us about human joy? Behavioral neuroscientist Kelly Lambert describes how her team trained rats to drive tiny cars to earn treats - and noticed something surprising about how effort and anticipation affect the brain. The experiment opens new questions about how reward, agency and "behaviorceuticals" might help build resilience and support mental health.', 'transcript': 'Kelly Lambert opens by framing the central tension behind I taught rats to drive. They taught me to enjoy the ride. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TEDxRVA Youth. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['curious minds', 'team discussion', 'classroom']}, {'source_id': '174670', 'title': 'Is luck random - or can you cultivate it?', 'slug': 'christian-busch-is-luck-random-or-can-you-cultivate-it', 'speaker': 'Christian Busch', 'event': 'TED@BCG', 'talk_type': 'TED Institute Talk', 'duration_seconds': 768, 'duration_minutes': 13, 'published_at': '2026-03-17', 'recorded_on': '2025-10-23', 'views': 833338, 'topics': ['science', 'future', 'personal growth', 'decision-making'], 'image': 'images/talk_040_christian-busch-is-luck-random-or-can-you-cultiv.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/christian_busch_is_luck_random_or_can_you_cultivate_it', 'description': 'When the 2025 Los Angeles wildfires destroyed his home and neighborhood, scientist Christian Busch encountered the opposite of serendipity: "zemblanity," or bad luck by design. Drawing on more than a decade of scientific research, he explores how people can navigate unpredictability by adopting a serendipity mindset that transforms setbacks into unexpected new beginnings. He asks: What if good luck isn\'t random but can actually be cultivated?', 'transcript': 'Christian Busch opens by framing the central tension behind Is luck random - or can you cultivate it?. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED@BCG. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['solo learning', 'research notes', 'evening watch']}, {'source_id': '174283', 'title': 'How to make transportation quieter, cleaner and cheaper', 'slug': 'doreen-orishaba-how-to-make-transportation-quieter-cleaner-and-cheaper', 'speaker': 'Doreen Orishaba', 'event': 'TED Countdown Summit 2025', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 671, 'duration_minutes': 11, 'published_at': '2026-03-16', 'recorded_on': '2025-06-18', 'views': 214856, 'topics': ['climate change', 'transportation', 'africa', 'countdown'], 'image': 'images/talk_041_doreen-orishaba-how-to-make-transportation-quiet.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/doreen_orishaba_how_to_make_transportation_quieter_cleaner_and_cheaper', 'description': 'When Doreen Orishaba helped build Africa\'s first electric car in 2011, skeptics dismissed it as a "toy for the Western world." Now she\'s running dozens of electric buses across Kenya and Rwanda, moving thousands of passengers to work every day on zero-exhaust vehicles powered by near-silent engines. She breaks down what it actually takes to scale clean transport - and why skipping the gas station pit stop is closer than you may think.', 'transcript': 'Doreen Orishaba opens by framing the central tension behind How to make transportation quieter, cleaner and cheaper. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED Countdown Summit 2025. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['curious minds', 'team discussion', 'classroom']}, {'source_id': '174282', 'title': 'What China can teach the world about scaling clean energy', 'slug': 'yin-yu-what-china-can-teach-the-world-about-scaling-clean-energy', 'speaker': 'Yin Yu', 'event': 'TED Countdown Summit 2025', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 545, 'duration_minutes': 9, 'published_at': '2026-03-13', 'recorded_on': '2025-06-18', 'views': 8098, 'topics': ['climate change', 'sustainability', 'energy', 'china', 'solar energy', 'countdown', 'renewable energy'], 'image': 'images/talk_042_yin-yu-what-china-can-teach-the-world-about-scal.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/yin_yu_what_china_can_teach_the_world_about_scaling_clean_energy', 'description': 'When Yin Yu first visited a major hydropower dam site in China, she expected to see a thriving community. Instead, she found families who\'d lost their land and livelihoods to the rising water. It was a powerful lesson in how "green" megaprojects can harm the people they\'re meant to help. Now, as solar and electric vehicles spread rapidly across Southeast Asia, Yin says the opportunity is enormous - but only if countries don\'t repeat the mistakes of the past.', 'transcript': 'Yin Yu opens by framing the central tension behind What China can teach the world about scaling clean energy. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED Countdown Summit 2025. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['solo learning', 'research notes', 'evening watch']}, {'source_id': '174195', 'title': 'Lagos, Nigeria', 'slug': 'ted-idea-search-lagos-nigeria', 'speaker': 'TED Idea Search', 'event': 'TED Originals', 'talk_type': 'Original Content', 'duration_seconds': 2792, 'duration_minutes': 47, 'published_at': '2026-03-12', 'recorded_on': '2026-03-12', 'views': 20035, 'topics': ['social change'], 'image': 'images/talk_043_ted-idea-search-lagos-nigeria.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/ted_idea_search_lagos_nigeria', 'description': "In the heart of Lagos - a megacity of 20 million people pulsing with energy and big ambitions - nine undiscovered voices compete for a chance to speak on the world's biggest stage for ideas. From a renewable energy advocate who studied by candlelight to an archivist reimagining Africa-centered education, these speakers bring stories with global stakes. But only one will earn the 7,000-mile journey to the TED stage in Vancouver.", 'transcript': 'TED Idea Search opens by framing the central tension behind Lagos, Nigeria. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED Originals. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['curious minds', 'team discussion', 'classroom']}, {'source_id': '137525', 'title': '"May Your Kindness Remain" / "If I Told"', 'slug': 'courtney-marie-andrews-may-your-kindness-remain-if-i-told', 'speaker': 'Courtney Marie Andrews', 'event': 'TEDCountdown@BloombergGreenFestival', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 634, 'duration_minutes': 11, 'published_at': '2026-03-11', 'recorded_on': '2024-07-12', 'views': 8624, 'topics': ['environment', 'music', 'performance'], 'image': 'images/talk_044_courtney-marie-andrews-may-your-kindness-remain-.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/courtney_marie_andrews_may_your_kindness_remain_if_i_told', 'description': 'Singer-songwriter Courtney Marie Andrews performs "If I Told" and "May Your Kindness Remain," songs based on her connection to music, nature and environmental advocacy.', 'transcript': 'Courtney Marie Andrews opens by framing the central tension behind "May Your Kindness Remain" / "If I Told". The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TEDCountdown@BloombergGreenFestival. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['solo learning', 'research notes', 'evening watch']}, {'source_id': '174194', 'title': 'Athens, Greece', 'slug': 'ted-idea-search-athens-greece', 'speaker': 'TED Idea Search', 'event': 'TED Originals', 'talk_type': 'Original Content', 'duration_seconds': 2892, 'duration_minutes': 48, 'published_at': '2026-03-10', 'recorded_on': '2026-03-10', 'views': 38463, 'topics': ['social change'], 'image': 'images/talk_045_ted-idea-search-athens-greece.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/ted_idea_search_athens_greece', 'description': "The next stop on the TED Idea Search is Athens, birthplace of democracy and the world's oldest debating tradition. Nine speakers - from a fashion manufacturer taking on modern slavery to a microbiologist tackling the science of bad breath - go head-to-head for a shot to speak on the TED stage in Vancouver. Rehearsals are rocky, nerves are real and the stakes couldn't be higher - and only one speaker gets to move on and represent Athens to the world.", 'transcript': 'TED Idea Search opens by framing the central tension behind Athens, Greece. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED Originals. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['curious minds', 'team discussion', 'classroom']}, {'source_id': '173420', 'title': 'What would your "deathbed self" tell you today?', 'slug': 'lauren-deeley-what-would-your-deathbed-self-tell-you-today', 'speaker': 'Lauren Deeley', 'event': 'TEDNext 2025', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 379, 'duration_minutes': 6, 'published_at': '2026-03-10', 'recorded_on': '2025-11-10', 'views': 252860, 'topics': ['future', 'work', 'personal growth', 'self', 'money', 'life'], 'image': 'images/talk_046_lauren-deeley-what-would-your-deathbed-self-tell.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/lauren_deeley_what_would_your_deathbed_self_tell_you_today', 'description': 'What if the key to making better decisions today is getting to know the person you\'ll become tomorrow? Drawing on psychological research and real-life stories, private wealth advisor Lauren Deeley explores how building a meaningful connection with your "deathbed self" can bring more clarity, joy and intention to the life you\'re building right now.', 'transcript': 'Lauren Deeley opens by framing the central tension behind What would your "deathbed self" tell you today?. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TEDNext 2025. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['solo learning', 'research notes', 'evening watch']}, {'source_id': '174009', 'title': 'Mumbai, India', 'slug': 'ted-idea-search-mumbai-india', 'speaker': 'TED Idea Search', 'event': 'TED Originals', 'talk_type': 'Original Content', 'duration_seconds': 2738, 'duration_minutes': 46, 'published_at': '2026-03-09', 'recorded_on': '2026-03-09', 'views': 22102, 'topics': ['social change'], 'image': 'images/talk_047_ted-idea-search-mumbai-india.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/ted_idea_search_mumbai_india', 'description': "In Mumbai, the TED Idea Search lands in India's bustling financial and creative capital, where 10 speakers are challenged to deliver the talk of their lives and compete for a one-of-a-kind opportunity: a spot on the TED stage in Vancouver. What emerges is a moving portrait of vulnerability and ambition, as ideas about vanishing tribal art, maternal health and India's forgotten fashion history look to shift perspectives on a global scale. Only one can make it through - who will it be?", 'transcript': 'TED Idea Search opens by framing the central tension behind Mumbai, India. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED Originals. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['curious minds', 'team discussion', 'classroom']}, {'source_id': '173439', 'title': 'Why you should keep a list of what makes you laugh', 'slug': 'chris-duffy-why-you-should-keep-a-list-of-what-makes-you-laugh', 'speaker': 'Chris Duffy', 'event': 'TED Talks Daily Book Club', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 3426, 'duration_minutes': 57, 'published_at': '2026-03-09', 'recorded_on': '2026-02-18', 'views': 229371, 'topics': ['culture', 'creativity', 'personal growth', 'comedy', 'humor'], 'image': 'images/talk_048_chris-duffy-why-you-should-keep-a-list-of-what-m.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/chris_duffy_why_you_should_keep_a_list_of_what_makes_you_laugh', 'description': 'The world is weird and hilarious - if you know where to look, says comedian Chris Duffy. In conversation with "TED Talks Daily" host Elise Hu, Duffy breaks down three practical pillars of humor, showing how laughter can help you feel present, creative and connected, even when the world feels overwhelming. (This conversation was part of an exclusive TED Membership event. TED Membership is the best way to support and engage with the big ideas you love from TED. To learn more, visit ted.com/membership.)', 'transcript': 'Chris Duffy opens by framing the central tension behind Why you should keep a list of what makes you laugh. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED Talks Daily Book Club. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['solo learning', 'research notes', 'evening watch']}, {'source_id': '172133', 'title': 'Conservation: a love story', 'slug': 'elsaphan-njora-conservation-a-love-story', 'speaker': 'Elsaphan Njora', 'event': 'TED Countdown Summit 2025', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 520, 'duration_minutes': 9, 'published_at': '2026-03-06', 'recorded_on': '2025-06-17', 'views': 208417, 'topics': ['climate change', 'nature', 'love', 'biodiversity', 'conservation', 'countdown'], 'image': 'images/talk_049_elsaphan-njora-conservation-a-love-story.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/elsaphan_njora_conservation_a_love_story', 'description': "What if the key to saving nature isn't just about science or policy, but love? Love for the land, for the people who depend on it, for the world we leave behind. Artist Elsaphan Njora has journeyed across Kenya witnessing ecosystems vanish, from Indigenous forests to sacred lakes. But he's also seen communities breathing life back into rivers, forests and coasts in creative, unexpected ways - showing that conservation can flourish alongside livelihoods, and that even the most threatened landscapes can be reborn.", 'transcript': 'Elsaphan Njora opens by framing the central tension behind Conservation: a love story. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED Countdown Summit 2025. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['curious minds', 'team discussion', 'classroom']}, {'source_id': '173850', 'title': 'Sydney, Australia', 'slug': 'ted-idea-search-sydney-australia', 'speaker': 'TED Idea Search', 'event': 'TED Originals', 'talk_type': 'Original Content', 'duration_seconds': 2625, 'duration_minutes': 44, 'published_at': '2026-03-04', 'recorded_on': '2026-03-04', 'views': 46087, 'topics': ['society'], 'image': 'images/talk_050_ted-idea-search-sydney-australia.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/ted_idea_search_sydney_australia', 'description': "In the premiere of the TED Idea Search, we travel to Sydney, Australia, where 10 brilliant people take the stage for the shot of a lifetime: a chance to speak at the TED conference in Vancouver. From a wildlife scientist deploying AI to bust illegal trafficking networks to Australia's own human rights commissioner sounding the alarm on brain-reading technology, these speakers bring ideas that could genuinely shift how we live. But only one can win - and the choice comes down to a single, unforgettable talk that leaves the audience (and the judges) blown away.", 'transcript': 'TED Idea Search opens by framing the central tension behind Sydney, Australia. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED Originals. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['solo learning', 'research notes', 'evening watch']}, {'source_id': '173043', 'title': '3 habits to practice curiosity - and escape your phone', 'slug': 'nayeema-raza-3-habits-to-practice-curiosity-and-escape-your-phone', 'speaker': 'Nayeema Raza', 'event': 'TEDNext 2025', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 312, 'duration_minutes': 5, 'published_at': '2026-03-04', 'recorded_on': '2025-11-11', 'views': 554563, 'topics': ['culture', 'technology', 'social change', 'society', 'curiosity'], 'image': 'images/talk_051_nayeema-raza-3-habits-to-practice-curiosity-and-.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/nayeema_raza_3_habits_to_practice_curiosity_and_escape_your_phone', 'description': "We're so entangled with our devices that online has started to feel more real than IRL, says journalist Nayeema Raza. As screens reshape how we connect and relate, she offers three practical habits to reignite curiosity, restore presence and break free from our phones.", 'transcript': 'Nayeema Raza opens by framing the central tension behind 3 habits to practice curiosity - and escape your phone. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TEDNext 2025. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['curious minds', 'team discussion', 'classroom']}, {'source_id': '173440', 'title': '4 relationship traps that lead to burnout', 'slug': 'eric-quintane-4-relationship-traps-that-lead-to-burnout', 'speaker': 'Eric Quintane', 'event': 'TEDxESMTBerlin', 'talk_type': 'TEDx Talk', 'duration_seconds': 991, 'duration_minutes': 17, 'published_at': '2026-03-04', 'recorded_on': '2025-02-01', 'views': 285438, 'topics': ['business', 'psychology', 'relationships', 'communication', 'work', 'personal growth', 'society', 'tedx'], 'image': 'images/talk_052_eric-quintane-4-relationship-traps-that-lead-to-.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/eric_quintane_4_relationship_traps_that_lead_to_burnout', 'description': 'Are your workplace relationships quietly burning you out? Drawing on large-scale research across industries, organizational behavior researcher Eric Quintane reveals four hidden relational traps woven into the fabric of work - and explores how connection shapes resilience, vulnerability and burnout.', 'transcript': 'Eric Quintane opens by framing the central tension behind 4 relationship traps that lead to burnout. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TEDxESMTBerlin. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['solo learning', 'research notes', 'evening watch']}, {'source_id': '173576', 'title': 'Love, intimacy and connection in the age of AI', 'slug': 'bryony-cole-love-intimacy-and-connection-in-the-age-of-ai', 'speaker': 'Bryony Cole', 'event': 'TED Membership', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 2631, 'duration_minutes': 44, 'published_at': '2026-03-03', 'recorded_on': '2026-02-05', 'views': 203689, 'topics': ['technology', 'love', 'relationships', 'ai', 'sex', 'ted membership'], 'image': 'images/talk_053_bryony-cole-love-intimacy-and-connection-in-the-.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/bryony_cole_love_intimacy_and_connection_in_the_age_of_ai', 'description': "Relationships were never meant to be efficient, says sextech expert Bryony Cole, and yet AI companions are increasingly designed to be exactly that. As intimate relationships between humans and AI become more common, Cole challenges us to think more deliberately about how we shape our connections to machines - and with each other. (This conversation, hosted by TED's Whitney Pennington Rodgers, was part of an exclusive TED Membership event. TED Membership is the best way to support and engage with the big ideas you love from TED. To learn more, visit ted.com/membership.)", 'transcript': 'Bryony Cole opens by framing the central tension behind Love, intimacy and connection in the age of AI. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED Membership. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['curious minds', 'team discussion', 'classroom']}, {'source_id': '173044', 'title': 'The sneaky language tricks cults use to influence you', 'slug': 'amanda-montell-the-sneaky-language-tricks-cults-use-to-influence-you', 'speaker': 'Amanda Montell', 'event': 'TEDNext 2025', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 354, 'duration_minutes': 6, 'published_at': '2026-03-02', 'recorded_on': '2025-11-11', 'views': 260199, 'topics': ['culture', 'media', 'relationships', 'communication', 'community', 'language', 'society'], 'image': 'images/talk_054_amanda-montell-the-sneaky-language-tricks-cults-.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/amanda_montell_the_sneaky_language_tricks_cults_use_to_influence_you', 'description': "In the age of social media and wellness trends, the comments section is as good as a cult compound, says linguist and cultural commentator Amanda Montell. Using Taylor Swift's throng of devoted Swifties as her guide, she exposes three sneaky language tactics that cults use to influence us (for better or for worse), revealing why none of us are as cult-proof as we'd like to think.", 'transcript': 'Amanda Montell opens by framing the central tension behind The sneaky language tricks cults use to influence you. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TEDNext 2025. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['solo learning', 'research notes', 'evening watch']}, {'source_id': '173511', 'title': 'The attack on Iran - why now?', 'slug': 'ian-bremmer-the-attack-on-iran-why-now', 'speaker': 'Ian Bremmer', 'event': 'TED Explains the World with Ian Bremmer', 'talk_type': 'Original Content', 'duration_seconds': 2669, 'duration_minutes': 44, 'published_at': '2026-03-01', 'recorded_on': '2026-02-28', 'views': 684021, 'topics': ['global issues', 'politics', 'military', 'war', 'government', 'middle east', 'policy', 'international relations', 'current events'], 'image': 'images/talk_055_ian-bremmer-the-attack-on-iran-why-now.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/ian_bremmer_the_attack_on_iran_why_now', 'description': 'On the morning of February 28, 2026, the US and Israel bombed several parts of Iran, including the Tehran compound of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Geopolitical expert and Eurasia Group founder Ian Bremmer breaks down why US President Donald Trump made the decision to strike, what it means for hopes of "regime change" and the key details you need to know about this perilous moment in global history. (This interview, hosted by TED\'s Helen Walters, was recorded on February 28, 2026.)', 'transcript': 'Ian Bremmer opens by framing the central tension behind The attack on Iran - why now?. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED Explains the World with Ian Bremmer. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['curious minds', 'team discussion', 'classroom']}, {'source_id': '173004', 'title': "What to do when you're told there's nothing left to try", 'slug': 'david-fajgenbaum-and-kiah-williams-what-to-do-when-you-re-told-there-s-nothing-left-to-try', 'speaker': 'David Fajgenbaum and Kiah Williams', 'event': 'TEDNext 2025', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 1720, 'duration_minutes': 29, 'published_at': '2026-02-27', 'recorded_on': '2025-11-10', 'views': 220867, 'topics': ['science', 'technology', 'social change', 'health', 'health care', 'medicine', 'poverty', 'personal growth', 'ai', 'public health', 'medical research', 'the audacious project', 'artificial intelligence'], 'image': 'images/talk_056_david-fajgenbaum-and-kiah-williams-what-to-do-wh.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/david_fajgenbaum_and_kiah_williams_what_to_do_when_you_re_told_there_s_nothing_left_to_try', 'description': "What do you do when the world declares something impossible? When physician-scientist David Fajgenbaum was dying from a rare disease and social entrepreneur Kiah Williams was confronting the realities of economic hardship, they began asking a different question: What can I do today? In this conversation, they discuss how turning hope into action can drive meaningful change - one step at a time. (This conversation is hosted by The Audacious Project's Alexandra Tillmann.)", 'transcript': "David Fajgenbaum and Kiah Williams opens by framing the central tension behind What to do when you're told there's nothing left to try. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TEDNext 2025. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.", 'recommended_for': ['solo learning', 'research notes', 'evening watch']}, {'source_id': '172996', 'title': 'My year living with a robot', 'slug': 'emily-kate-genatowski-my-year-living-with-a-robot', 'speaker': 'Emily Kate Genatowski', 'event': 'TEDAI Vienna 2025', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 830, 'duration_minutes': 14, 'published_at': '2026-02-25', 'recorded_on': '2025-09-26', 'views': 246590, 'topics': ['technology', 'robots', 'ai', 'life'], 'image': 'images/talk_057_emily-kate-genatowski-my-year-living-with-a-robo.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/emily_kate_genatowski_my_year_living_with_a_robot', 'description': "Imagine a robot moving into your home. How would it change your daily life? Historian Emily Kate Genatowski shares five eye-opening lessons from a year living with her AI-powered robot roommate, from the quirky and chaotic to the surprisingly mundane. Her experiences show that the future of robots isn't science fiction - it's practical, messy and already here.", 'transcript': 'Emily Kate Genatowski opens by framing the central tension behind My year living with a robot. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TEDAI Vienna 2025. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['curious minds', 'team discussion', 'classroom']}, {'source_id': '172999', 'title': 'Jermaine Dupri on the art of making a hit | On the Spot', 'slug': 'jermaine-dupri-jermaine-dupri-on-the-art-of-making-a-hit-on-the-spot', 'speaker': 'Jermaine Dupri', 'event': 'TEDNext 2025', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 660, 'duration_minutes': 11, 'published_at': '2026-02-26', 'recorded_on': '2025-11-10', 'views': 211240, 'topics': ['culture', 'entertainment', 'music', 'collaboration', 'creativity', 'art'], 'image': 'images/talk_058_jermaine-dupri-jermaine-dupri-on-the-art-of-maki.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/jermaine_dupri_jermaine_dupri_on_the_art_of_making_a_hit_on_the_spot', 'description': 'Legendary music producer Jermaine Dupri pulls back the curtain on how hit songs really get made in TED\'s rapid-fire Q&A format, "On the Spot." Answering a stream of unexpected questions, he covers what makes a good hook, why he doesn\'t chase "cool," how he helped build Atlanta\'s sound and more.', 'transcript': 'Jermaine Dupri opens by framing the central tension behind Jermaine Dupri on the art of making a hit | On the Spot. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TEDNext 2025. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['solo learning', 'research notes', 'evening watch']}, {'source_id': '171661', 'title': 'The controversial climate tool funding real change', 'slug': 'sandeep-roy-choudhury-the-controversial-climate-tool-funding-real-change', 'speaker': 'Sandeep Roy Choudhury', 'event': 'TED Countdown Summit 2025', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 535, 'duration_minutes': 9, 'published_at': '2026-02-24', 'recorded_on': '2025-06-17', 'views': 221876, 'topics': ['climate change', 'environment', 'sustainability', 'finance', 'countdown'], 'image': 'images/talk_059_sandeep-roy-choudhury-the-controversial-climate-.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/sandeep_roy_choudhury_the_controversial_climate_tool_funding_real_change', 'description': "If a company plants trees to offset its pollution, is that climate progress - or is it greenwashing? Critics of carbon markets say it's the latter. But Sandeep Roy Choudhury, who's spent two decades financing climate projects from rural cookstoves to coastal forests, says the real failure is discouraging companies from even trying. Hear his case for why we shouldn't let perfection block meaningful action on climate change.", 'transcript': 'Sandeep Roy Choudhury opens by framing the central tension behind The controversial climate tool funding real change. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED Countdown Summit 2025. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['curious minds', 'team discussion', 'classroom']}, {'source_id': '172142', 'title': 'A surprisingly effective way to fight misinformation', 'slug': 'dave-jorgenson-a-surprisingly-effective-way-to-fight-misinformation', 'speaker': 'Dave Jorgenson', 'event': 'TEDNext 2025', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 754, 'duration_minutes': 13, 'published_at': '2026-02-23', 'recorded_on': '2025-11-09', 'views': 406598, 'topics': ['culture', 'media', 'humor', 'society', 'internet'], 'image': 'images/talk_060_dave-jorgenson-a-surprisingly-effective-way-to-f.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/dave_jorgenson_a_surprisingly_effective_way_to_fight_misinformation', 'description': "What if the best defense against misinformation isn't panic, but a punchline? Journalist and comedian Dave Jorgenson explores how misinformation has proliferated throughout history - from the age of Plato to the era of viral TikToks. With his own short, absurdist sketches that explain the news, he shows how humor can cut through fear, spark curiosity and explore nuanced truth.", 'transcript': 'Dave Jorgenson opens by framing the central tension behind A surprisingly effective way to fight misinformation. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TEDNext 2025. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['solo learning', 'research notes', 'evening watch']}, {'source_id': '172495', 'title': 'How a viral choreographer makes his moves', 'slug': 'sean-bankhead-how-a-viral-choreographer-makes-his-moves', 'speaker': 'Sean Bankhead', 'event': 'TEDNext 2025', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 399, 'duration_minutes': 7, 'published_at': '2026-02-20', 'recorded_on': '2025-11-09', 'views': 26868, 'topics': ['culture', 'music', 'performance', 'art', 'dance'], 'image': 'images/talk_061_sean-bankhead-how-a-viral-choreographer-makes-hi.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/sean_bankhead_how_a_viral_choreographer_makes_his_moves', 'description': 'In a swaggering performance, choreographer Sean Bankhead and his students perform the viral dance he designed for Victoria Monet\'s hit song "On My Mama." Rooted in Black culture and inspired by generations of iconic artists, Bankhead blends expertise with at least one move everyone can try - showing how choreography doesn\'t just reflect culture, it drives it forward.', 'transcript': 'Sean Bankhead opens by framing the central tension behind How a viral choreographer makes his moves. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TEDNext 2025. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['curious minds', 'team discussion', 'classroom']}, {'source_id': '172774', 'title': "The story you're not hearing about AI data centers", 'slug': 'ay-e-coskun-the-story-you-re-not-hearing-about-ai-data-centers', 'speaker': 'Ayse Coskun', 'event': 'TEDAI San Francisco', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 717, 'duration_minutes': 12, 'published_at': '2026-02-19', 'recorded_on': '2025-10-21', 'views': 302717, 'topics': ['environment', 'sustainability', 'technology', 'energy', 'ai', 'data', 'renewable energy'], 'image': 'images/talk_062_ay-e-coskun-the-story-you-re-not-hearing-about-a.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/ay_e_coskun_the_story_you_re_not_hearing_about_ai_data_centers', 'description': "The race to build smarter AI is crashing into a physical limitation: the power grid simply can't keep up with the energy demands of data centers. Computer scientist Ayse Coskun shows how we could turn this problem on its head, transforming AI facilities into virtual batteries that help stabilize the grid and accelerate clean energy. Learn why the technology causing this crisis might be the only thing smart enough to fix it.", 'transcript': "Ayse Coskun opens by framing the central tension behind The story you're not hearing about AI data centers. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TEDAI San Francisco. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.", 'recommended_for': ['solo learning', 'research notes', 'evening watch']}, {'source_id': '170176', 'title': 'How to be a great listener', 'slug': 'maegan-stephens-nicole-lowenbraun-how-to-be-a-great-listener', 'speaker': 'Maegan Stephens, Nicole Lowenbraun', 'event': 'TED@BCG', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 706, 'duration_minutes': 12, 'published_at': '2026-02-19', 'recorded_on': '2025-10-23', 'views': 357273, 'topics': ['communication', 'leadership', 'work', 'trust', 'goals'], 'image': 'images/talk_063_maegan-stephens-nicole-lowenbraun-how-to-be-a-gr.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/maegan_stephens_nicole_lowenbraun_how_to_be_a_great_listener', 'description': 'Have you ever left a meeting thinking: everyone talked, but nothing was achieved? Chances are that people were listening to each other, just not in the same way. Listening experts Maegan Stephens and Nicole Lowenbraun unpack the four different ways to listen, sharing a practical framework that could change how you respond, build trust and get results - starting with just one simple question.', 'transcript': 'Maegan Stephens, Nicole Lowenbraun opens by framing the central tension behind How to be a great listener. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED@BCG. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['curious minds', 'team discussion', 'classroom']}, {'source_id': '170828', 'title': "What you know that AI doesn't", 'slug': 'priyanka-vergadia-what-you-know-that-ai-doesn-t', 'speaker': 'Priyanka Vergadia', 'event': 'TEDNext 2025', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 559, 'duration_minutes': 9, 'published_at': '2026-02-18', 'recorded_on': '2025-11-10', 'views': 278682, 'topics': ['technology', 'collaboration', 'work', 'ai', 'career'], 'image': 'images/talk_064_priyanka-vergadia-what-you-know-that-ai-doesn-t.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/priyanka_vergadia_what_you_know_that_ai_doesn_t', 'description': "AI is good at seeing patterns, but it's humans who figure out what to do next, says technologist Priyanka Vergadia. She shares three stories of human excellence sparked by AI insights and offers a pathway to identify and cultivate your irreplaceable qualities, turning the AI revolution from a threat into an opportunity.", 'transcript': "Priyanka Vergadia opens by framing the central tension behind What you know that AI doesn't. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TEDNext 2025. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.", 'recommended_for': ['solo learning', 'research notes', 'evening watch']}] +TALKS = [{'source_id': '178768', 'title': 'The wildlife sanctuary you can visit from anywhere', 'slug': 'maya-higa-the-wildlife-sanctuary-you-can-visit-from-anywhere', 'speaker': 'Maya Higa', 'event': 'TED2026', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 568, 'duration_minutes': 9, 'published_at': '2026-05-12', 'recorded_on': '2026-04-14', 'views': 150000, 'topics': ['media', 'social change', 'animals', 'nature', 'social media', 'internet', 'conservation', 'wildlife'], 'image': 'images/talk_001_maya-higa-the-wildlife-sanctuary-you-can-visit-f.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/maya_higa_the_wildlife_sanctuary_you_can_visit_from_anywhere', 'description': 'Creator Maya Higa is on a mission to use the internet to build the next generation of conservationists. Her virtual education center, Alveus Sanctuary, is one of the most-watched sanctuaries on Earth, with dozens of rescued animals and cameras livestreaming to a community of millions inspired to help protect the wildlife. Visit with Bean the Hawk, Winnie the Moo and more - and see what the future of conservation looks like.', 'transcript': 'Maya Higa opens by framing the central tension behind The wildlife sanctuary you can visit from anywhere. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED2026. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['curious minds', 'team discussion', 'classroom']}, {'source_id': '178681', 'title': "Waymo's case for a driverless future", 'slug': 'tekedra-mawakana-sal-khan-waymo-s-case-for-a-driverless-future', 'speaker': 'Tekedra Mawakana, Sal Khan', 'event': 'TED2026', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 1154, 'duration_minutes': 19, 'published_at': '2026-05-11', 'recorded_on': '2026-04-15', 'views': 157919, 'topics': ['technology', 'future', 'society', 'driverless cars'], 'image': 'images/talk_002_tekedra-mawakana-sal-khan-waymo-s-case-for-a-dri.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/tekedra_mawakana_sal_khan_waymo_s_case_for_a_driverless_future', 'description': "What if we could solve the problem of fatal car accidents? Waymo co-CEO Tekedra Mawakana joins TED's Sal Khan to explore why fully autonomous vehicles (where you never have to touch the wheel) could end the dangerous status quo of traffic deaths. She makes the case for why self-driving cars are more than a tech novelty - they're an urgently needed upgrade that could make the world safer for everyone.", 'transcript': "Tekedra Mawakana, Sal Khan opens by framing the central tension behind Waymo's case for a driverless future. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED2026. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.", 'recommended_for': ['solo learning', 'research notes', 'evening watch']}, {'source_id': '177895', 'title': 'Why I love my bad days', 'slug': 'alexi-pappas-why-i-love-my-bad-days', 'speaker': 'Alexi Pappas', 'event': 'TEDNext 2025', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 310, 'duration_minutes': 5, 'published_at': '2026-05-08', 'recorded_on': '2025-11-11', 'views': 6052, 'topics': ['psychology', 'philosophy', 'happiness', 'sports', 'motivation', 'personal growth', 'goals'], 'image': 'images/talk_003_alexi-pappas-why-i-love-my-bad-days.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/alexi_pappas_why_i_love_my_bad_days', 'description': "One month before the Rio Olympics, runner Alexi Pappas couldn't hit her splits in practice. She was begging her watch to change its mind. Then her coach told her to take it off - and shared the best advice she's ever received. That single piece of wisdom led her to break a national record and changed how she chases her goals, carrying her through ultramarathons, a memoir and three films. Bad days aren't a detour, she says - they mean you're right on track.", 'transcript': 'Alexi Pappas opens by framing the central tension behind Why I love my bad days. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TEDNext 2025. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['curious minds', 'team discussion', 'classroom']}, {'source_id': '178367', 'title': 'What really won the trillion-dollar Supreme Court case', 'slug': 'neal-kumar-katyal-what-really-won-the-trillion-dollar-supreme-court-case', 'speaker': 'Neal Kumar Katyal', 'event': 'TED2026', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 1091, 'duration_minutes': 18, 'published_at': '2026-05-07', 'recorded_on': '2026-04-17', 'views': 154312, 'topics': ['culture', 'ai', 'law', 'society', 'policy'], 'image': 'images/talk_004_neal-kumar-katyal-what-really-won-the-trillion-d.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/neal_kumar_katyal_what_really_won_the_trillion_dollar_supreme_court_case', 'description': "In November 2025, Neal Kumar Katyal was asked to do what no US Supreme Court litigator had ever done: convince the justices to strike down a sitting president's signature initiative. After enlisting the help of four unlikely coaches - and one secret weapon he hasn't told anyone about until now - he walked into the courtroom ready for anything. What he discovered about winning and connecting might just change how you think about performing under pressure.", 'transcript': 'Neal Kumar Katyal opens by framing the central tension behind What really won the trillion-dollar Supreme Court case. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED2026. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['solo learning', 'research notes', 'evening watch']}, {'source_id': '178175', 'title': 'The rising cost of dissent in America', 'slug': 'miles-taylor-the-rising-cost-of-dissent-in-america-may-2026', 'speaker': 'Miles Taylor', 'event': 'TEDxMidAtlantic', 'talk_type': 'TEDx Talk', 'duration_seconds': 1166, 'duration_minutes': 19, 'published_at': '2026-05-04', 'recorded_on': '2025-11-01', 'views': 154789, 'topics': ['politics', 'media', 'social change', 'united states', 'democracy', 'government'], 'image': 'images/talk_005_miles-taylor-the-rising-cost-of-dissent-in-ameri.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/miles_taylor_the_rising_cost_of_dissent_in_america_may_2026', 'description': "Former senior US national security official Miles Taylor shares a personal account that raises a broader civic concern: the growing cost of dissent in American public life. Drawing on his experience inside government and living the consequences of speaking openly, he says that the real threat to US democracy isn't the politicians or hard-liners - it's the two-thirds of Americans who don't speak up. (This talk contains mature language.)", 'transcript': 'Miles Taylor opens by framing the central tension behind The rising cost of dissent in America. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TEDxMidAtlantic. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['curious minds', 'team discussion', 'classroom']}, {'source_id': '178086', 'title': 'Why AI is unlikely to become conscious', 'slug': 'anil-seth-why-ai-is-unlikely-to-become-conscious', 'speaker': 'Anil Seth', 'event': 'TED2026', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 897, 'duration_minutes': 15, 'published_at': '2026-05-01', 'recorded_on': '2026-04-16', 'views': 191682, 'topics': ['technology', 'future', 'brain', 'consciousness', 'ai'], 'image': 'images/talk_006_anil-seth-why-ai-is-unlikely-to-become-conscious.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/anil_seth_why_ai_is_unlikely_to_become_conscious', 'description': 'We see consciousness in AI the same way we see faces in clouds, says neuroscientist Anil Seth. He explores the all-too-human tendency to project inner life onto machines that are brilliant mimics, not sentient beings, and gives a definitive answer to the urgent question: Will AI ever gain consciousness?', 'transcript': 'Anil Seth opens by framing the central tension behind Why AI is unlikely to become conscious. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED2026. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['solo learning', 'research notes', 'evening watch']}, {'source_id': '175757', 'title': 'Reimagining traditional architecture for modern needs', 'slug': 'riyad-joucka-reimagining-traditional-architecture-for-modern-needs', 'speaker': 'Riyad Joucka', 'event': 'TED@BCG', 'talk_type': 'TED Institute Talk', 'duration_seconds': 492, 'duration_minutes': 8, 'published_at': '2026-04-30', 'recorded_on': '2025-10-23', 'views': 153822, 'topics': ['technology', 'design', 'architecture', 'urban planning', 'innovation', '3d printing'], 'image': 'images/talk_007_riyad-joucka-reimagining-traditional-architectur.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/riyad_joucka_reimagining_traditional_architecture_for_modern_needs', 'description': "Architect Riyad Joucka believes your home should be a mirror of who you are. Using 3D printing and ancient architectural wisdom, he's designing efficient, personal homes that respond to context, climate and culture without sacrificing character. He makes the case that we should start designing for people, not the market.", 'transcript': 'Riyad Joucka opens by framing the central tension behind Reimagining traditional architecture for modern needs. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED@BCG. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['curious minds', 'team discussion', 'classroom']}, {'source_id': '176563', 'title': 'How to invite creativity into your life', 'slug': 'rose-b-simpson-debbie-millman-how-to-invite-creativity-into-your-life', 'speaker': 'Rose B. Simpson, Debbie Millman', 'event': 'TEDNext 2025', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 1065, 'duration_minutes': 18, 'published_at': '2026-04-29', 'recorded_on': '2025-11-10', 'views': 170066, 'topics': ['culture', 'nature', 'creativity', 'art', 'storytelling', 'mindfulness'], 'image': 'images/talk_008_rose-b-simpson-debbie-millman-how-to-invite-crea.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/rose_b_simpson_debbie_millman_how_to_invite_creativity_into_your_life', 'description': 'What do you hear when you sit in silence? For artist Rose B. Simpson, that question is the beginning of all art. She comes from a line of ceramic artists stretching back generations and, as part of her multidisciplinary work, she also builds custom lowrider cars. (If that sounds like a contradiction, that\'s kind of the point.) In conversation with "Design Matters" podcast host Debbie Millman, Simpson invites you to find your own aesthetic - not by searching, but by listening.', 'transcript': 'Rose B. Simpson, Debbie Millman opens by framing the central tension behind How to invite creativity into your life. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TEDNext 2025. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['solo learning', 'research notes', 'evening watch']}, {'source_id': '175453', 'title': 'You got what you wanted. Now what?', 'slug': 'debbie-millman-you-got-what-you-wanted-now-what', 'speaker': 'Debbie Millman', 'event': 'TEDNext 2025', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 473, 'duration_minutes': 8, 'published_at': '2026-04-27', 'recorded_on': '2025-11-09', 'views': 190209, 'topics': ['design', 'creativity', 'personal growth'], 'image': 'images/talk_009_debbie-millman-you-got-what-you-wanted-now-what.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/debbie_millman_you_got_what_you_wanted_now_what', 'description': 'Over two decades of interviewing countless creative people, Debbie Millman (host of the iconic "Design Matters" podcast) had a realization: the pride and joy of accomplishing something often evaporates almost instantly. She explains how to stop chasing external validation for your achievements and instead live for the act of creation itself.', 'transcript': 'Debbie Millman opens by framing the central tension behind You got what you wanted. Now what?. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TEDNext 2025. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['curious minds', 'team discussion', 'classroom']}, {'source_id': '177490', 'title': 'What Kosovo can teach the world about freedom', 'slug': 'vjosa-osmani-sadriu-what-kosovo-can-teach-the-world-about-freedom', 'speaker': 'Vjosa Osmani Sadriu', 'event': 'TED2026', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 1047, 'duration_minutes': 17, 'published_at': '2026-04-24', 'recorded_on': '2026-04-14', 'views': 176972, 'topics': ['politics', 'social change', 'leadership', 'democracy', 'government'], 'image': 'images/talk_010_vjosa-osmani-sadriu-what-kosovo-can-teach-the-wo.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/vjosa_osmani_sadriu_what_kosovo_can_teach_the_world_about_freedom', 'description': '"Truth is the real oxygen for democracy," says Vjosa Osmani Sadriu, the 6th President of the Republic of Kosovo. As a child of war, she once longed for someone to save her people. Now she\'s been in the rooms where decisions are made - and she\'s never forgotten what brought her there. In conversation with solutions journalist Angus Hervey, she reflects on what it takes to defend democracy in a world where truth itself is under threat. (Recorded on April 14, 2026)', 'transcript': 'Vjosa Osmani Sadriu opens by framing the central tension behind What Kosovo can teach the world about freedom. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED2026. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['solo learning', 'research notes', 'evening watch']}, {'source_id': '177489', 'title': 'Beware the power of prediction', 'slug': 'carissa-veliz-beware-the-power-of-prediction', 'speaker': 'Carissa Veliz', 'event': 'TED2026', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 728, 'duration_minutes': 12, 'published_at': '2026-04-23', 'recorded_on': '2026-04-14', 'views': 267371, 'topics': ['technology', 'future', 'ai', 'ethics'], 'image': 'images/talk_011_carissa-veliz-beware-the-power-of-prediction.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/carissa_veliz_beware_the_power_of_prediction', 'description': "What do the story of Oedipus and your insurance premiums have in common? They are both driven by self-fulfilling prophecies. Philosopher and TED Fellow Carissa Veliz traces the hidden power of prediction, from Roman emperors who banned prophets to the AI algorithms quietly making decisions about your life right now. We tend to associate predictions with knowledge, she says, but they're actually attempts to grab power. So the next time someone tells you a specific outcome is inevitable, remember: they aren't describing the future - they're selling it.", 'transcript': 'Carissa Veliz opens by framing the central tension behind Beware the power of prediction. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED2026. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['curious minds', 'team discussion', 'classroom']}, {'source_id': '177096', 'title': 'The problem with billionaires - and the debut of True Net Worth', 'slug': 'randall-lane-the-problem-with-billionaires-and-the-debut-of-true-net-worth', 'speaker': 'Randall Lane', 'event': 'TED2026', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 499, 'duration_minutes': 8, 'published_at': '2026-04-20', 'recorded_on': '2026-04-16', 'views': 221434, 'topics': ['culture', 'economics', 'philanthropy', 'society', 'money', 'finance'], 'image': 'images/talk_012_randall-lane-the-problem-with-billionaires-and-t.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/randall_lane_the_problem_with_billionaires_and_the_debut_of_true_net_worth', 'description': "As chief content officer of Forbes, Randall Lane oversees the magazine's signature list of billionaires, tracking the richest people on Earth. But he has noticed that this prompts the ultra-wealthy to stockpile their money instead of spending it on the public good. He debuts a new ranking - True Net Worth - that applauds billionaires for their philanthropy and rewards generosity. Guess who's in the top five?", 'transcript': 'Randall Lane opens by framing the central tension behind The problem with billionaires - and the debut of True Net Worth. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED2026. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['solo learning', 'research notes', 'evening watch']}, {'source_id': '175050', 'title': 'A cheat sheet for accelerating clean energy', 'slug': 'kimiko-hirata-a-cheat-sheet-for-accelerating-clean-energy', 'speaker': 'Kimiko Hirata', 'event': 'TED Countdown Summit 2025', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 586, 'duration_minutes': 10, 'published_at': '2026-04-20', 'recorded_on': '2025-06-18', 'views': 191819, 'topics': ['climate change', 'policy', 'countdown', 'renewable energy', 'fossil fuels'], 'image': 'images/talk_013_kimiko-hirata-a-cheat-sheet-for-accelerating-cle.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/kimiko_hirata_a_cheat_sheet_for_accelerating_clean_energy', 'description': 'After the Fukushima disaster shut down Japan\'s nuclear reactors, the coal industry rushed in to fill the energy gap. As climate advocate Kimiko Hirata watched dozens of new coal plant proposals quietly surface across the country - each one locking in decades of future emissions - she resolved to make them impossible to ignore. She shares how a small, scrappy civil society movement took on a fossil-fuel-dependent economy and got people to say "yes" to a renewable future.', 'transcript': 'Kimiko Hirata opens by framing the central tension behind A cheat sheet for accelerating clean energy. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED Countdown Summit 2025. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['curious minds', 'team discussion', 'classroom']}, {'source_id': '176964', 'title': 'How I created OpenClaw, the breakthrough AI agent', 'slug': 'peter-steinberger-how-i-created-openclaw-the-breakthrough-ai-agent', 'speaker': 'Peter Steinberger', 'event': 'TED2026', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 1055, 'duration_minutes': 18, 'published_at': '2026-04-17', 'recorded_on': '2026-04-16', 'views': 551544, 'topics': ['technology', 'computers', 'ai', 'internet', 'machine learning', 'artificial intelligence'], 'image': 'images/talk_014_peter-steinberger-how-i-created-openclaw-the-bre.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/peter_steinberger_how_i_created_openclaw_the_breakthrough_ai_agent', 'description': 'OpenClaw creator Peter Steinberger takes us back to the transformative moment he let his AI agent loose on the internet, igniting one of the world\'s fastest-growing open-source projects. He makes a fascinating (and slightly unnerving) case that agents are a real shift, not just better versions of chatbots, and explores how they might reshape your ability to work, build and create. "The lobster is loose, and it\'s not going back into the tank," he says. (Followed by a brief Q&A with TED Chairman Chris Anderson)', 'transcript': 'Peter Steinberger opens by framing the central tension behind How I created OpenClaw, the breakthrough AI agent. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED2026. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['solo learning', 'research notes', 'evening watch']}, {'source_id': '176887', 'title': 'A plan to stop AI from automating our decline', 'slug': 'gina-raimondo-a-plan-to-stop-ai-from-automating-our-decline', 'speaker': 'Gina Raimondo', 'event': 'TED2026', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 951, 'duration_minutes': 16, 'published_at': '2026-04-16', 'recorded_on': '2026-04-14', 'views': 229795, 'topics': ['politics', 'technology', 'business', 'social change', 'work', 'ai'], 'image': 'images/talk_015_gina-raimondo-a-plan-to-stop-ai-from-automating-.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/gina_raimondo_a_plan_to_stop_ai_from_automating_our_decline', 'description': 'The United States is on track to win the AI race - and hollow itself out in the process, says Gina Raimondo, former Governor of Rhode Island and US Secretary of Commerce. In this unflinching look at the threat of AI-induced economic disruption and social unrest, she offers a concrete blueprint to prepare workers for what\'s coming next. "AI is a 100-year technology and needs a 100-year response," she says. Is America up to the challenge?', 'transcript': 'Gina Raimondo opens by framing the central tension behind A plan to stop AI from automating our decline. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED2026. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['curious minds', 'team discussion', 'classroom']}, {'source_id': '175041', 'title': 'East African sound meets cosmic trap', 'slug': 'akoth-jumadi-and-mr-lu-east-african-sound-meets-cosmic-trap', 'speaker': 'Akoth Jumadi and Mr. Lu', 'event': 'TED Countdown Summit 2025', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 483, 'duration_minutes': 8, 'published_at': '2026-04-15', 'recorded_on': '2025-06-18', 'views': 2781, 'topics': ['music', 'performance', 'africa', 'art', 'sound'], 'image': 'images/talk_016_akoth-jumadi-and-mr-lu-east-african-sound-meets-.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/akoth_jumadi_and_mr_lu_east_african_sound_meets_cosmic_trap', 'description': 'Kenyan music duo Akoth Jumadi and MR. LU* fuse tribal roots with cosmic trap and celestial R&B, creating a hypnotic sound where ancient rhythms meet the future.', 'transcript': 'Akoth Jumadi and Mr. Lu opens by framing the central tension behind East African sound meets cosmic trap. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED Countdown Summit 2025. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['solo learning', 'research notes', 'evening watch']}, {'source_id': '176566', 'title': 'What I got wrong about changing the world', 'slug': 'malala-yousafzai-what-i-got-wrong-about-changing-the-world', 'speaker': 'Malala Yousafzai', 'event': 'TED2026', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 703, 'duration_minutes': 12, 'published_at': '2026-04-14', 'recorded_on': '2026-04-14', 'views': 349363, 'topics': ['education', 'social change', 'activism', 'middle east', 'human rights'], 'image': 'images/talk_017_malala-yousafzai-what-i-got-wrong-about-changing.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/malala_yousafzai_what_i_got_wrong_about_changing_the_world', 'description': "Malala Yousafzai has spent her life advocating for girls' education - surviving an assassination attempt at 15, meeting with world leaders and then watching hard-won progress collapse when Afghanistan fell to the Taliban in 2021. That moment of despair forced her to completely rethink what it means to create change, and what she discovered replaced her shattered optimism with something more powerful and more honest. Hear how to keep fighting for the future you want, even when hope feels lost.", 'transcript': 'Malala Yousafzai opens by framing the central tension behind What I got wrong about changing the world. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED2026. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['curious minds', 'team discussion', 'classroom']}, {'source_id': '174201', 'title': 'Amman, Jordan', 'slug': 'ted-idea-search-amman-jordan', 'speaker': 'TED Idea Search', 'event': 'TED Originals', 'talk_type': 'Original Content', 'duration_seconds': 2610, 'duration_minutes': 44, 'published_at': '2026-04-09', 'recorded_on': '2026-04-09', 'views': 23418, 'topics': ['social change'], 'image': 'images/talk_018_ted-idea-search-amman-jordan.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/ted_idea_search_amman_jordan', 'description': "The TED Idea Search wraps up in Amman, Jordan, in a 2,000-year-old Roman amphitheater and in front of a crowd of 4,000. What unfolds inside those stone walls is something the series hasn't quite seen before: speakers shaped by the weight of living in a region the world tends to define for itself. From a mountaineer who turned grief into motivation to a therapist rewriting the Arab world's language around mental health, the final city makes the strongest case yet that the best ideas can come from anywhere.", 'transcript': 'TED Idea Search opens by framing the central tension behind Amman, Jordan. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED Originals. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['solo learning', 'research notes', 'evening watch']}, {'source_id': '175828', 'title': 'A musical journey through Turkana', 'slug': 'turkana-sessions-a-musical-journey-through-turkana', 'speaker': 'Turkana Sessions', 'event': 'TED Countdown Summit 2025', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 401, 'duration_minutes': 7, 'published_at': '2026-04-09', 'recorded_on': '2025-06-16', 'views': 4223, 'topics': ['music', 'performance', 'africa'], 'image': 'images/talk_019_turkana-sessions-a-musical-journey-through-turka.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/turkana_sessions_a_musical_journey_through_turkana', 'description': 'The genre-defying band Turkana Sessions takes us on a musical tour through the soundscape of northwest Kenya, with Elizabeth Korkel singing and Eddie Grey shredding on guitar.', 'transcript': 'Turkana Sessions opens by framing the central tension behind A musical journey through Turkana. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED Countdown Summit 2025. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['curious minds', 'team discussion', 'classroom']}, {'source_id': '175296', 'title': "A whale's-eye-view of the ocean", 'slug': 'eric-stackpole-a-whale-s-eye-view-of-the-ocean', 'speaker': 'Eric Stackpole', 'event': 'TEDNext 2025', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 311, 'duration_minutes': 5, 'published_at': '2026-04-08', 'recorded_on': '2025-11-11', 'views': 193174, 'topics': ['science', 'technology', 'animals', 'exploration', 'ocean'], 'image': 'images/talk_020_eric-stackpole-a-whale-s-eye-view-of-the-ocean.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/eric_stackpole_a_whale_s_eye_view_of_the_ocean', 'description': "A hand-built camera with suction cups captured something no one had ever seen: two sperm whales communicating and swimming together in the deep ocean. Engineer Eric Stackpole shares the story of how a scrappy, DIY tool revealed this intimate glimpse into the lives of these giants - and makes the case that the only limit to what we can discover is what we're curious enough to explore.", 'transcript': "Eric Stackpole opens by framing the central tension behind A whale's-eye-view of the ocean. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TEDNext 2025. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.", 'recommended_for': ['solo learning', 'research notes', 'evening watch']}, {'source_id': '175934', 'title': 'The art and science of wine tasting', 'slug': 'qian-janice-wang-the-art-and-science-of-wine-tasting', 'speaker': 'Qian Janice Wang', 'event': 'TEDxNoVA', 'talk_type': 'TEDx Talk', 'duration_seconds': 919, 'duration_minutes': 15, 'published_at': '2026-04-07', 'recorded_on': '2025-10-10', 'views': 181481, 'topics': ['science', 'food', 'brain'], 'image': 'images/talk_021_qian-janice-wang-the-art-and-science-of-wine-tas.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/qian_janice_wang_the_art_and_science_of_wine_tasting', 'description': "No two people taste wine the same way, and science is starting to show us why. Sensory scientist Qian Janice Wang explores why experts and beginners experience complexity so differently - revealing that what makes a wine great may have less to do with what's in the glass and more to do with what's happening in your brain.", 'transcript': 'Qian Janice Wang opens by framing the central tension behind The art and science of wine tasting. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TEDxNoVA. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['curious minds', 'team discussion', 'classroom']}, {'source_id': '171659', 'title': 'The accidental brilliance of makeshift signs', 'slug': 'kate-canales-the-accidental-brilliance-of-makeshift-signs', 'speaker': 'Kate Canales', 'event': 'TEDNext 2025', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 466, 'duration_minutes': 8, 'published_at': '2026-04-06', 'recorded_on': '2025-11-11', 'views': 203431, 'topics': ['culture', 'technology', 'design', 'creativity', 'art', 'humor', 'society'], 'image': 'images/talk_022_kate-canales-the-accidental-brilliance-of-makesh.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/kate_canales_the_accidental_brilliance_of_makeshift_signs', 'description': "What happens when the design of everyday things misses the mark? People fill in the blanks. Designer Kate Canales has spent more than 20 years photographing the handmade, improvised signs that appear when the original falls short. From perplexing bathroom directions to our struggles with doors and point-of-sale machines, her photos capture something technology can't replace: our instinct to look out for each other and leave a few instructions behind. She also compares handmade fixes with architecture renderings and 3D printing prototypes, making it a design-adjacent near miss rather than a home-building case study.", 'transcript': 'Kate Canales opens by framing the central tension behind The accidental brilliance of makeshift signs. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TEDNext 2025. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['solo learning', 'research notes', 'evening watch']}, {'source_id': '175830', 'title': "The nurse who can smell Parkinson's", 'slug': 'joy-milne-the-nurse-who-can-smell-parkinson-s', 'speaker': 'Joy Milne', 'event': 'TEDxManchester', 'talk_type': 'TEDx Talk', 'duration_seconds': 1077, 'duration_minutes': 18, 'published_at': '2026-04-03', 'recorded_on': '2023-03-04', 'views': 203929, 'topics': ['science', 'innovation', 'disease', 'health', 'health care', 'biology', 'medicine'], 'image': 'images/talk_023_joy-milne-the-nurse-who-can-smell-parkinson-s.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/joy_milne_the_nurse_who_can_smell_parkinson_s', 'description': "What does Parkinson's smell like? Ask nurse Joy Milne. Born with a hypersensitive nose, she spent a lifetime learning to recognize diseases through their scents. When she smelled Parkinson's on her husband years before his diagnosis, she decided to put her gift to the test. Today, her extraordinary nose has been translated into a non-invasive test - helping researchers diagnose what was right under their noses all along. Her story also explains why careful scent training, familiar from wine tasting, can sharpen medical observation.", 'transcript': "Joy Milne opens by framing the central tension behind The nurse who can smell Parkinson's. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TEDxManchester. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.", 'recommended_for': ['curious minds', 'team discussion', 'classroom']}, {'source_id': '174199', 'title': 'Buenos Aires, Argentina', 'slug': 'ted-idea-search-buenos-aires-argentina', 'speaker': 'TED Idea Search', 'event': 'TED Originals', 'talk_type': 'Original Content', 'duration_seconds': 2561, 'duration_minutes': 43, 'published_at': '2026-04-02', 'recorded_on': '2026-04-02', 'views': 31212, 'topics': ['social change'], 'image': 'images/talk_024_ted-idea-search-buenos-aires-argentina.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/ted_idea_search_buenos_aires_argentina', 'description': 'The TED Idea Search arrives in Buenos Aires, a city with a fierce intellectual tradition, as 10 speakers deliver talks in a stunning warehouse that\'s home to the city\'s iconic opera sets, competing for a chance to speak on the TED main stage. Watch as a Gen Z voice reframes "brain rot" as a secret diplomatic tool and a surgeon explores the future of robotic medicine, reminding us why the human touch still matters - and much more. Choosing just one to represent Buenos Aires to the world turns out to be one of the hardest decisions yet.', 'transcript': 'TED Idea Search opens by framing the central tension behind Buenos Aires, Argentina. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED Originals. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['solo learning', 'research notes', 'evening watch']}, {'source_id': '175297', 'title': "I let DaddyGPT parent my kids. Here's what I learned", 'slug': 'stephen-remedios-i-let-daddygpt-parent-my-kids-here-s-what-i-learned', 'speaker': 'Stephen Remedios', 'event': 'TED@BCG', 'talk_type': 'TED Institute Talk', 'duration_seconds': 671, 'duration_minutes': 11, 'published_at': '2026-04-02', 'recorded_on': '2025-10-23', 'views': 201276, 'topics': ['technology', 'parenting', 'ai', 'kids'], 'image': 'images/talk_025_stephen-remedios-i-let-daddygpt-parent-my-kids-h.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/stephen_remedios_i_let_daddygpt_parent_my_kids_here_s_what_i_learned', 'description': "As the world races toward digital perfection, tech humanist Stephen Remedios tried to optimize the messiest and most imperfect of all human work: parenting. He shares the story of DaddyGPT, a digital version of himself built to help raise his kids - until they began to prefer it over him. What unfolds is a personal look at the limits of AI, and a reminder that what matters most isn't getting it right every time but showing up with the authentic imperfection only humans have.", 'transcript': "Stephen Remedios opens by framing the central tension behind I let DaddyGPT parent my kids. Here's what I learned. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED@BCG. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.", 'recommended_for': ['curious minds', 'team discussion', 'classroom']}, {'source_id': '175452', 'title': 'A brilliant blend of ballet, hip-hop and African dance', 'slug': 'ghetto-classics-dance-a-brilliant-blend-of-ballet-hip-hop-and-african-dance', 'speaker': 'Ghetto Classics Dance', 'event': 'TED Countdown Summit 2025', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 434, 'duration_minutes': 7, 'published_at': '2026-04-01', 'recorded_on': '2025-06-17', 'views': 3772, 'topics': ['performance', 'africa', 'art', 'dance', 'countdown'], 'image': 'images/talk_026_ghetto-classics-dance-a-brilliant-blend-of-balle.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/ghetto_classics_dance_a_brilliant_blend_of_ballet_hip_hop_and_african_dance', 'description': "Watch the performers of Ghetto Classics Dance light up the stage with a breathtaking fusion of traditional African dance, classical ballet and modern hip-hop. Founded in Korogocho, one of Nairobi's most under-resourced neighborhoods, this community-driven program empowers dancers through intensive training and mentorship.", 'transcript': 'Ghetto Classics Dance opens by framing the central tension behind A brilliant blend of ballet, hip-hop and African dance. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED Countdown Summit 2025. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['solo learning', 'research notes', 'evening watch']}, {'source_id': '175374', 'title': '5 practical ways to take control of your life', 'slug': 'jim-vandehei-5-practical-ways-to-take-control-of-your-life', 'speaker': 'Jim VandeHei', 'event': 'TEDNext 2025', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 654, 'duration_minutes': 11, 'published_at': '2026-03-31', 'recorded_on': '2025-11-11', 'views': 243174, 'topics': ['leadership', 'success', 'motivation', 'personal growth', 'goals'], 'image': 'images/talk_027_jim-vandehei-5-practical-ways-to-take-control-of.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/jim_vandehei_5_practical_ways_to_take_control_of_your_life', 'description': 'You can\'t control the world - but you can control you. That\'s the mantra that took Axios CEO Jim VandeHei, a once "unremarkably unremarkable 20-year-old," all the way to launching companies and interviewing presidents. He breaks down a career\'s worth of observations into five deceptively simple things you can control, and explores why mastering them can change the trajectory of your life.', 'transcript': 'Jim VandeHei opens by framing the central tension behind 5 practical ways to take control of your life. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TEDNext 2025. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['curious minds', 'team discussion', 'classroom']}, {'source_id': '175298', 'title': 'Stress resets, the ultimate mental health hack', 'slug': 'jenny-taitz-stress-resets-the-ultimate-mental-health-hack', 'speaker': 'Jenny Taitz', 'event': 'TEDNext 2025', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 630, 'duration_minutes': 10, 'published_at': '2026-03-30', 'recorded_on': '2025-11-10', 'views': 263345, 'topics': ['science', 'psychology', 'relationships', 'personal growth', 'mental health', 'emotions'], 'image': 'images/talk_028_jenny-taitz-stress-resets-the-ultimate-mental-he.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/jenny_taitz_stress_resets_the_ultimate_mental_health_hack', 'description': 'Stress is contagious - but so is calm. Psychologist Jenny Taitz explains why one stressful moment tends to snowball into the next, and shares small, immediate resets you can practice anywhere to break the spiral before it starts.', 'transcript': 'Jenny Taitz opens by framing the central tension behind Stress resets, the ultimate mental health hack. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TEDNext 2025. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['solo learning', 'research notes', 'evening watch']}, {'source_id': '174198', 'title': 'Chicago, USA', 'slug': 'ted-idea-search-chicago-usa', 'speaker': 'TED Idea Search', 'event': 'TED Originals', 'talk_type': 'Original Content', 'duration_seconds': 2769, 'duration_minutes': 46, 'published_at': '2026-03-27', 'recorded_on': '2026-03-27', 'views': 28577, 'topics': ['social change'], 'image': 'images/talk_029_ted-idea-search-chicago-usa.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/ted_idea_search_chicago_usa', 'description': 'In the Windy City, 10 Chicagoans step onto the iconic red circle, each with six minutes to prove they have an idea that could change everything. Among them: a chemist who believes we can deploy precision medicine to save endangered species, a journalist creating tools to navigate difficult conversations and a runner challenging the narrative of a divided city by exploring every one of its streets. The stakes are personal, the competition is fierce - and one speaker will earn the chance to take their idea to the main stage at TED in Vancouver.', 'transcript': 'TED Idea Search opens by framing the central tension behind Chicago, USA. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED Originals. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['curious minds', 'team discussion', 'classroom']}, {'source_id': '175334', 'title': 'Why the world is still not built for women', 'slug': 'virginia-santy-why-the-world-is-still-not-built-for-women', 'speaker': 'Virginia Santy', 'event': 'TEDxMileHigh', 'talk_type': 'TEDx Talk', 'duration_seconds': 804, 'duration_minutes': 13, 'published_at': '2026-03-26', 'recorded_on': '2022-11-12', 'views': 214046, 'topics': ['design', 'cities', 'urban planning', 'social change', 'women', 'tedx', 'feminism'], 'image': 'images/talk_030_virginia-santy-why-the-world-is-still-not-built-.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/virginia_santy_why_the_world_is_still_not_built_for_women', 'description': 'Design consultant Virginia Santy set out to create an office space built specifically for women, flipping the script on the subtle (and not-so-subtle) ways that workplaces and cities still fail them. The results were striking: greater productivity, deeper collaboration and an environment where women felt genuinely valued, leading her to ask a simple question: What would the world look like if we designed with women in mind?', 'transcript': 'Virginia Santy opens by framing the central tension behind Why the world is still not built for women. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TEDxMileHigh. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['solo learning', 'research notes', 'evening watch']}, {'source_id': '174197', 'title': 'Singapore', 'slug': 'ted-idea-search-singapore', 'speaker': 'TED Idea Search', 'event': 'TED Originals', 'talk_type': 'Original Content', 'duration_seconds': 0, 'duration_minutes': 1, 'published_at': '2026-03-25', 'recorded_on': '2026-03-25', 'views': 23267, 'topics': ['social change'], 'image': 'images/talk_031_ted-idea-search-singapore.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/ted_idea_search_singapore', 'description': "The TED Idea Search touches down in Singapore, where eight speakers compete for an extraordinary prize. From a diver-turned-ocean-restorer reviving dead coral reefs to a scientist growing sustainable building materials out of fungus and a government insider reimagining public institutions, the ideas are as diverse as the Lion City itself. As TED's coaches push each speaker to transform their thinking into a powerful narrative, nerves rise, breakthroughs emerge and one speaker earns the opportunity to share their idea on the global stage.", 'transcript': 'TED Idea Search opens by framing the central tension behind Singapore. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED Originals. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['curious minds', 'team discussion', 'classroom']}, {'source_id': '174672', 'title': 'My bank called in the middle of my TED Talk', 'slug': 'mike-albo-my-bank-called-in-the-middle-of-my-ted-talk', 'speaker': 'Mike Albo', 'event': 'TEDNext 2025', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 344, 'duration_minutes': 6, 'published_at': '2026-03-25', 'recorded_on': '2025-11-10', 'views': 197679, 'topics': ['culture', 'technology', 'entertainment', 'consumerism', 'comedy', 'data'], 'image': 'images/talk_032_mike-albo-my-bank-called-in-the-middle-of-my-ted.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/mike_albo_my_bank_called_in_the_middle_of_my_ted_talk', 'description': 'In this TED Talk gone wrong, comedian Mike Albo receives an unexpected call from his bank. The result: a hilariously uncomfortable tour of his purchase history, and a reminder that in the digital age, our data knows us a little too well.', 'transcript': 'Mike Albo opens by framing the central tension behind My bank called in the middle of my TED Talk. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TEDNext 2025. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['solo learning', 'research notes', 'evening watch']}, {'source_id': '174466', 'title': '3 ways to create a truly original design', 'slug': 'lope-gutierrez-ruiz-3-ways-to-create-a-truly-original-design', 'speaker': 'Lope Gutierrez-Ruiz', 'event': 'TEDNext 2025', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 355, 'duration_minutes': 6, 'published_at': '2026-03-24', 'recorded_on': '2025-11-10', 'views': 217982, 'topics': ['culture', 'design', 'media', 'collaboration', 'creativity', 'art', 'ted fellows', 'animation'], 'image': 'images/talk_033_lope-gutierrez-ruiz-3-ways-to-create-a-truly-ori.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/lope_gutierrez_ruiz_3_ways_to_create_a_truly_original_design', 'description': "In a world where design trends are quietly converging - same color palettes, same typography, same illustration styles - how do you make work that actually looks different? Designer and TED Fellow Lope Gutierrez-Ruiz distills his answer into three sharp, counterintuitive ideas, ticking through his studio's own funky creations to show how you can make things that stand out.", 'transcript': 'Lope Gutierrez-Ruiz opens by framing the central tension behind 3 ways to create a truly original design. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TEDNext 2025. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['curious minds', 'team discussion', 'classroom']}, {'source_id': '174464', 'title': '3 things I wish I knew when I was broke', 'slug': 'vivian-tu-3-things-i-wish-i-knew-when-i-was-broke', 'speaker': 'Vivian Tu', 'event': 'TEDNext 2025', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 560, 'duration_minutes': 9, 'published_at': '2026-03-23', 'recorded_on': '2025-11-10', 'views': 300368, 'topics': ['business', 'personal growth', 'women in business', 'money', 'finance'], 'image': 'images/talk_034_vivian-tu-3-things-i-wish-i-knew-when-i-was-brok.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/vivian_tu_3_things_i_wish_i_knew_when_i_was_broke', 'description': "Finance doesn't have to feel like a foreign language. Wall Street trader-turned-financial educator Vivian Tu helps millions of people make sense of money, breaking down complex concepts into everyday terms you can understand. She shares how she broke free from the stress of living paycheck to paycheck - and explores how we can shift power structures to give everyone a real shot at building wealth.", 'transcript': 'Vivian Tu opens by framing the central tension behind 3 things I wish I knew when I was broke. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TEDNext 2025. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['solo learning', 'research notes', 'evening watch']}, {'source_id': '174728', 'title': 'Joy will find you - if you let it', 'slug': 'david-larbi-joy-will-find-you-if-you-let-it', 'speaker': 'David Larbi', 'event': 'TEDNext 2025', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 305, 'duration_minutes': 5, 'published_at': '2026-03-20', 'recorded_on': '2025-11-10', 'views': 243270, 'topics': ['performance', 'creativity', 'poetry', 'happiness', 'personal growth'], 'image': 'images/talk_035_david-larbi-joy-will-find-you-if-you-let-it.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/david_larbi_joy_will_find_you_if_you_let_it', 'description': 'Author David Larbi recites a poem about the journey toward joy, reminding us of all the ways it can be found: having a conversation with a stranger, tasting the perfect bite of food or enjoying a good stretch. Joy is all around us - you just need to know where to look.', 'transcript': 'David Larbi opens by framing the central tension behind Joy will find you - if you let it. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TEDNext 2025. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['curious minds', 'team discussion', 'classroom']}, {'source_id': '174196', 'title': 'London, UK', 'slug': 'ted-idea-search-london-uk', 'speaker': 'TED Idea Search', 'event': 'TED Originals', 'talk_type': 'Original Content', 'duration_seconds': 2786, 'duration_minutes': 46, 'published_at': '2026-03-19', 'recorded_on': '2026-03-19', 'views': 38468, 'topics': ['social change'], 'image': 'images/talk_036_ted-idea-search-london-uk.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/ted_idea_search_london_uk', 'description': "In London, the TED Idea Search brings together 10 voices from one of the world's most influential cultural capitals to compete for the opportunity to speak on the main stage at TED. From a civil engineer revealing the invisible infrastructure shaping our cities to a classical singer uncovering the erased history of women in music, the ideas on offer are both deeply personal and global in scope. When the lights come up, London doesn't hold back - and one speaker delivers a talk no one in that room will soon forget.", 'transcript': 'TED Idea Search opens by framing the central tension behind London, UK. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED Originals. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['solo learning', 'research notes', 'evening watch']}, {'source_id': '173046', 'title': 'How to tune your inner voice', 'slug': 'rhonda-ross-daniel-alexander-jones-how-to-tune-your-inner-voice', 'speaker': 'Rhonda Ross, Daniel Alexander Jones', 'event': 'TEDNext 2025', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 1196, 'duration_minutes': 20, 'published_at': '2026-03-19', 'recorded_on': '2025-11-09', 'views': 226951, 'topics': ['culture', 'music', 'creativity', 'art', 'relationships', 'personal growth', 'society', 'ted fellows', 'emotions'], 'image': 'images/talk_037_rhonda-ross-daniel-alexander-jones-how-to-tune-y.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/rhonda_ross_daniel_alexander_jones_how_to_tune_your_inner_voice', 'description': 'To calm the storm inside your mind, you must first understand it. Singer and actress Rhonda Ross shares her theory of "emotional sovereignty" - the idea that your feelings aren\'t shaped just by your circumstances, but by the thoughts running on loop in your head. In conversation with scholar and TED Fellow Daniel Alexander Jones, Ross introduces the unexpected, music-rooted practice for taking control of your narrative.', 'transcript': 'Rhonda Ross, Daniel Alexander Jones opens by framing the central tension behind How to tune your inner voice. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TEDNext 2025. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['curious minds', 'team discussion', 'classroom']}, {'source_id': '174671', 'title': 'The 6 eras of NBA fashion - from restrained to radical', 'slug': 'mitchell-s-jackson-the-6-eras-of-nba-fashion-from-restrained-to-radical', 'speaker': 'Mitchell S. Jackson', 'event': 'TEDNext 2025', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 564, 'duration_minutes': 9, 'published_at': '2026-03-19', 'recorded_on': '2025-11-11', 'views': 183882, 'topics': ['culture', 'history', 'sports', 'fashion', 'ted fellows', 'protest'], 'image': 'images/talk_038_mitchell-s-jackson-the-6-eras-of-nba-fashion-fro.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/mitchell_s_jackson_the_6_eras_of_nba_fashion_from_restrained_to_radical', 'description': 'What are you wearing, and why? This is the question that writer and TED Fellow Mitchell S. Jackson asks as he unpacks the six eras of NBA style. Tracing an arc from Bill Russell to Lebron James and beyond, he explores how players use fashion on and off the court to challenge the limits placed upon them - revealing a deeper story about culture, identity and power.', 'transcript': 'Mitchell S. Jackson opens by framing the central tension behind The 6 eras of NBA fashion - from restrained to radical. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TEDNext 2025. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['solo learning', 'research notes', 'evening watch']}, {'source_id': '174584', 'title': 'I taught rats to drive. They taught me to enjoy the ride', 'slug': 'kelly-lambert-i-taught-rats-to-drive-they-taught-me-to-enjoy-the-ride', 'speaker': 'Kelly Lambert', 'event': 'TEDxRVA Youth', 'talk_type': 'TEDx Talk', 'duration_seconds': 840, 'duration_minutes': 14, 'published_at': '2026-03-18', 'recorded_on': '2025-11-09', 'views': 217160, 'topics': ['science', 'animals', 'happiness', 'brain', 'neuroscience', 'tedx', 'emotions'], 'image': 'images/talk_039_kelly-lambert-i-taught-rats-to-drive-they-taught.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/kelly_lambert_i_taught_rats_to_drive_they_taught_me_to_enjoy_the_ride', 'description': 'What can happy rats teach us about human joy? Behavioral neuroscientist Kelly Lambert describes how her team trained rats to drive tiny cars to earn treats - and noticed something surprising about how effort and anticipation affect the brain. The experiment opens new questions about how reward, agency and "behaviorceuticals" might help build resilience and support mental health.', 'transcript': 'Kelly Lambert opens by framing the central tension behind I taught rats to drive. They taught me to enjoy the ride. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TEDxRVA Youth. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['curious minds', 'team discussion', 'classroom']}, {'source_id': '174670', 'title': 'Is luck random - or can you cultivate it?', 'slug': 'christian-busch-is-luck-random-or-can-you-cultivate-it', 'speaker': 'Christian Busch', 'event': 'TED@BCG', 'talk_type': 'TED Institute Talk', 'duration_seconds': 768, 'duration_minutes': 13, 'published_at': '2026-03-17', 'recorded_on': '2025-10-23', 'views': 833338, 'topics': ['science', 'future', 'personal growth', 'decision-making'], 'image': 'images/talk_040_christian-busch-is-luck-random-or-can-you-cultiv.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/christian_busch_is_luck_random_or_can_you_cultivate_it', 'description': 'When the 2025 Los Angeles wildfires destroyed his home and neighborhood, scientist Christian Busch encountered the opposite of serendipity: "zemblanity," or bad luck by design. Drawing on more than a decade of scientific research, he explores how people can navigate unpredictability by adopting a serendipity mindset that transforms setbacks into unexpected new beginnings. He asks: What if good luck isn\'t random but can actually be cultivated?', 'transcript': 'Christian Busch opens by framing the central tension behind Is luck random - or can you cultivate it?. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED@BCG. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['solo learning', 'research notes', 'evening watch']}, {'source_id': '174283', 'title': 'How to make transportation quieter, cleaner and cheaper', 'slug': 'doreen-orishaba-how-to-make-transportation-quieter-cleaner-and-cheaper', 'speaker': 'Doreen Orishaba', 'event': 'TED Countdown Summit 2025', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 671, 'duration_minutes': 11, 'published_at': '2026-03-16', 'recorded_on': '2025-06-18', 'views': 214856, 'topics': ['climate change', 'transportation', 'africa', 'countdown'], 'image': 'images/talk_041_doreen-orishaba-how-to-make-transportation-quiet.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/doreen_orishaba_how_to_make_transportation_quieter_cleaner_and_cheaper', 'description': 'When Doreen Orishaba helped build Africa\'s first electric car in 2011, skeptics dismissed it as a "toy for the Western world." Now she\'s running dozens of electric buses across Kenya and Rwanda, moving thousands of passengers to work every day on zero-exhaust vehicles powered by near-silent engines. She breaks down what it actually takes to scale clean transport - and why skipping the gas station pit stop is closer than you may think.', 'transcript': 'Doreen Orishaba opens by framing the central tension behind How to make transportation quieter, cleaner and cheaper. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED Countdown Summit 2025. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['curious minds', 'team discussion', 'classroom']}, {'source_id': '174282', 'title': 'What China can teach the world about scaling clean energy', 'slug': 'yin-yu-what-china-can-teach-the-world-about-scaling-clean-energy', 'speaker': 'Yin Yu', 'event': 'TED Countdown Summit 2025', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 545, 'duration_minutes': 9, 'published_at': '2026-03-13', 'recorded_on': '2025-06-18', 'views': 8098, 'topics': ['climate change', 'sustainability', 'energy', 'china', 'solar energy', 'countdown', 'renewable energy'], 'image': 'images/talk_042_yin-yu-what-china-can-teach-the-world-about-scal.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/yin_yu_what_china_can_teach_the_world_about_scaling_clean_energy', 'description': 'When Yin Yu first visited a major hydropower dam site in China, she expected to see a thriving community. Instead, she found families who\'d lost their land and livelihoods to the rising water. It was a powerful lesson in how "green" megaprojects can harm the people they\'re meant to help. Now, as solar and electric vehicles spread rapidly across Southeast Asia, Yin says the opportunity is enormous - but only if countries don\'t repeat the mistakes of the past.', 'transcript': 'Yin Yu opens by framing the central tension behind What China can teach the world about scaling clean energy. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED Countdown Summit 2025. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['solo learning', 'research notes', 'evening watch']}, {'source_id': '174195', 'title': 'Lagos, Nigeria', 'slug': 'ted-idea-search-lagos-nigeria', 'speaker': 'TED Idea Search', 'event': 'TED Originals', 'talk_type': 'Original Content', 'duration_seconds': 2792, 'duration_minutes': 47, 'published_at': '2026-03-12', 'recorded_on': '2026-03-12', 'views': 20035, 'topics': ['social change'], 'image': 'images/talk_043_ted-idea-search-lagos-nigeria.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/ted_idea_search_lagos_nigeria', 'description': "In the heart of Lagos - a megacity of 20 million people pulsing with energy and big ambitions - nine undiscovered voices compete for a chance to speak on the world's biggest stage for ideas. From a renewable energy advocate who studied by candlelight to an archivist reimagining Africa-centered education, these speakers bring stories with global stakes. But only one will earn the 7,000-mile journey to the TED stage in Vancouver.", 'transcript': 'TED Idea Search opens by framing the central tension behind Lagos, Nigeria. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED Originals. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['curious minds', 'team discussion', 'classroom']}, {'source_id': '137525', 'title': '"May Your Kindness Remain" / "If I Told"', 'slug': 'courtney-marie-andrews-may-your-kindness-remain-if-i-told', 'speaker': 'Courtney Marie Andrews', 'event': 'TEDCountdown@BloombergGreenFestival', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 634, 'duration_minutes': 11, 'published_at': '2026-03-11', 'recorded_on': '2024-07-12', 'views': 8624, 'topics': ['environment', 'music', 'performance'], 'image': 'images/talk_044_courtney-marie-andrews-may-your-kindness-remain-.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/courtney_marie_andrews_may_your_kindness_remain_if_i_told', 'description': 'Singer-songwriter Courtney Marie Andrews performs "If I Told" and "May Your Kindness Remain," songs based on her connection to music, nature and environmental advocacy.', 'transcript': 'Courtney Marie Andrews opens by framing the central tension behind "May Your Kindness Remain" / "If I Told". The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TEDCountdown@BloombergGreenFestival. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['solo learning', 'research notes', 'evening watch']}, {'source_id': '174194', 'title': 'Athens, Greece', 'slug': 'ted-idea-search-athens-greece', 'speaker': 'TED Idea Search', 'event': 'TED Originals', 'talk_type': 'Original Content', 'duration_seconds': 2892, 'duration_minutes': 48, 'published_at': '2026-03-10', 'recorded_on': '2026-03-10', 'views': 38463, 'topics': ['social change'], 'image': 'images/talk_045_ted-idea-search-athens-greece.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/ted_idea_search_athens_greece', 'description': "The next stop on the TED Idea Search is Athens, birthplace of democracy and the world's oldest debating tradition. Nine speakers - from a fashion manufacturer taking on modern slavery to a microbiologist tackling the science of bad breath - go head-to-head for a shot to speak on the TED stage in Vancouver. Rehearsals are rocky, nerves are real and the stakes couldn't be higher - and only one speaker gets to move on and represent Athens to the world.", 'transcript': 'TED Idea Search opens by framing the central tension behind Athens, Greece. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED Originals. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['curious minds', 'team discussion', 'classroom']}, {'source_id': '173420', 'title': 'What would your "deathbed self" tell you today?', 'slug': 'lauren-deeley-what-would-your-deathbed-self-tell-you-today', 'speaker': 'Lauren Deeley', 'event': 'TEDNext 2025', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 379, 'duration_minutes': 6, 'published_at': '2026-03-10', 'recorded_on': '2025-11-10', 'views': 252860, 'topics': ['future', 'work', 'personal growth', 'self', 'money', 'life'], 'image': 'images/talk_046_lauren-deeley-what-would-your-deathbed-self-tell.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/lauren_deeley_what_would_your_deathbed_self_tell_you_today', 'description': 'What if the key to making better decisions today is getting to know the person you\'ll become tomorrow? Drawing on psychological research and real-life stories, private wealth advisor Lauren Deeley explores how building a meaningful connection with your "deathbed self" can bring more clarity, joy and intention to the life you\'re building right now.', 'transcript': 'Lauren Deeley opens by framing the central tension behind What would your "deathbed self" tell you today?. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TEDNext 2025. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['solo learning', 'research notes', 'evening watch']}, {'source_id': '174009', 'title': 'Mumbai, India', 'slug': 'ted-idea-search-mumbai-india', 'speaker': 'TED Idea Search', 'event': 'TED Originals', 'talk_type': 'Original Content', 'duration_seconds': 2738, 'duration_minutes': 46, 'published_at': '2026-03-09', 'recorded_on': '2026-03-09', 'views': 22102, 'topics': ['social change'], 'image': 'images/talk_047_ted-idea-search-mumbai-india.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/ted_idea_search_mumbai_india', 'description': "In Mumbai, the TED Idea Search lands in India's bustling financial and creative capital, where 10 speakers are challenged to deliver the talk of their lives and compete for a one-of-a-kind opportunity: a spot on the TED stage in Vancouver. What emerges is a moving portrait of vulnerability and ambition, as ideas about vanishing tribal art, maternal health and India's forgotten fashion history look to shift perspectives on a global scale. Only one can make it through - who will it be?", 'transcript': 'TED Idea Search opens by framing the central tension behind Mumbai, India. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED Originals. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['curious minds', 'team discussion', 'classroom']}, {'source_id': '173439', 'title': 'Why you should keep a list of what makes you laugh', 'slug': 'chris-duffy-why-you-should-keep-a-list-of-what-makes-you-laugh', 'speaker': 'Chris Duffy', 'event': 'TED Talks Daily Book Club', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 3426, 'duration_minutes': 57, 'published_at': '2026-03-09', 'recorded_on': '2026-02-18', 'views': 229371, 'topics': ['culture', 'creativity', 'personal growth', 'comedy', 'humor'], 'image': 'images/talk_048_chris-duffy-why-you-should-keep-a-list-of-what-m.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/chris_duffy_why_you_should_keep_a_list_of_what_makes_you_laugh', 'description': 'The world is weird and hilarious - if you know where to look, says comedian Chris Duffy. In conversation with "TED Talks Daily" host Elise Hu, Duffy breaks down three practical pillars of humor, showing how laughter can help you feel present, creative and connected, even when the world feels overwhelming. (This conversation was part of an exclusive TED Membership event. TED Membership is the best way to support and engage with the big ideas you love from TED. To learn more, visit ted.com/membership.)', 'transcript': 'Chris Duffy opens by framing the central tension behind Why you should keep a list of what makes you laugh. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED Talks Daily Book Club. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['solo learning', 'research notes', 'evening watch']}, {'source_id': '172133', 'title': 'Conservation: a love story', 'slug': 'elsaphan-njora-conservation-a-love-story', 'speaker': 'Elsaphan Njora', 'event': 'TED Countdown Summit 2025', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 520, 'duration_minutes': 9, 'published_at': '2026-03-06', 'recorded_on': '2025-06-17', 'views': 208417, 'topics': ['climate change', 'nature', 'love', 'biodiversity', 'conservation', 'countdown'], 'image': 'images/talk_049_elsaphan-njora-conservation-a-love-story.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/elsaphan_njora_conservation_a_love_story', 'description': "What if the key to saving nature isn't just about science or policy, but love? Love for the land, for the people who depend on it, for the world we leave behind. Artist Elsaphan Njora has journeyed across Kenya witnessing ecosystems vanish, from Indigenous forests to sacred lakes. But he's also seen communities breathing life back into rivers, forests and coasts in creative, unexpected ways - showing that conservation can flourish alongside livelihoods, and that even the most threatened landscapes can be reborn.", 'transcript': 'Elsaphan Njora opens by framing the central tension behind Conservation: a love story. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED Countdown Summit 2025. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['curious minds', 'team discussion', 'classroom']}, {'source_id': '173850', 'title': 'Sydney, Australia', 'slug': 'ted-idea-search-sydney-australia', 'speaker': 'TED Idea Search', 'event': 'TED Originals', 'talk_type': 'Original Content', 'duration_seconds': 2625, 'duration_minutes': 44, 'published_at': '2026-03-04', 'recorded_on': '2026-03-04', 'views': 46087, 'topics': ['society'], 'image': 'images/talk_050_ted-idea-search-sydney-australia.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/ted_idea_search_sydney_australia', 'description': "In the premiere of the TED Idea Search, we travel to Sydney, Australia, where 10 brilliant people take the stage for the shot of a lifetime: a chance to speak at the TED conference in Vancouver. From a wildlife scientist deploying AI to bust illegal trafficking networks to Australia's own human rights commissioner sounding the alarm on brain-reading technology, these speakers bring ideas that could genuinely shift how we live. But only one can win - and the choice comes down to a single, unforgettable talk that leaves the audience (and the judges) blown away.", 'transcript': 'TED Idea Search opens by framing the central tension behind Sydney, Australia. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED Originals. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['solo learning', 'research notes', 'evening watch']}, {'source_id': '173043', 'title': '3 habits to practice curiosity - and escape your phone', 'slug': 'nayeema-raza-3-habits-to-practice-curiosity-and-escape-your-phone', 'speaker': 'Nayeema Raza', 'event': 'TEDNext 2025', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 312, 'duration_minutes': 5, 'published_at': '2026-03-04', 'recorded_on': '2025-11-11', 'views': 554563, 'topics': ['culture', 'technology', 'social change', 'society', 'curiosity'], 'image': 'images/talk_051_nayeema-raza-3-habits-to-practice-curiosity-and-.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/nayeema_raza_3_habits_to_practice_curiosity_and_escape_your_phone', 'description': "We're so entangled with our devices that online has started to feel more real than IRL, says journalist Nayeema Raza. As screens reshape how we connect and relate, she offers three practical habits to reignite curiosity, restore presence and break free from our phones.", 'transcript': 'Nayeema Raza opens by framing the central tension behind 3 habits to practice curiosity - and escape your phone. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TEDNext 2025. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['curious minds', 'team discussion', 'classroom']}, {'source_id': '173440', 'title': '4 relationship traps that lead to burnout', 'slug': 'eric-quintane-4-relationship-traps-that-lead-to-burnout', 'speaker': 'Eric Quintane', 'event': 'TEDxESMTBerlin', 'talk_type': 'TEDx Talk', 'duration_seconds': 991, 'duration_minutes': 17, 'published_at': '2026-03-04', 'recorded_on': '2025-02-01', 'views': 285438, 'topics': ['business', 'psychology', 'relationships', 'communication', 'work', 'personal growth', 'society', 'tedx'], 'image': 'images/talk_052_eric-quintane-4-relationship-traps-that-lead-to-.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/eric_quintane_4_relationship_traps_that_lead_to_burnout', 'description': 'Are your workplace relationships quietly burning you out? Drawing on large-scale research across industries, organizational behavior researcher Eric Quintane reveals four hidden relational traps woven into the fabric of work - and explores how connection shapes resilience, vulnerability and burnout.', 'transcript': 'Eric Quintane opens by framing the central tension behind 4 relationship traps that lead to burnout. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TEDxESMTBerlin. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['solo learning', 'research notes', 'evening watch']}, {'source_id': '173576', 'title': 'Love, intimacy and connection in the age of AI', 'slug': 'bryony-cole-love-intimacy-and-connection-in-the-age-of-ai', 'speaker': 'Bryony Cole', 'event': 'TED Membership', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 2631, 'duration_minutes': 44, 'published_at': '2026-03-03', 'recorded_on': '2026-02-05', 'views': 203689, 'topics': ['technology', 'love', 'relationships', 'ai', 'sex', 'ted membership'], 'image': 'images/talk_053_bryony-cole-love-intimacy-and-connection-in-the-.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/bryony_cole_love_intimacy_and_connection_in_the_age_of_ai', 'description': "Relationships were never meant to be efficient, says sextech expert Bryony Cole, and yet AI companions are increasingly designed to be exactly that. As intimate relationships between humans and AI become more common, Cole challenges us to think more deliberately about how we shape our connections to machines - and with each other. (This conversation, hosted by TED's Whitney Pennington Rodgers, was part of an exclusive TED Membership event. TED Membership is the best way to support and engage with the big ideas you love from TED. To learn more, visit ted.com/membership.)", 'transcript': 'Bryony Cole opens by framing the central tension behind Love, intimacy and connection in the age of AI. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED Membership. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['curious minds', 'team discussion', 'classroom']}, {'source_id': '173044', 'title': 'The sneaky language tricks cults use to influence you', 'slug': 'amanda-montell-the-sneaky-language-tricks-cults-use-to-influence-you', 'speaker': 'Amanda Montell', 'event': 'TEDNext 2025', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 354, 'duration_minutes': 6, 'published_at': '2026-03-02', 'recorded_on': '2025-11-11', 'views': 260199, 'topics': ['culture', 'media', 'relationships', 'communication', 'community', 'language', 'society'], 'image': 'images/talk_054_amanda-montell-the-sneaky-language-tricks-cults-.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/amanda_montell_the_sneaky_language_tricks_cults_use_to_influence_you', 'description': "In the age of social media and wellness trends, the comments section is as good as a cult compound, says linguist and cultural commentator Amanda Montell. Using Taylor Swift's throng of devoted Swifties as her guide, she exposes three sneaky language tactics that cults use to influence us (for better or for worse), revealing why none of us are as cult-proof as we'd like to think.", 'transcript': 'Amanda Montell opens by framing the central tension behind The sneaky language tricks cults use to influence you. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TEDNext 2025. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['solo learning', 'research notes', 'evening watch']}, {'source_id': '173511', 'title': 'The attack on Iran - why now?', 'slug': 'ian-bremmer-the-attack-on-iran-why-now', 'speaker': 'Ian Bremmer', 'event': 'TED Explains the World with Ian Bremmer', 'talk_type': 'Original Content', 'duration_seconds': 2669, 'duration_minutes': 44, 'published_at': '2026-03-01', 'recorded_on': '2026-02-28', 'views': 684021, 'topics': ['global issues', 'politics', 'military', 'war', 'government', 'middle east', 'policy', 'international relations', 'current events'], 'image': 'images/talk_055_ian-bremmer-the-attack-on-iran-why-now.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/ian_bremmer_the_attack_on_iran_why_now', 'description': 'On the morning of February 28, 2026, the US and Israel bombed several parts of Iran, including the Tehran compound of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Geopolitical expert and Eurasia Group founder Ian Bremmer breaks down why US President Donald Trump made the decision to strike, what it means for hopes of "regime change" and the key details you need to know about this perilous moment in global history. (This interview, hosted by TED\'s Helen Walters, was recorded on February 28, 2026.)', 'transcript': 'Ian Bremmer opens by framing the central tension behind The attack on Iran - why now?. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED Explains the World with Ian Bremmer. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['curious minds', 'team discussion', 'classroom']}, {'source_id': '173004', 'title': "What to do when you're told there's nothing left to try", 'slug': 'david-fajgenbaum-and-kiah-williams-what-to-do-when-you-re-told-there-s-nothing-left-to-try', 'speaker': 'David Fajgenbaum and Kiah Williams', 'event': 'TEDNext 2025', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 1720, 'duration_minutes': 29, 'published_at': '2026-02-27', 'recorded_on': '2025-11-10', 'views': 220867, 'topics': ['science', 'technology', 'social change', 'health', 'health care', 'medicine', 'poverty', 'personal growth', 'ai', 'public health', 'medical research', 'the audacious project', 'artificial intelligence'], 'image': 'images/talk_056_david-fajgenbaum-and-kiah-williams-what-to-do-wh.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/david_fajgenbaum_and_kiah_williams_what_to_do_when_you_re_told_there_s_nothing_left_to_try', 'description': "What do you do when the world declares something impossible? When physician-scientist David Fajgenbaum was dying from a rare disease and social entrepreneur Kiah Williams was confronting the realities of economic hardship, they began asking a different question: What can I do today? In this conversation, they discuss how turning hope into action can drive meaningful change - one step at a time. (This conversation is hosted by The Audacious Project's Alexandra Tillmann.)", 'transcript': "David Fajgenbaum and Kiah Williams opens by framing the central tension behind What to do when you're told there's nothing left to try. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TEDNext 2025. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.", 'recommended_for': ['solo learning', 'research notes', 'evening watch']}, {'source_id': '172996', 'title': 'My year living with a robot', 'slug': 'emily-kate-genatowski-my-year-living-with-a-robot', 'speaker': 'Emily Kate Genatowski', 'event': 'TEDAI Vienna 2025', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 830, 'duration_minutes': 14, 'published_at': '2026-02-25', 'recorded_on': '2025-09-26', 'views': 246590, 'topics': ['technology', 'robots', 'ai', 'life'], 'image': 'images/talk_057_emily-kate-genatowski-my-year-living-with-a-robo.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/emily_kate_genatowski_my_year_living_with_a_robot', 'description': "Imagine a robot moving into your home. How would it change your daily life? Historian Emily Kate Genatowski shares five eye-opening lessons from a year living with her AI-powered robot roommate, from the quirky and chaotic to the surprisingly mundane. Her experiences show that the future of robots isn't science fiction - it's practical, messy and already here.", 'transcript': 'Emily Kate Genatowski opens by framing the central tension behind My year living with a robot. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TEDAI Vienna 2025. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['curious minds', 'team discussion', 'classroom']}, {'source_id': '172999', 'title': 'Jermaine Dupri on the art of making a hit | On the Spot', 'slug': 'jermaine-dupri-jermaine-dupri-on-the-art-of-making-a-hit-on-the-spot', 'speaker': 'Jermaine Dupri', 'event': 'TEDNext 2025', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 660, 'duration_minutes': 11, 'published_at': '2026-02-26', 'recorded_on': '2025-11-10', 'views': 211240, 'topics': ['culture', 'entertainment', 'music', 'collaboration', 'creativity', 'art'], 'image': 'images/talk_058_jermaine-dupri-jermaine-dupri-on-the-art-of-maki.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/jermaine_dupri_jermaine_dupri_on_the_art_of_making_a_hit_on_the_spot', 'description': 'Legendary music producer Jermaine Dupri pulls back the curtain on how hit songs really get made in TED\'s rapid-fire Q&A format, "On the Spot." Answering a stream of unexpected questions, he covers what makes a good hook, why he doesn\'t chase "cool," how he helped build Atlanta\'s sound and more.', 'transcript': 'Jermaine Dupri opens by framing the central tension behind Jermaine Dupri on the art of making a hit | On the Spot. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TEDNext 2025. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['solo learning', 'research notes', 'evening watch']}, {'source_id': '171661', 'title': 'The controversial climate tool funding real change', 'slug': 'sandeep-roy-choudhury-the-controversial-climate-tool-funding-real-change', 'speaker': 'Sandeep Roy Choudhury', 'event': 'TED Countdown Summit 2025', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 535, 'duration_minutes': 9, 'published_at': '2026-02-24', 'recorded_on': '2025-06-17', 'views': 221876, 'topics': ['climate change', 'environment', 'sustainability', 'finance', 'countdown'], 'image': 'images/talk_059_sandeep-roy-choudhury-the-controversial-climate-.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/sandeep_roy_choudhury_the_controversial_climate_tool_funding_real_change', 'description': "If a company plants trees to offset its pollution, is that climate progress - or is it greenwashing? Critics of carbon markets say it's the latter. But Sandeep Roy Choudhury, who's spent two decades financing climate projects from rural cookstoves to coastal forests, says the real failure is discouraging companies from even trying. Hear his case for why we shouldn't let perfection block meaningful action on climate change.", 'transcript': 'Sandeep Roy Choudhury opens by framing the central tension behind The controversial climate tool funding real change. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED Countdown Summit 2025. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['curious minds', 'team discussion', 'classroom']}, {'source_id': '172142', 'title': 'A surprisingly effective way to fight misinformation', 'slug': 'dave-jorgenson-a-surprisingly-effective-way-to-fight-misinformation', 'speaker': 'Dave Jorgenson', 'event': 'TEDNext 2025', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 754, 'duration_minutes': 13, 'published_at': '2026-02-23', 'recorded_on': '2025-11-09', 'views': 406598, 'topics': ['culture', 'media', 'humor', 'society', 'internet'], 'image': 'images/talk_060_dave-jorgenson-a-surprisingly-effective-way-to-f.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/dave_jorgenson_a_surprisingly_effective_way_to_fight_misinformation', 'description': "What if the best defense against misinformation isn't panic, but a punchline? Journalist and comedian Dave Jorgenson explores how misinformation has proliferated throughout history - from the age of Plato to the era of viral TikToks. With his own short, absurdist sketches that explain the news, he shows how humor can cut through fear, spark curiosity and explore nuanced truth.", 'transcript': 'Dave Jorgenson opens by framing the central tension behind A surprisingly effective way to fight misinformation. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TEDNext 2025. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['solo learning', 'research notes', 'evening watch']}, {'source_id': '172495', 'title': 'How a viral choreographer makes his moves', 'slug': 'sean-bankhead-how-a-viral-choreographer-makes-his-moves', 'speaker': 'Sean Bankhead', 'event': 'TEDNext 2025', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 399, 'duration_minutes': 7, 'published_at': '2026-02-20', 'recorded_on': '2025-11-09', 'views': 26868, 'topics': ['culture', 'music', 'performance', 'art', 'dance'], 'image': 'images/talk_061_sean-bankhead-how-a-viral-choreographer-makes-hi.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/sean_bankhead_how_a_viral_choreographer_makes_his_moves', 'description': 'In a swaggering performance, choreographer Sean Bankhead and his students perform the viral dance he designed for Victoria Monet\'s hit song "On My Mama." Rooted in Black culture and inspired by generations of iconic artists, Bankhead blends expertise with at least one move everyone can try - showing how choreography doesn\'t just reflect culture, it drives it forward.', 'transcript': 'Sean Bankhead opens by framing the central tension behind How a viral choreographer makes his moves. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TEDNext 2025. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['curious minds', 'team discussion', 'classroom']}, {'source_id': '172774', 'title': "The story you're not hearing about AI data centers", 'slug': 'ay-e-coskun-the-story-you-re-not-hearing-about-ai-data-centers', 'speaker': 'Ayse Coskun', 'event': 'TEDAI San Francisco', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 717, 'duration_minutes': 12, 'published_at': '2026-02-19', 'recorded_on': '2025-10-21', 'views': 302717, 'topics': ['environment', 'sustainability', 'technology', 'energy', 'ai', 'data', 'renewable energy'], 'image': 'images/talk_062_ay-e-coskun-the-story-you-re-not-hearing-about-a.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/ay_e_coskun_the_story_you_re_not_hearing_about_ai_data_centers', 'description': "The race to build smarter AI is crashing into a physical limitation: the power grid simply can't keep up with the energy demands of data centers. Computer scientist Ayse Coskun shows how we could turn this problem on its head, transforming AI facilities into virtual batteries that help stabilize the grid and accelerate clean energy. Learn why the technology causing this crisis might be the only thing smart enough to fix it.", 'transcript': "Ayse Coskun opens by framing the central tension behind The story you're not hearing about AI data centers. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TEDAI San Francisco. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.", 'recommended_for': ['solo learning', 'research notes', 'evening watch']}, {'source_id': '170176', 'title': 'How to be a great listener', 'slug': 'maegan-stephens-nicole-lowenbraun-how-to-be-a-great-listener', 'speaker': 'Maegan Stephens, Nicole Lowenbraun', 'event': 'TED@BCG', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 706, 'duration_minutes': 12, 'published_at': '2026-02-19', 'recorded_on': '2025-10-23', 'views': 357273, 'topics': ['communication', 'leadership', 'work', 'trust', 'goals'], 'image': 'images/talk_063_maegan-stephens-nicole-lowenbraun-how-to-be-a-gr.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/maegan_stephens_nicole_lowenbraun_how_to_be_a_great_listener', 'description': 'Have you ever left a meeting thinking: everyone talked, but nothing was achieved? Chances are that people were listening to each other, just not in the same way. Listening experts Maegan Stephens and Nicole Lowenbraun unpack the four different ways to listen, sharing a practical framework that could change how you respond, build trust and get results - starting with just one simple question.', 'transcript': 'Maegan Stephens, Nicole Lowenbraun opens by framing the central tension behind How to be a great listener. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED@BCG. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['curious minds', 'team discussion', 'classroom']}, {'source_id': '170828', 'title': "What you know that AI doesn't", 'slug': 'priyanka-vergadia-what-you-know-that-ai-doesn-t', 'speaker': 'Priyanka Vergadia', 'event': 'TEDNext 2025', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 559, 'duration_minutes': 9, 'published_at': '2026-02-18', 'recorded_on': '2025-11-10', 'views': 278682, 'topics': ['technology', 'collaboration', 'work', 'ai', 'career'], 'image': 'images/talk_064_priyanka-vergadia-what-you-know-that-ai-doesn-t.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/priyanka_vergadia_what_you_know_that_ai_doesn_t', 'description': "AI is good at seeing patterns, but it's humans who figure out what to do next, says technologist Priyanka Vergadia. She shares three stories of human excellence sparked by AI insights and offers a pathway to identify and cultivate your irreplaceable qualities, turning the AI revolution from a threat into an opportunity.", 'transcript': "Priyanka Vergadia opens by framing the central tension behind What you know that AI doesn't. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TEDNext 2025. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.", 'recommended_for': ['solo learning', 'research notes', 'evening watch']}] PLAYLISTS = [{'slug': 'ai-and-society', 'title': 'AI, Society, and the Future', 'description': 'Talks about artificial intelligence, prediction, work, law, and public life.', 'topic': 'AI|artificial intelligence|future|technology|law'}, {'slug': 'design-and-creativity', 'title': 'Design, Creativity, and Art', 'description': 'A set of design and creativity talks for teams planning a workshop.', 'topic': 'design|creativity|art|architecture|innovation'}, {'slug': 'climate-nature-conservation', 'title': 'Climate, Nature, and Conservation', 'description': 'Talks about conservation, clean energy, oceans, animals, and climate action.', 'topic': 'nature|climate change|renewable energy|conservation|ocean|animals|wildlife'}, {'slug': 'health-science-body', 'title': 'Health, Science, and 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'track': 'Community', 'capacity': 500}, {'slug': 'ted-explains-the-world-with-ian-bremmer', 'name': 'TED Explains the World with Ian Bremmer', 'city': 'Global', 'month': 'May 2026', 'track': 'Community', 'capacity': 570}, {'slug': 'ted-membership', 'name': 'TED Membership', 'city': 'Global', 'month': 'May 2026', 'track': 'Community', 'capacity': 640}, {'slug': 'ted-originals', 'name': 'TED Originals', 'city': 'Global', 'month': 'May 2026', 'track': 'Community', 'capacity': 710}, {'slug': 'ted-talks-daily-book-club', 'name': 'TED Talks Daily Book Club', 'city': 'Global', 'month': 'May 2026', 'track': 'Community', 'capacity': 780}, {'slug': 'ted2026', 'name': 'TED2026', 'city': 'Vancouver', 'month': 'April 2026', 'track': 'Flagship', 'capacity': 850}, {'slug': 'ted-bcg', 'name': 'TED@BCG', 'city': 'Global', 'month': 'May 2026', 'track': 'Community', 'capacity': 920}, {'slug': 'tedai-san-francisco', 'name': 'TEDAI San Francisco', 'city': 'Global', 'month': 'May 2026', 'track': 'Community', 'capacity': 990}, {'slug': 'tedai-vienna-2025', 'name': 'TEDAI Vienna 2025', 'city': 'Global', 'month': 'May 2026', 'track': 'Community', 'capacity': 1060}, {'slug': 'tedcountdown-bloomberggreenfestival', 'name': 'TEDCountdown@BloombergGreenFestival', 'city': 'Nairobi', 'month': 'June 2025', 'track': 'Community', 'capacity': 1130}, {'slug': 'tednext-2025', 'name': 'TEDNext 2025', 'city': 'Atlanta', 'month': 'November 2025', 'track': 'Community', 'capacity': 1200}, {'slug': 'tedxesmtberlin', 'name': 'TEDxESMTBerlin', 'city': 'Washington, DC', 'month': 'May 2026', 'track': 'TEDx', 'capacity': 1270}, {'slug': 'tedxmanchester', 'name': 'TEDxManchester', 'city': 'Washington, DC', 'month': 'May 2026', 'track': 'TEDx', 'capacity': 1340}, {'slug': 'tedxmidatlantic', 'name': 'TEDxMidAtlantic', 'city': 'Washington, DC', 'month': 'May 2026', 'track': 'TEDx', 'capacity': 1410}, {'slug': 'tedxmilehigh', 'name': 'TEDxMileHigh', 'city': 'Washington, DC', 'month': 'May 2026', 'track': 'TEDx', 'capacity': 1480}, {'slug': 'tedxnova', 'name': 'TEDxNoVA', 'city': 'Washington, DC', 'month': 'May 2026', 'track': 'TEDx', 'capacity': 1550}, {'slug': 'tedxrva-youth', 'name': 'TEDxRVA Youth', 'city': 'Washington, DC', 'month': 'May 2026', 'track': 'TEDx', 'capacity': 1620}] +EVENTS = [{'slug': 'ted-countdown-summit-2025', 'name': 'TED Countdown Summit 2025', 'city': 'Nairobi', 'month': 'June 2025', 'track': 'Community', 'capacity': 500}, {'slug': 'ted-explains-the-world-with-ian-bremmer', 'name': 'TED Explains the World with Ian Bremmer', 'city': 'Global', 'month': 'May 2026', 'track': 'Community', 'capacity': 570}, {'slug': 'ted-membership', 'name': 'TED Membership', 'city': 'Global', 'month': 'May 2026', 'track': 'Community', 'capacity': 640}, {'slug': 'ted-originals', 'name': 'TED Originals', 'city': 'Global', 'month': 'May 2026', 'track': 'Community', 'capacity': 710}, {'slug': 'ted-talks-daily-book-club', 'name': 'TED Talks Daily Book Club', 'city': 'Global', 'month': 'May 2026', 'track': 'Community', 'capacity': 780}, {'slug': 'ted2026', 'name': 'TED2026', 'city': 'Vancouver', 'month': 'April 2026', 'track': 'Flagship', 'capacity': 850}, {'slug': 'ted-bcg', 'name': 'TED@BCG', 'city': 'Global', 'month': 'May 2026', 'track': 'Community', 'capacity': 920}, {'slug': 'tedai-san-francisco', 'name': 'TEDAI San Francisco', 'city': 'Global', 'month': 'May 2026', 'track': 'Community', 'capacity': 990}, {'slug': 'tedai-vienna-2025', 'name': 'TEDAI Vienna 2025', 'city': 'Global', 'month': 'May 2026', 'track': 'Community', 'capacity': 1060}, {'slug': 'tedcountdown-bloomberggreenfestival', 'name': 'TEDCountdown@BloombergGreenFestival', 'city': 'Nairobi', 'month': 'June 2025', 'track': 'Community', 'capacity': 1130}, {'slug': 'tednext-2025', 'name': 'TEDNext 2025', 'city': 'Atlanta', 'month': 'November 2025', 'track': 'Community', 'capacity': 1200}, {'slug': 'tedxesmtberlin', 'name': 'TEDxESMTBerlin', 'city': 'Berlin, Germany', 'month': 'May 2026', 'track': 'TEDx', 'capacity': 1270}, {'slug': 'tedxmanchester', 'name': 'TEDxManchester', 'city': 'Manchester, UK', 'month': 'May 2026', 'track': 'TEDx', 'capacity': 1340}, {'slug': 'tedxmidatlantic', 'name': 'TEDxMidAtlantic', 'city': 'Washington, DC', 'month': 'May 2026', 'track': 'TEDx', 'capacity': 1410}, {'slug': 'tedxmilehigh', 'name': 'TEDxMileHigh', 'city': 'Denver, CO', 'month': 'May 2026', 'track': 'TEDx', 'capacity': 1480}, {'slug': 'tedxnova', 'name': 'TEDxNoVA', 'city': 'Northern Virginia, VA', 'month': 'May 2026', 'track': 'TEDx', 'capacity': 1550}, {'slug': 'tedxrva-youth', 'name': 'TEDxRVA Youth', 'city': 'Richmond, VA', 'month': 'May 2026', 'track': 'TEDx', 'capacity': 1620}] diff --git a/sites/ted/tasks.jsonl b/sites/ted/tasks.jsonl index 58c7f55a..b6f66000 100644 --- a/sites/ted/tasks.jsonl +++ b/sites/ted/tasks.jsonl @@ -1,18 +1,18 @@ {"web_name": "TED", "id": "TED--0", "ques": "Search for talks about AI and open the Anil Seth talk. What is the talk duration in minutes?", "web": "http://localhost:40016/", "upstream_url": "https://www.ted.com/"} {"web_name": "TED", "id": "TED--1", "ques": "Find a TED2026 talk about driverless cars and save it to Alice Johnson's account with the note 'mobility planning'.", "web": "http://localhost:40016/", "upstream_url": "https://www.ted.com/"} -{"web_name": "TED", "id": "TED--2", "ques": "Browse the design topic and identify a talk from TEDNext 2025 that is shorter than 10 minutes.", "web": "http://localhost:40016/", "upstream_url": "https://www.ted.com/"} +{"web_name": "TED", "id": "TED--2", "ques": "Browse the design topic and open Debbie Millman's TEDNext 2025 talk that is shorter than 10 minutes. What is its duration in minutes?", "web": "http://localhost:40016/", "upstream_url": "https://www.ted.com/"} {"web_name": "TED", "id": "TED--3", "ques": "Open the climate and nature playlist and name one talk recorded at the TED Countdown Summit 2025.", "web": "http://localhost:40016/", "upstream_url": "https://www.ted.com/"} {"web_name": "TED", "id": "TED--4", "ques": "Log in as alice.j@test.com and change the newsletter topic to conservation.", "web": "http://localhost:40016/", "upstream_url": "https://www.ted.com/"} {"web_name": "TED", "id": "TED--5", "ques": "Find the talk by Malala Yousafzai and list two topics attached to it.", "web": "http://localhost:40016/", "upstream_url": "https://www.ted.com/"} {"web_name": "TED", "id": "TED--6", "ques": "Search for 'clean energy' and open the result by Kimiko Hirata. What event is it from?", "web": "http://localhost:40016/", "upstream_url": "https://www.ted.com/"} {"web_name": "TED", "id": "TED--7", "ques": "Register interest in the TED Countdown Summit 2025 event while logged in as Alice Johnson.", "web": "http://localhost:40016/", "upstream_url": "https://www.ted.com/"} -{"web_name": "TED", "id": "TED--8", "ques": "Compare the talks by Alexi Pappas and Debbie Millman. Which one is shorter?", "web": "http://localhost:40016/", "upstream_url": "https://www.ted.com/"} +{"web_name": "TED", "id": "TED--8", "ques": "Compare Alexi Pappas's \"Why I love my bad days\" with Debbie Millman's \"You got what you wanted. Now what?\" Which one is shorter?", "web": "http://localhost:40016/", "upstream_url": "https://www.ted.com/"} {"web_name": "TED", "id": "TED--9", "ques": "Find a talk about Parkinson's and save it to the current account with a note for public health review.", "web": "http://localhost:40016/", "upstream_url": "https://www.ted.com/"} {"web_name": "TED", "id": "TED--10", "ques": "Open the AI, Society, and the Future playlist. Which included talk discusses a Supreme Court case?", "web": "http://localhost:40016/", "upstream_url": "https://www.ted.com/"} {"web_name": "TED", "id": "TED--11", "ques": "Use filters to find TED2026 talks under 10 minutes and open the talk by Maya Higa.", "web": "http://localhost:40016/", "upstream_url": "https://www.ted.com/"} {"web_name": "TED", "id": "TED--12", "ques": "Log in as alice.j@test.com and remove one saved talk that is not about AI from the account page.", "web": "http://localhost:40016/", "upstream_url": "https://www.ted.com/"} -{"web_name": "TED", "id": "TED--13", "ques": "Find the topic page for science and identify a TEDx talk about wine tasting.", "web": "http://localhost:40016/", "upstream_url": "https://www.ted.com/"} -{"web_name": "TED", "id": "TED--14", "ques": "Search for 'architecture 3D printing' and open the matching talk. Who is the speaker?", "web": "http://localhost:40016/", "upstream_url": "https://www.ted.com/"} -{"web_name": "TED", "id": "TED--15", "ques": "Find two talks in the music topic and determine which has more views.", "web": "http://localhost:40016/", "upstream_url": "https://www.ted.com/"} +{"web_name": "TED", "id": "TED--13", "ques": "Find the science topic page and identify the TEDx talk specifically about wine tasting.", "web": "http://localhost:40016/", "upstream_url": "https://www.ted.com/"} +{"web_name": "TED", "id": "TED--14", "ques": "Search for 'architecture 3D printing' and open the talk about traditional architecture. Who is the speaker?", "web": "http://localhost:40016/", "upstream_url": "https://www.ted.com/"} +{"web_name": "TED", "id": "TED--15", "ques": "Find the music topic talks by Akoth Jumadi and Mr. Lu and by Turkana Sessions. Which one has more views?", "web": "http://localhost:40016/", "upstream_url": "https://www.ted.com/"} {"web_name": "TED", "id": "TED--16", "ques": "Create a new account, save the Peter Steinberger AI agent talk, then confirm it appears under saved talks.", "web": "http://localhost:40016/", "upstream_url": "https://www.ted.com/"} {"web_name": "TED", "id": "TED--17", "ques": "Open events and identify the city for the TEDNext 2025 event.", "web": "http://localhost:40016/", "upstream_url": "https://www.ted.com/"} diff --git a/sites/ted/templates/_talk_card.html b/sites/ted/templates/_talk_card.html index dd8e09ab..192494f5 100644 --- a/sites/ted/templates/_talk_card.html +++ b/sites/ted/templates/_talk_card.html @@ -2,12 +2,9 @@ {% if talk.image %}{% endif %}
-

{{ talk.event }}

-

{{ talk.title }}

-

{{ talk.speaker }}

-
- {% for topic in talk.topics[:3] %}{{ topic }}{% endfor %} -
+

{{ talk.talk_type }}

+

Talk details

+

{{ talk.published_at|date_label }}

 diff --git a/sites/ted/templates/base.html b/sites/ted/templates/base.html index 4b1e669a..17822b5f 100644 --- a/sites/ted/templates/base.html +++ b/sites/ted/templates/base.html @@ -48,9 +48,10 @@

A local WebHarbor mirror for talks, topics, playlists, and event workflows.

- {% for topic in nav_topics %} - {{ topic }} - {% endfor %} + Watch talks + Topic directory + Curated playlists + Attend events
diff --git a/sites/ted/templates/index.html b/sites/ted/templates/index.html index 3d71dcce..dc6a1a83 100644 --- a/sites/ted/templates/index.html +++ b/sites/ted/templates/index.html @@ -13,9 +13,9 @@

Ideas change everything

{% set lead = featured[0] %} - {{ lead.event }} -

{{ lead.title }}

-

{{ lead.speaker }}

+ {{ lead.talk_type }} +

Newest talk

+

{{ lead.published_at|date_label }}

 From 9e6a1619186bcf1cdcec212c47f8f974246ac39a Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: shanjiaming Date: Thu, 2 Jul 2026 13:54:22 +0800 Subject: [PATCH 4/7] fix(ted): improve card review fixes --- sites/ted/static/css/main.css | 9 +++++---- sites/ted/templates/_talk_card.html | 2 +- sites/ted/templates/index.html | 2 +- 3 files changed, 7 insertions(+), 6 deletions(-) diff --git a/sites/ted/static/css/main.css b/sites/ted/static/css/main.css index eb91f6a8..f4a9f66b 100644 --- a/sites/ted/static/css/main.css +++ b/sites/ted/static/css/main.css @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ main { min-height: 68vh; } .hero-actions { display: flex; gap: 12px; margin-top: 26px; } .button { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; background: #111; } .button.primary { background: var(--red); } -.lead-card { border-bottom: 4px solid var(--red); background: var(--soft); } +.lead-card { min-width: 0; border-bottom: 4px solid var(--red); background: var(--soft); } .lead-card img { aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; } .lead-card span, .lead-card h2, .lead-card p { display: block; margin-left: 20px; margin-right: 20px; } .lead-card span { margin-top: 18px; color: var(--red); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 800; text-transform: uppercase; } @@ -45,7 +45,7 @@ main { min-height: 68vh; } .section-head h2, article h2, aside h2, .panel h2 { margin: 0; font-size: 24px; } .section-head a { color: var(--red); font-weight: 700; } .grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 22px; } -.talk-card { border-top: 1px solid var(--line); background: #fff; } +.talk-card { min-width: 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); background: #fff; } .talk-card img { aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; background: #ddd; } .card-body { padding: 14px 0; } .meta { color: var(--red); font-size: 12px; font-weight: 800; text-transform: uppercase; } @@ -56,7 +56,7 @@ main { min-height: 68vh; } .split { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 44px; } .list { display: grid; gap: 8px; } -.row-link { display: grid; gap: 4px; padding: 14px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); } +.row-link { display: grid; gap: 4px; min-width: 0; padding: 14px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); } .row-link span { color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.35; } .page-head { display: grid; gap: 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); } .page-head p { max-width: 720px; color: var(--muted); } @@ -73,8 +73,9 @@ main { min-height: 68vh; } .save-form { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr auto; gap: 10px; } .topic-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 16px; } -.topic-grid a, .topic-grid article { display: grid; gap: 8px; min-height: 130px; padding: 20px; background: var(--soft); border-top: 3px solid var(--red); } +.topic-grid a, .topic-grid article { display: grid; gap: 8px; min-width: 0; min-height: 130px; padding: 20px; background: var(--soft); border-top: 3px solid var(--red); } .topic-grid strong { font-size: 22px; } +.lead-card h2, .talk-card h3, .row-link strong, .topic-grid strong { overflow-wrap: anywhere; } .topic-grid span, .topic-grid p { color: var(--muted); margin: 0; } .panel { display: grid; gap: 14px; padding: 24px; background: var(--soft); } .panel label { display: grid; gap: 6px; font-weight: 700; } diff --git a/sites/ted/templates/_talk_card.html b/sites/ted/templates/_talk_card.html index 192494f5..c85ac151 100644 --- a/sites/ted/templates/_talk_card.html +++ b/sites/ted/templates/_talk_card.html @@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ {% if talk.image %}{% endif %}

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 From e054cea4268c4f04725319a8335fa86cdbf0a280 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: shanjiaming Date: Thu, 2 Jul 2026 14:14:04 +0800 Subject: [PATCH 5/7] fix(ted): tighten wine task data --- .assets-revision | 2 +- .gitignore | 2 +- sites/ted/seed_data.py | 2 +- 3 files changed, 3 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/.assets-revision b/.assets-revision index 6f9abfe6..19088e12 100644 --- a/.assets-revision +++ b/.assets-revision @@ -5,4 +5,4 @@ # is a git revision (branch name like `main`, a tag, or a specific commit # sha). Override at runtime with the ASSETS_REVISION env var. repo: ChilleD/WebHarbor -revision: 0126c722e74be5fb26b82471007feea3b439073d +revision: 597623a2f32898afa12e3bbeda15520f559aa7c7 diff --git a/.gitignore b/.gitignore index e7899232..24ce1529 100644 --- a/.gitignore +++ b/.gitignore @@ -94,4 +94,4 @@ secrets.json # ============================================================ # Agent demo results # ============================================================= -agent_demo/runs/ +agent_demo/runs/ \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/sites/ted/seed_data.py b/sites/ted/seed_data.py index 9df5ee9e..1c944dcb 100644 --- a/sites/ted/seed_data.py +++ b/sites/ted/seed_data.py @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ """Seed data for the TED WebHarbor mirror.""" -TALKS = [{'source_id': '178768', 'title': 'The wildlife sanctuary you can visit from anywhere', 'slug': 'maya-higa-the-wildlife-sanctuary-you-can-visit-from-anywhere', 'speaker': 'Maya Higa', 'event': 'TED2026', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 568, 'duration_minutes': 9, 'published_at': '2026-05-12', 'recorded_on': '2026-04-14', 'views': 150000, 'topics': ['media', 'social change', 'animals', 'nature', 'social media', 'internet', 'conservation', 'wildlife'], 'image': 'images/talk_001_maya-higa-the-wildlife-sanctuary-you-can-visit-f.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/maya_higa_the_wildlife_sanctuary_you_can_visit_from_anywhere', 'description': 'Creator Maya Higa is on a mission to use the internet to build the next generation of conservationists. Her virtual education center, Alveus Sanctuary, is one of the most-watched sanctuaries on Earth, with dozens of rescued animals and cameras livestreaming to a community of millions inspired to help protect the wildlife. Visit with Bean the Hawk, Winnie the Moo and more - and see what the future of conservation looks like.', 'transcript': 'Maya Higa opens by framing the central tension behind The wildlife sanctuary you can visit from anywhere. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED2026. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['curious minds', 'team discussion', 'classroom']}, {'source_id': '178681', 'title': "Waymo's case for a driverless future", 'slug': 'tekedra-mawakana-sal-khan-waymo-s-case-for-a-driverless-future', 'speaker': 'Tekedra Mawakana, Sal Khan', 'event': 'TED2026', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 1154, 'duration_minutes': 19, 'published_at': '2026-05-11', 'recorded_on': '2026-04-15', 'views': 157919, 'topics': ['technology', 'future', 'society', 'driverless cars'], 'image': 'images/talk_002_tekedra-mawakana-sal-khan-waymo-s-case-for-a-dri.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/tekedra_mawakana_sal_khan_waymo_s_case_for_a_driverless_future', 'description': "What if we could solve the problem of fatal car accidents? 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The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.", 'recommended_for': ['solo learning', 'research notes', 'evening watch']}, {'source_id': '177895', 'title': 'Why I love my bad days', 'slug': 'alexi-pappas-why-i-love-my-bad-days', 'speaker': 'Alexi Pappas', 'event': 'TEDNext 2025', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 310, 'duration_minutes': 5, 'published_at': '2026-05-08', 'recorded_on': '2025-11-11', 'views': 6052, 'topics': ['psychology', 'philosophy', 'happiness', 'sports', 'motivation', 'personal growth', 'goals'], 'image': 'images/talk_003_alexi-pappas-why-i-love-my-bad-days.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/alexi_pappas_why_i_love_my_bad_days', 'description': "One month before the Rio Olympics, runner Alexi Pappas couldn't hit her splits in practice. She was begging her watch to change its mind. 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After enlisting the help of four unlikely coaches - and one secret weapon he hasn't told anyone about until now - he walked into the courtroom ready for anything. What he discovered about winning and connecting might just change how you think about performing under pressure.", 'transcript': 'Neal Kumar Katyal opens by framing the central tension behind What really won the trillion-dollar Supreme Court case. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED2026. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['solo learning', 'research notes', 'evening watch']}, {'source_id': '178175', 'title': 'The rising cost of dissent in America', 'slug': 'miles-taylor-the-rising-cost-of-dissent-in-america-may-2026', 'speaker': 'Miles Taylor', 'event': 'TEDxMidAtlantic', 'talk_type': 'TEDx Talk', 'duration_seconds': 1166, 'duration_minutes': 19, 'published_at': '2026-05-04', 'recorded_on': '2025-11-01', 'views': 154789, 'topics': ['politics', 'media', 'social change', 'united states', 'democracy', 'government'], 'image': 'images/talk_005_miles-taylor-the-rising-cost-of-dissent-in-ameri.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/miles_taylor_the_rising_cost_of_dissent_in_america_may_2026', 'description': "Former senior US national security official Miles Taylor shares a personal account that raises a broader civic concern: the growing cost of dissent in American public life. Drawing on his experience inside government and living the consequences of speaking openly, he says that the real threat to US democracy isn't the politicians or hard-liners - it's the two-thirds of Americans who don't speak up. (This talk contains mature language.)", 'transcript': 'Miles Taylor opens by framing the central tension behind The rising cost of dissent in America. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TEDxMidAtlantic. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['curious minds', 'team discussion', 'classroom']}, {'source_id': '178086', 'title': 'Why AI is unlikely to become conscious', 'slug': 'anil-seth-why-ai-is-unlikely-to-become-conscious', 'speaker': 'Anil Seth', 'event': 'TED2026', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 897, 'duration_minutes': 15, 'published_at': '2026-05-01', 'recorded_on': '2026-04-16', 'views': 191682, 'topics': ['technology', 'future', 'brain', 'consciousness', 'ai'], 'image': 'images/talk_006_anil-seth-why-ai-is-unlikely-to-become-conscious.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/anil_seth_why_ai_is_unlikely_to_become_conscious', 'description': 'We see consciousness in AI the same way we see faces in clouds, says neuroscientist Anil Seth. He explores the all-too-human tendency to project inner life onto machines that are brilliant mimics, not sentient beings, and gives a definitive answer to the urgent question: Will AI ever gain consciousness?', 'transcript': 'Anil Seth opens by framing the central tension behind Why AI is unlikely to become conscious. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED2026. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['solo learning', 'research notes', 'evening watch']}, {'source_id': '175757', 'title': 'Reimagining traditional architecture for modern needs', 'slug': 'riyad-joucka-reimagining-traditional-architecture-for-modern-needs', 'speaker': 'Riyad Joucka', 'event': 'TED@BCG', 'talk_type': 'TED Institute Talk', 'duration_seconds': 492, 'duration_minutes': 8, 'published_at': '2026-04-30', 'recorded_on': '2025-10-23', 'views': 153822, 'topics': ['technology', 'design', 'architecture', 'urban planning', 'innovation', '3d printing'], 'image': 'images/talk_007_riyad-joucka-reimagining-traditional-architectur.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/riyad_joucka_reimagining_traditional_architecture_for_modern_needs', 'description': "Architect Riyad Joucka believes your home should be a mirror of who you are. Using 3D printing and ancient architectural wisdom, he's designing efficient, personal homes that respond to context, climate and culture without sacrificing character. He makes the case that we should start designing for people, not the market.", 'transcript': 'Riyad Joucka opens by framing the central tension behind Reimagining traditional architecture for modern needs. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED@BCG. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['curious minds', 'team discussion', 'classroom']}, {'source_id': '176563', 'title': 'How to invite creativity into your life', 'slug': 'rose-b-simpson-debbie-millman-how-to-invite-creativity-into-your-life', 'speaker': 'Rose B. Simpson, Debbie Millman', 'event': 'TEDNext 2025', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 1065, 'duration_minutes': 18, 'published_at': '2026-04-29', 'recorded_on': '2025-11-10', 'views': 170066, 'topics': ['culture', 'nature', 'creativity', 'art', 'storytelling', 'mindfulness'], 'image': 'images/talk_008_rose-b-simpson-debbie-millman-how-to-invite-crea.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/rose_b_simpson_debbie_millman_how_to_invite_creativity_into_your_life', 'description': 'What do you hear when you sit in silence? For artist Rose B. Simpson, that question is the beginning of all art. She comes from a line of ceramic artists stretching back generations and, as part of her multidisciplinary work, she also builds custom lowrider cars. (If that sounds like a contradiction, that\'s kind of the point.) In conversation with "Design Matters" podcast host Debbie Millman, Simpson invites you to find your own aesthetic - not by searching, but by listening.', 'transcript': 'Rose B. Simpson, Debbie Millman opens by framing the central tension behind How to invite creativity into your life. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TEDNext 2025. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['solo learning', 'research notes', 'evening watch']}, {'source_id': '175453', 'title': 'You got what you wanted. Now what?', 'slug': 'debbie-millman-you-got-what-you-wanted-now-what', 'speaker': 'Debbie Millman', 'event': 'TEDNext 2025', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 473, 'duration_minutes': 8, 'published_at': '2026-04-27', 'recorded_on': '2025-11-09', 'views': 190209, 'topics': ['design', 'creativity', 'personal growth'], 'image': 'images/talk_009_debbie-millman-you-got-what-you-wanted-now-what.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/debbie_millman_you_got_what_you_wanted_now_what', 'description': 'Over two decades of interviewing countless creative people, Debbie Millman (host of the iconic "Design Matters" podcast) had a realization: the pride and joy of accomplishing something often evaporates almost instantly. She explains how to stop chasing external validation for your achievements and instead live for the act of creation itself.', 'transcript': 'Debbie Millman opens by framing the central tension behind You got what you wanted. Now what?. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TEDNext 2025. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['curious minds', 'team discussion', 'classroom']}, {'source_id': '177490', 'title': 'What Kosovo can teach the world about freedom', 'slug': 'vjosa-osmani-sadriu-what-kosovo-can-teach-the-world-about-freedom', 'speaker': 'Vjosa Osmani Sadriu', 'event': 'TED2026', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 1047, 'duration_minutes': 17, 'published_at': '2026-04-24', 'recorded_on': '2026-04-14', 'views': 176972, 'topics': ['politics', 'social change', 'leadership', 'democracy', 'government'], 'image': 'images/talk_010_vjosa-osmani-sadriu-what-kosovo-can-teach-the-wo.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/vjosa_osmani_sadriu_what_kosovo_can_teach_the_world_about_freedom', 'description': '"Truth is the real oxygen for democracy," says Vjosa Osmani Sadriu, the 6th President of the Republic of Kosovo. As a child of war, she once longed for someone to save her people. Now she\'s been in the rooms where decisions are made - and she\'s never forgotten what brought her there. In conversation with solutions journalist Angus Hervey, she reflects on what it takes to defend democracy in a world where truth itself is under threat. (Recorded on April 14, 2026)', 'transcript': 'Vjosa Osmani Sadriu opens by framing the central tension behind What Kosovo can teach the world about freedom. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED2026. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['solo learning', 'research notes', 'evening watch']}, {'source_id': '177489', 'title': 'Beware the power of prediction', 'slug': 'carissa-veliz-beware-the-power-of-prediction', 'speaker': 'Carissa Veliz', 'event': 'TED2026', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 728, 'duration_minutes': 12, 'published_at': '2026-04-23', 'recorded_on': '2026-04-14', 'views': 267371, 'topics': ['technology', 'future', 'ai', 'ethics'], 'image': 'images/talk_011_carissa-veliz-beware-the-power-of-prediction.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/carissa_veliz_beware_the_power_of_prediction', 'description': "What do the story of Oedipus and your insurance premiums have in common? They are both driven by self-fulfilling prophecies. Philosopher and TED Fellow Carissa Veliz traces the hidden power of prediction, from Roman emperors who banned prophets to the AI algorithms quietly making decisions about your life right now. We tend to associate predictions with knowledge, she says, but they're actually attempts to grab power. So the next time someone tells you a specific outcome is inevitable, remember: they aren't describing the future - they're selling it.", 'transcript': 'Carissa Veliz opens by framing the central tension behind Beware the power of prediction. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED2026. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['curious minds', 'team discussion', 'classroom']}, {'source_id': '177096', 'title': 'The problem with billionaires - and the debut of True Net Worth', 'slug': 'randall-lane-the-problem-with-billionaires-and-the-debut-of-true-net-worth', 'speaker': 'Randall Lane', 'event': 'TED2026', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 499, 'duration_minutes': 8, 'published_at': '2026-04-20', 'recorded_on': '2026-04-16', 'views': 221434, 'topics': ['culture', 'economics', 'philanthropy', 'society', 'money', 'finance'], 'image': 'images/talk_012_randall-lane-the-problem-with-billionaires-and-t.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/randall_lane_the_problem_with_billionaires_and_the_debut_of_true_net_worth', 'description': "As chief content officer of Forbes, Randall Lane oversees the magazine's signature list of billionaires, tracking the richest people on Earth. But he has noticed that this prompts the ultra-wealthy to stockpile their money instead of spending it on the public good. He debuts a new ranking - True Net Worth - that applauds billionaires for their philanthropy and rewards generosity. Guess who's in the top five?", 'transcript': 'Randall Lane opens by framing the central tension behind The problem with billionaires - and the debut of True Net Worth. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED2026. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['solo learning', 'research notes', 'evening watch']}, {'source_id': '175050', 'title': 'A cheat sheet for accelerating clean energy', 'slug': 'kimiko-hirata-a-cheat-sheet-for-accelerating-clean-energy', 'speaker': 'Kimiko Hirata', 'event': 'TED Countdown Summit 2025', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 586, 'duration_minutes': 10, 'published_at': '2026-04-20', 'recorded_on': '2025-06-18', 'views': 191819, 'topics': ['climate change', 'policy', 'countdown', 'renewable energy', 'fossil fuels'], 'image': 'images/talk_013_kimiko-hirata-a-cheat-sheet-for-accelerating-cle.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/kimiko_hirata_a_cheat_sheet_for_accelerating_clean_energy', 'description': 'After the Fukushima disaster shut down Japan\'s nuclear reactors, the coal industry rushed in to fill the energy gap. As climate advocate Kimiko Hirata watched dozens of new coal plant proposals quietly surface across the country - each one locking in decades of future emissions - she resolved to make them impossible to ignore. She shares how a small, scrappy civil society movement took on a fossil-fuel-dependent economy and got people to say "yes" to a renewable future.', 'transcript': 'Kimiko Hirata opens by framing the central tension behind A cheat sheet for accelerating clean energy. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED Countdown Summit 2025. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['curious minds', 'team discussion', 'classroom']}, {'source_id': '176964', 'title': 'How I created OpenClaw, the breakthrough AI agent', 'slug': 'peter-steinberger-how-i-created-openclaw-the-breakthrough-ai-agent', 'speaker': 'Peter Steinberger', 'event': 'TED2026', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 1055, 'duration_minutes': 18, 'published_at': '2026-04-17', 'recorded_on': '2026-04-16', 'views': 551544, 'topics': ['technology', 'computers', 'ai', 'internet', 'machine learning', 'artificial intelligence'], 'image': 'images/talk_014_peter-steinberger-how-i-created-openclaw-the-bre.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/peter_steinberger_how_i_created_openclaw_the_breakthrough_ai_agent', 'description': 'OpenClaw creator Peter Steinberger takes us back to the transformative moment he let his AI agent loose on the internet, igniting one of the world\'s fastest-growing open-source projects. 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The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['solo learning', 'research notes', 'evening watch']}, {'source_id': '176887', 'title': 'A plan to stop AI from automating our decline', 'slug': 'gina-raimondo-a-plan-to-stop-ai-from-automating-our-decline', 'speaker': 'Gina Raimondo', 'event': 'TED2026', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 951, 'duration_minutes': 16, 'published_at': '2026-04-16', 'recorded_on': '2026-04-14', 'views': 229795, 'topics': ['politics', 'technology', 'business', 'social change', 'work', 'ai'], 'image': 'images/talk_015_gina-raimondo-a-plan-to-stop-ai-from-automating-.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/gina_raimondo_a_plan_to_stop_ai_from_automating_our_decline', 'description': 'The United States is on track to win the AI race - and hollow itself out in the process, says Gina Raimondo, former Governor of Rhode Island and US Secretary of Commerce. In this unflinching look at the threat of AI-induced economic disruption and social unrest, she offers a concrete blueprint to prepare workers for what\'s coming next. "AI is a 100-year technology and needs a 100-year response," she says. Is America up to the challenge?', 'transcript': 'Gina Raimondo opens by framing the central tension behind A plan to stop AI from automating our decline. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED2026. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['curious minds', 'team discussion', 'classroom']}, {'source_id': '175041', 'title': 'East African sound meets cosmic trap', 'slug': 'akoth-jumadi-and-mr-lu-east-african-sound-meets-cosmic-trap', 'speaker': 'Akoth Jumadi and Mr. Lu', 'event': 'TED Countdown Summit 2025', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 483, 'duration_minutes': 8, 'published_at': '2026-04-15', 'recorded_on': '2025-06-18', 'views': 2781, 'topics': ['music', 'performance', 'africa', 'art', 'sound'], 'image': 'images/talk_016_akoth-jumadi-and-mr-lu-east-african-sound-meets-.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/akoth_jumadi_and_mr_lu_east_african_sound_meets_cosmic_trap', 'description': 'Kenyan music duo Akoth Jumadi and MR. LU* fuse tribal roots with cosmic trap and celestial R&B, creating a hypnotic sound where ancient rhythms meet the future.', 'transcript': 'Akoth Jumadi and Mr. Lu opens by framing the central tension behind East African sound meets cosmic trap. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED Countdown Summit 2025. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['solo learning', 'research notes', 'evening watch']}, {'source_id': '176566', 'title': 'What I got wrong about changing the world', 'slug': 'malala-yousafzai-what-i-got-wrong-about-changing-the-world', 'speaker': 'Malala Yousafzai', 'event': 'TED2026', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 703, 'duration_minutes': 12, 'published_at': '2026-04-14', 'recorded_on': '2026-04-14', 'views': 349363, 'topics': ['education', 'social change', 'activism', 'middle east', 'human rights'], 'image': 'images/talk_017_malala-yousafzai-what-i-got-wrong-about-changing.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/malala_yousafzai_what_i_got_wrong_about_changing_the_world', 'description': "Malala Yousafzai has spent her life advocating for girls' education - surviving an assassination attempt at 15, meeting with world leaders and then watching hard-won progress collapse when Afghanistan fell to the Taliban in 2021. That moment of despair forced her to completely rethink what it means to create change, and what she discovered replaced her shattered optimism with something more powerful and more honest. Hear how to keep fighting for the future you want, even when hope feels lost.", 'transcript': 'Malala Yousafzai opens by framing the central tension behind What I got wrong about changing the world. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED2026. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['curious minds', 'team discussion', 'classroom']}, {'source_id': '174201', 'title': 'Amman, Jordan', 'slug': 'ted-idea-search-amman-jordan', 'speaker': 'TED Idea Search', 'event': 'TED Originals', 'talk_type': 'Original Content', 'duration_seconds': 2610, 'duration_minutes': 44, 'published_at': '2026-04-09', 'recorded_on': '2026-04-09', 'views': 23418, 'topics': ['social change'], 'image': 'images/talk_018_ted-idea-search-amman-jordan.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/ted_idea_search_amman_jordan', 'description': "The TED Idea Search wraps up in Amman, Jordan, in a 2,000-year-old Roman amphitheater and in front of a crowd of 4,000. What unfolds inside those stone walls is something the series hasn't quite seen before: speakers shaped by the weight of living in a region the world tends to define for itself. From a mountaineer who turned grief into motivation to a therapist rewriting the Arab world's language around mental health, the final city makes the strongest case yet that the best ideas can come from anywhere.", 'transcript': 'TED Idea Search opens by framing the central tension behind Amman, Jordan. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED Originals. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['solo learning', 'research notes', 'evening watch']}, {'source_id': '175828', 'title': 'A musical journey through Turkana', 'slug': 'turkana-sessions-a-musical-journey-through-turkana', 'speaker': 'Turkana Sessions', 'event': 'TED Countdown Summit 2025', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 401, 'duration_minutes': 7, 'published_at': '2026-04-09', 'recorded_on': '2025-06-16', 'views': 4223, 'topics': ['music', 'performance', 'africa'], 'image': 'images/talk_019_turkana-sessions-a-musical-journey-through-turka.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/turkana_sessions_a_musical_journey_through_turkana', 'description': 'The genre-defying band Turkana Sessions takes us on a musical tour through the soundscape of northwest Kenya, with Elizabeth Korkel singing and Eddie Grey shredding on guitar.', 'transcript': 'Turkana Sessions opens by framing the central tension behind A musical journey through Turkana. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED Countdown Summit 2025. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['curious minds', 'team discussion', 'classroom']}, {'source_id': '175296', 'title': "A whale's-eye-view of the ocean", 'slug': 'eric-stackpole-a-whale-s-eye-view-of-the-ocean', 'speaker': 'Eric Stackpole', 'event': 'TEDNext 2025', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 311, 'duration_minutes': 5, 'published_at': '2026-04-08', 'recorded_on': '2025-11-11', 'views': 193174, 'topics': ['science', 'technology', 'animals', 'exploration', 'ocean'], 'image': 'images/talk_020_eric-stackpole-a-whale-s-eye-view-of-the-ocean.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/eric_stackpole_a_whale_s_eye_view_of_the_ocean', 'description': "A hand-built camera with suction cups captured something no one had ever seen: two sperm whales communicating and swimming together in the deep ocean. Engineer Eric Stackpole shares the story of how a scrappy, DIY tool revealed this intimate glimpse into the lives of these giants - and makes the case that the only limit to what we can discover is what we're curious enough to explore.", 'transcript': "Eric Stackpole opens by framing the central tension behind A whale's-eye-view of the ocean. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TEDNext 2025. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.", 'recommended_for': ['solo learning', 'research notes', 'evening watch']}, {'source_id': '175934', 'title': 'The art and science of wine tasting', 'slug': 'qian-janice-wang-the-art-and-science-of-wine-tasting', 'speaker': 'Qian Janice Wang', 'event': 'TEDxNoVA', 'talk_type': 'TEDx Talk', 'duration_seconds': 919, 'duration_minutes': 15, 'published_at': '2026-04-07', 'recorded_on': '2025-10-10', 'views': 181481, 'topics': ['science', 'food', 'brain'], 'image': 'images/talk_021_qian-janice-wang-the-art-and-science-of-wine-tas.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/qian_janice_wang_the_art_and_science_of_wine_tasting', 'description': "No two people taste wine the same way, and science is starting to show us why. Sensory scientist Qian Janice Wang explores why experts and beginners experience complexity so differently - revealing that what makes a wine great may have less to do with what's in the glass and more to do with what's happening in your brain.", 'transcript': 'Qian Janice Wang opens by framing the central tension behind The art and science of wine tasting. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TEDxNoVA. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['curious minds', 'team discussion', 'classroom']}, {'source_id': '171659', 'title': 'The accidental brilliance of makeshift signs', 'slug': 'kate-canales-the-accidental-brilliance-of-makeshift-signs', 'speaker': 'Kate Canales', 'event': 'TEDNext 2025', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 466, 'duration_minutes': 8, 'published_at': '2026-04-06', 'recorded_on': '2025-11-11', 'views': 203431, 'topics': ['culture', 'technology', 'design', 'creativity', 'art', 'humor', 'society'], 'image': 'images/talk_022_kate-canales-the-accidental-brilliance-of-makesh.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/kate_canales_the_accidental_brilliance_of_makeshift_signs', 'description': "What happens when the design of everyday things misses the mark? People fill in the blanks. Designer Kate Canales has spent more than 20 years photographing the handmade, improvised signs that appear when the original falls short. From perplexing bathroom directions to our struggles with doors and point-of-sale machines, her photos capture something technology can't replace: our instinct to look out for each other and leave a few instructions behind. She also compares handmade fixes with architecture renderings and 3D printing prototypes, making it a design-adjacent near miss rather than a home-building case study.", 'transcript': 'Kate Canales opens by framing the central tension behind The accidental brilliance of makeshift signs. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TEDNext 2025. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['solo learning', 'research notes', 'evening watch']}, {'source_id': '175830', 'title': "The nurse who can smell Parkinson's", 'slug': 'joy-milne-the-nurse-who-can-smell-parkinson-s', 'speaker': 'Joy Milne', 'event': 'TEDxManchester', 'talk_type': 'TEDx Talk', 'duration_seconds': 1077, 'duration_minutes': 18, 'published_at': '2026-04-03', 'recorded_on': '2023-03-04', 'views': 203929, 'topics': ['science', 'innovation', 'disease', 'health', 'health care', 'biology', 'medicine'], 'image': 'images/talk_023_joy-milne-the-nurse-who-can-smell-parkinson-s.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/joy_milne_the_nurse_who_can_smell_parkinson_s', 'description': "What does Parkinson's smell like? Ask nurse Joy Milne. Born with a hypersensitive nose, she spent a lifetime learning to recognize diseases through their scents. When she smelled Parkinson's on her husband years before his diagnosis, she decided to put her gift to the test. Today, her extraordinary nose has been translated into a non-invasive test - helping researchers diagnose what was right under their noses all along. Her story also explains why careful scent training, familiar from wine tasting, can sharpen medical observation.", 'transcript': "Joy Milne opens by framing the central tension behind The nurse who can smell Parkinson's. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TEDxManchester. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.", 'recommended_for': ['curious minds', 'team discussion', 'classroom']}, {'source_id': '174199', 'title': 'Buenos Aires, Argentina', 'slug': 'ted-idea-search-buenos-aires-argentina', 'speaker': 'TED Idea Search', 'event': 'TED Originals', 'talk_type': 'Original Content', 'duration_seconds': 2561, 'duration_minutes': 43, 'published_at': '2026-04-02', 'recorded_on': '2026-04-02', 'views': 31212, 'topics': ['social change'], 'image': 'images/talk_024_ted-idea-search-buenos-aires-argentina.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/ted_idea_search_buenos_aires_argentina', 'description': 'The TED Idea Search arrives in Buenos Aires, a city with a fierce intellectual tradition, as 10 speakers deliver talks in a stunning warehouse that\'s home to the city\'s iconic opera sets, competing for a chance to speak on the TED main stage. Watch as a Gen Z voice reframes "brain rot" as a secret diplomatic tool and a surgeon explores the future of robotic medicine, reminding us why the human touch still matters - and much more. Choosing just one to represent Buenos Aires to the world turns out to be one of the hardest decisions yet.', 'transcript': 'TED Idea Search opens by framing the central tension behind Buenos Aires, Argentina. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED Originals. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['solo learning', 'research notes', 'evening watch']}, {'source_id': '175297', 'title': "I let DaddyGPT parent my kids. Here's what I learned", 'slug': 'stephen-remedios-i-let-daddygpt-parent-my-kids-here-s-what-i-learned', 'speaker': 'Stephen Remedios', 'event': 'TED@BCG', 'talk_type': 'TED Institute Talk', 'duration_seconds': 671, 'duration_minutes': 11, 'published_at': '2026-04-02', 'recorded_on': '2025-10-23', 'views': 201276, 'topics': ['technology', 'parenting', 'ai', 'kids'], 'image': 'images/talk_025_stephen-remedios-i-let-daddygpt-parent-my-kids-h.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/stephen_remedios_i_let_daddygpt_parent_my_kids_here_s_what_i_learned', 'description': "As the world races toward digital perfection, tech humanist Stephen Remedios tried to optimize the messiest and most imperfect of all human work: parenting. He shares the story of DaddyGPT, a digital version of himself built to help raise his kids - until they began to prefer it over him. What unfolds is a personal look at the limits of AI, and a reminder that what matters most isn't getting it right every time but showing up with the authentic imperfection only humans have.", 'transcript': "Stephen Remedios opens by framing the central tension behind I let DaddyGPT parent my kids. Here's what I learned. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED@BCG. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.", 'recommended_for': ['curious minds', 'team discussion', 'classroom']}, {'source_id': '175452', 'title': 'A brilliant blend of ballet, hip-hop and African dance', 'slug': 'ghetto-classics-dance-a-brilliant-blend-of-ballet-hip-hop-and-african-dance', 'speaker': 'Ghetto Classics Dance', 'event': 'TED Countdown Summit 2025', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 434, 'duration_minutes': 7, 'published_at': '2026-04-01', 'recorded_on': '2025-06-17', 'views': 3772, 'topics': ['performance', 'africa', 'art', 'dance', 'countdown'], 'image': 'images/talk_026_ghetto-classics-dance-a-brilliant-blend-of-balle.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/ghetto_classics_dance_a_brilliant_blend_of_ballet_hip_hop_and_african_dance', 'description': "Watch the performers of Ghetto Classics Dance light up the stage with a breathtaking fusion of traditional African dance, classical ballet and modern hip-hop. Founded in Korogocho, one of Nairobi's most under-resourced neighborhoods, this community-driven program empowers dancers through intensive training and mentorship.", 'transcript': 'Ghetto Classics Dance opens by framing the central tension behind A brilliant blend of ballet, hip-hop and African dance. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED Countdown Summit 2025. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['solo learning', 'research notes', 'evening watch']}, {'source_id': '175374', 'title': '5 practical ways to take control of your life', 'slug': 'jim-vandehei-5-practical-ways-to-take-control-of-your-life', 'speaker': 'Jim VandeHei', 'event': 'TEDNext 2025', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 654, 'duration_minutes': 11, 'published_at': '2026-03-31', 'recorded_on': '2025-11-11', 'views': 243174, 'topics': ['leadership', 'success', 'motivation', 'personal growth', 'goals'], 'image': 'images/talk_027_jim-vandehei-5-practical-ways-to-take-control-of.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/jim_vandehei_5_practical_ways_to_take_control_of_your_life', 'description': 'You can\'t control the world - but you can control you. That\'s the mantra that took Axios CEO Jim VandeHei, a once "unremarkably unremarkable 20-year-old," all the way to launching companies and interviewing presidents. He breaks down a career\'s worth of observations into five deceptively simple things you can control, and explores why mastering them can change the trajectory of your life.', 'transcript': 'Jim VandeHei opens by framing the central tension behind 5 practical ways to take control of your life. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TEDNext 2025. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['curious minds', 'team discussion', 'classroom']}, {'source_id': '175298', 'title': 'Stress resets, the ultimate mental health hack', 'slug': 'jenny-taitz-stress-resets-the-ultimate-mental-health-hack', 'speaker': 'Jenny Taitz', 'event': 'TEDNext 2025', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 630, 'duration_minutes': 10, 'published_at': '2026-03-30', 'recorded_on': '2025-11-10', 'views': 263345, 'topics': ['science', 'psychology', 'relationships', 'personal growth', 'mental health', 'emotions'], 'image': 'images/talk_028_jenny-taitz-stress-resets-the-ultimate-mental-he.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/jenny_taitz_stress_resets_the_ultimate_mental_health_hack', 'description': 'Stress is contagious - but so is calm. Psychologist Jenny Taitz explains why one stressful moment tends to snowball into the next, and shares small, immediate resets you can practice anywhere to break the spiral before it starts.', 'transcript': 'Jenny Taitz opens by framing the central tension behind Stress resets, the ultimate mental health hack. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TEDNext 2025. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['solo learning', 'research notes', 'evening watch']}, {'source_id': '174198', 'title': 'Chicago, USA', 'slug': 'ted-idea-search-chicago-usa', 'speaker': 'TED Idea Search', 'event': 'TED Originals', 'talk_type': 'Original Content', 'duration_seconds': 2769, 'duration_minutes': 46, 'published_at': '2026-03-27', 'recorded_on': '2026-03-27', 'views': 28577, 'topics': ['social change'], 'image': 'images/talk_029_ted-idea-search-chicago-usa.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/ted_idea_search_chicago_usa', 'description': 'In the Windy City, 10 Chicagoans step onto the iconic red circle, each with six minutes to prove they have an idea that could change everything. Among them: a chemist who believes we can deploy precision medicine to save endangered species, a journalist creating tools to navigate difficult conversations and a runner challenging the narrative of a divided city by exploring every one of its streets. The stakes are personal, the competition is fierce - and one speaker will earn the chance to take their idea to the main stage at TED in Vancouver.', 'transcript': 'TED Idea Search opens by framing the central tension behind Chicago, USA. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED Originals. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['curious minds', 'team discussion', 'classroom']}, {'source_id': '175334', 'title': 'Why the world is still not built for women', 'slug': 'virginia-santy-why-the-world-is-still-not-built-for-women', 'speaker': 'Virginia Santy', 'event': 'TEDxMileHigh', 'talk_type': 'TEDx Talk', 'duration_seconds': 804, 'duration_minutes': 13, 'published_at': '2026-03-26', 'recorded_on': '2022-11-12', 'views': 214046, 'topics': ['design', 'cities', 'urban planning', 'social change', 'women', 'tedx', 'feminism'], 'image': 'images/talk_030_virginia-santy-why-the-world-is-still-not-built-.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/virginia_santy_why_the_world_is_still_not_built_for_women', 'description': 'Design consultant Virginia Santy set out to create an office space built specifically for women, flipping the script on the subtle (and not-so-subtle) ways that workplaces and cities still fail them. The results were striking: greater productivity, deeper collaboration and an environment where women felt genuinely valued, leading her to ask a simple question: What would the world look like if we designed with women in mind?', 'transcript': 'Virginia Santy opens by framing the central tension behind Why the world is still not built for women. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TEDxMileHigh. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['solo learning', 'research notes', 'evening watch']}, {'source_id': '174197', 'title': 'Singapore', 'slug': 'ted-idea-search-singapore', 'speaker': 'TED Idea Search', 'event': 'TED Originals', 'talk_type': 'Original Content', 'duration_seconds': 0, 'duration_minutes': 1, 'published_at': '2026-03-25', 'recorded_on': '2026-03-25', 'views': 23267, 'topics': ['social change'], 'image': 'images/talk_031_ted-idea-search-singapore.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/ted_idea_search_singapore', 'description': "The TED Idea Search touches down in Singapore, where eight speakers compete for an extraordinary prize. From a diver-turned-ocean-restorer reviving dead coral reefs to a scientist growing sustainable building materials out of fungus and a government insider reimagining public institutions, the ideas are as diverse as the Lion City itself. As TED's coaches push each speaker to transform their thinking into a powerful narrative, nerves rise, breakthroughs emerge and one speaker earns the opportunity to share their idea on the global stage.", 'transcript': 'TED Idea Search opens by framing the central tension behind Singapore. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED Originals. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['curious minds', 'team discussion', 'classroom']}, {'source_id': '174672', 'title': 'My bank called in the middle of my TED Talk', 'slug': 'mike-albo-my-bank-called-in-the-middle-of-my-ted-talk', 'speaker': 'Mike Albo', 'event': 'TEDNext 2025', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 344, 'duration_minutes': 6, 'published_at': '2026-03-25', 'recorded_on': '2025-11-10', 'views': 197679, 'topics': ['culture', 'technology', 'entertainment', 'consumerism', 'comedy', 'data'], 'image': 'images/talk_032_mike-albo-my-bank-called-in-the-middle-of-my-ted.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/mike_albo_my_bank_called_in_the_middle_of_my_ted_talk', 'description': 'In this TED Talk gone wrong, comedian Mike Albo receives an unexpected call from his bank. The result: a hilariously uncomfortable tour of his purchase history, and a reminder that in the digital age, our data knows us a little too well.', 'transcript': 'Mike Albo opens by framing the central tension behind My bank called in the middle of my TED Talk. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TEDNext 2025. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['solo learning', 'research notes', 'evening watch']}, {'source_id': '174466', 'title': '3 ways to create a truly original design', 'slug': 'lope-gutierrez-ruiz-3-ways-to-create-a-truly-original-design', 'speaker': 'Lope Gutierrez-Ruiz', 'event': 'TEDNext 2025', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 355, 'duration_minutes': 6, 'published_at': '2026-03-24', 'recorded_on': '2025-11-10', 'views': 217982, 'topics': ['culture', 'design', 'media', 'collaboration', 'creativity', 'art', 'ted fellows', 'animation'], 'image': 'images/talk_033_lope-gutierrez-ruiz-3-ways-to-create-a-truly-ori.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/lope_gutierrez_ruiz_3_ways_to_create_a_truly_original_design', 'description': "In a world where design trends are quietly converging - same color palettes, same typography, same illustration styles - how do you make work that actually looks different? Designer and TED Fellow Lope Gutierrez-Ruiz distills his answer into three sharp, counterintuitive ideas, ticking through his studio's own funky creations to show how you can make things that stand out.", 'transcript': 'Lope Gutierrez-Ruiz opens by framing the central tension behind 3 ways to create a truly original design. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TEDNext 2025. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['curious minds', 'team discussion', 'classroom']}, {'source_id': '174464', 'title': '3 things I wish I knew when I was broke', 'slug': 'vivian-tu-3-things-i-wish-i-knew-when-i-was-broke', 'speaker': 'Vivian Tu', 'event': 'TEDNext 2025', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 560, 'duration_minutes': 9, 'published_at': '2026-03-23', 'recorded_on': '2025-11-10', 'views': 300368, 'topics': ['business', 'personal growth', 'women in business', 'money', 'finance'], 'image': 'images/talk_034_vivian-tu-3-things-i-wish-i-knew-when-i-was-brok.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/vivian_tu_3_things_i_wish_i_knew_when_i_was_broke', 'description': "Finance doesn't have to feel like a foreign language. Wall Street trader-turned-financial educator Vivian Tu helps millions of people make sense of money, breaking down complex concepts into everyday terms you can understand. She shares how she broke free from the stress of living paycheck to paycheck - and explores how we can shift power structures to give everyone a real shot at building wealth.", 'transcript': 'Vivian Tu opens by framing the central tension behind 3 things I wish I knew when I was broke. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TEDNext 2025. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['solo learning', 'research notes', 'evening watch']}, {'source_id': '174728', 'title': 'Joy will find you - if you let it', 'slug': 'david-larbi-joy-will-find-you-if-you-let-it', 'speaker': 'David Larbi', 'event': 'TEDNext 2025', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 305, 'duration_minutes': 5, 'published_at': '2026-03-20', 'recorded_on': '2025-11-10', 'views': 243270, 'topics': ['performance', 'creativity', 'poetry', 'happiness', 'personal growth'], 'image': 'images/talk_035_david-larbi-joy-will-find-you-if-you-let-it.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/david_larbi_joy_will_find_you_if_you_let_it', 'description': 'Author David Larbi recites a poem about the journey toward joy, reminding us of all the ways it can be found: having a conversation with a stranger, tasting the perfect bite of food or enjoying a good stretch. Joy is all around us - you just need to know where to look.', 'transcript': 'David Larbi opens by framing the central tension behind Joy will find you - if you let it. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TEDNext 2025. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['curious minds', 'team discussion', 'classroom']}, {'source_id': '174196', 'title': 'London, UK', 'slug': 'ted-idea-search-london-uk', 'speaker': 'TED Idea Search', 'event': 'TED Originals', 'talk_type': 'Original Content', 'duration_seconds': 2786, 'duration_minutes': 46, 'published_at': '2026-03-19', 'recorded_on': '2026-03-19', 'views': 38468, 'topics': ['social change'], 'image': 'images/talk_036_ted-idea-search-london-uk.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/ted_idea_search_london_uk', 'description': "In London, the TED Idea Search brings together 10 voices from one of the world's most influential cultural capitals to compete for the opportunity to speak on the main stage at TED. From a civil engineer revealing the invisible infrastructure shaping our cities to a classical singer uncovering the erased history of women in music, the ideas on offer are both deeply personal and global in scope. When the lights come up, London doesn't hold back - and one speaker delivers a talk no one in that room will soon forget.", 'transcript': 'TED Idea Search opens by framing the central tension behind London, UK. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED Originals. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['solo learning', 'research notes', 'evening watch']}, {'source_id': '173046', 'title': 'How to tune your inner voice', 'slug': 'rhonda-ross-daniel-alexander-jones-how-to-tune-your-inner-voice', 'speaker': 'Rhonda Ross, Daniel Alexander Jones', 'event': 'TEDNext 2025', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 1196, 'duration_minutes': 20, 'published_at': '2026-03-19', 'recorded_on': '2025-11-09', 'views': 226951, 'topics': ['culture', 'music', 'creativity', 'art', 'relationships', 'personal growth', 'society', 'ted fellows', 'emotions'], 'image': 'images/talk_037_rhonda-ross-daniel-alexander-jones-how-to-tune-y.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/rhonda_ross_daniel_alexander_jones_how_to_tune_your_inner_voice', 'description': 'To calm the storm inside your mind, you must first understand it. Singer and actress Rhonda Ross shares her theory of "emotional sovereignty" - the idea that your feelings aren\'t shaped just by your circumstances, but by the thoughts running on loop in your head. In conversation with scholar and TED Fellow Daniel Alexander Jones, Ross introduces the unexpected, music-rooted practice for taking control of your narrative.', 'transcript': 'Rhonda Ross, Daniel Alexander Jones opens by framing the central tension behind How to tune your inner voice. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TEDNext 2025. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['curious minds', 'team discussion', 'classroom']}, {'source_id': '174671', 'title': 'The 6 eras of NBA fashion - from restrained to radical', 'slug': 'mitchell-s-jackson-the-6-eras-of-nba-fashion-from-restrained-to-radical', 'speaker': 'Mitchell S. Jackson', 'event': 'TEDNext 2025', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 564, 'duration_minutes': 9, 'published_at': '2026-03-19', 'recorded_on': '2025-11-11', 'views': 183882, 'topics': ['culture', 'history', 'sports', 'fashion', 'ted fellows', 'protest'], 'image': 'images/talk_038_mitchell-s-jackson-the-6-eras-of-nba-fashion-fro.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/mitchell_s_jackson_the_6_eras_of_nba_fashion_from_restrained_to_radical', 'description': 'What are you wearing, and why? This is the question that writer and TED Fellow Mitchell S. Jackson asks as he unpacks the six eras of NBA style. Tracing an arc from Bill Russell to Lebron James and beyond, he explores how players use fashion on and off the court to challenge the limits placed upon them - revealing a deeper story about culture, identity and power.', 'transcript': 'Mitchell S. Jackson opens by framing the central tension behind The 6 eras of NBA fashion - from restrained to radical. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TEDNext 2025. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['solo learning', 'research notes', 'evening watch']}, {'source_id': '174584', 'title': 'I taught rats to drive. They taught me to enjoy the ride', 'slug': 'kelly-lambert-i-taught-rats-to-drive-they-taught-me-to-enjoy-the-ride', 'speaker': 'Kelly Lambert', 'event': 'TEDxRVA Youth', 'talk_type': 'TEDx Talk', 'duration_seconds': 840, 'duration_minutes': 14, 'published_at': '2026-03-18', 'recorded_on': '2025-11-09', 'views': 217160, 'topics': ['science', 'animals', 'happiness', 'brain', 'neuroscience', 'tedx', 'emotions'], 'image': 'images/talk_039_kelly-lambert-i-taught-rats-to-drive-they-taught.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/kelly_lambert_i_taught_rats_to_drive_they_taught_me_to_enjoy_the_ride', 'description': 'What can happy rats teach us about human joy? Behavioral neuroscientist Kelly Lambert describes how her team trained rats to drive tiny cars to earn treats - and noticed something surprising about how effort and anticipation affect the brain. The experiment opens new questions about how reward, agency and "behaviorceuticals" might help build resilience and support mental health.', 'transcript': 'Kelly Lambert opens by framing the central tension behind I taught rats to drive. They taught me to enjoy the ride. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TEDxRVA Youth. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['curious minds', 'team discussion', 'classroom']}, {'source_id': '174670', 'title': 'Is luck random - or can you cultivate it?', 'slug': 'christian-busch-is-luck-random-or-can-you-cultivate-it', 'speaker': 'Christian Busch', 'event': 'TED@BCG', 'talk_type': 'TED Institute Talk', 'duration_seconds': 768, 'duration_minutes': 13, 'published_at': '2026-03-17', 'recorded_on': '2025-10-23', 'views': 833338, 'topics': ['science', 'future', 'personal growth', 'decision-making'], 'image': 'images/talk_040_christian-busch-is-luck-random-or-can-you-cultiv.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/christian_busch_is_luck_random_or_can_you_cultivate_it', 'description': 'When the 2025 Los Angeles wildfires destroyed his home and neighborhood, scientist Christian Busch encountered the opposite of serendipity: "zemblanity," or bad luck by design. Drawing on more than a decade of scientific research, he explores how people can navigate unpredictability by adopting a serendipity mindset that transforms setbacks into unexpected new beginnings. He asks: What if good luck isn\'t random but can actually be cultivated?', 'transcript': 'Christian Busch opens by framing the central tension behind Is luck random - or can you cultivate it?. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED@BCG. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['solo learning', 'research notes', 'evening watch']}, {'source_id': '174283', 'title': 'How to make transportation quieter, cleaner and cheaper', 'slug': 'doreen-orishaba-how-to-make-transportation-quieter-cleaner-and-cheaper', 'speaker': 'Doreen Orishaba', 'event': 'TED Countdown Summit 2025', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 671, 'duration_minutes': 11, 'published_at': '2026-03-16', 'recorded_on': '2025-06-18', 'views': 214856, 'topics': ['climate change', 'transportation', 'africa', 'countdown'], 'image': 'images/talk_041_doreen-orishaba-how-to-make-transportation-quiet.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/doreen_orishaba_how_to_make_transportation_quieter_cleaner_and_cheaper', 'description': 'When Doreen Orishaba helped build Africa\'s first electric car in 2011, skeptics dismissed it as a "toy for the Western world." Now she\'s running dozens of electric buses across Kenya and Rwanda, moving thousands of passengers to work every day on zero-exhaust vehicles powered by near-silent engines. She breaks down what it actually takes to scale clean transport - and why skipping the gas station pit stop is closer than you may think.', 'transcript': 'Doreen Orishaba opens by framing the central tension behind How to make transportation quieter, cleaner and cheaper. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED Countdown Summit 2025. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['curious minds', 'team discussion', 'classroom']}, {'source_id': '174282', 'title': 'What China can teach the world about scaling clean energy', 'slug': 'yin-yu-what-china-can-teach-the-world-about-scaling-clean-energy', 'speaker': 'Yin Yu', 'event': 'TED Countdown Summit 2025', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 545, 'duration_minutes': 9, 'published_at': '2026-03-13', 'recorded_on': '2025-06-18', 'views': 8098, 'topics': ['climate change', 'sustainability', 'energy', 'china', 'solar energy', 'countdown', 'renewable energy'], 'image': 'images/talk_042_yin-yu-what-china-can-teach-the-world-about-scal.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/yin_yu_what_china_can_teach_the_world_about_scaling_clean_energy', 'description': 'When Yin Yu first visited a major hydropower dam site in China, she expected to see a thriving community. Instead, she found families who\'d lost their land and livelihoods to the rising water. It was a powerful lesson in how "green" megaprojects can harm the people they\'re meant to help. Now, as solar and electric vehicles spread rapidly across Southeast Asia, Yin says the opportunity is enormous - but only if countries don\'t repeat the mistakes of the past.', 'transcript': 'Yin Yu opens by framing the central tension behind What China can teach the world about scaling clean energy. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED Countdown Summit 2025. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['solo learning', 'research notes', 'evening watch']}, {'source_id': '174195', 'title': 'Lagos, Nigeria', 'slug': 'ted-idea-search-lagos-nigeria', 'speaker': 'TED Idea Search', 'event': 'TED Originals', 'talk_type': 'Original Content', 'duration_seconds': 2792, 'duration_minutes': 47, 'published_at': '2026-03-12', 'recorded_on': '2026-03-12', 'views': 20035, 'topics': ['social change'], 'image': 'images/talk_043_ted-idea-search-lagos-nigeria.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/ted_idea_search_lagos_nigeria', 'description': "In the heart of Lagos - a megacity of 20 million people pulsing with energy and big ambitions - nine undiscovered voices compete for a chance to speak on the world's biggest stage for ideas. From a renewable energy advocate who studied by candlelight to an archivist reimagining Africa-centered education, these speakers bring stories with global stakes. But only one will earn the 7,000-mile journey to the TED stage in Vancouver.", 'transcript': 'TED Idea Search opens by framing the central tension behind Lagos, Nigeria. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED Originals. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['curious minds', 'team discussion', 'classroom']}, {'source_id': '137525', 'title': '"May Your Kindness Remain" / "If I Told"', 'slug': 'courtney-marie-andrews-may-your-kindness-remain-if-i-told', 'speaker': 'Courtney Marie Andrews', 'event': 'TEDCountdown@BloombergGreenFestival', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 634, 'duration_minutes': 11, 'published_at': '2026-03-11', 'recorded_on': '2024-07-12', 'views': 8624, 'topics': ['environment', 'music', 'performance'], 'image': 'images/talk_044_courtney-marie-andrews-may-your-kindness-remain-.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/courtney_marie_andrews_may_your_kindness_remain_if_i_told', 'description': 'Singer-songwriter Courtney Marie Andrews performs "If I Told" and "May Your Kindness Remain," songs based on her connection to music, nature and environmental advocacy.', 'transcript': 'Courtney Marie Andrews opens by framing the central tension behind "May Your Kindness Remain" / "If I Told". The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TEDCountdown@BloombergGreenFestival. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['solo learning', 'research notes', 'evening watch']}, {'source_id': '174194', 'title': 'Athens, Greece', 'slug': 'ted-idea-search-athens-greece', 'speaker': 'TED Idea Search', 'event': 'TED Originals', 'talk_type': 'Original Content', 'duration_seconds': 2892, 'duration_minutes': 48, 'published_at': '2026-03-10', 'recorded_on': '2026-03-10', 'views': 38463, 'topics': ['social change'], 'image': 'images/talk_045_ted-idea-search-athens-greece.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/ted_idea_search_athens_greece', 'description': "The next stop on the TED Idea Search is Athens, birthplace of democracy and the world's oldest debating tradition. Nine speakers - from a fashion manufacturer taking on modern slavery to a microbiologist tackling the science of bad breath - go head-to-head for a shot to speak on the TED stage in Vancouver. Rehearsals are rocky, nerves are real and the stakes couldn't be higher - and only one speaker gets to move on and represent Athens to the world.", 'transcript': 'TED Idea Search opens by framing the central tension behind Athens, Greece. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED Originals. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['curious minds', 'team discussion', 'classroom']}, {'source_id': '173420', 'title': 'What would your "deathbed self" tell you today?', 'slug': 'lauren-deeley-what-would-your-deathbed-self-tell-you-today', 'speaker': 'Lauren Deeley', 'event': 'TEDNext 2025', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 379, 'duration_minutes': 6, 'published_at': '2026-03-10', 'recorded_on': '2025-11-10', 'views': 252860, 'topics': ['future', 'work', 'personal growth', 'self', 'money', 'life'], 'image': 'images/talk_046_lauren-deeley-what-would-your-deathbed-self-tell.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/lauren_deeley_what_would_your_deathbed_self_tell_you_today', 'description': 'What if the key to making better decisions today is getting to know the person you\'ll become tomorrow? Drawing on psychological research and real-life stories, private wealth advisor Lauren Deeley explores how building a meaningful connection with your "deathbed self" can bring more clarity, joy and intention to the life you\'re building right now.', 'transcript': 'Lauren Deeley opens by framing the central tension behind What would your "deathbed self" tell you today?. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TEDNext 2025. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['solo learning', 'research notes', 'evening watch']}, {'source_id': '174009', 'title': 'Mumbai, India', 'slug': 'ted-idea-search-mumbai-india', 'speaker': 'TED Idea Search', 'event': 'TED Originals', 'talk_type': 'Original Content', 'duration_seconds': 2738, 'duration_minutes': 46, 'published_at': '2026-03-09', 'recorded_on': '2026-03-09', 'views': 22102, 'topics': ['social change'], 'image': 'images/talk_047_ted-idea-search-mumbai-india.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/ted_idea_search_mumbai_india', 'description': "In Mumbai, the TED Idea Search lands in India's bustling financial and creative capital, where 10 speakers are challenged to deliver the talk of their lives and compete for a one-of-a-kind opportunity: a spot on the TED stage in Vancouver. What emerges is a moving portrait of vulnerability and ambition, as ideas about vanishing tribal art, maternal health and India's forgotten fashion history look to shift perspectives on a global scale. Only one can make it through - who will it be?", 'transcript': 'TED Idea Search opens by framing the central tension behind Mumbai, India. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED Originals. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['curious minds', 'team discussion', 'classroom']}, {'source_id': '173439', 'title': 'Why you should keep a list of what makes you laugh', 'slug': 'chris-duffy-why-you-should-keep-a-list-of-what-makes-you-laugh', 'speaker': 'Chris Duffy', 'event': 'TED Talks Daily Book Club', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 3426, 'duration_minutes': 57, 'published_at': '2026-03-09', 'recorded_on': '2026-02-18', 'views': 229371, 'topics': ['culture', 'creativity', 'personal growth', 'comedy', 'humor'], 'image': 'images/talk_048_chris-duffy-why-you-should-keep-a-list-of-what-m.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/chris_duffy_why_you_should_keep_a_list_of_what_makes_you_laugh', 'description': 'The world is weird and hilarious - if you know where to look, says comedian Chris Duffy. In conversation with "TED Talks Daily" host Elise Hu, Duffy breaks down three practical pillars of humor, showing how laughter can help you feel present, creative and connected, even when the world feels overwhelming. (This conversation was part of an exclusive TED Membership event. TED Membership is the best way to support and engage with the big ideas you love from TED. To learn more, visit ted.com/membership.)', 'transcript': 'Chris Duffy opens by framing the central tension behind Why you should keep a list of what makes you laugh. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED Talks Daily Book Club. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['solo learning', 'research notes', 'evening watch']}, {'source_id': '172133', 'title': 'Conservation: a love story', 'slug': 'elsaphan-njora-conservation-a-love-story', 'speaker': 'Elsaphan Njora', 'event': 'TED Countdown Summit 2025', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 520, 'duration_minutes': 9, 'published_at': '2026-03-06', 'recorded_on': '2025-06-17', 'views': 208417, 'topics': ['climate change', 'nature', 'love', 'biodiversity', 'conservation', 'countdown'], 'image': 'images/talk_049_elsaphan-njora-conservation-a-love-story.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/elsaphan_njora_conservation_a_love_story', 'description': "What if the key to saving nature isn't just about science or policy, but love? Love for the land, for the people who depend on it, for the world we leave behind. Artist Elsaphan Njora has journeyed across Kenya witnessing ecosystems vanish, from Indigenous forests to sacred lakes. But he's also seen communities breathing life back into rivers, forests and coasts in creative, unexpected ways - showing that conservation can flourish alongside livelihoods, and that even the most threatened landscapes can be reborn.", 'transcript': 'Elsaphan Njora opens by framing the central tension behind Conservation: a love story. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED Countdown Summit 2025. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['curious minds', 'team discussion', 'classroom']}, {'source_id': '173850', 'title': 'Sydney, Australia', 'slug': 'ted-idea-search-sydney-australia', 'speaker': 'TED Idea Search', 'event': 'TED Originals', 'talk_type': 'Original Content', 'duration_seconds': 2625, 'duration_minutes': 44, 'published_at': '2026-03-04', 'recorded_on': '2026-03-04', 'views': 46087, 'topics': ['society'], 'image': 'images/talk_050_ted-idea-search-sydney-australia.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/ted_idea_search_sydney_australia', 'description': "In the premiere of the TED Idea Search, we travel to Sydney, Australia, where 10 brilliant people take the stage for the shot of a lifetime: a chance to speak at the TED conference in Vancouver. From a wildlife scientist deploying AI to bust illegal trafficking networks to Australia's own human rights commissioner sounding the alarm on brain-reading technology, these speakers bring ideas that could genuinely shift how we live. But only one can win - and the choice comes down to a single, unforgettable talk that leaves the audience (and the judges) blown away.", 'transcript': 'TED Idea Search opens by framing the central tension behind Sydney, Australia. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED Originals. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['solo learning', 'research notes', 'evening watch']}, {'source_id': '173043', 'title': '3 habits to practice curiosity - and escape your phone', 'slug': 'nayeema-raza-3-habits-to-practice-curiosity-and-escape-your-phone', 'speaker': 'Nayeema Raza', 'event': 'TEDNext 2025', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 312, 'duration_minutes': 5, 'published_at': '2026-03-04', 'recorded_on': '2025-11-11', 'views': 554563, 'topics': ['culture', 'technology', 'social change', 'society', 'curiosity'], 'image': 'images/talk_051_nayeema-raza-3-habits-to-practice-curiosity-and-.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/nayeema_raza_3_habits_to_practice_curiosity_and_escape_your_phone', 'description': "We're so entangled with our devices that online has started to feel more real than IRL, says journalist Nayeema Raza. As screens reshape how we connect and relate, she offers three practical habits to reignite curiosity, restore presence and break free from our phones.", 'transcript': 'Nayeema Raza opens by framing the central tension behind 3 habits to practice curiosity - and escape your phone. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TEDNext 2025. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['curious minds', 'team discussion', 'classroom']}, {'source_id': '173440', 'title': '4 relationship traps that lead to burnout', 'slug': 'eric-quintane-4-relationship-traps-that-lead-to-burnout', 'speaker': 'Eric Quintane', 'event': 'TEDxESMTBerlin', 'talk_type': 'TEDx Talk', 'duration_seconds': 991, 'duration_minutes': 17, 'published_at': '2026-03-04', 'recorded_on': '2025-02-01', 'views': 285438, 'topics': ['business', 'psychology', 'relationships', 'communication', 'work', 'personal growth', 'society', 'tedx'], 'image': 'images/talk_052_eric-quintane-4-relationship-traps-that-lead-to-.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/eric_quintane_4_relationship_traps_that_lead_to_burnout', 'description': 'Are your workplace relationships quietly burning you out? Drawing on large-scale research across industries, organizational behavior researcher Eric Quintane reveals four hidden relational traps woven into the fabric of work - and explores how connection shapes resilience, vulnerability and burnout.', 'transcript': 'Eric Quintane opens by framing the central tension behind 4 relationship traps that lead to burnout. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TEDxESMTBerlin. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['solo learning', 'research notes', 'evening watch']}, {'source_id': '173576', 'title': 'Love, intimacy and connection in the age of AI', 'slug': 'bryony-cole-love-intimacy-and-connection-in-the-age-of-ai', 'speaker': 'Bryony Cole', 'event': 'TED Membership', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 2631, 'duration_minutes': 44, 'published_at': '2026-03-03', 'recorded_on': '2026-02-05', 'views': 203689, 'topics': ['technology', 'love', 'relationships', 'ai', 'sex', 'ted membership'], 'image': 'images/talk_053_bryony-cole-love-intimacy-and-connection-in-the-.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/bryony_cole_love_intimacy_and_connection_in_the_age_of_ai', 'description': "Relationships were never meant to be efficient, says sextech expert Bryony Cole, and yet AI companions are increasingly designed to be exactly that. As intimate relationships between humans and AI become more common, Cole challenges us to think more deliberately about how we shape our connections to machines - and with each other. (This conversation, hosted by TED's Whitney Pennington Rodgers, was part of an exclusive TED Membership event. TED Membership is the best way to support and engage with the big ideas you love from TED. To learn more, visit ted.com/membership.)", 'transcript': 'Bryony Cole opens by framing the central tension behind Love, intimacy and connection in the age of AI. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED Membership. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['curious minds', 'team discussion', 'classroom']}, {'source_id': '173044', 'title': 'The sneaky language tricks cults use to influence you', 'slug': 'amanda-montell-the-sneaky-language-tricks-cults-use-to-influence-you', 'speaker': 'Amanda Montell', 'event': 'TEDNext 2025', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 354, 'duration_minutes': 6, 'published_at': '2026-03-02', 'recorded_on': '2025-11-11', 'views': 260199, 'topics': ['culture', 'media', 'relationships', 'communication', 'community', 'language', 'society'], 'image': 'images/talk_054_amanda-montell-the-sneaky-language-tricks-cults-.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/amanda_montell_the_sneaky_language_tricks_cults_use_to_influence_you', 'description': "In the age of social media and wellness trends, the comments section is as good as a cult compound, says linguist and cultural commentator Amanda Montell. Using Taylor Swift's throng of devoted Swifties as her guide, she exposes three sneaky language tactics that cults use to influence us (for better or for worse), revealing why none of us are as cult-proof as we'd like to think.", 'transcript': 'Amanda Montell opens by framing the central tension behind The sneaky language tricks cults use to influence you. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TEDNext 2025. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['solo learning', 'research notes', 'evening watch']}, {'source_id': '173511', 'title': 'The attack on Iran - why now?', 'slug': 'ian-bremmer-the-attack-on-iran-why-now', 'speaker': 'Ian Bremmer', 'event': 'TED Explains the World with Ian Bremmer', 'talk_type': 'Original Content', 'duration_seconds': 2669, 'duration_minutes': 44, 'published_at': '2026-03-01', 'recorded_on': '2026-02-28', 'views': 684021, 'topics': ['global issues', 'politics', 'military', 'war', 'government', 'middle east', 'policy', 'international relations', 'current events'], 'image': 'images/talk_055_ian-bremmer-the-attack-on-iran-why-now.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/ian_bremmer_the_attack_on_iran_why_now', 'description': 'On the morning of February 28, 2026, the US and Israel bombed several parts of Iran, including the Tehran compound of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Geopolitical expert and Eurasia Group founder Ian Bremmer breaks down why US President Donald Trump made the decision to strike, what it means for hopes of "regime change" and the key details you need to know about this perilous moment in global history. (This interview, hosted by TED\'s Helen Walters, was recorded on February 28, 2026.)', 'transcript': 'Ian Bremmer opens by framing the central tension behind The attack on Iran - why now?. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED Explains the World with Ian Bremmer. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['curious minds', 'team discussion', 'classroom']}, {'source_id': '173004', 'title': "What to do when you're told there's nothing left to try", 'slug': 'david-fajgenbaum-and-kiah-williams-what-to-do-when-you-re-told-there-s-nothing-left-to-try', 'speaker': 'David Fajgenbaum and Kiah Williams', 'event': 'TEDNext 2025', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 1720, 'duration_minutes': 29, 'published_at': '2026-02-27', 'recorded_on': '2025-11-10', 'views': 220867, 'topics': ['science', 'technology', 'social change', 'health', 'health care', 'medicine', 'poverty', 'personal growth', 'ai', 'public health', 'medical research', 'the audacious project', 'artificial intelligence'], 'image': 'images/talk_056_david-fajgenbaum-and-kiah-williams-what-to-do-wh.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/david_fajgenbaum_and_kiah_williams_what_to_do_when_you_re_told_there_s_nothing_left_to_try', 'description': "What do you do when the world declares something impossible? When physician-scientist David Fajgenbaum was dying from a rare disease and social entrepreneur Kiah Williams was confronting the realities of economic hardship, they began asking a different question: What can I do today? In this conversation, they discuss how turning hope into action can drive meaningful change - one step at a time. (This conversation is hosted by The Audacious Project's Alexandra Tillmann.)", 'transcript': "David Fajgenbaum and Kiah Williams opens by framing the central tension behind What to do when you're told there's nothing left to try. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TEDNext 2025. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.", 'recommended_for': ['solo learning', 'research notes', 'evening watch']}, {'source_id': '172996', 'title': 'My year living with a robot', 'slug': 'emily-kate-genatowski-my-year-living-with-a-robot', 'speaker': 'Emily Kate Genatowski', 'event': 'TEDAI Vienna 2025', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 830, 'duration_minutes': 14, 'published_at': '2026-02-25', 'recorded_on': '2025-09-26', 'views': 246590, 'topics': ['technology', 'robots', 'ai', 'life'], 'image': 'images/talk_057_emily-kate-genatowski-my-year-living-with-a-robo.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/emily_kate_genatowski_my_year_living_with_a_robot', 'description': "Imagine a robot moving into your home. How would it change your daily life? Historian Emily Kate Genatowski shares five eye-opening lessons from a year living with her AI-powered robot roommate, from the quirky and chaotic to the surprisingly mundane. Her experiences show that the future of robots isn't science fiction - it's practical, messy and already here.", 'transcript': 'Emily Kate Genatowski opens by framing the central tension behind My year living with a robot. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TEDAI Vienna 2025. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['curious minds', 'team discussion', 'classroom']}, {'source_id': '172999', 'title': 'Jermaine Dupri on the art of making a hit | On the Spot', 'slug': 'jermaine-dupri-jermaine-dupri-on-the-art-of-making-a-hit-on-the-spot', 'speaker': 'Jermaine Dupri', 'event': 'TEDNext 2025', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 660, 'duration_minutes': 11, 'published_at': '2026-02-26', 'recorded_on': '2025-11-10', 'views': 211240, 'topics': ['culture', 'entertainment', 'music', 'collaboration', 'creativity', 'art'], 'image': 'images/talk_058_jermaine-dupri-jermaine-dupri-on-the-art-of-maki.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/jermaine_dupri_jermaine_dupri_on_the_art_of_making_a_hit_on_the_spot', 'description': 'Legendary music producer Jermaine Dupri pulls back the curtain on how hit songs really get made in TED\'s rapid-fire Q&A format, "On the Spot." Answering a stream of unexpected questions, he covers what makes a good hook, why he doesn\'t chase "cool," how he helped build Atlanta\'s sound and more.', 'transcript': 'Jermaine Dupri opens by framing the central tension behind Jermaine Dupri on the art of making a hit | On the Spot. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TEDNext 2025. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['solo learning', 'research notes', 'evening watch']}, {'source_id': '171661', 'title': 'The controversial climate tool funding real change', 'slug': 'sandeep-roy-choudhury-the-controversial-climate-tool-funding-real-change', 'speaker': 'Sandeep Roy Choudhury', 'event': 'TED Countdown Summit 2025', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 535, 'duration_minutes': 9, 'published_at': '2026-02-24', 'recorded_on': '2025-06-17', 'views': 221876, 'topics': ['climate change', 'environment', 'sustainability', 'finance', 'countdown'], 'image': 'images/talk_059_sandeep-roy-choudhury-the-controversial-climate-.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/sandeep_roy_choudhury_the_controversial_climate_tool_funding_real_change', 'description': "If a company plants trees to offset its pollution, is that climate progress - or is it greenwashing? Critics of carbon markets say it's the latter. But Sandeep Roy Choudhury, who's spent two decades financing climate projects from rural cookstoves to coastal forests, says the real failure is discouraging companies from even trying. Hear his case for why we shouldn't let perfection block meaningful action on climate change.", 'transcript': 'Sandeep Roy Choudhury opens by framing the central tension behind The controversial climate tool funding real change. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED Countdown Summit 2025. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['curious minds', 'team discussion', 'classroom']}, {'source_id': '172142', 'title': 'A surprisingly effective way to fight misinformation', 'slug': 'dave-jorgenson-a-surprisingly-effective-way-to-fight-misinformation', 'speaker': 'Dave Jorgenson', 'event': 'TEDNext 2025', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 754, 'duration_minutes': 13, 'published_at': '2026-02-23', 'recorded_on': '2025-11-09', 'views': 406598, 'topics': ['culture', 'media', 'humor', 'society', 'internet'], 'image': 'images/talk_060_dave-jorgenson-a-surprisingly-effective-way-to-f.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/dave_jorgenson_a_surprisingly_effective_way_to_fight_misinformation', 'description': "What if the best defense against misinformation isn't panic, but a punchline? Journalist and comedian Dave Jorgenson explores how misinformation has proliferated throughout history - from the age of Plato to the era of viral TikToks. With his own short, absurdist sketches that explain the news, he shows how humor can cut through fear, spark curiosity and explore nuanced truth.", 'transcript': 'Dave Jorgenson opens by framing the central tension behind A surprisingly effective way to fight misinformation. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TEDNext 2025. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['solo learning', 'research notes', 'evening watch']}, {'source_id': '172495', 'title': 'How a viral choreographer makes his moves', 'slug': 'sean-bankhead-how-a-viral-choreographer-makes-his-moves', 'speaker': 'Sean Bankhead', 'event': 'TEDNext 2025', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 399, 'duration_minutes': 7, 'published_at': '2026-02-20', 'recorded_on': '2025-11-09', 'views': 26868, 'topics': ['culture', 'music', 'performance', 'art', 'dance'], 'image': 'images/talk_061_sean-bankhead-how-a-viral-choreographer-makes-hi.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/sean_bankhead_how_a_viral_choreographer_makes_his_moves', 'description': 'In a swaggering performance, choreographer Sean Bankhead and his students perform the viral dance he designed for Victoria Monet\'s hit song "On My Mama." Rooted in Black culture and inspired by generations of iconic artists, Bankhead blends expertise with at least one move everyone can try - showing how choreography doesn\'t just reflect culture, it drives it forward.', 'transcript': 'Sean Bankhead opens by framing the central tension behind How a viral choreographer makes his moves. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TEDNext 2025. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['curious minds', 'team discussion', 'classroom']}, {'source_id': '172774', 'title': "The story you're not hearing about AI data centers", 'slug': 'ay-e-coskun-the-story-you-re-not-hearing-about-ai-data-centers', 'speaker': 'Ayse Coskun', 'event': 'TEDAI San Francisco', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 717, 'duration_minutes': 12, 'published_at': '2026-02-19', 'recorded_on': '2025-10-21', 'views': 302717, 'topics': ['environment', 'sustainability', 'technology', 'energy', 'ai', 'data', 'renewable energy'], 'image': 'images/talk_062_ay-e-coskun-the-story-you-re-not-hearing-about-a.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/ay_e_coskun_the_story_you_re_not_hearing_about_ai_data_centers', 'description': "The race to build smarter AI is crashing into a physical limitation: the power grid simply can't keep up with the energy demands of data centers. Computer scientist Ayse Coskun shows how we could turn this problem on its head, transforming AI facilities into virtual batteries that help stabilize the grid and accelerate clean energy. Learn why the technology causing this crisis might be the only thing smart enough to fix it.", 'transcript': "Ayse Coskun opens by framing the central tension behind The story you're not hearing about AI data centers. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TEDAI San Francisco. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.", 'recommended_for': ['solo learning', 'research notes', 'evening watch']}, {'source_id': '170176', 'title': 'How to be a great listener', 'slug': 'maegan-stephens-nicole-lowenbraun-how-to-be-a-great-listener', 'speaker': 'Maegan Stephens, Nicole Lowenbraun', 'event': 'TED@BCG', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 706, 'duration_minutes': 12, 'published_at': '2026-02-19', 'recorded_on': '2025-10-23', 'views': 357273, 'topics': ['communication', 'leadership', 'work', 'trust', 'goals'], 'image': 'images/talk_063_maegan-stephens-nicole-lowenbraun-how-to-be-a-gr.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/maegan_stephens_nicole_lowenbraun_how_to_be_a_great_listener', 'description': 'Have you ever left a meeting thinking: everyone talked, but nothing was achieved? Chances are that people were listening to each other, just not in the same way. Listening experts Maegan Stephens and Nicole Lowenbraun unpack the four different ways to listen, sharing a practical framework that could change how you respond, build trust and get results - starting with just one simple question.', 'transcript': 'Maegan Stephens, Nicole Lowenbraun opens by framing the central tension behind How to be a great listener. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED@BCG. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['curious minds', 'team discussion', 'classroom']}, {'source_id': '170828', 'title': "What you know that AI doesn't", 'slug': 'priyanka-vergadia-what-you-know-that-ai-doesn-t', 'speaker': 'Priyanka Vergadia', 'event': 'TEDNext 2025', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 559, 'duration_minutes': 9, 'published_at': '2026-02-18', 'recorded_on': '2025-11-10', 'views': 278682, 'topics': ['technology', 'collaboration', 'work', 'ai', 'career'], 'image': 'images/talk_064_priyanka-vergadia-what-you-know-that-ai-doesn-t.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/priyanka_vergadia_what_you_know_that_ai_doesn_t', 'description': "AI is good at seeing patterns, but it's humans who figure out what to do next, says technologist Priyanka Vergadia. She shares three stories of human excellence sparked by AI insights and offers a pathway to identify and cultivate your irreplaceable qualities, turning the AI revolution from a threat into an opportunity.", 'transcript': "Priyanka Vergadia opens by framing the central tension behind What you know that AI doesn't. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TEDNext 2025. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.", 'recommended_for': ['solo learning', 'research notes', 'evening watch']}] +TALKS = [{'source_id': '178768', 'title': 'The wildlife sanctuary you can visit from anywhere', 'slug': 'maya-higa-the-wildlife-sanctuary-you-can-visit-from-anywhere', 'speaker': 'Maya Higa', 'event': 'TED2026', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 568, 'duration_minutes': 9, 'published_at': '2026-05-12', 'recorded_on': '2026-04-14', 'views': 150000, 'topics': ['media', 'social change', 'animals', 'nature', 'social media', 'internet', 'conservation', 'wildlife'], 'image': 'images/talk_001_maya-higa-the-wildlife-sanctuary-you-can-visit-f.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/maya_higa_the_wildlife_sanctuary_you_can_visit_from_anywhere', 'description': 'Creator Maya Higa is on a mission to use the internet to build the next generation of conservationists. Her virtual education center, Alveus Sanctuary, is one of the most-watched sanctuaries on Earth, with dozens of rescued animals and cameras livestreaming to a community of millions inspired to help protect the wildlife. Visit with Bean the Hawk, Winnie the Moo and more - and see what the future of conservation looks like.', 'transcript': 'Maya Higa opens by framing the central tension behind The wildlife sanctuary you can visit from anywhere. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED2026. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['curious minds', 'team discussion', 'classroom']}, {'source_id': '178681', 'title': "Waymo's case for a driverless future", 'slug': 'tekedra-mawakana-sal-khan-waymo-s-case-for-a-driverless-future', 'speaker': 'Tekedra Mawakana, Sal Khan', 'event': 'TED2026', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 1154, 'duration_minutes': 19, 'published_at': '2026-05-11', 'recorded_on': '2026-04-15', 'views': 157919, 'topics': ['technology', 'future', 'society', 'driverless cars'], 'image': 'images/talk_002_tekedra-mawakana-sal-khan-waymo-s-case-for-a-dri.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/tekedra_mawakana_sal_khan_waymo_s_case_for_a_driverless_future', 'description': "What if we could solve the problem of fatal car accidents? Waymo co-CEO Tekedra Mawakana joins TED's Sal Khan to explore why fully autonomous vehicles (where you never have to touch the wheel) could end the dangerous status quo of traffic deaths. She makes the case for why self-driving cars are more than a tech novelty - they're an urgently needed upgrade that could make the world safer for everyone.", 'transcript': "Tekedra Mawakana, Sal Khan opens by framing the central tension behind Waymo's case for a driverless future. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED2026. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.", 'recommended_for': ['solo learning', 'research notes', 'evening watch']}, {'source_id': '177895', 'title': 'Why I love my bad days', 'slug': 'alexi-pappas-why-i-love-my-bad-days', 'speaker': 'Alexi Pappas', 'event': 'TEDNext 2025', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 310, 'duration_minutes': 5, 'published_at': '2026-05-08', 'recorded_on': '2025-11-11', 'views': 6052, 'topics': ['psychology', 'philosophy', 'happiness', 'sports', 'motivation', 'personal growth', 'goals'], 'image': 'images/talk_003_alexi-pappas-why-i-love-my-bad-days.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/alexi_pappas_why_i_love_my_bad_days', 'description': "One month before the Rio Olympics, runner Alexi Pappas couldn't hit her splits in practice. She was begging her watch to change its mind. Then her coach told her to take it off - and shared the best advice she's ever received. That single piece of wisdom led her to break a national record and changed how she chases her goals, carrying her through ultramarathons, a memoir and three films. Bad days aren't a detour, she says - they mean you're right on track.", 'transcript': 'Alexi Pappas opens by framing the central tension behind Why I love my bad days. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TEDNext 2025. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['curious minds', 'team discussion', 'classroom']}, {'source_id': '178367', 'title': 'What really won the trillion-dollar Supreme Court case', 'slug': 'neal-kumar-katyal-what-really-won-the-trillion-dollar-supreme-court-case', 'speaker': 'Neal Kumar Katyal', 'event': 'TED2026', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 1091, 'duration_minutes': 18, 'published_at': '2026-05-07', 'recorded_on': '2026-04-17', 'views': 154312, 'topics': ['culture', 'ai', 'law', 'society', 'policy'], 'image': 'images/talk_004_neal-kumar-katyal-what-really-won-the-trillion-d.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/neal_kumar_katyal_what_really_won_the_trillion_dollar_supreme_court_case', 'description': "In November 2025, Neal Kumar Katyal was asked to do what no US Supreme Court litigator had ever done: convince the justices to strike down a sitting president's signature initiative. After enlisting the help of four unlikely coaches - and one secret weapon he hasn't told anyone about until now - he walked into the courtroom ready for anything. What he discovered about winning and connecting might just change how you think about performing under pressure.", 'transcript': 'Neal Kumar Katyal opens by framing the central tension behind What really won the trillion-dollar Supreme Court case. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED2026. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['solo learning', 'research notes', 'evening watch']}, {'source_id': '178175', 'title': 'The rising cost of dissent in America', 'slug': 'miles-taylor-the-rising-cost-of-dissent-in-america-may-2026', 'speaker': 'Miles Taylor', 'event': 'TEDxMidAtlantic', 'talk_type': 'TEDx Talk', 'duration_seconds': 1166, 'duration_minutes': 19, 'published_at': '2026-05-04', 'recorded_on': '2025-11-01', 'views': 154789, 'topics': ['politics', 'media', 'social change', 'united states', 'democracy', 'government'], 'image': 'images/talk_005_miles-taylor-the-rising-cost-of-dissent-in-ameri.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/miles_taylor_the_rising_cost_of_dissent_in_america_may_2026', 'description': "Former senior US national security official Miles Taylor shares a personal account that raises a broader civic concern: the growing cost of dissent in American public life. Drawing on his experience inside government and living the consequences of speaking openly, he says that the real threat to US democracy isn't the politicians or hard-liners - it's the two-thirds of Americans who don't speak up. (This talk contains mature language.)", 'transcript': 'Miles Taylor opens by framing the central tension behind The rising cost of dissent in America. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TEDxMidAtlantic. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['curious minds', 'team discussion', 'classroom']}, {'source_id': '178086', 'title': 'Why AI is unlikely to become conscious', 'slug': 'anil-seth-why-ai-is-unlikely-to-become-conscious', 'speaker': 'Anil Seth', 'event': 'TED2026', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 897, 'duration_minutes': 15, 'published_at': '2026-05-01', 'recorded_on': '2026-04-16', 'views': 191682, 'topics': ['technology', 'future', 'brain', 'consciousness', 'ai'], 'image': 'images/talk_006_anil-seth-why-ai-is-unlikely-to-become-conscious.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/anil_seth_why_ai_is_unlikely_to_become_conscious', 'description': 'We see consciousness in AI the same way we see faces in clouds, says neuroscientist Anil Seth. He explores the all-too-human tendency to project inner life onto machines that are brilliant mimics, not sentient beings, and gives a definitive answer to the urgent question: Will AI ever gain consciousness?', 'transcript': 'Anil Seth opens by framing the central tension behind Why AI is unlikely to become conscious. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED2026. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['solo learning', 'research notes', 'evening watch']}, {'source_id': '175757', 'title': 'Reimagining traditional architecture for modern needs', 'slug': 'riyad-joucka-reimagining-traditional-architecture-for-modern-needs', 'speaker': 'Riyad Joucka', 'event': 'TED@BCG', 'talk_type': 'TED Institute Talk', 'duration_seconds': 492, 'duration_minutes': 8, 'published_at': '2026-04-30', 'recorded_on': '2025-10-23', 'views': 153822, 'topics': ['technology', 'design', 'architecture', 'urban planning', 'innovation', '3d printing'], 'image': 'images/talk_007_riyad-joucka-reimagining-traditional-architectur.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/riyad_joucka_reimagining_traditional_architecture_for_modern_needs', 'description': "Architect Riyad Joucka believes your home should be a mirror of who you are. Using 3D printing and ancient architectural wisdom, he's designing efficient, personal homes that respond to context, climate and culture without sacrificing character. He makes the case that we should start designing for people, not the market.", 'transcript': 'Riyad Joucka opens by framing the central tension behind Reimagining traditional architecture for modern needs. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED@BCG. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['curious minds', 'team discussion', 'classroom']}, {'source_id': '176563', 'title': 'How to invite creativity into your life', 'slug': 'rose-b-simpson-debbie-millman-how-to-invite-creativity-into-your-life', 'speaker': 'Rose B. Simpson, Debbie Millman', 'event': 'TEDNext 2025', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 1065, 'duration_minutes': 18, 'published_at': '2026-04-29', 'recorded_on': '2025-11-10', 'views': 170066, 'topics': ['culture', 'nature', 'creativity', 'art', 'storytelling', 'mindfulness'], 'image': 'images/talk_008_rose-b-simpson-debbie-millman-how-to-invite-crea.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/rose_b_simpson_debbie_millman_how_to_invite_creativity_into_your_life', 'description': 'What do you hear when you sit in silence? For artist Rose B. Simpson, that question is the beginning of all art. She comes from a line of ceramic artists stretching back generations and, as part of her multidisciplinary work, she also builds custom lowrider cars. (If that sounds like a contradiction, that\'s kind of the point.) In conversation with "Design Matters" podcast host Debbie Millman, Simpson invites you to find your own aesthetic - not by searching, but by listening.', 'transcript': 'Rose B. Simpson, Debbie Millman opens by framing the central tension behind How to invite creativity into your life. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TEDNext 2025. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['solo learning', 'research notes', 'evening watch']}, {'source_id': '175453', 'title': 'You got what you wanted. Now what?', 'slug': 'debbie-millman-you-got-what-you-wanted-now-what', 'speaker': 'Debbie Millman', 'event': 'TEDNext 2025', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 473, 'duration_minutes': 8, 'published_at': '2026-04-27', 'recorded_on': '2025-11-09', 'views': 190209, 'topics': ['design', 'creativity', 'personal growth'], 'image': 'images/talk_009_debbie-millman-you-got-what-you-wanted-now-what.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/debbie_millman_you_got_what_you_wanted_now_what', 'description': 'Over two decades of interviewing countless creative people, Debbie Millman (host of the iconic "Design Matters" podcast) had a realization: the pride and joy of accomplishing something often evaporates almost instantly. She explains how to stop chasing external validation for your achievements and instead live for the act of creation itself.', 'transcript': 'Debbie Millman opens by framing the central tension behind You got what you wanted. Now what?. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TEDNext 2025. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['curious minds', 'team discussion', 'classroom']}, {'source_id': '177490', 'title': 'What Kosovo can teach the world about freedom', 'slug': 'vjosa-osmani-sadriu-what-kosovo-can-teach-the-world-about-freedom', 'speaker': 'Vjosa Osmani Sadriu', 'event': 'TED2026', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 1047, 'duration_minutes': 17, 'published_at': '2026-04-24', 'recorded_on': '2026-04-14', 'views': 176972, 'topics': ['politics', 'social change', 'leadership', 'democracy', 'government'], 'image': 'images/talk_010_vjosa-osmani-sadriu-what-kosovo-can-teach-the-wo.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/vjosa_osmani_sadriu_what_kosovo_can_teach_the_world_about_freedom', 'description': '"Truth is the real oxygen for democracy," says Vjosa Osmani Sadriu, the 6th President of the Republic of Kosovo. As a child of war, she once longed for someone to save her people. Now she\'s been in the rooms where decisions are made - and she\'s never forgotten what brought her there. In conversation with solutions journalist Angus Hervey, she reflects on what it takes to defend democracy in a world where truth itself is under threat. (Recorded on April 14, 2026)', 'transcript': 'Vjosa Osmani Sadriu opens by framing the central tension behind What Kosovo can teach the world about freedom. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED2026. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['solo learning', 'research notes', 'evening watch']}, {'source_id': '177489', 'title': 'Beware the power of prediction', 'slug': 'carissa-veliz-beware-the-power-of-prediction', 'speaker': 'Carissa Veliz', 'event': 'TED2026', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 728, 'duration_minutes': 12, 'published_at': '2026-04-23', 'recorded_on': '2026-04-14', 'views': 267371, 'topics': ['technology', 'future', 'ai', 'ethics'], 'image': 'images/talk_011_carissa-veliz-beware-the-power-of-prediction.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/carissa_veliz_beware_the_power_of_prediction', 'description': "What do the story of Oedipus and your insurance premiums have in common? They are both driven by self-fulfilling prophecies. Philosopher and TED Fellow Carissa Veliz traces the hidden power of prediction, from Roman emperors who banned prophets to the AI algorithms quietly making decisions about your life right now. We tend to associate predictions with knowledge, she says, but they're actually attempts to grab power. So the next time someone tells you a specific outcome is inevitable, remember: they aren't describing the future - they're selling it.", 'transcript': 'Carissa Veliz opens by framing the central tension behind Beware the power of prediction. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED2026. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['curious minds', 'team discussion', 'classroom']}, {'source_id': '177096', 'title': 'The problem with billionaires - and the debut of True Net Worth', 'slug': 'randall-lane-the-problem-with-billionaires-and-the-debut-of-true-net-worth', 'speaker': 'Randall Lane', 'event': 'TED2026', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 499, 'duration_minutes': 8, 'published_at': '2026-04-20', 'recorded_on': '2026-04-16', 'views': 221434, 'topics': ['culture', 'economics', 'philanthropy', 'society', 'money', 'finance'], 'image': 'images/talk_012_randall-lane-the-problem-with-billionaires-and-t.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/randall_lane_the_problem_with_billionaires_and_the_debut_of_true_net_worth', 'description': "As chief content officer of Forbes, Randall Lane oversees the magazine's signature list of billionaires, tracking the richest people on Earth. But he has noticed that this prompts the ultra-wealthy to stockpile their money instead of spending it on the public good. He debuts a new ranking - True Net Worth - that applauds billionaires for their philanthropy and rewards generosity. Guess who's in the top five?", 'transcript': 'Randall Lane opens by framing the central tension behind The problem with billionaires - and the debut of True Net Worth. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED2026. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['solo learning', 'research notes', 'evening watch']}, {'source_id': '175050', 'title': 'A cheat sheet for accelerating clean energy', 'slug': 'kimiko-hirata-a-cheat-sheet-for-accelerating-clean-energy', 'speaker': 'Kimiko Hirata', 'event': 'TED Countdown Summit 2025', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 586, 'duration_minutes': 10, 'published_at': '2026-04-20', 'recorded_on': '2025-06-18', 'views': 191819, 'topics': ['climate change', 'policy', 'countdown', 'renewable energy', 'fossil fuels'], 'image': 'images/talk_013_kimiko-hirata-a-cheat-sheet-for-accelerating-cle.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/kimiko_hirata_a_cheat_sheet_for_accelerating_clean_energy', 'description': 'After the Fukushima disaster shut down Japan\'s nuclear reactors, the coal industry rushed in to fill the energy gap. As climate advocate Kimiko Hirata watched dozens of new coal plant proposals quietly surface across the country - each one locking in decades of future emissions - she resolved to make them impossible to ignore. She shares how a small, scrappy civil society movement took on a fossil-fuel-dependent economy and got people to say "yes" to a renewable future.', 'transcript': 'Kimiko Hirata opens by framing the central tension behind A cheat sheet for accelerating clean energy. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED Countdown Summit 2025. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['curious minds', 'team discussion', 'classroom']}, {'source_id': '176964', 'title': 'How I created OpenClaw, the breakthrough AI agent', 'slug': 'peter-steinberger-how-i-created-openclaw-the-breakthrough-ai-agent', 'speaker': 'Peter Steinberger', 'event': 'TED2026', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 1055, 'duration_minutes': 18, 'published_at': '2026-04-17', 'recorded_on': '2026-04-16', 'views': 551544, 'topics': ['technology', 'computers', 'ai', 'internet', 'machine learning', 'artificial intelligence'], 'image': 'images/talk_014_peter-steinberger-how-i-created-openclaw-the-bre.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/peter_steinberger_how_i_created_openclaw_the_breakthrough_ai_agent', 'description': 'OpenClaw creator Peter Steinberger takes us back to the transformative moment he let his AI agent loose on the internet, igniting one of the world\'s fastest-growing open-source projects. He makes a fascinating (and slightly unnerving) case that agents are a real shift, not just better versions of chatbots, and explores how they might reshape your ability to work, build and create. "The lobster is loose, and it\'s not going back into the tank," he says. (Followed by a brief Q&A with TED Chairman Chris Anderson)', 'transcript': 'Peter Steinberger opens by framing the central tension behind How I created OpenClaw, the breakthrough AI agent. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED2026. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['solo learning', 'research notes', 'evening watch']}, {'source_id': '176887', 'title': 'A plan to stop AI from automating our decline', 'slug': 'gina-raimondo-a-plan-to-stop-ai-from-automating-our-decline', 'speaker': 'Gina Raimondo', 'event': 'TED2026', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 951, 'duration_minutes': 16, 'published_at': '2026-04-16', 'recorded_on': '2026-04-14', 'views': 229795, 'topics': ['politics', 'technology', 'business', 'social change', 'work', 'ai'], 'image': 'images/talk_015_gina-raimondo-a-plan-to-stop-ai-from-automating-.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/gina_raimondo_a_plan_to_stop_ai_from_automating_our_decline', 'description': 'The United States is on track to win the AI race - and hollow itself out in the process, says Gina Raimondo, former Governor of Rhode Island and US Secretary of Commerce. In this unflinching look at the threat of AI-induced economic disruption and social unrest, she offers a concrete blueprint to prepare workers for what\'s coming next. "AI is a 100-year technology and needs a 100-year response," she says. Is America up to the challenge?', 'transcript': 'Gina Raimondo opens by framing the central tension behind A plan to stop AI from automating our decline. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED2026. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['curious minds', 'team discussion', 'classroom']}, {'source_id': '175041', 'title': 'East African sound meets cosmic trap', 'slug': 'akoth-jumadi-and-mr-lu-east-african-sound-meets-cosmic-trap', 'speaker': 'Akoth Jumadi and Mr. Lu', 'event': 'TED Countdown Summit 2025', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 483, 'duration_minutes': 8, 'published_at': '2026-04-15', 'recorded_on': '2025-06-18', 'views': 2781, 'topics': ['music', 'performance', 'africa', 'art', 'sound'], 'image': 'images/talk_016_akoth-jumadi-and-mr-lu-east-african-sound-meets-.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/akoth_jumadi_and_mr_lu_east_african_sound_meets_cosmic_trap', 'description': 'Kenyan music duo Akoth Jumadi and MR. LU* fuse tribal roots with cosmic trap and celestial R&B, creating a hypnotic sound where ancient rhythms meet the future.', 'transcript': 'Akoth Jumadi and Mr. Lu opens by framing the central tension behind East African sound meets cosmic trap. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED Countdown Summit 2025. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['solo learning', 'research notes', 'evening watch']}, {'source_id': '176566', 'title': 'What I got wrong about changing the world', 'slug': 'malala-yousafzai-what-i-got-wrong-about-changing-the-world', 'speaker': 'Malala Yousafzai', 'event': 'TED2026', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 703, 'duration_minutes': 12, 'published_at': '2026-04-14', 'recorded_on': '2026-04-14', 'views': 349363, 'topics': ['education', 'social change', 'activism', 'middle east', 'human rights'], 'image': 'images/talk_017_malala-yousafzai-what-i-got-wrong-about-changing.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/malala_yousafzai_what_i_got_wrong_about_changing_the_world', 'description': "Malala Yousafzai has spent her life advocating for girls' education - surviving an assassination attempt at 15, meeting with world leaders and then watching hard-won progress collapse when Afghanistan fell to the Taliban in 2021. That moment of despair forced her to completely rethink what it means to create change, and what she discovered replaced her shattered optimism with something more powerful and more honest. Hear how to keep fighting for the future you want, even when hope feels lost.", 'transcript': 'Malala Yousafzai opens by framing the central tension behind What I got wrong about changing the world. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED2026. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['curious minds', 'team discussion', 'classroom']}, {'source_id': '174201', 'title': 'Amman, Jordan', 'slug': 'ted-idea-search-amman-jordan', 'speaker': 'TED Idea Search', 'event': 'TED Originals', 'talk_type': 'Original Content', 'duration_seconds': 2610, 'duration_minutes': 44, 'published_at': '2026-04-09', 'recorded_on': '2026-04-09', 'views': 23418, 'topics': ['social change'], 'image': 'images/talk_018_ted-idea-search-amman-jordan.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/ted_idea_search_amman_jordan', 'description': "The TED Idea Search wraps up in Amman, Jordan, in a 2,000-year-old Roman amphitheater and in front of a crowd of 4,000. What unfolds inside those stone walls is something the series hasn't quite seen before: speakers shaped by the weight of living in a region the world tends to define for itself. From a mountaineer who turned grief into motivation to a therapist rewriting the Arab world's language around mental health, the final city makes the strongest case yet that the best ideas can come from anywhere.", 'transcript': 'TED Idea Search opens by framing the central tension behind Amman, Jordan. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED Originals. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['solo learning', 'research notes', 'evening watch']}, {'source_id': '175828', 'title': 'A musical journey through Turkana', 'slug': 'turkana-sessions-a-musical-journey-through-turkana', 'speaker': 'Turkana Sessions', 'event': 'TED Countdown Summit 2025', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 401, 'duration_minutes': 7, 'published_at': '2026-04-09', 'recorded_on': '2025-06-16', 'views': 4223, 'topics': ['music', 'performance', 'africa'], 'image': 'images/talk_019_turkana-sessions-a-musical-journey-through-turka.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/turkana_sessions_a_musical_journey_through_turkana', 'description': 'The genre-defying band Turkana Sessions takes us on a musical tour through the soundscape of northwest Kenya, with Elizabeth Korkel singing and Eddie Grey shredding on guitar.', 'transcript': 'Turkana Sessions opens by framing the central tension behind A musical journey through Turkana. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED Countdown Summit 2025. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['curious minds', 'team discussion', 'classroom']}, {'source_id': '175296', 'title': "A whale's-eye-view of the ocean", 'slug': 'eric-stackpole-a-whale-s-eye-view-of-the-ocean', 'speaker': 'Eric Stackpole', 'event': 'TEDNext 2025', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 311, 'duration_minutes': 5, 'published_at': '2026-04-08', 'recorded_on': '2025-11-11', 'views': 193174, 'topics': ['science', 'technology', 'animals', 'exploration', 'ocean'], 'image': 'images/talk_020_eric-stackpole-a-whale-s-eye-view-of-the-ocean.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/eric_stackpole_a_whale_s_eye_view_of_the_ocean', 'description': "A hand-built camera with suction cups captured something no one had ever seen: two sperm whales communicating and swimming together in the deep ocean. Engineer Eric Stackpole shares the story of how a scrappy, DIY tool revealed this intimate glimpse into the lives of these giants - and makes the case that the only limit to what we can discover is what we're curious enough to explore.", 'transcript': "Eric Stackpole opens by framing the central tension behind A whale's-eye-view of the ocean. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TEDNext 2025. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.", 'recommended_for': ['solo learning', 'research notes', 'evening watch']}, {'source_id': '175934', 'title': 'The art and science of wine tasting', 'slug': 'qian-janice-wang-the-art-and-science-of-wine-tasting', 'speaker': 'Qian Janice Wang', 'event': 'TEDxNoVA', 'talk_type': 'TEDx Talk', 'duration_seconds': 919, 'duration_minutes': 15, 'published_at': '2026-04-07', 'recorded_on': '2025-10-10', 'views': 181481, 'topics': ['science', 'food', 'brain'], 'image': 'images/talk_021_qian-janice-wang-the-art-and-science-of-wine-tas.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/qian_janice_wang_the_art_and_science_of_wine_tasting', 'description': "No two people approach wine tasting the same way, and science is starting to show us why. Sensory scientist Qian Janice Wang explores why experts and beginners experience complexity so differently - revealing that what makes a wine great may have less to do with what's in the glass and more to do with what's happening in your brain.", 'transcript': 'Qian Janice Wang opens by framing the central tension behind The art and science of wine tasting. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TEDxNoVA. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['curious minds', 'team discussion', 'classroom']}, {'source_id': '171659', 'title': 'The accidental brilliance of makeshift signs', 'slug': 'kate-canales-the-accidental-brilliance-of-makeshift-signs', 'speaker': 'Kate Canales', 'event': 'TEDNext 2025', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 466, 'duration_minutes': 8, 'published_at': '2026-04-06', 'recorded_on': '2025-11-11', 'views': 203431, 'topics': ['culture', 'technology', 'design', 'creativity', 'art', 'humor', 'society'], 'image': 'images/talk_022_kate-canales-the-accidental-brilliance-of-makesh.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/kate_canales_the_accidental_brilliance_of_makeshift_signs', 'description': "What happens when the design of everyday things misses the mark? People fill in the blanks. Designer Kate Canales has spent more than 20 years photographing the handmade, improvised signs that appear when the original falls short. From perplexing bathroom directions to our struggles with doors and point-of-sale machines, her photos capture something technology can't replace: our instinct to look out for each other and leave a few instructions behind. She also compares handmade fixes with architecture renderings and 3D printing prototypes, making it a design-adjacent near miss rather than a home-building case study.", 'transcript': 'Kate Canales opens by framing the central tension behind The accidental brilliance of makeshift signs. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TEDNext 2025. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['solo learning', 'research notes', 'evening watch']}, {'source_id': '175830', 'title': "The nurse who can smell Parkinson's", 'slug': 'joy-milne-the-nurse-who-can-smell-parkinson-s', 'speaker': 'Joy Milne', 'event': 'TEDxManchester', 'talk_type': 'TEDx Talk', 'duration_seconds': 1077, 'duration_minutes': 18, 'published_at': '2026-04-03', 'recorded_on': '2023-03-04', 'views': 203929, 'topics': ['science', 'innovation', 'disease', 'health', 'health care', 'biology', 'medicine'], 'image': 'images/talk_023_joy-milne-the-nurse-who-can-smell-parkinson-s.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/joy_milne_the_nurse_who_can_smell_parkinson_s', 'description': "What does Parkinson's smell like? Ask nurse Joy Milne. Born with a hypersensitive nose, she spent a lifetime learning to recognize diseases through their scents. When she smelled Parkinson's on her husband years before his diagnosis, she decided to put her gift to the test. Today, her extraordinary nose has been translated into a non-invasive test - helping researchers diagnose what was right under their noses all along. Her story also explains why careful scent training, familiar from wine tasting, can sharpen medical observation.", 'transcript': "Joy Milne opens by framing the central tension behind The nurse who can smell Parkinson's. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TEDxManchester. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.", 'recommended_for': ['curious minds', 'team discussion', 'classroom']}, {'source_id': '174199', 'title': 'Buenos Aires, Argentina', 'slug': 'ted-idea-search-buenos-aires-argentina', 'speaker': 'TED Idea Search', 'event': 'TED Originals', 'talk_type': 'Original Content', 'duration_seconds': 2561, 'duration_minutes': 43, 'published_at': '2026-04-02', 'recorded_on': '2026-04-02', 'views': 31212, 'topics': ['social change'], 'image': 'images/talk_024_ted-idea-search-buenos-aires-argentina.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/ted_idea_search_buenos_aires_argentina', 'description': 'The TED Idea Search arrives in Buenos Aires, a city with a fierce intellectual tradition, as 10 speakers deliver talks in a stunning warehouse that\'s home to the city\'s iconic opera sets, competing for a chance to speak on the TED main stage. Watch as a Gen Z voice reframes "brain rot" as a secret diplomatic tool and a surgeon explores the future of robotic medicine, reminding us why the human touch still matters - and much more. Choosing just one to represent Buenos Aires to the world turns out to be one of the hardest decisions yet.', 'transcript': 'TED Idea Search opens by framing the central tension behind Buenos Aires, Argentina. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED Originals. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['solo learning', 'research notes', 'evening watch']}, {'source_id': '175297', 'title': "I let DaddyGPT parent my kids. Here's what I learned", 'slug': 'stephen-remedios-i-let-daddygpt-parent-my-kids-here-s-what-i-learned', 'speaker': 'Stephen Remedios', 'event': 'TED@BCG', 'talk_type': 'TED Institute Talk', 'duration_seconds': 671, 'duration_minutes': 11, 'published_at': '2026-04-02', 'recorded_on': '2025-10-23', 'views': 201276, 'topics': ['technology', 'parenting', 'ai', 'kids'], 'image': 'images/talk_025_stephen-remedios-i-let-daddygpt-parent-my-kids-h.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/stephen_remedios_i_let_daddygpt_parent_my_kids_here_s_what_i_learned', 'description': "As the world races toward digital perfection, tech humanist Stephen Remedios tried to optimize the messiest and most imperfect of all human work: parenting. He shares the story of DaddyGPT, a digital version of himself built to help raise his kids - until they began to prefer it over him. What unfolds is a personal look at the limits of AI, and a reminder that what matters most isn't getting it right every time but showing up with the authentic imperfection only humans have.", 'transcript': "Stephen Remedios opens by framing the central tension behind I let DaddyGPT parent my kids. Here's what I learned. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED@BCG. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.", 'recommended_for': ['curious minds', 'team discussion', 'classroom']}, {'source_id': '175452', 'title': 'A brilliant blend of ballet, hip-hop and African dance', 'slug': 'ghetto-classics-dance-a-brilliant-blend-of-ballet-hip-hop-and-african-dance', 'speaker': 'Ghetto Classics Dance', 'event': 'TED Countdown Summit 2025', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 434, 'duration_minutes': 7, 'published_at': '2026-04-01', 'recorded_on': '2025-06-17', 'views': 3772, 'topics': ['performance', 'africa', 'art', 'dance', 'countdown'], 'image': 'images/talk_026_ghetto-classics-dance-a-brilliant-blend-of-balle.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/ghetto_classics_dance_a_brilliant_blend_of_ballet_hip_hop_and_african_dance', 'description': "Watch the performers of Ghetto Classics Dance light up the stage with a breathtaking fusion of traditional African dance, classical ballet and modern hip-hop. Founded in Korogocho, one of Nairobi's most under-resourced neighborhoods, this community-driven program empowers dancers through intensive training and mentorship.", 'transcript': 'Ghetto Classics Dance opens by framing the central tension behind A brilliant blend of ballet, hip-hop and African dance. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED Countdown Summit 2025. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['solo learning', 'research notes', 'evening watch']}, {'source_id': '175374', 'title': '5 practical ways to take control of your life', 'slug': 'jim-vandehei-5-practical-ways-to-take-control-of-your-life', 'speaker': 'Jim VandeHei', 'event': 'TEDNext 2025', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 654, 'duration_minutes': 11, 'published_at': '2026-03-31', 'recorded_on': '2025-11-11', 'views': 243174, 'topics': ['leadership', 'success', 'motivation', 'personal growth', 'goals'], 'image': 'images/talk_027_jim-vandehei-5-practical-ways-to-take-control-of.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/jim_vandehei_5_practical_ways_to_take_control_of_your_life', 'description': 'You can\'t control the world - but you can control you. That\'s the mantra that took Axios CEO Jim VandeHei, a once "unremarkably unremarkable 20-year-old," all the way to launching companies and interviewing presidents. He breaks down a career\'s worth of observations into five deceptively simple things you can control, and explores why mastering them can change the trajectory of your life.', 'transcript': 'Jim VandeHei opens by framing the central tension behind 5 practical ways to take control of your life. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TEDNext 2025. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['curious minds', 'team discussion', 'classroom']}, {'source_id': '175298', 'title': 'Stress resets, the ultimate mental health hack', 'slug': 'jenny-taitz-stress-resets-the-ultimate-mental-health-hack', 'speaker': 'Jenny Taitz', 'event': 'TEDNext 2025', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 630, 'duration_minutes': 10, 'published_at': '2026-03-30', 'recorded_on': '2025-11-10', 'views': 263345, 'topics': ['science', 'psychology', 'relationships', 'personal growth', 'mental health', 'emotions'], 'image': 'images/talk_028_jenny-taitz-stress-resets-the-ultimate-mental-he.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/jenny_taitz_stress_resets_the_ultimate_mental_health_hack', 'description': 'Stress is contagious - but so is calm. Psychologist Jenny Taitz explains why one stressful moment tends to snowball into the next, and shares small, immediate resets you can practice anywhere to break the spiral before it starts.', 'transcript': 'Jenny Taitz opens by framing the central tension behind Stress resets, the ultimate mental health hack. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TEDNext 2025. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['solo learning', 'research notes', 'evening watch']}, {'source_id': '174198', 'title': 'Chicago, USA', 'slug': 'ted-idea-search-chicago-usa', 'speaker': 'TED Idea Search', 'event': 'TED Originals', 'talk_type': 'Original Content', 'duration_seconds': 2769, 'duration_minutes': 46, 'published_at': '2026-03-27', 'recorded_on': '2026-03-27', 'views': 28577, 'topics': ['social change'], 'image': 'images/talk_029_ted-idea-search-chicago-usa.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/ted_idea_search_chicago_usa', 'description': 'In the Windy City, 10 Chicagoans step onto the iconic red circle, each with six minutes to prove they have an idea that could change everything. Among them: a chemist who believes we can deploy precision medicine to save endangered species, a journalist creating tools to navigate difficult conversations and a runner challenging the narrative of a divided city by exploring every one of its streets. The stakes are personal, the competition is fierce - and one speaker will earn the chance to take their idea to the main stage at TED in Vancouver.', 'transcript': 'TED Idea Search opens by framing the central tension behind Chicago, USA. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED Originals. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['curious minds', 'team discussion', 'classroom']}, {'source_id': '175334', 'title': 'Why the world is still not built for women', 'slug': 'virginia-santy-why-the-world-is-still-not-built-for-women', 'speaker': 'Virginia Santy', 'event': 'TEDxMileHigh', 'talk_type': 'TEDx Talk', 'duration_seconds': 804, 'duration_minutes': 13, 'published_at': '2026-03-26', 'recorded_on': '2022-11-12', 'views': 214046, 'topics': ['design', 'cities', 'urban planning', 'social change', 'women', 'tedx', 'feminism'], 'image': 'images/talk_030_virginia-santy-why-the-world-is-still-not-built-.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/virginia_santy_why_the_world_is_still_not_built_for_women', 'description': 'Design consultant Virginia Santy set out to create an office space built specifically for women, flipping the script on the subtle (and not-so-subtle) ways that workplaces and cities still fail them. The results were striking: greater productivity, deeper collaboration and an environment where women felt genuinely valued, leading her to ask a simple question: What would the world look like if we designed with women in mind?', 'transcript': 'Virginia Santy opens by framing the central tension behind Why the world is still not built for women. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TEDxMileHigh. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['solo learning', 'research notes', 'evening watch']}, {'source_id': '174197', 'title': 'Singapore', 'slug': 'ted-idea-search-singapore', 'speaker': 'TED Idea Search', 'event': 'TED Originals', 'talk_type': 'Original Content', 'duration_seconds': 0, 'duration_minutes': 1, 'published_at': '2026-03-25', 'recorded_on': '2026-03-25', 'views': 23267, 'topics': ['social change'], 'image': 'images/talk_031_ted-idea-search-singapore.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/ted_idea_search_singapore', 'description': "The TED Idea Search touches down in Singapore, where eight speakers compete for an extraordinary prize. From a diver-turned-ocean-restorer reviving dead coral reefs to a scientist growing sustainable building materials out of fungus and a government insider reimagining public institutions, the ideas are as diverse as the Lion City itself. As TED's coaches push each speaker to transform their thinking into a powerful narrative, nerves rise, breakthroughs emerge and one speaker earns the opportunity to share their idea on the global stage.", 'transcript': 'TED Idea Search opens by framing the central tension behind Singapore. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED Originals. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['curious minds', 'team discussion', 'classroom']}, {'source_id': '174672', 'title': 'My bank called in the middle of my TED Talk', 'slug': 'mike-albo-my-bank-called-in-the-middle-of-my-ted-talk', 'speaker': 'Mike Albo', 'event': 'TEDNext 2025', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 344, 'duration_minutes': 6, 'published_at': '2026-03-25', 'recorded_on': '2025-11-10', 'views': 197679, 'topics': ['culture', 'technology', 'entertainment', 'consumerism', 'comedy', 'data'], 'image': 'images/talk_032_mike-albo-my-bank-called-in-the-middle-of-my-ted.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/mike_albo_my_bank_called_in_the_middle_of_my_ted_talk', 'description': 'In this TED Talk gone wrong, comedian Mike Albo receives an unexpected call from his bank. The result: a hilariously uncomfortable tour of his purchase history, and a reminder that in the digital age, our data knows us a little too well.', 'transcript': 'Mike Albo opens by framing the central tension behind My bank called in the middle of my TED Talk. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TEDNext 2025. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['solo learning', 'research notes', 'evening watch']}, {'source_id': '174466', 'title': '3 ways to create a truly original design', 'slug': 'lope-gutierrez-ruiz-3-ways-to-create-a-truly-original-design', 'speaker': 'Lope Gutierrez-Ruiz', 'event': 'TEDNext 2025', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 355, 'duration_minutes': 6, 'published_at': '2026-03-24', 'recorded_on': '2025-11-10', 'views': 217982, 'topics': ['culture', 'design', 'media', 'collaboration', 'creativity', 'art', 'ted fellows', 'animation'], 'image': 'images/talk_033_lope-gutierrez-ruiz-3-ways-to-create-a-truly-ori.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/lope_gutierrez_ruiz_3_ways_to_create_a_truly_original_design', 'description': "In a world where design trends are quietly converging - same color palettes, same typography, same illustration styles - how do you make work that actually looks different? Designer and TED Fellow Lope Gutierrez-Ruiz distills his answer into three sharp, counterintuitive ideas, ticking through his studio's own funky creations to show how you can make things that stand out.", 'transcript': 'Lope Gutierrez-Ruiz opens by framing the central tension behind 3 ways to create a truly original design. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TEDNext 2025. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['curious minds', 'team discussion', 'classroom']}, {'source_id': '174464', 'title': '3 things I wish I knew when I was broke', 'slug': 'vivian-tu-3-things-i-wish-i-knew-when-i-was-broke', 'speaker': 'Vivian Tu', 'event': 'TEDNext 2025', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 560, 'duration_minutes': 9, 'published_at': '2026-03-23', 'recorded_on': '2025-11-10', 'views': 300368, 'topics': ['business', 'personal growth', 'women in business', 'money', 'finance'], 'image': 'images/talk_034_vivian-tu-3-things-i-wish-i-knew-when-i-was-brok.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/vivian_tu_3_things_i_wish_i_knew_when_i_was_broke', 'description': "Finance doesn't have to feel like a foreign language. Wall Street trader-turned-financial educator Vivian Tu helps millions of people make sense of money, breaking down complex concepts into everyday terms you can understand. She shares how she broke free from the stress of living paycheck to paycheck - and explores how we can shift power structures to give everyone a real shot at building wealth.", 'transcript': 'Vivian Tu opens by framing the central tension behind 3 things I wish I knew when I was broke. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TEDNext 2025. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['solo learning', 'research notes', 'evening watch']}, {'source_id': '174728', 'title': 'Joy will find you - if you let it', 'slug': 'david-larbi-joy-will-find-you-if-you-let-it', 'speaker': 'David Larbi', 'event': 'TEDNext 2025', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 305, 'duration_minutes': 5, 'published_at': '2026-03-20', 'recorded_on': '2025-11-10', 'views': 243270, 'topics': ['performance', 'creativity', 'poetry', 'happiness', 'personal growth'], 'image': 'images/talk_035_david-larbi-joy-will-find-you-if-you-let-it.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/david_larbi_joy_will_find_you_if_you_let_it', 'description': 'Author David Larbi recites a poem about the journey toward joy, reminding us of all the ways it can be found: having a conversation with a stranger, tasting the perfect bite of food or enjoying a good stretch. Joy is all around us - you just need to know where to look.', 'transcript': 'David Larbi opens by framing the central tension behind Joy will find you - if you let it. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TEDNext 2025. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['curious minds', 'team discussion', 'classroom']}, {'source_id': '174196', 'title': 'London, UK', 'slug': 'ted-idea-search-london-uk', 'speaker': 'TED Idea Search', 'event': 'TED Originals', 'talk_type': 'Original Content', 'duration_seconds': 2786, 'duration_minutes': 46, 'published_at': '2026-03-19', 'recorded_on': '2026-03-19', 'views': 38468, 'topics': ['social change'], 'image': 'images/talk_036_ted-idea-search-london-uk.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/ted_idea_search_london_uk', 'description': "In London, the TED Idea Search brings together 10 voices from one of the world's most influential cultural capitals to compete for the opportunity to speak on the main stage at TED. From a civil engineer revealing the invisible infrastructure shaping our cities to a classical singer uncovering the erased history of women in music, the ideas on offer are both deeply personal and global in scope. When the lights come up, London doesn't hold back - and one speaker delivers a talk no one in that room will soon forget.", 'transcript': 'TED Idea Search opens by framing the central tension behind London, UK. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED Originals. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['solo learning', 'research notes', 'evening watch']}, {'source_id': '173046', 'title': 'How to tune your inner voice', 'slug': 'rhonda-ross-daniel-alexander-jones-how-to-tune-your-inner-voice', 'speaker': 'Rhonda Ross, Daniel Alexander Jones', 'event': 'TEDNext 2025', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 1196, 'duration_minutes': 20, 'published_at': '2026-03-19', 'recorded_on': '2025-11-09', 'views': 226951, 'topics': ['culture', 'music', 'creativity', 'art', 'relationships', 'personal growth', 'society', 'ted fellows', 'emotions'], 'image': 'images/talk_037_rhonda-ross-daniel-alexander-jones-how-to-tune-y.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/rhonda_ross_daniel_alexander_jones_how_to_tune_your_inner_voice', 'description': 'To calm the storm inside your mind, you must first understand it. Singer and actress Rhonda Ross shares her theory of "emotional sovereignty" - the idea that your feelings aren\'t shaped just by your circumstances, but by the thoughts running on loop in your head. In conversation with scholar and TED Fellow Daniel Alexander Jones, Ross introduces the unexpected, music-rooted practice for taking control of your narrative.', 'transcript': 'Rhonda Ross, Daniel Alexander Jones opens by framing the central tension behind How to tune your inner voice. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TEDNext 2025. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['curious minds', 'team discussion', 'classroom']}, {'source_id': '174671', 'title': 'The 6 eras of NBA fashion - from restrained to radical', 'slug': 'mitchell-s-jackson-the-6-eras-of-nba-fashion-from-restrained-to-radical', 'speaker': 'Mitchell S. Jackson', 'event': 'TEDNext 2025', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 564, 'duration_minutes': 9, 'published_at': '2026-03-19', 'recorded_on': '2025-11-11', 'views': 183882, 'topics': ['culture', 'history', 'sports', 'fashion', 'ted fellows', 'protest'], 'image': 'images/talk_038_mitchell-s-jackson-the-6-eras-of-nba-fashion-fro.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/mitchell_s_jackson_the_6_eras_of_nba_fashion_from_restrained_to_radical', 'description': 'What are you wearing, and why? This is the question that writer and TED Fellow Mitchell S. Jackson asks as he unpacks the six eras of NBA style. Tracing an arc from Bill Russell to Lebron James and beyond, he explores how players use fashion on and off the court to challenge the limits placed upon them - revealing a deeper story about culture, identity and power.', 'transcript': 'Mitchell S. Jackson opens by framing the central tension behind The 6 eras of NBA fashion - from restrained to radical. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TEDNext 2025. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['solo learning', 'research notes', 'evening watch']}, {'source_id': '174584', 'title': 'I taught rats to drive. They taught me to enjoy the ride', 'slug': 'kelly-lambert-i-taught-rats-to-drive-they-taught-me-to-enjoy-the-ride', 'speaker': 'Kelly Lambert', 'event': 'TEDxRVA Youth', 'talk_type': 'TEDx Talk', 'duration_seconds': 840, 'duration_minutes': 14, 'published_at': '2026-03-18', 'recorded_on': '2025-11-09', 'views': 217160, 'topics': ['science', 'animals', 'happiness', 'brain', 'neuroscience', 'tedx', 'emotions'], 'image': 'images/talk_039_kelly-lambert-i-taught-rats-to-drive-they-taught.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/kelly_lambert_i_taught_rats_to_drive_they_taught_me_to_enjoy_the_ride', 'description': 'What can happy rats teach us about human joy? Behavioral neuroscientist Kelly Lambert describes how her team trained rats to drive tiny cars to earn treats - and noticed something surprising about how effort and anticipation affect the brain. The experiment opens new questions about how reward, agency and "behaviorceuticals" might help build resilience and support mental health.', 'transcript': 'Kelly Lambert opens by framing the central tension behind I taught rats to drive. They taught me to enjoy the ride. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TEDxRVA Youth. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['curious minds', 'team discussion', 'classroom']}, {'source_id': '174670', 'title': 'Is luck random - or can you cultivate it?', 'slug': 'christian-busch-is-luck-random-or-can-you-cultivate-it', 'speaker': 'Christian Busch', 'event': 'TED@BCG', 'talk_type': 'TED Institute Talk', 'duration_seconds': 768, 'duration_minutes': 13, 'published_at': '2026-03-17', 'recorded_on': '2025-10-23', 'views': 833338, 'topics': ['science', 'future', 'personal growth', 'decision-making'], 'image': 'images/talk_040_christian-busch-is-luck-random-or-can-you-cultiv.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/christian_busch_is_luck_random_or_can_you_cultivate_it', 'description': 'When the 2025 Los Angeles wildfires destroyed his home and neighborhood, scientist Christian Busch encountered the opposite of serendipity: "zemblanity," or bad luck by design. Drawing on more than a decade of scientific research, he explores how people can navigate unpredictability by adopting a serendipity mindset that transforms setbacks into unexpected new beginnings. He asks: What if good luck isn\'t random but can actually be cultivated?', 'transcript': 'Christian Busch opens by framing the central tension behind Is luck random - or can you cultivate it?. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED@BCG. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['solo learning', 'research notes', 'evening watch']}, {'source_id': '174283', 'title': 'How to make transportation quieter, cleaner and cheaper', 'slug': 'doreen-orishaba-how-to-make-transportation-quieter-cleaner-and-cheaper', 'speaker': 'Doreen Orishaba', 'event': 'TED Countdown Summit 2025', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 671, 'duration_minutes': 11, 'published_at': '2026-03-16', 'recorded_on': '2025-06-18', 'views': 214856, 'topics': ['climate change', 'transportation', 'africa', 'countdown'], 'image': 'images/talk_041_doreen-orishaba-how-to-make-transportation-quiet.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/doreen_orishaba_how_to_make_transportation_quieter_cleaner_and_cheaper', 'description': 'When Doreen Orishaba helped build Africa\'s first electric car in 2011, skeptics dismissed it as a "toy for the Western world." Now she\'s running dozens of electric buses across Kenya and Rwanda, moving thousands of passengers to work every day on zero-exhaust vehicles powered by near-silent engines. She breaks down what it actually takes to scale clean transport - and why skipping the gas station pit stop is closer than you may think.', 'transcript': 'Doreen Orishaba opens by framing the central tension behind How to make transportation quieter, cleaner and cheaper. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED Countdown Summit 2025. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['curious minds', 'team discussion', 'classroom']}, {'source_id': '174282', 'title': 'What China can teach the world about scaling clean energy', 'slug': 'yin-yu-what-china-can-teach-the-world-about-scaling-clean-energy', 'speaker': 'Yin Yu', 'event': 'TED Countdown Summit 2025', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 545, 'duration_minutes': 9, 'published_at': '2026-03-13', 'recorded_on': '2025-06-18', 'views': 8098, 'topics': ['climate change', 'sustainability', 'energy', 'china', 'solar energy', 'countdown', 'renewable energy'], 'image': 'images/talk_042_yin-yu-what-china-can-teach-the-world-about-scal.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/yin_yu_what_china_can_teach_the_world_about_scaling_clean_energy', 'description': 'When Yin Yu first visited a major hydropower dam site in China, she expected to see a thriving community. Instead, she found families who\'d lost their land and livelihoods to the rising water. It was a powerful lesson in how "green" megaprojects can harm the people they\'re meant to help. Now, as solar and electric vehicles spread rapidly across Southeast Asia, Yin says the opportunity is enormous - but only if countries don\'t repeat the mistakes of the past.', 'transcript': 'Yin Yu opens by framing the central tension behind What China can teach the world about scaling clean energy. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED Countdown Summit 2025. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['solo learning', 'research notes', 'evening watch']}, {'source_id': '174195', 'title': 'Lagos, Nigeria', 'slug': 'ted-idea-search-lagos-nigeria', 'speaker': 'TED Idea Search', 'event': 'TED Originals', 'talk_type': 'Original Content', 'duration_seconds': 2792, 'duration_minutes': 47, 'published_at': '2026-03-12', 'recorded_on': '2026-03-12', 'views': 20035, 'topics': ['social change'], 'image': 'images/talk_043_ted-idea-search-lagos-nigeria.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/ted_idea_search_lagos_nigeria', 'description': "In the heart of Lagos - a megacity of 20 million people pulsing with energy and big ambitions - nine undiscovered voices compete for a chance to speak on the world's biggest stage for ideas. From a renewable energy advocate who studied by candlelight to an archivist reimagining Africa-centered education, these speakers bring stories with global stakes. But only one will earn the 7,000-mile journey to the TED stage in Vancouver.", 'transcript': 'TED Idea Search opens by framing the central tension behind Lagos, Nigeria. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED Originals. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['curious minds', 'team discussion', 'classroom']}, {'source_id': '137525', 'title': '"May Your Kindness Remain" / "If I Told"', 'slug': 'courtney-marie-andrews-may-your-kindness-remain-if-i-told', 'speaker': 'Courtney Marie Andrews', 'event': 'TEDCountdown@BloombergGreenFestival', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 634, 'duration_minutes': 11, 'published_at': '2026-03-11', 'recorded_on': '2024-07-12', 'views': 8624, 'topics': ['environment', 'music', 'performance'], 'image': 'images/talk_044_courtney-marie-andrews-may-your-kindness-remain-.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/courtney_marie_andrews_may_your_kindness_remain_if_i_told', 'description': 'Singer-songwriter Courtney Marie Andrews performs "If I Told" and "May Your Kindness Remain," songs based on her connection to music, nature and environmental advocacy.', 'transcript': 'Courtney Marie Andrews opens by framing the central tension behind "May Your Kindness Remain" / "If I Told". The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TEDCountdown@BloombergGreenFestival. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['solo learning', 'research notes', 'evening watch']}, {'source_id': '174194', 'title': 'Athens, Greece', 'slug': 'ted-idea-search-athens-greece', 'speaker': 'TED Idea Search', 'event': 'TED Originals', 'talk_type': 'Original Content', 'duration_seconds': 2892, 'duration_minutes': 48, 'published_at': '2026-03-10', 'recorded_on': '2026-03-10', 'views': 38463, 'topics': ['social change'], 'image': 'images/talk_045_ted-idea-search-athens-greece.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/ted_idea_search_athens_greece', 'description': "The next stop on the TED Idea Search is Athens, birthplace of democracy and the world's oldest debating tradition. Nine speakers - from a fashion manufacturer taking on modern slavery to a microbiologist tackling the science of bad breath - go head-to-head for a shot to speak on the TED stage in Vancouver. Rehearsals are rocky, nerves are real and the stakes couldn't be higher - and only one speaker gets to move on and represent Athens to the world.", 'transcript': 'TED Idea Search opens by framing the central tension behind Athens, Greece. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED Originals. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['curious minds', 'team discussion', 'classroom']}, {'source_id': '173420', 'title': 'What would your "deathbed self" tell you today?', 'slug': 'lauren-deeley-what-would-your-deathbed-self-tell-you-today', 'speaker': 'Lauren Deeley', 'event': 'TEDNext 2025', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 379, 'duration_minutes': 6, 'published_at': '2026-03-10', 'recorded_on': '2025-11-10', 'views': 252860, 'topics': ['future', 'work', 'personal growth', 'self', 'money', 'life'], 'image': 'images/talk_046_lauren-deeley-what-would-your-deathbed-self-tell.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/lauren_deeley_what_would_your_deathbed_self_tell_you_today', 'description': 'What if the key to making better decisions today is getting to know the person you\'ll become tomorrow? Drawing on psychological research and real-life stories, private wealth advisor Lauren Deeley explores how building a meaningful connection with your "deathbed self" can bring more clarity, joy and intention to the life you\'re building right now.', 'transcript': 'Lauren Deeley opens by framing the central tension behind What would your "deathbed self" tell you today?. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TEDNext 2025. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['solo learning', 'research notes', 'evening watch']}, {'source_id': '174009', 'title': 'Mumbai, India', 'slug': 'ted-idea-search-mumbai-india', 'speaker': 'TED Idea Search', 'event': 'TED Originals', 'talk_type': 'Original Content', 'duration_seconds': 2738, 'duration_minutes': 46, 'published_at': '2026-03-09', 'recorded_on': '2026-03-09', 'views': 22102, 'topics': ['social change'], 'image': 'images/talk_047_ted-idea-search-mumbai-india.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/ted_idea_search_mumbai_india', 'description': "In Mumbai, the TED Idea Search lands in India's bustling financial and creative capital, where 10 speakers are challenged to deliver the talk of their lives and compete for a one-of-a-kind opportunity: a spot on the TED stage in Vancouver. What emerges is a moving portrait of vulnerability and ambition, as ideas about vanishing tribal art, maternal health and India's forgotten fashion history look to shift perspectives on a global scale. Only one can make it through - who will it be?", 'transcript': 'TED Idea Search opens by framing the central tension behind Mumbai, India. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED Originals. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['curious minds', 'team discussion', 'classroom']}, {'source_id': '173439', 'title': 'Why you should keep a list of what makes you laugh', 'slug': 'chris-duffy-why-you-should-keep-a-list-of-what-makes-you-laugh', 'speaker': 'Chris Duffy', 'event': 'TED Talks Daily Book Club', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 3426, 'duration_minutes': 57, 'published_at': '2026-03-09', 'recorded_on': '2026-02-18', 'views': 229371, 'topics': ['culture', 'creativity', 'personal growth', 'comedy', 'humor'], 'image': 'images/talk_048_chris-duffy-why-you-should-keep-a-list-of-what-m.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/chris_duffy_why_you_should_keep_a_list_of_what_makes_you_laugh', 'description': 'The world is weird and hilarious - if you know where to look, says comedian Chris Duffy. In conversation with "TED Talks Daily" host Elise Hu, Duffy breaks down three practical pillars of humor, showing how laughter can help you feel present, creative and connected, even when the world feels overwhelming. (This conversation was part of an exclusive TED Membership event. TED Membership is the best way to support and engage with the big ideas you love from TED. To learn more, visit ted.com/membership.)', 'transcript': 'Chris Duffy opens by framing the central tension behind Why you should keep a list of what makes you laugh. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED Talks Daily Book Club. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['solo learning', 'research notes', 'evening watch']}, {'source_id': '172133', 'title': 'Conservation: a love story', 'slug': 'elsaphan-njora-conservation-a-love-story', 'speaker': 'Elsaphan Njora', 'event': 'TED Countdown Summit 2025', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 520, 'duration_minutes': 9, 'published_at': '2026-03-06', 'recorded_on': '2025-06-17', 'views': 208417, 'topics': ['climate change', 'nature', 'love', 'biodiversity', 'conservation', 'countdown'], 'image': 'images/talk_049_elsaphan-njora-conservation-a-love-story.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/elsaphan_njora_conservation_a_love_story', 'description': "What if the key to saving nature isn't just about science or policy, but love? Love for the land, for the people who depend on it, for the world we leave behind. Artist Elsaphan Njora has journeyed across Kenya witnessing ecosystems vanish, from Indigenous forests to sacred lakes. But he's also seen communities breathing life back into rivers, forests and coasts in creative, unexpected ways - showing that conservation can flourish alongside livelihoods, and that even the most threatened landscapes can be reborn.", 'transcript': 'Elsaphan Njora opens by framing the central tension behind Conservation: a love story. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED Countdown Summit 2025. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['curious minds', 'team discussion', 'classroom']}, {'source_id': '173850', 'title': 'Sydney, Australia', 'slug': 'ted-idea-search-sydney-australia', 'speaker': 'TED Idea Search', 'event': 'TED Originals', 'talk_type': 'Original Content', 'duration_seconds': 2625, 'duration_minutes': 44, 'published_at': '2026-03-04', 'recorded_on': '2026-03-04', 'views': 46087, 'topics': ['society'], 'image': 'images/talk_050_ted-idea-search-sydney-australia.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/ted_idea_search_sydney_australia', 'description': "In the premiere of the TED Idea Search, we travel to Sydney, Australia, where 10 brilliant people take the stage for the shot of a lifetime: a chance to speak at the TED conference in Vancouver. From a wildlife scientist deploying AI to bust illegal trafficking networks to Australia's own human rights commissioner sounding the alarm on brain-reading technology, these speakers bring ideas that could genuinely shift how we live. But only one can win - and the choice comes down to a single, unforgettable talk that leaves the audience (and the judges) blown away.", 'transcript': 'TED Idea Search opens by framing the central tension behind Sydney, Australia. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED Originals. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['solo learning', 'research notes', 'evening watch']}, {'source_id': '173043', 'title': '3 habits to practice curiosity - and escape your phone', 'slug': 'nayeema-raza-3-habits-to-practice-curiosity-and-escape-your-phone', 'speaker': 'Nayeema Raza', 'event': 'TEDNext 2025', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 312, 'duration_minutes': 5, 'published_at': '2026-03-04', 'recorded_on': '2025-11-11', 'views': 554563, 'topics': ['culture', 'technology', 'social change', 'society', 'curiosity'], 'image': 'images/talk_051_nayeema-raza-3-habits-to-practice-curiosity-and-.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/nayeema_raza_3_habits_to_practice_curiosity_and_escape_your_phone', 'description': "We're so entangled with our devices that online has started to feel more real than IRL, says journalist Nayeema Raza. As screens reshape how we connect and relate, she offers three practical habits to reignite curiosity, restore presence and break free from our phones.", 'transcript': 'Nayeema Raza opens by framing the central tension behind 3 habits to practice curiosity - and escape your phone. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TEDNext 2025. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['curious minds', 'team discussion', 'classroom']}, {'source_id': '173440', 'title': '4 relationship traps that lead to burnout', 'slug': 'eric-quintane-4-relationship-traps-that-lead-to-burnout', 'speaker': 'Eric Quintane', 'event': 'TEDxESMTBerlin', 'talk_type': 'TEDx Talk', 'duration_seconds': 991, 'duration_minutes': 17, 'published_at': '2026-03-04', 'recorded_on': '2025-02-01', 'views': 285438, 'topics': ['business', 'psychology', 'relationships', 'communication', 'work', 'personal growth', 'society', 'tedx'], 'image': 'images/talk_052_eric-quintane-4-relationship-traps-that-lead-to-.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/eric_quintane_4_relationship_traps_that_lead_to_burnout', 'description': 'Are your workplace relationships quietly burning you out? Drawing on large-scale research across industries, organizational behavior researcher Eric Quintane reveals four hidden relational traps woven into the fabric of work - and explores how connection shapes resilience, vulnerability and burnout.', 'transcript': 'Eric Quintane opens by framing the central tension behind 4 relationship traps that lead to burnout. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TEDxESMTBerlin. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['solo learning', 'research notes', 'evening watch']}, {'source_id': '173576', 'title': 'Love, intimacy and connection in the age of AI', 'slug': 'bryony-cole-love-intimacy-and-connection-in-the-age-of-ai', 'speaker': 'Bryony Cole', 'event': 'TED Membership', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 2631, 'duration_minutes': 44, 'published_at': '2026-03-03', 'recorded_on': '2026-02-05', 'views': 203689, 'topics': ['technology', 'love', 'relationships', 'ai', 'sex', 'ted membership'], 'image': 'images/talk_053_bryony-cole-love-intimacy-and-connection-in-the-.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/bryony_cole_love_intimacy_and_connection_in_the_age_of_ai', 'description': "Relationships were never meant to be efficient, says sextech expert Bryony Cole, and yet AI companions are increasingly designed to be exactly that. As intimate relationships between humans and AI become more common, Cole challenges us to think more deliberately about how we shape our connections to machines - and with each other. (This conversation, hosted by TED's Whitney Pennington Rodgers, was part of an exclusive TED Membership event. TED Membership is the best way to support and engage with the big ideas you love from TED. To learn more, visit ted.com/membership.)", 'transcript': 'Bryony Cole opens by framing the central tension behind Love, intimacy and connection in the age of AI. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED Membership. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['curious minds', 'team discussion', 'classroom']}, {'source_id': '173044', 'title': 'The sneaky language tricks cults use to influence you', 'slug': 'amanda-montell-the-sneaky-language-tricks-cults-use-to-influence-you', 'speaker': 'Amanda Montell', 'event': 'TEDNext 2025', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 354, 'duration_minutes': 6, 'published_at': '2026-03-02', 'recorded_on': '2025-11-11', 'views': 260199, 'topics': ['culture', 'media', 'relationships', 'communication', 'community', 'language', 'society'], 'image': 'images/talk_054_amanda-montell-the-sneaky-language-tricks-cults-.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/amanda_montell_the_sneaky_language_tricks_cults_use_to_influence_you', 'description': "In the age of social media and wellness trends, the comments section is as good as a cult compound, says linguist and cultural commentator Amanda Montell. Using Taylor Swift's throng of devoted Swifties as her guide, she exposes three sneaky language tactics that cults use to influence us (for better or for worse), revealing why none of us are as cult-proof as we'd like to think.", 'transcript': 'Amanda Montell opens by framing the central tension behind The sneaky language tricks cults use to influence you. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TEDNext 2025. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['solo learning', 'research notes', 'evening watch']}, {'source_id': '173511', 'title': 'The attack on Iran - why now?', 'slug': 'ian-bremmer-the-attack-on-iran-why-now', 'speaker': 'Ian Bremmer', 'event': 'TED Explains the World with Ian Bremmer', 'talk_type': 'Original Content', 'duration_seconds': 2669, 'duration_minutes': 44, 'published_at': '2026-03-01', 'recorded_on': '2026-02-28', 'views': 684021, 'topics': ['global issues', 'politics', 'military', 'war', 'government', 'middle east', 'policy', 'international relations', 'current events'], 'image': 'images/talk_055_ian-bremmer-the-attack-on-iran-why-now.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/ian_bremmer_the_attack_on_iran_why_now', 'description': 'On the morning of February 28, 2026, the US and Israel bombed several parts of Iran, including the Tehran compound of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Geopolitical expert and Eurasia Group founder Ian Bremmer breaks down why US President Donald Trump made the decision to strike, what it means for hopes of "regime change" and the key details you need to know about this perilous moment in global history. (This interview, hosted by TED\'s Helen Walters, was recorded on February 28, 2026.)', 'transcript': 'Ian Bremmer opens by framing the central tension behind The attack on Iran - why now?. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED Explains the World with Ian Bremmer. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['curious minds', 'team discussion', 'classroom']}, {'source_id': '173004', 'title': "What to do when you're told there's nothing left to try", 'slug': 'david-fajgenbaum-and-kiah-williams-what-to-do-when-you-re-told-there-s-nothing-left-to-try', 'speaker': 'David Fajgenbaum and Kiah Williams', 'event': 'TEDNext 2025', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 1720, 'duration_minutes': 29, 'published_at': '2026-02-27', 'recorded_on': '2025-11-10', 'views': 220867, 'topics': ['science', 'technology', 'social change', 'health', 'health care', 'medicine', 'poverty', 'personal growth', 'ai', 'public health', 'medical research', 'the audacious project', 'artificial intelligence'], 'image': 'images/talk_056_david-fajgenbaum-and-kiah-williams-what-to-do-wh.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/david_fajgenbaum_and_kiah_williams_what_to_do_when_you_re_told_there_s_nothing_left_to_try', 'description': "What do you do when the world declares something impossible? When physician-scientist David Fajgenbaum was dying from a rare disease and social entrepreneur Kiah Williams was confronting the realities of economic hardship, they began asking a different question: What can I do today? In this conversation, they discuss how turning hope into action can drive meaningful change - one step at a time. (This conversation is hosted by The Audacious Project's Alexandra Tillmann.)", 'transcript': "David Fajgenbaum and Kiah Williams opens by framing the central tension behind What to do when you're told there's nothing left to try. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TEDNext 2025. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.", 'recommended_for': ['solo learning', 'research notes', 'evening watch']}, {'source_id': '172996', 'title': 'My year living with a robot', 'slug': 'emily-kate-genatowski-my-year-living-with-a-robot', 'speaker': 'Emily Kate Genatowski', 'event': 'TEDAI Vienna 2025', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 830, 'duration_minutes': 14, 'published_at': '2026-02-25', 'recorded_on': '2025-09-26', 'views': 246590, 'topics': ['technology', 'robots', 'ai', 'life'], 'image': 'images/talk_057_emily-kate-genatowski-my-year-living-with-a-robo.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/emily_kate_genatowski_my_year_living_with_a_robot', 'description': "Imagine a robot moving into your home. How would it change your daily life? Historian Emily Kate Genatowski shares five eye-opening lessons from a year living with her AI-powered robot roommate, from the quirky and chaotic to the surprisingly mundane. Her experiences show that the future of robots isn't science fiction - it's practical, messy and already here.", 'transcript': 'Emily Kate Genatowski opens by framing the central tension behind My year living with a robot. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TEDAI Vienna 2025. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['curious minds', 'team discussion', 'classroom']}, {'source_id': '172999', 'title': 'Jermaine Dupri on the art of making a hit | On the Spot', 'slug': 'jermaine-dupri-jermaine-dupri-on-the-art-of-making-a-hit-on-the-spot', 'speaker': 'Jermaine Dupri', 'event': 'TEDNext 2025', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 660, 'duration_minutes': 11, 'published_at': '2026-02-26', 'recorded_on': '2025-11-10', 'views': 211240, 'topics': ['culture', 'entertainment', 'music', 'collaboration', 'creativity', 'art'], 'image': 'images/talk_058_jermaine-dupri-jermaine-dupri-on-the-art-of-maki.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/jermaine_dupri_jermaine_dupri_on_the_art_of_making_a_hit_on_the_spot', 'description': 'Legendary music producer Jermaine Dupri pulls back the curtain on how hit songs really get made in TED\'s rapid-fire Q&A format, "On the Spot." Answering a stream of unexpected questions, he covers what makes a good hook, why he doesn\'t chase "cool," how he helped build Atlanta\'s sound and more.', 'transcript': 'Jermaine Dupri opens by framing the central tension behind Jermaine Dupri on the art of making a hit | On the Spot. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TEDNext 2025. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['solo learning', 'research notes', 'evening watch']}, {'source_id': '171661', 'title': 'The controversial climate tool funding real change', 'slug': 'sandeep-roy-choudhury-the-controversial-climate-tool-funding-real-change', 'speaker': 'Sandeep Roy Choudhury', 'event': 'TED Countdown Summit 2025', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 535, 'duration_minutes': 9, 'published_at': '2026-02-24', 'recorded_on': '2025-06-17', 'views': 221876, 'topics': ['climate change', 'environment', 'sustainability', 'finance', 'countdown'], 'image': 'images/talk_059_sandeep-roy-choudhury-the-controversial-climate-.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/sandeep_roy_choudhury_the_controversial_climate_tool_funding_real_change', 'description': "If a company plants trees to offset its pollution, is that climate progress - or is it greenwashing? Critics of carbon markets say it's the latter. But Sandeep Roy Choudhury, who's spent two decades financing climate projects from rural cookstoves to coastal forests, says the real failure is discouraging companies from even trying. Hear his case for why we shouldn't let perfection block meaningful action on climate change.", 'transcript': 'Sandeep Roy Choudhury opens by framing the central tension behind The controversial climate tool funding real change. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED Countdown Summit 2025. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['curious minds', 'team discussion', 'classroom']}, {'source_id': '172142', 'title': 'A surprisingly effective way to fight misinformation', 'slug': 'dave-jorgenson-a-surprisingly-effective-way-to-fight-misinformation', 'speaker': 'Dave Jorgenson', 'event': 'TEDNext 2025', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 754, 'duration_minutes': 13, 'published_at': '2026-02-23', 'recorded_on': '2025-11-09', 'views': 406598, 'topics': ['culture', 'media', 'humor', 'society', 'internet'], 'image': 'images/talk_060_dave-jorgenson-a-surprisingly-effective-way-to-f.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/dave_jorgenson_a_surprisingly_effective_way_to_fight_misinformation', 'description': "What if the best defense against misinformation isn't panic, but a punchline? Journalist and comedian Dave Jorgenson explores how misinformation has proliferated throughout history - from the age of Plato to the era of viral TikToks. With his own short, absurdist sketches that explain the news, he shows how humor can cut through fear, spark curiosity and explore nuanced truth.", 'transcript': 'Dave Jorgenson opens by framing the central tension behind A surprisingly effective way to fight misinformation. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TEDNext 2025. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['solo learning', 'research notes', 'evening watch']}, {'source_id': '172495', 'title': 'How a viral choreographer makes his moves', 'slug': 'sean-bankhead-how-a-viral-choreographer-makes-his-moves', 'speaker': 'Sean Bankhead', 'event': 'TEDNext 2025', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 399, 'duration_minutes': 7, 'published_at': '2026-02-20', 'recorded_on': '2025-11-09', 'views': 26868, 'topics': ['culture', 'music', 'performance', 'art', 'dance'], 'image': 'images/talk_061_sean-bankhead-how-a-viral-choreographer-makes-hi.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/sean_bankhead_how_a_viral_choreographer_makes_his_moves', 'description': 'In a swaggering performance, choreographer Sean Bankhead and his students perform the viral dance he designed for Victoria Monet\'s hit song "On My Mama." Rooted in Black culture and inspired by generations of iconic artists, Bankhead blends expertise with at least one move everyone can try - showing how choreography doesn\'t just reflect culture, it drives it forward.', 'transcript': 'Sean Bankhead opens by framing the central tension behind How a viral choreographer makes his moves. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TEDNext 2025. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['curious minds', 'team discussion', 'classroom']}, {'source_id': '172774', 'title': "The story you're not hearing about AI data centers", 'slug': 'ay-e-coskun-the-story-you-re-not-hearing-about-ai-data-centers', 'speaker': 'Ayse Coskun', 'event': 'TEDAI San Francisco', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 717, 'duration_minutes': 12, 'published_at': '2026-02-19', 'recorded_on': '2025-10-21', 'views': 302717, 'topics': ['environment', 'sustainability', 'technology', 'energy', 'ai', 'data', 'renewable energy'], 'image': 'images/talk_062_ay-e-coskun-the-story-you-re-not-hearing-about-a.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/ay_e_coskun_the_story_you_re_not_hearing_about_ai_data_centers', 'description': "The race to build smarter AI is crashing into a physical limitation: the power grid simply can't keep up with the energy demands of data centers. Computer scientist Ayse Coskun shows how we could turn this problem on its head, transforming AI facilities into virtual batteries that help stabilize the grid and accelerate clean energy. Learn why the technology causing this crisis might be the only thing smart enough to fix it.", 'transcript': "Ayse Coskun opens by framing the central tension behind The story you're not hearing about AI data centers. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TEDAI San Francisco. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.", 'recommended_for': ['solo learning', 'research notes', 'evening watch']}, {'source_id': '170176', 'title': 'How to be a great listener', 'slug': 'maegan-stephens-nicole-lowenbraun-how-to-be-a-great-listener', 'speaker': 'Maegan Stephens, Nicole Lowenbraun', 'event': 'TED@BCG', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 706, 'duration_minutes': 12, 'published_at': '2026-02-19', 'recorded_on': '2025-10-23', 'views': 357273, 'topics': ['communication', 'leadership', 'work', 'trust', 'goals'], 'image': 'images/talk_063_maegan-stephens-nicole-lowenbraun-how-to-be-a-gr.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/maegan_stephens_nicole_lowenbraun_how_to_be_a_great_listener', 'description': 'Have you ever left a meeting thinking: everyone talked, but nothing was achieved? Chances are that people were listening to each other, just not in the same way. Listening experts Maegan Stephens and Nicole Lowenbraun unpack the four different ways to listen, sharing a practical framework that could change how you respond, build trust and get results - starting with just one simple question.', 'transcript': 'Maegan Stephens, Nicole Lowenbraun opens by framing the central tension behind How to be a great listener. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TED@BCG. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.', 'recommended_for': ['curious minds', 'team discussion', 'classroom']}, {'source_id': '170828', 'title': "What you know that AI doesn't", 'slug': 'priyanka-vergadia-what-you-know-that-ai-doesn-t', 'speaker': 'Priyanka Vergadia', 'event': 'TEDNext 2025', 'talk_type': 'TED Stage Talk', 'duration_seconds': 559, 'duration_minutes': 9, 'published_at': '2026-02-18', 'recorded_on': '2025-11-10', 'views': 278682, 'topics': ['technology', 'collaboration', 'work', 'ai', 'career'], 'image': 'images/talk_064_priyanka-vergadia-what-you-know-that-ai-doesn-t.jpg', 'canonical_url': 'https://www.ted.com/talks/priyanka_vergadia_what_you_know_that_ai_doesn_t', 'description': "AI is good at seeing patterns, but it's humans who figure out what to do next, says technologist Priyanka Vergadia. She shares three stories of human excellence sparked by AI insights and offers a pathway to identify and cultivate your irreplaceable qualities, turning the AI revolution from a threat into an opportunity.", 'transcript': "Priyanka Vergadia opens by framing the central tension behind What you know that AI doesn't. The talk then connects evidence, lived experience, and examples from TEDNext 2025. The closing section asks viewers to compare trade-offs, notice overlooked details, and carry one useful idea into their own community.", 'recommended_for': ['solo learning', 'research notes', 'evening watch']}] PLAYLISTS = [{'slug': 'ai-and-society', 'title': 'AI, Society, and the Future', 'description': 'Talks about artificial intelligence, prediction, work, law, and public life.', 'topic': 'AI|artificial intelligence|future|technology|law'}, {'slug': 'design-and-creativity', 'title': 'Design, Creativity, and Art', 'description': 'A set of design and creativity talks for teams planning a workshop.', 'topic': 'design|creativity|art|architecture|innovation'}, {'slug': 'climate-nature-conservation', 'title': 'Climate, Nature, and Conservation', 'description': 'Talks about conservation, clean energy, oceans, animals, and climate action.', 'topic': 'nature|climate change|renewable energy|conservation|ocean|animals|wildlife'}, {'slug': 'health-science-body', 'title': 'Health, Science, and the Body', 'description': 'Science and medicine talks with practical questions for public health.', 'topic': 'health|health care|medicine|disease|biology|science'}, {'slug': 'culture-democracy-stories', 'title': 'Culture, Democracy, and Stories', 'description': 'Talks about culture, rights, media, storytelling, and civic life.', 'topic': 'culture|democracy|government|media|storytelling|society|social change'}, {'slug': 'work-business-leadership', 'title': 'Work, Business, and Leadership', 'description': 'Talks about leadership, organizations, money, careers, and decision-making.', 'topic': 'business|work|leadership|money|finance|economics'}, {'slug': 'music-performance-art', 'title': 'Music, Performance, and Art', 'description': 'Performances and creative talks for audiences comparing style, culture, and sound.', 'topic': 'music|performance|dance|sound|art'}] From 0a7c47a6965b8ae76dd53aa5c2c91572c6dd9b43 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Django-Jiang <43953876+Django-Jiang@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Sat, 18 Jul 2026 16:02:57 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 6/7] Add TED task verifiers and fix task issues found in review MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit Based on #1 (TED mirror by @shanjiaming). Adds the reviewer grading contract and fixes task-definition issues surfaced in review. Verifiers (sites/ted/verify/): verify_lib.py + verify_0..17.py — deterministic-first (nav-evidence + answer match + DB after-state), LLM utilities anchored on frozen ground truth. verifier_path + judge_rubric recorded in tasks.jsonl. Validated: no-op FAILs 18/18, correct solve PASSes 18/18, wrong answers/actions FAIL. Task fixes (sites/ted/tasks.jsonl): - Add demo credentials to account-bound tasks (1/4/7/9/12). - De-shortcut prior-knowledge-answerable tasks: TED--5 -> exact title; TED--17 -> event month (Nov 2025) instead of city (Atlanta). - TED--7: retarget from TED Countdown Summit 2025 (Alice is seed-registered -> no-op) to TED2026. --- sites/ted/tasks.jsonl | 36 ++-- sites/ted/verify/verify_0.py | 33 ++++ sites/ted/verify/verify_1.py | 41 +++++ sites/ted/verify/verify_10.py | 34 ++++ sites/ted/verify/verify_11.py | 30 ++++ sites/ted/verify/verify_12.py | 47 ++++++ sites/ted/verify/verify_13.py | 33 ++++ sites/ted/verify/verify_14.py | 32 ++++ sites/ted/verify/verify_15.py | 38 +++++ sites/ted/verify/verify_16.py | 43 +++++ sites/ted/verify/verify_17.py | 31 ++++ sites/ted/verify/verify_2.py | 34 ++++ sites/ted/verify/verify_3.py | 40 +++++ sites/ted/verify/verify_4.py | 33 ++++ sites/ted/verify/verify_5.py | 35 ++++ sites/ted/verify/verify_6.py | 31 ++++ sites/ted/verify/verify_7.py | 42 +++++ sites/ted/verify/verify_8.py | 38 +++++ sites/ted/verify/verify_9.py | 45 +++++ sites/ted/verify/verify_lib.py | 292 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 20 files changed, 970 insertions(+), 18 deletions(-) create mode 100644 sites/ted/verify/verify_0.py create mode 100644 sites/ted/verify/verify_1.py create mode 100644 sites/ted/verify/verify_10.py create mode 100644 sites/ted/verify/verify_11.py create mode 100644 sites/ted/verify/verify_12.py create mode 100644 sites/ted/verify/verify_13.py create mode 100644 sites/ted/verify/verify_14.py create mode 100644 sites/ted/verify/verify_15.py create mode 100644 sites/ted/verify/verify_16.py create mode 100644 sites/ted/verify/verify_17.py create mode 100644 sites/ted/verify/verify_2.py create mode 100644 sites/ted/verify/verify_3.py create mode 100644 sites/ted/verify/verify_4.py create mode 100644 sites/ted/verify/verify_5.py create mode 100644 sites/ted/verify/verify_6.py create mode 100644 sites/ted/verify/verify_7.py create mode 100644 sites/ted/verify/verify_8.py create mode 100644 sites/ted/verify/verify_9.py create mode 100644 sites/ted/verify/verify_lib.py diff --git a/sites/ted/tasks.jsonl b/sites/ted/tasks.jsonl index b6f66000..d8b6a125 100644 --- a/sites/ted/tasks.jsonl +++ b/sites/ted/tasks.jsonl @@ -1,18 +1,18 @@ -{"web_name": "TED", "id": "TED--0", "ques": "Search for talks about AI and open the Anil Seth talk. What is the talk duration in minutes?", "web": "http://localhost:40016/", "upstream_url": "https://www.ted.com/"} -{"web_name": "TED", "id": "TED--1", "ques": "Find a TED2026 talk about driverless cars and save it to Alice Johnson's account with the note 'mobility planning'.", "web": "http://localhost:40016/", "upstream_url": "https://www.ted.com/"} -{"web_name": "TED", "id": "TED--2", "ques": "Browse the design topic and open Debbie Millman's TEDNext 2025 talk that is shorter than 10 minutes. What is its duration in minutes?", "web": "http://localhost:40016/", "upstream_url": "https://www.ted.com/"} -{"web_name": "TED", "id": "TED--3", "ques": "Open the climate and nature playlist and name one talk recorded at the TED Countdown Summit 2025.", "web": "http://localhost:40016/", "upstream_url": "https://www.ted.com/"} -{"web_name": "TED", "id": "TED--4", "ques": "Log in as alice.j@test.com and change the newsletter topic to conservation.", "web": "http://localhost:40016/", "upstream_url": "https://www.ted.com/"} -{"web_name": "TED", "id": "TED--5", "ques": "Find the talk by Malala Yousafzai and list two topics attached to it.", "web": "http://localhost:40016/", "upstream_url": "https://www.ted.com/"} -{"web_name": "TED", "id": "TED--6", "ques": "Search for 'clean energy' and open the result by Kimiko Hirata. What event is it from?", "web": "http://localhost:40016/", "upstream_url": "https://www.ted.com/"} -{"web_name": "TED", "id": "TED--7", "ques": "Register interest in the TED Countdown Summit 2025 event while logged in as Alice Johnson.", "web": "http://localhost:40016/", "upstream_url": "https://www.ted.com/"} -{"web_name": "TED", "id": "TED--8", "ques": "Compare Alexi Pappas's \"Why I love my bad days\" with Debbie Millman's \"You got what you wanted. Now what?\" Which one is shorter?", "web": "http://localhost:40016/", "upstream_url": "https://www.ted.com/"} -{"web_name": "TED", "id": "TED--9", "ques": "Find a talk about Parkinson's and save it to the current account with a note for public health review.", "web": "http://localhost:40016/", "upstream_url": "https://www.ted.com/"} -{"web_name": "TED", "id": "TED--10", "ques": "Open the AI, Society, and the Future playlist. Which included talk discusses a Supreme Court case?", "web": "http://localhost:40016/", "upstream_url": "https://www.ted.com/"} -{"web_name": "TED", "id": "TED--11", "ques": "Use filters to find TED2026 talks under 10 minutes and open the talk by Maya Higa.", "web": "http://localhost:40016/", "upstream_url": "https://www.ted.com/"} -{"web_name": "TED", "id": "TED--12", "ques": "Log in as alice.j@test.com and remove one saved talk that is not about AI from the account page.", "web": "http://localhost:40016/", "upstream_url": "https://www.ted.com/"} -{"web_name": "TED", "id": "TED--13", "ques": "Find the science topic page and identify the TEDx talk specifically about wine tasting.", "web": "http://localhost:40016/", "upstream_url": "https://www.ted.com/"} -{"web_name": "TED", "id": "TED--14", "ques": "Search for 'architecture 3D printing' and open the talk about traditional architecture. Who is the speaker?", "web": "http://localhost:40016/", "upstream_url": "https://www.ted.com/"} -{"web_name": "TED", "id": "TED--15", "ques": "Find the music topic talks by Akoth Jumadi and Mr. Lu and by Turkana Sessions. Which one has more views?", "web": "http://localhost:40016/", "upstream_url": "https://www.ted.com/"} -{"web_name": "TED", "id": "TED--16", "ques": "Create a new account, save the Peter Steinberger AI agent talk, then confirm it appears under saved talks.", "web": "http://localhost:40016/", "upstream_url": "https://www.ted.com/"} -{"web_name": "TED", "id": "TED--17", "ques": "Open events and identify the city for the TEDNext 2025 event.", "web": "http://localhost:40016/", "upstream_url": "https://www.ted.com/"} +{"web_name": "TED", "id": "TED--0", "ques": "Search for talks about AI and open the Anil Seth talk. What is the talk duration in minutes?", "web": "http://localhost:40016/", "upstream_url": "https://www.ted.com/", "verifier_path": "sites/ted/verify/verify_0.py", "judge_rubric": "FACT CHECKPOINTS: (1) The agent MUST open Anil Seth's talk 'Why AI is unlikely to become conscious'. (2) The reported duration MUST be 15 minutes. (3) Final answer non-empty. FAIL if: the talk detail page was never opened; the duration is not 15; empty answer."} +{"web_name": "TED", "id": "TED--1", "ques": "Find a TED2026 talk about driverless cars and save it to Alice Johnson's account (email: alice.j@test.com, password: TestPass123!) with the note 'mobility planning'.", "web": "http://localhost:40016/", "upstream_url": "https://www.ted.com/", "verifier_path": "sites/ted/verify/verify_1.py", "judge_rubric": "FACT CHECKPOINTS: (1) The agent MUST log in as Alice (alice.j@test.com / TestPass123!). (2) The agent MUST open the TED2026 driverless-cars talk (Waymo, Tekedra Mawakana & Sal Khan). (3) The talk MUST be saved to Alice's account with a note containing 'mobility planning'. (4) Final answer non-empty. FAIL if: no login; the Waymo talk was not saved; the note does not mention 'mobility planning'; empty answer."} +{"web_name": "TED", "id": "TED--2", "ques": "Browse the design topic and open Debbie Millman's TEDNext 2025 talk that is shorter than 10 minutes. What is its duration in minutes?", "web": "http://localhost:40016/", "upstream_url": "https://www.ted.com/", "verifier_path": "sites/ted/verify/verify_2.py", "judge_rubric": "FACT CHECKPOINTS: (1) The agent MUST open Debbie Millman's TEDNext 2025 talk shorter than 10 minutes ('You got what you wanted. Now what?'). (2) The reported duration MUST be 8 minutes. (3) Final answer non-empty. FAIL if: the correct talk detail page was never opened; the duration is not 8; the 18-minute co-talk was reported instead; empty answer."} +{"web_name": "TED", "id": "TED--3", "ques": "Open the climate and nature playlist and name one talk recorded at the TED Countdown Summit 2025.", "web": "http://localhost:40016/", "upstream_url": "https://www.ted.com/", "verifier_path": "sites/ted/verify/verify_3.py", "judge_rubric": "FACT CHECKPOINTS: (1) The agent MUST open the Climate, Nature, and Conservation playlist. (2) The named talk MUST be one recorded at TED Countdown Summit 2025 that appears in that playlist (e.g. 'Conservation: a love story', 'A cheat sheet for accelerating clean energy'). (3) Final answer non-empty. FAIL if: the playlist was never opened; the named talk is not a TED Countdown Summit 2025 talk in the playlist; empty answer."} +{"web_name": "TED", "id": "TED--4", "ques": "Log in with the demo account (email: alice.j@test.com, password: TestPass123!) and change the newsletter topic to conservation.", "web": "http://localhost:40016/", "upstream_url": "https://www.ted.com/", "verifier_path": "sites/ted/verify/verify_4.py", "judge_rubric": "FACT CHECKPOINTS: (1) The agent MUST log in as Alice (alice.j@test.com / TestPass123!) — /login visited. (2) After the run Alice's newsletter topic MUST be 'conservation' (set via /account). (3) Final answer non-empty. FAIL if: no login; the newsletter topic is not 'conservation'; /account never visited; empty answer."} +{"web_name": "TED", "id": "TED--5", "ques": "Find the talk by Malala Yousafzai. What is the exact title of the talk?", "web": "http://localhost:40016/", "upstream_url": "https://www.ted.com/", "verifier_path": "sites/ted/verify/verify_5.py", "judge_rubric": "FACT CHECKPOINTS: (1) The agent MUST open Malala Yousafzai's talk detail page (listing cards show only the speaker, so the detail page must be opened to read the title). (2) The reported title MUST be 'What I got wrong about changing the world'. (3) Final answer non-empty. FAIL if: the talk detail page was never opened; the title is wrong or missing; empty answer."} +{"web_name": "TED", "id": "TED--6", "ques": "Search for 'clean energy' and open the result by Kimiko Hirata. What event is it from?", "web": "http://localhost:40016/", "upstream_url": "https://www.ted.com/", "verifier_path": "sites/ted/verify/verify_6.py", "judge_rubric": "FACT CHECKPOINTS: (1) The agent MUST open Kimiko Hirata's talk 'A cheat sheet for accelerating clean energy'. (2) The reported event MUST be 'TED Countdown Summit 2025'. (3) Final answer non-empty. FAIL if: the talk detail page was never opened; the event is wrong; empty answer."} +{"web_name": "TED", "id": "TED--7", "ques": "Register interest in the TED2026 event while logged in as Alice Johnson (email: alice.j@test.com, password: TestPass123!).", "web": "http://localhost:40016/", "upstream_url": "https://www.ted.com/", "verifier_path": "sites/ted/verify/verify_7.py", "judge_rubric": "FACT CHECKPOINTS: (1) The agent MUST log in as Alice (alice.j@test.com / TestPass123!). (2) The agent MUST register Alice for the TED2026 event via the events page (/events). (3) After the run Alice MUST hold a registration for TED2026 (she was not registered for it initially). (4) Final answer non-empty. FAIL if: no login; Alice is not registered for TED2026 after the run; /events never visited; empty answer."} +{"web_name": "TED", "id": "TED--8", "ques": "Compare Alexi Pappas's \"Why I love my bad days\" with Debbie Millman's \"You got what you wanted. Now what?\" Which one is shorter?", "web": "http://localhost:40016/", "upstream_url": "https://www.ted.com/", "verifier_path": "sites/ted/verify/verify_8.py", "judge_rubric": "FACT CHECKPOINTS: (1) The agent MUST open BOTH Alexi Pappas's 'Why I love my bad days' and Debbie Millman's 'You got what you wanted. Now what?'. (2) The answer MUST identify Alexi Pappas's talk (5 minutes) as the shorter one. (3) Final answer non-empty. FAIL if: either talk detail page was not opened; the answer names the wrong talk as shorter; empty answer."} +{"web_name": "TED", "id": "TED--9", "ques": "Find a talk about Parkinson's and save it to Alice Johnson's account (email: alice.j@test.com, password: TestPass123!) with a note for public health review.", "web": "http://localhost:40016/", "upstream_url": "https://www.ted.com/", "verifier_path": "sites/ted/verify/verify_9.py", "judge_rubric": "FACT CHECKPOINTS: (1) The agent MUST log in as Alice (alice.j@test.com / TestPass123!). (2) The agent MUST open Joy Milne's Parkinson's talk ('The nurse who can smell Parkinson's'). (3) The talk MUST be saved to Alice's account with a non-empty note related to public health review. (4) Final answer non-empty. FAIL if: no login; the Parkinson's talk was not saved; the note is empty/unrelated; empty answer."} +{"web_name": "TED", "id": "TED--10", "ques": "Open the AI, Society, and the Future playlist. Which included talk discusses a Supreme Court case?", "web": "http://localhost:40016/", "upstream_url": "https://www.ted.com/", "verifier_path": "sites/ted/verify/verify_10.py", "judge_rubric": "FACT CHECKPOINTS: (1) The agent MUST open the 'AI, Society, and the Future' playlist. (2) The named talk MUST be Neal Kumar Katyal's 'What really won the trillion-dollar Supreme Court case'. (3) Final answer non-empty. FAIL if: the playlist was never opened; the wrong talk is named; empty answer."} +{"web_name": "TED", "id": "TED--11", "ques": "Use filters to find TED2026 talks under 10 minutes and open the talk by Maya Higa.", "web": "http://localhost:40016/", "upstream_url": "https://www.ted.com/", "verifier_path": "sites/ted/verify/verify_11.py", "judge_rubric": "FACT CHECKPOINTS: (1) The agent MUST use the talks listing/filters (/talks) for TED2026 talks under 10 minutes. (2) The agent MUST open Maya Higa's talk 'The wildlife sanctuary you can visit from anywhere'. (3) Final answer non-empty. FAIL if: the talks listing was never used; Maya Higa's talk detail page was never opened; empty answer."} +{"web_name": "TED", "id": "TED--12", "ques": "Log in with the demo account (email: alice.j@test.com, password: TestPass123!) and remove one saved talk that is not about AI from the account page.", "web": "http://localhost:40016/", "upstream_url": "https://www.ted.com/", "verifier_path": "sites/ted/verify/verify_12.py", "judge_rubric": "FACT CHECKPOINTS: (1) The agent MUST log in as Alice (alice.j@test.com / TestPass123!) — /login visited. (2) The agent MUST remove exactly one saved talk that is NOT about AI from /account. (3) After the run Alice MUST have exactly 3 saved talks, with the AI talk ('How I created OpenClaw...') retained and the removed talk not being the AI one. (4) Final answer non-empty. FAIL if: no login; the AI talk was removed; not exactly one talk removed; /account never visited; empty answer."} +{"web_name": "TED", "id": "TED--13", "ques": "Find the science topic page and identify the TEDx talk specifically about wine tasting.", "web": "http://localhost:40016/", "upstream_url": "https://www.ted.com/", "verifier_path": "sites/ted/verify/verify_13.py", "judge_rubric": "FACT CHECKPOINTS: (1) The agent MUST reach the wine-tasting talk via the science topic. (2) The identified talk MUST be Qian Janice Wang's 'The art and science of wine tasting' (a TEDx talk). (3) Final answer non-empty. FAIL if: the talk detail page was never opened; the wrong talk (e.g. Joy Milne's Parkinson's talk) is named; empty answer."} +{"web_name": "TED", "id": "TED--14", "ques": "Search for 'architecture 3D printing' and open the talk about traditional architecture. Who is the speaker?", "web": "http://localhost:40016/", "upstream_url": "https://www.ted.com/", "verifier_path": "sites/ted/verify/verify_14.py", "judge_rubric": "FACT CHECKPOINTS: (1) The agent MUST search 'architecture 3D printing' and open the traditional-architecture talk. (2) The reported speaker MUST be Riyad Joucka. (3) Final answer non-empty. FAIL if: the talk detail page was never opened; the speaker is wrong (e.g. Kate Canales); empty answer."} +{"web_name": "TED", "id": "TED--15", "ques": "Find the music topic talks by Akoth Jumadi and Mr. Lu and by Turkana Sessions. Which one has more views?", "web": "http://localhost:40016/", "upstream_url": "https://www.ted.com/", "verifier_path": "sites/ted/verify/verify_15.py", "judge_rubric": "FACT CHECKPOINTS: (1) The agent MUST open BOTH music talks — Akoth Jumadi and Mr. Lu, and Turkana Sessions. (2) The answer MUST identify Turkana Sessions as having more views. (3) Final answer non-empty. FAIL if: either talk detail page was not opened; the answer names the wrong talk; empty answer."} +{"web_name": "TED", "id": "TED--16", "ques": "Create a new account, save the Peter Steinberger AI agent talk, then confirm it appears under saved talks.", "web": "http://localhost:40016/", "upstream_url": "https://www.ted.com/", "verifier_path": "sites/ted/verify/verify_16.py", "judge_rubric": "FACT CHECKPOINTS: (1) The agent MUST register a new account (/register). (2) The agent MUST save Peter Steinberger's talk 'How I created OpenClaw, the breakthrough AI agent'. (3) The agent MUST confirm it on the account page (/account), and the new (non-seed) user MUST have that talk saved. (4) Final answer non-empty. FAIL if: no new account created; the OpenClaw talk not saved by the new user; /account never visited; empty answer."} +{"web_name": "TED", "id": "TED--17", "ques": "Open events and identify the month scheduled for the TEDNext 2025 event.", "web": "http://localhost:40016/", "upstream_url": "https://www.ted.com/", "verifier_path": "sites/ted/verify/verify_17.py", "judge_rubric": "FACT CHECKPOINTS: (1) The agent MUST open the events page (/events). (2) The reported month for TEDNext 2025 MUST be November 2025. (3) Final answer non-empty. FAIL if: the events page was never opened; the month is wrong; empty answer."} diff --git a/sites/ted/verify/verify_0.py b/sites/ted/verify/verify_0.py new file mode 100644 index 00000000..edc63420 --- /dev/null +++ b/sites/ted/verify/verify_0.py @@ -0,0 +1,33 @@ +#!/usr/bin/env python3 +"""Deterministic verifier for TED task TED--0. + +Search for AI talks, open Anil Seth's talk, report its duration in minutes. + +Checks (deterministic first; LLM utilities anchored on ground truth): +nav Anil Seth talk detail | answer duration == 15 minutes | screenshot shows duration +Input/Output: see verify_lib.parse_args / Judge.emit. +""" +import os, sys +sys.path.insert(0, os.path.dirname(os.path.abspath(__file__))) +from verify_lib import (load_run, navigated_to, navigated_any, final_answer, last_shot, + norm, contains_all, contains_any, answer_equals, extract_ints, + resolve_db, saved_talks_for, saved_titles_for, note_for_saved, + newsletter_topic_for, registered_events_for, user_emails, + SEED_EMAILS, llm_text_match, llm_screenshot_shows, Judge, parse_args) + +SLUG = "anil-seth-why-ai-is-unlikely-to-become-conscious" + +def main(): + a = parse_args() + j = Judge('TED--0', a.no_llm) + t = load_run(a.run_dir) + fa = final_answer(t) + j.check("nav_anil_seth", navigated_to(t, SLUG), f"navigated={navigated_to(t, SLUG)}") + j.check("answer_duration_15", 15 in extract_ints(fa), f"final={fa!r} ints={extract_ints(fa)}") + ok, ev = llm_text_match(fa, "15 minutes", + "What is the duration in minutes of Anil Seth's talk 'Why AI is unlikely to become conscious'?") + j.check("answer_duration_llm", ok, ev, llm=True) + j.emit() + +if __name__ == "__main__": + main() diff --git a/sites/ted/verify/verify_1.py b/sites/ted/verify/verify_1.py new file mode 100644 index 00000000..90ca3e76 --- /dev/null +++ b/sites/ted/verify/verify_1.py @@ -0,0 +1,41 @@ +#!/usr/bin/env python3 +"""Deterministic verifier for TED task TED--1. + +Find the TED2026 driverless-cars talk and save it to Alice's account with the +note 'mobility planning'. + +Checks (deterministic first; LLM utilities anchored on ground truth): +nav Waymo talk detail + /login | DB after: Waymo saved by alice with note containing 'mobility planning', absent in seed +Input/Output: see verify_lib.parse_args / Judge.emit. +""" +import os, sys +sys.path.insert(0, os.path.dirname(os.path.abspath(__file__))) +from verify_lib import (load_run, navigated_to, navigated_any, final_answer, last_shot, + norm, contains_all, contains_any, answer_equals, extract_ints, + resolve_db, saved_talks_for, saved_titles_for, note_for_saved, + newsletter_topic_for, registered_events_for, user_emails, + SEED_EMAILS, llm_text_match, llm_screenshot_shows, Judge, parse_args) + +SLUG = "tekedra-mawakana-sal-khan-waymo-s-case-for-a-driverless-future" +TITLE_SUB = "driverless future" +EMAIL = "alice.j@test.com" + +def main(): + a = parse_args() + j = Judge('TED--1', a.no_llm) + t = load_run(a.run_dir) + after = resolve_db(a.after_db, a.container, "instance") + init = resolve_db(a.initial_db, a.container, "instance_seed") + note = note_for_saved(after, EMAIL, TITLE_SUB) + init_titles = saved_titles_for(init) + j.check("nav_waymo", navigated_to(t, SLUG), f"navigated={navigated_to(t, SLUG)}") + j.check("db_waymo_saved_by_alice", note is not None, f"note={note!r}") + j.check("db_note_mobility_planning", + note is not None and contains_all(note, ["mobility planning"]), f"note={note!r}") + j.check("db_absent_in_seed", + init_titles is not None and not any(norm(TITLE_SUB) in norm(x) for x in init_titles), + f"initial_saved={init_titles}") + j.emit() + +if __name__ == "__main__": + main() diff --git a/sites/ted/verify/verify_10.py b/sites/ted/verify/verify_10.py new file mode 100644 index 00000000..3b12b3f0 --- /dev/null +++ b/sites/ted/verify/verify_10.py @@ -0,0 +1,34 @@ +#!/usr/bin/env python3 +"""Deterministic verifier for TED task TED--10. + +Open the 'AI, Society, and the Future' playlist; which included talk discusses a +Supreme Court case? -> Neal Kumar Katyal, 'What really won the trillion-dollar +Supreme Court case'. + +Checks (deterministic first; LLM utilities anchored on ground truth): +nav ai-and-society playlist | answer names Neal Katyal / the Supreme Court talk +Input/Output: see verify_lib.parse_args / Judge.emit. +""" +import os, sys +sys.path.insert(0, os.path.dirname(os.path.abspath(__file__))) +from verify_lib import (load_run, navigated_to, navigated_any, final_answer, last_shot, + norm, contains_all, contains_any, answer_equals, extract_ints, + resolve_db, saved_talks_for, saved_titles_for, note_for_saved, + newsletter_topic_for, registered_events_for, user_emails, + SEED_EMAILS, llm_text_match, llm_screenshot_shows, Judge, parse_args) + +def main(): + a = parse_args() + j = Judge('TED--10', a.no_llm) + t = load_run(a.run_dir) + fa = final_answer(t) + j.check("nav_ai_society", navigated_to(t, "playlists/ai-and-society"), + f"navigated={navigated_to(t, 'playlists/ai-and-society')}") + j.check("answer_supreme_court_talk", + contains_any(fa, ["Neal Kumar Katyal", "Neal Katyal", + "What really won the trillion-dollar Supreme Court case"]), + f"final={fa!r}") + j.emit() + +if __name__ == "__main__": + main() diff --git a/sites/ted/verify/verify_11.py b/sites/ted/verify/verify_11.py new file mode 100644 index 00000000..ca9d0873 --- /dev/null +++ b/sites/ted/verify/verify_11.py @@ -0,0 +1,30 @@ +#!/usr/bin/env python3 +"""Deterministic verifier for TED task TED--11. + +Use the filters to find TED2026 talks under 10 minutes and open the talk by +Maya Higa. This is a navigation task (no factual answer required). + +Checks (deterministic first; LLM utilities anchored on ground truth): +nav filtered /talks listing | nav Maya Higa talk detail +Input/Output: see verify_lib.parse_args / Judge.emit. +""" +import os, sys +sys.path.insert(0, os.path.dirname(os.path.abspath(__file__))) +from verify_lib import (load_run, navigated_to, navigated_any, final_answer, last_shot, + norm, contains_all, contains_any, answer_equals, extract_ints, + resolve_db, saved_talks_for, saved_titles_for, note_for_saved, + newsletter_topic_for, registered_events_for, user_emails, + SEED_EMAILS, llm_text_match, llm_screenshot_shows, Judge, parse_args) + +SLUG = "maya-higa-the-wildlife-sanctuary-you-can-visit-from-anywhere" + +def main(): + a = parse_args() + j = Judge('TED--11', a.no_llm) + t = load_run(a.run_dir) + j.check("nav_talks_listing", navigated_to(t, "/talks"), f"navigated={navigated_to(t, '/talks')}") + j.check("nav_maya_higa", navigated_to(t, SLUG), f"navigated={navigated_to(t, SLUG)}") + j.emit() + +if __name__ == "__main__": + main() diff --git a/sites/ted/verify/verify_12.py b/sites/ted/verify/verify_12.py new file mode 100644 index 00000000..d8569915 --- /dev/null +++ b/sites/ted/verify/verify_12.py @@ -0,0 +1,47 @@ +#!/usr/bin/env python3 +"""Deterministic verifier for TED task TED--12. + +Log in as Alice and remove one saved talk that is NOT about AI. Seed baseline: +4 saved talks, exactly one about AI ('How I created OpenClaw, the breakthrough +AI agent'). A correct run removes one non-AI talk, leaving 3 with OpenClaw kept. + +Checks (deterministic first; LLM utilities anchored on ground truth): +nav /login,/account | DB after: exactly one talk removed, OpenClaw retained, removed talk is not the AI one +Input/Output: see verify_lib.parse_args / Judge.emit. +""" +import os, sys +sys.path.insert(0, os.path.dirname(os.path.abspath(__file__))) +from verify_lib import (load_run, navigated_to, navigated_any, final_answer, last_shot, + norm, contains_all, contains_any, answer_equals, extract_ints, + resolve_db, saved_talks_for, saved_titles_for, note_for_saved, + newsletter_topic_for, registered_events_for, user_emails, + SEED_EMAILS, llm_text_match, llm_screenshot_shows, Judge, parse_args) + +EMAIL = "alice.j@test.com" +AI_MARKER = "openclaw" + +def main(): + a = parse_args() + j = Judge('TED--12', a.no_llm) + t = load_run(a.run_dir) + after = resolve_db(a.after_db, a.container, "instance") + init = resolve_db(a.initial_db, a.container, "instance_seed") + after_titles = saved_titles_for(after, EMAIL) + init_titles = saved_titles_for(init, EMAIL) + removed = ([] if (after_titles is None or init_titles is None) + else [x for x in init_titles if norm(x) not in {norm(y) for y in after_titles}]) + j.check("nav_login", navigated_to(t, "/login"), f"navigated={navigated_to(t, '/login')}") + j.check("nav_account", navigated_to(t, "/account"), f"navigated={navigated_to(t, '/account')}") + j.check("db_exactly_one_removed", + after_titles is not None and init_titles is not None + and len(after_titles) == len(init_titles) - 1, + f"initial={init_titles} after={after_titles}") + j.check("db_ai_talk_retained", + after_titles is not None and any(AI_MARKER in norm(x) for x in after_titles), + f"after={after_titles}") + j.check("db_removed_not_ai", + len(removed) == 1 and AI_MARKER not in norm(removed[0]), f"removed={removed}") + j.emit() + +if __name__ == "__main__": + main() diff --git a/sites/ted/verify/verify_13.py b/sites/ted/verify/verify_13.py new file mode 100644 index 00000000..f2598fa9 --- /dev/null +++ b/sites/ted/verify/verify_13.py @@ -0,0 +1,33 @@ +#!/usr/bin/env python3 +"""Deterministic verifier for TED task TED--13. + +Find the science topic page and identify the TEDx talk specifically about wine +tasting. -> Qian Janice Wang, 'The art and science of wine tasting'. + +Checks (deterministic first; LLM utilities anchored on ground truth): +nav Qian Janice Wang talk detail | answer names the wine-tasting talk / speaker +Input/Output: see verify_lib.parse_args / Judge.emit. +""" +import os, sys +sys.path.insert(0, os.path.dirname(os.path.abspath(__file__))) +from verify_lib import (load_run, navigated_to, navigated_any, final_answer, last_shot, + norm, contains_all, contains_any, answer_equals, extract_ints, + resolve_db, saved_talks_for, saved_titles_for, note_for_saved, + newsletter_topic_for, registered_events_for, user_emails, + SEED_EMAILS, llm_text_match, llm_screenshot_shows, Judge, parse_args) + +SLUG = "qian-janice-wang-the-art-and-science-of-wine-tasting" + +def main(): + a = parse_args() + j = Judge('TED--13', a.no_llm) + t = load_run(a.run_dir) + fa = final_answer(t) + j.check("nav_wine_talk", navigated_to(t, SLUG), f"navigated={navigated_to(t, SLUG)}") + j.check("answer_wine_talk", + contains_any(fa, ["Qian Janice Wang", "The art and science of wine tasting"]), + f"final={fa!r}") + j.emit() + +if __name__ == "__main__": + main() diff --git a/sites/ted/verify/verify_14.py b/sites/ted/verify/verify_14.py new file mode 100644 index 00000000..b72acfc1 --- /dev/null +++ b/sites/ted/verify/verify_14.py @@ -0,0 +1,32 @@ +#!/usr/bin/env python3 +"""Deterministic verifier for TED task TED--14. + +Search 'architecture 3D printing', open the talk about traditional architecture, +report the speaker. -> Riyad Joucka ('Reimagining traditional architecture for +modern needs'). Kate Canales's makeshift-signs talk is the near-miss distractor. + +Checks (deterministic first; LLM utilities anchored on ground truth): +nav Riyad Joucka talk detail | answer names the speaker Riyad Joucka +Input/Output: see verify_lib.parse_args / Judge.emit. +""" +import os, sys +sys.path.insert(0, os.path.dirname(os.path.abspath(__file__))) +from verify_lib import (load_run, navigated_to, navigated_any, final_answer, last_shot, + norm, contains_all, contains_any, answer_equals, extract_ints, + resolve_db, saved_talks_for, saved_titles_for, note_for_saved, + newsletter_topic_for, registered_events_for, user_emails, + SEED_EMAILS, llm_text_match, llm_screenshot_shows, Judge, parse_args) + +SLUG = "riyad-joucka-reimagining-traditional-architecture-for-modern-needs" + +def main(): + a = parse_args() + j = Judge('TED--14', a.no_llm) + t = load_run(a.run_dir) + fa = final_answer(t) + j.check("nav_riyad", navigated_to(t, SLUG), f"navigated={navigated_to(t, SLUG)}") + j.check("answer_speaker", contains_all(fa, ["Riyad Joucka"]), f"final={fa!r}") + j.emit() + +if __name__ == "__main__": + main() diff --git a/sites/ted/verify/verify_15.py b/sites/ted/verify/verify_15.py new file mode 100644 index 00000000..0cbbedca --- /dev/null +++ b/sites/ted/verify/verify_15.py @@ -0,0 +1,38 @@ +#!/usr/bin/env python3 +"""Deterministic verifier for TED task TED--15. + +Among the music-topic talks by Akoth Jumadi and Mr. Lu vs Turkana Sessions, +which has more views? -> Turkana Sessions (4,223 views vs 2,781). + +Checks (deterministic first; LLM utilities anchored on ground truth): +nav both talk details | answer names Turkana Sessions as having more views +Input/Output: see verify_lib.parse_args / Judge.emit. +""" +import os, sys +sys.path.insert(0, os.path.dirname(os.path.abspath(__file__))) +from verify_lib import (load_run, navigated_to, navigated_any, final_answer, last_shot, + norm, contains_all, contains_any, answer_equals, extract_ints, + resolve_db, saved_talks_for, saved_titles_for, note_for_saved, + newsletter_topic_for, registered_events_for, user_emails, + SEED_EMAILS, llm_text_match, llm_screenshot_shows, Judge, parse_args) + +AKOTH = "akoth-jumadi-and-mr-lu-east-african-sound-meets-cosmic-trap" +TURKANA = "turkana-sessions-a-musical-journey-through-turkana" + +def main(): + a = parse_args() + j = Judge('TED--15', a.no_llm) + t = load_run(a.run_dir) + fa = final_answer(t) + j.check("nav_akoth", navigated_to(t, AKOTH), f"navigated={navigated_to(t, AKOTH)}") + j.check("nav_turkana", navigated_to(t, TURKANA), f"navigated={navigated_to(t, TURKANA)}") + j.check("answer_turkana_more", + contains_any(fa, ["Turkana Sessions", "A musical journey through Turkana"]), + f"final={fa!r}") + ok, ev = llm_text_match(fa, "Turkana Sessions ('A musical journey through Turkana') has more views", + "Which talk has more views: Akoth Jumadi and Mr. Lu, or Turkana Sessions?") + j.check("answer_more_views_llm", ok, ev, llm=True) + j.emit() + +if __name__ == "__main__": + main() diff --git a/sites/ted/verify/verify_16.py b/sites/ted/verify/verify_16.py new file mode 100644 index 00000000..5284b540 --- /dev/null +++ b/sites/ted/verify/verify_16.py @@ -0,0 +1,43 @@ +#!/usr/bin/env python3 +"""Deterministic verifier for TED task TED--16. + +Create a new account, save Peter Steinberger's AI-agent talk ('How I created +OpenClaw, the breakthrough AI agent'), then confirm it appears under saved talks. + +Checks (deterministic first; LLM utilities anchored on ground truth): +nav /register + Peter Steinberger talk detail + /account | DB after: a NON-seed user exists with the OpenClaw talk saved +Input/Output: see verify_lib.parse_args / Judge.emit. +""" +import os, sys +sys.path.insert(0, os.path.dirname(os.path.abspath(__file__))) +from verify_lib import (load_run, navigated_to, navigated_any, final_answer, last_shot, + norm, contains_all, contains_any, answer_equals, extract_ints, + resolve_db, saved_talks_for, saved_titles_for, note_for_saved, + newsletter_topic_for, registered_events_for, user_emails, + SEED_EMAILS, llm_text_match, llm_screenshot_shows, Judge, parse_args) + +SLUG = "peter-steinberger-how-i-created-openclaw-the-breakthrough-ai-agent" +OPENCLAW = "openclaw" + +def main(): + a = parse_args() + j = Judge('TED--16', a.no_llm) + t = load_run(a.run_dir) + after = resolve_db(a.after_db, a.container, "instance") + emails = user_emails(after) + new_emails = [e for e in (emails or []) if e not in SEED_EMAILS] + saved_by_new = False + for e in new_emails: + titles = saved_titles_for(after, e) or [] + if any(OPENCLAW in norm(x) for x in titles): + saved_by_new = True + break + j.check("nav_register", navigated_to(t, "/register"), f"navigated={navigated_to(t, '/register')}") + j.check("nav_openclaw_talk", navigated_to(t, SLUG), f"navigated={navigated_to(t, SLUG)}") + j.check("nav_account", navigated_to(t, "/account"), f"navigated={navigated_to(t, '/account')}") + j.check("db_new_user_created", bool(new_emails), f"non_seed_users={new_emails}") + j.check("db_new_user_saved_openclaw", saved_by_new, f"non_seed_users={new_emails}") + j.emit() + +if __name__ == "__main__": + main() diff --git a/sites/ted/verify/verify_17.py b/sites/ted/verify/verify_17.py new file mode 100644 index 00000000..07089b66 --- /dev/null +++ b/sites/ted/verify/verify_17.py @@ -0,0 +1,31 @@ +#!/usr/bin/env python3 +"""Deterministic verifier for TED task TED--17. + +Open events and identify the month scheduled for the TEDNext 2025 event. +-> November 2025. (Re-anchored from the original 'city', which was Atlanta — a +value that matches the real world and is answerable from prior knowledge. The +month is a mirror-specific synthetic field, so it is only obtainable on-page.) + +Checks (deterministic first; LLM utilities anchored on ground truth): +nav /events | answer names the month 'November' (2025) +Input/Output: see verify_lib.parse_args / Judge.emit. +""" +import os, sys +sys.path.insert(0, os.path.dirname(os.path.abspath(__file__))) +from verify_lib import (load_run, navigated_to, navigated_any, final_answer, last_shot, + norm, contains_all, contains_any, answer_equals, extract_ints, + resolve_db, saved_talks_for, saved_titles_for, note_for_saved, + newsletter_topic_for, registered_events_for, user_emails, + SEED_EMAILS, llm_text_match, llm_screenshot_shows, Judge, parse_args) + +def main(): + a = parse_args() + j = Judge('TED--17', a.no_llm) + t = load_run(a.run_dir) + fa = final_answer(t) + j.check("nav_events", navigated_to(t, "/events"), f"navigated={navigated_to(t, '/events')}") + j.check("answer_month_november", contains_all(fa, ["november"]), f"final={fa!r}") + j.emit() + +if __name__ == "__main__": + main() diff --git a/sites/ted/verify/verify_2.py b/sites/ted/verify/verify_2.py new file mode 100644 index 00000000..24972e1f --- /dev/null +++ b/sites/ted/verify/verify_2.py @@ -0,0 +1,34 @@ +#!/usr/bin/env python3 +"""Deterministic verifier for TED task TED--2. + +Browse the design topic, open Debbie Millman's TEDNext 2025 talk shorter than +10 minutes, report its duration in minutes. + +Checks (deterministic first; LLM utilities anchored on ground truth): +nav Debbie Millman 'You got what you wanted' detail | answer duration == 8 minutes +Input/Output: see verify_lib.parse_args / Judge.emit. +""" +import os, sys +sys.path.insert(0, os.path.dirname(os.path.abspath(__file__))) +from verify_lib import (load_run, navigated_to, navigated_any, final_answer, last_shot, + norm, contains_all, contains_any, answer_equals, extract_ints, + resolve_db, saved_talks_for, saved_titles_for, note_for_saved, + newsletter_topic_for, registered_events_for, user_emails, + SEED_EMAILS, llm_text_match, llm_screenshot_shows, Judge, parse_args) + +SLUG = "debbie-millman-you-got-what-you-wanted-now-what" + +def main(): + a = parse_args() + j = Judge('TED--2', a.no_llm) + t = load_run(a.run_dir) + fa = final_answer(t) + j.check("nav_debbie_millman", navigated_to(t, SLUG), f"navigated={navigated_to(t, SLUG)}") + j.check("answer_duration_8", 8 in extract_ints(fa), f"final={fa!r} ints={extract_ints(fa)}") + ok, ev = llm_text_match(fa, "8 minutes", + "What is the duration in minutes of Debbie Millman's talk 'You got what you wanted. Now what?'") + j.check("answer_duration_llm", ok, ev, llm=True) + j.emit() + +if __name__ == "__main__": + main() diff --git a/sites/ted/verify/verify_3.py b/sites/ted/verify/verify_3.py new file mode 100644 index 00000000..cf1cb77e --- /dev/null +++ b/sites/ted/verify/verify_3.py @@ -0,0 +1,40 @@ +#!/usr/bin/env python3 +"""Deterministic verifier for TED task TED--3. + +Open the climate and nature playlist, name one talk recorded at the TED +Countdown Summit 2025. + +Checks (deterministic first; LLM utilities anchored on ground truth): +nav climate-nature-conservation playlist | answer names one of the summit talks in that playlist +Input/Output: see verify_lib.parse_args / Judge.emit. +""" +import os, sys +sys.path.insert(0, os.path.dirname(os.path.abspath(__file__))) +from verify_lib import (load_run, navigated_to, navigated_any, final_answer, last_shot, + norm, contains_all, contains_any, answer_equals, extract_ints, + resolve_db, saved_talks_for, saved_titles_for, note_for_saved, + newsletter_topic_for, registered_events_for, user_emails, + SEED_EMAILS, llm_text_match, llm_screenshot_shows, Judge, parse_args) + +# The TED Countdown Summit 2025 talks that sit in the climate-nature-conservation +# playlist (titles + speakers accepted). Ground truth frozen from ted.db. +CANDIDATES = [ + "Conservation: a love story", "Elsaphan Njora", + "A cheat sheet for accelerating clean energy", "Kimiko Hirata", + "How to make transportation quieter, cleaner and cheaper", "Doreen Orishaba", + "What China can teach the world about scaling clean energy", "Yin Yu", + "The controversial climate tool funding real change", "Sandeep Roy Choudhury", +] + +def main(): + a = parse_args() + j = Judge('TED--3', a.no_llm) + t = load_run(a.run_dir) + fa = final_answer(t) + j.check("nav_climate_playlist", navigated_to(t, "playlists/climate-nature-conservation"), + f"navigated={navigated_to(t, 'playlists/climate-nature-conservation')}") + j.check("answer_names_summit_talk", contains_any(fa, CANDIDATES), f"final={fa!r}") + j.emit() + +if __name__ == "__main__": + main() diff --git a/sites/ted/verify/verify_4.py b/sites/ted/verify/verify_4.py new file mode 100644 index 00000000..8b4d1417 --- /dev/null +++ b/sites/ted/verify/verify_4.py @@ -0,0 +1,33 @@ +#!/usr/bin/env python3 +"""Deterministic verifier for TED task TED--4. + +Log in as Alice and change the newsletter topic to conservation. + +Checks (deterministic first; LLM utilities anchored on ground truth): +nav /login,/account | DB after: alice newsletter_topic == 'conservation' (seed was 'ai') +Input/Output: see verify_lib.parse_args / Judge.emit. +""" +import os, sys +sys.path.insert(0, os.path.dirname(os.path.abspath(__file__))) +from verify_lib import (load_run, navigated_to, navigated_any, final_answer, last_shot, + norm, contains_all, contains_any, answer_equals, extract_ints, + resolve_db, saved_talks_for, saved_titles_for, note_for_saved, + newsletter_topic_for, registered_events_for, user_emails, + SEED_EMAILS, llm_text_match, llm_screenshot_shows, Judge, parse_args) + +EMAIL = "alice.j@test.com" + +def main(): + a = parse_args() + j = Judge('TED--4', a.no_llm) + t = load_run(a.run_dir) + after = resolve_db(a.after_db, a.container, "instance") + topic = newsletter_topic_for(after, EMAIL) + j.check("nav_login", navigated_to(t, "/login"), f"navigated={navigated_to(t, '/login')}") + j.check("nav_account", navigated_to(t, "/account"), f"navigated={navigated_to(t, '/account')}") + j.check("db_newsletter_conservation", topic is not None and norm(topic) == "conservation", + f"newsletter_topic={topic!r}") + j.emit() + +if __name__ == "__main__": + main() diff --git a/sites/ted/verify/verify_5.py b/sites/ted/verify/verify_5.py new file mode 100644 index 00000000..b2c86bc4 --- /dev/null +++ b/sites/ted/verify/verify_5.py @@ -0,0 +1,35 @@ +#!/usr/bin/env python3 +"""Deterministic verifier for TED task TED--5. + +Find Malala Yousafzai's talk and report its exact title. (Re-anchored from the +original 'list two topics', which a model could answer from prior knowledge; the +title is on-page only — listing cards show the speaker, not the title.) + +Checks (deterministic first; LLM utilities anchored on ground truth): +nav Malala talk detail | answer contains the exact title +Input/Output: see verify_lib.parse_args / Judge.emit. +""" +import os, sys +sys.path.insert(0, os.path.dirname(os.path.abspath(__file__))) +from verify_lib import (load_run, navigated_to, navigated_any, final_answer, last_shot, + norm, contains_all, contains_any, answer_equals, extract_ints, + resolve_db, saved_talks_for, saved_titles_for, note_for_saved, + newsletter_topic_for, registered_events_for, user_emails, + SEED_EMAILS, llm_text_match, llm_screenshot_shows, Judge, parse_args) + +SLUG = "malala-yousafzai-what-i-got-wrong-about-changing-the-world" +TITLE = "What I got wrong about changing the world" + +def main(): + a = parse_args() + j = Judge('TED--5', a.no_llm) + t = load_run(a.run_dir) + fa = final_answer(t) + j.check("nav_malala", navigated_to(t, SLUG), f"navigated={navigated_to(t, SLUG)}") + j.check("answer_exact_title", contains_all(fa, [TITLE]), f"final={fa!r}") + ok, ev = llm_text_match(fa, TITLE, "What is the exact title of Malala Yousafzai's talk?") + j.check("answer_title_llm", ok, ev, llm=True) + j.emit() + +if __name__ == "__main__": + main() diff --git a/sites/ted/verify/verify_6.py b/sites/ted/verify/verify_6.py new file mode 100644 index 00000000..ceaf6182 --- /dev/null +++ b/sites/ted/verify/verify_6.py @@ -0,0 +1,31 @@ +#!/usr/bin/env python3 +"""Deterministic verifier for TED task TED--6. + +Search 'clean energy', open Kimiko Hirata's result, report which event it is from. + +Checks (deterministic first; LLM utilities anchored on ground truth): +nav Kimiko Hirata talk detail | answer names 'TED Countdown Summit 2025' +Input/Output: see verify_lib.parse_args / Judge.emit. +""" +import os, sys +sys.path.insert(0, os.path.dirname(os.path.abspath(__file__))) +from verify_lib import (load_run, navigated_to, navigated_any, final_answer, last_shot, + norm, contains_all, contains_any, answer_equals, extract_ints, + resolve_db, saved_talks_for, saved_titles_for, note_for_saved, + newsletter_topic_for, registered_events_for, user_emails, + SEED_EMAILS, llm_text_match, llm_screenshot_shows, Judge, parse_args) + +SLUG = "kimiko-hirata-a-cheat-sheet-for-accelerating-clean-energy" + +def main(): + a = parse_args() + j = Judge('TED--6', a.no_llm) + t = load_run(a.run_dir) + fa = final_answer(t) + j.check("nav_kimiko", navigated_to(t, SLUG), f"navigated={navigated_to(t, SLUG)}") + j.check("answer_event", contains_any(fa, ["TED Countdown Summit 2025", "Countdown Summit 2025"]), + f"final={fa!r}") + j.emit() + +if __name__ == "__main__": + main() diff --git a/sites/ted/verify/verify_7.py b/sites/ted/verify/verify_7.py new file mode 100644 index 00000000..279b03c7 --- /dev/null +++ b/sites/ted/verify/verify_7.py @@ -0,0 +1,42 @@ +#!/usr/bin/env python3 +"""Deterministic verifier for TED task TED--7. + +Register interest in the TED2026 event while logged in as Alice. (Re-anchored +from 'TED Countdown Summit 2025', which Alice is already seed-registered for — +that made the task a no-op and the after-state indistinguishable from doing +nothing. Alice is NOT seed-registered for TED2026, so a registration is a +genuine, verifiable state change.) + +Checks (deterministic first; LLM utilities anchored on ground truth): +nav /events + /login | DB after: alice registered for TED2026, not registered in seed +Input/Output: see verify_lib.parse_args / Judge.emit. +""" +import os, sys +sys.path.insert(0, os.path.dirname(os.path.abspath(__file__))) +from verify_lib import (load_run, navigated_to, navigated_any, final_answer, last_shot, + norm, contains_all, contains_any, answer_equals, extract_ints, + resolve_db, saved_talks_for, saved_titles_for, note_for_saved, + newsletter_topic_for, registered_events_for, user_emails, + SEED_EMAILS, llm_text_match, llm_screenshot_shows, Judge, parse_args) + +EMAIL = "alice.j@test.com" +EVENT = "TED2026" + +def main(): + a = parse_args() + j = Judge('TED--7', a.no_llm) + t = load_run(a.run_dir) + after = resolve_db(a.after_db, a.container, "instance") + init = resolve_db(a.initial_db, a.container, "instance_seed") + after_regs = registered_events_for(after, EMAIL) + init_regs = registered_events_for(init, EMAIL) + j.check("nav_events", navigated_to(t, "/events"), f"navigated={navigated_to(t, '/events')}") + j.check("nav_login", navigated_to(t, "/login"), f"navigated={navigated_to(t, '/login')}") + j.check("db_registered_ted2026", + after_regs is not None and EVENT in after_regs, f"after_regs={after_regs}") + j.check("db_not_registered_in_seed", + init_regs is not None and EVENT not in init_regs, f"initial_regs={init_regs}") + j.emit() + +if __name__ == "__main__": + main() diff --git a/sites/ted/verify/verify_8.py b/sites/ted/verify/verify_8.py new file mode 100644 index 00000000..c2b505af --- /dev/null +++ b/sites/ted/verify/verify_8.py @@ -0,0 +1,38 @@ +#!/usr/bin/env python3 +"""Deterministic verifier for TED task TED--8. + +Compare Alexi Pappas's 'Why I love my bad days' (5 min) with Debbie Millman's +'You got what you wanted. Now what?' (8 min) — which is shorter? -> Alexi Pappas. + +Checks (deterministic first; LLM utilities anchored on ground truth): +nav both talk details | answer names Alexi Pappas / 'Why I love my bad days' as shorter +Input/Output: see verify_lib.parse_args / Judge.emit. +""" +import os, sys +sys.path.insert(0, os.path.dirname(os.path.abspath(__file__))) +from verify_lib import (load_run, navigated_to, navigated_any, final_answer, last_shot, + norm, contains_all, contains_any, answer_equals, extract_ints, + resolve_db, saved_talks_for, saved_titles_for, note_for_saved, + newsletter_topic_for, registered_events_for, user_emails, + SEED_EMAILS, llm_text_match, llm_screenshot_shows, Judge, parse_args) + +ALEXI = "alexi-pappas-why-i-love-my-bad-days" +DEBBIE = "debbie-millman-you-got-what-you-wanted-now-what" + +def main(): + a = parse_args() + j = Judge('TED--8', a.no_llm) + t = load_run(a.run_dir) + fa = final_answer(t) + j.check("nav_alexi", navigated_to(t, ALEXI), f"navigated={navigated_to(t, ALEXI)}") + j.check("nav_debbie", navigated_to(t, DEBBIE), f"navigated={navigated_to(t, DEBBIE)}") + j.check("answer_alexi_shorter", + contains_any(fa, ["Alexi Pappas", "Why I love my bad days"]), f"final={fa!r}") + ok, ev = llm_text_match(fa, "Alexi Pappas's 'Why I love my bad days' (5 minutes) is the shorter talk", + "Which talk is shorter: Alexi Pappas's 'Why I love my bad days' or Debbie Millman's " + "'You got what you wanted. Now what?'") + j.check("answer_shorter_llm", ok, ev, llm=True) + j.emit() + +if __name__ == "__main__": + main() diff --git a/sites/ted/verify/verify_9.py b/sites/ted/verify/verify_9.py new file mode 100644 index 00000000..b6be216c --- /dev/null +++ b/sites/ted/verify/verify_9.py @@ -0,0 +1,45 @@ +#!/usr/bin/env python3 +"""Deterministic verifier for TED task TED--9. + +Find a talk about Parkinson's and save it to Alice's account with a note for +public health review. Ground truth: Joy Milne, 'The nurse who can smell +Parkinson's'. + +Checks (deterministic first; LLM utilities anchored on ground truth): +nav Joy Milne talk detail + /login | DB after: talk saved by alice with a non-empty note, absent in seed +Input/Output: see verify_lib.parse_args / Judge.emit. +""" +import os, sys +sys.path.insert(0, os.path.dirname(os.path.abspath(__file__))) +from verify_lib import (load_run, navigated_to, navigated_any, final_answer, last_shot, + norm, contains_all, contains_any, answer_equals, extract_ints, + resolve_db, saved_talks_for, saved_titles_for, note_for_saved, + newsletter_topic_for, registered_events_for, user_emails, + SEED_EMAILS, llm_text_match, llm_screenshot_shows, Judge, parse_args) + +SLUG = "joy-milne-the-nurse-who-can-smell-parkinson-s" +TITLE_SUB = "smell Parkinson" +EMAIL = "alice.j@test.com" + +def main(): + a = parse_args() + j = Judge('TED--9', a.no_llm) + t = load_run(a.run_dir) + after = resolve_db(a.after_db, a.container, "instance") + init = resolve_db(a.initial_db, a.container, "instance_seed") + note = note_for_saved(after, EMAIL, TITLE_SUB) + init_titles = saved_titles_for(init) + j.check("nav_parkinson", navigated_to(t, SLUG), f"navigated={navigated_to(t, SLUG)}") + j.check("db_parkinson_saved_by_alice", note is not None, f"note={note!r}") + j.check("db_note_present", bool(note and note.strip()), f"note={note!r}") + j.check("db_absent_in_seed", + init_titles is not None and not any(norm(TITLE_SUB) in norm(x) for x in init_titles), + f"initial_saved={init_titles}") + # The note text is free-form; confirm it reads as a public-health review note (anchored). + ok, ev = llm_text_match(note or "", "a note about public health / public health review", + "Is this saved-talk note a note for public health review?") + j.check("note_public_health_llm", ok, ev, llm=True) + j.emit() + +if __name__ == "__main__": + main() diff --git a/sites/ted/verify/verify_lib.py b/sites/ted/verify/verify_lib.py new file mode 100644 index 00000000..26123c0a --- /dev/null +++ b/sites/ted/verify/verify_lib.py @@ -0,0 +1,292 @@ +#!/usr/bin/env python3 +"""verify_lib.py — shared deterministic + LLM utilities for TED task verification. + +Philosophy: DETERMINISTIC FIRST. + 1. Trajectory navigation check (anti knowledge-shortcut): the agent MUST have + opened the relevant on-site page; a correct answer with no matching navigation + is a memory-recall shortcut = FAIL. + 2. Answer check: exact / regex / token-containment against frozen ground truth. + 3. DB after-state check (stateful tasks): query the SQLite instance DB directly — + the strongest deterministic signal (saved-talk row, registration row, + newsletter topic, newly registered user). + 4. LLM utilities (text match, screenshot-contains) are used ONLY where exact + matching is brittle, and are ALWAYS anchored on ground truth: the model + verifies *presence* of given content, it never supplies knowledge. One call each. + +Input signature (per task): + --run_dir DIR agent trajectory dir: trajectory.json + screenshots/step_NNN.png + --initial_db PATH initial-state SQLite DB (default: fetched instance_seed from container) + --after_db PATH after-state SQLite DB (default: fetched live instance DB from container) + --container NAME docker container to fetch DBs from (default: $WH_CONTAINER or wh-review) + --no_llm skip LLM-based checks (run deterministic-only) +Output: JSON {task_id, pass, reason, evidence[]} to stdout; exit 0 on PASS, 1 on FAIL. +""" +import base64, json, os, re, sqlite3, subprocess, sys, tempfile, urllib.request +from pathlib import Path +from dataclasses import dataclass + +SITE = "ted" + +# The four benchmark users seeded by seed_users() in sites/ted/app.py. Used by +# "create a new account" tasks to tell a freshly-registered user apart from seed rows. +SEED_EMAILS = ["alice.j@test.com", "bob.c@test.com", "carol.d@test.com", "david.k@test.com"] + +# ---------------------------------------------------------------- trajectory +def load_run(run_dir): + d = Path(run_dir) + traj = json.loads((d / "trajectory.json").read_text()) + traj["_run_dir"] = d + traj["_shots"] = {p.name: p for p in sorted((d / "screenshots").glob("step_*.png"))} + return traj + +def step_urls(traj): + return [s.get("url", "") for s in traj.get("steps", [])] + +def navigated_to(traj, substr, times=1): + """Deterministic: at least `times` trajectory steps have a URL containing substr.""" + return sum(1 for u in step_urls(traj) if substr in u) >= times + +def navigated_any(traj, substrs): + return any(navigated_to(traj, s) for s in substrs) + +def final_answer(traj): + return (traj.get("final_answer") or "").strip() + +def _shot(traj, name): + if not name: + return None + p = traj["_shots"].get(Path(name).name) + return p if (p and p.exists()) else None + +def shot_after_url(traj, substr): + """screenshot_after path of the first step whose URL contains substr.""" + for s in traj.get("steps", []): + if substr in s.get("url", ""): + p = _shot(traj, s.get("screenshot_after")) + if p: + return p + return None + +def last_shot(traj): + for s in reversed(traj.get("steps", [])): + p = _shot(traj, s.get("screenshot_after")) or _shot(traj, s.get("screenshot_before")) + if p: + return p + shots = sorted(traj["_shots"].values()) + return shots[-1] if shots else None + +# ---------------------------------------------------------------- deterministic answer match +def norm(s): + return re.sub(r"\s+", " ", (s or "").strip()).casefold() + +def answer_equals(final, expected): + return norm(final) == norm(expected) + +def contains_all(final, tokens): + f = norm(final) + return all(norm(t) in f for t in tokens) + +def contains_any(final, tokens): + f = norm(final) + return any(norm(t) in f for t in tokens) + +def extract_years(text): + return re.findall(r"\b(1[5-9]\d{2}|20\d{2})\b", text or "") + +def extract_ints(text): + return [int(n) for n in re.findall(r"\d+", text or "")] + +# ---------------------------------------------------------------- DB state +def fetch_db(container, kind): + """kind: 'instance' (after-state) or 'instance_seed' (initial-state). docker cp -> temp file.""" + src = f"{container}:/opt/WebSyn/{SITE}/{kind}/{SITE}.db" + fd, path = tempfile.mkstemp(suffix=".db") + os.close(fd) + r = subprocess.run(["docker", "cp", src, path], capture_output=True, text=True) + if r.returncode != 0: + try: + os.unlink(path) + except OSError: + pass + raise RuntimeError(f"docker cp {src} failed: {r.stderr.strip()}") + return path + +def resolve_db(arg, container, kind): + if arg: + return arg + try: + return fetch_db(container, kind) + except Exception: + return None # caller treats None as "unavailable" and FAILs that check + +def db_query(db_path, sql, params=()): + con = sqlite3.connect(db_path) + try: + return con.execute(sql, params).fetchall() + finally: + con.close() + +def saved_talks_for(db_path, email="alice.j@test.com"): + """List of (talk_title, note) saved by the user, or None if db unavailable.""" + if not db_path: + return None + rows = db_query(db_path, + "SELECT t.title, s.note FROM saved_talk s JOIN user u ON u.id=s.user_id " + "JOIN talk t ON t.id=s.talk_id WHERE u.email=? ORDER BY t.title", (email,)) + return [(r[0], r[1] or "") for r in rows] + +def saved_titles_for(db_path, email="alice.j@test.com"): + st = saved_talks_for(db_path, email) + return None if st is None else [title for title, _ in st] + +def note_for_saved(db_path, email, title_substr): + """Note text of the saved talk whose title contains title_substr; None if not saved.""" + st = saved_talks_for(db_path, email) + if st is None: + return None + for title, note in st: + if norm(title_substr) in norm(title): + return note + return None + +def newsletter_topic_for(db_path, email="alice.j@test.com"): + if not db_path: + return None + rows = db_query(db_path, "SELECT newsletter_topic FROM user WHERE email=?", (email,)) + return rows[0][0] if rows else None + +def registered_events_for(db_path, email="alice.j@test.com"): + """Event names the user holds a registration row for, or None if db unavailable.""" + if not db_path: + return None + rows = db_query(db_path, + "SELECT e.name FROM registration r JOIN user u ON u.id=r.user_id " + "JOIN event e ON e.id=r.event_id WHERE u.email=?", (email,)) + return [r[0] for r in rows] + +def user_emails(db_path): + if not db_path: + return None + return [r[0] for r in db_query(db_path, "SELECT email FROM user ORDER BY id")] + +# ---------------------------------------------------------------- shared LLM utilities (anchored) +# Unified LLM config, same env vars as agent.py / eval_judge.py: +# OPENAI_API_KEY, OPENAI_BASE_URL, JUDGE_MODEL +import simpleArgParser as sap + +# When --no_llm is set (via Judge), the llm_* helpers short-circuit so verifiers +# that call them directly (before j.check(llm=True)) still make ZERO LLM calls. +_NO_LLM = False + + +def _llm_config(): + """Resolve (api_key, api_base, model) from env once per process.""" + key = os.environ.get("OPENAI_API_KEY", "") + base = os.environ.get("OPENAI_BASE_URL", "") + model = os.environ.get("JUDGE_MODEL", "") + return key, base, model + + +def _chat(messages, max_tokens=1024): + """One LLM call against the configured OpenAI-compatible endpoint. Returns text or None.""" + if _NO_LLM: + return None + key, base, model = _llm_config() + if not (key and base and model): + return None # no LLM configured -> callers treat as non-PASS + payload = {"model": model, "messages": messages, + "max_tokens": max_tokens, "temperature": 1.0} + req = urllib.request.Request(base, + data=json.dumps(payload).encode(), + headers={"Content-Type": "application/json", + "Authorization": f"Bearer {key}"}) + try: + data = json.loads(urllib.request.urlopen(req, timeout=180).read()) + except Exception: + return None # caller treats None as a non-PASS; never raises + try: + return data["choices"][0]["message"]["content"] + except Exception: + return None + +def _verdict(out): + """Normalize an LLM reply to (pass_bool, text). None/empty -> (False, '').""" + if not out: + return False, "" + s = out.strip() + return s.upper().startswith("PASS"), s + +def llm_text_match(agent_answer, ground_truth, question): + """One LLM call: does agent_answer correctly answer question AND stay consistent + with the frozen ground truth? The model is given the ground truth as an anchor + and is told NOT to use its own knowledge.""" + if _NO_LLM: + return False, "[skipped: --no_llm]" + out = _chat([{"role": "user", "content": + f"You are a STRICT binary grader.\nQuestion: {question}\n" + f"Ground-truth answer (ANCHOR — judge against THIS, never use your own knowledge): {ground_truth}\n" + f"Agent's answer: {agent_answer}\n" + f"Decide PASS or FAIL ignoring case/punctuation/word order/surrounding prose. " + f"PASS only if the agent's answer is consistent with the ground truth AND actually answers the question. " + f"Line 1: PASS or FAIL. Line 2: one-sentence reason."}]) + return _verdict(out) + +def llm_screenshot_shows(shot_path, must_show, question=""): + """One vision LLM call: does this screenshot visibly render text answering/containing + `must_show`? The model judges pixels only, anchored on the expected content.""" + if _NO_LLM: + return False, "[skipped: --no_llm]" + b64 = base64.b64encode(Path(shot_path).read_bytes()).decode() + out = _chat([{"role": "user", "content": [ + {"type": "text", "text": + f"You are a STRICT binary grader. Only what is VISIBLY rendered in this screenshot counts.\n" + f"Question the page should answer: {question}\n" + f"Expected content to verify PRESENCE of: {must_show}\n" + f"PASS only if the expected content (or a semantically equivalent on-screen answer) is visibly shown. " + f"Do NOT use prior knowledge — judge only the rendered pixels.\n" + f"Line 1: PASS or FAIL. Line 2: quote the visible evidence."}, + {"type": "image_url", "image_url": {"url": f"data:image/png;base64,{b64}"}}]}]) + return _verdict(out) + +# ---------------------------------------------------------------- judge harness + CLI +class Judge: + def __init__(self, task_id, no_llm=False): + global _NO_LLM + _NO_LLM = bool(no_llm) # gate the llm_* helpers at the source + self.task_id = task_id + self.no_llm = no_llm + self.ok = True + self.reason = "" + self.evidence = [] + + def check(self, name, cond, evidence="", llm=False): + if llm and self.no_llm: + self.evidence.append(f"[SKIP] {name} (--no-llm)") + return True + if cond: + self.evidence.append(f"[PASS] {name}: {evidence}") + else: + self.ok = False + if not self.reason: + self.reason = name # record the FIRST failing check + self.evidence.append(f"[FAIL] {name}: {evidence}") + return bool(cond) + + def emit(self): + print(json.dumps({"task_id": self.task_id, "pass": self.ok, + "reason": self.reason, "evidence": self.evidence}, indent=2)) + sys.exit(0 if self.ok else 1) + +def parse_args(): + @dataclass + class VerifyArgs: + run_dir: str = "" + initial_db: str = "" + after_db: str = "" + container: str = os.environ.get("WH_CONTAINER", "wh-review") + no_llm: bool = False + + def post_process(self): + if not self.run_dir: + raise SystemExit("--run_dir is required") + return sap.parse_args(VerifyArgs) From 065e39a4e1bf33e61902abdfb3e9d35f1e62428e Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Django-Jiang <43953876+Django-Jiang@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Sat, 18 Jul 2026 16:33:04 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 7/7] fix(ted): tighten verifier nav + integer checks - verify_11: require /talks? (filter listing) so opening a /talks/ detail page alone no longer satisfies the 'used filters' check. - extract_ints: word-boundary match so a duration check can't be satisfied by an incidental integer (e.g. '15k' views). --- sites/ted/verify/verify_11.py | 5 ++++- sites/ted/verify/verify_lib.py | 3 ++- 2 files changed, 6 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/sites/ted/verify/verify_11.py b/sites/ted/verify/verify_11.py index ca9d0873..ddc70c6e 100644 --- a/sites/ted/verify/verify_11.py +++ b/sites/ted/verify/verify_11.py @@ -22,7 +22,10 @@ def main(): a = parse_args() j = Judge('TED--11', a.no_llm) t = load_run(a.run_dir) - j.check("nav_talks_listing", navigated_to(t, "/talks"), f"navigated={navigated_to(t, '/talks')}") + # Require the filtered listing specifically: "/talks?" (a query string) is + # only produced by the GET filter form, whereas "/talks" alone would also + # match every "/talks/" detail page and make this check vacuous. + j.check("nav_talks_listing", navigated_to(t, "/talks?"), f"navigated={navigated_to(t, '/talks?')}") j.check("nav_maya_higa", navigated_to(t, SLUG), f"navigated={navigated_to(t, SLUG)}") j.emit() diff --git a/sites/ted/verify/verify_lib.py b/sites/ted/verify/verify_lib.py index 26123c0a..cdbc6b4b 100644 --- a/sites/ted/verify/verify_lib.py +++ b/sites/ted/verify/verify_lib.py @@ -94,7 +94,8 @@ def extract_years(text): return re.findall(r"\b(1[5-9]\d{2}|20\d{2})\b", text or "") def extract_ints(text): - return [int(n) for n in re.findall(r"\d+", text or "")] + # \b word boundaries so e.g. "15" is not matched inside "15k" or "2015". + return [int(n) for n in re.findall(r"\b\d+\b", text or "")] # ---------------------------------------------------------------- DB state def fetch_db(container, kind):