av Mikael Winterkvist | nov 21, 2024 | Bluesky, Mastodon, TED, Threads
In this in-depth discussion on the implications of Donald Trump’s re-election as US president, geopolitical expert Ian Bremmer explores the key issues that shaped the result — as well as the coming shifts in US foreign policy, from the Russia-Ukraine conflict to the US-China relationship and the Middle East.
Learn more about the economic pressures, complex global dynamics and central personalities (including Elon Musk) that will define a second Trump presidency. (This live conversation, recorded on November 7, 2024, was hosted by TED’s Helen Walters.)
av Mikael Winterkvist | nov 14, 2024 | Bluesky, Mastodon, TED, Threads
Will progress in artificial intelligence continue to accelerate, or have we already hit a plateau? Computer scientist Jennifer Golbeck interrogates some of the most high-profile claims about the promises and pitfalls of AI, cutting through the hype to clarify what’s worth getting excited about — and what isn’t.
av Mikael Winterkvist | nov 1, 2024 | Bluesky, Mastodon, TED, Threads
Seventy-two percent of the world’s population lives under some sort of autocratic rule, says freedom fighter Leopoldo Lopez. In a rousing call to defend democracy worldwide, he shares the story of his imprisonment and exile for leading the movement against Venezuela’s authoritarian regime — and shares his vision for uniting across borders to champion freedom and stamp out autocracy.
av Mikael Winterkvist | okt 31, 2024 | Bluesky, Mastodon, TED, Threads
What if you could take something as tiny as a grain of sand — and as common as a glass bottle — and use it to tackle the climate crisis?
Waste alchemist Franziska Trautmann shares how the spark of an idea turned into a large-scale operation helping restore the eroded shores of Louisiana and beyond. (Created in collaboration with Ignite Talks)
av Mikael Winterkvist | okt 15, 2024 | Bluesky, Mastodon, TED, Threads
The result of the 2024 US presidential election will be critical for Americans and the world. In a fascinating conversation, geopolitical expert Ian Bremmer digs into proposed policies from Kamala Harris and Donald Trump and explores how they think about everything from foreign policy to immigration and the economy.
Discover unexpected similarities and crucial differences between the candidates — and get ready for what’s to come. (This live conversation, recorded October 10, 2024, was hosted by TED’s Helen Walters. Visit https://ted.com/membership to support TED today and join more exclusive events like this one.)
av Mikael Winterkvist | okt 14, 2024 | Bluesky, Mastodon, TED, Threads
How do you reach people trapped in a reality shaped by propaganda? Exploring the dark psychology of disinformation, author and academic Peter Pomerantsev draws on lessons from a forgotten World War II operation to suggest strategies for cutting through misinformation and rebuilding trust in facts today.
