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In a profound talk about technology and power, author and historian Yuval Noah Harari explains the important difference between fascism and nationalism -- and what the consolidation of our data means for the future of democracy. Appearing as a hologram live from Tel Aviv, Harari warns that the greatest danger that now faces liberal democracy is that the revolution in information technology will make dictatorships more efficient and capable of control. "The enemies of liberal democracy hack our feelings of fear and hate and vanity, and then use these feelings to polarize and destroy," Harari says. "It is the responsibility of all of us to get to know our weaknesses and make sure they don't become weapons." (Followed by a brief conversation with TED curator Chris Anderson)

Why fascism is so tempting -- and how your data could power it | Yuval Noah Harari

2018-05-1800:18:221

Cellist and singer Helen Gillet mixes her classical training, New Orleans-based jazz roots and free improvisational skills to perform her own eclectic music. In a powerful, melodious performance, she plays her song "You Found Me."

"You Found Me" | Helen Gillet

2018-05-1800:05:04

TED Fellow Nighat Dad studies online harassment, especially as it relates to patriarchal cultures like the one in her small village in Pakistan. She tells the story of how she set up Pakistan's first cyber harassment helpline, offering support to women who face serious threats online. "Safe access to the internet is access to knowledge, and knowledge is freedom," she says. "When I fight for a woman's digital rights, I am fighting for equality."

How Pakistani women are taking the internet back | Nighat Dad

2018-05-1700:05:182

From rides to homes and beyond, we're sharing everything these days, with the help of digital tools. But as modern and high-tech as the sharing economy seems, it's been alive in Africa for centuries, according to author Robert Neuwirth. He shares fascinating examples -- like apprenticeships that work like locally generated venture capital and systems for allocating scarce water -- and says that if we can propagate and scale these models, they could help communities thrive from the bottom up.

The age-old sharing economies of Africa -- and why we should scale them | Robert Neuwirth

2018-05-1700:09:14

"You do not mess with something so fundamental, so precious, as science," says Kirsty Duncan, Canada's first Minister of Science. In a heartfelt, inspiring talk about pushing boundaries, she makes the case that researchers must be free to present uncomfortable truths and challenge the thinking of the day -- and that we all have a duty to speak up when we see science being stifled or suppressed.

Scientists must be free to learn, to speak and to challenge | Kirsty Duncan

2018-05-1600:13:55

Local humanitarians are beacons of light in the darkness of war, says humanitarian aid entrepreneur and TED Fellow Rola Hallam. She's working to help responders on the ground in devastated communities like Syria, where the destruction of health care is being used as a weapon of war. One of her campaigns achieved a global first: a crowdfunded hospital. Since it opened in 2017, the aptly named Hope Hospital has treated thousands of children. "Local humanitarians have the courage to persist, to dust themselves off from the wreckage and to start again, risking their lives to save others," Hallam says. "We can match their courage by not looking away or turning our backs."

The doctors, nurses and aid workers rebuilding Syria | Rola Hallam

2018-05-1500:07:07

What would a sustainable, universally beneficial economy look like? "Like a doughnut," says Oxford economist Kate Raworth. In a stellar, eye-opening talk, she explains how we can move countries out of the hole -- where people are falling short on life's essentials -- and create regenerative, distributive economies that work within the planet's ecological limits.

A healthy economy should be designed to thrive, not grow | Kate Raworth

2018-05-1400:15:531

Sex educator Emily Nagoski breaks down one of the most dangerous myths about sex and introduces us to the science behind arousal nonconcordance: when there's a disconnect between physical response and the experience of pleasure and desire. Talking about such intimate, private moments can feel awkward or difficult, yet in this straightforward talk Nagoski urges all of us to share this crucial information with someone -- judges, lawyers, partners, kids. "With every brave conversation we have, we make the world that little bit better," says Nagoski. (This talk contains mature content.)

The truth about unwanted arousal | Emily Nagoski

2018-05-1100:15:16

Self-styled wild woman and rebel singer Thandiswa Mazwai rocks the TED stage with an electrifying performance of two songs: "Iyeza" and "Zabalaza."

"Iyeza" / "Zabalaza" | Thandiswa Mazwai

2018-05-1000:10:47

LB Hannahs candidly shares the experience of parenting as a genderqueer individual -- and what it can teach us about authenticity and advocacy. "Authenticity doesn't mean 'comfortable.' It means managing and negotiating the discomfort of everyday life," Hannahs says.

What it's like to be a transgender dad | LB Hannahs

2018-05-1000:13:44

Comments (8)

Sarah

Thanks Benjamin for this pic. It's really very pretty

May 12th

Angela C.

neat!

Apr 23rd

awesome speech!

Apr 10th

Absolutely brilliant speech! 👏👏

Dinesh kumar

it doesnt maximise fully

Apr 2nd

iTunes User

A big downside to this HD podcast is you can only watch it on your computer or iPod, but not your TV. I don't know what the TED people are doing when they're encoding it, but it will not play on Apple TV. You only get a green blinking screen and a distorted image (but perfect audio). I have two other friends with Apple TVs and they have the same problem viewing this podcast, so it's not just something wrong with my setup. I hope the TED people see this review, try to pull up their own podcast on an Apple TV and see what I'm talking about...and then fix it.

Aug 30th

This is a fantastic podcast. I've watched the conventional video feed for ages. Tried to download the HD version, and while it plays fine on my iMac, the video feed it won't play on Apple TV. I can hear it, but the picture is a mess. Even the standard video feed is great though. It's exceptional.

I love these TED videos. For you iPhone users complaining that the HD version won't sync to your iPhone, you need to look for the "TEDTalks (video)" podcast, not this HD podcast.

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Why fascism is so tempting -- and how your data could power it | Yuval Noah Harari

"You Found Me" | Helen Gillet

How Pakistani women are taking the internet back | Nighat Dad

The age-old sharing economies of Africa -- and why we should scale them | Robert Neuwirth

Scientists must be free to learn, to speak and to challenge | Kirsty Duncan

The doctors, nurses and aid workers rebuilding Syria | Rola Hallam

A healthy economy should be designed to thrive, not grow | Kate Raworth

The truth about unwanted arousal | Emily Nagoski

"Iyeza" / "Zabalaza" | Thandiswa Mazwai

What it's like to be a transgender dad | LB Hannahs

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