The Ted Interview

Founded in 1984 in the USA, TED stands for Technology, Entertainment, Design. The first TED Talks were first posted online in 2006 and since then TED Talks have had many millions of views.

Amanda Palmer on radical truth telling
An intimate conversation with one of the most unique voices in music today: Amanda Palmer. The alt-rock star discusses how the future of creative work means asking for what you want.

A TED original podcast.

Chris Anderson talks to musician Amanda Palmer about creative futures.

Chris Anderson talks to some of the most interesting TED stage speakers.

Founded in 1984 in the USA, TED stands for Technology, Entertainment, Design. The first TED Talks were first posted online in 2006 and since then TED Talks have had many millions of views.

In The TED Interview, hosted by Chris Anderson, audiences can immerse themselves more deeply in some of the most compelling ideas heard on the TED stage.

Andrew McAfee on the future of our economy
Is the future of our economy scary? Exciting? MIT research scientist Andrew McAfee argues that it's both.

A TED original podcast.

Chris Anderson talks to the research scientist Andrew McAfee about our economic future.

Chris Anderson talks to some of the most interesting TED stage speakers.

Founded in 1984 in the USA, TED stands for Technology, Entertainment, Design. The first TED Talks were first posted online in 2006 and since then TED Talks have had many millions of views.

In The TED Interview hosted by Chris Anderson – audiences can immerse themselves more deeply in some of the most compelling ideas heard on the TED stage.

Bill Gates looks to the future
Microsoft founder Bill Gates takes us deep into his remarkable history and propels us into the future of technology and philanthropy.

Selected highlights from a TED original podcast.

Chris Anderson talks to Microsoft founder Bill Gates, who is looking to the future.

Chris Anderson talks to some of the most interesting TED stage speakers.

Founded in 1984 in the USA, TED stands for Technology, Entertainment, Design. The first TED Talks were first posted online in 2006 and since then TED Talks have had many millions of views.

In The TED Interview hosted by Chris Anderson – audiences can immerse themselves more deeply in some of the most compelling ideas heard on the TED stage.

Bill Gates looks to the future
Microsoft founder Bill Gates takes us deep into his remarkable history and propels us into the future of technology and philanthropy.

Selected highlights from a TED original podcast.

Chris Anderson talks to Microsoft founder Bill Gates, who is looking to the future.

Chris Anderson talks to some of the most interesting TED stage speakers.

Founded in 1984 in the USA, TED stands for Technology, Entertainment, Design. The first TED Talks were first posted online in 2006 and since then TED Talks have had many millions of views.

In The TED Interview hosted by Chris Anderson – audiences can immerse themselves more deeply in some of the most compelling ideas heard on the TED stage.

Bill Gates looks to the future
Microsoft founder Bill Gates takes us deep into his remarkable history and propels us into the future of technology and philanthropy.

A TED original podcast

Chris Anderson talks to Microsoft founder Bill Gates, who is looking to the future.

Chris Anderson talks to some of the most interesting TED stage speakers.

Founded in 1984 in the USA, TED stands for Technology, Entertainment, Design. The first TED Talks were first posted online in 2006 and since then TED Talks have had many millions of views.

In The TED Interview hosted by Chris Anderson – audiences can immerse themselves more deeply in some of the most compelling ideas heard on the TED stage.

Bill Gates looks to the future
Microsoft founder Bill Gates takes us deep into his remarkable history and propels us into the future of technology and philanthropy.

A TED original podcast

Chris Anderson talks to Microsoft founder Bill Gates, who is looking to the future.

Chris Anderson talks to some of the most interesting TED stage speakers.

Founded in 1984 in the USA, TED stands for Technology, Entertainment, Design. The first TED Talks were first posted online in 2006 and since then TED Talks have had many millions of views.

In The TED Interview, hosted by Chris Anderson, audiences can immerse themselves more deeply in some of the most compelling ideas heard on the TED stage.

David Brooks on political healing
New York Times pundit David Brooks describes a plan to rebuild broken communities and offers actionable steps to live a more meaningful life.

Selected highlights from a TED original podcast.

Chris Anderson talks to the writer and thinker David Brooks on political healing.

Chris Anderson talks to some of the most interesting TED stage speakers.

Founded in 1984 in the USA, TED stands for Technology, Entertainment, Design. The first TED Talks were first posted online in 2006 and since then TED Talks have had many millions of views.

In The TED Interview, hosted by Chris Anderson, audiences can immerse themselves more deeply in some of the most compelling ideas heard on the TED stage.

David Brooks on political healing
New York Times pundit David Brooks describes a plan to rebuild broken communities and offers actionable steps to live a more meaningful life.

Selected highlights from a TED original podcast.

Chris Anderson talks to the writer and thinker David Brooks on political healing.

Chris Anderson talks to some of the most interesting TED stage speakers.

Selected highlights from a TED original podcast.

Founded in 1984 in the USA, TED stands for Technology, Entertainment, Design. The first TED Talks were first posted online in 2006 and since then TED Talks have had many millions of views.

In The TED Interview, hosted by Chris Anderson, audiences can immerse themselves more deeply in some of the most compelling ideas heard on the TED stage.

David Brooks on political healing
New York Times pundit David Brooks describes a plan to rebuild broken communities and offers actionable steps to live a more meaningful life.

A TED original podcast.

Chris Anderson talks to the writer and thinker David Brooks on political healing.

Chris Anderson talks to some of the most interesting TED stage speakers.

Founded in 1984 in the USA, TED stands for Technology, Entertainment, Design. The first TED Talks were first posted online in 2006 and since then TED Talks have had many millions of views.

In The TED Interview – audiences can immerse themselves more deeply in some of the most compelling ideas heard on the TED stage.

TED’s Chris Anderson talks to physicist David Deutsch. His 1997 book "The Fabric of Reality" laid the groundwork for an all-encompassing Theory of Everything, and galvanized interest in the idea of a quantum computer, which could solve problems of hitherto unimaginable complexity.

A TED original podcast.

Chris Anderson talks to some of the most interesting TED stage speakers.

Founded in 1984 in the USA, TED stands for Technology, Entertainment, Design. The first TED Talks were first posted online in 2006 and since then TED Talks have had many millions of views.

In The TED Interview – audiences can immerse themselves more deeply in some of the most compelling ideas heard on the TED stage.
TED’s Chris Anderson talks to Elizabeth Gilbert, the author of the global bestseller, Eat, Pray, Love. Elizabeth Gilbert shares why openness, transparency and creativity are still central to her philosophy of life - even when faced with moments of desperation and personal tragedy.

A TED original podcast.

Chris Anderson talks to some of the most interesting TED stage speakers

Founded in 1984 in the USA, TED stands for Technology, Entertainment, Design. The first TED Talks were first posted online in 2006 and since then TED Talks have had many millions of views.

In The TED Interview hosted by Chris Anderson - audiences can immerse themselves more deeply in some of the most compelling ideas heard on the TED stage.

Elizabeth Gilbert shows up for...everything.
Chris Anderson talks to Elizabeth Gilbert. As a writer, Elizabeth Gilbert is notorious for placing her heart squarely on her sleeve. Her best-selling memoir "Eat Pray Love" was a sensation precisely because of her eloquent, open-hearted descriptions of fear, divorce and wanting everything life had to offer. When she spoke at TED back in 2009, she charmed the audience with her frank descriptions of what happened after the book became a runaway success and her lyrical ideas of the nature of creativity. Nearly ten years later, in this extraordinarily intimate conversation with TED curator Chris Anderson, she shares why openness, transparency and creativity are still central to her philosophy of life -- even when faced with moments of desperation and personal tragedy.

Selected highlights from a TED original podcast.

Chris Anderson talks to some of the most interesting TED stage speakers.

Founded in 1984 in the USA, TED stands for Technology, Entertainment, Design. The first TED Talks were first posted online in 2006 and since then TED Talks have had many millions of views.

In The TED Interview hosted by Chris Anderson - audiences can immerse themselves more deeply in some of the most compelling ideas heard on the TED stage.

Elizabeth Gilbert shows up for...everything.
Chris Anderson talks to Elizabeth Gilbert. As a writer, Elizabeth Gilbert is notorious for placing her heart squarely on her sleeve. Her best-selling memoir "Eat Pray Love" was a sensation precisely because of her eloquent, open-hearted descriptions of fear, divorce and wanting everything life had to offer. When she spoke at TED back in 2009, she charmed the audience with her frank descriptions of what happened after the book became a runaway success and her lyrical ideas of the nature of creativity. Nearly ten years later, in this extraordinarily intimate conversation with TED curator Chris Anderson, she shares why openness, transparency and creativity are still central to her philosophy of life -- even when faced with moments of desperation and personal tragedy.

Selected highlights from a TED original podcast.

Chris Anderson talks to some of the most interesting TED stage speakers.

Founded in 1984 in the USA, TED stands for Technology, Entertainment, Design. The first TED Talks were first posted online in 2006 and since then TED Talks have had many millions of views.

In The TED Interview, hosted by Chris Anderson, audiences can immerse themselves more deeply in some of the most compelling ideas heard on the TED stage.

Author Johann Hari offers a deeply personal and surprisingly uplifting perspective on how to tackle depression.

A TED original podcast.

Chris Anderson talks to author Johann Hari on understanding depression.

Chris Anderson talks to some of the most interesting TED stage speakers.

Founded in 1984 in the USA, TED stands for Technology, Entertainment, Design. The first TED Talks were first posted online in 2006 and since then TED Talks have had many millions of views.

In The TED Interview, hosted by Chris Anderson, audiences can immerse themselves more deeply in some of the most compelling ideas heard on the TED stage.

Kai-Fu Lee on the future of AI
Technologist Kai-Fu Lee describes the high-stakes battle between the West and China in artificial intelligence and what it means for the future of work.

A TED original podcast.

Chris Anderson talks to technologist Kai-Fu Lee about the future of AI.

Chris Anderson talks to some of the most interesting TED stage speakers.

Founded in 1984 in the USA, TED stands for Technology, Entertainment, Design. The first TED Talks were first posted online in 2006 and since then TED Talks have had many millions of views.

In The TED Interview hosted by Chris Anderson - audiences can immerse themselves more deeply in some of the most compelling ideas heard on the TED stage.

Monica Lewinsky argues for a bully-free world:
Monica Lewinsky reveals the very personal price to public humiliation and explores how we can all do better.

Selected highlights from A TED original podcast.

Chris Anderson talks to Monica Lewinsky, who argues for a bully-free world.

Chris Anderson talks to some of the most interesting TED stage speakers.

Founded in 1984 in the USA, TED stands for Technology, Entertainment, Design. The first TED Talks were first posted online in 2006 and since then TED Talks have had many millions of views.

In The TED Interview hosted by Chris Anderson - audiences can immerse themselves more deeply in some of the most compelling ideas heard on the TED stage.

Monica Lewinsky argues for a bully-free world:
Monica Lewinsky reveals the very personal price to public humiliation and explores how we can all do better.

Selected highlights from A TED original podcast.

Chris Anderson talks to Monica Lewinsky, who argues for a bully-free world.

Chris Anderson talks to some of the most interesting TED stage speakers.

Selected highlights from A TED original podcast.

Founded in 1984 in the USA, TED stands for Technology, Entertainment, Design. The first TED Talks were first posted online in 2006 and since then TED Talks have had many millions of views.

In The TED Interview hosted by Chris Anderson - audiences can immerse themselves more deeply in some of the most compelling ideas heard on the TED stage.

Monica Lewinsky argues for a bully-free world:
Monica Lewinsky reveals the very personal price to public humiliation and explores how we can all do better.

A TED original podcast

Chris Anderson talks to Monica Lewinsky, who argues for a bully-free world.

Chris Anderson talks to some of the most interesting TED stage speakers.

Founded in 1984 in the USA, TED stands for Technology, Entertainment, Design. The first TED Talks were first posted online in 2006 and since then TED Talks have had many millions of views.

In The TED Interview, hosted by Chris Anderson, audiences can immerse themselves more deeply in some of the most compelling ideas heard on the TED stage.

Roger McNamee - early investor in Facebook turned outspoken critic - sits down for an extended examination of big tech's missteps, and where we go from here.
A TED original podcast.

Chris Anderson talks to the outspoken critic of \u2018big tech', Roger McNamee.

Chris Anderson talks to some of the most interesting TED stage speakers.

Founded in 1984 in the USA, TED stands for Technology, Entertainment, Design. The first TED Talks were first posted online in 2006 and since then TED Talks have had many millions of views.

In The TED Interview, hosted by Chris Anderson, audiences can immerse themselves more deeply in some of the most compelling ideas heard on the TED stage.

Susan Cain takes us into the mind of an introvert
Self-confessed introvert Susan Cain delves deep into this complex personality trait, offering ideas for better offices, better schools and better relationships.

A TED original podcast.

Chris Anderson talks to the writer Susan Cain about the power of the introvert

Chris Anderson talks to some of the most interesting TED stage speakers.

Founded in 1984 in the USA, TED stands for Technology, Entertainment, Design. The first TED Talks were first posted online in 2006 and since then TED Talks have had many millions of views.

In The TED Interview, hosted by Chris Anderson, audiences can immerse themselves more deeply in some of the most compelling ideas heard on the TED stage.

Sylvia Earle makes a case for our oceans
Dive deep into the fascinating, horrifying, hopeful story of the ocean with world-renowned marine biologist Sylvia Earle.

A TED original podcast.

Chris Anderson talks to marine biologist Sylvia Earle about the the future of oceans.

Chris Anderson talks to some of the most interesting TED stage speakers.

Founded in 1984 in the USA, TED stands for Technology, Entertainment, Design. The first TED Talks were first posted online in 2006 and since then TED Talks have had many millions of views.

In The TED Interview, hosted by Chris Anderson, audiences can immerse themselves more deeply in some of the most compelling ideas heard on the TED stage.

Tim Ferriss on life-hacks and psychedelics
Life-hack master (tech investor, writer and podcaster) Tim Ferriss gives an intimate look into the darker moments in his life, his Stoic philosophy, and his new passion for psychedelics.

A TED original podcast.

Chris Anderson talks to life-hack master Tim Ferris about his own life challenges.

Chris Anderson talks to some of the most interesting TED stage speakers.

Founded in 1984 in the USA, TED stands for Technology, Entertainment, Design. The first TED Talks were first posted online in 2006 and since then TED Talks have had many millions of views.

In The TED Interview hosted by Chris Anderson - audiences can immerse themselves more deeply in some of the most compelling ideas heard on the TED stage.

Yuval Noah Harari reveals the real dangers ahead.
Historian and futurist Yuval Noah Harari - author of ‘Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind' - has a story about the future that's profound, exciting and unsettling.

Selected highlights from a TED original podcast.

Chris Anderson talks to the author of \u2018Sapiens\u2019, historian Yuval Noah Harari.

Chris Anderson talks to some of the most interesting TED stage speakers.

Founded in 1984 in the USA, TED stands for Technology, Entertainment, Design. The first TED Talks were first posted online in 2006 and since then TED Talks have had many millions of views.

In The TED Interview hosted by Chris Anderson - audiences can immerse themselves more deeply in some of the most compelling ideas heard on the TED stage.

Yuval Noah Harari reveals the real dangers ahead.
Historian and futurist Yuval Noah Harari - author of ‘Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind' - has a story about the future that's profound, exciting and unsettling.

Selected highlights from a TED original podcast.

Chris Anderson talks to the author of \u2018Sapiens', historian Yuval Noah Harari.

Chris Anderson talks to some of the most interesting TED stage speakers.

Selected highlights from a TED original podcast.

Founded in 1984 in the USA, TED stands for Technology, Entertainment, Design. The first TED Talks were first posted online in 2006 and since then TED Talks have had many millions of views.

In The TED Interview hosted by Chris Anderson - audiences can immerse themselves more deeply in some of the most compelling ideas heard on the TED stage.

Yuval Noah Harari reveals the real dangers ahead.
Historian and futurist Yuval Noah Harari - author of ‘Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind' - has a story about the future that's profound, exciting and unsettling.

A TED original podcast.

Chris Anderson talks to the author of \u2018Sapiens', historian Yuval Noah Harari.

Chris Anderson talks to some of the most interesting TED stage speakers.

Founded in 1984 in the USA, TED stands for Technology, Entertainment, Design. The first TED Talks were first posted online in 2006 and since then TED Talks have had many millions of views.

In The TED Interview hosted by Chris Anderson - audiences can immerse themselves more deeply in some of the most compelling ideas heard on the TED stage.

Yuval Noah Harari reveals the real dangers ahead.
Historian and futurist Yuval Noah Harari - author of ‘Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind' - has a story about the future that's profound, exciting and unsettling.

A TED original podcast.

Chris Anderson talks to the author of \u2018Sapiens', historian Yuval Noah Harari.

Chris Anderson talks to some of the most interesting TED stage speakers.

Founded in 1984 in the USA, TED stands for Technology, Entertainment, Design. The first TED Talks were first posted online in 2006 and since then TED Talks have had many millions of views.

In The TED Interview hosted by Chris Anderson – audiences can immerse themselves more deeply in some of the most compelling ideas heard on the TED stage.

Sam Harris on using reason to build our morality.
Chris Anderson talks to neuroscientist, philosopher and writer Sam Harris. Many philosophers draw a hard line between the worlds of facts and values, but not Sam Harris. In this thought-provoking conversation with Chris Anderson, he makes the case that reason can indeed answer moral questions, and then explores the many controversies that emerge from that claim. Moral superiority? Cultural superiority? How about moral progress? Chris and Sam dig in to discuss the right ways to think about defining right from wrong, and reason's role in it all.

A TED original podcast.

Chris Anderson talks to some of the most interesting TED stage speakers.

Founded in 1984 in the USA, TED stands for Technology, Entertainment, Design. The first TED Talks were first posted online in 2006 and since then TED Talks have had many millions of views.

In The TED Interview – audiences can immerse themselves more deeply in some of the most compelling ideas heard on the TED stage.

TED’s Chris Anderson talks to Muslim scholar Dalia Mogahed about Islam in America today. Researcher and pollster Dalia Mogahed is an author, advisor and consultant who studies Muslim communities.

A TED original podcast.

Chris Anderson talks to some of the most interesting TED stage speakers.

Chris Anderson talks to some of the most interesting TED stage speakers: psychologist Steven Pinker on an optimistic future.

Founded in 1984 in the USA, TED stands for Technology, Entertainment, Design. The first TED Talks were first posted online in 2006 and since then TED Talks have had many millions of views.

In The TED Interview hosted by Chris Anderson – audiences can immerse themselves more deeply in some of the most compelling ideas heard on the TED stage.

Chris Anderson talks to cognitive psychologist Steven Pinker. Was 2017 really the "the worst ever," as some would have us believe? Cognitive psychologist and linguist Steven Pinker shares data that shows: actually, it was one of the best overall. At TED2018, head of TED Chris Anderson sat down with Steven to take a closer look at the data that suggest the world is improving - and to unpack why so many people find this idea so challenging.

A TED original podcast.

Chris Anderson talks to psychologist Steven Pinker about an optimistic future.

Chris Anderson talks to some of the most interesting TED stage speakers.

Founded in 1984 in the USA, TED stands for Technology, Entertainment, Design. The first TED Talks were first posted online in 2006 and since then TED Talks have had many millions of views.

In The TED Interview hosted by Chris Anderson – audiences can immerse themselves more deeply in some of the most compelling ideas heard on the TED stage.

Steven Pinker on the case for optimism.
Chris Anderson talks to cognitive psychologist Steven Pinker. Was 2017 really the "the worst ever," as some would have us believe? Cognitive psychologist and linguist Steven Pinker shares data that shows: actually, it was one of the best overall. At TED2018, head of TED Chris Anderson sat down with Steven to take a closer look at the data that suggest the world is improving - and to unpack why so many people find this idea so challenging.

A TED original podcast.

Chris Anderson talks to some of the most interesting TED stage speakers.

Founded in 1984 in the USA, TED stands for Technology, Entertainment, Design. The first TED Talks were first posted online in 2006 and since then TED Talks have had many millions of views.

In The TED Interview hosted by Chris Anderson – audiences can immerse themselves more deeply in some of the most compelling ideas heard on the TED stage.

Mellody Hobson challenges us to be color brave.
TED’s Chris Anderson talks to Mellody Hobson. Talking about race can be difficult. But Mellody Hobson argues that we need to do it anyway - boldly and often. Mellody is the president of Ariel Investments, a firm that manages more than 13 billion dollars. And throughout her career and in her personal life, she's experienced just how corrosive it can be when people choose to be "color blind." In this candid conversation, she shares her vision of a more harmonious, diverse America - and the difficult truths we need to swallow (and discuss) to get there.

A TED original podcast.

Chris Anderson talks to some of the most interesting TED stage speakers.

Founded in 1984 in the USA, TED stands for Technology, Entertainment, Design. The first TED Talks were first posted online in 2006 and since then TED Talks have had many millions of views.

In The TED Interview hosted by Chris Anderson – audiences can immerse themselves more deeply in some of the most compelling ideas heard on the TED stage.

Mellody Hobson challenges us to be color brave.
TED’s Chris Anderson talks to Mellody Hobson. Talking about race can be difficult. But Mellody Hobson argues that we need to do it anyway - boldly and often. Mellody is the president of Ariel Investments, a firm that manages more than 13 billion dollars. And throughout her career and in her personal life, she's experienced just how corrosive it can be when people choose to be "color blind." In this candid conversation, she shares her vision of a more harmonious, diverse America - and the difficult truths we need to swallow (and discuss) to get there.

A TED original podcast.

Chris Anderson talks to some of the most interesting TED stage speakers.

Founded in 1984 in the USA, TED stands for Technology, Entertainment, Design. The first TED Talks were first posted online in 2006 and since then TED Talks have had many millions of views.

In The TED Interview hosted by Chris Anderson – audiences can immerse themselves more deeply in some of the most compelling ideas heard on the TED stage.

Sir Ken Robinson (still) wants an education revolution.
Do schools kill creativity? Back in 2006, Sir Ken Robinson posed this question to the TED audience – and boy, did it touch a nerve. More than fifty million views and a decade later, Chris sits down with Sir Ken to dig into the changes and progress that have been made, and see if the answer now is any different. How are educators thinking about creativity these days? And why should creativity be a focus at all? With his characteristic verve, wit and sparkle, Sir Ken explains all.

A TED original podcast.

Chris Anderson talks to some of the most interesting TED stage speakers.