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We’re thrilled to share that our original series, “TED Intersections,” has been nominated for a Webby Award! 🎉 Each episode brings together two experts exploring ideas at the intersection of their unique experience.
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Hello, TED fans! Have you ever wondered what it's like to create a TED Talk? We’re excited to announce the premiere of our newest original series — “My Big Idea” — this week, right here on TED’s YouTube channel.

“My Big Idea” documents the process of imagining and creating a TED Talk, featuring first-time speakers and ideas new to the TED stage. Speakers were selected to be part of the series through our ongoing Idea Search program — which could be coming to a city near you very soon.

All four episodes of this new series will premiere throughout the week. Watch them here:

Watch episode 1: https://youtu.be/VjegFh1zhY4
Watch episode 2: https://youtu.be/4lxyPcI7kn0
Watch episode 3: https://youtu.be/q3_AS6GM2Cs
Learn how “My Big Idea” was made: https://youtu.be/lZTBIO3OtYc
Watch the series: youtube.com/playlist?list...

And a question for you: If you were giving a TED Talk, what would your big idea be?

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Tomorrow, January 8, at 1pm ET, we will be LIVE with social media strategist Clay Shirky talking about the potential TikTok ban in the US. What questions do you have for him?

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Do you have any 2025 resolutions? Comment Below

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What makes a good life?
What keeps us happy and healthy as we go through life? If you think it's fame and money, you're not alone – but, according to psychiatrist Robert Waldinger, you're mistaken. As the director of 75-year-old study on adult development, Waldinger has unprecedented access to data on true happiness and satisfaction. In this talk, he shares three important lessons learned from the study as well as some practical, old-as-the-hills wisdom on how to build a fulfilling, long life.

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What holds you back from taking risks?

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My Journey From Marine to Actor
Before he fought in the galactic battles of Star Wars, Adam Driver was a United States Marine with 1/1 Weapons Company. He tells the story of how and why he became a Marine, the complex transition from soldier to civilian — and Arts in the Armed Forces, his nonprofit that brings theater to the military. Because, as he says: "Self-expression is just as valuable a tool as a rifle on your shoulder." Followed by a spirited performance of Marco Ramirez's "I am not Batman" by Jesse J. Perez and Matt Johnson. (Adult language)

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How do you manage during moments of transition or uncertainty at work?

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Sometimes, you need to break the rules to innovate — but which ones?
Entrepreneurship professor John Mullins shares six counter-conventional mindsets for entrepreneurs looking to think strategically, navigate challenges and change the world.

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What do you think about most during times of high stress?

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