Why Reality is a “Controlled Hallucination”
Adults TechnologyThere have always been hints that the brain wasn’t evolved to track objective reality, but a new, incredibly popular theory in neuroscience takes everything one step further. Not only is your brain not built for reality, you’ve never even experienced it. Noted Science Zaddy Kyle Hill explains “predictive processing.”
Generative A.I - We Aren’t Ready.
Adults TechnologyNew generative A.I breakthroughs are happening almost every week, it seems. The big question is; Are we ready for it? Noted Science Zaddy Kyle Hill explains what’s coming, the “dark forest” theory of the internet, and the steps we humans can take to pass the “Reverse Turing Test.”
The Science of Going Viral
Adults TechnologyWhen we say a meme goes “viral,” we aren't actually saying it's making people sick. But the math behind a meme’s spread suggests it's actually a pretty spot-on analogy.
We Are Making a VIDEO GAME
Adults TechnologyThe universe is a fascinating yet unexplored place – it's about time to change that!
12 Predictions for the Future of Technology
Adults TechnologyTechno-optimist Vinod Khosla believes in the world-changing power of "foolish ideas." He offers 12 bold predictions for the future of technology — from preventative medicine to car-free cities to planes that get us from New York to London in 90 minutes — and shows why a world of abundance awaits.
Can you transplant a head to another body?
Adults TechnologyFollow a neurosurgeon's attempts to perform a head transplant, and dig into the ethical and biological questions the procedure raises.
How Does Birth Control Work?
Adults TechnologyThere are huge varieties of birth control methods because there are lots of different ways to disrupt the process of sperm-egg fertilization.
Alex Honnold Explores Sustainability at Epcot
Adults TechnologyFor Earth Month, Alex Honnold visited Walt Disney World to find out how the Sunshine State's namesake is helping to sustainably power the park while also boosting biodiversity.
How AI Will Step Off the Screen and into the Real World | Daniela Rus | TED
Adults TechnologyThe convergence of AI and robotics will unlock a wonderful new world of possibilities in everyday life, says robotics and AI pioneer Daniela Rus.
Brian Cox on quantum computing and black hole physics
Adults Technology“You’re not meant to understand what I just said, because I don’t understand what I just said…” Physicist Brian Cox on one of the most complex theories in space science.
Generative A.I - We Aren’t Ready.
Adults TechnologyNew generative A.I breakthroughs are happening almost every week, it seems.
Why It Was Almost Impossible to Make the Blue LED
Adults TechnologyThe blue LED was supposed to be impossible—until a young engineer proposed a moonshot idea.
Can a Simple Brick Be the Next Great Battery?
Adults TechnologyThe world relies on manufacturing, and manufacturing relies on heat — a massive contributor to global carbon emissions, responsible for a quarter of the world's fossil fuel use.
Why AI Will Spark Exponential Economic Growth | Cathie Wood | TED
Adults TechnologyInvestor Cathie Wood explores this unique moment in technology, which she sees as being marked by the simultaneous evolution of five pivotal innovation platforms — a scenario unparalleled in history.
Inside Japan’s Earthquake Simulator
Adults TechnologyThis is the world’s largest earthquake simulator, here’s how it works.
World's Best Night Vision Goggles
Adults TechnologyWe visited the US Navy to test the best night vision goggles in the world.
How to Think Computationally About AI
Adults TechnologyDrawing on his decades-long mission to formulate the world in computational terms, Stephen Wolfram delivers a profound vision of computation and its role in the future of AI.
How to Make Learning as Addictive as Social Media | Luis Von Ahn | TED
Adults TechnologyWhen technologist Luis von Ahn was building the popular language-learning platform Duolingo, he faced a big problem: Could an app designed to teach you something ever compete with addictive platforms like Instagram and TikTok?
CRISPR's Next Advance Is Bigger Than You Think
Adults TechnologyYou've probably heard of CRISPR, the revolutionary technology that allows us to edit the DNA in living organisms.
Should Airships Make a Comeback?
Adults TechnologyWill we see a new generation of airships roaming our skies?
The Dream of Digital Ownership, Powered by the Metaverse | TED
Adults TechnologyTechnologist Yat Siu believes the "open metaverse" -- a decentralized version of the internet also known as web3 -- is laying the foundation for a freer, fairer, more prosperous society.