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From the construction of virtual realities to the internet of things to the watches on our wrists—technology's influence is everywhere. Its role in our lives is evolving fast, and we're faced with riveting questions and tough challenges that sit at the intersection of technology and humanity. Listen in every Friday, with host, journalist Sherrell Dorsey, as TED speakers explore the way tech shapes how we think about society, science, design, business, and more.


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  • What if our infrastructure could repair itself? with Mark Miodownik and Congrui Jin

    What if our infrastructure could repair itself? with Mark Miodownik and Congrui Jin
    Apr 24 2026

    What if we live in a world where infrastructure maintenance is regenerative? Roads, bridges, and buildings won’t have to rely on taxes or tolls to finance repair, but are constructed with materials capable for self-repair? In this episode, Sherrell is sharing two talks on how two engineers are rethinking ways to design infrastructure that’s greener and more sustainable.


    Talks featured

    The brilliance of bridges and roads that repair themselves | Mark Miodownik

    What if cracks in concrete could fix themselves? | Congrui Jin

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    20 mins
  • The probe on a mission to touch the Sun | Nour E. Rawafi (re-release)

    The probe on a mission to touch the Sun | Nour E. Rawafi (re-release)
    Apr 17 2026

    From its life-sustaining energy to its explosive geomagnetic storms, the Sun has many mysteries, says astrophysicist Nour E. Rawafi. He sheds light on NASA's latest endeavor to better understand our fiery neighbor and its impact on the future of society: sending the cutting-edge Parker Solar Probe deep into the Sun's atmosphere in humanity's closest-ever approach to a star.


    This episode originally aired in 2025.

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    15 mins
  • AI is changing how we talk and think. How can we stop it? with Adam Aleksic and Advait Sarkar

    AI is changing how we talk and think. How can we stop it? with Adam Aleksic and Advait Sarkar
    Apr 10 2026

    Algorithms and AI don’t show us reality, but that doesn’t stop people from treating ChatGPT and online bots as our personalized therapists, travel planners, and editors. In this episode, Sherrell is sharing two talks on how AI is changing the way we’re influenced. From shaping our language to becoming “middle managers of our own thoughts,” these speakers ask what happens when we offload critical thinking to a machine.


    Talks featured

    Why are people starting to sound like ChatGPT? | Adam Aleksic

    How to stop AI from killing your critical thinking | Advait Sarkar

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    33 mins
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