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TED2024: 40 years old and more important than ever

As TED approaches a milestone birthday we ask why at 40 years old the high church of techno-optimism is more important than ever.

AI is representing the voices of the world’s 3 billion gamers

AI will disrupt video game industry Goliaths and usher in a new era for independent game makers, elevating cultural voices that the industry once shut out.

Understand any language, instantly, with AI

Revolutionary progress in AI translation is breaking down barriers, improving access, and preserving the world's cultural heritage.

It’s got ridiculously cheap to customise your DNA

20 years ago it cost $300 million to get a full report on your DNA structure. Now you can get that for $200. Our mastery of DNA will let you edit your children, improve your health, and has huge implications for our planet.

VR is our next best hope for treating mental illness

Virtual reality is fast becoming a legitimate treatment for mental illness. Mark Fielding explores how it works and why the world's biggest healthcare providers are using headsets to treat anxiety, depression, and to “maximise your psychological state.”

Synthetic biology is saving the world's oldest crabs from extinction

A hundred thousand crabs are killed every year for their blood, which keeps the world's vaccines safe for use. Mariquita de Boissière explores how synthetic biology can save their lives.

Mariquita de Boissière

February 7, 2024

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Augmented reality is turning doctors into Iron Man

From classrooms to operating theatres, newborns to grandparents, virtual and augmented reality is already improving health care. While the world was distracted with metaverse avatars and virtual meetings, spatial computing has been leading a quiet revolution to help everyone live longer, happier lives.

Here's why quantum computers that can hack your password are good for you

Quantum computing is officially one of the technologies of 2024. But when it's not hacking passwords, quantum is set to have an explosive impact on your day-to-day life. From the food you eat to the products you buy, quantum will make them cheaper and better than ever before.

Gilgamesh, Bryan Johnson, and the Fountain of Youth: do you want to live forever?

Life extension research has captured the minds of enthusiasts who take multiple pills a day and immerse themselves in the latest research. It's time to ask the question: do you really want to live forever?

Mark Fielding

January 12, 2024

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TED2024: 40 years old and more important than ever

AI is representing the voices of the world’s 3 billion gamers

Understand any language, instantly, with AI

It’s got ridiculously cheap to customise your DNA

VR is our next best hope for treating mental illness

Synthetic biology is saving the world's oldest crabs from extinction

Augmented reality is turning doctors into Iron Man

Here's why quantum computers that can hack your password are good for you

Gilgamesh, Bryan Johnson, and the Fountain of Youth: do you want to live forever?

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Impact

The impact that technology is having on our future.

Impact

TED2024: 40 years old and more important than ever

AI is representing the voices of the world’s 3 billion gamers

Understand any language, instantly, with AI

It’s got ridiculously cheap to customise your DNA

VR is our next best hope for treating mental illness

Synthetic biology is saving the world's oldest crabs from extinction

Augmented reality is turning doctors into Iron Man

Here's why quantum computers that can hack your password are good for you

Gilgamesh, Bryan Johnson, and the Fountain of Youth: do you want to live forever?

“This world belongs to all of us, and all people should be able to live in respect and harmony” — Michelle Yeoh