Living on Earth

An ode to living on Earth 10:46 minutes · TED2020: The Prequel If you had to explain to a newborn what it means to be a human being living on Earth in the 21st century, what would you say? Visual artist Oliver Jeffers put his answer in a letter to his son, sharing pearls of wisdom on existence and the diversity of life. He offers observations of the "beautiful, fragile drama of human civilization" in this poetic talk paired with his original illustrations and animations. Watch now »

PLAYLIST OF THE DAY 10 days of positive thinking A fun, uplifting challenge: For the next 10 days, watch one TED Talk from this list to shift yourself into a life of positive thinking. Watch » 10 talks · Total run time 2:14:06

TED PARTNERS These days, adaptability is a must-have trait. Here's how to spot it -- and increase it In partnership with monday.com How to be a Better Human, a TED.com series, brings you advice in the form of short articles featuring expert-based tips from TED speakers that you can apply to your daily life -- starting now! Together, monday.com and TED are showcasing ways to make teamwork click, from creating better collaborations to optimizing productivity. Read more »