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TED Tech

TED Tech
Artificial Intelligence
Climate Change
Renewable Energy
Generative AI
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Social Media
Technology
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Creativity
Agriculture
Mental Health
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Electric Vehicles
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Artificial General Intelligence
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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... more

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Recent Guests

Advait Sarkar
Microsoft AI and Design Researcher studying human-AI interaction
Microsoft Research
Episode: AI is changing how we talk and think. How can we stop it? with Adam Aleksic and Advait Sarkar
Anna Rothschild
Science journalist for TED-Ed
TED-Ed
Episode: How satellite imagery is helping stop deforestation with Tasso Azevedo and Anna Rothschild
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Episode: How satellite imagery is helping stop deforestation with Tasso Azevedo and Anna Rothschild
Katherine Alejandra Cross
PhD candidate, University of Washington; tech critic; author of Log Off
University of Washington; Liberal Currents; author of Log Off
Episode: How to stop doomscrolling — and what to do instead? (w/ Katherine Cross) | from How to Be a Better Human
Henrik Zeberg
Danish economist providing critical perspective on AI/crypto hype
Independent economist (TEDx Lille Torg talk)
Episode: Is the AI bubble about to burst? | Henrik Zeberg
Bernt Børnich
Norwegian roboticist and researcher focused on humanoid robots and bringing sci-fi concepts into homes
1X
Episode: Meet NEO, your robot butler in training | Bernt Børnich
Swami Sivasubramanian
Vice President of AI at AWS
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Episode: Everything you need to know about AI agents | Swami Sivasubramanian
Catherine Nakalembe
Assistant Research Professor at the University of Maryland's Department of Geographical Sciences and the NASA Harvest Africa Program Director, and a 2025 TED Fellow.
NASA Harvest
Episode: How satellites are supporting farmers across Africa | Catherine Nakalembe
Matt Tilleard
Renewables entrepreneur
Episode: The best thing that could happen to the energy industry | Matt Tilleard

Host

Sherrell Dorsey
Host of TED Tech, Sherrell Dorsey is a journalist with a focus on technology and its social implications.

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 1.2k ratings
  • Used to be entertaining

    And now they aren’t and seem mostly like infomercials

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    damn__tam
    United Statesa year ago
  • Interesting Show, Obnoxious Ads

    3x pre-roll ads, 15 seconds of real intro, followed by 4x more long ads? Are you kidding me.

    I respect TED and benefit from their broad scope of content. That does not justify packing this many ads into your podcasts. Pushing out ad-farm episodes tarnishes the journalists’ reputations, and makes their guests look like they’re being milked for cash imo.

    I find it insulting, as if they don’t value my time, or think their podcast is more valuable than it is. A sub-20 minute podcast made of clips ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Innerspectrum
    United Statesa year ago
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    Nate13251
    United Statesa year ago
  • It’s not sad

    If your friend can’t attend your special event and your choices are they aren’t there at all or to have some type of presence, wouldn’t having them in some form better than nothing?

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    United Statesa year ago
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Listeners Say

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Many praise the informative nature of episodes, emphasizing the relevance of topics to current global challenges.
Critics note that certain episodes feel like promotional content rather than substantive discussions on the technology.
Overall, there is a positive reception towards the host's ability to engage guests effectively and present complex topics in an accessible manner.
Listeners appreciate the insightful discussions on technology and its applications in society, often highlighting how episodes leave them with new perspectives.
Some audience members express frustration over the frequency of advertisements, feeling it detracts from the overall content quality.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#156
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Apple Podcasts
#132
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Apple Podcasts
#78
Italy/Technology
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#125
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Apple Podcasts
#164
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#48
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AI is changing how we talk and think. How can we stop it? with Adam Aleksic and Advait Sarkar
Q: What is the proposed shift in how we use AI in the knowledge worker workflow?
Move from using AI to merely complete tasks faster to using AI as a tool for thought that challenges, provokes alternative perspectives, and helps humans think more deeply and creatively.
AI is changing how we talk and think. How can we stop it? with Adam Aleksic and Advait Sarkar
Q: What is the core risk of relying on AI as a routine thinking aid?
Relying on AI can reduce critical thinking, memory retention, and the diversity of ideas, making people dependent on the tool and narrowing the range of possible solutions unless careful design and deliberate practice counteracts that tendency.
What happens in your brain when you pay attention? w/ Dr. Sasha Hamdani | from TED Health
Q: What are the signs that often get missed in adults, especially women, and why does that underdiagnosis matter?
Women typically present with inattentive symptoms which may go unnoticed until later in life, causing significant disruption to their daily lives.
What happens in your brain when you pay attention? w/ Dr. Sasha Hamdani | from TED Health
Q: How do you distinguish between ADHD and maybe poor focus or short attention spans?
Dr. Hamdani emphasizes ADHD tends to be continuous across different fields of life, causing clinically significant impacts, unlike occasional focus issues.
What happens in your brain when you pay attention? w/ Dr. Sasha Hamdani | from TED Health
Q: Can you talk a little bit about the different ways that ADHD shows up beyond sort of that stereotype of being, quote, distracted or hyperactive?
Dr. Hamdani explains that ADHD is an attention regulation issue, which also encompasses emotional and energy regulation difficulties.

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What is TED Tech about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This podcast focuses on the complex interplay between technology and various aspects of human life, exploring how advancements are reshaping our understanding of society, science, and business. Each episode features insightful discussions with speakers who employ technology in innovative and transformative ways, addressing pressing questions and challenges that arise from our increasingly tech-driven existence. Unique to this podcast is the blend of rigorous content that doesn't shy away from controversial topics, while also highlighting solutions and positive change within the tech landscape.

Listeners can expect to hear about a wide range of subjects, from the role of AI in contemporary issues like climate change and mental health to the... more

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3. Tasso Azevedo
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5. Henrik Zeberg
6. Bernt Børnich
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