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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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Candice Odgers
UC Irvine Developmental Psychologist
University of California, Irvine
Episode: What we're getting wrong about teens and tech | Candice Odgers | Your Body on Tech
Keith Diaz
Columbia University Medical Center physiologist
Columbia University Medical Center
Episode: What sitting all day does to your brain and body | Keith Diaz | Your Body on Tech
Ariel Ekblaw
Space architect
Aurelia Institute / MIT
Episode: Alternative Future (#3): How to build in space for life on Earth | Ariel Ekblaw
Giles E. D. Oldroyd
Plant scientist
University/Research (EN SA project)
Episode: Alternative Future (#4): The food that fertilizes itself | Giles E.D. Oldroyd
Ordinary Things
Anonymous TED Talker
Episode: Alternative Future (#5): Who owns the internet of the future? | Ordinary Things
D. Scott Phoenix
Deep tech entrepreneur who built an AI company later sold to Alphabet
Former founder/entrepreneur in AI
Episode: Why humans should merge with AI | D. Scott Phoenix
Baratunde Thurston
Writer, cultural critic, creator of Life with Machines
Life with Machines
Episode: Why humans should merge with AI | D. Scott Phoenix
Stephen Remedios
Tech humanist and people strategy leader, explored handing reins to AI for parenting
Independent/TED Talk
Episode: How to parent in the age of AI with Stephen Remedios and Avni Patel Thompson
Avni Patel Thompson
Founder and scientist building family tools to reduce friction while preserving human connection
Milo (AI sidekick) / TED Talk
Episode: How to parent in the age of AI with Stephen Remedios and Avni Patel Thompson

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Sherrell Dorsey
Host of TED Tech

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 1.2k ratings
  • Sherrell BEST HOST EVER

    This host is just fantastic, I follow her on socials now to stay even more tapped into the podcast! Excellent selection TED team!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Living Rhema Word
    United States2 months ago
  • 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 States2 years ago
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    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nate13251
    United States2 years 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?

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    damn__tam
    United States2 years ago

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Ads are too frequent and feel like infomercials, which can sour the experience for time-conscious listeners.
Episode quality varies but overall provides thought-provoking perspectives on technology's role in society.
Guests and hosts are credible, delivering valuable, forward-looking tech insights for a curious audience.

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#155
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#87
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#110
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#25
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#95
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#95
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What we're getting wrong about teens and tech | Candice Odgers | Your Body on Tech
Q: What practical steps should parents and policymakers take to support teens without resorting to bans?
Focus on investing in adults around teens (counselors, teachers), creating welcoming digital spaces, delivering digital literacy and mental health services, and funding these initiatives with appropriate policies rather than punitive bans.
What we're getting wrong about teens and tech | Candice Odgers | Your Body on Tech
Q: Why do you think the narrative around social media as the primary villain persists, despite data that show weak links to mental health?
She argues that scary stories sell and that public debates have narrowed to gendered effects and sensational correlations, while large-scale studies show minimal causal impact; context for broader societal factors is often missing.
What we're getting wrong about teens and tech | Candice Odgers | Your Body on Tech
Q: What sparked your interest in the development of kids and their brains, and how did technology come into focus for you?
Odgers explains her early work with at-risk youth in Vancouver, emphasizing the role of caring adults in outcomes, and how mobile technology enabled higher-resolution data collection that revealed the nuanced effects of digital experiences rather than a simple negative narrative.
What sitting all day does to your brain and body | Keith Diaz | Your Body on Tech
Q: What is the practical dose of movement breaks that people can realistically stick to, and how does real-world behavior compare to lab recommendations?
Real-world data show five movement breaks a day as the point of diminishing returns; many people do eight breaks and still gain mood and fatigue benefits, suggesting flexible, ongoing movement across the day is more feasible and beneficial than rigid schedules.
What sitting all day does to your brain and body | Keith Diaz | Your Body on Tech
Q: Can we just unpack your own coming to grips with that information about movement breaks not undoing a day of sitting?
Keith explains that initial skepticism is common, and that the research shifted his view toward a broader view of movement as a daily pattern rather than a single workout, with a focus on continuous, small contractions throughout the day.

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Frequently Asked Questions About TED Tech

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

The collection highlights conversations at the convergence of technology, society, and policy, with a strong focus on AI, data centers, climate tech, and human-centered design. Episodes typically explore how emerging technologies reshape daily life, industry, and governance, often featuring practitioners, researchers, and policymakers who share practical scenarios, ethical considerations, and actionable insights. A standout thread is the emphasis on responsible innovation that balances efficiency with public interest, equity, and environmental impact. Listeners can expect accessible explanations of complex topics, real-world case studies, and thoughtful framing around what tech-enabled change means for communities, jobs, and policy.

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2. Keith Diaz
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4. Giles E. D. Oldroyd
5. Ordinary Things
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7. Baratunde Thurston
8. Stephen Remedios

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