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TED Tech

TED Tech
Artificial Intelligence
Climate Change
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Sustainability
Technology
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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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After finding himself alone in an unreported wildfire in the woodlands of California, John Mills decided to take matters into his own hands. Hear the incredible story of how he rallied fire survivors and retired first responders to create Watch Duty,... more

In 2014, the world’s second largest coal consumer made a bold promise: to increase its solar capacity from three gigawatts to 100 gigawatts in just eight years. Many people called it overly ambitious, but energy expert Kanika Chawla saw the opportuni... more

Tencent is one of China’s biggest tech companies, running the popular Chinese messaging app WeChat and the world’s largest video game vendor. Now, it’s also an up-and-coming force in the field of carbon removal. Xu Hao, the vice president of Sustaina... more

Maps have long helped us understand the world — now, they can help us shape it. Digital cartographer Peter Wilczynski introduces the Living Globe: a real-time, data-rich digital twin of Earth that fuses satellite imagery, sensor data and AI. Watch fo... more

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John Mills
Founder of Watch Duty, wildfire alert app
Watch Duty
Episode: Sherrell's Top 5 (#1): How we built Watch Duty, the lifesaving wildfire alert app with John Mills
Kanika Chawla
Energy expert
Sustainable Energy for All
Episode: Sherrell's Top 5 (#2): Inside India's astonishing solar revolution with Kanika Chawla
Xu Hao
Vice President of Sustainable Social Value at Tencent
Tencent
Episode: Sherrell's Top 5 (#3): How one of China’s biggest tech companies is tackling carbon removal with Xu Hao
Peter Wilczynski
Digital cartographer
TED Conference speaker
Episode: Sherrell's Top 5 (#4): The multidimensional magic of modern maps | Peter Wilczynski
Kimiko Hirata
Climate strategist and founder of Climate Integrate
Climate Integrate
Episode: How to power the world – and accelerate clean energy with Kimiko Hirata
Alvin Graylin
AI entrepreneur and executive with 35 years in AI, semiconductors, VR
Industry leader in AI/VR
Episode: How to pick the right path forward with AI with Alvin W. Graylin and Manoush Zomorodi
Manoush Zomorodi
TED Radio Hour host and interviewer in this episode
TED
Episode: How to pick the right path forward with AI with Alvin W. Graylin and Manoush Zomorodi
Asim Z. Haque
Senior Vice President of Governmental and Member Services at PJM Interconnection
PJM Interconnection
Episode: Is your electric bill about to go up? with Asim Z. Haque
Varun Sivaram
Physicist and energy researcher, founder of Emerald AI
Emerald AI
Episode: Is your electric bill about to go up? with Asim Z. Haque

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Sherrell Dorsey
Host of TED Tech

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

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    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

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    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 States2 years ago
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#129
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#166
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Sherrell's Top 5 (#3): How one of China’s biggest tech companies is tackling carbon removal with Xu Hao
Q: What are the biggest challenges and roadblocks you worry about as you pursue these ambitious goals?
There's no guaranteed winner among competing technologies; we must pursue multiple pathways (nuclear, CCUS, hydrogen) in parallel, because urgency requires trying many options and scaling them all.
Sherrell's Top 5 (#3): How one of China’s biggest tech companies is tackling carbon removal with Xu Hao
Q: Looking ahead to 2030, is there a particular technology you think will move the needle on climate change for Tencent and the broader industry?
Electrification and the deployment of renewables, storage, heat pumps, and a second wave targeting hard-to-abate sectors will drive decarbonization, with a broader mix of technologies maturing and becoming cost-effective.
Sherrell's Top 5 (#3): How one of China’s biggest tech companies is tackling carbon removal with Xu Hao
Q: CarbonX specifically focuses on hard to abate industries and technologies like CCUS. What do you see as the single biggest misconception or challenge that needs to be overcome for carbon removal technologies to achieve widespread adoption?
The main barrier is cost today; we must push the technology forward to reduce cost and enable scaling so these solutions can have a material impact.
How to pick the right path forward with AI with Alvin W. Graylin and Manoush Zomorodi
Q: What concrete steps can business leaders take today to integrate AI responsibly without ripping out jobs?
Focus on integrating AI to increase efficiency while retraining and reallocating staff, adopting shorter work weeks where appropriate, and investing in reskilling programs to soften displacement while maintaining momentum.
How to pick the right path forward with AI with Alvin W. Graylin and Manoush Zomorodi
Q: Alvin, what makes you different given your experience in the US and China, and how does that inform your views on AI policy?
Alvin emphasizes looking beyond hype to practical, non-zero-sum collaboration, warning that fear-driven competition can derail beneficial AI development and advocating shared, globally inclusive approaches like open science and joint labs.

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

Thoughtful explorations at the intersection of technology, society, and policy, with a strong focus on how emerging tech like AI, climate tech, and data science shapes business, governance, and everyday life. Episodes frequently feature researchers, entrepreneurs, and technologists who translate complex topics—ranging from AI capabilities and limitations to sustainable energy, climate-smart agriculture, and data-driven conservation—into practical insights for decision-makers. Noteworthy are in-depth interviews with industry leaders and researchers who connect technical breakthroughs to real-world impact, plus a recurring emphasis on ethics, governance, and societal implications. The show often spotlights how technology can solve big problem... more

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1. John Mills
2. Kanika Chawla
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4. Peter Wilczynski
5. Kimiko Hirata
6. Alvin Graylin
7. Manoush Zomorodi
8. Asim Z. Haque

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