From the Mascarene Islands to Syria, reports from the field: A recap of session 4 of TEDGlobal 2014
The theme of Session 4 is Field Work — and we’re hearing from people who get outside, who work in the field and hear what’...
Charmian Gooch unveils the Great Ripoff Map, showing the impact of corruption
In March, anti-corruption activist Charmian Gooch stood on the TED stage in Vancouver to make a bold TED Prize wish: to shed light on anonym...
Undercover human rights recording: Oren Yakobovich at TEDGlobal 2014
Human-rights activist Oren Yakobovich encourages the recording of human rights abuses to expose them to worldwide scrutiny. He founded the o...
Field Work: A sneak peek of session 4 at TEDGlobal 2014
The speakers in this session can’t be contained in a cubicle or desk chair. These bold thinkers — from an activist surfacing hum...
In case you missed it: Day 1 of TEDGlobal 2014
Today was the first day of TEDGlobal 2014. If you weren’t able to clear your schedule to watch TED Live today and experience the magic...
The ebb and flow between nations: A recap of session 3 at TEDGlobal 2014
Session 3 of TEDGlobal 2014 took a look at things thatmove across borders, from identity to violence, from money to music. Below, a recap of...
Our passports don’t define us: Taiye Selasi live at TEDGlobal 2014
“How can I come from a nation? How can a human being come from a concept?” With these questions the majestic Taiye Selasi, author of Ghana M...
The incredible economic potential of sending money home: Dilip Ratha at TEDGlobal 2014
Growing up in a small village in India’s Orissa region, Dilip Ratha dreamed of becoming a poet. With only $20 in his pocket, he crossed two ...
The War on Drugs has got to end: Ethan Nadelmann speaks at TEDGlobal 2014
“What has the War on Drugs done in the world?” asks Ethan Nadelmann, the founder of the Drug Policy Alliance. He namechecks just...