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Can a gender-flipped remake of a classic con artist comedy recapture the original magic?The Hustle is a 2019 comedy featuring two female con artists competing to swindle a tech billionaire. While the film reimagines the premise of 1988's Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, crit…
Can a gender-swapped remake of a classic comedy capture the same magic?In 2019, director Adam Shankman reimagined the 2000 hit What Women Want by flipping the script. Starring Taraji P. Henson as a sports agent who gains the ability to hear men's tho…
Can a generational basketball talent redefine his career after years of debilitating knee injuries?Lonzo Ball entered the NBA as a highly touted second-overall draft pick, celebrated for his elite passing and court vision. Yet, a series of severe knee injuries halted his moment…
Can a generational clash over authenticity reveal the shifting ethics of modern storytelling?Noah Baumbach’s 2014 comedy-drama explores the friction between a middle-aged documentary filmmaker and a younger, millennial couple. As their lives intertwine, the film questions…
Can a genetic algorithm recreate the Mona Lisa?Explore a breakthrough in computer graphics where researchers use genetic algorithms to produce simulations that closely mimic reality. This video examines a new paper published i…
Can a genetically engineered flower manipulate human emotions to ensure its own survival?In the 2019 psychological drama Little Joe, a plant breeder creates a flower designed to make its owners happy. But as the plant begins to spread its pollen, those exposed start a…
Can a genetically engineered grain solve the global crisis of vitamin A deficiency?Golden rice was designed to combat widespread vitamin A deficiency by bioengineering beta-carotene into the grain. While international health organizations have declared it safe, …
Can a genius inventor survive the dark arts when technology meets ancient magic?Riri Williams, the brilliant MIT student who debuted in Wakanda Forever, returns to Chicago in this six-part Marvel series. As she navigates life after her cinematic introduction,…
Can a geography teacher save the world from a digital catastrophe using analog tactics?When a massive cyber attack compromises every active British intelligence operative, the government is forced to recall a retired agent. Now a schoolteacher, he relies on outdated…
Can a ghost find peace when faced with the relentless pragmatism of an American family?Oscar Wilde's first published story, The Canterville Ghost, turns the classic gothic haunting on its head. When an American family moves into a haunted English castle, they refuse…
Can a ghost help a recluse find his way back to the living?In 2011, a Japanese anime captured the world by exploring how childhood trauma can freeze a group of friends in time. Through the return of a deceased girl's spirit, the story exa…
Can a ghost offer more love than a husband in this Rajasthani folk tale?In the 2005 film Paheli, a neglected bride finds her life transformed when a spirit falls in love with her and assumes her husband's form. This visually stunning fantasy explores …- Can a ghost reclaim her life after five years of watching from the sidelines?In the South Korean drama Hi Bye, Mama!, a woman who died while pregnant returns as a human for a strictly limited 49-day window. To stay permanently, she must reclaim her place a…
Can a ghost story about a celebrity assistant redefine the modern psychological thriller?Olivier Assayas’s 2016 film Personal Shopper follows a grieving woman in Paris working as a high-end assistant while hunting for a sign from her deceased twin. Blending supernatur…- Can a ghost story be a vehicle for healing childhood trauma and grief?In Andrew Haigh's 2023 film All of Us Strangers, a lonely screenwriter discovers his long-dead parents living in his childhood home. This psychological fantasy explores the comple…
Can a ghost-powered marijuana plant help two underachieving stoners graduate from Harvard University?In the 2001 cult comedy How High, Method Man and Redman play two friends who use the ashes of a deceased companion to fertilize a magical marijuana plant. The resulting smoke summ…
Can a ghostly tip-off solve a murder in Woody Allen's 2006 romantic comedy?Woody Allen's 2006 film Scoop blends supernatural mystery with slapstick comedy. When a journalism student receives a lead from a deceased reporter's spirit, she teams up with a m…
Can a giant bubble transform a lackluster building into a public masterpiece?Architect Liz Diller explores the challenge of revitalising uninspiring architecture. Watch as she details the creative process behind designing a lighthearted, inviting addition …
Can a giant dog conquer his deep-seated fear of water?In this National Geographic feature, Cesar Millan works with Optimus, a Great Dane, to help the dog overcome a long-held fear of swimming.
Can a giant physical grid function as the world's largest analogue digital image?The Manchester Mega Pixel project transformed a physical space into a massive, tangible display. This video documents the collaborative effort to build an analogue digital image d…
Can a giant puppet bridge the gap between refugees and onlookers?Theater director Amir Nizar Zuabi presents 'The Walk,' a large-scale theatrical journey that follows a young refugee girl's odyssey. This production uses a unique, lifelike puppet…
Can a giant stone sundial track the heavens with two-second precision?In the heart of New Delhi stands a collection of massive, geometric stone structures designed to measure the cosmos without a single telescope. Built in 1724, the Jantar Mantar ob…
Can a girl and her robot navigate a maze of programming puzzles?In the eighth installment of the animated series Think Like A Coder, characters Ethic and Hedge face a gauntlet of branching paths. Watch as they attempt to solve logic-based chal…
Can a girl survive on faith alone in this haunting 1862 Irish period drama?Set in the shadow of the Great Famine, The Wonder follows an English nurse tasked with observing a young girl who claims to survive without food. As the community watches, the nur…
Can a girl who cannot die find love in a school for weapons?In a school designed to transform orphans into magical weapons for war, 14-year-old Sheena Totsuki meets Mimi Kagari. Mimi is a mysterious student rumored to be the school's secre…
Can a glitchy robot teach a lonely child more about friendship than an algorithm?In a world where children rely on algorithmic B-Bots to curate their social lives, 12-year-old Barney Pudowski receives a defective unit named Ron. While the tech giant Bubble int…
Can a glitzy Broadway adaptation truly capture the struggle for LGBTQ+ acceptance in Indiana?Ryan Murphy’s 2020 film adaptation of the hit musical The Prom brings Broadway stars to a small Indiana town to champion a lesbian student’s right to attend her school dance. Whil…
Can a global agency successfully steer the industrialization of entire developing nations?Born from the post-colonial era, the United Nations Industrial Development Organization works to transform economies by fostering sustainable growth. From its Vienna headquarters,…
Can a global apparel giant truly escape the contradictions of modern supply chains?Patagonia is celebrated for its environmental activism and unique ownership structure, yet it remains entangled in the complex realities of global manufacturing. From pioneering r…
Can a global classroom exist for free? Sal Khan explores the future of learning.Sal Khan hosts a live Q&A session to discuss the mission of Khan Academy. This session offers a window into the nonprofit's goal of providing world-class education to anyone, anyw…
Can a global crisis serve as the catalyst for a more equitable society?This discussion examines whether the COVID-19 emergency offers a unique window to redesign our social order. Experts explore if the disruption caused by the pandemic can lead to a…
Can a global disaster satire starring Tom Cruise actually save the world?Alejandro G. Iñárritu’s 2026 dark comedy Digger features Tom Cruise as a billionaire whose corporate negligence triggers a planetary catastrophe. While the film aims to satirize t…
Can a global economic collapse trigger a state of perpetual warfare?In the year 2045, the world is reeling from a catastrophic event known as the Simultaneous Global Default. This disaster wiped out the value of all paper and electronic currency, …
Can a global economy survive when every nation insists on being an exporter?As surplus and deficit economies clash over manufacturing dominance, the world faces a potential era of protectionism. This video examines the mechanics of trade wars and whether …
Can a global environmental agency survive without universal support from its inception?The United Nations Environment Programme was born from the 1972 Stockholm Conference, despite skepticism from developing nations who feared environmentalism would hinder their eco…
Can a global fellowship of 352 churches truly find unity in a divided world?The World Council of Churches represents over 600 million people across 110 countries, seeking a common witness among diverse Christian denominations. From its administrative cent…
Can a global financial system operate entirely without the concept of interest?Islamic finance prohibits riba, or interest, viewing it as exploitative. Instead, it promotes profit-sharing and asset-backed transactions. While modern Islamic banking has grown …
Can a global hackathon help us build resilience against a pandemic?In this TED Connects conversation, designer and technologist Marko Russiver explains the motivation behind The Global Hack, a virtual initiative focused on rapid solution developm…
Can a global network of political parties truly foster a more harmonious world?Liberal International serves as a pre-eminent global federation for liberal and progressive democratic parties. Headquartered in London, this network aims to strengthen democratic…
Can a global network of protected 'Hope Spots' save our oceans?Marine biologist Sylvia Earle returns to the TED stage to share the progress of her mission to protect the seas. Discover how targeted conservation efforts are yielding unexpected…- Can a global news magazine thrive when written entirely in a constructed language?Monato is a monthly magazine written exclusively in Esperanto, covering global politics, culture, and economics. Distributed across 65 countries, it rejects the traditional foreig…
Can a global pause provide the blueprint for a greener future?As the Covid-19 pandemic forced millions to shelter at home, the natural world underwent a visible transformation. This animated poem explores those shifts and asks if we can use …- Can a global retail giant actually power the planet with green energy?Amazon has pledged to operate its entire global infrastructure on 100 percent renewable energy. While the scale of such an ambition is staggering, the strategy relies on a specifi…
Can a global sports watchdog improve public health beyond the playing field?The World Anti-Doping Agency is expanding its mission. By partnering with the World Health Organization, the agency is moving beyond policing athletes to address broader issues li…
Can a global tourism hotspot save one of the world's rarest primates from extinction?Cat Ba Island in Vietnam is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and a burgeoning adventure-tourism hub. Yet, beneath the limestone karsts and busy resort developments, a desperate conserva…
Can a global treaty actually save the world's disappearing marshes and peatlands?Adopted in 1971, the Ramsar Convention is the first international environmental agreement dedicated to protecting wetlands. While it has successfully designated over 2,500 sites g…
Can a golf ball with legs be the perfect museum specimen?Josh and Natalie explore the Natural History Museum's vast collection to find the perfect specimen based on the word noxious. This episode highlights how scientists are redefining…
Can a government agency weaponize psychic abilities to create an army of super soldiers?The 2009 film Push explores a world where a clandestine U.S. Division tracks and experiments on psychics. Inspired by the real-life Stargate Project, the story follows a group of …- Can a government be democratic while actively suppressing the rights of its own citizens?Illiberal democracy describes regimes that maintain the appearance of democratic elections while systematically dismantling the constitutional checks, civil liberties, and minorit…
- Can a government be sued? The complex reality of sovereign immunitySovereign immunity is the legal doctrine that a government cannot be sued without its consent. Rooted in the ancient idea that the king can do no wrong, this principle has evolved…
Can a government exist without a country, and does it hold any real power?A government-in-exile is a political group forced from its homeland by invasion, civil war, or insurrection. While they reside in foreign territory, these groups maintain they are…
Can a government program turn the ambient noise of daily life into national heritage?In 1996, Japan’s Ministry of the Environment launched an ambitious initiative to catalog the nation’s most iconic auditory experiences. By curating a list of 100 distinct soundsca…
Can a government punish you today for an action that was legal yesterday?Ex post facto laws retroactively change the legal status of past actions. While many nations constitutionally forbid these laws to prevent tyranny, others allow them under specifi…
Can a government simply forgive its own crimes to secure a fragile peace?Amnesty laws offer a stark trade-off: immediate stability in exchange for institutionalized impunity. By retroactively shielding leaders from prosecution for war crimes or human r…
Can a government strip you of your citizenship after you have already become naturalized?Citizenship is often viewed as a permanent status, but it can be revoked through a process called denaturalization. Whether through criminal conviction or civil proceedings, state…
Can a government that prints its own money ever truly run out of cash?Modern Monetary Theory challenges the bedrock of conventional economics by arguing that sovereign nations issuing their own currency cannot go bankrupt. Instead of viewing taxes a…- Can a government truly erase a person from history by destroying their name?From ancient Sumerian city-states to modern digital censorship, authorities have long attempted to purge disgraced figures from the historical record. This practice, known as damn…
Can a government-in-exile survive when its territory is split by a massive earthen wall?The Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic claims sovereignty over Western Sahara, yet it controls only a fraction of the land. Proclaimed in 1976, this state-in-exile remains locked in…
Can a government-run school system outperform private institutions by targeting rural, gifted students?Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas are a network of residential schools designed to provide elite education to gifted children from rural India. By combining rigorous merit-based selecti…- Can a grandmother and mother settle who makes the best Dominican Lebanese fusion?Stunt performer Lorena Abreu hosts a cooking competition between her mother and grandmother. They attempt to recreate each other's signature dishes, exploring how family recipes e…