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Can we prove two different-looking networks are actually the same structure?Graph isomorphism asks if two networks are structurally identical, even if they look completely different on paper. While this concept is fundamental to chemistry and circuit desi…
Can we put a price tag on the pain of a recession?Economic cycles are more than just numbers on a spreadsheet; they represent real-world suffering. While standard models attempt to quantify the cost of these fluctuations, the hum…
Can we reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050?United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres presents a blueprint for global climate action, arguing that the window to prevent a century of catastrophe is closing.
Can we reach net-zero emissions to stop the worst effects of climate change?Experts widely agree that achieving zero greenhouse gas emissions is essential to mitigating climate change. This video examines the prevention strategies and emerging technologie…
Can we reach room-temperature superconductivity by trapping materials in a state of flux?Superconductors allow electricity to flow without resistance, but they traditionally require extreme cooling. A recent breakthrough using a technique called pressure quenching has…
Can we really deflect a city-killing asteroid before it strikes our planet?Volcanologist Robin George Andrews explains how NASA's DART mission successfully altered an asteroid's orbit. This lecture explores the planetary defense movement and the engineer…
Can we reawaken the ancient partnership between crops and soil?For millions of years, plants relied on microbes to turn atmospheric nitrogen into food. This video explores how bioengineer Karsten Temme aims to restore this broken bond using g…
Can we rebuild the internet to prioritize human connection over performance?While the internet was designed to connect us, many users feel increasingly isolated. In this talk, Reddit cofounder and CEO Steve Huffman examines how modern social media rewards…
Can we rebuild the internet's information commons without sacrificing free speech?Misinformation expert Claire Wardle examines the challenges of our polluted online environment and proposes a strategy for restoring digital trust through the collective action of…
Can we reclaim our humanity from the digital machines that shape our desires?Bernard Stiegler, a French philosopher who discovered his calling while incarcerated for armed robbery, argued that technology is not neutral. He believed our digital tools are ac…
Can we reconcile modern science with tens of thousands of years of Indigenous knowledge?Maddison Miller, a Darug archaeologist and artist, is bridging the gap between ecological science and Indigenous wisdom. By examining how we care for Country, she argues that our …
Can we reconcile our human experience with the cold, scientific reality of the universe?Wilfrid Sellars spent his career attempting to bridge the gap between our intuitive, everyday lives and the objective descriptions provided by natural science. He famously attacke…
Can we reconcile truth with the structure of comedy?In this talk, Hannah Gadsby explores the tension between finding one's purpose and the inherent contradictions of life, reflecting on the impact of her special, Nanette.
Can we reconstruct a dinosaur from fragments found in the field?Follow paleontologist Luis Chiappe and his team as they excavate dinosaur remains, exploring the painstaking process of bringing prehistoric life back to the laboratory.
Can we reconstruct audio from silent video by tracking microscopic object vibrations?This video explores research by Dr. Abe Davis on recovering sound from high-speed video. While it seems intuitive that objects vibrate like tuning forks, the reality is far more c…
Can we reconstruct the history of ancient hurricanes using only the earth beneath us?Paleotempestology attempts to map prehistoric storm activity by analyzing geological proxies like sediment layers. While researchers hope this data will reveal long-term recurrenc…
Can we reconstruct the human mind by growing brain circuits in a lab?Studying the human brain is notoriously difficult because it is tucked away inside our skulls. To bypass this, scientists are now using stem cells to grow miniature, self-organizi…
Can we recover lost reptile species from remote Indian Ocean islands?In 2013, a team led by curator Christopher Raxworthy surveyed the Seychelles and Mascarene Islands to find rare reptiles. This expedition highlights the ongoing struggle to docume…
Can we recover the lost art of meaningful human connection in modern life?Journalist Joshua Johnson and social entrepreneur Blake Mycoskie discuss the challenges of modern interaction, including the male loneliness crisis. They offer two straightforward…
Can we recreate Earth's vital ingredients in the vacuum of space?To survive long-term space travel and life on other planets, we must engineer the environmental support systems that Earth provides naturally. This video examines the technologies…
Can we recreate the mysterious 23 flavours of Dr Pepper?The exact recipe for Dr Pepper remains a mystery, but this video explores an ambitious attempt to clone the iconic soda using historical clues and various online theories.
Can we recreate the power of the Sun using giant lasers?In 2022, scientists achieved a historic breakthrough in fusion ignition. This video explores how massive laser technology is being used to catalyze the same atomic reactions that …
Can we recreate the voice of a 3,000-year-old mummy?For millennia, the voice of the Egyptian priest Nesyamun has been silent. But using CT scans and 3-D printing, scientists have successfully reconstructed a single vowel sound from…- Can we redefine corporate success by prioritizing people over profits?In this 2020 TED talk, Chobani founder Hamdi Ulukaya challenges the traditional corporate focus on shareholders and money. He presents a vision for an 'anti-CEO playbook' designed…
Can we redefine the human experience in an era of technology and climate crisis?Rosi Braidotti is a pioneering philosopher who challenges the traditional, rigid boundaries of what it means to be human. By blending feminist theory with posthumanism, she explor…
Can we redesign companies for human and machine collaboration?Explore how the union of AI's data-driven power and human ingenuity can reshape the future of work and create a symbiotic learning environment.
Can we redesign our cities to prioritize human connection over austerity?Architect Vishaan Chakrabarti explores how urban planning can move beyond cold, anonymous landscapes to create vibrant, inclusive environments that provide equitable housing, heal…
Can we redesign our plates to save both our health and the planet?Explore the intersection of culinary creativity and medical science as a chef and a cardiologist discuss the evolution of our global food systems.
Can we redesign our sinking cities to work with nature instead of against it?Landscape architect Kotchakorn Voraakhom explains how modern concrete infrastructure leaves cities vulnerable to flooding. She shares her approach to urban design, demonstrating h…
Can we redesign the classroom around how students actually learn?This discussion explores the practical application of learning science in modern education. It moves beyond theory to examine how specific principles can be integrated into school…
Can we redesign the global economy before we reach the ecological breaking point?Lester Brown’s vision for a sustainable civilization rests on a daring four-part plan. To avoid total collapse, we must confront the staggering complexity of carbon emissions, pop…- Can we rediscover the leader within to solve the global leadership crisis?As global leadership faces a period of potential irrelevance, entrepreneur Halla Tómasdóttir explores a new way forward. This conversation examines how anyone can exert influence …
Can we reduce the climate impact of our flight paths?In this lecture from MIT's Urban Energy Systems and Policy course, Professor David Hsu examines the environmental footprint of aviation.
Can we regulate a technology that even the experts do not fully understand?As artificial intelligence evolves unpredictably, Helen Toner explores how smart policy can shape our future. This talk examines the necessity of proactive governance despite the …
Can we remove race from child welfare decisions?Social worker Jessica Pryce explores how systemic biases and neighborhood factors influence foster-care placements. She proposes a shift toward strengthening families rather than …
Can we render the complex sparkle of glitter more efficiently?Achieving realistic glitter in computer graphics is notoriously difficult. This video explores a new approach to simulating specular light, potentially making high-quality glitter…
Can we replace plastic packaging with a protective layer derived from nature?Engineer and chemist Jenny Du explores a plant-based solution to food waste. By utilizing elements naturally found in fruit and vegetable peels, this innovation aims to extend pro…
Can we replicate nature's most elegant fuel-making process?Plants have spent millions of years perfecting photosynthesis to turn sunlight into energy. Now, humans are attempting to hijack this biological blueprint to create sustainable fu…
Can we replicate the historic success of smallpox eradication?Smallpox remains the only human disease we have completely wiped out. This video explores the creative breakthroughs and innovative solutions that are bringing us closer to elimin…
Can we replicate the human spark of thought in a machine?Professor Zdenka Kuncic explores the fundamental distinction between artificial intelligence and synthetic intelligence. This talk examines whether human cognition can be truly mi…
Can we replicate the power of the stars to fuel our planet indefinitely?Nuclear fusion promises a future of limitless, emission-free energy by mimicking the processes inside stars. This video examines the mechanics of fusion and the ongoing quest to h…
Can we replicate the power of the stars to solve our energy crisis?Nuclear fusion promises near-limitless energy by mimicking the process that powers stars. By fusing light atomic nuclei into heavier ones, we can release immense energy. While res…
Can we replicate the sun's power to create a limitless clean energy source?Scientists are attempting to harness the same fusion process that fuels the sun to generate power on Earth. This episode explores the immense technical challenge of containing pla…
Can we restore Europe's degraded soil through a continent-wide network of living labs?With up to three quarters of European soils currently classified as unhealthy, the European Union is launching an ambitious mission to reverse widespread degradation. By establish…
Can we restore the largest living space on Earth?While deep ocean exploration has revealed the nature of sea floors, we are only beginning to grasp the patterns of marine circulation. Today, scientists face a growing crisis: vas…
Can we restore the lost reindeer of the Scottish Highlands?Witness a bold vision for Scotland's landscape. This immersive experience explores the possibility of reintroducing reindeer to their native range after their disappearance 10,000…
Can we restore the ocean's bounty to feed a hungry, growing world?Overfishing has pushed once-teeming marine ecosystems to the brink of collapse. While some regions face commercial extinction, new research suggests that allowing fish populations…
Can we restore the remarkable neuroplasticity found in children?Human brains are incredibly adaptable during childhood, but this flexibility tends to decline as we age. This video explores how researchers are investigating methods to potential…
Can we restore trust in a news industry built on sensation?Journalist Lara Setrakian identifies a systemic crisis in modern media where sensationalism often outweighs substance. This talk explores how to move past the current lack of trus…
Can we restore trust in a world of AI deepfakes and algorithmic influence?Technologist Hany Farid discusses the crumbling foundations of trust in modern society. Following his TED2025 appearance, he explores how AI-generated content and social media alg…
Can we resurrect the past by genetically engineering a chicken?Since intact dinosaur DNA remains undiscovered, paleontologist Jack Horner is looking toward living descendants. This video explores the ambitious project to reactivate ancestral …
Can we resurrect the woolly mammoth and should we actually try to do it?New biotechnologies are pushing the boundaries of what we thought possible, suggesting we might one day bring back extinct species like the passenger pigeon or woolly mammoth. Whi…
Can we retain control of our personal information while allowing it to be harvested?Dr. Richard Mortier from the University of Cambridge examines the complex tension between data mining and individual privacy. This video explores the underlying issues of how our …
Can we rethink human history by shifting our focus from the globe to the planet?Dipesh Chakrabarty, a leading scholar of postcolonial theory, argues that climate change demands a radical shift in how we perceive our existence. By distinguishing between the hu…- Can we reverse climate change through large-scale engineering of our planet's systems?As catastrophic climate events become increasingly difficult to prevent, researchers are exploring geoengineering as a potential path to reverse existing damage. This video examin…
Can we reverse extinction by patching genomes like software?Humans are often told we are the next meteor, a looming catastrophe for life on Earth. But futurist Stewart Brand argues that with synthetic biology and genetic rescue, our story …
Can we reverse the biological clock by resetting the cell's internal recycling centers?Aging is often viewed as an inevitable decline, but recent breakthroughs suggest otherwise. By targeting the lysosomes—the cell's internal waste-disposal units—researchers have su…
Can we reverse the decline of the iconic UK barn owl?As barn owl populations across the UK continue to fall, conservationists are working on the front lines to protect them. This video follows specialist Hannah Stitfall as she meets…
Can we reverse the decline of the world's remaining rhinos?With rhino populations plummeting from hundreds of thousands to fewer than 30,000, the fight for their survival is more urgent than ever. This video highlights five remarkable mom…- Can we revitalize vacant neighborhoods without pricing out the current residents?This video explores how to address hyper-vacancy in urban areas while preventing gentrification. Bree Jones, an equitable housing developer and TED Fellow, discusses strategies to…