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Could the key to a sustainable food system already be growing in the world’s farms? Plant scientist Giles E.D. Oldroyd explores how a special quirk of soybean plants allows them to naturally partner with networks of fungi and bacteria to access essential nutrients in the air and soil — eliminating the need for synthetic fertilizers. He shows how harnessing these microscopic powerhouses could help scientists rewire crops to make their own fertilizer, reducing pollution, increasing yields and improving livelihoods for smallholder farmers. After the talk, Sherrell discuss the ways three companies are developing alternatives to synthetic fertilizers and how their efforts contribute to sustainable agriculture. Learn more about TED Membership here [http://ted.com/memberships?utm_medium=audio&utm_source=audio&utm_campaign=membership-ted&utm_content=audioad]! Want to help shape TED’s shows going forward? Fill out our survey [https://podcastsurvey.typeform.com/to/TxkjDblI]! Learn more about TED Membership here [http://ted.com/memberships?utm_medium=audio&utm_source=audio&utm_campaign=membership-ted&utm_content=audioad]! ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

As AI chatbots become more personal and proactive, the line between tool and companion is beginning to blur, with some users even professing love for their digital aides, says business consultant Amaryllis Liampoti. She presents three foundational principles for how brands can harness AI to build deeper emotional connections with consumers while prioritizing well-being, transparency and autonomy — ensuring AI enhances lives without undermining human agency. Want to help shape TED’s shows going forward? Fill out our survey [https://podcastsurvey.typeform.com/to/TxkjDblI]! Learn more about TED Membership here [http://ted.com/memberships?utm_medium=audio&utm_source=audio&utm_campaign=membership-ted&utm_content=audioad]! ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Technology is changing our world — and how we communicate — at an astonishing rate. So much so that entrepreneur Victor Riparbelli predicts that artificial intelligence will drive audio and video to replace text as our primary form of communication by the end of this decade. He imagines a world where anyone can create a Hollywood film, receive personalized education or communicate via hyper-realistic avatars — all in the time it takes to read a book. Want to help shape TED’s shows going forward? Fill out our survey [https://podcastsurvey.typeform.com/to/TxkjDblI]! Learn more about TED Membership here [http://ted.com/memberships?utm_medium=audio&utm_source=audio&utm_campaign=membership-ted&utm_content=audioad]! ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

“The AI revolution is here. Can we build a Good Robot?” asks Vox’s newest miniseries, Good Robot. Join host Julia Longoria in conversation with Sherrell to discuss the ideological divide within the AI community. Sherrell and Julia talk about how Julia leverages her background as a Supreme Court reporter to condense complex topics into accessible and exciting explainers, AI’s encroachment on the media industry by “pilfering” works of authors and journalists, and why algorithms could be implemented to ensure ethical consumption – and higher quality information. Want to help shape TED’s shows going forward? Fill out our survey [https://podcastsurvey.typeform.com/to/TxkjDblI]! Learn more about TED Membership here [http://ted.com/memberships?utm_medium=audio&utm_source=audio&utm_campaign=membership-ted&utm_content=audioad]! ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

This episode is part of a feed swap from our friend at Vox’s Unexplainable podcast. Good Robot is a miniseries hosted by Julia Longoria. Today’s episode, “The magic intelligence in the sky” examines how before AI became a mainstream obsession, one thinker sounded the alarm about its catastrophic potential. So why are so many billionaires and tech leaders worried about… paper clips? Good Robot was made in partnership with Vox’s Unexplainable team. Episodes will be released on Wednesdays and Saturdays. For more, go to vox.com/goodrobot [http://vox.com/goodrobot] Want to help shape TED’s shows going forward? Fill out our survey [https://podcastsurvey.typeform.com/to/TxkjDblI]! Learn more about TED Membership here [http://ted.com/memberships?utm_medium=audio&utm_source=audio&utm_campaign=membership-ted&utm_content=audioad]! ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.