Gen Z slang is rife with new words like "unalive," "skibidi" and "rizz." Where do these words come from — and how do they get popular so fast? Linguist Adam Aleksic explores how the forces of social media algorithms are reshaping the way people talk and view their very own identities. For a chance to give your own TED Talk, fill out the Idea Search Application: ted.com/ideasearch . Interested in learning more about upcoming TED events? Follow these links: TEDNext: ted.com/futureyou TEDSports: ted.com/sports TEDAI Vienna: ted.com/ai-vienna TEDAI San Francisco: ted.com/ai-sf Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
Salk was able to save thousands of lives of children due to his heroic discovery. Listen to hear this amazing story.
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The virologist, Jonas Salk, created the first polio vaccine which helped to save the lives of many during the polio epidemic in the U.S. Listen to hear this amazing story and how this hero helped heal others after conflict.
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Michael Jackson's "Earth Song", Informing People About the Impacts and Causes of Climate Change
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Believe it or not, this legend was more than just the performer, dancer, and singer he was portrayed as. Listen to see how one of his songs inspired people to fight climate change.
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