Is it possible that this century is the most important one in human history? The 21st century has already proven to be a period of rapid growth. We're on the cusp of developing new technologies that could entirely change the way people live— and could contribute to unprecedented levels of existential risk. Explore how the decisions we make now might have a major impact on humanity's future. This TED-Ed lesson was directed by Jon Mayes, AIM Creative Studios, narrated by George Zaidan and the music was made by André Aires.
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The growing megafire crisis — and how to contain it | George T. Whitesides
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The urgent risks of runaway AI -- and what to do about them | Gary Marcus
What the world can learn from China's innovation playbook | Keyu Jin
A powerful new neurotech tool for augmenting your mind | Conor Russomanno
The incredible creativity of deepfakes -- and the worrying future of AI | Tom Graham
The outlaws of the ocean -- and how we're reeling them in | Tony Long
How wireless energy from space could power everything | Ali Hajimiri
Why the passport needs an upgrade | Karoli Hindriks
The energy Africa needs to develop -- and fight climate change | Rose M. Mutiso
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How AI could save (not destroy) education | Sal Khan
The Internet's First Main Character? | The Redemption of Jar Jar Binks
The AI Dilemma | Your Undivided Attention
Why AI is incredibly smart -- and shockingly stupid | Yejin Choi
TikTok's CEO on its future -- and what makes its algorithm different | Shou Chew
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