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Get a taste of the chocolatier life from world-renowned pastry chef Amaury Guichon as he shares his story — and the secrets of his craft — with podcaster Latif Nasser. Learn what it takes to construct elaborate, lifelike (and delicious) sculptures from 100 percent confectionery ingredients as Guichon puts the final touches on his signature decadent chocolate clock pastry, complete with delicate gears. TED Talks Daily is nominated for the Signal Award for Best Conversation Starter Podcast. Vote here! Interested in learning more about upcoming TED events? Follow these links: TEDNext: ted.com/futureyou TEDAI San Francisco: ted.com/ai-sf Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Women's sports are surging in popularity around the world, with record-breaking viewership, attendance and revenue growth. And yet, social media algorithms still skew towards covering men's sports. Olympic rower Kate Johnson, who now leads global marketing strategy for sports and entertainment at Google, unpacks why this is still happening — and what it will take to level the playing field for women’s sports. TED Talks Daily is nominated for the Signal Award for Best Conversation Starter Podcast. Vote here! Interested in learning more about upcoming TED events? Follow these links: TEDNext: ted.com/futureyou TEDAI San Francisco: ted.com/ai-sf Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How much do you think about your future self? If your answer is not much, you're not alone. It can be difficult to plan for a version of yourself you haven't met yet, says psychologist Meg Jay. Sharing how to close the empathy gap between you and your future selves, she outlines courageous questions to ask about how your present and future can align, so you can begin to achieve your goals. (This conversation, hosted by TED current affairs curator Whitney Pennington Rodgers, was part of a TED Membership event. Visit ted.com/membership to become a TED Member.) TED Talks Daily is nominated for the Signal Award for Best Conversation Starter Podcast. Vote here! Interested in learning more about upcoming TED events? Follow these links: TEDNext: ted.com/futureyou TEDAI San Francisco: ted.com/ai-sf Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gold may glitter, but the hidden cost of mining it is devastating. Amazon researcher and TED Fellow Claudia Vega exposes how mercury pollution from artisanal gold mining poisons local communities and destroys rainforests — and shows why protecting the planet is far more valuable than any treasure.  TED Talks Daily is nominated for the Signal Award for Best Conversation Starter Podcast. Vote here! Interested in learning more about upcoming TED events? Follow these links: TEDNext: ted.com/futureyou TEDAI San Francisco: ted.com/ai-sf Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It took alcohol 200 years to go from scientific discovery to industrial revolution, but tech innovator Xu Hao says we can’t afford to wait that long to tackle the climate crisis. He explores why most climate solutions are still stuck in labs — despite breakthrough science that can turn planet-warming CO2 into everyday products like toothpaste, water bottles and smartphone components — and explains what it will take for a clean future to arrive sooner than we think. TED Talks Daily is nominated for the Signal Award for Best Conversation Starter Podcast. Vote here! Interested in learning more about upcoming TED events? Follow these links: TEDNext: ted.com/futureyou TEDAI San Francisco: ted.com/ai-sf Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.