As 2025 winds down, take a moment to revisit the ideas that defined the year — through TED Talks that sparked curiosity, challenged assumptions and left us dreaming. TED’s end-of-year playlists gather the moments that stirred the biggest conversations and offered fresh inspiration as we head into 2026.
Here are the talks everyone obsessed over in 2025 — from deepfakes and AI to breakthroughs shaping our future:
