We all want to know if we’re normal—do I have enough friends? Should it take me this long to get over my... more
The binary category of single/married doesn't allow for much nuance. What if, say, you’re in a long term committed relationship... more
In Britain, one-fourth of people who were adopted make contact with their birth parents before they turn 18. In this... more
For multiple years in a row, Gallup has named Finland the happiest country in the world. But can you actually... more
Would you let your child run errands unaccompanied? Saleem investigates what this kind of early age autonomy can teach us... more
In the U.S. living with your parents can be seen as a “bad” thing. But across the world, living with... more
Am I Normal will be back this week! Until then, we’ve got a special 6-part series with an interactive twist... more
The Redemption of Jar Jar Binks is a new show from the TED Audio Collective, hosted by Dylan Marron.It’s 1999,... more
This is an episode of Fixable, a new business call-in podcast from the TED Audio Collective hosted by Harvard Business... more
This week on Am I Normal? we’re excited to introduce TED’s newest podcast, Good Sport, hosted by veteran sports producer... more
Whenever we have a question – about ourselves or the world around us – it can be helpful to visualize... more
Today, we're sharing a preview of a new podcast we think you'll enjoy. On Come As You Are, educator and... more
Future forecaster and game designer Jane McGonigal ran a social simulation game in 2008 that had players dealing with the... more
It’s 1988, and Somalians are fleeing the city of Hargeisa. People are trying to get out, trying to save their... more
Perfectionism is on the rise–and not just in job interviews when people claim it’s their greatest weakness. But the desire... more
The first season of Am I Normal? centered around the questions of data journalist Mona Chalabi. In Season 2, launching... more
Charles Darwin. Edgar Allen Poe. Albert Einstein. What do all of these men have in common? Yes, they’ve made major... more
The obvious answer: no. Though you haven’t exactly committed to a life of crime if you jaywalk on an empty... more
We’re constantly checking boxes on forms, whether it’s for eye color or sexual orientation. Those categories can be empowering or,... more
"You should start thinking about kids at your age! Your biological clock is ticking!” When we talk about fertility, there's... more
Did you consider moving over the last two years? If you did, you’re not alone. People all over the world... more
Charles Darwin. Edgar Allen Poe. Albert Einstein. What do all of these men have in common? Yes, they’ve made major contributions to... more