Eric Ries, creator of the Lean Startup method and author of *The Lean Startup*, will discuss his upcoming book, *Incorruptible*. He posits that all commercial and civic infrastructure, though

Eric Ries, creator of the Lean Startup method and author of *The Lean Startup*, will discuss his upcoming book, *Incorruptible*. He posits that all commercial and civic infrastructure, though seemingly immutable, can be reinvented. Ries will explore how founders and leaders can build incorruptible organizations designed to last for decades and tangibly support human flourishing.

His Long Now Talk, facilitated by Denise Hearn, will delve into architecting accountability and governance mechanisms that outlive their creators and remain resilient across generations. Ries emphasizes imagining institutions future generations will thank us for, ensuring today's organizational choices become liberating structures rather than inherited constraints. His new book, *Incorruptible: Why Good Companies Go Bad…and How Great Companies Stay Great*, is available May 28, 2026.

Eric Sanderson presents a 3D map of pre-city Mannahatta, revealing its original ecology of hills, rivers, and wildlife. This detailed reconstruction, accurate down to the block, illustrates how

Eric Sanderson presents a 3D map of pre-city Mannahatta, revealing its original ecology of hills, rivers, and wildlife. This detailed reconstruction, accurate down to the block, illustrates how Times Square was once a wetland, providing an excellent introduction to landscape ecology and the Muir Web.

Closed captions and translated subtitles are now available in various languages on TED.com/translate.

Discover the secret life of a mobile phone in this charming animation. Eric, an abandoned device, faces an existential crisis after his owner upgrades. A therapist guides him through a past life

Discover the secret life of a mobile phone in this charming animation. Eric, an abandoned device, faces an existential crisis after his owner upgrades. A therapist guides him through a past life regression, revealing the hidden world of discarded technology.

This animation is part of "The Secret Life of Things" series, which offers free learning resources on environmental issues in design and production. Explore more at www.thesecretlifeofthings.com. The series was created by www.ecoinnovators.com.au.

Eric Steinberger, co-founder and CEO of ClimateScience and a former MIT/Facebook researcher, emphasizes innovation in solving climate change. He likens climate solution builders to astronauts in a

Eric Steinberger, co-founder and CEO of ClimateScience and a former MIT/Facebook researcher, emphasizes innovation in solving climate change. He likens climate solution builders to astronauts in a "moon landing" effort, arguing we often mismeasure progress.

A self-taught prodigy, Steinberger began studying physics and computer science online at 14. By 21, he had published two papers and held research roles at MIT, Facebook AI, and other universities, all without an undergraduate degree.

Recognizing online education's impact, he founded ClimateScience to empower the next generation of climate problem-solvers. This perspective was shared at a TEDx event. Learn more at TEDx.

Professor Eric May challenges pessimistic predictions, arguing that hydrogen can solve humanity's dual challenges of energy poverty and climate change. His talk explores how clear thinking can

Professor Eric May challenges pessimistic predictions, arguing that hydrogen can solve humanity's dual challenges of energy poverty and climate change. His talk explores how clear thinking can unlock hydrogen's vast potential.

A leading expert, Professor May is CEO of the Future Energy Exports CRC and Chevron Chair in Gas Process Engineering at UWA. He directs the Australian Centre for LNG Futures, conducting industry-focused research on hydrogen production, refrigeration, and carbon capture.

The FEnEx CRC, launched in 2020 with $163 million, supports Australia's LNG and hydrogen exports. This insightful presentation was delivered at a TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.