Neuroscientist Anil Seth discusses AI consciousness, arguing we project human traits onto machines that are brilliant mimics, not sentient. He answers if AI will ever gain consciousness in his

Neuroscientist Anil Seth discusses AI consciousness, arguing we project human traits onto machines that are brilliant mimics, not sentient. He answers if AI will ever gain consciousness in his TED2026 talk. Watch it: TED.com.

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Doreen Orishaba, who helped build Africa's first electric car in 2011, now operates electric buses across Kenya and Rwanda, moving thousands daily on zero-exhaust vehicles. In her TED Countdown

Doreen Orishaba, who helped build Africa's first electric car in 2011, now operates electric buses across Kenya and Rwanda, moving thousands daily on zero-exhaust vehicles. In her TED Countdown Summit 2025 talk (recorded June 18, 2025), she explains how to scale clean transport and why electric vehicles are closer than you think. Watch her talk: https://go.ted.com/doreenorishaba

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Ted Danson, Oceana board member and ocean activist, urges your help to stop plastic pollution. Support local policy changes to create healthier oceans for everyone. Take action and make an impact

Ted Danson, Oceana board member and ocean activist, urges your help to stop plastic pollution. Support local policy changes to create healthier oceans for everyone. Take action and make an impact in your community today with Oceana: https://bit.ly/3oHQiTh

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