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TED's Global Impact

In a world that can feel overwhelming, the ideas launched at TED create ripple effects felt everywhere. Here’s a snapshot of TED’s global impact:

3B+

Views and shares of TED content every year

460M+

Audio listeners reached through TED podcasts

20K+

Communities have convened through TEDx events to date

2M+

Students have turned their ideas into student talks

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