TEDBlog March, 2009 Archive
31 March 2009
TED and National Geographic: Shared mission, shared planet, shared stage
National Geographic shares stories that inspire people to care for our world, and TED leverages the power of ideas to change the world. It could be said that we share some common ground.
Unsurprisingly, almost half of the National Geographic Explorers, as well as a few members of their staff, have given TEDTalks. Below the jump is a list of links to all the talks that bring TED and National Geographic together.
Here’s National Geographic Explorer and TED Prize 2009 winner Sylvia Earle:
31 March 2009
Can design save the newspaper? Jacek Utko on TED.com
Jacek Utko is an extraordinary Polish newspaper designer whose redesigns for papers in Eastern Europe not only win awards, but increase circulation by up to 100%. He asks, Can good design save the newspaper? It just might. (Recorded at TED2009, February 2009, in Long Beach, California. Duration: 06:05.)
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30 March 2009
Poetry for all seasons of life: C.K. Williams on TED.com
Poet C.K. Williams reads his work at TED2001. As he colors scenes of childhood resentments, college loves, odd neighbors and the literal death of youth, he reminds us of the unique challenges of living. (Recorded at TED2001, February 2001, in Monterey, California. Duration: 23:18.)
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27 March 2009
An immune system for the planet: Exclusive interview with Nathan Wolfe
Using genetic sequencing, needle-in-a-haystack research, and dogged persistence (crucial to getting spoilage-susceptible samples through the jungle and to the lab), Nathan Wolfe has proven what was science-fiction conjecture only a few decades ago — not only do viruses jump from animals to humans, but they do so all the time. Along the way Wolfe has discovered several new viruses, and is poised to discover many more.
The TED Blog interviewed Wolfe over the phone shortly before his appearance at the Skoll World Forum on Social Entrepreneurship. He discusses the fact that vaccines often act as a crutch after the failure of preventative measures against disease, the need for a “global immune system” implemented through communication technologies such as SMS, and occasions when it’s professionally acceptable — and socially crucial — to eat rodents. Here’s a snippet:
I think about the secondary effects of diseases like AIDS that cause a population’s immune system to be suppressed, as a whole. I think of this as a tear in the planet’s meta-immune system. This tear increases the possibility that a new virus will enter. With immunosuppressed hunters, a virus that normally couldn’t survive or adapt to human populations might get a few extra generations and be permitted to adapt to these individuals and humanity.
Read the full interview, after the jump >> (more…)
26 March 2009
Hunting for the next AIDS: Nathan Wolfe on TED.com
Virus hunter Nathan Wolfe is outwitting the next pandemic by staying two steps ahead: discovering new, deadly viruses where they first emerge — passing from animals to humans among poor subsistence hunters in Africa — before they claim millions of lives. (Recorded at TED2009, February 2009, in Long Beach, California. Duration: 12:20.)
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26 March 2009
How John Wooden changed my life: Exclusive interview with Steve Jamison
Steve Jamison has co-authored five books with John Wooden, produced a documentary about him, and is consultant to his leadership program at UCLA. All this came about after one fateful meeting, for an innocuous interview.
Coach Wooden has influenced the lives of many, and he discusses his inspirational philosophy on personal success in today’s heartwarming TEDTalk. To understand why Steve got hooked by the story of this legendary basketball coach, read below the fold >>
An excerpt from the interview:
When I got back to transcribe the conversation, I realized that every single sentence was fully formed, enlightening and substantive. I just kept re-reading it. And it was about leadership and life, not basketball. He said things like, “Don’t forget, Steve, the most important thing a father can do for his children is to love their mother.” (more…)
26 March 2009
The real difference between success and winning: Coach John Wooden on TED.com
With profound simplicity, Coach John Wooden redefines success and urges us all to pursue the best in ourselves. In this inspiring talk from TED2001, he shares the advice he gave his players at UCLA, quotes poetry and remembers his father’s wisdom. (Recorded at TED2001, February 2001, in Monterey, California. Duration: 17:36.)
Watch Coach John Wooden’s talk from TED2001 on TED.com, where you can download this TEDTalk, rate it, comment on it and find other talks and performances from our archive of 400+ TEDTalks — including more talks about sports.
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25 March 2009
Jacqueline Novogratz on Charlie Rose [update, now with video]
Watch Charlie Rose talk with Jacqueline Novogratz on his PBS show — discussing Novogratz’ new book, The Blue Sweater, and fresh approaches to tackling the problem of poverty and bridging the gap between rich and poor.
25 March 2009
Inspired by TEDxUSC? Here's how to start your own TEDx
On Monday in Southern California, more than 1,000 students, educators and TED fans met for a first-of-its-kind gathering in a new program that marries TED’s values with local, community energy: TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event.
On the program at TEDxUSC: a mix of TEDTalks and live speakers from around the community, including a few surprise guests (hello, Melissa Etheridge!). As one educator told TED’s Laura Galloway, “the campus tilted from all the students lined up outside of the auditorium.” The event was mounted by USC’s Stevens Institute for Innovation and supported in part by CNN. Some comprehensive and video-packed blog posts recap the event, including four reports from CNN.com’s SciTechBlog team (1, 2, 3, 4). Or capture the energy of the event on Twitter: TEDxUSC (link goes to Twitter search).
It was an inspiring, energizing program — and we’re hoping it inspires many more locally organized TEDx events, around the world. Want to get started? We’ve put together a comprehensive TEDx guide that helps you connect with TEDx resources, plan your event, and start sharing great ideas in your own community.
Visit the TEDx site to find out more >>
Photos by Steve Cohn, courtesy USC Stevens Institute for Innovation
25 March 2009
Cool new things you can do with your mobile phone: David Pogue on TED.com
In this engaging talk from the EG’08 conference, New York Times tech columnist David Pogue rounds up some handy cell phone tools and services that can boost your productivity and lower your bills (and your blood pressure). (Recorded at the EG’08 conference, December 2008, in Monterey, California. Duration: 27:03.)
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