In an intimate talk, Barry Schwartz dives into the question “How do we do the right thing?” With help from collaborator Kenneth Sharpe, he shares stories that illustrate the difference between following the rules and truly choosing wisely. (Recorded at the TED office, November 2010 in New York City. Duration: 23:23) [ted id=1043] Watch Barry […]
Andy Amadi Okoroafor, founder of creative studio Clam, loves to use imagery in different ways, from fashion to film. Here, he reveals how shortwave radio influences his work – including his internationally successful Clam Magazine — and his latest scheme to make social entrepreneurs sexy. Interactive Fellows Friday Feature! Join the conversation by answering Fellows’ […]
TED begins its holiday break today. Please enjoy this playlist from guest blogger Ben Lillie, of Storycollider, and add your own suggestions in comments below. The single most powerful way to connect with another person is to tell them a personal story, or to listen to them tell one. We do it all the time: […]
There’s a worrying trend in online advertising. Many sites are reporting falling click-through rates — and marketers are responding by resorting to ever more aggressive ways of ambushing your attention. We’re launching an initiative to find a better way! TED’s mission is “ideas worth spreading.” You, our audience, are expert at identifying the things that […]
To cite a TED Talk, TED recommends using APA Style for video Weblog posts: Author. (Year, Month Date). Title [Video file]. Retrieved from URL For example: Sandberg, S. (2010, December 21). Sheryl Sandberg: Why we have too few women leaders [Video file]. Retrieved from http://www.ted.com/talks/sheryl_sandberg_why_we_have_too_few_women_leaders.html
Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg looks at why a smaller percentage of women than men reach the top of their professions — and offers 3 powerful pieces of advice to women aiming for the C-suite. (Recorded at TEDWomen, December 2010 in Washington, DC. Duration: 14:58) [ted id=1040] Watch Sheryl Sandberg’s talk on TED.com where you can […]
Beverly + Dereck Joubert live in the bush, filming and photographing lions and leopards in their natural habitat. With stunning footage (some never before seen), they discuss their personal relationships with these majestic animals — and their quest to save the big cats from human threats. (Recorded at TEDWomen, December 2010 in Washington, DC. Duration: […]
At TEDxSydney, Rachel Botsman says we’re “wired to share” — and shows how websites like Zipcar and Swaptree are changing the rules of human behavior. (Recorded at TEDxSydney, May 2010 in Sydney, Australia. Duration: 16:35) [ted id=1037] Watch Rachel Botsman’s talk on TED.com where you can download it, rate it, comment on it and find […]
Growing up amidst the violence of inner city Toronto, Gavin Sheppard started The Remix Project to catapult creative young people from troubled neighborhoods into lucrative careers. From presidential meetings to local crime scenes to celebrity parties, Gavin stays focused on finding new ways to keep The Remix Project evolving, and improving young people’s lives. Interactive […]
Amazing, thoughtful blog reactions continue to roll in for last week’s TEDWomen. Read our first and second roundups, and then jump into this next batch. (And write your own, and tell me about it in the comments…) Catherine of Her Bad Mother meditates on TEDWomen and the power of the word “mother” >> Joni Evans […]
Diana Laufenberg shares 3 surprising things she has learned about teaching — including a key insight about learning from mistakes. (Recorded at TEDxMidAtlantic, November 2010 in Baltimore, MD Duration: 10:06) [ted id=1034] Watch Diana Laufenberg’s talk on TED.com where you can download it, rate it, comment on it and find other talks and performances from […]
We’re thrilled to announce the members of 2011’s TED Fellows class. Founded in January 2009, the TED Fellows program handpicks world-changing innovators from around the globe, and brings them to the TED stage – literally and figuratively – to raise international awareness of their remarkable work. TED also announces today its 2011 Senior Fellows, 12 […]
Hanna Rosin reviews startling new data that shows women actually surpassing men in several important measures, such as college graduation rates. Do these trends, both US-centric and global, signal the “end of men”? Probably not — but they point toward an important societal shift worth deep discussion. (Recorded at TEDWomen, December 2010 in Washington, DC. […]
Matt Greoening poses with attendee Juliana Olsson. Photo: Gene Driskell, INK Conference, Lavasa, 2010 The last two sessions of the INK Conference were among the best of the three-day experience in Lavasa, India. On Sunday, December 12, attendees made it to the conference center bright and early to see talks by artist Raghava KK, The […]
Deepak Chopra on stage at the INK Conference. Photo: Gene Driskell, INK Conference, Lavasa, 2010 The INK Conference‘s second day of talks unearthed brilliant Indian innovators and placed them alongside familiar TED speakers like Adora Svitak and Tom Wujec, as well as internationally known figures like Deepak Chopra. Session 4: Thirteen-year-old author Adora Svitak shared […]
It’s been three days since TEDWomen, and many thoughtful blog posts are appearing as we process the intense two days of 70+ speakers. Read our first batch of blogs and dive into this next wave: Women’s Voices for Change blogs from TEDxBayArea‘s simulcast event. You can see video of the TEDxBayAreaWomen speakers here too >> […]