TEDBlog December, 2010 Archive
10 December 2010
“Harmony & Discord”: Roundup of TEDWomen, Session 5
Kiran Bedi‘s campaign to bring mindfulness to prisons was expressed in one amazing photo: 1,000 prisoners meditating in one room.
Sheikha Al Mayassa (live via satellite from TEDxDoha) on cultural development in the Middle East: It must be done organically, from within the region.
Naomi Klein: “Our underlying assumption of limitlessness makes it possible for us to take the risks we do.”
Jody Williams shares stories of the sacrifices social justice activists have made for their work.
Jacqueline Novogratz says male violence and cruelty has roots in disempowerment.
Suheir Hammad recites “What I Will”
Shirin Neshat: “The women of Iran, historically, seem to embody the country’s political transformations.”
Phyllis Rodriguez‘s son perished on 9/11. Aicha El-Wafi‘s son has been accused of being “the 20th hijacker.” They stand together on the TEDWomen stage.
(Photos: James Duncan Davidson)
10 December 2010
“Duets”: Roundup of TEDWomen, Session 4
Beverly + Dereck Joubert: Conservationists and documentary filmmakers Beverly & Dereck Joubert focus on iconic cats, particularly the leopard.
Heather + Tony Podesta: We like artwork where, when you close your eyes, you still see it. You see it in 4 minutes, in 4 hours.
Hawa Abdi Dhiblawe + Deqo Mohamed: Somali doctors Dr. Hawa Abdi and Dr. Deqo Mohamed treat some of the 90,000 women and children seeking medical care in Somalia.
Alisa Volkman + Rufus Griscom: Rufus Griscom and Alisa Volkman: We can we bend the happiness chart upwards.
Penelope Jagessar Chaffer + Tyrone Hayes: You and I will have 30,000-50,000 chemicals in our bodies that our grandparents didn’t.
Bernice Johnson Reagon + Toshi Reagon: The mother-daughter pair perform live and invite the audience to join in song.
(Photos: James Duncan Davidson)
10 December 2010
TED Blog exclusive: Hillary Rodham Clinton speaks at TEDWomen
The US Secretary of State, Hillary Rodham Clinton, made a surprise appearance at TEDWomen on Wednesday, Dec. 8. “The United States,” she begins, “has made empowering women and girls a cornerstone of our foreign policy.” In the 16-minute talk above, she details why it’s of vital international importance that every girl in the world get a chance to pursue her hopes and dreams. (Recorded at TEDWomen, December 2010 in Washington, DC. Duration: 16:17)
10 December 2010
Lyrics: Morley’s “Women of Hope”
Written by Morley. Performed onstage at TEDWomen by Morley and Toshi Reagon.
They stood together under a tree
in tall grass on TV
telling the world their story
We will be left to wander and fade away, soldiers came and took our husbands at the break of day
We will live on then fade away, soldiers came and killed our children at the break of day
Women of hope women of change women of war and pain
I believe the almighty knows each and every one by your name
Women of hope women of change women of love, joy, no shame
You’ve got something this little life can never take away
Running through the darkness of night with her child by her side
Oh lord won’t you give them a shining armor of light,
Oh lord won’t you give them a shining armor of light
Daybreak brings the sign of new life, with the power to stand
Crossing the border she said you will grow free on this land
Women of hope women of change women of war and pain
I can feel your power in these words she said:
If you’re feeling helpless, help someone
If you’re feeling helpless, help someone
Nobody really knows how far they will go to keep on living
Nobody knows how far they will go to keep on giving and forgiving
Aung San Suu Kyi
living under house arrest
for her peaceful protest
Under house arrest, for her peaceful protest! When her people ask her, for a message she said:
If you’re feeling helpless, help someone
If you’re feeling helpless, help someone
People of hope, people of change
people of love, joy, no shame
I believe the almighty knows each and every one by your name
(Photo: James Duncan Davidson / TED)
10 December 2010
Have you seen the TED ad in the wild?
Here at TED’s New York office, we’re pretty excited to see the TED iPad app appearing in Apple ads all over town — and helping share TEDTalks with new fans on the streets and subways. Have you seen the ad in your town yet? Take a picture and tweet it; tag it #TEDad … and help spread TED.
09 December 2010
The INK Conference revs up
The INK Conference, held in partnership with TED, begins today in the hillside town of Lavasa, India. Speakers and attendees began arriving last night, and shared an incredible dinner under the stars with the inaugural class of INK Fellows. Among these 20 astonishing thinkers and doers are Mushtaq Ahmed, a self-trained inventor whose pole-climbing devices curb the dangers of an everyday task; Shivam Sai Gupta, a 14-year-old game developer; Ugesh Sarcar, a contemporary and revered Indian street magician; and Shilo Shiv Suleman, an illustrator who is breathing new life into her magical worlds with augmented reality.
A few behind-the-scenes shots of the day’s set-up in the breathtaking conference center at Lavasa:
Preparations begin for the INK Fellows inaugural dinner
Stunning wicker light installations at the Lavasa Conference Center
Kiruba Shankar of TEDxChennai poses with blogger Ommsharravana Sendamaraai and INK Fellow Anand Giridharadas
The incredible view from the Lavasa Conference Center
Follow all the INK Conference news on Twitter!
09 December 2010
A call to men: Tony Porter on TED.com
At TEDWomen, Tony Porter makes a call to men everywhere: Don’t “act like a man.” Telling powerful stories from his own life, he shows how this mentality, drummed into so many men and boys, can lead men to disrespect, mistreat and abuse women and each other. His solution: Break free of the “man box.” (Recorded at TEDWomen, December 2010 in Washington, DC. Duration: 11:14)
Watch Tony Porter’s talk on TED.com where you can download it, rate it, comment on it and find other talks and performances from our archive of 800+ TEDTalks.
09 December 2010
TEDWomen: First blog roundup
It’s the day after TEDWomen — and from attendees in Washinton and at global TEDx events and livestream viewers around the world, thoughtful blog posts are appearing on the two-day event. A sample:
Maria Cartel has pulled a dive-in-able selection of great quotes from TEDWomen >>
Activist Christy Turlington Burns blogs here >>
… and watch Christy’s video interviews from the onsite studio, with speakers, attendees, hosts and organizers >>
Social media theorist Danica Radovanovic knits her livetweets into a comprehensive blog post >>
Heather Petri from the WOLF program blogs her experience >>
Ananda Leeke picks her favorite TED moments >>
Birchbox blogs: “It’s official. TED is a drug.” >>
Sky Dancing writes “This Saturday in Sisterhood: Elizabeth Edwards and TEDWomen” >>
(Photo: Michael Brands / TED)
08 December 2010
“Composers”: Roundup of TEDWomen, Session 3
Deborah Rhodes‘ spectacular collaboration with a nuclear physicist led to a breakthrough in breast cancer detection.
Kate Orff introduces us to the new hero of ecology: the oyster.
Amber Case is a “cyborg anthropologist” — she studies the symbiotic relationship between humans and machines.
The Ahn Trio: With cello, piano and violin, sisters Maria, Lucia and Angella are redefining the art of chamber music.
Cynthia Breazeal: Robots push our social buttons — and help us to understand ourselves.
Annet Namayanja looks at the future of bean breeding in Uganda — where climate change is a central, critical issue.
Heather Knight‘s robot, Data, does stand-up comedy, and responds to the audience’s reaction.
08 December 2010
5 “feminine” values of finance: Halla Tomasdottir on TED.com
Halla Tomasdottir managed to take her company Audur Capital through the eye of the financial storm in Iceland by applying 5 traditionally “feminine” values to financial services. She talks about these values and the importance of balance. The first talk released from TEDWomen. (Recorded at TEDWomen, December 2010 in Washington, DC. Duration: 09:45)
Watch Halla Tomasdottir’s talk on TED.com where you can download it, rate it, comment on it and find other talks and performances from our archive of 800+ TEDTalks.
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