Cross-posted from the TED Fellows blog: The TED2012 Fellows and three classes of Senior Fellows have arrived in Long Beach from every corner of the planet! Happy reunions and excited introductions — but what’s really on their minds as their week begins? Watch this video to hear just a few of the Fellows on anticipation, nerves, too much coffee, and … little green things. To discover more about who they are and what they do, download the gorgeous TED2012 Fellows Guide (PDF) >>
Nerves, too much coffee, and little green things: Welcome TED2012 Fellows!
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commented on Feb 25 2012
I am still learning a lot about TED and what it does and about some of the featured speakers for this year on Twitter. Wonderful stuff–heady stuff–exhilirating stuff!