New playlists: “Spoken-word fireworks” and “That’s absurd!”

Thu-Huong Ha — Sun, 24 Feb 2013 19:00:04 +0000

TED playlists are collections of talks around a topic, built for you in a thoughtful sequence to illuminate ideas in context. This weekend, two new playlists are available: Spoken-word fireworks and That’s absurd!

That’s absurd!
5 quirky talks remind us that life is funny, weird, sweet, absurd. Watch talks by Improv Everywhere’s Charlie Todd and Postsecret’s Frank Warren, and more.

Spoken-word fireworks
7 brave and beautiful expressions from some of the world’s most talented spoken-word performers — like Anna Deavere Smith, Sarah Kay and Rives — who weave stories in words and gestures.

TED Blog » Sarah Kay

New playlists: “Spoken-word fireworks” and “That’s absurd!”