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28 hours in Colombia with One Laptop per Child
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December 2008
Who is General Tso and why are we eating his chicken? Jennifer 8. Lee on TED.com
At the 2008 Taste3 conference, New York Times reporter Jennifer 8. Lee talks about her hunt for the origins of familiar Chinese-American dishes — exploring the hidden spots where these two cultures have (so tastily) combined to form a new cuisine. (Recorded July 2008 in Napa, California. Duration: 16:38.) Watch Jennifer 8. Lee’s talk from […]
TED goes to Colombia with Nicholas Negroponte
Earlier this month, Nicholas Negroponte flew to Colombia, along with a team from One Laptop per Child, to deliver bright-green XO laptops to schoolchildren in territory once held by guerrillas. TED came along to film as part of a new, occasional feature called “TED in the Field” that offers updates on TEDTalks speakers and the […]
Announcing the TED2009 speaker lineup
With just over 40 days to go till TED, we’re proud to present what could be the best ever TED Speaker Program. At a time of deep uncertainty about the world’s future, it’s a wonderful prospect to be able to gather together for a few days and hear voices of insight, brilliance, passion and wisdom. […]
Why things sync up: Steven Strogatz on TED.com
Mathematician Steven Strogatz shows how flocks of creatures (like birds, fireflies and fish) manage to synchronize and act as a unit — when no one’s giving orders. The powerful tendency extends into the realm of objects, too. (Recorded February 2004 in Monterey, California. Duration: 21:59.) Watch Steven Strogatz’s talk on TED.com, where you can download […]
Announcing the TED Associate Membership Program
In 2009, for the first time ever, you can experience the TED Conference live, from anywhere in the world. As part of our new Associate Membership program, you can join a live webcast of the conference and create a private TED event for you and your friends. But more than that, you’ll be part of […]
Friday's hidden gem: Thom Mayne on creativity and vision
Each Friday recently, we’ve been featuring a TEDTalk that was posted early on in the TED.com experiment. Today’s hidden gem is from architect Thom Mayne, who says early on in his TEDTalk: “No matter what I’ve done, what I’ve tried to do, everybody says it can’t be done.” Mayne talks about the job of an […]
Life on Mars? Let’s look in caves: Penelope Boston on TED.com
So the Mars Rovers didn’t scoop up any alien lifeforms … ? Scientist Penelope Boston thinks there’s a good chance — a 25 to 50 percent chance, in fact — that life might exist on Mars, deep inside the planet’s caves. She details how we should look and why. (Recorded February 2006 in Monterey, California. […]
Spreading TED in Melbourne: The TEDx Melbourne Marathon
UPDATE: Location confirmed! Lecture Theatre H1.25, Building H, Monash Caulfield campus, 871 Dandenong Road, Melbourne. TEDTalks fans in Melbourne, Australia, are inviting the world to an independently organized TEDx event. At the TEDx Melbourne Marathon, Jan. 17, 2009, from 10am to 7pm, you’ll see a program of live, local speakers and the crowd’s favorite TEDTalks […]
Choosing and buying happiness
There’s a fascinating conversation going on right now around Dan Gilbert’s latest TEDTalk, “Exploring the frontiers of happiness,” posted yesterday. In the talk, Gilbert goes into detail on his research into choice, satisfaction and happiness. Several commenters are suggesting the headline is inaccurate, because the talk isn’t about happiness, per se, as much as about […]
Does happiness have a price tag? Benjamin Wallace on TED.com
From Taste3 2008: Can happiness be bought? To find out, author Benjamin Wallace sampled the world’s most expensive products, including a bottle of 1947 Chateau Cheval Blanc, 8 ounces of Kobe beef and the notorious Kopi Luwak coffee. His critique may surprise you. (Recorded July 2008 in Napa, California. Duration: 14:40.) Watch Benjamin Wallace’s talk […]
Exploring the frontiers of happiness: Dan Gilbert on TED.com
Dan Gilbert presents research and data from his exploration of happiness — sharing some surprising tests and experiments that you can also try on yourself. Watch through to the end for a sparkling Q&A with some familiar TED faces. (Recorded July 2005 in Oxford, UK. Duration: 33:38.) Watch Dan Gilbert’s talk from TEDGlobal 2005 at […]
A library of human imagination: Jay Walker on TED.com
Jay Walker, curator of the Library of Human Imagination, conducts a surprising show-and-tell session highlighting a few of the intriguing artifacts that backdropped the 2008 TED stage. (Recorded February 2008 in Monterey, California. Duration: 7:09.) Watch Jay Walker’s talk on TED.com, where you can download this TEDTalk, rate it, comment on it and find other […]
Can science help solve the economic crisis?
The latest edition of Edge.org is a fascinating discussion on the role scientists might play in difficult financial times. The issue features a few TED speakers, including George Dyson and Michael Shermer. Try this snippet: In all of this work economists, accountants and financial mathematicians should join forces with complexity theorists and other scientists with […]
Frugal living through holes
Perforations, firstly, make stamps easy to tear off. Architects and engineers employ them to create lighter and more breathable structures. Now, graphic designers at Dutch creative agency SPRANQ re-introduce us to the cute doodads as a novel way to save ink. Ecofont, a free sans-serif typeface, is bejeweled with circular gaps along its spines, stems, […]
Friday's hidden gem: Peter Gabriel talks about WITNESS
Each Friday recently, we’ve been featuring a TEDTalk that was posted early on in the TED.com experiment. Today’s hidden gem is from rock star and activist Peter Gabriel, talking about WITNESS.org, a project that uses powerful user-created video and online media to fight for human rights. He starts with a deeply moving personal story that […]