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Behind the scenes at TED2014: More photos!

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Amy Cuddy, whose talk from TEDGlobal 2012 catapulted onto our list of most-viewed talks, shares how the experience of speaking at TED changed her life—and that of so many others. Photo: Bret Hartman

Amy Cuddy, whose talk from TEDGlobal 2012 catapulted onto our list of most-viewed talks, shares how the experience of speaking at TED changed her life—and that of so many others. Photo: Bret Hartman

TED2014 has been a mind-bending experience. We looked back at the past 30 years of progress, and started writing “The Next Chapter” of the 30 to come. Here, a look at the days of the conference in image form.

A look at the TED control room, where video is captured from the theater. Photo: James Duncan Davidson

A look at the TED control room, where video is captured from the theater. Photo: James Duncan Davidson

In an emotional moment, Gabby Giffords did a Q&A with husband Mark Kelly, talking about her recovery and how it has made their relationship even strong. Photo: James Duncan Davidson

In an emotional moment, Gabby Giffords did a Q&A with husband Mark Kelly, talking about her recovery and how it has made their relationship even strong. Photo: James Duncan Davidson

An attendee watches a Q&A with NSA deputy director Richard Ledgett. Photo: Ryan Lash

An attendee watches a Q&A with NSA deputy director Richard Ledgett. Photo: Ryan Lash

In the Adobe Drawing Lab, a speaker looks at a rendering of speaker Peggy Liu. Photo: Bret Hartman

In the Adobe Drawing Lab, an attendee admires a rendering of speaker Peggy Liu. Photo: Bret Hartman

A shot of the TED bookstore. Photo: Ryan Lash

A shot of the TED bookstore. Photo: Ryan Lash

Marco Tempest performs alongside robot EDI. Pohot: James Duncan Davidson

Marco Tempest performs alongside robot EDI. Pohot: James Duncan Davidson

Former TED speaker Ron Finley test drives Google Glass. Free demos were available for all. Photo: Bret Hartman

Guerrilla gardener and TED2013 speaker Ron Finley test-drives Google Glass. Photo: Bret Hartman

Speaker Louie Schwartzberg shows how high speed nanophotography can show us nature in glorious detail. Photo: James Duncan Davison

Louie Schwartzberg shows how high-speed photography can reveal nature in glorious detail. Photo: James Duncan Davison

At TEDActive, an ice sculptor does an ode to The Lincoln Motor Company. Photo: Stacie McChesney

At TEDActive, an ice sculptor does an ode to The Lincoln Motor Company. Photo: Stacie McChesney

An attendee examines answers to the question, "How do we design a culture of health?"  at the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Culture of Health Café. Photo: Bret Hartman

An attendee examines answers to the question, “How do we design a culture of health?” at the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Culture of Health Café. Photo: Bret Hartman

Speaker Chris Kluwe gets recruited by the Raspyni Brothers. Photo: James Duncan Davidson

Speaker Chris Kluwe gets recruited by the Raspyni Brothers. Photo: James Duncan Davidson

An attendee lounges in the Target Design Café. Photo: Bret Hartman

An attendee lounges in the Target Design Café. Photo: Bret Hartman

Moshe Safdie returns to the TED stage to give an All Stars update. Photo: Ryan Lash

Moshe Safdie returns to the TED stage to give an All-Stars update. Photo: Ryan Lash

The view from Whistler, where TEDActive 2014 was held. Photo: Sarah Nickerson

The view from Whistler, where TEDActive 2014 was held. Photo: Sarah Nickerson

In bright and sunny simulcast lounges, attendees can chat while they watch.

In bright and sunny simulcast lounges, attendees can chat while they watch.

TOMS offered shoes and glasses in their beautifully-designed Marketplace Café. Photo: James Duncan Davidson

TOMS offered coffee, shoes and eyewear in a beautifully designed Marketplace Café. Photo: James Duncan Davidson

In the grand hall of TED2014, attendees voted for what they thought would drive the most change in the next 30 years. Photo: Bret Hartman

In the grand hall of TED2014, TED Fellow Asha de Vos votes for what she thinks might drive change in the next 30 years. Photo: Bret Hartman

A look at the TED2014 speaker program, celebrating 30 years. Photo: Marla Aufmuth

A look at the TED2014 speaker program, celebrating 30 years. Photo: Marla Aufmuth

In this space—a collaboration between BCG, Magnum Photos and Kram/Weisshaar—we got a look at the world in moments of intense change. Photo: Bret Hartman

In this space—a collaboration between BCG, Magnum Photos and Kram/Weisshaar—we got a look at the world in moments of intense change. Photo: Bret Hartman