Above is the first grand meeting of the AV crews from India, UK and the US who’ll be working on TEDIndia. Camera operators, video experts, cabling, wiring and lighting techs, even the slide guy. Lakshmi tells them: We may not all come from the same place, we may not be able to understand each other […]
In February 2008, Karen Armstrong won the TED Prize and made her wish — to create a Charter for Compassion, a document about the core shared value of every world religion and moral code, the Golden Rule. This document will be released to the world on November 12, the result of months of collaborative work […]
Ishan Bhalla is a volunteer at TEDIndia. TEDIndia volunteers — there are about 30 of them — will be onsite throughout the conference helping with registration, special requests and generally making things run smoothly. We spoke to Bhalla after orientation on Saturday. How did you find out about volunteering at TEDIndia? I’d been following the […]
Onsite at the Infosys campus in Mysore: The TEDIndia war room is live, and staff from around the world are here pulling together details before Tuesday’s events begin. TEDIndia co-hosts Chris Anderson and Lakshmi Pratury are in conference in one corner; employee volunteers from Infosys are sitting at a long table in another corner building […]
The euphonium, a tuba-like musical instrument, is rarely heard outside of traditional brass bands. Young euph prodigy Matthew White uses hip-hop rhythms and a wild new vocal technique to bring a fresh sound to this underappreciated horn. (Recorded at TEDGlobal 2009, July 2009, Oxford, UK. Duration: 2:21) Twitter URL: http://on.ted.com/5l Watch Matthew White’s talk on […]
The world turns on symmetry — from the spin of subatomic particles to the dizzying beauty of an arabesque. But there’s more to it than meets the eye. Here, Oxford mathematician Marcus du Sautoy offers a glimpse of the invisible numbers that marry all symmetrical objects. (Recorded at TEDGlobal 2009, July 2009, Oxford, UK. Duration: […]
Becky Blanton planned to live in her van for a year and see the country, but when depression set in and her freelance job ended, her camping trip turned into homelessness. In this intimate talk, she describes her experience of becoming one of America’s working homeless. (Recorded at TEDGlobal 2009, July 2009, Oxford, UK. Duration: […]
Venice, Italy is sinking. To save it, TED Fellow Rachel Armstrong says we need to outgrow architecture made of inert materials and, well, make architecture that grows itself. She proposes a not-quite-alive material that does its own repairs and sequesters carbon, too. (Recorded at TEDGlobal 2009, July 2009, Oxford, UK. Duration: 07:32) Twitter URL: http://on.ted.com/4R […]
For tens of thousands of years our ancestors understood the world through myths, and the pace of change was glacial. The rise of scientific understanding transformed the world within a few centuries. Why? Physicist David Deutsch proposes a subtle answer.(Recorded at TEDGlobal 2009, July 2009, Oxford, UK. Duration: 16:39) Twitter URL: http://on.ted.com/4G Watch David Deutsch’s […]
As globalization and technological advances bring us hurtling towards a new integrated future, Ian Goldin warns that not all people may benefit equally. But, he says, if we can recognize this danger, we might yet realize the possibility of improved life for everyone. (Recorded at TEDGlobal 2009, July 2009, Oxford, UK. Duration: 7:07) Twitter URL: […]
Starting next week, CNN.com will show a TEDTalk on its homepage every Tuesday. It’s part of a big redesign for CNN.com that puts video front-and-center, and makes room for opinion, commentary and partners like People magazine, EW.com, Oprah and TED.com. Every Tuesday, a different TEDTalk will appear on the CNN.com homepage, along with a follow-up […]
Reuse of syringes, all too common in under-funded clinics, kills 1.3 million each year. Marc Koska clues us in to this devastating global problem with facts, photos and hidden-camera footage. He shares his solution: a low-cost syringe that can’t be used twice. (Recorded at TEDGlobal 2009, July 2009, Oxford, UK. Duration: 4:46) Twitter URL: http://on.ted.com/4D […]
Both TEDxAthens and TEDxHalifax will be streaming their events live tomorrow. It’s an amazing way to experience two TEDx events being held in different corners of the world. TEDxAthens will begin streaming at 6:30 pm, EEST (11:30 am, EST) and features outstanding speakers on entertainment technology, nanotechnology, life-altering designs and how volunteering can save the […]
An orchestra conductor faces the ultimate leadership challenge: creating perfect harmony without saying a word. In this charming talk, Itay Talgam demonstrates the unique styles of six great 20th-century conductors, illustrating crucial lessons for all leaders. (Recorded at TEDGlobal, July 2009, Oxford, UK. Duration: 20:52) Twitter URL: http://on.ted.com/4C Watch Itay Talgam’s talk on TED.com, where […]
At TEDxUSC, computer graphics trailblazer Paul Debevec explains the scene-stealing technology behind Digital Emily, a digitally constructed human face so realistic it stands up to multiple takes. (Recorded at TEDxUSC, March 2009, Los Angeles, CA. Duration: 6:06) Twitter URL: http://on.ted.com/4B Watch Paul Debevec’s talk on TED.com, where you can download this TEDTalk, rate it, comment […]
John Gerzema says there’s an upside to the recent financial crisis — the opportunity for positive change. He identifies four major cultural shifts driving new consumer behavior and shows how businesses are evolving to connect with thoughtful spending.(Recorded at TEDxKC, August 2009, Kansas City, Missouri. Duration: 16:34) Twitter URL: http://on.ted.com/4A Watch John Gerzema’s talk on […]