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 […]
As the TEDx program continues to gain momentum, TEDxTaipei has announced that they will be streaming all three sessions of today’s conference live. There will be 18 speakers in all, with talks on aboriginal culture, deep sea corals, humpback dolphins, Chinese calligraphy, youth empowerment, design power and more. See the full program and speaker bios […]
Playing sound effects both pleasant and awful, Julian Treasure shows how sound affects us in four significant ways. Listen carefully for a shocking fact about noisy open-plan offices. (Recorded at TEDGlobal University, July 2009, Oxford, UK. Duration: 5:47) Twitter URL: http://on.ted.com/48 Watch Julian Treasure’s talk on TED.com, where you can download this TEDTalk, rate it, […]
Henry Markram says the mysteries of the mind can be solved — soon. Mental illness, memory, perception: they’re made of neurons and electric signals, and he plans to find them with a supercomputer that models all the brain’s 100,000,000,000,000 synapses.(Recorded at TEDGlobal, July 2009, Oxford, UK. Duration: 14:51) Twitter URL: http://on.ted.com/44 Watch Henry Markram’s talk […]
Advertising adds value to a product by changing our perception, rather than the product itself. Rory Sutherland makes the daring assertion that a change in perceived value can be just as satisfying as what we consider “real” value — and his conclusion has interesting consequences for how we look at life. (Recorded at TEDGlobal, July […]
Today, Internet scientist Evgeny Morozov answers questions from the latest Reddit-powered, TED community-driven interview. Enjoy! rras asks: Do I see any novel and telling reactions and counter-reactions from individuals or groups in response to governments’ manipulation efforts? Digital activism is only possible because creative and tech-savvy activists are usually one step ahead of authorities. Part […]
David Hanson‘s robot faces look and act like yours: They recognize and respond to emotion, and make expressions of their own. Here, an “emotional” live demo of the Einstein robot offers a peek at a future where robots truly mimic humans. (Recorded at TED2009, February 2009, Long Beach, California. Duration: 4:58) Twitter URL: http://on.ted.com/3x
400 years after Hudson found New York harbor, Eric Sanderson shares how he made a 3D map of Mannahatta’s fascinating pre-city ecology of hills, rivers, wildlife — accurate down to the block — when Times Square was a wetland and you couldn’t get delivery. (Recorded at TEDGlobal, July 2009, Oxford, UK. Duration: 16:09) Twitter URL: […]
The deadline is tomorrow, Oct. 12, for TED’s first-ever short film contest. Films selected from this contest will be screened at TEDIndia in early November, for a global audience of thinkers and doers, and possibly also shared here on the TED Blog! If you’ve got a cool short film, music video, commercial, PSA or data […]
Author Sam Martin shares photos of a quirky world hobby that’s trending with the XY set: the “manspace.” (They’re custom-built hangouts where a man can claim a bit of his own territory to work, relax, be himself.) Grab a cold one and enjoy. (Recorded at TEDGlobal, July 2009, Oxford, UK. Duration: 4:27) Twitter URL: http://on.ted.com/3o […]
Beau Lotto‘s color games puzzle your vision, but they also spotlight what you can’t normally see: how your brain works. This fun, first-hand look at your own versatile sense of sight reveals how evolution tints your perception of what’s really out there. (Recorded at TEDGlobal, July 2009, Oxford, UK. Duration: 16:31) Twitter URL: http://on.ted.com/3m Watch […]
Today is National Poetry Day in the UK, and why not everywhere? We found out about it in the stateless world of Twitter trending topics. If you’re in the mood to celebrate, watch a few of these TEDTalks about, or featuring, poetry: “War child” Emmanuel Jal tells the story of his amazing life in words […]