As Ed Ulbrich addressed the crowd at TED2009, Twitter came alive with statements of amazement and admiration. He was explaining the role of technology in recent blockbuster “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.” Let’s roll the latest tweets: TED Live: Ed Ulbrich says his team of artists & technologists made a breakthrough in digital animation […]
TED sponsor Vosges specializes in luxury chocolate products. They’re providing a suite of delectable chocolate tastings at TED2009 in Long Beach and Palm Springs. The TED Blog sat with Vosges to ask whether the success of the flavor combination of their most famous product, the bacon chocolate bar, was a surprise: Vosges: It wasn’t a […]
Ray Anderson gave a profound and powerful talk about his decades-deep commitment to sustainable ways of doing business through his carpet company Interface — culminating in the Mission Zero plan. During the talk he read a poem written by one of his employees, Glenn Thomas, after Glenn heard Ray talk. Having received a number of […]
We certainly saw a peak of activity on Twitter as Bill Gates gave his TED2009 presentation. There were two main impressions of the talk, both not typical of the technological giant’s image. People came away deeply inspired and amused. Take a look: Gates is such an inspiring change agent. I wish that more people in […]
Chris Anderson managed to sum up the mood at TED2009, and on Twitter, when he described P.W. Singer’s presentation on robots and war as “a bit frightening.” Here are some of your thoughts, as tweeted in recent minutes: Scary presentation. Democratization of technologies of warfare will be accessible to all, fallacy to think only nation […]
Storyteller and poet Rives is the star of the new special “Ironic Iconic America.” He’s a regular on HBO’s Def Poetry Jam. Offstage, he designs and writes pop-up books, a little something he calls paper engineering. Rives has had a tightly packed schedule since TED@Aspen last year, where he was also co-host. He performed at […]
There are eight unique chairs in the Palm Springs simulcast lounge, waiting to give rest to tired attendee feet. Each has a different personality, a different design aesthetic. All are designed by Steelcase. The Cachet stool — at right — is designed to soothe our eco-conscience. It’s 99% recyclable by weight and was built to […]
TEDBlog talked to Tom Milks of Aardvark Applications about Palm Springs’ exclusive demonstration of their incredible Immersa-Dome. As soon as the dome lowers over your head, you feel as though you’re about to be taken somewhere else. Then the hemispheric display turns on — with its synced-up surround sound, wind and scents — and you […]
TEDBlog interviewed Adam Votaw, Executive Chef of the Riviera Resort and Spa. Tell us about one of your suppliers and why you chose them. Our chicken comes from a farm in Napa Valley called Rosie’s. It’s 100% certified organic. We chose this supplier for several reasons: sustainable farming and environmental health: stewardship of land and […]
View from the Palm Springs stage in the near-finished Riviera Grand Ballroom. The notorious, ever-glowing TED clock.
Josh Goldman is the first TEDster to go on an Aptera test drive. He’s actually #315 on the waiting list for the car (out of 3800) … but this is his first time getting his hands on one. Note — you have to go in bottom first, then pull your legs in. After his ride, […]
Here’s a roundup of recent tweets on TED2009. Excitement is building with just one day left to go. Just when I was wondering if it was all worth it, if life has lost all meaning, I remembered I’m going to TED this week! — moltz The Riviera sounds fabulous. Can’t wait to hang where Frank […]
Setup is in full swing here at Palm Springs. Here’s a sneak peek at what you’ll find when you arrive. Only an overly saturated photo can communicate the beauty of the Riviera. TED@PalmSprings attendees are truly in for a treat. The entrance to the Riviera Resort and Spa. Setup of the Grey zone at the […]
Kohler LivingHome at TED2009, originally uploaded by TED Conference. The Kohler LivingHome, a prefab house designed by KieranTimberlake, was brought in by crane yesterday for TED2009 in Long Beach. After the conference, the house will stay in Long Beach as an exhibit until February 20. Get more information >>
We missed this last week: Jennifer 8. Lee's hypothesis that Abraham Lincoln used emoticons.
The wonderful Maira Kalman is writing and painting a new blog, “And the Pursuit of Happiness,” for NYTimes.com. New entries appear the final Friday of each month and include Kalman’s thoughts on American democracy. This first installment is especially divine: The Inauguration. At Last. For more Maira, watch her TEDTalk: