Whenever I’m feeling down, my favourite novels are waiting in the library, my movies have been watched a sickening number of times, my videogames prove incompetent for my intellect, and the weather is utterly undesirable, TEDDY BEARS.com, always seems to cheer me up. Most people, upon hearing mention of TED.com, slink away, cringing at the thought of an educational, inspirational, and innovative, nerdy cousin of YouTube. While I, along with many others have learnt to appreciate the wonders of TED.com.
TED.com is a non-profit organization, that stands for technology, entertainment and design, established in 1984. Despite, encompassing much more than those three basic pillars, TED still has its grounds rooted in the intellectual and innovative side of thinking. TED hosts conferences and events where people specialized in their fields, those willing to share their stories, experiences, ideas and wonders, come and speak. These speeches are broadcasted on TED.com. With various topics, from various speakers, TED’s versatility is something to be commended.
My 3 favourite TED Talks are:
1. “Schools Kill Creativity” by Sir Ken Robinson
In this TED talk, the speaker, Sir Ken Robinson, explains his views about his ideas of the current school system and how it squanders childrens’ ambitions, ruthlessly. He explains how he think education systems should be, and what or world will gain through this. With his wit and humour, he makes this deep and sometimes boring subject, enjoyable to many.
2. “The cheap, All-terrain wheelchair” by Amos Winter
In this TED talk, the speaker, Amos Winter, shows us his new invention, a wheelchair. Despite the wheelchair being a comparatively ancient invention, his is much different and much more efficient. His invention, an ingenious idea, to increase mobility for the disabled in 3rd world countries, leaves everyone in awe.
3. “Have you heard the one about the Iranian-American” by Maz Jobrani
In this hilarious TED talk, comic Maz Jobrani, expresses his views on his nationality, Iranian, and how it affects him, positively and negatively. Humorous, and easily understandable, this talk never has a dull moment.
As you see all three of these are on totally different strains and are all equally appealing. It gives so many people chances to express their views and helps educate thousands of people for free.
I hope the next time you’re bored you’ll keep your PS3 lonely, and resort to TED. TEDDY BEARS.com.
OMG! I was so excited when I saw this post, because I have an obsession with ted talks too! One of my favourites is: http://www.ted.com/talks/amy_cuddy_your_body_language_shapes_who_you_are.html
Thanks for the post!