While I read quite a bit, I have to admit that I have recently become addicted to a wonderful new resource where I can watch fascinating speakers. If you haven’t had the chance yet, check out TED.com and the collections of speeches that are available as downloads. TED is an acronym that stands for “Technology, Entertainment and Design” and is the web presence for a gathering of a thousand leading global thinkers that takes place in Monterrey, CA each June. The participants come from all backgrounds, from around the globe and offer a wide variety of perspectives. Speakers are given a maximum of twenty minutes to make their point, with some being as short as four to six minutes. The topics cover the spectrum from global issues to education to science and the arts. I have yet to listen to one that wasn’t intriguing in some way and several have bowled me over. A great place to start is with their “Top Ten” list, several of which I have watched twice now. Jill Bolte Taylor, Ken Robinson and Al Gore’s presentations all ones required a second viewing from me.
You should be able to click on this link to the top 10 list at TED...
I hope that you enjoy.
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