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2011-12-18T17:57:53Z
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An unexpected place of healing: Ramona Pierson on TED.com
When Ramona Pierson was 22, she was hit by a drunk driver and spent 18 months in a coma. At TEDxDU she tells the remarkable story of her recovery — drawing on the collective skills and wisdom of a senior citizens’ home. (Recorded at TEDxDU, May 2011. Duration: 11:13) Watch Ramona Pierson’s talk on TED.com, where you [...]
Here comes the sun!: Fellows Friday with Manuel Aguilar
Manuel Antonio Aguilar, director of technology for Quetsol, has made it his mission to bring sustainable light and power to rural villages in Guatemala and beyond. What exactly does Quetsol do? We aim to alleviate rural poverty by providing micro-scale appropriate-technology solutions. Specifically, we sell solar kits — combinations of small solar panels, batteries and [...]
Enter Ads Worth Spreading and TED could visit your agency
We’re only two weeks away from the December 31 deadline for Ads Worth Spreading – TED’s initiative to recognize and reward innovation, ingenuity and intelligence in advertising. Please remember to enter before the holidays are here, as good intentions to submit your incredible work might give way to celebrations and vacations. As a holiday bonus, we’ve got great [...]
Cooking as alchemy: Homaro Cantu + Ben Roche on TED.com
Homaro Cantu and Ben Roche come from Moto, a Chicago restaurant that plays with new ways to cook and eat food. But beyond the fun and flavor-tripping, there’s a serious intent: Can we use new food technology for good? (Recorded at TED2011, March 2011, in Long Beach, California. Duration: 9:34) Watch Homaro Cantu and Ben Roche’s talk [...]
TED Live: Get the TED Conference experience at your home, school or office
Announcing TED Live, a year-long membership that offers individuals, schools and small businesses remote access to TED, including “virtual seats” at both the TED and TED Global conferences. “TEDsters have asked us for a convenient and affordable way to enjoy TED all year long. By watching both conferences at their home, work or office; receiving [...]
Put a value on nature! Pavan Sukhdev on TED.com
Every day, we use materials from the earth without thinking, for free. But what if we had to pay for their true value: would it make us more careful about what we use and what we waste? Think of Pavan Sukhdev as nature’s banker — assessing the value of the Earth’s assets. Eye-opening charts will [...]
The Allen Telescope Array is back!
A note from TED Prize winner Jill Tarter… At TED last February, Chris Anderson told the audience that without a White Knight stepping up to support my SETI observing program on the Allen Telescope Array, the antennas would soon be put into a safe hibernation mode in preparation for shutting down the array. That’s because [...]
Color-coded surgery: Quyen Nguyen on TED.com
Surgeons are taught from textbooks which conveniently color-code the types of tissues, but that’s not what it looks like in real life — until now. At TEDMED Quyen Nguyen demonstrates how a molecular marker can make tumors light up in neon green, showing surgeons exactly where to cut. (Recorded at TEDMED, October 2011, in San Diego, [...]
The INK Conference 2011: Day two of the journey
The second day of the INK Conference in Jaipur, India was another eclectic mix of musicians, inventors, designers and visionaries. The conference’s narrative theme, The Power of the Journey, continued as each session attempted to capture the most important moments of every life. Talks are being held from Thursday December 8 to Sunday December 11. Through [...]
18 ideas shaping 2012: Add your voice
You and other change agents have been commenting in full force in response to TED and The Huffington Post’s year-end collaboration to bring you 18 ideas that will shape 2012. The ideas are in, and the conversation is hot. Since last Thursday’s launch viewers have been sharing ideas of every variety, from the practical repercussions [...]
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