Creative ignition: A recap of Session 7 of TED2015
Bill T. Jones performs a collaborative improv with music from cellist Joshua Roman and vocalist Somi, at TED2015: Truth and Dare, Session 7....
The Harmonograph Swingset, capturing the frequency of love and friendship
If a meet-cute is going to happen at TED2015, it will likely happen downstairs on the first level at the Harmonograph Swingset. This modern-...
From clay to community: Theaster Gates on making art from blight in South Side Chicago at TED2015
“Beauty is a basic service,” says artist Theaster Gates. He brought the audience to its feet this morning during Creative Ignition at TED, a...
Look broader, look closer, think younger: Tony Fadell speaks at TED2015
As a product designer, it’s Tony Fadell’s job to imagine invisible improvements to everyday objects. That’s how he developed the iPod and re...
Radical reframe: The surprising talks in Session 6 of TED2015
“We need a different view of the world,” says Chris Anderson, the host of Session 6: Radical Reframe, on the Wednesday morning o...
How genetic engineering can fight disease, reduce insecticide use and enhance food security: Pamela Ronald speaks at TED2015
Pamela Ronald is here to talk about her work as a plant geneticist, about her work “studying genes that make plants resistant to disea...
The pages of a magazine brought to life: Meet the guest curators of Pop-Up Magazine
The glossy pages of magazines offer fascinating people, absorbing stories and photos that transport you to faraway places. During Session 8 ...
Dave Isay shares his TED Prize wish: to take StoryCorps global with an app anyone can use
“Tonight, I’m going to make the case that inviting a loved one, a friend or a stranger to record a meaningful interview might just tur...
Life stories: A recap of the moving talks in Session 5 of TED2015
Life stories. Session 5 of TED2015 was dedicated to the kind of personal tales that would make for a great biopic. From the story of two Tex...