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Articles, reflections, and teachings from our community.

Watching Hans play
Design

Watching Hans play

What’s happening in this picture above? Ask Mohammed Abu Zeinab, a TEDx speaker and member of the onsite documentary crew WTYSL: As I ...

Apr 17, 2012
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The story of the first TEDx: Q&A with Krisztina “Z” Holly
Q&A

The story of the first TEDx: Q&A with Krisztina “Z” Holly

Krisztina “Z” Holly was the first person to ever be called a TEDx organizer. Her event, TEDxUSC, took place on March 23, 2009, a...

Apr 17, 2012
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Our new “Surprise Me” feature delivers serendipity on demand
News

Our new “Surprise Me” feature delivers serendipity on demand

Have 10 minutes to spare? Want to spend them on something inspiring? How about something jaw-dropping? Our new “Surprise Me” fea...

Apr 17, 2012
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How to enter your idea in the City 2.0 challenge
News

How to enter your idea in the City 2.0 challenge

This year’s TED Prize is the first ever given to an idea: The City 2.0. And instead of giving the $100,000 prize to one big idea, it&#...

Apr 17, 2012
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Culture

We ask Raghava KK: What does KK stand for?

Our photographer Kris Krüg goes by KK — and outside the TEDxSummit amphitheatre last night, he couldn’t resist a chance to ask T...

Apr 17, 2012
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The Power of Reframing: TEDxSummit Opening Night
News

The Power of Reframing: TEDxSummit Opening Night

TEDxSummit Opening Night marked the start of a week-long global gathering of 650 TEDx organizers from over 90 countries, to celebrate &#8220...

Apr 16, 2012
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TED Radio Hour brings great ideas to NPR stations. Premiere: April 27
Culture

TED Radio Hour brings great ideas to NPR stations. Premiere: April 27

It all starts with an idea — a seed that spawns astonishing inventions, fresh approaches to old problems, new ways to think, to create...

Apr 16, 2012
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TEDxSummit Opening Night in tweets …
News

TEDxSummit Opening Night in tweets …

While we write up our notes from TEDxSummit Opening Night, here are a few of many voices from Twitter (follow #TEDxSummit for more): [tweet ...

Apr 16, 2012
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Ms. Laufenberg reminds her students …
Education

Ms. Laufenberg reminds her students …

Teacher Diana Laufenberg is onstage right now, sharing her stories of failure and success. So she asked us to share this message with her st...

Apr 16, 2012
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