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Language

The stuff of thought, the myth of violence: Steven Pinker on TED.com

This week, Steven Pinker releases his latest book, The Stuff of Thought, about language as a window onto human nature. We present two TEDTal...

Sep 11, 2007
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EO Wilson on the Encyclopedia of Life

2007 TED Prize winner EO Wilson wished to create the key tool that we need to inspire preservation of Earth’s biodiversity: the Encycl...

Sep 6, 2007
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Creatures on the beach: Theo Jansen on TED.com

Dutch sculptor Theo Jansen shares the story of his “Strandbeests,” eerily lifelike kinetic sculptures that he has built from pla...

Sep 6, 2007
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First look at Branson/Rutan's space terminal

Making private space travel possible and accessible to everyone has been a recurring topic at recent TED conferences, discussed by speakers ...

Sep 6, 2007
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TED Prize

Paul Farmer on Rwanda

This year at TED, TED Prize winner Bill Clinton wished for us to partner with his foundation, the Rwandan government, and Partners in Health...

Sep 5, 2007
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Taking a new look at Africa: Andrew Mwenda on TED.com

Andrew Mwenda is a journalist from Uganda and an active critic of many forms of Western aid to Africa. In this provocative talk, he asks us ...

Sep 4, 2007
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Catching up with One Laptop Per Child

Update: OLPC has announced that, starting Nov. 12, it will begin selling the XO laptop to consumers through its Give 1 Get 1 program. From t...

Aug 31, 2007
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Language

Redefining the dictionary: Erin McKean on TED.com

Is the beloved paper dictionary doomed to extinction? When does a made-up word become real? And could you use “synecdochical” in...

Aug 30, 2007
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Remembering Paul MacCready

Al Seckel writes: To all TEDsters, It is with the greatest of sadness that we have to inform you that our very dearest friend and fellow TED...

Aug 29, 2007
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