what is TED :
TED help share ideas in communities around the world in the form of short and powerful talks . in 1984 TED began as a conference where Technology, Entertainment and today covers almost all topics from science to business to global issues in more than 100 languages.
The first TED
in 1984 Richard Saul Wurman observation the convergence among three topic: technology+ entertainment + design.
The first TED included a demo of the compact disc and the e-book and cutting-edge 3D graphics from Lucasfilm
But Wurman lost money,
in 1990 Wurman and Marks tried again , in this time the world was ready for the TED Conference in Monterey and California, attracting a increasing and effective public from many different topic and united by their open mindedness and curiosity
At the same time the roster of presenters broadened to include scientists, philosophers, musicians, business, philanthropists and many others.
in 2000 the media entrepreneur Chris Anderson met with Wurman to discuss the TED's future.
in 2001 a deal was struck, and , Anderson’s nonprofit Sapling Foundation acquired TED, and Anderson became its Curator.
why TED is great
TED great because Anderson stood by the principles :
- the inspired format
- the breadth of content
- the commitment to search out the most interesting people on Earth
- make the ideas and inspiration generated at TED have an impact well in the world
the years 2001–2006 saw three major additions to the TED family:
- TEDGlobal in locations around the world
- TED Prize for winners one wish to change the world
- TED Talks the best TED content is released free online.
TED conferences continue to inspire, motivate and thrill people around the world
In the 2012, TED Talks celebrated its one billionth video views
. In 2014, in Vancouver, Canada.the annual TED Conference celebrated its 30th anniversary
How TED works
TED agenda is to make great ideas accessible
the goal of TED is : How can we best spread great ideas?
Who owns TED?
TED is owned by the Sapling Foundation it is a private nonprofit foundation.
was established in 1996 by Chris Anderson.
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