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Is Ted available in China?
Across the globe, anyone can watch TED Talks through TED.com, our YouTube channel, our mobile apps or our iTunes podcasts. China: In China, there are multiple ways to get a dose of TED inspiration.
What is the stand for Ted?
Technology, Entertainment, and Design
When it was founded, in 1984, TED (which stands for “Technology, Entertainment, and Design”) brought together a few hundred people in a single annual conference in California.
Who is the owner of TED?
TED (conference)
| Type of business | LLC |
|---|---|
| Owner | Sapling Foundation (1984–2019) TED Foundation (2019–present) |
| Founder(s) | Harry Marks Richard Saul Wurman |
| Revenue | US$66.2 million (2015) |
| URL | ted.com |
How does TED differ from TEDx?
The difference between TED and TEDx events are that the former takes more of a global approach while the latter typically focuses on a local community that concentrates on local voices. “Officially, the ‘x’ in TEDx stands for independently organized TED event – but it’s more of a TED multiplied.
Where do TED Talks come from?
How did a one-off conference about technology, entertainment and design become a viral video phenomenon and a worldwide community of passionate people? TED was born in 1984 out of Richard Saul Wurman’s observation of a powerful convergence among three fields: technology, entertainment and design.
Is Ted Ed credible?
Accuracy and transparency. At TED, we strive to present science in a way that is both compelling and 100\% credible. Scientific claims by our speakers should be based on data that has survived scrutiny by experts in the field.
Are there banned TED talks?
TED has no formal bans on any topic. However, the TEDx event organizers are warned to stay away from talks that make unsupported claims about science and health. TEDx’s science guidelines clearly state that science and health information shared from the stage must be supported by peer-reviewed research.
What is the most inspirational TED talk?
Motivational Talks: 5 Most Inspiring TED Talks
- Simon Sinek – How great leaders inspire action. This is actually the first TED Talk that I ever viewed.
- Shawn Achor – The psychology of positivity.
- Elizabeth Gilbert – Your elusive creative genius.
- Tom Wujec – Got a wicked problem?
- Neil Pasricha: The 3 A’s of awesome.