Category Archives: TED Lectures

Why we do what we do

Posted on November 24, 2009 by admin

Tony Robbins discusses the “invisible forces” that motivate everyone’s actions.

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Stefan Sagmeister: The power of time off

Posted on November 16, 2009 by admin

Every seven years, designer Stefan Sagmeister closes his New York studio for a yearlong sabbatical to rejuvenate and refresh their creative outlook. He explains the often overlooked value of time off and shows the innovative projects inspired by his time … Continue reading →

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Simplicity patterns

Posted on November 14, 2009 by admin

Art with french fries and cheetos? This guy has interesting things to say about simplicity. John Maeda: Simplicity patterns  

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Take a look inside your own brain

Posted on October 31, 2009 by admin

Neuroscientist and inventor Christopher deCharms demonstrates a new way to use fMRI to show brain activity — thoughts, emotions, pain — while it is happening. In other words, you can actually see how you feel.

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Bill Gross: Great ideas for finding new energy

Posted on September 30, 2009 by admin

Bill Gross, the founder of Idealab, talks about his life as an inventor, starting with his high-school company selling solar energy plans and kits. Learn here about a groundbreaking system for solar cells — and some questions we haven’t yet … Continue reading →

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Alain de Botton: A kinder, gentler philosophy of success

Posted on September 17, 2009 by admin

“It’s perhaps easier now, than ever before, to make a good living. It’s perhaps harder, than ever before, to stay calm, to be free of career anxiety.” Alain de Botton at TED, speaking about career crisis. Alain de Botton examines … Continue reading →

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The design genius of Charles + Ray Eames

Posted on August 9, 2009 by admin

Take your pleasure seriously.

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17 words of architectural inspiration

Posted on July 23, 2009 by admin

Daniel Libeskind shares 17 words that underlie his vision for architecture — raw, risky, emotional, radical — and that offer inspiration for any bold creative pursuit.

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Danger

Posted on July 16, 2009 by admin

Five Dangerous Things by Gever Tulley, founder of the Tinkering School The Tinkering School is a summer program that teaches kids to build things. How to raise kids to be creative, competent, and in control of the environment around them. … Continue reading →

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Shai Agassi’s bold plan for electric cars

Posted on June 28, 2009 by admin

Forget about the hybrid auto — Shai Agassi says it’s electric cars or bust if we want to impact emissions. His company, Better Place, has a radical plan to take entire countries oil-free by 2020. Shai Agassi wants to put … Continue reading →

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