TED is a nonprofit devoted to spreading ideas, usually in the form of short, powerful talks (18 minutes or less). TED began in 1984 as a conference where Technology, Entertainment and Design converged, and today covers almost all topics — from science to business to global issues — in more than 100 languages.

What is a TED Talk considered to be?

To get right to business, a TED talk is a short presentation that focuses on technology, entertainment, and/or design.

Whats the purpose of a TED talk?

TED is dedicated to researching and sharing knowledge that matters through short talks and presentations. Our goal is to inform and educate global audiences in an accessible way.

What is special about a TED talk?

One of the most distinctive aspects of TED presentations are their uncanny ability to connect viewers to an interesting topic they may have never explored before. There are few rules regarding topics at TED. Speakers have covered everything from deep sea exploration to how rats can be taught to sniff out landmines.

What makes a TED talk a TED talk?

A TED Talk is 18 minutes long—a length that was chosen by TED organizers based both on neuroscience and strategy. They understood that 18 minutes was long enough for a speaker to flesh out an idea, but short enough that a listener could take in, digest, and understand all of the important information.

Why are TED talks banned?

The talk can also be pulled by the TED curators if they feel the content is questionable or inflammatory. The speaker can ask for their talk to be pulled, which was the case when a very controversial talk was posted, and the speaker requested it to be removed because she had concerns about her own safety.

What does TED mean in texting?

TED Conferences LLC (Technology, Entertainment, Design) is an American media organization that posts talks online for free distribution under the slogan ideas worth spreading. Prior to 2014, the conference was held in Long Beach, California, United States.

What does TED Day stand for in school?

Definition. TED. Technology, Education, Design. TED.

Do TED speakers use teleprompters?

Using Technology TED presenters typically do not use teleprompter or notes, but they do offer confidence monitors at the feet of presenters. These allow presenters to glance down at see slides or notes without calling attention to itself.