Understanding TED Talks

What does the speaker say some people mistakenly believe about TED Talks?

• They are all scripted

• They must follow a formula with clichés

• They are only for scientists

• They have to be funny

Which of the following is NOT part of the clichéd TED Talk formula mentioned?

• Share a childhood story

• Use scientific statistics

• Give a talk on a round red rug

• End with an inspiring call to action

What does the speaker say happens if you overuse TED Talk clichés?

• The audience will laugh

• The talk becomes confusing

• You seem emotionally manipulative

• You gain more attention

What is the one key ingredient all great TED Talks share?

• Humor

• Celebrity endorsements

• A compelling story

• The transfer of a powerful idea

How long has the speaker been helping TED speakers?

• 5 years

• 8 years

• 12 years

• 15 years

What is described as the “extraordinary gift” that a speaker gives to the audience?

• A performance

• A visual presentation

• An idea

• An emotional story

What physical process does the speaker say occurs during a great TED Talk?

• People fall asleep

• Listeners' brains sync with the speaker’s brain

• Audiences take notes

• The audience starts clapping randomly

What happens inside listeners’ brains during a TED Talk?

• They shut down

• A mirror pattern of neurons is formed

• Brain activity stops

• They begin daydreaming

What is an idea described as in the talk?

• A poem

• A solution

• A pattern of information

• A memory

According to the speaker, ideas help us:

• Relax

• Avoid failure

• Navigate the world

• Win debates