TED: A comic sendup of TED2006 | Tom Rielly

The video is a humorous and satirical TED talk covering various topics, including the speaker's experiences, distressing global issues, morality, technology, and innovative solutions. The speaker uses humor to discuss serious topics like smallpox eradication, global warming, and the $100 laptop initiative. The talk also includes a comparison between Rick Warren and Daniel Dennett, and a humorous take on branding global warming. The speaker concludes with a light-hearted note, emphasizing the importance of addressing global challenges.

What does the speaker humorously wish for at the beginning of the talk?

• To be a TED speaker

• To be a musician

• To be a comedian

• To be the President of the United States

What percentage of the conference mentions polar bears drowning?

• 64%

• 10%

• 4%

• 21%

What is the humorous title of the business book mentioned by the speaker?

• The Porpoise Driven Life

• The Dolphin Driven Life

• The Purpose Driven Life

• The Whale Driven Life

What is the main goal of the 'One Laptop per Child' initiative?

• To provide laptops to every adult

• To provide laptops to every teacher

• To provide laptops to every child

• To provide laptops to every school

What illness does the speaker discuss eradicating?

• Measles

• Influenza

• Polio

• Smallpox

What is the unique feature of the granola house mentioned by the speaker?

• It is made of fruit rollups

• It is made of chocolate

• It has a sun chip roof

• It is made of gummy bears

What humorous term does the speaker suggest for global warming?

• Earth Warming

• We're Totally Fucked

• Global Heating

• Climate Change

What is the proposed shape of the new bookstore in the TED expansion plan?

• Triangular

• Rectangular

• Circular

• Spiral

What humorous activity does the speaker suggest involving a paper airplane?

• Writing a love note

• Filling it with anthrax

• Throwing it at a friend

• Using it as a bookmark

What does the speaker humorously compare Aubrey de Grey to?

• Saruman

• Merlin

• Gandalf the Grey

• Dumbledore