TED Talks Curator: There's a Huge Change Coming

The transcript discusses the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration and the need for accessible communication to solve complex problems. It highlights the potential impact of global internet expansion, enabling billions to access video-based content and contribute to global conversations. The longevity of ideas is emphasized, with TED Talks serving as a legacy. The evolution of TED is explored, focusing on its growth and non-profit model, supported by philanthropy and a sustainable business approach.

Why is it important for different disciplines to collaborate?

• To compete with each other

• To make talks more entertaining

• To solve problems that one discipline cannot solve alone

• To reduce the number of disciplines

What is a significant change expected in the next five to ten years?

• The end of global communication

• The extension of broadband internet to the entire planet

• The decline of video-based internet

• The reduction of internet users

What motivates the speaker to write a book?

• To become famous

• To share the stories of people with valuable ideas

• To criticize the internet

• To promote a new technology

According to the speaker, what is the miracle of being human?

• The ability to live forever

• The ability to control the weather

• The ability to create and shape ideas that outlive us

• The ability to travel through time

What was the speaker's initial reaction to discovering TED?

• They were indifferent

• They felt like they had found a home

• They thought it was a waste of time

• They felt out of place

What is the business model of TED?

• A government-funded model

• A subscription-based model

• A non-profit model funded by conference fees and sponsorships

• A for-profit model

What role does the speaker believe state actors should play in information provision?

• They should control all information

• They should have no role

• They should only focus on entertainment

• They should ensure information is in the public good