SE: TEDTalks Video Festival
July 15, 2009, 7:00pm–8:30pm
Baldwin Public Library, 300 W. Merrill, Birmingham, MI, View Map
Description
TED stands for Technology, Entertainment, Design. It started out (in 1984) as a conference bringing together people from those three worlds. Since then its scope has become ever broader. The annual conference now brings together the world's most fascinating thinkers and doers, who are challenged to give the talk of their lives (in 18 minutes). These are called TEDTalks. More than 400 TEDTalks are now available, with more added each week.
We will watch a sampling of these fascinating presentations as springboards for further discussion and ideas for future presentations.
Mission of TED: Spreading ideas. They believe passionately in the power of ideas to change attitudes, lives and ultimately, the world. So they're building a clearinghouse that offers free knowledge and inspiration from the world's most inspired thinkers, and also a community of curious souls to engage with ideas and each other.
Today, TED is therefore best thought of as a global community. It's a community welcoming people from every discipline and culture who have just two things in common: they seek a deeper understanding of the world, and they hope to turn that understanding into a better future for us all. More information and videos are on their website TED.com
Additional Details
Meetings are open to the Public.
Suggested parking is at the Pierce Street Parking Structure at the intersection of Pierce and Merrill. View Map
After the meeting, join us at Max and Erma’s Restaurant, 250 E Merrill St, Birmingham, MI to socialize. View Map
Cost: $6.00 general admission. Free for Friends of the Center.
Contact: Jennifer Beahan, , 616-698-2342
