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Philippe Petit: The...
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14:42:24 05/23/12

Even a death-defying magician has to start somewhere. High-wire artist Philippe Petit takes you on an intimate journey from his first card trick at age 6 to his ti...

Philippe Petit: The journey across the high wire

Added 05/23/12
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Philippe Petit: The journey across the high wire

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Even a death-defying magician has to start somewhere. High-wire artist Philippe Petit takes you on an intimate journey from his first card trick at age 6 to his tightrope walk between the Twin Towers.

Michael Tilson Thom...
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14:37:08 05/07/12

In this epic overview, Michael Tilson Thomas traces the development of classical music through the development of written notation, the record, and the re-mix.

Michael Tilson Thomas: Music and emotion through time

Added 05/07/12
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Michael Tilson Thomas: Music and emotion through time

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In this epic overview, Michael Tilson Thomas traces the development of classical music through the development of written notation, the record, and the re-mix.

Frank Warren: Half ...
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15:07:46 04/09/12

"Secrets can take many forms -- they can be shocking, or silly, or soulful." Frank Warren, the founder of PostSecret.com, shares some of the half-million secrets t...

Frank Warren: Half a million secrets

Added 04/09/12
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Frank Warren: Half a million secrets

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"Secrets can take many forms -- they can be shocking, or silly, or soulful." Frank Warren, the founder of PostSecret.com, shares some of the half-million secrets that strangers have mailed him on postcards.

Chip Kidd: Designin...
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15:16:12 04/04/12

Chip Kidd doesn’t judge books by their cover, he creates covers that embody the book -- and he does it with a wicked sense of humor. In one of the funniest talks f...

Chip Kidd: Designing books is no laughing matter. OK, it is.

Added 04/04/12
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Chip Kidd: Designing books is no laughing matter. OK, it is.

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Chip Kidd doesn’t judge books by their cover, he creates covers that embody the book -- and he does it with a wicked sense of humor. In one of the funniest talks from TED2012, he shows the art and deep thought of his cover designs. (From The Design Studio session at TED2012, guest-curated by Chee Pearlman and David Rockwell.)

Marco Tempest: A ma...
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14:41:14 03/30/12

Marco Tempest spins a beautiful story of what magic is, how it entertains us and how it highlights our humanity -- all while working extraordinary illusions with h...

Marco Tempest: A magical tale (with augmented reality)

Added 03/30/12
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Marco Tempest: A magical tale (with augmented reality)

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Marco Tempest spins a beautiful story of what magic is, how it entertains us and how it highlights our humanity -- all while working extraordinary illusions with his hands and an augmented reality machine.

Leymah Gbowee: Unlo...
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15:22:30 03/28/12

Nobel Peace Prize winner Leymah Gbowee has two powerful stories to tell -- of her own life's transformation, and of the untapped potential of girls around the worl...

Leymah Gbowee: Unlock the intelligence, passion, greatness of ...

Added 03/28/12
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Leymah Gbowee: Unlock the intelligence, passion, greatness of girls

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Nobel Peace Prize winner Leymah Gbowee has two powerful stories to tell -- of her own life's transformation, and of the untapped potential of girls around the world. Can we transform the world by unlocking the greatness of girls?

Billy Collins: Ever...
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15:01:21 03/23/12

Combining dry wit with artistic depth, Billy Collins shares a project in which several of his poems were turned into delightful animated films in a collaboration w...

Billy Collins: Everyday moments, caught in time

Added 03/23/12
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Billy Collins: Everyday moments, caught in time

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Combining dry wit with artistic depth, Billy Collins shares a project in which several of his poems were turned into delightful animated films in a collaboration with Sundance Channel. Five of them are included in this wonderfully entertaining and moving talk -- and don't miss the hilarious final poem!

Brené Brown: Listen...
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15:15:10 03/16/12

Shame is an unspoken epidemic, the secret behind many forms of broken behavior. Brené Brown, whose earlier talk on vulnerability became a viral hit, explores what ...

Brené Brown: Listening to shame

Added 03/16/12
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Brené Brown: Listening to shame

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Shame is an unspoken epidemic, the secret behind many forms of broken behavior. Brené Brown, whose earlier talk on vulnerability became a viral hit, explores what can happen when people confront their shame head-on. Her own humor, humanity and vulnerability shine through every word.

Tan Le: My immigrat...
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16:55:10 02/24/12

In 2010, technologist Tan Le took the TEDGlobal stage to demo a powerful new interface. But now, at TEDxWomen, she tells a very personal story: the story of her fa...

Tan Le: My immigration story

Added 02/24/12
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Tan Le: My immigration story

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In 2010, technologist Tan Le took the TEDGlobal stage to demo a powerful new interface. But now, at TEDxWomen, she tells a very personal story: the story of her family -- mother, grandmother and sister -- fleeing Vietnam and building a new life.

Diana Nyad: Extreme...
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16:21:32 01/24/12

In the 1970s, Diana Nyad set long-distance swim records that are still unbroken. Thirty years later, at 60, she attempted her longest swim yet, from Cuba to Florid...

Diana Nyad: Extreme swimming with the world's most dangerous j...

Added 01/24/12
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Diana Nyad: Extreme swimming with the world's most dangerous jellyfish

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In the 1970s, Diana Nyad set long-distance swim records that are still unbroken. Thirty years later, at 60, she attempted her longest swim yet, from Cuba to Florida. In this funny, powerful talk at TEDMED, she talks about how to prepare mentally to achieve an extreme dream, and asks: What will YOU do with your wild, precious life?

Clay Shirky: Why SO...
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17:41:26 01/18/12

What does a bill like PIPA/SOPA mean to our shareable world? At the TED offices, Clay Shirky delivers a proper manifesto -- a call to defend our freedom to create,...

Clay Shirky: Why SOPA is a bad idea

Added 01/18/12
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Clay Shirky: Why SOPA is a bad idea

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What does a bill like PIPA/SOPA mean to our shareable world? At the TED offices, Clay Shirky delivers a proper manifesto -- a call to defend our freedom to create, discuss, link and share, rather than passively consume.

Alberto Cairo: Ther...
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15:01:48 12/23/11

Alberto Cairo's clinics in Afghanistan used to close down during active fighting. Now, they stay open. At TEDxRC2 (the RC stands for Red Cross/Red Crescent), Cairo...

Alberto Cairo: There are no scraps of men

Added 12/23/11
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Alberto Cairo: There are no scraps of men

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Alberto Cairo's clinics in Afghanistan used to close down during active fighting. Now, they stay open. At TEDxRC2 (the RC stands for Red Cross/Red Crescent), Cairo tells the powerful story of why -- and how he found humanity and dignity in the midst of war.

Ramona Pierson: An ...
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15:46:00 12/16/11

When Ramona Pierson was 22, she was hit by a drunk driver and spent 18 months in a coma. At TEDxDU she tells the remarkable story of her recovery -- drawing on the...

Ramona Pierson: An unexpected place of healing

Added 12/16/11
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Ramona Pierson: An unexpected place of healing

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When Ramona Pierson was 22, she was hit by a drunk driver and spent 18 months in a coma. At TEDxDU she tells the remarkable story of her recovery -- drawing on the collective skills and wisdom of a senior citizens' home.

Ramona Pierson: An ...
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15:46:00 12/16/11

When Ramona Pierson was 22, she was hit by a drunk driver and spent 18 months in a coma. At TEDxDU she tells the remarkable story of her recovery -- drawing on the...

Ramona Pierson: An unexpected place of healing

Added 12/16/11
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Ramona Pierson: An unexpected place of healing

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When Ramona Pierson was 22, she was hit by a drunk driver and spent 18 months in a coma. At TEDxDU she tells the remarkable story of her recovery -- drawing on the collective skills and wisdom of a senior citizens' home.

Ramona Pierson: An ...
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15:46:00 12/16/11

When Ramona Pierson was 22, she was hit by a drunk driver and spent 18 months in a coma. At TEDxDU she tells the remarkable story of her recovery -- drawing on the...

Ramona Pierson: An unexpected place of healing

Added 12/16/11
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Ramona Pierson: An unexpected place of healing

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When Ramona Pierson was 22, she was hit by a drunk driver and spent 18 months in a coma. At TEDxDU she tells the remarkable story of her recovery -- drawing on the collective skills and wisdom of a senior citizens' home.

Kathryn Schulz: Don...
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23:58:52 11/28/11

We're taught to try to live life without regret. But why? Using her own tattoo as an example, Kathryn Schulz makes a powerful and moving case for embracing our reg...

Kathryn Schulz: Don't regret regret

Added 11/28/11
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Kathryn Schulz: Don't regret regret

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We're taught to try to live life without regret. But why? Using her own tattoo as an example, Kathryn Schulz makes a powerful and moving case for embracing our regrets.

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Philippe Petit: The journey across the high wire

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05/23/12

Even a death-defying magician has to start somewhere. High-wire artist Philippe Petit takes you on an intimate journey from his first card trick at age 6 to his tightrope walk between the Twin Towers.