At TED This Week
This week I was invited to attend an incredible conference called TED. The chance to attend TED, for me, is a deeply meaningful one. Of all of the conferences in the world, TED aligns with my personal values more than any of the others. With a mantra of “Ideas Worth Spreading” and a focus on ideas, creativity and ingenuity in technology, entertainment and design, the people and community that surround TED are amazing. I’m truly humbled and grateful to be a new member of the community this year.
So far, the experience has been humbling, inspiring, and moving on many levels. To me, the pursuit of great ideas and making them happen is what life is all about. TED is full of people who share a similar outlook. Anytime I hear a great idea or nugget of inspiration I’ve been sending it out via Twitter (@davemorin). Here are a few of the best from yesterday:
Juan Enriquez – Three important trends: engineering of cells, tissue and robots. Humans are taking control of evolution of the species. #TED
Bill Gates: “If we improve health, peak population growth will stabilize 1 billion people below current projections.” #TED
Tim Berners-Lee: “Now, I want you to put your data on the web.” #TED
“Its called Linked Data. I want you to make it. I want you to demand it. And, I think it is an idea worth spreading.” Agreed, Tim. #TED
Seth Godin: Tell a story. Connect a Tribe. Lead a movement. Make change. #TED
Seth Godin: Challenge status quo. Build a culture. Have curiosity. Connect people. Being a leader gives you charisma. Commit. #TED
A huge amount of respect and admiration goes out to Chris Anderson and the entire TED team for putting on a truly first class show.
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