Are looking for an excuse to avoid homework, house work, or really any kind of work? (Join the club)
We have found a way to procrastinate with a purpose… look no further than incredibly amazing TEDtalks.
These short 5 minute videos are the product of the elite TED conference where the world’s best innovators gather each year. Now these cool talks are available online for all to see!
The topics vary but here are just a few of USDemocrazy’s favorites:
Barbie, music videos, and comic books aren’t just for the western world. Watch this video (above) to see how the Arab world shapes its own pop culture.
America Idol boasts of similar shows springing up across the globe, but how does this idea translate to non-democratic nations?
Ever wonder how oil gets from the ground to your car? What does that even look like?!? Watch to see how industrialized landscape is shaped by this prominent resource.
Nice to see TED getting some exposure. I just wanted to leave a little note:
The 5 minute videos are usually like sound bites; they are a self-promoting exposure to a single idea. Some are good, but most lack information, explanation, and elaboration (due to being so short).
The 20 minute videos are actual talks, with content beyond “I work in an unusual field: here is my work.”
Search for the talks that are most commented at the TED site, or the ones most emailed… those are usually interesting hot-button issues.
Cheers.