TED Conversations

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If someone presents at a TED conference, they should hold an open TED conversation for 30 days after it becomes available to the community.

TED is a most excellent venue for both the TED community and the presenters. The presenters get unparralled exposure and the community gets quality presentations. TED's stated mission is 'ideas worth sharing'. A one-time recorded explanation can be considered 'sharing', but any good trainer/presenter knows that the audience cannot get good retention from hearing/seeing a new idea alone. The best way is through participation. Mutual exchange between the presenter and those interested in the subject breeds clarity, detailed understanding, and increased interest. The presenter also gets feedback as to what are the points actually retained from the presentation - not necessarily what was intended. As a community member, I would like the opportunity to have a 'TED conversational exchange' with TED presenters and get their direct feedback to my interpretations and inquiries. Who knows where it could lead? What do you say?

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    Debra Smith 200+

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    Jul 12 2012: superb idea!
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    edward long 100+

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    Jun 12 2012: Many presenters could not make an ongoing TED conversation a priority on their daily schedule. Most presenters are not old, retired curmudgeons like me. These folks tend to have little discretionary time. I must say they would be some rich, vigorous conversations! But alas, the tyranny of Time. Thank you!
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      R H 20+

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      Jun 14 2012: Thanks edward for responding. Regarding the time for participation in a conversation from a TED presenter, I would have to offer that many of the people that participate in these conversations now are working professionals. I would also assume that many would love the opportunity to present at a TED conference, but for whatever reason, do not. Presenting at TED takes a lot of preparation, there is travel involved, and days of attendence at these conferences. But it seems to be, generally speaking, a once in a lifetime event. I would like to think that their motivation for wanting to make a presentation is not only for the great exposure that TED provides for their offerings, but also that others may be inspired or become interested in the subject matter they are presenting. To continue, via electronic media in the comfort of their own space at whatever time of day suits them, the presentation as a time limited (30 days max) post-discussion to interested TED community members - again, a (generally) once-in-a-lifetime event - would be somewhat taxing, but in my opinion a small price to pay for those who would not enjoy having to participate in the discussion, and an opportunity for those presenters that would. TED is, from what I can tell, a wonderful opportunity for someone trying to get their point exposed by presenting at a conference. I think a little bit more involvement with the community is not too much to ask. But again, it's just an idea. Thanks again for your response.
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