It never hurts to have a basic set of guiding principles. TED partnered with Brightline Initiative to bring their 10 Guiding Principles to life.

Imagine a day filled with brilliant speakers, thought-provoking video and mind-blowing conversation. By organizing a TEDx event, you can create a unique gathering in your community that will unleash new ideas, inspire and inform.

After watching the collection of talks on What Makes Us Human?, read a thoughtful recap of the major points in this TED Study, and learn where experts believe things are headed.

As TED has grown, we've picked up a few misconceptions along the way — some more vexing than others. If you've heard a rumor and want to know the facts, or have your own questions about who the heck we are and how we operate, we have a few answers below.

After watching the collection of talks on Understanding Happiness, read a thoughtful recap of the major points in this TED Study, and learn where experts believe things are headed.