TED 2009
TED 2009: 148 speakers across 150 talks tracked on Mezzo — including Daniel Kraft, Barry Schwartz, and Rory Sutherland.
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Speaker Lineup
Aimee MullinsParalympic athlete & model | World record holder, walked for Alexander McQueen
"My 12 pairs of legs"
belonging inclusion culturerepresentation allyshipthought leadership
Also at: TED 1998
belonging inclusion culturerepresentation allyshipthought leadership
Also at: TED 1998
Al GoreNobel Peace Prize Winner | Climate Crisis Catalyst and Global Environmental Leader
"What comes after An Inconvenient Truth?"
executive leadershipteam leadership
executive leadershipteam leadership
Also at: Countdown Summit · Countdown · Dreamforce
Alain de BottonPhilosopher & Bestselling Author | Architecture & Design Storyteller
"A kinder, gentler philosophy of success"
design thinking
design thinking
Alexis OhanianReddit Co-Founder | Tech Investor & Startup Advisor
"How to make a splash in social media"
building personal branddigital transformationgenerative ai llms
building personal branddigital transformationgenerative ai llms
Alwar BalasubramaniamEnvironmental Artist | Transforming Nature and Technology
"Art of substance and absence"
innovationfine art practice
innovationfine art practice
Ananda Shankar JayantClassical Dancer | Bharatanatyam & Kuchipudi Expert
"Fighting cancer with dance"
emerging tech
emerging tech
Andrea GhezAstrophysicist | Nobel Laureate and Dark Matter Pioneer
"The hunt for a supermassive black hole"
astrophysics cosmologyfundamental physicsinnovation
astrophysics cosmologyfundamental physicsinnovation
Anil GuptaGlobal Strategy Expert | Thinkers50 Top Management Thinker on Innovation
"India's hidden hotbeds of invention"
competitive strategyglobal challengesinternational expansion
competitive strategyglobal challengesinternational expansion
Anupam MishraEnvironmental Activist | Preserving Traditional Water Harvesting
"The ancient ingenuity of water harvesting"
climate action net zeroconservation biologygrassroots activism
climate action net zeroconservation biologygrassroots activism
Arthur BenjaminDistinguished Mathematician & Mental Calculation Wizard | TED Speaker
"Teach statistics before calculus!"
creativitycreative thinkingedtech learning
creativitycreative thinkingedtech learning
Barry SchwartzPsychologist & Decision Expert | The Paradox of Choice in Modern Life
"Our loss of wisdom"
cognitive biasesconsumer behaviorexecutive leadership
cognitive biasesconsumer behaviorexecutive leadership
Also at: TEDSalon NY · TEDGlobal
Beau LottoNeuroscience Researcher | Emerging Technology & Perception
"Optical illusions show how we see"
cognitive neuroscienceconsciousness perceptioncreative thinking
cognitive neuroscienceconsciousness perceptioncreative thinking
Bertrand PiccardAdventurer & Visionary | Pioneering Sustainable Aviation
"My solar-powered adventure"
climate action net zeropurpose driven businesssustainable business models
climate action net zeropurpose driven businesssustainable business models
Bill DavenhallSpatial Analyst | Pioneering Geospatial Data Insights
"Your health depends on where you live"
data strategy analyticshealthcare transformationpublic sector innovation
data strategy analyticshealthcare transformationpublic sector innovation
Bill GatesMicrosoft Co-founder | Co-chair of the Gates Foundation
"Mosquitos, malaria and education"
executive leadershipinnovationteam leadership
executive leadershipinnovationteam leadership
Also at: Countdown · TED Connects · TED Talks Education
Bonnie BasslerMicrobiologist | Pioneering Bacterial Communication Research
"How bacteria "talk""
innovationcognitive neuroscienceconsciousness perception
innovationcognitive neuroscienceconsciousness perception
Brian CoxProfessor of Particle Physics | BBC Science Presenter
astrophysics cosmologyfundamental physicsmusic composition performance
Also at: Aspen Ideas Festival
astrophysics cosmologyfundamental physicsmusic composition performance
Also at: Aspen Ideas Festival
Carolyn PorcoCassini Imaging Leader | Exploring Planetary Science & Climate
"Could a Saturn moon harbor life?"
storytelling narrativesustainability climatethought leadership
storytelling narrativesustainability climatethought leadership
Carolyn SteelAuthor & Urban Strategist | How Cities Shape Human Behavior
"How food shapes our cities"
future trends predictionsstorytelling narrativeurbanization cities
future trends predictionsstorytelling narrativeurbanization cities
Cary FowlerGlobal Seed Vault Architect | Combating Agricultural Collapse
climate action net zeroesg sustainable businessglobal challenges
climate action net zeroesg sustainable businessglobal challenges
Catherine MohrMedical Robotics Innovator | Transforming Surgery through AI and Technology
"Surgery's past, present and robotic future"
ai strategy implementationdigital healthhealthcare transformation
ai strategy implementationdigital healthhealthcare transformation
Dan ArielyDuke Professor | Behavioral Economics & Bestselling Author
"Our buggy moral code"
executive leadershipinnovationteam leadership
executive leadershipinnovationteam leadership
Also at: TED Salon Brightline Initiative · TED Studio · TEDxRiodelaPlata · EG
Dan DennettPhilosopher of mind and consciousness | Pioneer in cognitive science
"Cute, sexy, sweet, funny"
artificial intelligencefuture of societycreativity
artificial intelligencefuture of societycreativity
Daniel KraftPhysician-scientist transforming healthcare | Pioneer in exponential medical technologies
"A better way to harvest bone marrow"
executive leadershipteam leadershipwellbeing mental health
executive leadershipteam leadershipwellbeing mental health
Also at: TEDxMarin · TED Salon Optum · TEDxMaastricht · DLD
Daniel LibeskindArchitect & Urban Planner | Designing Transformative Spaces
"17 words of architectural inspiration"
design thinkingentrepreneurship
design thinkingentrepreneurship
David BlaineIllusionist & Endurance Artist | Redefining the Limits of Human Potential
"How I held my breath for 17 minutes"
creative thinkingstress performance
creative thinkingstress performance
David HansonFounder & CEO of Hanson Robotics | Creator of Sophia the Robot
"Robots that "show emotion""
ai strategy implementationartificial intelligencegenerative ai llms
ai strategy implementationartificial intelligencegenerative ai llms
David MerrillCo-Founder, Sifteo | Pioneering Tangible User Interfaces
"Toy tiles that talk to each other"
disruptive innovationproduct market fit
disruptive innovationproduct market fit
Derek SiversTED Speaker & Entrepreneur | Founder of $22M CD Baby Business
"Weird, or just different?"
customer centricityentrepreneurship
customer centricityentrepreneurship
Devdutt PattanaikMythologist & Management Consultant | Bridging Business and Mythology
"East vs. West -- the myths that mystify"
executive leadershiporganizational culturestorytelling narrative
executive leadershiporganizational culturestorytelling narrative
Diane BenscoterAuthor & Cult Survivor | Overcoming Deception & Indoctrination
"How cults rewire the brain"
cognitive biasescrisis leadershippersuasion influence
cognitive biasescrisis leadershippersuasion influence
Dr. David AgusWorld-Renowned Cancer Doctor | GQ Rock Star of Science
"A new strategy in the war on cancer"
biotech health techdigital healthhealthcare life sciences
biotech health techdigital healthhealthcare life sciences
Ed UlbrichDigital Visionary | Pioneering Visual Effects & Storytelling
"How Benjamin Button got his face"
animation vfxdocumentary storytellingfilmmaking directing
animation vfxdocumentary storytellingfilmmaking directing
Elizabeth GilbertBestselling Author of Eat Pray Love | Transformative Storytelling Expert
"Your elusive creative genius"
creative thinkingemotional wellbeingstorytelling narrative
creative thinkingemotional wellbeingstorytelling narrative
Also at: TimFerriss · TED Connects
Emmanuel JalFormer Child Soldier | Humanitarian & Spoken Word Artist
"The music of a war child"
crisis leadershippurpose driven businessstorytelling narrative
crisis leadershippurpose driven businessstorytelling narrative
Eric DishmanHealthcare Innovation Advocate | Transforming Patient Care Through Technology
"Take health care off the mainframe"
digital healthhealthcare transformationpatient experience
digital healthhealthcare transformationpatient experience
Eric LewisMusician | Jazz Pianist and Composer
"Chaos and harmony on piano"
creative thinkingmusic composition performancecreativity
creative thinkingmusic composition performancecreativity
Eric MeadMagician | Blending Science and Illusion
"The magic of the placebo"
cognitive biasespersuasion influence
cognitive biasespersuasion influence
Eric SandersonProfessor | Mapping Nature's Resilience in the Anthropocene
"New York -- before the City"
climate action net zeroenvironmental justicefuture trends predictions
climate action net zeroenvironmental justicefuture trends predictions
Erik HersmanFounder of BRCK | Connecting Africa Through Emerging Tech
"Reporting crisis via texting"
civic techglobal developmentsocial enterprise
civic techglobal developmentsocial enterprise
Evan GrantDesign Innovator | Future of Architecture and Urban Planning
"Making sound visible through cymatics"
climate action net zerodesign thinkingfuture trends predictions
climate action net zerodesign thinkingfuture trends predictions
Evan WilliamsCo-founder of Twitter | Entrepreneur & Media Innovator
"The voices of Twitter users"
disruptive innovationmedia transformationstartup founder journey
disruptive innovationmedia transformationstartup founder journey
Evgeny MorozovTechnology Critic | The Myth of the Digital Utopia
"How the Net aids dictatorships"
ai ethics governanceartificial intelligencebig ideas futurism
ai ethics governanceartificial intelligencebig ideas futurism
Feisal Abdul RaufImam & Interfaith Leader | Promoting Muslim-Western Understanding
"Lose your ego, find your compassion"
inclusive leadershipvalues driven organizations
inclusive leadershipvalues driven organizations
Fields Wicker-MiurinSustainability Leader | Scaling Ethical Innovation
"Learning from leadership's missing manual"
corporate social responsibilitypurpose driven businessvalues driven organizations
corporate social responsibilitypurpose driven businessvalues driven organizations
Geoff MulganSocial Innovator & Policy Advisor | Transforming Systems for the Future
"Post-crash, investing in a better world"
ai strategy implementationpublic policysocial enterprise
ai strategy implementationpublic policysocial enterprise
Gever TulleyFounder & Author | Redefining Education & Innovation
"Life lessons through tinkering"
creative thinkingdesign thinkingedtech learning
creative thinkingdesign thinkingedtech learning
Golan LevinNew media artist and creative technologist | Pioneering interactive art and human expression
innovationorganizational culture
innovationorganizational culture
Gordon BrownFormer UK Prime Minister | Global Leadership & Emerging Technologies
"Global ethic vs. national interest"
ceo csuite leadershipclimate action net zeroglobal challenges
ceo csuite leadershipclimate action net zeroglobal challenges
Hans RoslingGlobal Health Professor | Data Visualization Pioneer & Author of Factfulness
"Insights on HIV, in stunning data visuals"
innovationwellbeing mental healthfrontline medicine
innovationwellbeing mental healthfrontline medicine
Also at: TEDSalon Berlin · TEDxSummit · TED@Cannes · TEDWomen
Henry MarkramNeuroscientist | The Brain, AI, and the Future of Humanity
"A brain in a supercomputer"
cognitive neuroscienceconsciousness perceptiongenerative ai llms
Also at: DLD
cognitive neuroscienceconsciousness perceptiongenerative ai llms
Also at: DLD
Herbie HancockJazz Legend | Pioneering Musical Innovation
"An all-star set"
music composition performancecreativity
music composition performancecreativity
Ian GoldinGlobalisation Expert | Oxford Professor and Former World Bank VP
"Navigating our global future"
future trends predictionsglobal challengesstrategic decision making
Also at: DLD
future trends predictionsglobal challengesstrategic decision making
Also at: DLD
Imogen HeapGrammy-Winning Artist | Pioneer in Music Technology and Interactive Performance
""Wait It Out""
filmmaking directingmusic composition performanceemerging tech
filmmaking directingmusic composition performanceemerging tech
Itay Talgam
"Lead like the great conductors"
Jacqueline NovogratzGlobal Impact Investor | Transforming Poverty Through Entrepreneurial Solutions
"An escape from poverty"
executive leadershipfinance operationsfinancial services
executive leadershipfinance operationsfinancial services
Also at: TEDWomen · TED@State · TEDGlobal
James BalogEnvironmental Photographer | Documenting Climate Change
"Time-lapse proof of extreme ice loss"
climate action net zerocontent storytelling marketing
climate action net zerocontent storytelling marketing
James GearyPR Strategist | Building Influential Brands
"Metaphorically speaking"
brand strategycontent storytelling marketingcrisis leadership
brand strategycontent storytelling marketingcrisis leadership
Jamie HeywoodCo-Founder of PatientsLikeMe | Disrupting Healthcare and Increasing Patient Power
"The big idea my brother inspired"
digital healthhealthcare transformationpatient experience
digital healthhealthcare transformationpatient experience
Jane ChenSocial Entrepreneur | Driving Global Health Impact
"A warm embrace that saves lives"
healthcare transformationsocial enterprisestartup founder journey
healthcare transformationsocial enterprisestartup founder journey
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Al Gore & Bill Gates3 shared eventsAl Gore & Parag Khanna3 shared eventsBarry Schwartz & Jacqueline Novogratz3 shared eventsDan Ariely & Bill Gates3 shared eventsHans Rosling & Jacqueline Novogratz3 shared eventsJonathan Drori & Bill Gates3 shared eventsJuan Enriquez & Shereen El Feki3 shared eventsRobert Full & Ray Kurzweil3 shared eventsAl Gore & Hans Rosling2 shared eventsAl Gore & Jacqueline Novogratz2 shared eventsAl Gore & Juan Enriquez2 shared events
Sessions with video
"Wait It Out"
Imogen Heap
1.3m reasons to re-invent the syringe
Marc Koska
10 things you didn't know about orgasm
Mary Roach
10 young Indian artists to watch
Ravin Agrawal
17 words of architectural inspiration
Daniel Libeskind
3 ways the brain creates meaning
Tom Wujec
9 life lessons from rock climbing
Matthew Childs
A better way to harvest bone marrow
Daniel Kraft
A brain in a supercomputer
Henry Markram
A full-band beatbox
Naturally 7
A kinder, gentler philosophy of success
Alain de Botton
A leap from the edge of space
Steve Truglia
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