The lineup
Who spoke at TEDGlobal 2005?
- AGAshraf Ghani Former President of Afghanistan (2014-2021) | Economist and political leader
Aubrey de Grey Biomedical gerontologist | Pioneer in radical anti-aging research
Barry Schwartz Psychologist & Decision Expert | The Paradox of Choice in Modern Life
Carl Honoré Father of the Slow Movement | Author of In Praise of Slow- CLCharles Leadbeater Innovation Expert | Advisor to Prime Minister & Global Creative Strategist
- CSClay Shirky Expert on how technology reshapes human interaction | Advisor to global organizations on digital shifts
- CVCraig Venter Pioneer of human genome sequencing | Founder of Celera Genomics and J. Craig Venter Institute, genetics pioneer
- DGDaniel Gilbert Professor of Psychology | Happiness, Decision-Making, and the Illusion of Free Will, Harvard University
- DDDavid Deutsch Quantum physicist | Revolutionary computational possibilities researcher at Oxford, Oxford Centre for Quantum Computation
- EEEve Ensler Creator of The Vagina Monologues | Playwright and activist, activist
- IQIqbal Quadir Founder of GrameenPhone | Pioneered mobile connectivity in Bangladesh, GrameenPhone
- JNJacqueline Novogratz Global Impact Investor | Transforming Poverty Through Entrepreneurial Solutions, Acumen
- JWJimmy Wales Wikipedia Founder | Global Internet Freedom & Open Knowledge Pioneer, Wikipedia
- MRMartin Rees Astronomer Royal | Wolf Prize Winner Exploring Cosmic Frontiers, University of Cambridge
- MGMohammad Ashraf Ghani Former President of Afghanistan | Crisis Leadership & Economic Transformation
Nick Bostrom Oxford Professor | Global Expert on AI Ethics and Humanity's Future, Oxford University- PBPaul Bennett Design Visionary | Creative Director Transforming Innovation at IDEO, Ideo
Peter Diamandis Founder & Chairman of XPRIZE | Co-Founder of Singularity University, XPRIZE Foundation- PDPeter Donnelly Professor of Statistical Science at Oxford | CEO of Genomics PLC
Richard Dawkins Oxford Professor and Author | Pioneering Evolutionary Biology Insights, University of Oxford- RNRobert Neuwirth Investigative Journalist & Urban Exploration Author | Global Squatter Communities Expert
- SVSasa Vucinic Nonprofit Venture Capitalist | Media Innovation Pioneer and Social Impact Investor, North Base Media
- SLSteven Levitt Freakonomics Author | University of Chicago Professor & Award-Winning Economist, University of Chicago
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Frequently asked
- Who spoke at TEDGlobal 2005?
- 23 speakers, including Ashraf Ghani, Aubrey de Grey, Barry Schwartz, Carl Honoré, and Charles Leadbeater.
- What did TEDGlobal 2005 cover?
- Topics include Decision Making, Economics & Society, Genetics & Genomics, Innovation, AI Ethics & Governance, and Activism & Social Movements.
- When and where was TEDGlobal 2005?
- Jul 1, 2005 in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
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