http://www.ted.com In this provocative talk, journalist Andrew Mwenda asks us to reframe the “African question” — to look beyond the media’s stories of poverty, civil war and helplessness and see the opportunities for creating wealth and happiness throughout the continent.... Read More إقرأ المزيد | Share it now!
Erin McKean: The joy of lexicography
http://www.ted.com Is the beloved paper dictionary doomed to extinction? In this infectiously exuberant talk, leading lexicographer Erin McKean looks at the many ways today’s print dictionary is poised for transformation.... Read More إقرأ المزيد | Share it now!
Dean Kamen: New prosthetic arm for veterans
http://www.ted.com Inventor Dean Kamen previews the prosthetic arm hes developing at the request of the US Department of Defense. His quiet commitment to using technology to solve problems — while honoring the human spirit — has never been more clear.... Read More إقرأ المزيد | Share it now!
Jeff Skoll: Making movies that make change
http://www.ted.com Film producer Jeff Skoll (An Inconvenient Truth) talks about his film company, Participant Productions, and the people who’ve inspired him to do good.... Read More إقرأ المزيد | Share it now!
Vusi Mahlasela: “Woza”
http://www.ted.com After Vusi Mahlasela’s 3-song set at TEDGlobal, the audience wouldn’t let him go. His encore, “Woza,” showcases his brilliant guitar playing and multilingual lyrics.... Read More إقرأ المزيد | Share it now!
Vusi Mahlasela: “Thula Mama”
http://www.ted.com South African singer-songwriter Vusi Mahlasela dedicates his song, “Thula Mama,” to all women — and especially his grandmother.... Read More إقرأ المزيد | Share it now!
Jacqueline Novogratz: Tackling poverty with “patient capita
http://www.ted.com – Jacqueline Novogratz is pioneering new ways of tackling poverty. In her view, traditional charity rarely delivers lasting results. Her solution, outlined here through a series of revealing personal stories, is “patient capital”: support for “bottom of the pyramid” businesses which the commercial market alone couldn’t provide. The result: sustainable jobs, goods, services — and dignity — for the world’s poorest.... Read More إقرأ المزيد | Share it now!
Chris Abani on the stories of Africa
http://www.ted.com Chris Abani tells stories of people: People standing up to soldiers. People being compassionate. People being human and reclaiming their humanity. It’s “ubuntu,” he says: the only way for me to be human is for you to reflect my humanity back at me.... Read More إقرأ المزيد | Share it now!
Patrick Awuah: Educating a new generation of African leaders
http://www.ted.com Patrick Awuah makes the case that a liberal arts education is critical to forming true leaders. ... Read More إقرأ المزيد | Share it now!