[ryanobjc]

This is exactly my thoughts on what's wrong with TED.

It's not in the pursuit of the truth. Therefore, it's in the pursuit of status.

You can see this among those who wave around TED talks they have seen as some kind of currency. "Oh have you seen the TED talk about Y? It's so amazing!"

But also, by their nature, the talks cant dive deep. People are there to be amused and kind of learn, but real education is difficult. TED isn't difficult.

[randycupertino]

That's why the "Ted Talk about Nothing" is one of my favorites: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8S0FDjFBj8o

Their manner of speaking reminds me of American Dad making fun of Ira Glass. Why is pausing??! Doesn't he know what he's going to say next??? AAAAHH. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qUvQdoOEDGw

[alexashka]

Wow that talk about nothing is really well done :)

[areyouforreal]

See also: Charlie Brooker's How To Report The News https://youtu.be/aHun58mz3vI