When people go to conferences, no matter their profession, they pay hundreds of dollars in registration fees, and additional hundreds in travel and related expenses to have information provided to them by experts in their field. With TED Talks, the cost is reduced to $0! These talks can be viewed online at the convenience of the viewer, repeated as necessary, viewed in an educational setting, or whatever is the wish of the viewer.
Wikipedia explains the premise of how the TED Talks work. The TED training sessions can be on anything from science to social issues. (There are many TED talks that address education issues in the 21st century.) The speakers range from virtual unknowns to CEOs of major corporations to past presidents of the United States. The talks are then shared through a creative commons license with anyone who is interested in viewing online.
I think the basic message with sharing and rebroadcasting TED Talks is that people need to be more efficient in the use of human resources. In other words, why reinvent the wheel? If the talk has been given and it was beneficial, then why not share the information with others that it could also help?
This being said, some people need to have training or talks in person, one-on-one, or they may just enjoy the setting of a conference. (Especially when it is January and the conference is in Orlando!) I don't think face-to-face conferences will never be replaced, however, when you are looking for more bang for your buck, what could be better than a free conference or "talk" from some of the best speakers in the world?
Broaden your horizons... view a TED Talk today!
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