February 2008

Good morning from Blogger’s Alley at the TED conference. I’m here today with Michael Parekh, Mark Frauenfelder and Bruno Giussani. We’re some of the few… Read More »TED2008: Delighting the Eyes

The TED Prize winner I was most moved by last year was photojournalist James Natchwey. He wished for TED’s help in getting access to tell… Read More »TED2008: Karen Armstrong and religions for peace

Last year’s second winner was former President Bill Clinton, whose wish was to scale up a healthcare system that’s been pioneered in Rwanda. TEDsters associated… Read More »TED2008: Neil Turok, finding the African Einstein

The TED Prize is one of the most unique aspects of the conference. Each year, the conference honors three individuals who have the possibility to… Read More »TED2008: Dave Eggers wants you to go to school

Samantha Power has a hell of a resume. She’s a celebrated journalist, a Pulitzer-winning author, a Harvard professor and an Obama advisor. She deserves the… Read More »TED2008: Samantha Power on stopping genocide

This evening, TED will issue this year’s TED prizes. They’re a bit unique – they involve not just recognition of amazing individuals, but support for… Read More »TED2008: Pangea Day