Murray’s concern with the problems presented by unwanted but usable old computers being discarded in landfills led him to an unexpected solution. He talks to TEDxCreativeCoast 2010 about the problems of e-waste, the digital divide, and how a local youth organization is tackling a small part of the problem by giving back to those most in need.
Michelle knows a lot about interaction design, but the origins of her creative inspirations may surprise you. In her presentation, Michelle shows us some of the unexpected places she’s found inspiration, and shows us how looking closely and paying attention can lead to productive opportunities for learning and innovation.
In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized. (Subject to certain rules and regulations.)
Kevin Human - “Telling Stories in a Transmedia World” Writer, Narrative Designer, and Community Manager at Digital Roar Studios. Full biography: http://tedxcreativecoast.com/Kevin_Human
Kevin weaves together a story of the stories we tell ourselves and the media we use to tell those stories in his TEDxCreativeCoast 2010 presentation. By exploring the ways in which media expand, enhance and enrich our experience of any story, Kevin connects the information-saturated world with our core humanity and challenges us to understand ourselves through many lenses.
About TEDxCreativeCoast Savannah, Georgia - June 18th 2010 Theme: Designing Creativity
About TEDx, x = independently organized event In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized. (Subject to certain rules and regulations.)
In “THE 99,” Naif Al-Mutawa’s new generation of comic book heroes fight more than crime — they smash stereotypes and battle extremism. Named after the 99 attributes of Allah, his characters reinforce positive messages of Islam and cross cultures to create a new moral framework for confronting evil, even teaming up with the Justice League of America.
