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Stewart Brand: Why squatter cities are a good thing

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 14:52:34 GMT

Rural villages worldwide are being deserted, as billions of people flock to cities, to live in teeming squatter camps and slums. And Stewart Brand says this is a good thing. Why? It'll take you 3 minutes to find out.

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Wed, 19 Mar 2008 11:56:12 GMT

Rives: If I controlled the Internet

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 11:32:05 GMT

How many poets could cram eBay, Friendster and Monster.com into 3-minute poem worthy of a standing ovation? "If I were in charge of the Internet," Rives says, "You could Mapquest your lover's mood swings / Hang left at cranky / Right at preoccupied / U-turn at silent treatment ..." Enjoy a unique talent.

Nora York: What I Want

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 11:13:32 GMT

Musician Nora York gives a stunning performance of "What I Want," her song about "ceaseless yearning and never-ending want." She begins by reciting a few lines from Sir Thomas Wyatt the Elder: "I find no peace, and all my war is done / I fear, and hope. I burn, and freeze like ice" ... York is joined on the TED Salon stage by Jamie Lawrence (keyboards), Steve Tarshis (guitar) and Arthur Kell (bass).

Jill Sobule: A happy song about global warming

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 10:46:33 GMT

Like nearly everyone at TED2006, Jill Sobule was stirred by Al Gore's spectacular speech on the clear and present danger of climate change. The time for action is now, Jill thought. And so she wrote a song. But since everyone else was so down about the impending collapse of ecological systems, which could lead to floods, drought, hurricanes, mosquito overpopulation and species extinction, she decided to write a happy song about global warming

Kenichi Ebina: Hip-hop dance and a little magic

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 00:29:39 GMT

Kenichi Ebina appears to defy the limits imposed by the human skeleton. He combines breakdancing and hip-hop with mime using movements that are simultaneously precise and fluid. In addition to the playful choreography, on exhibit here are Kenichi’s remarkable strength and agility as he first appears to be manipulated by a string, then plays with a beam of light, and ends the piece as an energetic hip-hop-dancing robot who expires as he loses his power source.

Vusi Mahlasela: Thula Mama

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 01:07:13 GMT

South African singer-songwriter Vusi Mahlasela dedicates his song, "Thula Mama," to all women -- with a special mention for his grandmother, who showed spine-tingling bravery in the face of apartheid-era police oppression. His story, voice and music will leave you speechless.

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Tue, 18 Mar 2008 11:55:05 GMT