TED Talks Daily TED is 40 — here's how it all started | Chris Anderson and Richard Saul Wurman
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Feb 23, 2024 Chris Anderson chats with Richard Saul Wurman, the visionary founder of TED and an innovator in information design. They celebrate TED's 40-year evolution from a small experiment into a global platform for transformative ideas. Richard shares fascinating anecdotes about the conference’s origin, highlighting the challenges and triumphs of its early years, including the launch of the Apple Macintosh. They discuss the importance of storytelling and community in fostering innovation, as well as the ongoing journey of making information accessible and encouraging lifelong learning.
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Vertical vs. Horizontal People
- There are two types of people: vertical and horizontal.
- Vertical people specialize, while horizontal people see patterns and connections.
Aspen Conference to TED
- Richard Saul Wurman's success at the Aspen conference led to his involvement with TED.
- He realized he was comfortable on stage and enjoyed improving things.
TED's Unethical Beginnings
- Richard Saul Wurman co-founded TED with Harry Marks and Frank Stanton.
- He admits to being "unethical" by breaking a contract to hold the first TED conference.