Richard Saul Wurman

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.

Richard Saul Wurman, creator of TED, discusses the LATCH system for organizing information. The conversation delves into generating mental clarity, societal attitudes towards bodily functions, the significance of first names, effective communication, organizing information, the role of AI in mapping, and idea ownership.