Why People Pay $6,000 To Attend TED?

When I saw the first video presentation from TED I quickly realised why there are so many people eager to pay $6,000 per year to attend this conference. For many years it was only available to the small group of people who could afford it. It changed in April 2007 when TED conference became open to everyone with high quality videos published on its website presenting many inspiring, funny, jaw-dropping talks of the “world’s brightest minds”.

It presents “Ideas worth spreading” by the best speakers in the world talking about variety of topics from Technology, Education, Design to Arts and Global Issues. I believe that TED changes the world. I really do. There is so much inspiration, passion and enthusiasm in the air about all presented topics and life in general. I have just created a category called TED and will share with you the most interesting presentations. I am sure you will enjoy watching them and that they will push you more towards living the life you love.

Sir Ken Robinson - “Do schools kill creativity?”

Instead of introducing this presenter I will just quote one of his lines:

“If you’re not prepared to be wrong, you’ll never come up with anything original.”

Enjoy this entertaining talk (source)!

It is worth mentioning that in February 2009 TED will have its 25th anniversary as it began its journey in 1984.