138. Chris Anderson on the Power of TED

People I (Mostly) Admire

Under his helm, the TED Conference went from a small industry gathering to a global phenomenon. Chris and Steve talk about how to build lasting institutions, how to make generosity go viral, and what Chris has learned about public speaking.

• SOURCE:
  • Chris Anderson, head of TED.

• RESOURCES:
  • Infectious Generosity: The Ultimate Idea Worth Spreading, by Chris Anderson (2024).
  • TED Talks: The Official TED Guide to Public Speaking, by Chris Anderson (2016).
  • "The Best Stats You've Ever Seen," by Hans Rosling (TED, 2006).
  • "Do Schools Kill Creativity?" by Sir Ken Robinson (TED, 2006).
  • "Close-Up Card Magic With a Twist," by Lennart Green (TED, 2005).
  • "The Freakonomics of Crack Dealing," by Steve Levitt (TED, 2004).
  • ZoeCoral.com.

• EXTRAS:
  • "Giving It Away," by People I (Mostly) Admire (2022).
  • "We Can Play God Now," by People I (Mostly) Admire (2022).
  • "Self-Help for Data Nerds," by People I (Mostly) Admire (2022).
  • "Steven Pinker: 'I Manage My Controversy Portfolio Carefully,'" by People I (Mostly) Admire (2020).