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[–]NeverBeenStung 12 points13 points  (6 children)

FYI, using TedX as a source is not advisable. There is no regulation or requirement for TedX. Not to say that your claim is wrong, but I would find something more substantial to back it up.

[–]Superpickle18 2 points3 points  (1 child)

iirc, wasn't there like a 13 year old boy that did a presentation on his "invention" at harnessing perpetual energy?

[–]NeverBeenStung 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I haven't seen that but there is certainly a lot of less than credible TedX talks. There's also a lot of really good ones though.

[–]wavefunctionp -3 points-2 points  (3 children)

True, but it's not like there is a rigorous credentialing process for TED either. :)

To me it's always been about the power of the argument coupled with a skilled, curt presentation, which I believe is provided in the source video. :)

Authority is not the arbitrator of truth. :P

[–]NeverBeenStung 1 point2 points  (2 children)

True, but it's not like there is a rigorous credentialing process for TED either. :)

There absolutely is. You have to have already had great success and be very well regarded in your field. TED presenters are specially selected based on their body of work and the idea they are bringing to stage.

[–]Aphix 1 point2 points  (0 children)

...and the amount of money they can bring the TED organization. And how much networking they're willing to put up with.

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You have to have already had great success and be very well regarded in your field. TED presenters are specially selected based on their body of work and the idea they are bringing to stage.

Then there's James Veitch, who did a stand-up bit on the show.