TED Talks have been around longer than you think. They became really popular once YouTube came along to bring their often inspirational messages to the world, 18 minutes at a time. In this episode, we interview an actual TED talker, the host of the 99% Invisible podcast, Roman Mars.
# TED Talks and the Power of Ideas
In this episode, Josh and Chuck dive deep into the world of TED Talks—exploring how what started as an exclusive 1984 dinner party conference about technology, entertainment, and design has evolved into a global phenomenon that shapes how we consume big ideas. They cover the fascinating history from founder Richard Saul Warman to Chris Anderson's transformation of TED into the carefully curated, 18-minute-format powerhouse it is today, plus the intense process speakers go through to deliver these talks. The guys also tackle both the genuine appeal and the serious criticisms of TED's model, from its elitist price tag to concerns about whether it actually creates meaningful change or just sounds good in the moment.
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