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# TED Talks

 Published by [Mike Desjardins](https://blog.virtusinc.com/virtus-inc-leadership-journal/author/mike-desjardins) on Dec 11, 2008 7:27:26 AM

 

If you haven’t heard about TED Talks yet then you’re missing out on the opportunity to listen to the world’s leading researchers, practitioners, entrepreneurs, and innovators, talk about the bleeding edge of technology, entertainment and design.  

The annual conference now brings together the world’s most fascinating thinkers and doers, who are challenged to give the talk of their lives (in 18 minutes).

The website makes **the best talks and performances from TED available to the public, for free**. More than 200 talks from our archive are now available, with more added each week.

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