TED Talk Evolution and Future

The transcript discusses the evolution of TED from a yearly conference to a global online platform due to the drastic reduction in bandwidth costs. It highlights the predictability of technological trends, such as Moore's Law, and the transformative impact of global internet access. The text also explores the future of TED Talks and the potential to reach a worldwide audience.

What major technological change allowed TED to transition to an online platform?

• The development of smartphones

• The decrease in bandwidth costs

• The rise of social media

• The invention of DVDs

What was the cost of sending a lecture across the world before the bandwidth cost dropped?

• $5

• $10

• $2

• $20

What did the reduction in bandwidth costs make possible for TED?

• Creating a new social media platform

• Sharing ideas online for free

• Hosting more conferences

• Developing a new video format

How did TED initially test the idea of online talks?

• By sending DVDs to subscribers

• By creating a social media page

• By uploading a few talks online

• By hosting a global conference

What is Moore's Law primarily concerned with?

• The speed of internet connections

• The cost of online video production

• The doubling of transistors on a chip

• The growth of social media platforms

Which companies are investing heavily in global internet connectivity?

• Netflix and Hulu

• Amazon and Microsoft

• Facebook and Google

• Apple and Samsung

What is a potential outcome of having over seven billion people interconnected?

• Increased cost of internet services

• Limited access to information

• A global exchange of ideas

• A decline in online content

What does the roadmap for the internet suggest about its future?

• It will become more expensive

• It will be available everywhere at low cost

• It will be limited to developed countries

• It will decrease in speed

What challenge does TED face when considering its future talks?

• Finding new speakers

• Reaching diverse global audiences

• Reducing talk durations

• Increasing ticket prices

What is a key question TED is considering for its future?

• What technology to use for presentations

• How to engage with a global audience

• What topics to cover in future talks

• How to increase conference attendance