Understanding Ze Frank's TED Talk

Ze Frank humorously recounts his journey to speaking at TED, his viral video experience, and his creative projects. He introduces the Placebo Camera, reads a spam email, and discusses tech joy. Through humor and audience interaction, he explores themes of creativity, technology, and the internet.

What was one of Ze Frank's conditions for speaking at TED?

• To speak in the afternoon

• To choose the theme for TED 2006

• To have a private audience

• To have a personal assistant

What is the Placebo Camera?

• A camera that records videos

• A camera that prints photos instantly

• A camera that doesn't take pictures but is cheaper

• A camera that takes high-quality pictures

What was the content of the satirical email Ze Frank read?

• A scam letter about a hidden fortune

• A request for a loan from a friend

• An invitation to a conference

• A job offer from a tech company

What unexpected consequence did Ze Frank face after his video went viral?

• He received a large bill from Earthlink

• He was invited to another TED talk

• He was featured in a magazine

• He received a job offer

How did Ze Frank describe his interaction with Google employees?

• They discussed a new search algorithm

• They claimed Google could predict his next words

• They showed him a new gadget

• They offered him a job

What did Ze Frank create to help TED speakers prepare?

• A TED conference simulator

• A video tutorial

• A public speaking guide

• A presentation template

What does Ze Frank find joy in?

• Cooking gourmet meals

• Collecting art

• Creating things using technology

• Traveling the world

What is the purpose of Ze Frank's online projects?

• To promote his brand

• To sell products

• To create social spaces for expression

• To teach coding

What is the Scribbler tool designed to do?

• Create generative art from simple drawings

• Help people draw realistic portraits

• Animate stick figures

• Teach drawing techniques

What is the Fiction Project?

• A book club

• A collaborative fiction writing space

• A storytelling workshop

• A novel writing competition