3. Thesis
Tan Le theorized in her speech the idea that technology is fast
approaching a time when we, (society) would no longer need to
interact physically with our technology in order to generate a
response, but instead through the act of thought itself.
4. …Mmm, I sure
could use a soda
right about now...
Just thinking this sort of question and
expecting a response from a robot may seem
rather far-fetched at the moment…
5. …But according to Tan
Le, founder and CEO of
Emotiv Lifescience, by
using a specialized
headset, the user can
transform their
otherwise run-of-the-
mill brain waves to
those like that of their
favorite X-Men
characters-controlling a
virtual environment or
the machines around
them.
6. Tan Le maintained her audiences
interest by using an assistant to
demonstrate her “Brainwave”
machines’ abilities. All while
maintaining a calm, soothing tone in
her delivery which added dimension
to an otherwise rather technical
subject.
7. Dynamism
For me, Tan Le’s Dynamistic appeal was achieved by her
ability to create an environment much like that of a
Discovery channel documentary.
This was due to the pace and tone of her speech, and
the mix of slides and live examples to communicate its’
rather technical details.
8. Dynamism
I would rate Tan Le’s Dynamism at a 4. Typically I would
suggest more enthusiasm and excitement when
speaking, but in Tan Le’s case, that change could do
more harm than good. She was honest and pure, too
much excitement could change that.
9. TED Commandments
Make the complex plain:
Humor was a key for me in keeping the
“complex plain”. Tan Le achieved this
simply by having what appeared to be
genuine reactions to the situations
created on stage by her assistant while
demonstrating her machine. Thus creating
humor and relate ability.
10. Tip
The best tip here is; “Dream Big”.
Of course with something like a
“Brainwave Headset,” how could you not?
11. Lessons Learned
• Be confident
• Believe in yourself and your subject
• Don’t be afraid to make your reality,
your audiences reality.
12. Compare and Contrast
Ken Robinson
• Similarities Differences
• Honest Eccentric
• Sincere Compelling
• Challenging Boisterous
• Enlightened
13. Compare and Contrast
Tan Le
• Similarities Differences
• Honest Calm
• Sincere Monotone
• Challenging
• Enlightened
14. Tips for My Classmates
• Pace yourself
• Enjoy and believe in what you are speaking
about
• Engage your audience
• Be original
• Be YOURSELF!
15. Man with “Brainwave” headset
Tan Le: TED speech, A Headset That Reads Your Brainwaves
http://www.ted.com/talks/tan_le_a_headset_that_reads_your_brainwaves.html
Man & Robot
http://www.xtranormal.com/watch/1497221/man-talking-to-a-robot
Jean Grey
https://lewritersblock.wordpress.com/2011/03/05/where-are-the-female-marvels/
