Brian Greene captures the attention of his audience by telling them about a new discovery in physics that he will discuss. He has a knack for explaining complex physics concepts in an enjoyable way. Greene balances dynamism in his presentations to engage but not overwhelm the audience.

1. Theoretical Physicist
Brian Greene:
“Is Our Universe the
Only Universe?”

2. Brian Greene captures the attention of his audience by telling his listeners about a
new discovery in the field and that he will be discussing it.

3. Brian Greene maintained engagement of the audience with proper use of
lively and passionate tone variations.

4. Of the 10 TED commandments, I feel Brian Greene followed #3 the best, that
is “Make the complex plain”. He has a knack for explaining physics and making
it enjoyable.

6. Dynamism: 3.5
Given the subject matter, I feel Brian Greene dynamism level is right on. Too much and
he would be hard to follow, attacking the crowd. Too little and the presentation would
put people to sleep!

7. Brian Greene uses computer simulated animations in his presentations, to aid
both visual and verbal listeners. Therefore I feel he follows Nancy Duarte’s 3rd
Rule: “Help them see what you are saying.”

8. I have learned from watching my
presenter that delivery is a balancing act, a
speaker’s tone variations, ability to read
crowd reaction as well as engagement all
come into play.

9. Compare:
Brian Greene Sir Ken Robinson

10. Both are intelligent men who possess
talents for gripping and holding the
attention of their audiences and the are
both care deeply about what subjects they
speak.

11. Brian Greene
Contrast:
Sir Ken Robinson

12. Sir Ken Robinson uses more wit and
humor in his presentations. This is
more fitting for the content material
being relayed.

13. One tip I would like to share with the class is to make sure the tone fits the subject
matter.

14. Even when discussing
your life’s story, the vocal
tones should never
‘drone’ on. If the speaker
sounds bored the
audience will be also.

15. Image Citing:
• Brian Greene Rubber band- • M2-9-
http://www.sfgate.com/science/article/The-Elegant- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Planetary_Nebula_M2-9.jpg
Universe-Author-Has-the-World-on-a-2947122.php •
• • Helix Nebula-
• Bust with headset- http://funnyandspicy.com/why-is-our- http://my.opera.com/FranklinBR/albums/showpic.dml?albu
universe-fine-tuned-for-life-by-physicist-brian-greene m=12602222&picture=164467772
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• Blue Background- • M16- http://www.universetoday.com/72975/eagle-nebula-
http://www.wired.com/wiredscience/2009/06/alda-and- wallpaper/
greene/ •
• • Andromeda-
• Star Background, Bust- http://www.pbs.org/wnet/need-to- http://www.wallsave.com/wallpaper/1920x1080/sea-stars-
know/tag/multiverse/ galaxy-universe-andromeda-nebula-hd-desktop-911506.html
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• Star Cluster Background- • Ken-
http://vintageanchor.tumblr.com/post/9756244795/we-can- http://www.abc.net.au/local/audio/2009/06/16/2599919.ht
certainly-go-further-than-cats-but-why m
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• Hands Moving- • Greene-
http://www.ted.com/talks/brian_greene_on_string_theory.h http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=6545
tml 246
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• Gold Swirls- http://www.onbeing.org/program/uncovering- • Earth from space- http://free-
codes-reality/1457 extras.com/images/earth_from_space-2733.htm
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• Twisting Fabric Of Space- • Orion Nebula- http://scitechdaily.com/data-reveals-that-the-
http://www.themortonreport.com/entertainment/television/ orion-nebula-cluster-is-a-mix-of-two-clusters/
watch-it-will-ferrell-jack-daniels-steve-martin-and-cosmic-
brian-green/
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