TEDxSoMa

Talks & performances from TEDxSoMa, an independently-organized TED event in San Francisco's South of Market neighborhood.

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  1. TEDxSoMaMay 21, 2010

    David Pescovitz

    David Pescovitz uses the wunderkammer — a cabinet of curiosities — to explore the impact of wonder and curiosity on our world.

  2. TEDxSoMaMay 21, 2010

    Nathan Shedroff

    Nathan Shedroff talks about the importance of meaning and how companies can use it to guide their activities.

  3. TEDxSoMaMay 21, 2010

    Pankaj Kedia

    Pankaj Kedia takes you on a tour of the history of the internet phenomenon ... and gives you a glimpse of its future.

  4. TEDxSoMaMay 21, 2010

    Pamela Hawley

    Pamela Hawley talks about finding your personal story and staying plugged into it.

  5. TEDxSoMaMay 21, 2010

    Christopher Willits

    Musician Christopher Willits demonstrates his innovative "folding" technique for transforming vibrations into hypnotic audio and video experiences.

  6. TEDxSoMaMay 21, 2010

    Dev Patnaik

    Dev Patnaik talks about empathy and how it is vital for developing and improving products and services.

  7. TEDxSoMaMay 21, 2010

    Nicole Lazzaro

    Nicole Lazzaro talks about emotion in gaming and how the future of work is play.

  8. TEDxSoMaMay 21, 2010

    Jeff Lawson

    Jeff Lawson explains how innovation doesn't come easy and that sometimes it has to be forced.

  9. TEDxSoMaMay 21, 2010

    Jason Tester

    Jason Tester talks about the future ... and how we can use it to save the present.

  10. TEDxSoMaMay 21, 2010

    Jeffrey Betcher

    Jeffrey Betcher explains how community-building may be the best way to effect social change.