TED Talks, Open Architecture Network, and the Allure of Changing the World

What is TED?

"...it includes Murray Gell-Mann, the Nobel laureate in physics; Paul Simon, the songwriter; Richard Branson, the Virgin Group magnate; and the founders of Google, Larry Page and Sergey Brin.

The occasion is the annual TED conference, named for the convergence of technology, entertainment and design— with a dash of social activism thrown in recently as well. It is expected to draw 1,200 people to Monterey, Calif., starting Wednesday." --NYT

This is a must-see; the TED conference is posting free videos of the proceedings here.

And in related news:

"In 2006 Architecture for Humanity won the TED Prize and was given one wish to change the world. We decided to wish for something simple: A place where we could all come together to improve the living standards of 5 billion people.

Starting March 8th 2007, the Open Architecture Network will be that place. We hope you will join us in building a more sustainable future by sharing your designs and expertise.

Find it HERE