Under his helm, the TED Conference went from a small industry gathering to a global phenomenon. Chris and Steve talk about how to build lasting institutions, how to make generosity go viral, and what Chris has learned about public speaking.

SOURCE:Chris Anderson • , head of TED.

RESOURCES:Infectious Generosity: The Ultimate Idea Worth Spreading, • by Chris Anderson (2024). TED Talks: The Official TED Guide to Public Speaking, • by Chris Anderson (2016). • " The Best Stats You've Ever Seen • ," by Hans Rosling ( TED, • 2006). • " Do Schools Kill Creativity? • " by Sir Ken Robinson ( TED, • 2006). • " Close-Up Card Magic With a Twist • ," by Lennart Green ( TED, • 2005). • " The Freakonomics of Crack Dealing • ," by Steve Levitt ( TED, • 2004). ZoeCoral.com • .

EXTRAS: • " Giving It Away • ," by People I (Mostly) Admire • (2022). • " We Can Play God Now • ," by People I (Mostly) Admire • (2022). • " Self-Help for Data Nerds • ," by People I (Mostly) Admire • (2022). • " Steven Pinker: 'I Manage My Controversy Portfolio Carefully • ,'" by People I (Mostly) Admire • (2020).