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).

138. Chris Anderson on the Power of TED

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