10 outstanding performances at TED speakers from eccentric

Each performance at the TED catchy in its own way: topical theme, scale, humor. In this collection comes to the fore element of the show, with the help of which speakers talk about their unusual interests and hobbies.

Neyrorevolyutsiya just around the corner

Greg Gage (Greg Gage), PhD in biomedical engineering, is studying the human brain for 13 years. Of course, neurology - a very difficult, but very exciting and promising discipline. And she can work miracles even in the home. For instance, on the stage TED Greg connects two people wires, resulting in one of them becomes a puppeteer, and the second - a puppet. Decide for yourself what it is: horrible dream or salvation of mankind.

Cyborgs already among us

"I used to choose clothes to look good. I get dressed now to sound good, "- he tells about his life Neil Harbisson (Neil Harbisson), the first officially recognized as a cyborg in the world. Yes, in 2013 in the occipital bone of the skull of a young man-implant antenna has been integrated, which translates color frequencies in the frequency of sound. With it, the Nile can "hear" and to distinguish between colors, which he could not do before due to congenital disease. Moreover, cyber-activist learned to "see" the ultraviolet and infrared illumination, which is beyond the power of ordinary human eye.

Beatbox - it is not only a background for hip-hop

One of the pillars of hip-hop called beatboxing (beatboxing). Indeed, the popular music culture is closely connected with the art of imitation drum machine. However, the musician Tom there (Tom Thum) demonstrates that beatbox much more versatile. A standing ovation - a clear confirmation.

How to embrace the glacier

Hard to compete in unconventional thinking and Creative Kate Hartman (Kate Hartman), artist and creator of the specific means of communication. Try to invent something like a hat or a sputtering intestinal listener. Having met a fad on someone's body, you probably think about the failed cosplay. In fact, everything is not so clear. Custom gadgets Kate has a secret mission.

Yo-yo

Japanese talent Black (Black) modestly mentions that it took only four years of hard training to climb the first step of the podium in world competitions in possession of a yo-yo. In this case, it would be interesting to know how many cones filled youngest champion on the way to perfection.

It is hard to draw on the egg yolk

"This is the magic of Photoshop," - say some. "This is the paint on the canvas," - retorted another. And no one will be right. Creativity Alexa Meade (Alexa Meade) does not fit into the usual framework of art. The artist creates a fascinating visual effects, painting portraits straight on living sitters. If no video from the workshop, the deal would have been impossible.

Why mushrooms cannibals

Rome artist Jae Lee (Jae Rhim Lee) belongs to a group of people called dekomponatami. No, this is not a sect with the infernal slope, although they are promoting a special way of burial in a special burial suit. On the contrary, dekomponaty for world peace and eternal life on our planet. How it all to explain - let him tell the speaker itself.

How to calculate the speed of sound with the help of an oscilloscope and a ruler

Astronomer, programmer, writer and teacher Clifford Stoll (Clifford Stoll) went down in history thanks to the capture of the German hacker Markus Hess (Markus Hess), working under contract to the Soviet KGB. This story took place in the late 80's and had a huge impact in the US. Still, it was a question of nuclear safety of the American people. And in view of the scientist does not say that he is the hero of the nation. On the other hand, speech, and behavior of the speaker on the stage point directly to the originality of his personality. In general, look to the end.

30 years in the profession are expensive

Showmen Dan Holzmann (Dan Holzman) and Barry Friedman (Barry Friedman) four times won the championship of the world of juggling. Unfortunately, to learn about the failed competition format, so it is unclear whether there is exhibited artistic marks. But be that as it may, the duet "Brothers Raspini" can ignite the audience and hold its attention effervescent comments. Incidentally, jugglers make their living on the joint performance corporative.

What is more important: the head or hands?

In 1988 Lennart Green (Lennart Green) professional judges are so impressed that he mistakenly disqualified from international competitions held under the auspices of the International Federation illusionists. Swedish sorcerer was charged with cheating decoy audience in the hall. Three years later the master repeated the trick in the more stringent conditions and has become the best card magician in the world. Lennart is now willing to share his tricks with the general public.