Comments on: TED: These sour grapes taste terrible

By: mathewi

mathewi — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 15:01:01 +0000

Thanks, Mitch. I'm not sure I would say that our feelings on TED are
opposites — I have no doubt that if I were to go, I would probably
enjoy it as much as you did. My point was more about the elitism
aspect of it — although as you noted, TED does release a lot of
material for free as well. So I would probably describe my feelings on
the conference as “mixed.”

By: mitchjoel

mitchjoel — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 14:31:38 +0000

Hey Matthew. I attended TED. I loved it. I attend tons of conferences (as you know) - both as a speaker and attendee. This was, by far and away, the best experience I've ever had, and would not hesitate to go back next year (and the year's after). I'm sure the price is prohibitive for some, and I can understand that… I think TED does too, and that's why they release so much to the public via TED Talks and more. There are plenty of other conference (that cost only a little less) that offer nothing.

My feelings about TED are very opposite to yours.

By: Leigh

Leigh — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 03:06:21 +0000

Kate (of iamkate) asked me if i was going and I said no, having not realized that in fact, one had to be “invited”. Technology circles continue to remind me of grade 7. Sigh. If I could only go the super cool party of popular girl A or B.

Oh and Mathew, I'm sure Paul could pull a few strings for you and get you a ticket. Personally, I'd rather put up with the financial elitism of IDEAS city where as long as you can pay, you can play, here in the great white north :)

By: Stephe

Stephe — Sun, 02 Mar 2008 04:13:22 +0000

Correction… not a lot of video posted - yet.

By: Stephe

Stephe — Sun, 02 Mar 2008 01:49:48 +0000

In reviewing the complete list I didn't see a heck of a lot of Canadians - and some left me scratching my head - an elite physiotherapist?

In any case between the video and Austin's twitter updates I kinda feel like I'm there… without the attitude.