TED recap, volume 2

Home from TED.

I’d like to sit cross-legged in a cave somewhere, in the dark, for about a week to process the experiences of the past 4 days. And recapping it here doesn’t begin to do it justice. I’m going to do something here right now, not sure what, just to help myself organize thoughts. Come along for the ride if you are so inclined.

Session 2: WHAT IS OUR PLACE IN THE UNIVERSE.
This was an okay session. A particle physicist, a comedian (john hodgman – who was deadpan and quite funny), a paleontologist who makes a good case for the rarity of life such as ours in the universe, spiritual teacher Ravi Shankar, who really wasn’t all that great a presenter, and musician Kaki King. I’ve forgotten most of this session but have been left with the humor and skill of Kaki. Just watching her play a guitar from the top reminds me how rigid I can be in my thinking. I don’t love her music, but I love watching her play. Anyway, she has a wonderful humor.

Kaki on YouTube.