A first-timer’s guide to TED

Have you ever watched a TED talk online and wondered what it’s like to be there in person? This one’s for you.

I’ve been an avid viewer of TED talks ever since a college friend introduced me to them in the early days of YouTube, when a delightfully grainy video got us to think about humanity or listen to the latest creative exploits from Imogen Heap. No matter the topic, there was always a TED talk ready to be played. Someone in front of those big red letters re…