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Getting access to great ideas [br]hasn't always been easy.

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Back in the day, [br]you would only be in the loop

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if you were literate,[br]educated, rich, and a man.

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Good thing times have changed.

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The internet has made [br]sharing ideas a breeze.

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And no one is doing it better than TED.

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No, not you, Ted!

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I'm talking about the non-profit organization

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that's big on spreading awesome ideas.

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Twice a year, TED holds this conference,

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where thought leaders [br]from around the world

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give some mind-blowing talks.

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Then TED sticks them online [br]so you can watch them for free.

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Volunteers translate the videos, [br]which means anyone can

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be inspired by the likes of Bill Gates, [br]Malcolm Gladwell or Jane Goodall.

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So what is TEDx?

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TEDx is a way for you to run a mini [br]TED-style event in your own town,

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hold talks around issues [br]that matter to your community,

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free from corporate, political [br]and religious agendas.

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So take part! [br]Don’t stop watching videos at TED.com,

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keep an eye for your [br]nearest TEDx events and

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if you are up to it, apply to start your own.

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TED. [br]Ideas worth spreading.