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

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Back in the day, 
you would only be in the loop

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if you were literate,
educated, rich, and a man.

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Good thing times have changed.

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The internet has made 
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 
from around the world

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give some mind-blowing talks.

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

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Volunteers translate the videos, 
which means anyone can

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be inspired by the likes of Bill Gates, 
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 
TED-style event in your own town,

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hold talks around issues 
that matter to your community,

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free from corporate, political 
and religious agendas.

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

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keep an eye for your 
nearest TEDx events and

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

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TED. 
Ideas worth spreading.