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TED is an annual conference attracting some of the most brilliant and innovative speakers in the world. It’s very exclusive, but for about a year and half they have been posting some of the best talks online, free. They’ve just posted a few new ones, including one by the founders of Google. If you have 20 minutes and a desire for inspiration or a change in perspective, watching a TED talk is a great way to spend the time. They’re all excellent, but here are a few of the best ones, in chronological order:

• Ken Robinson says schools kill creativity
• Jeff Han demos his breakthrough touchscreen
• Steven Levitt analyzes crack economics
• Ray Kurzweil on how technology will transform us
• Kevin Kelly on how technology evolves
• Al Seckel says our brains are miswired
• Seth Godin on sliced bread
• Golan Levin on software as art

These are just a few examples- all of the TED talks are worthwhile, and span a wide range of disciplines. Whenever I feel the need to soak in intelligent, thoughtful and unique ideas I either watch a TED talk or read a Paul Graham essay. Good stuff.