Should I invite Matt to TED?

A shocking story, courageous response... Love that he references Dan Gilbert. This is classic instance of "synthesizing happiness."


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I think you should definitely invite Matt to TED... He would be a great addition...
— Timmy79
Yes, this was a fantastic talk! I think it would serve the TED crowd well.
— chews
Yes, definitely! Its an uplifting presentation.
— ManishaPinge
I clicked on this link and immediately thought to myself "uh, oh, an 8 minute 31 second video on YouTube, this is going to be boring'... I clicked play and watched it all the way through. What a fantastic talk, very inspiring and passionate. Well done Matt! (TEDworthy without a doubt.)
— Nick Bilton
this is a certainly a well told, inspiring story. great energy and an important message. but when i think of TED i mostly think of sharing the ideas that flow from original work that people are out and about doing in their fields. maybe my interpretation is too narrow.
— amy
He's definitely got the flow !!! Passionate and authentic. My thumbs up for Matt. And last but not least, thousand thanks for this inspirational and hope-giving message.
— PaulKTakahashi
Strong inspirational speaker but agree with Amy. Matt tells other people's stories well. The work is not his own although the idea is worth spreading.
— carolharnett
Not to say he isn't a good motivational speaker... What I love about TED is inspiration through unique experience and example - to me he didn't have a great story, just a nice message.
— awarrumbungle
Not sure this is TED caliber but it's great to be able to observe Chris's hunt for TED speakers!
— Eric3532
a very good speaker, agreed! But the idea he presents is the age-old question of "money =? happiness" and a very shallow argumentation in favour of the also age-old non-material view. I don't think this fits with TED where the ideas presented are either revolutionary, challenge your thinking with good questions or present a dilemma, such as this one, from new and innovative perspectives.
— A visitor
Good message, but not really what I come to TED for. The work of Dan Gilbert, whom the speaker references, is what I come for, and Dan, indeed, gave a great presentation.
— mattk456
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