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Sir Ken Robinson: The Most Popular Ted Talk Of All Time

Sir Ken Robinson: The Most Popular Ted Talk Of All Time

The Late Sir Ken Robinson found his ideas on education resonate with the world when his 2006 TED Talk gradually became the most viewed talk in the history of TED, with more than 65 million views.

A gifted speaker, Sir Ken Robinson used his wit and charm, apart from humour and storytelling, to engage his audience without using presentation slides or visual aids.

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How Ken Robinson’s TED Talk Attracted 65 Million Views With No PowerPoint

How Ken Robinson’s TED Talk Attracted 65 Million Views With No PowerPoint

https://www.forbes.com/sites/carminegallo/2020/08/23/how-ken-robinsons-ted-talk-attracted-65-million-views-with-no-powerpoint/#47410f184b57

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