I believe one of the most important ways to share information, inspiration, and ideas today are through keynotes, talks, & speeches. Some of the most eye opening realizations and life changing moments I have experienced were while watching a well put together, thorough talk that presented valid and mind blowingly efficient information that either taught me how to use a new skill, or to realize a particular way of thinking is “the way to go”. I am sure all of you have seen speakers, or have been to a conference where someone talked – but what exactly is a keynote? Well…<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This post doesn’t just have keynotes, it has lots of other talks and presentations, but a lot of people ask about this, so our friend wiki is here to help us out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nA keynote in literature, music, or public speaking establishes the principal underlying theme. In corporate or commercial settings, greater importance is attached to the delivery of a keynote speech or keynote address. The keynote will lay down the framework for the following programme of events or convention agenda; frequently the role of keynote speaker will also include the role of convention moderator. It will also flag up a larger idea \u2014 a literary story, an individual musical piece or event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At political or industrial conventions and expositions and at academic conferences, the keynote address or keynote speech is delivered to set the underlying tone and summarize the core message or most important revelation of the event. Some of the more famous keynote speeches in the United States are those made at the party conventions during Democratic and Republican presidential campaigns. Keynote speakers at these events have often gained nationwide fame (or notoriety); for example, Barack Obama at the 2004 Democratic National Convention, and have occasionally influenced the course of the election. In the commercial arena, Steve Jobs delivered some of the most influential keynote speeches at Apple product, system and service launches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Keynote speeches are also given at the graduation and commencement ceremonies of colleges, universities, and major high schools, usually by accomplished academics or celebrities invited by the student body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Keynote speakers are often selected to raise interest in a particular event, such as a conference or large meeting sponsored by a corporation or association, and draw attendees to attend that program. Selecting a keynote speaker who is well known for his or her expertise in a particular field, or who has wide name recognition due to other accomplishments, will probably raise enthusiasm among prospective attendees for a meeting or conference.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
As wiki mentioned, Steve Jobs was an amazing speaker – if you haven’t had the privilege of hearing one of that mans talks, I suggest you go google his harvard speech right meow. Completely Inspirational! So Lets get to it – I have collected some of my favorite talks, presentations, keynotes, and webcasts from the past year (2012) and these are the best (so far). I hope that they open your eyes to new skills, techniques, and ways of thinking. Whatever you are working on I hope that they bring inspiration and focus so that you can master the things you need to master to reach your goals and accomplish your dreams! Enjoy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bret Victor – Inventing on Principle<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Incredible. This blew my mind to pieces, I loved every second of it. This is a must watch, if you don’t watch anything else, watch this. The Ideas presented here by Bret are insanely awesome. The IDE Technique and structure he is using has got to be the future, it has to be, it is too brilliant not to be. Also, this guy used to be an interface designer at Apple. If you want to see more of Bret’s awesome ideas and projects check him out at http:\/\/worrydream.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n