A self-described “dance floor demon,” singer-songwriter Tolliver rocks the house with a performance of “Say What!” and “Nervous.”
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Retly
August 14, 2023 at 10:25 am
Just sad to see what was once a credible source of scientific progress has turned into whatever this is.
Internet Hobo
August 14, 2023 at 12:26 pm
Some people do an excellent job of gaslighting themselves and make melodramatic sweeping judgements
– TED has always the E in it
– They are no less credible than before
– They are just as concerned about science
– Modern music is a good thing to have
If these 2 songs ruined TED science for you, you probably don’t think much of science. It’s a sad reaction to see people so offended by art that somehow everything else is bad now by association. It’s just really ignorant and tribal 😓
that guy down the street
August 14, 2023 at 2:06 pm
@Internet HoboNo, not all science is credible, there is a scientific method, and their is pop culture science. TED hasnt always been highlighting more of the pop culture side of science, but it has increasingly. Not legitimate scientific inquiries, but doctored studies pushing an ideological agenda. Then to see this type of bs platformed by then, they have been damaging their own credibility amongst the masses for some time now. People on an ideological lean that TED reinforces are the majority of the fans I see.
Essentric.Xpressions. T.J.S.
August 14, 2023 at 9:15 pm
Um those musicians are the scientist 😂🥼
samsambgood
August 14, 2023 at 10:35 am
Thank you, TED!!! I got God in meeeee. ❤❤❤
Th3 Pisc3s G0d
August 14, 2023 at 10:38 am
Okay…… this is different.
Tadpole
August 14, 2023 at 11:17 am
Wow….. the downfall of TED….. is this Tech? Education? Design?
Jeeeeeeeez
Internet Hobo
August 14, 2023 at 12:15 pm
You think education and *entertainment* are the same thing?
Jeeeeeeeeeeeeeez 😅
Maxine Downs
August 14, 2023 at 1:23 pm
The E in TED is actually Entertainment. But it fails that as well, unless you mute the sound and perhaps the visuals become a bit more entertaining.
Tadpole
August 14, 2023 at 2:13 pm
apologies, yes your correct, i was just winging it lol. And you made me chuckle, thanks; it really isnt very good for me just for visuals either! lmfao ….@Maxine Downs
Tadpole
August 14, 2023 at 2:14 pm
it was a guess lol @Internet Hobo
James Mitchell
August 14, 2023 at 11:33 am
Parliament was good. This sucks.
Ron Sykes
August 14, 2023 at 12:08 pm
Only the Dielectric VORTEX Technology by Ronald Frederick Sykes delivers superior Levitation for your personal spacecraft
Just google it and learn more
Movsar Bekaev
August 14, 2023 at 12:44 pm
Unsubscribing
Brother Nobody
August 14, 2023 at 12:56 pm
Funk yes
C.I. DeMann
August 14, 2023 at 1:30 pm
I’m old enough to remember when TED held lectures.
Jenny Coffey
August 14, 2023 at 1:37 pm
The lack luster musical expertise belongs in a low-end dive.whos paid this favor forward?
Mazyar Tahavori
August 14, 2023 at 2:49 pm
😐
bitzjason1
August 14, 2023 at 2:50 pm
197 likes and 644 dislikes is crazy😭💀
Liheng Fu
August 14, 2023 at 3:13 pm
how can you see the dislikes?
bitzjason1
August 14, 2023 at 5:51 pm
@Liheng Fu I have means bro
hdmat101
August 14, 2023 at 2:56 pm
Not my kind music or fashion but I’m happy they are able to creatively express themselves on this platform
Nanna Ogashawarma
August 14, 2023 at 2:57 pm
Is this part of the actual lectures?
I gotta attend one now. Lessons + concert, two birds with one stone lol
Edit: lmao some of the comments are being stupid. To clarify: TED was always woke, like Rage Against the Machine, if that’s your complaint
Cynical Optimist
August 14, 2023 at 4:05 pm
Ah yes, an accurate representation of America’s most recent iteration in academia. And here I thought minstrel shows where a thing of the past. Viewership must be taking a hit.
Tyler Licko
August 14, 2023 at 4:06 pm
Maybe don’t do this again Ted
Mark Arandjus
August 14, 2023 at 4:27 pm
All you grumpy people in the comments do realize exactly this type of music has been around since the 70’s, right? 😀 Y’all are freaking out like this is some new stuff, come onnn. Also, might want to look up what the E in TED stands for and chill out 😛
Matt
August 14, 2023 at 4:45 pm
WTF happened to TED? It used to be worth watching…
Trialco
August 14, 2023 at 5:04 pm
Thanks, enough internet for today, just sad.
Miky ॐ
August 14, 2023 at 5:54 pm
.. this channel was something …
Hazem Fathi
August 14, 2023 at 5:59 pm
What’s going on here?
GrannySoupLadle
August 14, 2023 at 6:00 pm
Damn I even gave it an honest try. Literally everything was mediocre, the singing, dancing, composition. I like the outfits though.
Lycan III
August 14, 2023 at 6:49 pm
Was Tiny Desk booked or am I missing something?!
GorillaGuerilla🇺🇦
August 14, 2023 at 7:25 pm
Great that TED show segments like this as well – so it’s not just the people attending who get the full show!
Been quite disappointed in the past when I knew for sure an artist had performed at a TED event, but it wasn’t uploaded to either YouTube or on the webpage…
Essentric.Xpressions. T.J.S.
August 14, 2023 at 9:14 pm
Itssss sooo wrong it’s right LoL when you make everyone question when and where the F they are you’ve done your job… Mic drop LoL