Exercise #2

Directions: View the TED Talk and complete the following grid.

Title of TED Talk: Less Stuff, More Happiness

Name of Speaker: Graham Hill

Date of TED Talk and Number of views Mar,2011 / 2,826,691 views

What was the speaker’s thesis (main point) of this speech? That taking up less space for your home may lead to more happiness and efficiency.

Write 2-3 different things you learned from this presentation.      1-     Get rid of unused things in home to make for more space.      2-     Buy things that you use more often and lasts longer but also takes less space.      3-     Look for multifunctional furniture and utility like a bed that pops from the wall or a small table that turns into a big one.

What group of people would benefit the most from hearing this lecture? People who are looking for better money and space management when handling their home space.

If you could ask this speaker a question about his/her information or Presentation, what would you ask? How can you get the best of your space if many people are living with you?

TED Talk presenters are known as effective public speakers. Describe two things this speaker does well in terms of engaging the audience. He relates to their struggle of moving by mentioning the box and moving van, also the presentation was catchy and easy to follow.