Public Speeking Week2

1. TED Talk
A public presentation by Harvey Fineberg
Evaluated and critiqued by Tucker
Roche

2. Are we ready for neo-evolution?
Fineberg begins his speech by saying, “How would you
like to be better than you are?”
A broad question, but nonetheless listeners are
immediately absorbed into his speech, because it is a goal as
a person to constantly improve oneself.

3. Engaging the audience
Fineberg states by changing genes that anyone
could gain improvement in
memory, fitness, beauty, longevity and talent. The
audience are captivated by this notion.

5. Keeping them awake
In order to keep the audiences attention, Fineberg asks
people if they could choose, which attribute would they
improve?
Now the audience are a part of the discussion because
they have a chance to participate in something more than
just listening.

7. The TED Commandments
• Fineberg dreams big. He opens up his speech
with a concept that could beneficially change
life for all mankind. He knows that his studies
are revolutionary and wants to share the
possibilities.

9. The speakers energy
Fineberg spoke confidently, collectively and
calmly throughout his speech. He did not choose to
use an extensive amount of vigor, but rather he
showed a passion for his subject and displayed great
knowledge.
On a scale of 1-5, Fineberg would be given a 2.
Its clear that Fienberg had a calm
disposition, despite the lack of energy he still
remained captivating throughout his delivery.

10. Wisdom

11. What has been learned?
There was no doubt that Fineberg was an
expert in his field.
• He knew his subject
• He was confident
• He was informative
It was clear that Fineberg had planned out
the order of his delivery, from beginning to end
allowing the audience to learn as time went on.

12. Comparison
• Sir Ken Robinson used comedy to retain
attention and lighten the mood.
• Fineberg did not do this. With the exception of a
few light laughs he stayed focused and got his
point across. He was able to do this because his
awe-inspiring subject matter.
• Robinsons subjects pertaining to school may not
appeal to all. That’s why his addition of jokes
captivated the audience.

13. Friendly Advice
Fineberg knew his subject mater well
In order to have a strong presentation the
subject must be something well liked by the
presenter. This will show through to the
audience.

14. More Advice
• Stay calm on stage, if your comfortable so is
your audience and vice versa.
• Practice your presentation so that its order
makes sense and the audience are able to
learn as your presentation progresses. Do not
give information without explanations leading
up to it.

15. Image Links
• http://www.learning-mind.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/memory.jpg
• http://media.merchantcircle.com/4338941/Physical%20Fitness%20Logo_full.jpeg
• http://images5.fanpop.com/image/photos/30500000/Fox-megan-fox-30578048-1920-1200.jpg
• http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_CijcaA9yq58/TVHdcZzybXI/AAAAAAAAIhc/5rGtI5FLkt4/s1600/Giza%2BS
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• http://blog.palmbeachdentist.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/ear.png
• http://faithoncampus.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/dream-big.jpg
• http://hypnosishealthinfo.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/hypnosis-mind-control.jpg?cda6c1
• http://blogs.ihahs.com/accents/files/2012/01/lightBulb.png
• http://www.yourmusicradar.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/artworks-000023974245-wycgon-
original.jpg
• http://www.knewance.com/storage/post-
images/appleorange.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1257526153911
• http://brucemctague.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/advice.jpg
• http://alexrister1.files.wordpress.com/2011/12/tedcommandments.jpg
• http://blu.stb.s-msn.com/i/A2/D8E05C3ADF5D7F3C1D60A2ECCCD31A.jpg
• http://www.fightpink.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/owl.jpg