Comments on: Play: Roundup of TED2010, Session 10

By: mary theresa dietz

mary theresa dietz — Sun, 31 Aug 2014 17:02:51 +0000

I can’t enjoy TED talks the way I used to knowing they censored Sarah Silverman. What else are they keeping from us? It’s their show and they can leave out what they want, but I’m disappointed they just don’t get it.

By: Taylor Crow

Taylor Crow — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 08:22:54 +0000

Chris Anderson is trying to be something hes not and its creating separation from sarah silverman which he may think he wants until it creates separation from you guys, the people watching this shit, now you’re not sure if you trust them, me too. If you just be yourself and know what your true feelings are, they can never be hurt. This is true for everyone but the trick is knowing your true feelings haha.

By: Tafi J

Tafi J — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 12:53:10 +0000

so wheres this Silverman thing I dont find her funny but Jeff Jarvis mentioned it on his 15 minutes or whatever they get. cant we make our own mind up garn

By: Kenneth Adair

Kenneth Adair — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 14:59:54 +0000

Daniel Dennett’s been playing around with a theory that says humor is an evolved reward system for mental “debugging.” The easily-offended, with less subtle minds, might need to have Sarah Silverman’s humor explained to them [Chris Anderson] so that TED doesn’t become just another staid outlet for the opinions of ruling elite.

By: David Payne

David Payne — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 17:48:23 +0000

I absolutely agree. She was one of the highlights of last year’s TED. Please put her back

By: Shirin Laghai

Shirin Laghai — Sat, 01 Jan 2011 07:58:36 +0000

Looking for the Sarah Silverman video – this is getting ridiculous that it’s still not here!

By: razi pilli

razi pilli — Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000

Chris Anderson – Show Sarah Silverman now

By: razi pilli

razi pilli — Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000

In reply to John Arbuthnott.

i always saw TED as a place of pure ideas and i loved it for it.
i just don’t know anymore….
i would be happy if the gave an apology. it would make it easier to believe
TED is more then just a business.

By: Sassy Lou

Sassy Lou — Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000

In reply to William Strimbrosky.

I want to see it also..I heard about it from Bill Maher’s show on HBO..and if the issue is adopting “Terminally ill retarded children”…..HOW COOL IS THAT!?!?! …That’s being a saint..like adopting old, sick or dying animals. WE SHOULD ALL DO THAT. I guess TED does not “GET” it or her humor..kind of like when Colbert spoke at the media dinner in George Bush’s presence also..Those Republican “morons” didn’t get “it’ either.

By: John Arbuthnott

John Arbuthnott — Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000

In reply to Chris Gillfillan. I agree, I wonder if the folks at TED can let cooler heads prevail and then let people/viewers decide for themselves if it's too offensive. If Sarah's talk is offensive I'd hold it against her not TED, but I'd bet that most TEDsters can handle it and understand her dark humor. It's interesting to me that her so-far-censored talk is already provoking much thought.

By: McFadden Hall

McFadden Hall — Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000

Seriously, if the Sarah Silverman talk is not shown then it will look like TED puts money and Chris Anderson’s ego ahead of the freedom of expression of ideas.

By: Isle Dance

Isle Dance — Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000

SO wonderful, “this thing” called TED!

By: William Strimbrosky

William Strimbrosky — Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000

Wheres the video of Sarah Silverman?

By: Chris Gillfillan

Chris Gillfillan — Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000

I also want to se the Sarah Silverman video…..It is really shameful to not include her talk. It seems to me that I have a different attitude toward TED because of this censorship!!

By: Laura Jones

Laura Jones — Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000

Where is the Sarah Silverman video? I know the powers that be found her talk offensive, and it probably was, but I would argue that a) TED fans are grown ups and can judge for themselves whether to watch and take offense and b) humor, even offensive humor, is an important part of social change. Not to mention c) I’m pretty sure TED doesn’t deal in censorship, right?
Looking forward to viewing it.

By: Theodore A. Hoppe

Theodore A. Hoppe — Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000

“Nothing But Flowers”
You got it?
You got it!

By: Jesuspenis Oliver

Jesuspenis Oliver — Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000

Where is the Sarah Silverman video?

By: Jesuspenis Oliver

Jesuspenis Oliver — Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000

Where is the Sarah Silverman video?

By: Ay?e Seda Demirel

Ay?e Seda Demirel — Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000

Eve Ensler…. What a lady… and the Girls….
Adjectives are stuck in my throat, cannot describe the feeling.
Just this; It has never felt this good to be a girl…
Thank you….

By: Ay?e Seda Demirel

Ay?e Seda Demirel — Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000

Sarah Silverman was great on stage and I hope people got what she was doing; a huge push a very huge push to make you think about your deep down insides. black humor is never easy and its a huge risk to take. she makes you irritated, but, this is TED…
The only aim is to go beyond the ordinary…
And you will never take one step forward if you do not know “whom you are”
Thank you Sarah…