late wrote:It's a Ted talk, not a postgrad lecture.
Btw, a lot of Ted talks are a bit contrived. Usually because it's advocacy, and they are making the best case they can.
I figured by posting a video you were interested in discussion about it. Just giving my take aways.
Ted Talks haven't ever appealed to me much, never watched many and have generally found them not my speed.
I can understand what you mean about format. I will say that they don't seem to completely veer into the territory of disinformation, they are more so toeing the line it seems.
Edit: Actually on revisit, constructing an argument based on 'the exception which proves the rule' should warrant nothing but the deepest of scorn from any observer, as a matter of principle. Somehow this crap reminds me of Freakanomics.