This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. Do you speak this language? Do you share the experience? These are questions that Poet Ali masterfully tries to answer in an original narrative. This talk explains why we should all learn the most important language that unites us all. Credits: Pictures and media are creative common or belong to the speaker Poet Ali is a Motivational Speaker, Actor, Writer, and Hip Hop Troubadour. He has used his voice and talents to be an advocate for many causes. He has toured global stages in Italy, Spain, the U.K., the Middle East, the Caribbean, and the U.S. As a Motivational Speaker he has been invited to share his talents at multiple national and international conferences and the TED talk stage. He has had many careers: Dancer/Choreographer, Editorial Writer, DJ, Percussionist, Hip Hop Artist, Actor, Teacher, Entrepreneur, Performer, and Speaker. Poet is currently on tour reaching out to the youth through his music, empowerment, and activism and owns a Production Studio in Long Beach, California where he works with Artists, Producers, and Writers from all over the world. Find out much more and join him at: http://www.PoetAli.com About TEDx, x = independently organized event In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.* (*Subject to certain rules and regulations)

Comments

1. The most important language you will EVER: It is the language of experience
2. خدموني بنداري
3. The best talk i've seen in my life.
4. thank you very much ^^ I watch videos on Youtube everyday but I too lazy to comment but you, so perfect. I really like it. thank you Sir.
5. Arguably one of the best Ted talks I have seen. Excellent talk, absolutely brilliant topic.
6. Fantastic!!!
7. choked up
8. Was I the only sixteen year old that saw the "textspeak," and thought "what the hell is this?"
9. I love this!!!!!
10. Bravo!
11. Mi jan wan li sona e Toki Pona anu seme?
12. astounding
13. What about sign language? It would be transformational to start including people who are deaf & hard of hearing.
14. Amazing!
15. الا توجد ترجمة
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17. can any one tell me what he is talking about ?
    my english is very weak
18. So is he a poet? Because he speaks so beautifully
19. ill fitting clothes. Should pay attn to that before going on a TED talk. Pants are 3 inches too long, and shirt is 2 sizes too big........and don't get me started on those feminine style, overplucked eyebrows. This isn't 2002 bro, guys dont pluck anymore. Jeeeez
20. Fantastic - The real deal, not the Prince EA crap that people are eating.