>but it's different when what they are selling is hope, optimism, and encouraging words, right?
Are they really selling these things versus their revolutionary new book, trying to get attention for their research, or some good/service?
I agree. I think TED and similar pop-science programming is dangerous. People think they're actually learning something meaningful. I see it as the granola bar of media. They're filled with sugar and only minor nutritional value. You feel like you're getting something healthy, but you're not doing much better than a snickers bar.
Are they really selling these things versus their revolutionary new book, trying to get attention for their research, or some good/service?
I agree. I think TED and similar pop-science programming is dangerous. People think they're actually learning something meaningful. I see it as the granola bar of media. They're filled with sugar and only minor nutritional value. You feel like you're getting something healthy, but you're not doing much better than a snickers bar.