In the video, a man is standing on a stage and giving a speech. He is wearing a suit and has a microphone attached to his shirt. The background is a gray wall with the word \"TED\" written in red. The man is holding a small object in his hand and is speaking to the audience. He is making hand gestures as he speaks, and his facial expressions change to emphasize his points. The lighting is bright, and the focus is on the speaker.