In the video, a man is standing on a stage in front of a large red and black background. He is wearing a blue Hawaiian shirt and is holding a small object in his hand. The man is speaking to the audience and making hand gestures as he talks. The stage has a white podium with the letters "TED" on it, indicating that this is a TED Talk. The man appears to be engaging with the audience and making a point about the object he is holding.