In the video, a man is standing on a stage and speaking to an audience. He is wearing a black shirt and glasses and is holding a remote control in his hand. The stage has a large screen behind him that displays the TED logo and the word "independence." The man is gesturing with his hands as he speaks, and he appears to be passionate about his topic. The audience is not visible in the video, but the man's body language suggests that he is engaging with them. The lighting on the stage is bright, and the man is the main focus of the video.