The video shows a man standing on a stage in front of a red curtain. He is wearing a dark shirt and glasses and is speaking to the audience. The stage has a banner that reads \"TEDxNYU\" and \"independently organized TED event.\" There are two white lamps on either side of the stage, and the audience is visible in the foreground. The man appears to be gesturing with his hands as he speaks, and the audience is attentively watching him.