In the video, a man is standing on a stage with a red background. He is wearing a black suit, a white shirt, and glasses. The man is holding a microphone in his right hand and gesturing with his left hand as he speaks. The words \"RECORDED AT TED\" appear at the bottom of the screen, indicating that the video was recorded at a TED event. The man appears to be engaging with the audience and making a point with his hand gestures.