In the video, a man is standing on a stage and talking to the audience. He is wearing a black shirt and glasses, and he is holding a microphone in his hand. The stage has a purple background with the word \"TED\" written on it. The man is gesturing with his hands as he speaks, and he appears to be passionate about his topic. At one point, he picks up a small object from a table in front of him and shows it to the audience. The object appears to be a small can or container. The man continues to talk and gesture, and the audience can be heard in the background, suggesting that this is a public speaking event.