The video features a man standing on a stage in front of a large red background with the letters "TED" visible. He is dressed in a dark suit and is wearing a microphone on his lapel. Throughout the video, he is seen speaking and making hand gestures to emphasize his points. At one point, he holds up a small object, which he shows to the audience. The man appears to be engaging with the audience, as he occasionally looks towards them while speaking.