Theoretical Physicist

Brian Greene:

“Is Our Universe the Only Universe?”

Brian Greene captures the attention of his audience by telling his listeners about a new discovery in the field and that he will be discussing it.

Brian Greene maintained engagement of the audience with proper use of lively and passionate tone variations.

Of the 10 TED commandments, I feel Brian Greene followed #3 the best, that is “Make the complex plain”. He has a knack for explaining physics and making

it enjoyable.

Utilizing calming yet passionate tones is important while discussing

complex subject matter. The speaker’s message can be easily

lost to the audience if he were to speak in a monotone manner.

Dynamism: 3.5Given the subject matter, I feel Brian Greene dynamism level is right on. Too much and he would be hard to follow, attacking the crowd.

Too little and the presentation would put people to sleep!

Brian Greene uses computer simulated animations in his presentations, to aid both visual and verbal listeners. Therefore I feel he follows Nancy Duarte’s 3rd

Rule: “Help them see what you are saying.”

I have learned from watching my presenter that delivery is a balancing act, a

speaker’s tone variations, ability to read crowd reaction as well as engagement all

come into play.

Compare: Brian Greene Sir Ken Robinson

Both are intelligent men who possess talents for gripping and holding the

attention of their audiences and the are both care deeply about what subjects they

speak.

Contrast:Sir Ken Robinson

Brian Greene

Sir Ken Robinson uses more wit and humor in his presentations. This is

more fitting for the content material being relayed.

One tip I would like to share with the class is to make sure the tone fits the subject matter.

Even when discussing your life’s story, the vocal

tones should never ‘drone’ on. If the speaker

sounds bored the audience will be also.

Image Citing:• Brian Greene Rubber band-

http://www.sfgate.com/science/article/The-Elegant-Universe-Author-Has-the-World-on-a-2947122.php

• • Bust with headset-

http://funnyandspicy.com/why-is-our-universe-fine-tuned-for-life-by-physicist-brian-greene

• • Blue Background-

http://www.wired.com/wiredscience/2009/06/alda-and-greene/

• • Star Background, Bust-

http://www.pbs.org/wnet/need-to-know/tag/multiverse/

• • Star Cluster Background-

http://vintageanchor.tumblr.com/post/9756244795/we-can-certainly-go-further-than-cats-but-why

• • Hands Moving-

http://www.ted.com/talks/brian_greene_on_string_theory.html

• • Gold Swirls-

http://www.onbeing.org/program/uncovering-codes-reality/1457

• • Twisting Fabric Of Space-

http://www.themortonreport.com/entertainment/television/watch-it-will-ferrell-jack-daniels-steve-martin-and-cosmic-brian-green/

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• M2-9- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Planetary_Nebula_M2-9.jpg

• • Helix Nebula-

http://my.opera.com/FranklinBR/albums/showpic.dml?album=12602222&picture=164467772

• • M16-

http://www.universetoday.com/72975/eagle-nebula-wallpaper/

• • Andromeda-

http://www.wallsave.com/wallpaper/1920x1080/sea-stars-galaxy-universe-andromeda-nebula-hd-desktop-911506.html

• • Ken-

http://www.abc.net.au/local/audio/2009/06/16/2599919.htm

• • Greene-

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=6545246

• • Earth from space-

http://free-extras.com/images/earth_from_space-2733.htm

• • Orion Nebula-

http://scitechdaily.com/data-reveals-that-the-orion-nebula-cluster-is-a-mix-of-two-clusters/