Every year 1000 people gather in Monterey, CA to hear talks from some of the world’s most influential people. Previously an exclusive (and expensive) gathering, now it is available to the masses on a totally revamped TED website.

There is a wealth of information and wonderful speeches (TED talks) hosted there. I’ve just begun to scratch the surface of the hours of video.

For example here’s a link to Alex Steffen’s TED talk.

Alex Steffen is cofounder and executive editor of WorldChanging.com. Part blog and part eco-activist street team, WorldChanging.com serves as a clearinghouse of information and inspiration dedicated to increasing sustainability and livability into the 21st century, emphasizing solutions over problems.

Click the pic above to see the video. Click here for more info on TED and the new TED website.