Hunting for dinosaurs showed me our place in the universe | Kenneth Lacovara

[@MarkLucasProductions]

This guy's not a paleontologist. He's a poet. Brilliant.

[@cwbyfan93]

He definitely knows how to captivate an audience

[@VeryImportantPepe]

+Mark Lucas They should've sent a poet. Oh wait, they did.

[@FalloutConspiracy]

+Mark Lucas Why can't he be both? Poetry and Paleontology are not mutually exclusive concepts.

[@MarkLucasProductions]

Enneahedron Of course he could be both. That's not the point. I was using a form of language to emphasize the extent to which I was impressed with his presentation. Why wasn't 'that' obvious?

[@nolie94]

truly such a spectacular talk

[@Raptorman0909]

Amazing presentation -- informative, interesting, poetic, thought provoking, and measured. To speak so eloquently for 16 minutes without so much as a single flub is stunning, just stunning.

[@neghentropia]

I'm just 3 minutes in and I'm stunned, so much that I paused the video and peeked in the comment section to see if someone felt the same. He's got skills! Amazing to hear.

[@bijaneckels8716]

Funny I was thinking the same!

[@ancantiladodecaminante623]

He's a great story teller..makes it very intriguing

[@RareTechniques]

what did u say about me

[@JamesPond-cd3tp]

Agree he's a clever man indeed with a very serious message.

[@nicolel.2398]

As a paleontologist, this made me cry. The love my colleagues and I feel for fossils, and evolution, and science, is so immense that my heart swells to the point of tears when I get reminded once again of why my job is important. I love this field, I love this guy, and I can say without a doubt that this is the most profound TED talk ever done. Brilliant.

[@rayleslie1991]

great speaker,

[@ianprado1488]

[@lifewasgiventous1614]

That sounds amazing, i wish I could find a job I love that much. Hope you do well, God bless.

[@keefjunior4061]

Life was Given to us you can! What are you passionate about? I guarantee I could tell you a way to turn it into your career.

[@keefjunior4061]

Nicole Law yeah. I think this is beyond humbling. It’s a great reminder that we are incredibly fortunate to be alive and developed to the point we are.

[@Olhar.Internacional]

The best lecture I've seen in a long time

[@dawsoncollins9368]

I teared up when he got a standing ovation. You can see the passion in Kenneth’s eyes. Glad I found this video

[@BeautifulFreakful]

So much build-up and intensity at the end ! This was brilliant !

[@alysononoahu8702]

A poet paleontologist

[@InLakech_AlaKin]

this was retarded.

[@pseudoname3159]

I agree, just like a Hendrix solo!

[@howtubeable]

He's an Evangelist of Science. Why rely on facts when you can preach science?

[@TheeRocker]

,,, almost like it was scripted, lol... This is fictional characterization based on evolution, because he stumbled upon an old bone. He is infatuated so much so, if he saw a live one, he would stair until eaten...

[@anthonybogle4779]

arguably one of the best TED talks ever.

[@imluvinyourmum]

The best is the talk about the guy who went to a mental institution after pleading insanity to a crime facing 4 years in prison and he wasn't really insane, then couldn't get classed sane again and stayed in the mental institution so long he went insane, so he stayed there for 15 years.

Whoa, link?

[@DerAua]

Absolutely. Awesome talk.

[@spodergibbs5088]

Ted talks are so pretentious

[@IanD-ut4dy]

@@spodergibbs5088 Only to the ignorant.

[@nournachabe9267]

Such an eloquent speaker! Thoroughly enjoyed the talk, especially at the end

[@havan56]

Almost too eloquent. His word choice was masterful to the point of being distracting. It felt like he'd written the talk and then memorized it. While I loved, his wordings there were points where a less polished talk might have been more effective.

[@TheBann90]

Too eloquent. He also takes too many assuption for granted trying to make them seem like facts. Such as regarding the comet that hit earth...

[@johnwhite5306]

It was good until the end.

[@michaelmartin6912]

So did that end up referencing global warming ? I can be dence.....idk

[@V5mGpYp]

Powerful and compelling. Lacovara firmly puts humanity in its place and challenges us to actually change the course of history to avert disaster.

[@primus7776]

This stuff is the reason I no longer watch TV. Fabulous!

[@TheeRocker]

THis is fiction,,, assuming fact does not make it truth.

[@Matsumae_Taiyo555]

TV is the reason I don't watch TV

[@nznegativeions]

@@TheeRocker piss off god boy

[@NabPunk]

@@TheeRocker Paleontology is based on facts and research, your claim that it is fiction is based on an assumption.

[@TheeRocker]

@@NabPunk I should have clarified myself. It's well understood, the odds are more probable that we are not from an evolutionary process from Ape to Man. But born man as we are.

[@trizmisce]

i felt like i was listening to poetry, what an eloquent speaker!

[@paddydoran1234]

One of the best ted talks ever. Beautiful links between old and new. Perfect

[@JonMascar]

Wonderfully written. Beautifully delivered. It was like poetry and it is definitely going to resonate with people.

[@InLakech_AlaKin]

it will only resonate with the mentally ill.

[@marcsoundz]

Poetry of LIES

[@Carneyar_the_Druid]

Yeah, this bullshit worked on you unfortunately.

[@jerrykr7kz]

@Josh Gibladar your right.

[@ephgm]

Seriously, what is wrong with you people? This guy is right. It's not even a topic that I really think much about or try to do anything about, but he's definitely not wrong. Humans are really an infestation upon earth, far worse than cockroaches. To be honest though, I think we could use a good reset. The earth is beautiful, but humanity is nothing but a scar. I don't know about the rest of you, but I'm tired of life as we all know it. Struggling to pay bills and buy food, living paycheck to paycheck in an unending battle, unable to put money away to buy anything or save for retirement, enslaved by our own governments under the less derogatory title of "citizen" while we work ourselves to the grave, law after law created in an attempt by our governments to extract more and more money each day from their slave labor force is not really living at all. It needs to end.

[@BluMacaw]

Thanks for reccomending this. From all random recommended videos this was most unique and thoughtfull.

[@okonol]

Why study ancient history? Because it gives us perspective.

[@TheAserghui]

Humility.

[@HalfAhBean]

@brett what makes you think they never existed? And no I wouldn't say we are guessing about everything, we are using the history to create a picture of what happened before us

[@BrigidC123]

brett - Yer, and the World is flat and only 6.000 yrs old🤤

[@GeorgeZaharia]

@brett are those dinosauraus carbon dated in special labs that are not from his pocket paid but from another unbiast party that say those are really Dino bones? and they have DNA traces in them? like what about that? are u a flat earther? cause if u are... sorry to bother you ... your majesty.

[@fractualquasar3951]

or study future history, it's creepy

[@WhereJohnFrum]

This. was. epic. I salute you good sir! This talk puts me in mind of Carl Sagan and that is a big compliment indeed.

[@onlywithbuts1781]

This guy clearly loves his job and that makes me love to listen to him talk about it.

[@-cosmicrogue-]

Powerful and immensely important speech. I was nearly tearing up by the end. BRAVO!

[@ericwidder2954]

What an incredibly gifted public speaker. It's amazing how easy it is to get up in front of an audience and talk like that because of how passionate you are about your work. I envy this man.

[@offgrid6369]

I grew up in pine hills Florida in the 70s and there were massive clay pits in the woods with every type of shark teeth you could find everywhere,it was awesome.You could also go to a spring and dive into the caves for shark teeth

[@Dixitkushagra175]

Sounds great.

[@eddieking2976]

One of the most clear and concise talks I've heard in a while. Well done.

[@hunterdean11]

He sounds like he found a thesaurus-Rex

[@pauloneill9880]

Hunter Dean no your getting mixed up with Stephen Fry.

[@fugazigamer1426]

lol.... was going to say something similar but your comment is better.

[@christiangasior4244]

Hah, he really is uh, what’s the word..

[@fcgHenden]

@Richard Hjerling He literally said, "Unlike the dinosaurs, we can do something about it." If that's fear-mongering, then I guess everything is! 🤣 Oh look a burger! I can eat it! Oh wait, am I threatening myself of death by hunger? Geez.

[@nmarbletoe8210]

nooooooo! that's awesome or a theosaurus rex

[@alexisflores8027]

How does this video only have 200k views? Easily top 2 ted talks I’ve seen and better than any 5m+ ted talk out there. A truly incredible presentation.

[@AGDinCA]

What is your other favorite TED talk? Just curious to check it out...

[@HalfAhBean]

@@AGDinCA Mine is "My stroke of insight", it's very true to our experience as human beings.

[@AGDinCA]

@@HalfAhBean Thanks for sharing!

[@azka1912]

This lecture should be part of a compulsory curriculum for all schools around the world. The amount of perspective one can get from this presentation is beyond amazing... Hats off to this scientist!

[@gerhardhermann1571]

What an amazing talk. Poetic, revealing, enthusiastic and with a callenging outlook. Thanks forever.

[@daniellevine6131]

absolutely phenomenal, I'm just speechless. Someone please give this man an award

[@YapLapWombat]

What an excellent speaker and communicator. Thank you professor Lacovara.

[@VaBeachBeach2971]

His speaking is poetic. He draws you in and keeps you transfixed.

[@New_maker526]

People like him are the reason I want to become a paleontologist, going to work every day knowing that I might be a single step away from an amazing discovery must feel wonderful, I want to live that , everyday like he did

[@saidmuhammed6717]

This is one of the best and most underrated TED talks ever. I've watched this 6 or 7 times and it moves me every time.

[@tommeakin1732]

Pretty excellent talk! Geology and palaeontology truly can be surprisingly humbling topics.

[@crappymeal]

+Tom Meakin indeed but babies next to astrophysics

[@tommeakin1732]

crappymeal Astrophysics is undeniably incredible in it's own right, and I love anything space related, but it puts you as an onlooker for the majority of the time. Whereas Geology feels more like you're "in it" xD

[@crappymeal]

i can see what your saying

[@robintheundeaddevil]

Anything related to Earth makes me feel relevant but space makes me feel irrelevant. No matter what you do you're not even a speck of dust in the cosmos.

[@mtobrien1]

Boy, you don't expect a paleontologist to be a poet.

[@okonol]

😂

[@flightlesslord2688]

I would

[@ThatPunkBrent]

wow. this was amazing. thanks so much

[@Kyle_Harding]

This guys analogy with the library was such an excellent choice in logic, well done speech man

[@missyc13]

I love how some of the speakers on ted have such a love for their job. Just look at this dude, all happy he got to name a dinosour, and named it dreadnoughtus, fears nothing. If he writes a book, I'm reading it

[@JBades6310]

what a fantastic speaker! very stimulating and enjoyable to watch

[@jordanher2354]

God dang this was super interesting!

[@mun6832]

so well spoken well done sir!!

[@pritamdebnath5656]

At the half way mark I was so moved, involved in his presentation, I was expecting a standing ovation at the end.

[@bechumathew8819]

This should be one of the most underrated Tedtalks ever

[@NotTheWheel]

I miss ted talks like this.

[@dirkhamilton2709]

NotTheWheel, I agree, now they are all just political indoctrination, and gender fluid, “rape culture” crap.

[@samaraliwarsi]

Brilliant articulation, delivery, storytelling and drama! Humbled!

[@xINVISIGOTHx]

is that "rocks of the right age" map at 1:30 available somewhere with labels or a key or something?

[@isaacasdreams]

This guys is amazing, he speaks with such passion, his love for planet Earth is contagious. The ending made me feel like going outside to clean some garbage. LOL

[@lingzhao3190]

He is not only a great scholar but also an excellent public speaker! His speech is so impressive and touching!

[@DingbatToast]

What an engaging and charismatic speaker. This is how you should sound when you speak about your job; if not, you're in the wrong job. Excellent talk.

[@Leto85]

What a great speaker. I find this very entertaining to watch. I especially like the part of the dangers of gravity when being such a huge dinosaur.

[@Deebz270]

Absolutely superb presentation. Eloquent and beautifully crafted. Have to share this with others!

[@its_the_kid3128]

Agreed, I was blown away. Profoundly interesting and he is such a phenomenal speaker. I didn't hear a single "um" or "uhhh"

[@peteranon8455]

This man cares more about this dinosaur than most people care about anything. It's beautiful.

[@sandeeprmurthy]

This narration is just amazing.

[@ThisChin]

That was an amazing speech cannot get enough.

[@rextransformation7418]

Wow... The ending was unexpected... THIS is a high quality speech, very intellectual, interesting and informative. Bravissimo!!

[@petermgruhn]

It's a TED Talk. The ending is probably contractual.

[@mfz7784]

Amazing talk, absolutely brilliant

[@neptuneninja]

One of the greatest TED talks ever, well deserved standing ovation.

[@stig]

One of the better TED Talks! I've watched it a few times.

[@mkilner]

Im sharing this in the Hope that my friends will watch it with their sons, daughters, grandkids and hope they understand what a miracle it is to Live on this earth, right now and how lucky we are!....fingers crossed!

[@Englishkid95]

One of the best ted talks i've ever watched, quite humbling to think about this on the large scale!

[@nickritchie2154]

"... Each one a small miracle, but collectively, inevitable." Eat your heart out, Crichton.

[@ToriHalfon]

What a great speaker and storyteller!

[@captainjj7184]

1) "...among the *63 billion days* already enjoyed by the dinosaurs..." I'll take that as deeply poetic, that sinked in slow and meaningful 😁 2) One thing I like about watching TED talks is guessing that a speaker will get a standing ovation - and guessed right!

[@EDinWAState]

Wow! No extra superlatives, simply, WOW.

[@Valisk131]

Brilliant and terrifying content so well delivered. Bravo Mr Kenneth Lacovara

[@flightlesslord2688]

Dr

[@stig]

Did you see how fast they came to their feet at the end of the presentation. It shows that he's a genius.

[@HalfAhBean]

Not a genius, just a creative and aware mind. You can see it too

[@stig]

@@HalfAhBean I'd be willing to bet his IQ is genius level.

[@marciocoelho2481]

His speech is like music, it has a melody within. And the lyrics are great too.

[@nksgopikrishnan]

Exemplary delivery! This is something I look upto as a gold standard for a presentation!

[@nev357]

I watched this on a Thursday by pure chance.

[@leezusladell4657]

Same here. 😆

[@brooktu4249]

The most interesting talk on the subject I've ever seen. Well done. :-)

[@curtischong2459]

"Perhaps on a Thursday" - I got that :)

[@Captain_Gargoyle]

First time in a while where i've felt a standing ovation was deserved.

[@shortforchange]

This guys talk was beautiful to listen to. Incredibly well spoken, was a pleasure.

[@SVisionario]

Thank you, thank you, thank you! Edit: I had to watch this again and I noticed this man´s remarkable ability to through storytelling transform every person in that audience into a child. I hope it had the same affect on you as it did on me, and I hope this talk can be a reminder of how important it is to tell stories, because through them comes change. - Absolutely epic presentation, such a different and sorely needed viewpoint. A prime example of how to change the world through one´s interests and passions. Really can feel this mans passion and wow Im lost for words. Truly astonishing. Thank you for sharing these important words. I will also definitely go searching for dinosaurs in the next desert I come across. Peace and love and may the force be with you all, lets go.

[@MrDaddynomates]

I live on the "Jurassic coast" in southern England. There's a beach that is literally covered in small fossils. You can walk along the beach after the tide goes out and pick up fossils. I loved school trips to that place.

[@1984potionlover]

I wish Ii had the opportunity to do that. I have had the opportunity to visit Dinosaur national park in Alberta, and that was wonderful. I live on the Canadian Shield, and here, though there is lots of geology to admire, and learn about fossils are somewhat harder to come across on a daily basis. Greeting and all the best from this Canuck living in "The Great White North". Perhaps some day I'll get a chance to walk along that "Jurassic coast". Cheers!

[@cheyennereynoso4116]

Best TedTalk EVER!

[@pollyb.4648]

If only people had listened to him and the many other scientists who had said this for 30+ years.

[@godzillakinggaming7668]

He is a true and brilliant paleontologist

[@Destro7000]

Best TED talk so far this year.

[@ProfessorKenny]

One of the best TEDs I have seen! Well written, well delivered, and 100% true. Brings me hope to see people that just get it. Refreshing talk man. also, great name ;)

[@spiritussublime]

👏👏👏 to the people that just get it.

[@ashesashesallfalldown8703]

The TED talk all other TED talks should be measured against. Awesome.

[@SubvertTheState]

Im glad there are archeologists like this

[@Nadeshda44]

WOW! Excellent speech!!! I'm awestruck. Great ending. Respect to our Earth and ancestors

[@DarkonXBL]

"Their hegemony was snuffed out in a fiery apocalypse. " Damn that's poetry right there.

[@spiritual_hypertrophy]

Wow, didn't imagine i would tear up at this. What a brilliant speech!

[@TehSinWithin]

Just came here to nerd out for a minute.. leaving with a profound sense of perspective and a deep sense sense of unease...

[@havan56]

Love his talk about geological time scales making the improbable inevitable.

[@meranna]

How eloquently explained. Thank you Kenneth for this beautiful presentation!

[@AshishSaini70]

"No vestige of beginning, no prospect to an end".

[@randomuser6306]

Annnnnnnd totally debunked. The earth obviously began to exist a few billion years ago when a bunch of rocks clumped together in the same orbit around the sun.

[@alysononoahu8702]

Classic

[@Chicxulub65M]

Look up vestige.

[@neptunes297]

"Perhaps on a Thursday" The day I'm watching this video happens to be a Thursday 😊

[@ceruleansin77]

Absolutely epic talk, masterfully delivered by a wordsmith of note! Wonderful!

[@mgtazco]

GlacierBlue nope

[@sMASHsound]

this guy spoke as eloquently and moving as any famous poet. his passion is moving.

[@davidpoole3945]

One of the best TED talks I've listened to!

[@nikanna75]

Wow this was truly inspiring

[@vaibhavshoran]

Wish i could like this video again!! Awesome

[@vaibhavshoran]

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[@AzerPaul]

Wow. What a speaker. What a mind. How thought-provoking. Thank you, Doctor.

[@redglazedeyez6652]

of all the ted talks... this is the most epic

[@kyannos]

Its obvious he spoke with passion and a deep seated belief,..

[@XEinstein]

1:45 My wife is a geologist. When she was a teenager her parents asked her what she wanted to study to which she replied 🤘🏼ROCK🤘🏼So they send her to university to study geology 🤦🏼‍♂️

[@Fellow_Traveller1985]

This guy is an amazing speaker.

[@TonecrafteLuthiery]

Beautiful presentation. Well written is an understatement. It was meaningfully poetic, and engaging. Great job. One of the best TED talks I've come across.

[@goodbye3j1988]

most chilling and humbling talk ever !

[@DarconizerRC]

WOW ! Stunning performance. That man can present his ideas !