Why you should make useless things | Simone Giertz

In this joyful, heartfelt talk featuring demos of her wonderfully wacky creations, Simone Giertz shares her craft: making useless robots. Her inventions -- designed to chop vegetables, cut hair, apply lipstick and more -- rarely (if ever) succeed, and that's the point. "The true beauty of making useless things [is] this acknowledgment that you don't always know what the best answer is," Giertz says. "It turns off that voice in your head that tells you that you know exactly how the world works. Maybe a toothbrush helmet isn't the answer, but at least you're asking the question."
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[@weesalikesmilktea4829]

that googly eyes shirt is actually lowkey really frickin cute

[@vivlee3840]

I LOVE it! Rewinding to see how she made it! 😂

[@maryphillips8069]

God ikr!

[@ablurida]

highkey!!!

[@missnobody7864]

yup

[@skellymon1771]

its her not the shirt

[@pojo_quiet]

Simone: *gets asked if she's ever going to build something useful* Simone: *buils TRUCKLA*

[@vredogon]

what is the Truckla?

[@pojo_quiet]

@@vredogon she built a Tesla truck and called it truckla

[@SpiderGuy38]

b u i l s

[@jamesparker8529]

scrolls down to comment this

[@wmason1961]

That was my first thought when she said that as well.

[@CMSixSeven]

Hey, Simone, future here. You built Truckla. Great job.

[@Hoch134]

@@TheFalseShepphard However it was her idea. And to be honest, with much more time and research she could have done that on her own.

[@kl1617]

Came here to say that too

[@avacado6399]

@@Hoch134 probably noy as it was a multi person job removing parts and aquiring peices and making a comercial

[@ninjason9-759]

CMSixSeven that was her?!

[@oscarrutter5736]

CMSixSeven That’s not how time works

[@ATM648]

At the time of this talk, she had a golf ball sized brain tumor, and just about three weeks after this she had brain surgery to remove it. And she still delivered this inspiring talk about shity robots. She is incredible!

[@arunitsingh3518]

Wow didn't know that ❤

[@peterpoznanski7541]

Wow

[@cassandrecm1515]

@@arunitsingh3518 she did not know either at the time

[@ptuparttimeutuber2236]

Came here after watching her on Lex Clips. The right side of her face look’s definitely different than the left.

[@watchfighting571]

@@arunitsingh3518 you can even see that her right eye ( to our left) is swollen around it. that was how they found out she had the tumor.

[@thinthle]

Because as we all know the easiest way to be at the top of your field is to choose a very small field. ~Simone Giertz 2018

[@greensteve9307]

*choose. :)

[@St4rTr3v1Ut10n]

She took a page from Ronda Rousey

[@neilwilson5785]

The best humour has truth in it.

[@girlsh0t2]

hahahahahhaha

[@luisaarique4533]

thinthle o

[@TEDEd]

Simone Giertz, you're our hero!

[@aliceologyy]

only simone could get a TED-ed comment on her own TED talk video :)

[@sgvh981]

True

[@jibontobanglatv6648]

TED-Ed momtj

[@andrewbirk8710]

TED-Ed read as selia gomez

[@deh7335]

F'n hilarious gal. She is great. Good pic TED

[@despicablepenguin]

She should be a fashion designer because I want that shirt

[@ciatagni1345]

Now $9999 in the Gucci store

[@denitto8]

me too, let's make one!

[@lilyl.6715]

denitto8 true she would want us to make one, and give her credit ofc

[@vivlee3840]

@@lilyl.6715 Just make one.. It'll be unique because YOU'LL have made it 😉

[@hsmacaraig]

sameeee

[@dragonk6910]

Man, this viewpoint is really something. I'm not an engineer, but I am studying science, and I'm also an artist. The notion of this fearless creativity, a way to defeat performance anxiety and the need to succeed at everything which a lot of us (myself included) deal with, is really powerful I think.

[@merlina2330]

the purpose of this talk is don't be boring, don't be scare, play, do what you want, and with practice maybe you get there, if not, you had fun in the process and you lived

[@yogastakurukarmani]

Very well said mam u r very right

[@CrochetLand]

This is SO going to my wall to motivate me everyday! Thx for this

[@whenyouhotglue]

Exactly

[@maxstillexists5738]

I think it was more about learning by purposefully failing

[@SuperPhunThyme9]

...she was talking to the right audience then

[@diegosierra]

"I'm not an engineer" Oh I'm afraid you are indeed. You may just not have an engineering degree.

[@thaoinhthi6950]

!

[@johnowenlim1882]

Up you go

[@sumbirdy1741]

"I'm not a doctor" Oh I'm afraid you are indeed. You may just not have a doctorate in medicine.

[@diegosierra]

@@MP-ut6eb Yes, I am. Question is... Do I have an engineering degree? We'll never know.

[@maiejbuchelt8201]

@@MP-ut6eb I am. And trust me, theres nothing worse than boring, uncreative engineer...

[@aashni23]

"Isn't it a beautiful time to be alive?" :') This woman is AWESOME 😍

[@makakowsky7042]

With people like her in the world, yes. Yes it is😀

[@mskiriel]

IS IT THO

[@LIGHTISBURNING]

Why

[@marymiller752]

"Sold to the nervous girl in the googly eye shirt" this is making my day.

[@The8BitGuy]

I admire her because she actually wants to use her brain to do things that are constructive and learn about things. It seems so many today are content to let everyone else do their thinking for them.

[@CottonInDerTube]

Wow, great to see you here david :)

[@mattypow82]

The 8-Bit Guy I think its great she is using her mind to oh crap I'm doing it right now

[@alexmay7250]

kidz these dayz with there written language content to let a book hold their memories

[@kabutoyakushi6618]

The 8-Bit Guy especially liberals.

[@kabutoyakushi6618]

ZechsMerquise73 They are probably not 11, the average liberal brain just seems to be around that age.

[@conan_chen]

If your goal is failing and: You succeed at failing, then you have succeeded If you fail at failing, that means you have also succeded technically It's a win win!

[@AxeAR]

No you did... _Wait that's illegal_

[@arnoldfandel1918]

@@AxeAR HAHAHAHA

[@nayebgamer6044]

I don't think so

[@rifathanjum1207]

WHAT NONSENSE!!

[@envoxity9544]

Ehm, what? I do not have dyslexia, i swear.

[@ekelly2573]

This is why I’m taking maths and physics for engineering next year, I’m scared of being the only girl, but I love making things and want to make school fun

[@Her01panda]

Only girl? How small are your classes then

[@Chickenlegs41]

Believe in yourself Emma!

[@a.carneirozhu8104]

​@@Her01panda Nah I tried to join the robotics club at my school, ended up quitting because I felt really lonely and intimidated. It's ok though because I'm starting my own club lol

[@robogemp7075]

I believe in you!!!

[@shemmy7078]

Me too! all the best!

[@CableGirl35]

I’ve been watching TEDx talks for years trying to get inspiration about where to go in my life. How ironic is it that this useless talk probably has had the most substantial difference on me? 🤔☺️

[@shazzorama]

This talk is not useless then, is it?!😊

[@samsmullen991]

Thank you Simone. I'm a baby boomer and an engineer. You have shown me the enthusiasm that was missing in my life. I realized I lived my life as a robot instead of designing and building a robot. You inspired me to built useless things.

[@Zuhaibdamudi]

What kind of engineering do you study to get into robotics?

[@TruffulaSteve]

ZuhaibMD I studied electrical engineering and got into robots via the IEEE robotics team at my university. But mechanical engineering also lends itself to robotics.

[@stephanweinberger]

Or - like Simone - you just do it. There is so much literature, discussion groups, open maker labs, ... as well as parts, cheap mini computers, ... etc. available today - an Arduino Board and a few servo motors will only set you back a few bucks, so even if you screw up in your first tries, it's not big deal (and you'll definitely learn a lot in the process).

[@zacherykalimnios4442]

lmao B O O M E R

[@basedmazda3413]

@@zacherykalimnios4442 My aunt is a boomer. Hardest working person I've ever met. We're all human.

Simone!!! we're rooting for you girl!!

[@Lets-ask1215]

Simone: We should make useless things. My Parents: *create me*

[@expensivemagic4754]

At least they had fun in the process ;)

[@josjoererg]

oh no

[@josjoererg]

@@expensivemagic4754 um....

[@mouse5637]

mood

[@AIKIA2.0]

You are underrated

[@MoaisNotmyname]

I'm tearing up. That was me. Her past self was just like I was, and to be honest I still am. Performance anxiety is one of the worst feelings, because it holds you back from doing these incredible things you know you will enjoy. I still struggle with it every day, being a student and all, but I'm going to take Simone's words to heart because this is incredible. I might not be able to make useless robots (yet), but perhaps I can start at my struggle with making art and perhaps make a useless drawing OF a robot. Just because it's fun.

[@leon0918]

Did you make a lot of art of robots, for fun?

[@jackielearnsandteaches]

Hey there, I can relate. I also have bad performance anxiety. I loved making art, all throughout my life. Eventually, I went to college for art. By the time I came out of it, school had given me performance anxiety about art, as well. I stopped drawing, for years. I didn’t know how to make art for the joy of it anymore. Recently, I started acrylic pour painting. The nice thing about it is that you end up with a finished piece of art, one way or another. Start to finish, you can be done in half an hour. Do this enough, and you start to think of yourself as an artist who finishes art. Once you move past that performance anxiety, it may become easier to move that confidence to other kinds of art. I recommend it. It’s kind of like Simone was saying about approaching it differently, playfully. Find something playful, and you’ll find your way into art.

[@CKTDanny]

Happy to have people like Simone represent the KZbin community that we're all a part of :)

[@ahujadeep]

SDG Danny .

[@xWood4000]

Hi, why are you everywhere?

[@gshengelaia2001]

Social Mindfactek wow, I thought I was exception. This guy's comments are on every video I see. LoL

[@Hzsound]

SDG Danny 👏👏👏

[@adondriel]

She's one of the truly good representations of the KZbin community. Sadly, Logan Paul and the likes love to sully our good name. :(

Useless things that entertain people is not new. It's called art. Simone Giertz may not know but she's an amazing artist / performer.

[@Jason608]

That's the conclusion I came to as well. The machines aren't truly useless, because they are entertaining, and people value entertainment.

[@St4rTr3v1Ut10n]

They are useless in that they don't provide anything except entertainment, which is subjective as literally anything can be entertainment. A Starburst wrapper can be more entertaining than a roller coaster or a video game to some. It took you more words to describe why they're not useless, than to just say they were useless. Such is postmodernism.

[@St4rTr3v1Ut10n]

Correct. She's definitely more of an artist than a scientist.

[@lakemichigan6598]

St4r............ A Starburst wrapper more entertaining than a roller coaster or a video game to some? I'm just sitting here wondering how?

[@adondriel]

Lake Michigan, you have obviously never suffered from ADHD... with ADHD, EVERYTHING is more entertaining than EVERYTHING else. It's also one of the things that gives those of us with ADHD our signature innovative personalities! :D

[@matnovak]

I like how this is an even split between a stand-up routine and a very useful lecture on creative design

[@SweetyMelody99]

She's an angel(mainly because she has a million eyes) She is very funny Also useless things are fun, you are doing great!

[@MirorR3fl3ction]

Simone is incredible because she has rediscovered the artistic/creative side of engineering that is lost on so many. I love what your doing for Engineering Simone and I really hope you have a good recovery from your upcoming surgery that you talked about in your last video :)

[@pepijnmulder9590]

MasterMazeProductions you seem like a nice person

[@AcridDread]

This is the same woman who was just diagnosed? Wow what an amazing girl, so strong and admirable. My love and prayers go her way.

[@josephneider7332]

She said she was diagnosed after the Ted was filmed. Had no idea at the time.

[@Lilydu972mag]

She got diagnosed what?

[@belladella9185]

Brain tumor

[@lillyhgdvhzjvhjz]

Little Anime Lover a brain tumor

[@4lienat]

Wow I saw that video in my recommended and didn’t think much of it.. but then I saw this video. I’m sad this kinda thing has to befall good people. Although there’s nothing I can do to help she seems like a strong person and I’ll pray she makes it through okay

[@becayebalde3820]

She's truly comfortable being weird with her stuff I really admire her, she's building whatever she wants to. That's the beauty of Engineering, Computer Science, Architecture, and many other fields out there

[@s1mo]

The design is very human. What a time to be alive!!!

[@xingcat]

This wasn't just funny, it was heartfelt and lovely. Great job!!!!

[@syntialy1349]

xingcat pp

[@Hzsound]

xingcat I got a bunch of useless things: musicbyhz.com

Awesome girl, great speech, funny talk, but no real content in it.

[@WisdomanPlaysMC]

God loves you all Humbly seek him

[@shanemoore95]

Don’t mess with slenderman

[@alemutasa6189]

I love this girl. Thanks to her I begun tinkering, and I cannot be more grateful to her

[@itcangetbetter]

Began*

[@alemutasa6189]

GoogleShouldntRequireThis Thank you, I really appreciate

[@itcangetbetter]

Alessandro Murtas happy to help! Great job!

[@cyborglion4179]

I have always wanted to start tinkering but what do I need to get started

[@THERantingGerbil-gw4xg]

just some random parts and electronics and some inspiration

[@emilywacker6307]

Omg i literally love Simone giertz. She is one of the most down to earth and relatable person ever

[@larsteunissen4794]

And now she cut open a Tesla and made a truck out of it.

[@krissilsil5272]

just googled it.👍🏻

[@CopperCreekCuts]

My parents made a useless thing that typed this comment and it didn't do much for them, so I don't know.

[@TheSnootable]

Copper Creek Cuts same here

[@PCLHH]

Copper Creek Cuts heheheheee

[@TheJeremyKentBGross]

But they had fun making it and isn't that what counts?

[@WiWillemijn]

Autsj

[@OneCatShortOfCrazy]

Just like the "useless machines", you don't know what you someday could be usefull for or inspire :)

[@aaronboothproduction]

Simone we hope you are doing well. We are all praying for your speedy recovery!

[@jnetwork7159]

This girl is brilliant. Deep meaning messages supported by simple explanations, & great humor to boot. very personable and relatable too

[@pjbaldemor]

"im a millenial and i want everything to orbit around me" lol

[@cruisepaige]

Paterno Baldemor Jr Yeah there is no point in this.

[@aspermwhalespontaneouslyca8938]

It's not really because she is a millennial, it's because of her shining personality

[@Guztav1337]

That's why we have so many orbiters

[@parimtm]

@@aspermwhalespontaneouslyca8938 het parents were millionaires... From there comes her charisma

[@johnlcallaway]

I'm too old to marry you, but can my wife and I adopt you?? Thanks for creating one of the few Ted talks that I didn't think was elitist pablum. As a computer programmer with over 40 years experience, I have seen over and over again that we learn more from our failures than our successes. Giving someone the opportunity to fail as they learn is the best way to mentor anyone. Reading books on how successful people did it is a waste of time, reading books on how people failed is far more useful. I don't want to know the 10 things Elon Musk did to become rich, I want to read about the 10 things Johnny Depp did to become poor so I don't do them. Your machines are not useless, they help bring joy to many people. Thank you Simone. Hoping for the best for you.

[@johnhoss2247]

This comment is interesting because its really kinda harmless on the surface but it makes me think about something. It reminds me that if Simone were a man, you wouldn't say you wanted to adopt him. In fact, it would be kinda weird. That would be infantilizing him, and you wouldn't do that to a man because it would be disrespectful and "emasculating". But Simone is a woman, and saying this is supposed to be cute and endearing or something. But why? Shes an adult, a grown woman and more than capable of taking care of herself. At the very least, she is over 18 years old. She doesn't need new parents. Its like that character trope of ultrapowerful women in cartoons who are gimped with child-like intellect and maturity. Why do this?

[@Steve27775]

Good job, Simone. You're a fashion trendsetter with that eye-shirt. They'll all be wearing it in Paris next season.

[@justinthematrix]

That sounds like a Dad joke

[@fabriziofiore9393]

you can see simone is very serious and looking for people's focus when she's talking about the switch from anxiety to enthusiasm, she does really care about it.

[@TheDevildogs75]

I don't know what it is about you l, but you are such a joy to watch. Your enthusiasm and humility are both mesmerizing and intoxicating. It's so refreshing to see someone express herself and open up in a way that is so honest, it's akin to the innocence of child-like wonder. Ultimately, it's (IMHO) you being you in the most genuine sense possible which is intensely captivating, not because of the beauty you possess on the "outside", rather a reflection of the beauty you possess within. You are truly a treasure. Thank you for sharing that beauty with us, the viewers. I smile and laugh (along with you) every time you put an invention to the test. It is 'joy' in the most basic and innocent yet, fulfilling of senses. It's you being YOU, which is something fantastic. Thank you.

[@alisonexe]

7:38 She has a safety pin in her ear and I’m low key living for it.

[@saygr8]

I almost cried when she said that it's a lesson in humility that gets lost while inventing. That is true and right from the heart. Thanks Simone. You're always Awesome! God Bless you.

[@beatricecringecultureisdea4997]

Literally everyone: the perfect girl doesn’t exist Simone: Hold my beer

[@XenophonSoulis]

She has a rpbot to hold (and spill and break) her beer. But she is perfect.

[@meowimg]

man i love women :)

[@MidnightSt]

Simone: "Hold my beer while i make a robot to hold my beer"

[@YS3Caero]

@@MidnightSt same thought!

[@user-gk6zg4le7i]

I’m writing a volume of useless books that will never be published. Seriously, I love this TED Talk... uselessness is actually a useful tool.

[@franciebogert1452]

At first I wasn’t sure why I loved this so much but i figured it out. I loved this so much because she is so full of personality and humility, and has come to this beautiful place of just doing and being and creating without trying to fit a mold or criticizing herself. Beautiful 💕

[@Gerno_]

Constructive critism isn't bad

[@davewilliams6172]

@@Gerno_ but not taking yourself too seriously is even better!

[@EvilThunderB0lt]

Humility is huge

[@eiosti]

@@Gerno_ but to be constructed, criticism has to be directed at the things you do and how you do them, not who you are. We often redirect our criticism to ourselves as if our performance reflects who we are and our worth as humans. It doesn't.

[@jvebarnes]

I don't know Simone personally but I watch all her videos because she has an infectious attitude to life and her smile and her laugh will make you do the same. So I just want to say every person who watches this should go and subscribe to Simones channel and also watch all of her videos it will help her a lot. Of course you will come across a video she posted recently and you will understand how you will be helping her. Thanks

[@jvebarnes]

Such a really puerile thing to say, how old are you, ten?

[@peter-radiantpipes2800]

bee boi you’re a little kid. If you’re an adult... well that’s even worse. People read your reply and roll their eyes. I’d be embarrassed if I were you.

[@peter-radiantpipes2800]

bee boi truth is factual. Not subjective. So no, it’s not the truth but as you grow up and go to school, you’ll understand things like this. I’m not disagreeing with you or agreeing with you. Just pointing out your lack of understanding of certain words.

[@dirtydave2691]

The world needs more people like Simone. She is genuinely curious, intelligent and seems to see the good in everything.

[@antman7673]

Really enjoyed it. Definitely my type of humor: The brave popcorns that we’re sacrificed for science. Some clever puns with dry humor. Sprinkled in with well intended advice. Just sweet content.

[@MrFloris]

I just want to give her a hug; what an amazing person. She deserves everything.

[@setuchoudhary2244]

GET WELL SOON SIMONE

[@simonin3d]

Setu Choudhary, dude, I'm fine. Go wish Simone instead.

[@stardust4001]

Simon 😂😂

[@sebastianelytron8450]

Best comeback ever😂

[@JockMcBile]

How can you NOT love, Simone? Always fantastic to watch her videos.

[@MrCardman12345]

This audience is so dead

[@laurenswan8097]

Jasper pretty much.

[@clau9689]

Ikr

[@evelinke]

All Ted audiences are.

[@samlabo1688]

@@laurenswan8097 bad comedy?

[@SuperPhunThyme9]

@@dwyllie Wow you've got a bleak outlook on your future.......

[@cetragus8961]

The title should be - "Why you should do what you love"

[@pattas2005]

Simone is awesome! She's such a strong, , fun, intelligent, and independent person, who I know will overcome her latest health issue. NOTHING can stop her! x Loved this talk :-)

[@shivkhunti7697]

"you inspired me to build useless things" is a compliment that doesn't sound like a compliment Good job simone

[@michaelbruchas6663]

Love her - love her - love her....thank god that she is still with us!

[@amjPeace]

Simone, if you wear that vest on a date you can never say "Hey! My eyes are up here!"Keep up the good work making useless things, and keep on having fun, too! ((HUGS))

[@DrDorothyParker]

I’m writing a volume of useless books that will never be published. Seriously, I love this TED Talk... uselessness is actually a useful tool. 😘😘😘😘😘

[@bazoo513]

Well, you got standing ovations at TED !

[@speedracer77]

"The easiest way to be at the top of your field is to choose a very small field." *rethinks my whole career*

[@josephgroves3176]

"Easiest way to become top of your field is to be in a very small field" :))))

[@MrHerodoto]

It's impossible to dislike Simone. We can only send love to a loveable person as she is. Great performance. Thank you people from TED that once more choose a inspirational history to share.

[@Nic-xq1bt]

And now she owns the worlds only Truckla

[@princebanini]

This is by far the most exciting and inspiring ted talk I've seen. I love you Simon. You're a diamond.

[@piyush.ochani]

Hope you get full recovery!!

[@randomtrucks]

I'm an actress with performance anxiety (yes, I know, I realize the irony in that) and I choked up so many times watching this, I'm so proud of Simone. I feel like I know how she feels

[@williambutland4625]

That was one of THE best TEDTalks I've ever seen -- I love the way you just opened up and let the audience into your world! Your personality really pulled the audience in!!! You and Adam REALLY need to develop a show for TV and maybe for tour, together...

[@wansyafiq240]

The first ted talk that i watched till the end 😂👍

[@LucasToyChest]

I got so much from this! Thank you and I hope all goes well with your surgery. We're rooting for you.

[@imameme489]

LucasToyChest bush did 911

[@TheAnswerIs30]

Did you know this lady just recently found out she had a brain tumor? She’s amazing. I messaged her on Facebook when I first saw her videos and she replied. We talked for like 10 minutes but it was enough. I literally only watched this video because of her. I don’t care for ted talks, but she gave me 10 minutes, so I’m goin to remember that forever

[@raycodes7393]

This inspired me. It gets hard to fight that voice in your head. It gets to a point where I can't move even if the answer is right in front of me. Fear of failure takes over and the thought of starting turns into 2 months' worth of daydreaming until the drive just fades away. This video made a great impact and possibly changed my life (work(job) and play). This is possibly all of those "just friggin' do it" articles summarized into 12 minutes in video form. Thanks, Simone.

[@fbg1907]

Hello Simone, I'd like to see a TED speech for TRUCKLA

[@slowburntm3584]

She is one of those rare people with such an attractive set of personality quirks, that she could basically do anything that gets her talking on camera and she creates a minimum fanbase that is larger than some cable tv channels. It is NOT like she tries to engineer fixes for problems that are outside the box, and with sheer statistics on her side makes something useful once every blue moon. NO! Her whole schtick is to make absolutely ridiculous inventions with her first rule is that it will be completely useless!?!?!? LoL, and I love watching! It is crazy!

[@sparkdaniel]

Nice quirky TED talk, just like your channel, love it, keep up the good work

[@lautoka63]

It is indeed a beautiful time to be alive. Enthusiasm and joy is often squashed by nervousness and performance anxiety - Simone has shown what great things these two emotions are. And she's a better engineer than I am!

[@setphaser]

i wish i’d had more opportunities for buildiing and gadgets as a kid. music was the acceptable nerdy thing for a middle class girl. i think her method of taking pressure off while building skills is fully genius. something we should all apply, but more than that she makes building fun, problem solving fun, and bring different fun. that’s something every girl... and boy should learn.

[@JimFortune]

"Useless machine". That's not the phrase I recall you using....

[@arystanmars]

Jim Fortune haha, lol

[@WarGrrl3]

Indeed! I believe there WAS another name. Hummmm

[@Carbon2861996]

Yes, yes, was it perhaps... inoperative gadgets?

[@JimFortune]

Carbon2861996 No..... Something else.... Shifty Fembots?

[@JimFortune]

Shelty rowboats?

[@mikecowen6507]

Simone, how to say this without embarrassing you... Nailed it!! 😛 Sending love & prayers. You've got that one nailed too!

[@laurasnow794]

She’s so naturally beautyful and confident. I wish her the best

[@hacah]

The positive energy in this talk can cure anyone from depression, or just about anything that makes them feel like a potato. I see why so many guys wanted her instantaneously.

[@xWood4000]

Never clicked on a video so fast. Hopefully your surgery will go well.

[@charbelalam2648]

xWood4000 I really hope she'd get out of it without a single damage

[@corndoghead1]

When would be her surgery?

[@xWood4000]

Pickolas Cage May 30th, she said it in her behind the scenes TED video on her channel.

[@xWood4000]

Charbel Alam I hope so too.

[@deathdealer3000]

30/5, she said it in the end of her latest video

[@freida_wang]

THE QUEEN IS TRENDING

[@saadelouassif9806]

The title of this presentation is philosophically so inspiring.

[@MathieuDeVinois]

"isn't it a beautiful time to be alive " she's great

[@miss_lilyanne]

Simone! You are the cutest thing ever. I love your work. Love your spirit. Love the inspiration you give the world. I am praying for you and get well soon!

[@user-cl3gz9ey1w]

Kim Dobeck kzbin.info/www/bejne/nYSUdZWsfa2JfpI

[@heyimamaker]

Really good talk! As a self taught developer, I spent a lot of time making useless things so that I could learn and out of that created some cool stuff. If it wasn't for some of those projects I may never found a decent job.

[@logixindie]

Hey I'm a Maker you did not go to college or other school?

[@heyimamaker]

I took "multi media" in 2002. It was so early in the web that Divs and CSS was considered modern. Learning Flash and Director. I wanted to learn more server-side languages and at the time probably could have taken computer science and in the long run may have been better. But I wasn't interested in learning those languages at the time. I also really enjoyed design, video, and 3d.

[@ChazDinkle]

I often find that I'll spend hours constructing a complex solution to a problem, only to find out near the end that there's a simple prepackaged solution to accomplish the same thing. I don't let it get me down though, because I always end up learning a LOT along the way and come out a better person in the end :)

[@heyimamaker]

Exactly, its not really about the end result, its about the thought and process.

[@adondriel]

There is a lot of value in getting a degree in Software Engineering. Just graduated with mine. While self-taught is a good way to start, there are some things that you have to experience to learn. Like, my college has a bunch of classes that mock an Agile development process, and we even have a class dedicated to learning how to work within a team, our SWE department head is honestly, the best in my opinion (obviously, I'm a bit biased). I think without that kind of knowledge, starting a job in the SWE world is fairly difficult. The degree also helps you to demand a MUCH higher salary(currently have a starting salary of 71k, and I'm so ecstatic about it! :D) Shoutout to Shippensburg University CS&E department!

[@nurdieh]

From building an orbit with a tiny hand, to the first ever Tesla truck: Truckla. She's going places.

[@jadewu3823]

I am just thinking about changing my focus from daily work to learning to be a happy maker in my daily life. Your TED Talk makes me feel more confident on my choice. Thank you for sharing it with all of us!

[@whollymindless]

"Engineering Slapstick" - Best Term Evar!

[@goatmonkey2112]

We still want you to marry us. Like all of us collectively. We think it can work.

[@LulitaInPita]

goatmonkey2112 lol totally

[@lucrativelepton]

Second

[@djinn.n]

Build a robot for it

[@mandala314]

jasmine chow The possibilities are both endless and terrifying

[@MindBlowerWTF]

I call mondays.

[@infiniteadam7352]

You know Simone this was just what I needed to hear today! Im going to give something new a shot and see what comes of it without setting huge expectations on myself. You made me feel really calm about it for once. Thank You!

[@yardmasterswealtheducation8424]

Choosing a small field does make you the leader! Getting folks to pay you for it is also awesome! You go girl! (Yes, I still say that! lol)

[@Cristal_Lugo]

I wish the audience would have laughed more. They were really dry 🙂

[@beatricetan1597]

Cristal Lugo they were too engrossed in her beauty

[@SomethingUnreal]

As far as TED audiences go, I thought they were pretty good. They're often a much tougher crowd than this =p

[@leopereira4718]

I couldn't believe they didn't laugh about the open fly joke, that was hilarious

[@Jnow20]

OMG I WAS THINKING THE SAME THING!!! She tried so hard to make them laugh and have fun with her yet no one did!! I laughed basically the whole time while watching this but they all seemed so unimpressed by her!!

[@aryore2411]

Really? I thought they loved her. They laughed a ton at her machines and cheered for a long time at the end!

[@angelicaschuyler4692]

Simone is probably the only person who can give an amazing and serious TED talk while wearing a shirt made of googly eyes.

[@A.C.71]

There is so much more going on here than many may think. She is showing true humbleness and how to not let anything stop you from being creative..who knows, by taking a page from her book you could be the inventor of something that will change the world. Really great to see someone like her remind us to be free like kids are before we ruin them lol

[@BLAKHARTFILM]

Intelligent, funny and ingenious. Thank you for this.

[@aiferapple1246]

Poor old Simone is about to go for major surgery for a brain tumour. She is a beautiful funny person. Please check out her KZbin page and send her loads of best wishes and love :D

[@Laurenmcd202]

So proud!! Hoping for a quick and easy recovery 💛

[@jonc.m8717]

We don't stop playing because we grow old. We grow old because we stop playing. ~unknown~

[@kimwelch2784]

good quote

[@mgmartin51]

Thinking about things that no one else does is pure genius.