What if China were democratized? What if the literacy rate in the developing world were increased? What if rising sea levels were to displace a billion people? Barry Hughes takes on global poverty to demonstrate his International Futures model, a scenario planning tool available free to all. AboutTEDx, x = independently organized event In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.* (*Subject to certain rules and regulations) # Tag your video TEDx and TEDx[event