What people need to realize is TEDx has very little to do with TED itself.
Anyone can hold a TEDx event as long as they're convincing curators. They license the TED brand. They can choose anyone as a presenter; the quality is inherently lower because of this. It's not the fault of TED per se, or its main organizers.
That said, let us not forget that this year's TED featured dolphins talking to elephants via Google Hangout. It's all about taking risks!
Anyone can hold a TEDx event as long as they're convincing curators. They license the TED brand. They can choose anyone as a presenter; the quality is inherently lower because of this. It's not the fault of TED per se, or its main organizers.
That said, let us not forget that this year's TED featured dolphins talking to elephants via Google Hangout. It's all about taking risks!