Now that we can connect realtime with our deepest fears and greatest hopes on social media, how do we keep our signal clear and do good stuff? In this emotional talk, social media maven Joel Comm asks us to consider how and why revealing our deepest selves in the evolving digital public square matters.

Joel is an author, entrepreneur and speaker who went from having only 87 cents in his bank account to creating multiple successful businesses – often using the various forms of new media as avenues towards the greater goal of success. He is the New York Times bestselling author of 12 books, including “The AdSense Code,” “Click Here to Order: Stories from the World’s Most Successful Entrepreneurs,” “KaChing: How to Run an Online Business that Pays and Pays” and “Twitter Power 2.0.” Joel hosted and produced the world’s first competitive Internet reality show, “The Next Internet Millionaire.” He also created a #1 bestselling iPhone application which became one of the most talked about novelty iPhone apps of all time.


This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx