Imagine if famous writers, scientists, philosophers, and social change-makers who died long ago could give a TED-like style talk. What would they say?

This is the first of the DeadTEDS -- speeches composed from the words and thoughts of some of the famous and noteworthy people who influenced our culture and history, but who died long before TED Talks were around.

This speech was composed using words, phrases, and sentences pulled from his book "The Gay Science", published in 1882. 

Narration talent is provided by Adam Barr.