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Pop an Ollie and Innovate!

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Discover the passion and innovation behind street skating in this 18-minute TED talk by Rodney Mullen, known as the godfather of the sport. Explore how the open skateboarding community and its unique environments foster creativity and drive the development of new tricks. Gain insights into how competitive success takes a backseat to the pure joy of invention and self-expression in this subculture. Learn about the prolific ingenuity that emerges when skaters are motivated solely by their love for the craft. Filmed at TEDxUSC, this exuberant presentation offers a glimpse into the world of skateboarding and its parallels with innovation in other fields.

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Rodney Mullen: Pop an ollie and innovate!

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