What are the five key points to keep in mind when explaining complex ideas according to the book "TED Talks: The Official TED Guide to Public Speaking"?

The five key points to keep in mind when explaining complex ideas according to the book "TED Talks: The Official TED Guide to Public Speaking" are: 1. Start with where the audience is; don't assume any advanced knowledge. 2. Spark their curiosity. 3. Introduce your ideas one at a time. 4. Use metaphors to make it clear what you're talking about. 5. Use examples, little stories that lock the explanation in place.

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Explaining complex and difficult ideas can be done if you bear five points in mind. First, start with where the audience is; don't assume any advanced knowledge. Next, spark their curiosity; then, introduce your ideas one at a time. Use metaphors to make it clear what you're talking about; and, finally, use examples, little stories that lock the explanation in place.

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TED Talks: The Official TED Guide to Public Speaking

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