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The complicated history of surfing

Scott Laderman · TED

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About

Today, surfing is a multi-billion-dollar global industry, with tens of millions of enthusiasts worldwide. For some it’s a serious sport; for others, just a way to let loose. But despite its casual association with fun and sun, surfing has a richer and deeper history than many realize. Scott Laderman shares the hidden history of surfing. [Directed by Silvia Prietov, narrated by Addison Anderson, music by Manuel Borda].

The talk

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Credits and licence

Institution
TED
Department
TED-Ed
Speaker
Scott Laderman
Year
2017
Level
For everyone
Language
English
Subjects
Society and politics, History, Religion, Teaching and learning
Source
TED
Licence
CC BY-NC-ND 4.0, as TED states it. Non-commercial use only, and no changed versions. TED's terms
Attribution
TED Talks are licensed by TED under Creative Commons BY-NC-ND 4.0 International and are shown here in TED's own player, as TED's usage policy asks.
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