That paper towel guy was right on the money though and I use way less paper towels and use them more effectively now. No science required, just an old dude who

That paper towel guy was right on the money though and I use way less paper towels and use them more effectively now. No science required, just an old dude who had an idea he wanted to share. That's what TED should be, not anything authoritative or declarative. That is indeed their slogan "ideas worth spreading", they should really stick to that.