Name: On technology and faith
Uploaded: 2008-07-16T01:00:00Z
Duration: 26 min 6 s
Description: Speaking at TED in 1998, Rev. Billy Graham marvels at technology's power to improve lives and change the world -- but says the end of evil, suffering and death will come only after the world accepts Christ. A legendary talk from TED's archives.

Billy Graham: On technology and faith

On technology and faith

Speaking at TED in 1998, Rev. Billy Graham marvels at technology's power to improve lives and change the world -- but says the end of evil, suffering and death will come only after the world accepts Christ. A legendary talk from TED's archives.

Technology has made astonishing leaps, yet it cannot solve the core human dilemmas of evil, suffering, and mortality. Even as new inventions transform society, people continue to grapple with broken relationships, cycles of violence, and the inevitability of death. Drawing on stories from ancient history and modern life, the speaker argues that only a spiritual renewal can address these age-old problems. He recalls sitting beside global leaders and dying friends alike, all searching for answers beyond what science or reason can provide.