Check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/teded View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-complicated-history-of-surfing-scott-laderman 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. Lesson by Scott Laderman, directed by Silvia Prietov. Thank you so much to our patrons for your support! Without you this video would not be possible. Hiroshi Uchiyama, Adi V, Michal Salman, Peter Liu, Tamás Drávai, Mark Morris, Robert Sukosd, Catherine Sverko, Julie Cummings-Debrot, Ricardo Rendon Cepeda, Maya Toll, Jose Mamattah, Mauro Pellegrini, Javier Martinez Lorenzo, Ka-Hei Law, Chris, Tim Leistikow, Andrés Melo Gámez, Renhe Ji, Alex Serbanescu, Della Palacios, Vik Nagjee, Karen Goepen-Wee, Stephanie Perozo, Bryan Blankenburg.