JJ Abrams and the Mystery Box

by Heather Wetherington on January 22, 2008

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There are few television writers or producers that I love more than JJ Abrams. Not only is he one of the great minds behind the infuriating show LOST but he also created Alias and Felicity. (Yes, I just said Felicity- He might not be willing to tout this as one of his great accomplishments but I know many a girl in her twenties who would). In a talk at the TED Conference (Technology, Entertainment, Design), he was challenged to give the talk of his life and what do you think the creator of a magic island talked about? Take a look and let me know what you think?

About the Author

Heather Wetherington is a graphic designer on the Threads team. She makes us all look good and likes to color. If you know where to find the jumbo Hello Kitty coloring book, Heather is willing to pay a finder’s fee. She is married to Charlie, who also enjoys art, and together they will take over the creative world … right after this episode of “30 Rock.”

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What are we waiting for?

Let’s find creative ways to pass the “Mystery” of possibility, hope, and potential on to the world!

“With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” Matt. 19:26

“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Col. 4:13

Thanks for sharing this, Heather!

1 | Sandy B

Friday, January 25, 2008, at 11:28am

Fantastic. Who knew JJ Abrams was also an engaging speaker?

There’s so much to say about what he said, but I love his comments on the nature of creativity, that everything is now a clean slate. Write. Paint. Create. Imagine. This, in my opinion, is one of the great things about cultural trends today, that we are beginning to understand what Einstein said half a century ago: Imagination is more important than knowledge. Maybe not more, Al, but at least as important.

2 | Michael Kelley

Friday, January 25, 2008, at 2:05pm

Anything for you Sandy B.!

3 | Heather Manning

Friday, January 25, 2008, at 2:39pm

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