"It's been 25 years since the first PC virus (Brain A) hit the net, and what was once an annoyance has become a sophisticated tool for crime and espionage. Computer security expert Mikko Hyppönen tells us how we can stop these new viruses from threatening the internet as we know it." one of my favourite talks of TEDGlobal 2011

Neuroscientist Daniel Wolpert starts from a surprising premise: the brain evolved, not to think or feel, but to control movement. In this entertaining, data-rich talk he gives us a glimpse into how the brain creates the grace and agility of human motion. (Recorded at TEDGlobal, July 2011, in Edinburg, Scotland. Duration: 20:00.)

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What drives our desire to behave morally? Neuroeconomist Paul Zak shows why he believes oxytocin (he calls it “the moral molecule”) is responsible for trust, empathy, and other feelings that help build a stable society. (Recorded at TED Global, July 2011, in Edinburg, Scotland. Duration: 16:35.)

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After he ended up on a watch list by accident, artist Hasan Elahi was advised by his local FBI agents to let them know when he was traveling. He did that and more … much more. (Recorded at TEDGlobal 2011, July 2011, in Edinburgh, Scotland. Duration: 14:31.)

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In our louder and louder world, says sound expert Julian Treasure, “We are losing our listening.” In this short, fascinating talk, Treasure shares five ways to re-tune your ears for conscious listening — to other people and the world around you. (Recorded at TEDGlobal 2011, July 2011, in Edinburgh, Scotland. Duration: 7:50.)

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Summary of lunch meeting that Stuart S attended during TEDGlobal

The guys from Nissan during TED

we saw most of this 90min film before one of the days session started - a really interesting project with some great footage - worth watching when it is available.

amazing virtual magician at TED this year

Amazing airpiano performance by Jo Hamilton at TEDGlobal 2011

Advert seen during TED intro - very cool - "Japanese agency Drill Inc. got back to nature in this stunning spot promoting the wood-encased NTT DoCoMo SH-08C phone, set for launch later this year. The agency created a giant wooden xylophone in the middle of the forest. A wooden ball rolls down the instrument to play the keys, each of which make up individual notes of Bach's Cantata 147, aka "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desire."

A video i took of the flight of the Festo Smartbird

Talks from TED Global 2011