2. I chose J.J. Abrams Mystery Box
(http://www.ted.com/talks/j_j_abrams_mystery_box.html
3. Thesis
• Mystery is the unknown
and the unknown is
infinite.
• It is the catalyst for our
creativity
4. His Approach
• J.J. Abrams used a lot of
personal stories.
• He used a lot of video
clips to to reinforce his
point.
• He maintained his
attention by just
injecting himself
whenever possible.
5. TED COMMANDMENTS
• He followed 3,4,8,9
• He never stopped
telling a story,
explaining his passion
for story telling and
exploring.
• It was a mix of
explaining his success
and passion.
6. Dynamism
• I would give him a 5/5
• He kept me intrigued
because his personality
flowed through it.
• I related to him and that
made me like him that
much more.
7. J.J. Abrams and Garr Reynolds
• He used conversational
tone
• Used Good visuals
• No bullet points.
• Used props (not
extensively)
8. What I’ve learned.
• Personality is useful
when it’s a personal
topic.
• Don’t over use video
clips and props.
9. Sir Ken Robinson vs J.J. Abrams
• Sir Ken Robinson had • J. J. Abrams was Really
more format and Personal
structure • Had visual aids that
• Both had personal were apropriate
stories.
• NO visual aids
10. What could you learn?
• Use suspense.. Don’t
explain first then show
a clip
• Make the audience
interact with you by
making them wonder
WHY you chose said clip
or prop.
