As I type this TED2012 is taking place in Long Beach, California. Here are some highlights of this year's conference so far:

• The James Bond of robots: Vijay Kumar at TED2012
• Scooter at TED2012 (Yes, the Muppet gave a TED Talk)
• How to spark inner creativity: Julie Burstein at TED2012
• And in a first, TED becomes a promotional partner to a movie: Peter Weyland at TED2023: I will change the world. A TEDTalk from the future as envisioned by Prometheus director Ridley Scott.

 

 

A mid-week treat of assorted links.