Why Mayors Should Rule The World

Benjamin Barber: Why mayors should rule the world

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" Benjamin Barber believes that the future of the world may lie with the politicians who implement practical change every day: mayors. " -- http://www.ted.com/talks/benjamin_barber_why_mayors_should_rule_the_world.html

Stuart Firestein: The pursuit of ignorance

" What does real scientific work look like? As neuroscientist Stuart Firestein jokes: It looks a lot less like the scientific method and a lot more like "farting around … in the dark." In this witty talk, Firestein gets to the heart of science as it is really practiced and suggests that we should value what we don’t know -- or “high-quality ignorance” -- just as much as what we know. Stuart Firestein teaches students and “citizen scientists” that ignorance is far more important to discovery than knowledge. " -- http://www.ted.com/talks/stuart_firestein_the_pursuit_of_ignorance.html

Everyday Cybercrime And What You Can Do About It

" James Lyne: How do you pick up a malicious online virus, the kind of malware that snoops on your data and taps your bank account? Often, it's through simple things you do each day without thinking twice. James Lyne reminds us that it's not only the NSA that's watching us, but ever-more-sophisticated cybercriminals, who exploit both weak code and trusting human nature.

Whether he’s taking on insecure hotspots, inept passwords, or lax OS designers, James Lyne exposes technology’s vulnerabilities while elevating the security awareness of everyday users. " -- http://www.ted.com/talks/james_lyne_everyday_cybercrime_and_what_you_can_do_about_it.html

Related Resources:

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http://blog.ted.com/tag/james-lyne/

6 basic tips for better online security, from TED speaker James Lyne http://blog.ted.com/2013/09/16/6-basic-tips-for-better-online-security-from-ted-speaker-james-lyne/

OUCH! Free, Monthly Security Awareness Newsletter http://www.securingthehuman.org/resources/newsletters/ouch

Cyber Security Tips advice about common security issues for non-technical computer users. http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/tips/

Protect Your Computer from Malware and Wireless Security Tips http://freakoutnation.com/2013/02/20/protect-your-computer-from-malware-and-wireless-security-tips/

General Online Security Links and Resources
http://freakoutnation.blogspot.com/p/computer-security.html

How Cyber Criminals Operate http://www.carnegiecyberacademy.com/facultyPages/cyberCriminals/operate.html

Internet Crime Complaint Center
http://www.ic3.gov/complaint/default.aspx

E-Scams and Warnings
http://www.fbi.gov/scams-safety/e-scams

ISC Diary: Internet Storm Center
http://isc.sans.edu/diary.html

Network Security News
http://network-security.alltop.com

Awareness and Prevention Resources
http://www.trendmicro.com/us/security-intelligence/awareness-and-prevention/index.html