It was very funny and interesting talk from one of the Lost makers. I would open the mystery box right away.

Quoted: TED Talks <p><strong><a href="/speakers/view/id/182" target="_blank">J.J. Abrams</a></strong> traces his love of the unseen mystery -- the heart of <em>Alias, Lost,</em> and the upcoming <em>Cloverfield</em> -- back to its own magical beginnings, which may or may not include an early obsession with magic, the love of a supportive grandfather, or his own unopened Mystery Box.</p><p><strong><a href="http://ted.streamguys.net/ted_abrams_j_2007_480.mp4" target="_blank">Download this talk in 480p high definition &gt;&gt;</a></strong> </p>