If there's one thing in life I like it's people who work to make a difference in understanding our world and who try and use that understanding to create a better world. As such one of the things I've enjoyed most over the past two years has been the videos maintained for The Technology Entertainment and Design conference or TED. Although some of the things in it are frivolous the inventive spark and willingness to improve our world is one of the most inspiring things I've ever seen.
As a person I often feel that my duty to myself and my world is constant striving for improvement. Part of that duty includes letting others know what is available and informing myself. I figure that reciprocation is the key to these relationships. If I put enough of this type of thing out there and try to do things that improve the community a continual small return that grows will eventually outpace my efforts and the world itself (at least for humanity) will be improved.
Oh and I like the space program. Lets get more of that working.
Here's the talk:
Clay Shirky: How cognitive surplus will change the world | Video on TED.com
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