Each session at TED generally opens with some kind of titles sequence or interstitial. This session it was a revamped "Web 2.0 - the Machine is Us/ing Us" by Michael Wesch. If you have ever wanted a 2 minute intro to Web 2.0 and the *potential* it holds, this is the video to watch.
"There is a time when panic is the appropriate response" (Eugene Kleiner) John Doerr quoted one of the partners in the firm KPCB. Doerr gave an empassioned talk on the threat of global warming and what we need to do. He cited examples of Wal*Mart's recent green initiatives, policy changes in California, the ability to genetically engineer biofuels and the incredible intiatives by Brazil to make ethanol pumps as ubiquitous as gas pumps. But he fears it is not enough. "Going green is the largest economic opportunity of the 21st century." And it is one we must seize. Not for our sake .. but for our children's. Doerr's passion stems from his commitment to his daughter to "do something" about the problem of carbon emissions and global warming that his generation created. It was an incredible talk -- one not to miss once it becomes available on TED Talks.
"This is not a movie, its real life." Following on Doerr's talk, Robin Chase, founder of ZipCar and her new venture GoLoco, shared with us her vision for a radical culture shift - where shared cars and ride sharing are the norm .. and consumers pay the true cost of our car culture through road and congestion pricing rather than simply gas taxes. Her vision involves a nation-wide (US) wireless mesh network where every vehicle (cars, buses, trucks) enable a wireless mesh network for communication. She also hopes to transform the solitary trip to the grocery store as well as the solitary ride to work into a social event .. part of your day you look forward to.
Four in the morning. Conspiracy? The Giacometti Code? You can't even really describe Rives without seeing Rives. Check out the videos on his site for a taste of what this remarkable poet is capable of.
Tags: TED2007, TED 2007, John Doerr, Rives, Robin Chase, zipcar
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