Geneva’s LIFT Conference
Starting today, LIFT ’08, is a three day event in Geneva Switzerland, that explores the social impact of new technologies. It is a three full days of workshops, talks, social activities and discussions...
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According to a new World Bank report linking gender equality and economic development, the axiom “a rising tide lifts all boats” holds some truth. Several decades of rising global income have...
View ArticleAre We Thinking Egocentrically or Empathetically?
I’ve been here for a little over a month now, and I’ve realized that I have some built up frustrations. I’m frustrated because they way Ugandans think and do things is completely different from the...
View ArticleA SXSW Fireside Chat Between Al Gore & Walt Mossberg
I’ve met Al Gore a few times now over the years and have heard him speak about a dozen times, maybe more, particularly since he became so entrenched with technology while he was in office ..... The...
View ArticleStart-Up Iceland: The Viking Resilience Goes a Long Way…
While Silicon Valley may still be the technology and entrepreneur hub of North America and some say, the world, it’s shortsighted for investors, businesses and even consumers not to be looking to...
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