There comes along, every couple of decades, a moment in humanity whereby we MUST advance and lately, that advancement has been impeded by the governments of the world. The X Prize Foundation breaks those barriers and creates innovation and advancement for the benefit of humanity through its incredible contests worth millions of dollars. Keep your eye on the prize.
Net neutrality is a principle, in a very basic form, that the internet should be free (no restrictions or extra charges on websites of all kinds). Apparently, major ISPs have decided to band together and charge the internet like cable providers charge for television stations. By the year 2012. Your world, denied.
In 1961, several hundred Americans of incredible courage—known as Freedom Riders—went to bus and train stations in the South and challenged the segregation laws in place there. All were arrested for being humans with black skin. Breach of Peace is a powerful book that tells their story with photos from the past and present. Sit where you like.
The climate crisis is present, real and in need of serious attention. Founded by Nobel laureate and former US Vice President, Al Gore, the We Campaign is something we can all be a part of to make significant change to the physical health of our planet. The problem is solvable and together, we can solve it.
With one of the world’s longest-serving leaders announcing departure, a country has perhaps a small shimmer of hope that tyranny will leave their streets. This is not, however, to say that the younger Castro won’t offer more of the same for Cuba. Change is definitely in the air this year.
Politics are one of those… things that people try to avoid, but there they are. So, you wanna make an informed decision. Maybe two candidates policies are so similar that they are almost impossible to differentiate. Thanks to Mr. Lawrence Lessig, we are given another point of view. This ain’t yo momma’s PowerPoint. (Because it’s Keynote…)
