Name: Tools for a better world
Uploaded: 2009-01-21T01:00:00Z
Duration: 16 min 1 s
Description: We all want to make the world better -- but how? Jamais Cascio looks at some specific tools and techniques that can make a difference. It's a fascinating talk that might just inspire you to act.

We all want to make the world better -- but how? Jamais Cascio looks at some specific tools and techniques that can make a difference. It's a fascinating talk that might just inspire you to act.

Tools for a better world

Solving the planet’s biggest problems is possible when people embrace innovative tools and a mindset focused on solutions instead of doom. From cell phones driving economic growth in Africa to open-access science speeding responses to disease outbreaks, collaboration and transparency prove powerful. Everyday technologies, like sensor-equipped phones and global data-sharing platforms, can put environmental action in everyone’s hands. The future depends on collective effort, creativity, and a willingness to believe in progress.