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October 21, 2004
S Curves & Telekinetic Monkeys
Washington Post writer Joel Garreau asks the audience: "Are we fundamentally changing human nature in our lifetime?"
He thinks that yes we will be......over the next twenty years. What's driving this? He goes into great depth on Moore's Law and later on, Metcalfe's Law, which he received brownie points from Bob at the end of his session.
He talks about technologies, how they are now aimed inward and gives a number of s curve examples.
Joel Garreau blasted into national prominence in 1981 with his first book, The Nine Nations of North America. He will soon release his new book: Our New Selves: The Future of Human Nature. He laughs when he says that he has four days to change the name and if anyone has a better suggestion, to send it his way before the end of the week.
October 21, 2004 in Conference Highlights, On People & Life, On Science | Permalink
Comments
Where can I get some of the slides he presented? He mentioned something about a comic with the caption
"I was wondering when you would notice there were lots more steps"
Any idea where I can find that?
Thanks
Posted by: Paul | Nov 9, 2004 1:34:41 AM
