From a talk given at Idea Wave 2011: Building Resilient Networks, Online and Off, in the 21st Century. Thanks to Kris Constable for continuing to provide a platform for critical thinkers to exchange ideas. Today I got to thinking about social media, connection and community. How the nature of technology has changed the way we think about community but has not necessarily made it easier to maintain the connections needed to maintain resilient … [Read more...]
Idea Wave 2012
February 26, 2012 By Leave a Comment
In 2010, Kris Constable conceived Idea Wave - a two day conference of short 10 minute presentations by people who had an idea - big or small, on any subject. Since then, there have been three Idea Wave conferences, the latest February 25 and 26th in Victoria BC. I've had the pleasure of speaking at all three and would personally like to thank Kris for creating a space/place and community for people who share a passion for thinking, ideas, … [Read more...]
Set Theory and Human Relationships – The Power of One
July 13, 2010 By Leave a Comment
This past weekend July 10 and 11th, in Victoria BC, Kris Constable hosted Idea Wave, a conference of ideas. Over 2 days, 50 people (25 a day) presented 10 minute talks on their ideas. They ranged from “It’s Nursing for the Future Trans-Humanists”by Sarah Novotny, to“Taking Charge of Your Health:Maintaining Your Personal Health Record” by Cheryl Upright and “The Cost of Convenience” by Janice Mansfield. Kris sollicited submissions by asking … [Read more...]
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