Don Tapscott: Four principles for the open world

http://www.ted.com The recent generations have been bathed in connecting technology from birth, says futurist Don Tapscott, and as a result the world is transforming into one that is far more open and transparent. In this inspiring talk, he lists the four core principles that show how this open world can be a far better place.

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[Datamiam]

Too bad he emphasized on the incentive that "being virtuous brings more money".

Here's some wisdom for you: money is raw power, equivalent to the power of a politician. With a lot of money you can influence the world, by using it to accelerate the development of the areas you are interested in. Now who gets big amounts of money? Do we elect them? Are they the wisest people on Earth? No, really wise people don't seek, nor are given the money. We are governed by the greedy. I hope it ends someday.

[MrJpow22]

Brilliant. We are seeing the beginning of real change in the world. It's nice to have people who can lay it out, so that its easy for everyone to understand. I am excited for my son and his future.

[Michael Khodakovskiy]

Venus Project!

[Sapiens ad Aequilibrium]

Resource-Based Economy!

[Michelle Rose]

Very lucid and well-considered principles. Of course, these are ideals with a moral application. Datamiam is correct in saying that money equals power, but Tapscott is also correct in saying that virtuous behavior brings wealth. They are two sides of the same concept. Both of you are making essentially the same observation with different moral conclusions.Hmm, reminds me of the Malthus debate. To me, these are all observable results of known quantities. Science rules!

[Brixsable]

I totally agree with you, and I am also excited! I am 16 by the way.

[Brixsable]

I can listen to Don Tapscott for hours!

[osearth]

I remixed a remixed. it was this joke! ;] It's all been done before. Even Disney stole all their first stories.

[balistik94]

I highly doubt that capitalism will disappear without a fight. I don't think any economic system has been replaced without a violent revolution, and a violent revolution in the most advanced countries is very unlikely.

[balistik94]

I highly doubt that. I think certain forms of intellectual property infringements will eventually be allowed but getting rid of the concept of IP as a whole? Forget about it.

[balistik94]

But on the flip side, information held by governments and corporations is being leaked to the public at an increasing rate.

[Ishak Latipi Mastan]

Trust is the NEW currency in the world of openness!!!