Comments on: The history of media tells us the web will change the world profoundly http://www.theequitykicker.com/2008/05/22/the-history-of-media-tells-us-the-web-will-change-the-world-profoundly/ Nic Brisbourne's view from London on venture capital and exploiting change in technology and media Sat, 11 Feb 2012 20:08:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Hakim Treckman http://www.theequitykicker.com/2008/05/22/the-history-of-media-tells-us-the-web-will-change-the-world-profoundly/#comment-13775 Hakim Treckman Tue, 22 Mar 2011 09:50:00 +0000 http://www.theequitykicker.com/2008/05/22/the-history-of-media-tells-us-the-web-will-change-the-world-profoundly/#comment-13775 the internet has changed the world i agree. the internet has changed the world i agree.

]]> By: Abraham Maki http://www.theequitykicker.com/2008/05/22/the-history-of-media-tells-us-the-web-will-change-the-world-profoundly/#comment-6577 Abraham Maki Tue, 17 Feb 2009 07:39:01 +0000 http://www.theequitykicker.com/2008/05/22/the-history-of-media-tells-us-the-web-will-change-the-world-profoundly/#comment-6577 this is an awsome blog this is an awsome blog

]]> By: Abraham Maki http://www.theequitykicker.com/2008/05/22/the-history-of-media-tells-us-the-web-will-change-the-world-profoundly/#comment-4456 Abraham Maki Tue, 17 Feb 2009 00:39:01 +0000 http://www.theequitykicker.com/2008/05/22/the-history-of-media-tells-us-the-web-will-change-the-world-profoundly/#comment-4456 this is an awsome blog this is an awsome blog

]]> By: Diane G Burrell http://www.theequitykicker.com/2008/05/22/the-history-of-media-tells-us-the-web-will-change-the-world-profoundly/#comment-4455 Diane G Burrell Mon, 16 Feb 2009 22:53:45 +0000 http://www.theequitykicker.com/2008/05/22/the-history-of-media-tells-us-the-web-will-change-the-world-profoundly/#comment-4455 this is an awsome blog this is an awsome blog

]]> By: Martin Owen http://www.theequitykicker.com/2008/05/22/the-history-of-media-tells-us-the-web-will-change-the-world-profoundly/#comment-2112 Martin Owen Mon, 26 May 2008 15:56:42 +0000 http://www.theequitykicker.com/2008/05/22/the-history-of-media-tells-us-the-web-will-change-the-world-profoundly/#comment-2112 James, you do our times down. Fascism was defeated in 1945, imperial powers left their colonies in the 60's and 70's. Mandela did lead a rainbow nation. Women do have the vote. I am not suggesting there isn't more to do. However there is a greater desire for universal provision of health, education and nutrition now than there has probably ever been. We might not have got there, but most of the world wants to head in that direction. You may see that as material rather than moral - however what virtue is there in morality if it is not about helping our fellow humans. Having had the pleasure of seeing OLPC/OXs in favela schools in Sao Paolo one can determine a powerful link between technology, learning, and a growth of moral purpose- better expressed by Paolo Friere in "Cultural Action for Freedom". James, you do our times down. Fascism was defeated in 1945, imperial powers left their colonies in the 60′s and 70′s. Mandela did lead a rainbow nation. Women do have the vote. I am not suggesting there isn’t more to do.

However there is a greater desire for universal provision of health, education and nutrition now than there has probably ever been. We might not have got there, but most of the world wants to head in that direction.

You may see that as material rather than moral – however what virtue is there in morality if it is not about helping our fellow humans.

Having had the pleasure of seeing OLPC/OXs in favela schools in Sao Paolo one can determine a powerful link between technology, learning, and a growth of moral purpose- better expressed by Paolo Friere in “Cultural Action for Freedom”.

]]> By: Martin Owen http://www.theequitykicker.com/2008/05/22/the-history-of-media-tells-us-the-web-will-change-the-world-profoundly/#comment-11339 Martin Owen Mon, 26 May 2008 15:56:00 +0000 http://www.theequitykicker.com/2008/05/22/the-history-of-media-tells-us-the-web-will-change-the-world-profoundly/#comment-11339 James, you do our times down. Fascism was defeated in 1945, imperial powers left their colonies in the 60's and 70's. Mandela did lead a rainbow nation. Women do have the vote. I am not suggesting there isn't more to do. However there is a greater desire for universal provision of health, education and nutrition now than there has probably ever been. We might not have got there, but most of the world wants to head in that direction. You may see that as material rather than moral - however what virtue is there in morality if it is not about helping our fellow humans. Having had the pleasure of seeing OLPC/OXs in favela schools in Sao Paolo one can determine a powerful link between technology, learning, and a growth of moral purpose- better expressed by Paolo Friere in "Cultural Action for Freedom". James, you do our times down. Fascism was defeated in 1945, imperial powers left their colonies in the 60′s and 70′s. Mandela did lead a rainbow nation. Women do have the vote. I am not suggesting there isn’t more to do.

However there is a greater desire for universal provision of health, education and nutrition now than there has probably ever been. We might not have got there, but most of the world wants to head in that direction.

You may see that as material rather than moral – however what virtue is there in morality if it is not about helping our fellow humans.

Having had the pleasure of seeing OLPC/OXs in favela schools in Sao Paolo one can determine a powerful link between technology, learning, and a growth of moral purpose- better expressed by Paolo Friere in “Cultural Action for Freedom”.

]]> By: James Penman http://www.theequitykicker.com/2008/05/22/the-history-of-media-tells-us-the-web-will-change-the-world-profoundly/#comment-2098 James Penman Fri, 23 May 2008 12:55:25 +0000 http://www.theequitykicker.com/2008/05/22/the-history-of-media-tells-us-the-web-will-change-the-world-profoundly/#comment-2098 Hmm. It's important to distinguish between material progress/change and moral progress/change. All the major shifts (Agricultural, Athenian, Renaissance, Industrial and now Information Revolution) have brought about profound material progress for some but looking over the millennia there's been bugger all moral progress. The twentieth century was an absolute shocker. Plus ca change. However, I realise this blog relates to the material and certainly share optimism on that front for those fortunate enough to benefit from it. Hmm. It’s important to distinguish between material progress/change and moral progress/change. All the major shifts (Agricultural, Athenian, Renaissance, Industrial and now Information Revolution) have brought about profound material progress for some but looking over the millennia there’s been bugger all moral progress. The twentieth century was an absolute shocker. Plus ca change.

However, I realise this blog relates to the material and certainly share optimism on that front for those fortunate
enough to benefit from it.

]]> By: James Penman http://www.theequitykicker.com/2008/05/22/the-history-of-media-tells-us-the-web-will-change-the-world-profoundly/#comment-11338 James Penman Fri, 23 May 2008 12:55:00 +0000 http://www.theequitykicker.com/2008/05/22/the-history-of-media-tells-us-the-web-will-change-the-world-profoundly/#comment-11338 Hmm. It's important to distinguish between material progress/change and moral progress/change. All the major shifts (Agricultural, Athenian, Renaissance, Industrial and now Information Revolution) have brought about profound material progress for some but looking over the millennia there's been bugger all moral progress. The twentieth century was an absolute shocker. Plus ca change. However, I realise this blog relates to the material and certainly share optimism on that front for those fortunate enough to benefit from it. Hmm. It’s important to distinguish between material progress/change and moral progress/change. All the major shifts (Agricultural, Athenian, Renaissance, Industrial and now Information Revolution) have brought about profound material progress for some but looking over the millennia there’s been bugger all moral progress. The twentieth century was an absolute shocker. Plus ca change.

However, I realise this blog relates to the material and certainly share optimism on that front for those fortunate
enough to benefit from it.

]]> By: nic http://www.theequitykicker.com/2008/05/22/the-history-of-media-tells-us-the-web-will-change-the-world-profoundly/#comment-2094 nic Fri, 23 May 2008 11:21:43 +0000 http://www.theequitykicker.com/2008/05/22/the-history-of-media-tells-us-the-web-will-change-the-world-profoundly/#comment-2094 Great comment Martin - and your points are well made. Media is important, but not the be all and end all. And I share your excitement about the future. Great comment Martin – and your points are well made. Media is important, but not the be all and end all.

And I share your excitement about the future.

]]> By: nic http://www.theequitykicker.com/2008/05/22/the-history-of-media-tells-us-the-web-will-change-the-world-profoundly/#comment-11337 nic Fri, 23 May 2008 11:21:00 +0000 http://www.theequitykicker.com/2008/05/22/the-history-of-media-tells-us-the-web-will-change-the-world-profoundly/#comment-11337 Great comment Martin - and your points are well made. Media is important, but not the be all and end all. And I share your excitement about the future. Great comment Martin – and your points are well made. Media is important, but not the be all and end all.

And I share your excitement about the future.

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