Here is a video that was presented by Charles Best, Founder of donorschoose.org @ Google Tech talks.
An incredible idea.. that is scalable, profitable (..in the long run) and immensely useful to the childrens of the world.
One good thing about this micro-philanthropy site is that it can be replicated to all the countries in the world and can provide a one-stop solution for all the school needs. The founders are already talking about making it open-source. John wood should find this more helpful in his endeavor.
I wish this soon gets operational in India. With the increasing economy and a growing middle-class, I believe this will let people to contribute more towards their social responsibility than otherwise since this is accessible and transparent.
When was the last time you solved your technical doubts by looking into technical references. Actually, you might have a few times but what do you think the frequency of that when compared to the same situation say 5 years ago.
Now, how do you think it is going to be in next 5 years. I believe with search algorithms getting smarter and smarter and with Web 2.0 growing exponentially day by day and with Open-sourcing & get-it-free being the mantra for all of the new technologies, in near future, all the references will be ‘clouded‘ and ‘kindled‘ in a box for you.
Now what it has for us. The unfortunate truth is we are no longer in-dispensable. If you are thinking that you are going to survive with what you are doing today for another 5-7 years, think again (.. atleast in a technology perspective. In other industries, you might just survive). With technology having its reach in every corner of our universe and with clouding, you get all the data that is so updated till the moment, everyone has a chance.
This is both good and bad for us. Bad news first..
We are not going to survive with our technical prowess-ness anymore. B’coz what we know, everyone knows. We are not going to survive with our routine technological maintenance. B’coz what we can, anyone can.
But the good news is…
Everyone has a chance. Everyone has a chance with limitless possibilities. Everyone has a chance, all in the same level as anyone. You and I can win in this world. What we are currently missing is just an idea. An idea that is waiting in the corners of our mind to get exploded. An idea that changes the world for better. An idea that is cool and super fun.
