Four principles for the open world [VIDEO]

November 27, 2012 By 2 Comments

How often are we told that open travel systems will fuel innovation and then spearhead how the engine room behind the industry (ie technology) will evolve over time.

Quite a lot.

Open APIs, developer networks, hackathons, access to code and then create apps on global platforms (Facebook et al)

Here, author Don Tapscott takes a step back to outline how at a philosophical level this wider acceptance of openness in the digital world (and a generation with the open web running through their veins and psyche) might play out in the wider economy, socially and culturally.

Good TED talk from the summer:

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Kevin May About Kevin May

Kevin May is editor of Tnooz. He joined as a co-founder in August 2009 after spending nearly four years as editor of UK-based business publication Travolution.

Passionate about the business of travel and the internet, Kevin played a major role in establishing Travolution in print, online, events and with an annual awards programme, as well as becoming a regular speaker and moderator at industry events.

Prior to Travolution, Kevin was web editor at Media Week (UK) and also worked in regional newspapers for two years at the Essex Enquirer. He started his career in journalism at the Police Gazette at New Scotland Yard in London.

Comments

  1. Norm says:
    November 28, 2012 at 7:21 am

    Hey, love your content but wanted to point out that its Don not Dan Tapscott.

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