TEDxNYED - Mike Wesch - 03/06/10

Dubbed "the explainer" by Wired magazine, Michael Wesch is a cultural anthropologist exploring the effects of new media on society and culture. After two years studying the implications of writing on a remote indigenous culture in the rain forest of Papua New Guinea, he has turned his attention to the effects of social media and digital technology on global society.
About TEDx, x = independently organized event
In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.* (*Subject to certain rules and regulations)

[@onewomanslife]

WOW- this needs a wide audience and i hope many people will see your talk which shares so much insight! Optimism vs ominious outcomes, Transparency vs.deception, openness and . freedom vs control, mass participation vs, mass distraction, connectedness or isolation, new hope and new enthusisam or a negative outcome from the razor's edge.No opting out! The medium is the message.

[@annehodgson]

Great, as always!

[@UNOyay]

Incredible stuff. I wish I could see a transcript of this!

[@aamrani76]

fabulous!