Here at Dumbagent we’ve enjoyed following the live streaming and tweeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF). Technology is definitely one of the winners, at least in getting the message across. From what we hear, in fact, the technology subject was one of the few that wasn’t gloomy.
One of our favorite quotes from the end of the WEF is from @TheEconomist:
The 2010 #WEF ends with panel on values with Archbishop of Canterbury and 6 Global Change Makers aged 16-19, and incredibly impressive.
Sounds quite novel. Unfortunately the main problem of these panels is that many good ideas are thrown about and little follow up is taken; a fact reiterated by the 17 year old Iraqi disabilities advocate. One wishes David Allen could appear and assign a list of actionable items to each of the parties.
Of course, the fact that these international talks between G20/Business/ and many other types of leaders and journalists is even occurring is an encouraging fact. We have noticed a lack of coverage in the mainstream media here in the US (Obama’s meeting with House Republicans and the iPad both stole the day) so next year we plan on providing more details.
And, so as not to end on a cynical note, here is a quote from @davos:
Only in Davos: debate at my table btw an archbishop, a Crown prince, a Jordanian businessman, a Bhuddist monk
Let’s hope this meeting provides more than memorable quotes.
