In the 21st century, widespread information sharing is a way of life across the globe. With technology and social media consistently being taken to a new level, something bigger is happening – something that goes beyond “pokes” and wall posts.
As the events in Egypt unfold, we see that a group of people can make a profound impact when they leverage their desire for change with new tools of technology and information sharing. With experts both on the ground in Cairo and at home weighing in, APB represents speakers with a unique and compelling view of technology, foreign policy, and the intersection of each.
Nick Kristof“I'm taken aback by the # of people who think democracy is good for Americans & Israelis, but dangerous for Egyptians.” -@NickKristof via Twitter, 2/7/11
Kristof is a Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times op-ed columnist and human rights advocate.
Parag Khanna“Dissolving the government is not the solution. Gen-Y should stay on the streets.” -@ParagKhanna via Twitter, 1/28/11
The world’s leading geo-strategist, Khanna’s analysis offers a complete conceptual picture of a complex world in transition.
Anand Giridharadas“It is astonishing to watch an attempted revolution live in real time on television.” -@AnandWrites via Twitter, 1/28/11
Giridharadas writes the NYT column “Currents,” which addresses global culture and the social implications of technology.
Jared Cohen“About to give keynote address at the #mwwa conference in #Nigeria; will speak about social impact of mobile; timely topic.” -@JaredCohen via Twitter, 2/3/11
As Director of Google Ideas and a former advisor to Secretaries of State Rice and Clinton, Cohen is an expert in foreign policy and technology.
WATCH: Jared Cohen on the Positive Impact of Technology
Follow other APB speakers and their thoughts on Egypt at @apbspeakers/apb-on-egypt.
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