The Context

David says: “I have always refrained from commenting on current news. On one hand I didn’t believe that I would have necessarily something to say on what was being reported in the media on a daily basis or even a monthly basis. And on the other hand, I felt and still feel that, the value of such commentary diminishes very rapidly with time.

What is the value of a talking about what a given celebrity or a given politician did in a month or a year or 10 years. I always felt that it would be important to talk about the meaning of what was happening in a broader view. So a broader context.

How does technology impact the lives of individuals? What is the role of learning and education in a rapidly changing world? Can we truly thrive in a world where machines are ever more empowered? Where are human values leading us, building a shared future? How can we find manageable answers in a complex world?

My aim is to make this platform the place where we can explore these and other topics in a setting that is aimed to participants who are really passionate about the future, and our ability to positively influence it.

The title of this video series came up in a conversation with my friend Massimo Curatella. I really want to use the opportunity to deepen our shared understanding of the implications of what is going on in the world.”