February 2, 2011 – 8:51 am
“The history of the human race always has been, and most likely always will be, that of evolution and revolution.” LEWIS F. KORNS, Thoughts Do you hear the rumbling of mighty drums? Do you feel the hum in the air as the storm builds? Do you burn to run into the fray and carry the torch while others run for cover? Are you already sowing the seeds of revolution in your own community? Good. We want you. Got something that demands action in your community? It’s time to act. Now more than ever you have the opportunity to affect change on a great scale. And now more than ever, your people and your cause are ready to find their voice. This is the call. Will you answer? We need people to: -give us the big picture on the pulse and culture of your community -provide us with intel on local issues that need to be addressed or expressed -show us how we can get involved -mobilize other revolutionaries so we can hear their ideas and enlist their talents. -help us get around -secure food and lodging -serve as beacons in the community after the trip is over Many hands make [...]
January 20, 2011 – 10:03 am
Last week I announced Revolution! – a transmedia project designed to help empower ordinary people facilitate small or great changes to improve their community or even the world we live in. Revolution! will kick off in February and gear up for The Revolution Roadtrip on March 4. The Revolution Roadtrip leaves from Boston and stops at various US cities before arriving at Austin for the SXSW conference. After the conference, we’ll hit other cities on the way back before returning to Boston for our Welcome Home Party. At every city we stop in, we will work to create content and social good that promotes change and inspires others to take action to step up and realize that they can change their environments for the better. Our destination is South by Southwest (SXSW) an annual series of film, interactive and music festivals. Over the years, SXSW has earned a reputation as a breeding ground for new thought innovations and creative technologies from the brightest entrepreneurs. Industry leaders, world-class speakers and emerging technology pioneers mingle and share ideas while networking to promote change. Trendsetting musicians converge from all over the globe at SXSW to share their brilliant talents with hundreds of musical [...]
