This years Edge question is exactly that - what are you optimistic about?

Lots of smart people answered.

Here’s why I’m optimistic:

Not only are the world’s richest starting to focus their efforts on solving the problems of the world’s poorest (as Esther Dyson and Jason Calacanis said), but, my generation appears to be seeking greater meaning and fulfillment in life at a younger age.

My optimism results from the belief that, unlike any other point in our history, the interests of the successful and experienced older generation are aligned with the interests of the passionate youth - a desire to improve the fate of the poor throughout the world.

What are you optimistic about?


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[…] Gates gave an excellent commencement speech at Harvard, touching on themes of why I’m optimistic. It’s inspiring and worth the read. “The barrier to change is not too little caring; it […]

Disruptive Thoughts » Gates’ Excellent Commencement added these pithy words on Jun 08 07 at 9:55 am

I am long Fraser. Optimistic like you always. It pays better

howard lindzon added these pithy words on Jan 14 07 at 8:08 pm

I am long Fraser. Optimistic like you always. It pays better

howard lindzon added these pithy words on Jan 14 07 at 11:08 pm

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What Are You Optimistic About?

Welcome to the conversation.

Hi, I'm Fraser and this is my personal site where I write about the things I'm interested in: start-up strategy, the web, music, and life.

My days are spent commercializing emerging technologies. Currently I'm helping to deliver the promise of semantic web to the consumer market at AdaptiveBlue. Previously I was at Trivaris, a Canadian seed stage investment firm.

I am a co-founder of Innovation Night, a community driven event supporting entrepreneurship in Canadian and US cities.

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