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How technology is democratizing fulfillment in work and life | Josh Shaner | TEDxAnchorage

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Channel: TEDx Talks · 2014 · Nonprofits & Activism

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This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. The Industrial Revolution gave power to corporations, created a middle class
and lifted millions from poverty and servitude. Unfortunately this fostered a centurieslong
culture of valuing safety and conformity over creativity and fulfillment. A technological
revolution is now shifting power from large, bureaucratic organizations back to the
individual. As with most revolutions, this change is disruptive. Many are vainly holding on to
the past, losing their jobs and facing economic uncertainty. However, change breeds
opportunity and this dramatic shift will give us a chance to change the way we see work,
enjoy life and find purpose.


An adopted Alaskan (native Ohioan), Josh Shaner is an Air Force Intelligence Officer
stationed in Anchorage. As an amateur futurist, he is passionately curious about how the
Information Age is shaping the future economy. Josh is also currently creating a startup
company, which hopes to provide dataenabled
predictive security services to
organizations operating throughout the globe. He is a member of the growing Anchorage
entrepreneurship scene and his bliss is taking adventurous backpacking trips to interesting
places around the world. Josh holds a B.S. from Ohio University and an M.A. from the
American Military University. Tweet him @Joshshaner


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