Finding the Disruptive Element in Higher Education Part 1

Originally posted at Press 42 on January 14 2012.

It’s time for a major shake up in the education sector. Technology has so far been complementing higher education (Facebook, anyone?) but hasn’t really altered it fundamentally. You still stay up all night writing essays, pay huge amounts for fees and course materials and drink more in three years then you will in the rest of your life. This is changing: universities and private businesses are embracing free online courses and access to education is growing across the world. It’s a great idea, sure. But is that really all that disruptive?

Looking for Inspiration in the Sandbox

Originally posted at Press 42 on November 11 2012

You have to be at least 35 years of age to be the President of the United States of America. So far, the youngest US president at inauguration was Teddy Roosevelt at 42, and the median age (according to Wikipedia) is 54. Imagine if a 24 year old took office. Is that as terrifying a prospect as we might think?