This is an experiment in virtual collaboration. On May 9, 2009, from 14.00-17.00 GMT (please check your local time here), we will host the world's largest Real Time Virtual Collaboration Workshop. The workshop will be based on the self-organization principles of Large Systems Change Methods like Bar Camps, World Café, Open Space Technology, etc. and will be facilitated applying different collaboration technologies such as Voice-over-IP, messaging tools, micro blogs etc.

Hi, I am a new member to this list. Yesterday, I posted an article in my blog on the relationship of social and technological change. The article reflects on the fact that in recent years, the speed of technological change has by far exceeded the speed of social change. In human history, great technology breakthroughs such as the printing press, did go hand in hand with social change (e.g. the appearance of protestant churches, and the discoveries of Columbus). The latest technology changes such as the Internet in general and the social web in particular have hit an unprepared world. Those who use these new technologies wisely, gain a competitive advantage in whatever their mission is.