Technology Heroes

Picked up a new mag the other day (yes, we've already started hanging out at the Barnes & Noble to read mags for free!) and read about the TR35, MIT Technology Review's perspective of the most promising technology people under 35.

I was thoroughly impressed by what some of these people are doing, from making bacteria that eats specifically at cancer cells, to the guy who invented those verifcation word images when you sign on to new website. The scope of science and where it's going is amazing to read about, and they are all under 35!

There was one guy who was developing ways to use mobile phones to manage business and documentation, in conjunction with the phone camera. It's really taken off in developing countries, especially assisting with the microfinance industry.

I think we're living in an age where the advances in technology are getting bigger and bigger. All these things will further other advances, building upon itself. And it's the practicality of some of these inventions that will benefit us greatly.

I made a promise to start focussing on one of the world's problems and getting the most knowledge I can about it. This article has given me that necessary boost.