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My exploration of the intersection of Technology and Happiness. This was the keynote address for the Philly Awards at the 2010 Philanthropy Midwest Conference.

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Everything’s Amazing

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“IT has a direct and positive impact on life satisfaction even when controlling for income and other factors . . .”

Source: The Information Dividend: Why IT Makes You Happier, Sept. 2010

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Don’t just communicate.

Empower.

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Be Social

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Do Good in the World

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Cultivate Gratitude

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Some Good News

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Find Happiness

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