You won't have to wait much longer for the Museum of B.R.

This commentary poses some interesting ethical questions regarding self-driving cars and some of the decisions they might have to make.

The conversation on social entrepreneurship continues (I especially loved the reference to those Super Bowl commercials that touted their company's commitment to the greater social good. What will this all mean for the current non-profit world?

How important will the arts and humanities be in our future? That is the question!

Some important points in this Wall Street Journal article about the advantages of aging. It looks like the Boomer generation will continue to positively impact society for many years to come! How can museums take better advantage of this generation as more and more Boomers retire?

My friend and former colleague, Max van Balgooy, suggests in his latest blog that museums can serve as "third spaces" to allow a safe place for diverse people to discuss and explore sensitive issues, such as those arising from Ferguson and related events. While we often think of "third spaces" being places for like-minded folks to gather informally, should they also provide a place to safely voice hurt and anger. What do you think about this interpretation of "third spaces?"

Robots aren't just for humans any longer-great article!

Okay, when 3-D printing makes it onto the cover of PARADE MAGAZINE, there is no question it no longer is an "emerging" trend. So, what will be the next trend to graduate (self-driving cars have crossed the line already)?

What can museums do to help even out the gap in educational opportunities?

Yes, we need to "woo" all our visitors, but is this really the way to "woo" millennials? I doubt if this approach would impress many of my millennial friends (and I have a bunch of 20-somethings who are good friends).

Well, I must fess up that I'm one of those adult females pushing out those teenage boys. And, like the study, I only play on my iPhone and iPad. What does that say about our world today I wonder. ? Should we develop more humnities-oriented games for folks like me, or should I just decide to "get a life" and get off-line? Thoughs

How are we going to deal with the serious, long-term problems of childhood obesity if the funding keeps drying up?

While Millennial and Boomer parents may be or have been equally protective of your little ones, the monitoring technology certainly is changing.

An extremely insightful blog post about how different generations tend often to have opposing viewpoints about sharing their experiences in "sacred places" through social media.

Another great example of how history doesn't just look back, but helps folks move into the future! Why can't more history museums provide creative outlets for their visitors.

For one who finds shopping in stores a form of recreation, I hope the Brave New World of retail won't take away our real time fun (not that I don't spend tons of time already on retail sites, but I still like to go to the store and feel the merchandise). Trying on a top in a virtual dressing room just isn't the same as wearing it. Oh well, maybe I also will be able to virtually "feel" it-but. . .

Increased accessibility through robotics to museums and countless other places is no longer a dream of the future, it's a reality in many large institutions. The challenge now is to translate these advances for use by the masses.

3D printing has made it to our local middle school!

A fascinating conversation from Nina Simon's blog this week about the intersection of generational demographics and socio-econimonic diversity. Food for thought. . .