Engaging discussion the concept of Big Data.  As Berners-Lee asked us for data as in Linked Data, Pentland argues that people at the micro levels will provide the information in Big Data that will change the societies we live in. His spin is positive in that he believes BD will offer opportunities for improved medicine, better financial systems and better government.  Amazing discussion. Really speaks to info management technologies. 

Given the news that Australian researchers have developed a "qubit" - the building block for the future of Quantum computing (expected in about 10-15 years), this article may have some relevance for Library and Info Tech Managers.  

Further to the Collaborize link sent prior

Astonishing developments in online collaborative tools may not replace the real life "Town Hall" meetings, but they will further democratise difficult discussions.  Fantastic stuff!   

This has me wondering if this is a part of the future of libraries!  What a fantastic innovation!  So positive and positively people-focussed.  Finding solutions to tough issues through dialogue and practical conversations.  There are important resources here!  

Handy for those who are not yet comfortable using G+