Name: Technology's epic story
Uploaded: 2010-02-19T09:13:00Z
Duration: 16 min 15 s
Description: In this wide-ranging, thought-provoking talk, Kevin Kelly muses on what technology means in our lives -- from its impact at the personal level to its place in the cosmos.

In this wide-ranging, thought-provoking talk, Kevin Kelly muses on what technology means in our lives -- from its impact at the personal level to its place in the cosmos.

Technology's epic story

Technology shapes not only daily routines but the very arc of humanity, tracing its roots to the Big Bang. Even basic tools allowed our ancestors to thrive and transform the planet, while today's innovations channel more energy than stars. Technology is not just gadgets; it includes laws, cities, and the systems that underpin society. As part of a self-organizing cosmic story, technology amplifies choices, possibilities, and the drive to reinvent ourselves.