WHIPLASH-How to Survive Our Faster Future

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The tools of our modern existence are getting faster, cheaper, and smaller at an exponential rate, just as billions of strangers around the world are suddenly just one click or tweet or post away from each other. When these two revolutions joined, an explosive force was unleashed that is transforming every aspect of society, from business to culture and from the public sphere to our most private moments. In this program, Joi Ito, Director of the MIT Media Lab, will talk about how the Media Lab helps over 80 companies navigate and thrive in this new environment and the common principles of innovation that guide us.

Speaker:
Joi Ito, Director, MIT Media Lab

Presider:
Jun Makihara, Member of the Board of Directors, Japan Society

Agenda:
2:30—3 PM    Registration
3—4 PM         Lecture and Q&A
4—4:30 PM    Reception and Book Signing

Admission:
Non-members: $20
Japan Society Corporate Members: Free, up to designated number of tickets; additional tickets $15
Japan Society Individual Members at Patron Circle level and above: $15
Academic and government: $15