Dropping Knowledge & The Drop
A few days ago I spotted a very interesting website and corresponding blog that I wanted to pass along. The site’s concept is unique (at least to me) and makes quite a good read. I encourage everyone to take a moment to visit. Following is more detailed information about the site and blog.
Dropping Knowledge
Admittedly, the first thing I noticed about the site was its slick design. I’m a sucker for attractive design and sites that stray from the norm, and I personally feel that Dropping Knowledge fits that description. After getting over my initial infatuation with the site’s aesthetics, I became intrigued by its underlying concept:
“On September 9, 2006, 112 of the world’s great minds will come together around the world’s largest table in Berlin’s historic Bebelplatz square. Recorded by 112 digital cameras, they will simultaneously answer 100 questions chosen out of thousands donated by the global public. The resulting 600+ hours of audiovisual content will launch an unprecedented online resource: a knowledge portal and dialog forum created to host a global conversation covering the most pressing questions of our time.”
My only regret is that I did not hear about this sooner–I would have loved to have been there in person. I am quite curious to hear the questions and resulting answers and wonder how they will mesh with issues I am passionate about.
The Drop
I have spent more time returning to the blog than digging into the depths of the main site, and have really enjoyed the range and quality of the content that is presented.Topics range from Animal Rights, to Politics, to Economic Development & Globalization, the Environment, and Philosophy, with a whole slew of other meaty topics in-between.
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