Power to the people

Bill Gates may have unintentionally attracted a lot of attention at the recent CES, but Carly Fiorina got me listening (via Smart Mobs). The HP CEO, talking about the convergence of our virtual and physical worlds, announced HP’s resolution to ensure technology is people-centric:

"The digital revolution is about the democratisation of technology and the experiences it makes possible," she told delegates.

"Revolution has always been about giving power to the people."

She added: "The real story of the digital revolution is not just new products, but the millions of experiences made possible and stories that millions can tell."

What better way to place people squarely in the centre of the technology than recognising people as storytelling creatures—by empowering them to tell and share their stories using technology.