Directions:
Step 1: Go to YouTube and watch the video. (The video is also embedded below.) Take notes as you watch the lecture. Keep in mind that you may have to watch more than once.
Step 2: Write a short essay (350 words MINIMUM) on the topic below. NOTE: An essay has multiple paragraphs and a clear organization. Do NOT use quotes in your response. DO NOT QUOTE
Jason Pontin: Can technology solve our big problems?