William Davidow: The Dire Consequences of Overconnectedness

The Dire Consequences of Overconnectedness


William Davidow, Former Sr. Vice President, Intel; Author, Overconnected


Charles Geschke, Co-founder and Co-chairman, Adobe Systems; Member, The Commonwealth Club’s Board of Governors - Moderator


Davidow explains how the success of the Internet has also created a set of hazards, in effect overconnecting us, with the direst of consequences. Davidow explains everything from the recent subprime mortgage crisis to the financial meltdown of Iceland, asserting that much of it can be traced to the fact that we were so miraculously wired together.


Location: SF Club Office
Time: 5:30 p.m. networking, 6 p.m. program
Cost: $12 members, $20 non-members, $7 students (with valid ID)
Also know: In association with the Science & Technology Member-Led Forum