civic activism

Computer technology has reshaped our lives, including how we learn. But have computer games been as equally transformative? The answer is a simple no, but educational gaming is on the rise and there is great potential in computer games to encourage social change, increase our knowledge and solve national and international problems. I want that to happen in our schools so that childhood education becomes a game.

Desirable metals such as gold, tin, tungsten and tantalum are used in gadgets, computers and wiring for just about every product available. But in war torn Congo, these minerals are mined and sold to finance wars. You may have heard of conflict or blood diamonds, well these "Conflict Minerals" are the same thing. I shouldn't have to choose between buying a cellphone or preventing violence in a war torn part of Africa. So I wrote to Steve Jobs and told him I want a solution.