What Does a 13 Year Old Know Anyway; Online Think Tanks and Teens Considered


by Lance Winslow - Date: 2007-02-06 - Word Count: 423 Share This!

As the coordinator for an Online Think Tank it is fascinating the different types of people who apply to join. Recruitment is never an issue, more screening is. There maybe only 2% of our population who think, but they are a strong lot, with some very inquisitive minds. Now the question; What Does a 13 year old know anyway? Should an Online Think Tanks allow Teens to be considered as potential candidates?

Well, my answer is YES! Yes, that is a "YES" in big letters. Why? Well it is like a couple of people mentioned in Davos 2007 Conference. They said if we are going to upgrade the Internet to Web 2.0 then we had better start talking to 13 year olds and they were not kidding. Neither am I. So, the other day when we were contacted by a bright thirteen year old, I replied by email;

Glad to make your acquaintance and indeed it is essential that you maintain your quest for knowledge in Middle School. We will need the next generation of up and coming superstars, as our Nation's Future depends on it. I hope your parents are proud of your efforts and quest. Since you like to voice your opinion, I would suppose you have a Blog of some type or are considering perhaps making one that we might read? It is amazing the number of Blogs on the Internet isn't it? I cannot believe how fast they are growing these days.

Since I have you here online, maybe I could also ask you a question about the types of Personal Tech Items that you believe will come about in the Future; Like iPod Video Cellphones and such. At the Online Think Tank we often talk about such things, but what really drives the Techy World is what consumers and early adopters (teens definitely are) want.

So, tell me what concerns do you have for the future? What things would you like to fix in your own school, town, state or for our Nation or the World? Obviously you have observed enough to consider some of the things that are not correct and need fixing? Do you have any ideas to fix things?

You see our next generation is very interested in the future and they are ready to Rock! I certainly hope this article is of interest and that is has propelled thought. The goal is simple; to help you in your quest to be the best in 2007. I thank you for reading my many articles on diverse subjects, which interest you.


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"Lance Winslow" - If you have innovative thoughts and unique perspectives, come think with Lance; http://www.WorldThinkTank.net/. Lance is a guest writer for Our Spokane Magazine in Spokane, Washington

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