Richard Florida @ Google & Banff

I was really lucky to watch a CBC National video report and “discovered” Richard Florida tonight. (smile) I am going to pay attention to Rich’s ideas and I have subscribed to his blog. Check out his latest book - “Who’s Your City?: How the Creative Economy Is Making Where to Live the Most Important Decision of Your Life.”

Here is a video of Rich interviewed by George on The Hour.

The following is an hour long video of Rich speaking at Google, NYC.

And if you are really keen and have nothing better to do (smile), then check out another hour long video of Rich speaking at Google, Headquater in CA (essentially the same speech but with a different set of Q&A starting at 48:45).

P.S. On a personal note, Rich reminds me of some of the great U of Toronto professors that I had. Great job in bringing Rich to Toronto. And I am looking forward to listening to Rich live at Banff World TV Festival.

P.P.S. Here is one of Rich’s recent blog post on Jane Jacobs.

P.P.P.S. I wonder if Rich gets some money from this BMW ad? (smile) By the way, I think I actually first read about Rich here in this UT magazine article.

Banff World Television Festival - 2008 Master Class Lineup

[via BWTVF] (links added)

Banff World Television Festival [June 8 - 11, 2008] Announces 2008 Master Class Lineup to include:
Doug Ellin, Creator/executive Producer, Entourage;
Hart Hanson, Creator/showrunner, Bones;
Michael Poyres, Creator/exec Producer, Hannah Montana;
Stephanie Savage, Executive Producer/co-showrunner, Gossip Girl;
Craig Wright, Creator/showrunner, Dirty Sexy Money

All these master classes are great chance to learn. For me, the "must see" is the one with Doug Ellin, Creator/executive Producer, Entourage.