Technology: Richard Florida

Michael McCallumEDED21002Creative Industries

29 July 2012

DefinitionTechnology: The making,

modification, usage, and knowledge of tools, machines, techniques, crafts, systems, methods of organization, in order to solve a problem, improve a pre-existing solution to a problem, achieve a goal or perform a specific function.

The 3 T’sKeys for economic

success. Technology Talent Tolerance

A New World Technology link

with Growth The rapid changing

society.

The Connected role of technology

Creative communities role

Experiences of the 80’s and 90’s.

Its all about people Creative Spaces

Draw workers Hi Tech Innovative

near Creative Centres

Technology & the City The Myth that

technology means spreading of the population

The link: Creative Class and Technology

Gay & Bohemian Index

The link between the technology and gay bohemian indexes close

A Dynamic Culture & Technology

Diversity. Foreign Origin and

Hi Tech The role of the

Creative culture

East London (UK) Working Class Ethnically Diverse Vibrant Culture Tech Centre Vs

Start Ups

Renew Newcastle

Summary Technology Key Thrives with

diversity Works within a

creative realm.

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