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I was reading about the next OLPC laptop, the XO-2, and its new form factor and it caused me to reflect a bit on the purpose of technology to empower and enable people to reach beyond the glass ceiling that social or economics presents before us.

As the Body enabled with mobile tech in its various forms, I think about a project like the OLPC Project and wonder where and if we are being as effective in terms of looking for innovative and needed (debatable term I know) solutions for empowering communities.

Another thing that the OLPC Project brings to mind is the fact that we can sometimes have an effect in a place where we originally didn't want to. The OLPC has spawned devices such as the MacBook Air and Asus Eee PC as capable laptop solutions that fit into lives instead of forcing you to fit into theirs (mostly).

I've been exposed to some very blessed people in the Body, and some wealthy ones. I wonder on both accounts if we are doing what we can to effect change for the greater good given our abilities with resource. Not to say that we all have to be a Bill and Melinda Gates, but how are we using what we have to bring Christ into a place that He hasn't been. And moreso to improve the quality of life of those around us so that preaching Christ is easier to be heard since basic needs are met.

It's just me thinking aloud. But I wanted to share this because its something that hits me pretty often. Is there really any innovation left in the Body, or are we just riding the coattails of whatever happens until Jesus returns?

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