Three things.  1).  Change is good.  2).  Change is inevitable.  3).  Change is essential.

This is a room full of people who see issues as opportunities.  The fact that TED is expanding,  that it will now be in Long Beach,  Africa,  London,  and every two years Global (next in asia) is a powerfully good thing.  Putting smart people in a room that want to make change is important,  maybe even essential.

The balance between science and art is really interesting.  Craig Vetner says he's trying to engineer a replacement for fossile fuels.  That would be great.

Last night at the party I got a chance to hang out and chat with James Hong (Hot or not)  Loic Le Meur (Seesmic)  Andrew Anker (Six Apart) and Deanna Brown (Scripps).   The mix of technologists,  storytellers,  and scientists makes for fabulous conversations.  More from Day two i a bit....