Summary: 0 Techies are plugged in. We're cutting edge. So, why aren't we more green? Why aren't we the ones using our special power to save the world? In the 2011 SXSW Interactive session, "Techies Can Save the World, Why Aren't They?" Lora Kolodny of Tech Crunch asks a super-stacked panel of environmentally and socially focused tech pioneers to provide insights, examples and practical inspiration for those looking to do some good. As panelist Jack Hidary put it, "There is a lot of talent being attracted to all the great game companies and the great app companies and it's fantastic but the fact is that we have major challenges to solve. Renewable energy, mobility, transportation, all these big areas are really left unsolved." So why do we see so much tech talent flocking to companies that are solving consumer problems rather than humanitarian or environmental problems? Let this kick ass line-up of techies, bloggers and entrepreneurs explain to you how it's possible to both make a bunch of money and do something positive for the environment and society. Tune in here to hear this session in its entirety and as always, follow us or friend us to stay in the loop on all things SXSW over the coming months. Photo by Stephanie Schulz
