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I’m Johnnie Moore, and I help people work better together

Tom Guariello has just about his best post ever and that’s saying something.

We have now come to a point in history where an 80 year-old gentleman from a cottage in the English midlands can get invited to one of the most prestigious global gatherings because of his ability to connect with millions of people through a series of short stories videoed on a camcorder. What a fascinating strange world we’re creating.

Enjoy Tom’s clip of his conversation with Peter Oakley (you might have to turn the volume up but stick with it trust me on this):

I think it captures quite brilliantly what makes me feel joyful about the web’s infinite improbability drive.

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