Because I idolize Jason Kottke and I think this is quite the interesting way to kick off a new year, I’m going to answer The Edge Annual Question for 2007:

What are you optimistic about? Why?

Well, as the eternal optimist, it would be easier for me to say I’m optimistic about everything, but that would be too easy. Instead, I’ll say that I’m optimistic about the power of ordinary people to make a difference in the world. Too many times we hear stories about how these great people did these huge great things, but at the same time, everyday people are doing everyday things which have a massive impact in the lives of their friends, families, and loved ones. And I’m optimistic that these small actions will save a little bit of the world everyday.