Joel Orr
Joined: October 8 2007 Villages: 3
About Me
Dr. Joel N. Orr is a futurist, speaker, and writer, specializing in engineering automation and computer technologies. He is part of Cyon Research Corporation, a publishing and consulting firm.
Much in demand as a keynote speaker, Joel has addressed conferences, companies, and associations around the world, often sharing the platform with speakers such as Tom Peters, George Gilder, Jack Kemp, and others. Orr was also co-founder and president of the NCGA (National Computer Graphics Association) and president of the Virtual Worlds Society. Autodesk Corporation named Orr a “Distinguished Fellow” for a three-year period that ended in 1993...
Much in demand as a keynote speaker, Joel has addressed conferences, companies, and associations around the world, often sharing the platform with speakers such as Tom Peters, George Gilder, Jack Kemp, and others. Orr was also co-founder and president of the NCGA (National Computer Graphics Association) and president of the Virtual Worlds Society. Autodesk Corporation named Orr a “Distinguished Fellow” for a three-year period that ended in 1993...
Recent Villages
A Liberating Embrace
Built April 17th, 2006
Most people, especially those with siblings, grow up learning how to avoid blame. Whatever the problem, "It wasn't my fault!" Unfortunately,...
An embarrassment of riches
Built April 13th, 2006
"Insurmountable opportunity" - that's how I characterize the Internet in terms of its potential. If you dive in with both feet, as I - and many...
A good marriage is NOT 50-50!
Built April 12th, 2006
by Joel Orr My wife N'omi is often asked if she doesn't believe in equality for women, because some of the things she says sound odd to the...