Hana did her TED presentation on Emily Pilloton, co-founder of Project H design. Learning about Pilloton was really interesting and it got me thinking about the world around me.
I was really amazed by Pilloton's work; she and her team are truly making a difference in an innovative, groundbreaking way. By working alongside the community (specifically Bertie County), Pilloton and her team have already redesigned much of the county. In her TED presentation, Hana showed us the computer labs and tire-math course the design team has created. It's amazing to see a run-down town change with the help of others.
Pilloton emphasized the significance of design in her TED talk. Design really does play an important role everywhere. It reminded me of the numerous talks we've had in Humanities about the lack of interaction in the school- math and science in one wing and English and social studies in the other, and of course the maze-like English office. By redesigning for better interaction, discoveries can be made... humans are social beings and therefore need interaction with all kinds of people- not just ones who think like them- that would be a huge mistake.
Also, Pilloton's humanitarian work reminded me how great it is to be human. We have the ability to make a difference, and she has definitely acted upon that role. I don't want to live and die in this world without having made somewhat of a positive impact on it.
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