TED: The real hotbed of innovation (hint: it's not big cities) | Xiaowei R. Wang

The video explores the intersection of technology and rural life, focusing on pearl farming, e-commerce, and agriculture. It highlights how rural areas are innovating and connecting globally through tech, challenging the notion that tech is solely an urban phenomenon. The video emphasizes the importance of ecological and community-driven approaches to farming, showcasing examples from China and the US.

What percentage of the world's pearls are cultured and produced in the mentioned rural areas?

Describe the process of how lower-end pearls are treated after extraction.

How do online Pearl parties connect rural areas with technology?

What are some examples of rural areas becoming home to high-tech industries?

Explain the significance of the ecological framing in rural farming practices.

In what ways does the text suggest that technology can be both beneficial and limiting for rural areas?

What innovative practices did the villagers implement to improve their rice farming?