How to change the world

"I believe art and design are poised to change the world now like science and technology did in the last century.  Art and design humanize those developments, and fuel true innovation, which ultimately leads to both economic recovery and cultural prosperity. Apple's iPod is a perfect example of technology that basically existed for a long time as an MP3 player, but that nobody ever wanted until design made it something desirable and useful in a way that you could integrate it into your lifestyle."                                                                                                                                                                                             - John Maeda, Art & Design Matter