Video: David Kirkpatrick on The Facebook Effect

In the first half of a technology-themed double-header evening two days ago, The Commonwealth Club hosted author David Kirkpatrick discussing his book The Facebook Effect. Introduced by Salesforce.com founder Marc Benioff, the sold-out event gave attendees some behind-the-scenes insight into one of the most talked-about social media companies today.

Video: Nicholas Carr on Is Google Making Us Stupid?

In part two of The Commonwealth Club's technology double-header two days ago, Inforum hosted Nicholas Carr discussing whether the latest developments in social media are decreasing our intelligence and wits, rather than sharpening them.