Bigger Than Technology

One with Farai

As a child, Joi Ito went back and forth between Japan and US cities, including Detroit, forging an international identity; a fascination with technology; and also for community. He explains how passions including DJing and the multiplayer online game, World of Warcraft, have shaped his approach to tech innovation.

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