From natural disasters to the refugee crises, the impact we can have as individuals might seem limited. But as many of our hosts know, sharing your home for even a few nights can make a tremendous difference in someone's life.
I feel triumphant when our moms can use Airbnb without their technically inclined kids.
Airbnb has proven that hospitality, generosity, and the simple act of trust between strangers can go a long way.
In the post-war United States, you had this race to the suburbs. Cities shrank, the suburbs got bigger - and the notion of community changed drastically. You went from all being very close together to all being spaced apart and slightly suspicious of one another.
When the car was introduced in 1908, people could experience a brand new way to travel that was more efficient than a horse and buggy. Can you believe that cities tried to outlaw cars in the United States? Can you imagine driving a car for a year then having to go back to a horse and buggy?
I think Pixar's done an amazing job integrating art and science. They really get this idea that art and engineering work side by side.
