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Cancel whatever plans you have for 2:00 p.m. ET today because it's Radio hour here at Internet Evolution. Today we're interviewing Don Tapscott, author of Wikinomics (among 12 other titles). You will not want to miss this.

Tune in here at 2:00 p.m. ET: Don Tapscott, Author.

In addition to Wikinomics, Tapscott has authored several books having to do with the application of technology to business and society. His most recent book, Grown Up Digital, examines the way the "Net generation" is changing the world, It's a follow-up to his 1997 title, Growing Up Digital. Apart from his career as a prolific author, Tapscott holds the seat as chairman of software platform company nGenera Insight. Today we'll talk to him about organizational transformation, the role of technology in business and society, and the value of the wisdom found in wikis.

Naturally we're expecting you to pitch in here as well with your questions and comments for Tapscott. This is the Internet where everything is collaborative, after all. Just make sure you're registered prior to the show so you can join us on the live, youChat message board running in parallel to the radio interview. There you can share questions for us to ask Tapscott on air and chat with him directly when he joins us after the interview.

To have the best Thursday of your life, join us today at 2:00 p.m. ET by clicking here: Don Tapscott, Author.

Don't miss out! See you there.

— Nicole Ferraro, Site Editor, Internet Evolution

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